AL Post 517

September Dinner
2024-09-26 16:45 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
Join Us for our Annual Dinner

THURSDAY, September 26th
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building
Fellow Legionnaires,
Please join us on Thursday, September 26th where will honor our 2024 Boys and Girls State Delegates.
RSVP Cutoff: Friay September 20th at 5pm
RSVP to our dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153

Dinner will be on Thursday, September 26th
Social Time: 4:45pm
Dinner will be served at 5:30pm.
RSVP due by 5pm on Friday, September 20th
Menu: A very special catered dinner – all for $15 a person, $10 for students or $25 per couple!!!
RSVP to our dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.
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Special Notes:
After more than a decade, your annual dues have increased from $40 to $50, we appreciate those that have already paid.
October Lunch: Thursday, October 24th: Details in our next newsletter
Hope to see you for dinner!
Thank you,
Mike Gilson
Commander

August Lunch
2024-08-22 11:45 - 14:30 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
Join Us for a Summer Luncheon

THURSDAY, August 22nd
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building
Fellow Legionnaires,
Please join us on Thursday, August 22nc for lunch and good conversation.
RSVP Cutoff: Monday Augustth at 5pm
RSVP to our dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153

Lunch will be on Thursday, August 22nd
Social Time: 11:45am
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm.
RSVP due by 5pm on Monday, August 19th
Menu: Summer Sandwiches, Salads and a dessert – all for $15 a person, $10 for students or $25 per couple!!!
RSVP to our dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.
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Special Notes:
After more than a decade, your annual dues have increased from $40 to $50, we appreciate those that have already paid.

Note that in September we will be hosting our 2024 Boys and Girls Delegates for DINNER on September 26th at 5pm.
Hope to see you for lunch!
Thank you,
Mike Gilson
Commander

June Lunch
2024-06-20 11:45 - 14:30 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
Join Us for a June Barbeque Luncheon

THURSDAY, June 20th
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building
Fellow Legionnaires,
Please join us on Thursday, June 20th for lunch and good conversation.
RSVP Cutoff: Friday June 14th at 5pm
Lunch will be on Thursday, June 20th
Social Time: 11:45am
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm.
RSVP due by 5pm on Friday, June 14th
Menu: Barbecue from Slow Hand! – all for $15 a person, $10 for students or $25 per couple!!!
RSVP to our dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.
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Special Notes:
After more than a decade, your annual dues have increased from $40 to $50
No lunch in July!
Thank you to those who have already responded by donating to our meager bank account to support the good work that your Post does. I have decided that I will personally match your donations up to $1000. We can accept cash at our luncheon or you can mail a check to: Lafayette Post 517, P.O. Box 324, Lafayette, CA 94549
Hope to see you for lunch!
Thank you,
Mike Gilson
Commander

May Lunch
2024-05-22 11:45 - 14:00 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
May Lunch

WEDNESDAY, May 22nd
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building
Fellow Legionnaires,
Please join us on Wednesday, May 22nd for lunch and good conversation.
RSVP Cutoff: Friday May17th at 5pm
Lunch will be on Wednesday, May 22nd
Social Time: 11:45am
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm.
RSVP due by 5pm on Friday, May 17th
Menu: Fried Chicken, Taters and Dessert – all for $15 a person, $10 for students or $25 per couple!!!
RSVP to our dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.
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April Lunch
2024-04-18 11:45 - 14:00 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
April Lunch

THURSDAY, April 18th
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building
More details coming soon.

March Lunch
2024-03-14 11:45 - 14:00 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
March Lunch

THURSDAY, March 14th
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building
Fellow Legionnaires,
Please join us on Thursday, March 14th for a very special lunch and good conversation.
Lunch will be on Thursday, March 14th.
Social Time: 11:45am
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm.
RSVP due by 12 noon on Thursday, March 7th as this meal is catered!
Menu: Menu: Corned Beef and Cabbage – all for $15 a person, $10 for students or $25 per couple!!!
RSVP to our dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.
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Special Notes:
Upcoming Lunches
April 18th – Meatloaf and mashed potatoes
If you have dues pending, please pay ASAP as your Post gets a “meager” but necessary small share.
Hope to see you for lunch!
Thank you,
Mike Gilson
Commander

February Lunch
2024-02-15 11:45 - 14:00
Join Us for a Winter Luncheon

THURSDAY, February 15th
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building
Fellow Legionnaires,
Please join us on Thursday, February 15th when by popular acclaim we bring back Pizza!
Lunch will be on Thursday, February 15th.
Social Time: 11:45am
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm.
RSVP due by 12 noon on Monday, February 13th
Menu: Menu: Pizza, Salad, and a special desert – all for $15 a person or $25 per couple!!!
RSVP to our dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.
Download PDF Flier
Special Notes:
Upcoming Lunches
March 14th – Corned Beef and Cabbage!
April 18th – Meatloaf and mashed potatoes
If you have dues pending, please pay ASAP as your Post gets a “meager” but necessary small share.
Hope to see you for lunch!
Thank you,
Mike Gilson
Commander

January Lunch
2024-01-18 11:45 - 14:00 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
A Welcome to Spring Luncheon

THURSDAY, January 18th
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building
Fellow Legionnaires,
Please join us on Thursday, January 18th when by popular acclaim we bring back BBQ!
Lunch will be on Thursday, January 18th.
Social Time: 11:45am
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm.
RSVP due by 12 noon on Monday, January 15th
Menu: Barbecue and Fixins from a local barbecue restaurant. – all for $15 a person or $25 per couple!!!
RSVP to our dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.
Download PDF Flier
Special Note:
If you have dues pending, please pay ASAP as your Post gets a “meager” but necessary small share.
Happy New Year to all!
Mike Gilson
Commander

Wreaths Across America
2023-12-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Lafayette Cemetery
Join us if you can, for a very special ceremony known as Wreaths Across America, at the Lafayette Cemetery – just next door to the Lafayette Park Hotel. This event is an annual event held across America, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Wreaths will be laid on the more than 200 graves of our fellow Veterans.
12pm – 1:30pm on December 16th
Lafayette Cemetery: 3285 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

December Lunch
2023-12-14 00:00 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
A Very Special HOLIDAY LUNCH

THURSDAY, December 14th
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building
Please join us on Thursday, December 14th for our annual holiday lunch with music.
Lunch will be on Thursday, December 14th.
Lunch will be served promptly at 12 noon.
RSVP due by 5pm on Saturday, 5pm, December 9th
Menu: A special catered lunch with turkey and all the Fixins’
Holiday Music during the social hour
RSVP to our dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.
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Special Note:
Join us if you can, for a very special ceremony known as Wreaths Across America, at the Lafayette Cemetery – just next door to the Lafayette Park Hotel. This event is an annual event held across America, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Wreaths will be laid on the more than 200 graves of our fellow Veterans.
12pm – 1:30pm on December 16th
Lafayette Cemetery: 3285 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thank you,
Mike Gilson
Commander

November Lunch
2023-11-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Merrill Gardens, 1010 2nd Street, Lafayette, CA, 94549, United States
A Very Special Lunch

Please join us on Thursday, November 9th for a very special lunch celebrating Veterans Day, with our fellow Veterans at Merrill Gardens in Lafayette. Those who attended last year had a great time so plan to join us.
Lunch will be on Thursday, November 9th
Lunch will be served promptly at 12 noon
Dinner will be served promptly at 5:30pm
RSVP due by 5pm on Thursday, November 1st

Menu: A special catered lunch provided by Merrill Gardens.
RSVP to our new dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.
Please be sure to RSVP by 11/2/23 as Merrill Gardens cannot accommodate walk-ins.
December lunch will be on Thursday, December 14th with holiday music as is our tradition.
A special thank you to all who attended our September dinner with our Boys & Girls State Delegates.
Thank you,
Mike Gilson
Commander

September Dinner
2023-09-27 16:45 - 19:30 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
A Very Special Dinner

Please join us on Wednesday, September 27th for a very special dinner honoring our four 2023 Boys/Girls State Delegates.
Lunch will be on Wednesday, September 27th
Social Time: 4:45pm
Dinner will be served promptly at 5:30pm
RSVP due by 5pm on Friday, September 22nd

Menu: A special catered dinner provided by one of the Veteran’s Buildings favorite caterers.
RSVP to our new dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.
Special Note:
As noted in our August newsletter , we will be hosting our 4 outstanding Boys/Girls State 2023 delegates for dinner, together with their parents. We switch from a lunch meeting to dinner for this event so that our wonderful high school delegates can join us. Please make every attempt to join us as this program is a signature event of your Post and these 4 young people are terrific and deserve to be recognized.
Thank you,
Mike Gilson
Commander

May Luncheon
2023-05-18 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
A Welcome to Spring Luncheon
Please join us on Thursday, May 18th when we will welcome a group of Student/Veterans from St. Mary’s College.
Lunch will be on Thursday, May 18th
Social Time: 11:45am
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm
RSVP due by 12 Noon on Monday, May 15th
Menu: Barbecue and Fixins from a local barbecue restaurant. – all for $15 a person or $25 per couple!!!
RSVP to our new dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 as the old number is no longer in use or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.
Special Note:
Due to the increasing cost of our lunch, the cost of the monthly mailing and this year’s cost of supporting both Boys and Girls State, our financial cushion is almost depleted. Add to the cost increases is the fact that your Post only receives $6.50 from the State for the dues you pay.
If you can afford to make a contribution of any amount it will be vital to our survival. Checks can be sent to Post 517, PO Box 324, Lafayette, CA 94549, or hand delivered at our next lunch.
Thank you,
Mike Gilson
Commander

April Luncheon
2023-04-20 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
A Welcome to Spring Luncheon
Please join us on Thursday, April 20th when I look forward to a great conversation among us, where I would like each of you to tell the group about your military service: branch, years of service, job function, where you served, and one interesting fact about your service.
Lunch will be on Thursday, April 20th
Social Time: 11:45am
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm
RSVP due by 12 Noon on Monday, April 17th
Menu: A spring menu of assorted sandwiches, potato and fruit salad. – all for $15 a person or $25 per couple!!!
RSVP to our new dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 as the old number is no longer in use or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.

March 16th Luncheon
2023-03-17 11:45 - 14:00
Please join us on Thursday, March 16th when we will host Christine Mlynek USNA ’26. Christine is a graduate of Acalanes 2022 and will be home for her spring break and will join us to talk about her first year at the Naval Academy.
Lunch will be on Thursday, March 16th.
Social Time: 11:45am
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm
RSVP due by 12 Noon on Monday, March 13th
Menu: A very special St Patrick’s Day lunch with Corned Beef and Cabbage, bread and butter, desert – all for $15 a person or $25 per couple!!!
RSVP to our new dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 as the old number is no longer in use or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.

February 23rd Luncheon
2023-02-23 11:45 - 14:00 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
Please join us on Thursday, February 23rd when we will receive a timely update on VA Benefits that have been introduced in 2022 and early 2023.
Lunch will be on Thursday, February 23rd.
Social Time: 11:45am
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm
RSVP due by 12 Noon on Monday, February 20th
Menu: Chicken Cacciatore, Garlic Fettucine, roasted broccoli & cauliflower, French bread and butter, desert – all for $15 a person or $25 per couple!!!
RSVP to our new dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 as the old number is no longer in use or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.

Holiday Luncheon
2022-12-15 11:45 - 14:00 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
A Very Special Holiday Luncheon
Thursday, December 15th
Lafayette Veterans Building
Please join us on Thursday, December 15th when we will celebrate the upcoming holidays with our fellow Veterans and enjoy some music from Dan the Piano Man.
Lunch will be on Thursday, December 15th
Social Time: 11:45am
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm
RSVP due by 12 Noon on Monday, December 12th.
RSVP to our new dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 as the old number is no longer in use or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.

Veterans Day Luncheon
2022-11-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Merrill Gardens, 1010 2nd Street, Lafayette, CA, 94549, United States
A Very Special Veterans Day Luncheon
Thursday, November 10th
Merrill Gardens in Lafayette
Please join us on Thursday, November 10th when we will celebrate Veterans Day with our fellow Veterans who are residents of Merrill Gardens in Lafayette.
Lunch will be on Thursday, November 10th.
Lunch will be served at 11:30am and is Free
RSVP due by 12 Noon on Friday November 4th.
RSVP to our new dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 as the old number is no longer in use or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.

The Lunch will be held at Merrill Gardens, 1010 2nd Street/corner of Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Veterans Day Celebration
2022-11-08 11:00 | 1025 Escobar Street, 1025 Escobar St., Martinez, CA, 94553, United States
Veterans Day 2022
Board of Supervisors Chambers
1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA
Keynote Speaker – Bart Gilbert
See full details here.

October Dinner
2022-10-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
Please join us on Thursday, October 20th when we will host our 2022 Boys and Girls State Delegates, so please bring a friend!
Dinner will be on Thursday, October 20th. The bar will open at 4:45 and Dinner will be served promptly at 5:30. The cost is $15 per person or $25 for a couple. RSVP due by 5pm on Monday 5pm October 17th.
RSVP to our new dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 as the old number is no longer in use or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com.
Download flyer here – AL517-October_20_Dinner

September 8th Luncheon
2022-09-08 12:30 - 15:30 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
Our guest speaker will be the Hon. Judge Laurel Brady who is the Presiding Judge for the Veterans Treatment Court in Contra Costa County.
RSVP to our new dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 as the old number is no longer in use
or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com. The lunch will be held at the Lafayette Veterans
Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette.

August 4th Luncheon
2022-08-04 12:30 - 15:30 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
Please join us on Thursday, August 4th for a summer lunch
LUNCH will be on Thursday, August 4th.
The bar will open at 11:45 and lunch will be served at 12:30.
The cost is $15 per person or $25 for a couple
RSVP due by 5pm on Monday, August 1st.
RSVP to our new dinner/lunch line: 925-283-1153 as the old number is no longer in use
or email us at: Lafpost517@gmail.com. The lunch will be held at the Lafayette Veterans
Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette.

September Social Hour and Dinner
2021-09-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
Join us on Wednesday, September 1st for Social Hour and Dinner

March Happy Hour
2020-03-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
Join us on Friday, March 7 for Happy Hour!
RSVP by noon on Monday, March 2 at noon to 925-284-2201.

General Dinner Meeting - March 2020
2020-03-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
Dinner Menu:
Corned Beef, Cabbage, Roasted potatoes, Carrot Raisin salad, Rolls and butter, and Dessert
The bar will be open at 5:30pm for your enjoyment, with dinner being served at 6:20pm. Guests and companions are welcome.
Speaker: Peter Callahan, a Vet and Founder of Wells for Life
$15/plate, $25/couple
RSVP BY NOON on Monday, March 2 to 925-284-2201

General Dinner Meeting - February 2020
2020-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
Dinner Menu:
Tri-tip with thyme and gravy, Mashed potatoes, Roasted veggies, Cole slaw, Rolls and Dessert
Call a member that may need a ride to the meeting.
Speaker: Our February speaker is KCBS reporter, Bob Butler, who is a Navy Vet. Bob will talk about his own journey from the Navy to the News.
$15/plate, $25/couple
RSVP BY NOON on Monday, February 3 to 925-284-2201

February Happy Hour - Super Bowl!
2020-02-02 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
Join us on Friday, February 2 for Superbowl!
Will begin 30 minutes before kickoff.
RSVP by noon on Fri., Jan. 31 to 925-284-2201.

January Happy Hour
2020-01-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
Join us on Friday, January 17 for Happy Hour!
RSVP by noon on Thursday, Jan. 16 at noon to 925-284-2201.

General Dinner Meeting - January 2020
2020-01-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
Dinner Menu:
Savory Meatballs, Creamy Marinara Pasta, Lemon Roasted Zucchini Planks with Parmesan, Dill House Green Salad, French Bread and Butter, Dessert
Call a member that may need a ride to the meeting.
Speaker: Dr. Michael Baker (Retired Rear Admiral)
$15/plate, $25/couple
RSVP BY NOON on Monday, January 6 to 925-284-2201

Homemade Chili Fest
2019-11-23
Celebrate the Cal-Stanford Great Game with us! The event is now scheduled to start at 1pm, but check your local listing the week before. Drinks will be special price!
RSVP by noon on Thursday, Nov. 21 to 925-284-2201.
