AL Post 517 – August Lunch
Join Us for a Summer Luncheon
THURSDAY, August 22nd
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building
Fellow Legionnaires,
Please join us on Thursday, August 22nd for lunch and good conversation.
RSVP Cutoff: Monday August 19th 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.
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
AL Post 517 – June Lunch
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.
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
AL Post 517 – May Lunch
Join Us for a May Luncheon
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.
Special Notes:
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
AL Post 517 – March Lunch
Join Us for a St. Patty’s Day Luncheon
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: 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.
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!
Mike Gilson
Commander
AL Post 517 – February Lunch
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 Tuesday, February 13th
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.
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!
Mike Gilson
Commander
AL Post 517 – January Lunch
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.
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
AL Post 517 – December Lunch
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.
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
AL Post 517 – November Lunch
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.
RSVP due by 5pm on Thursday, November 2nd
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
AL Post 517 – September Dinner
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
AL Post 517 – May Luncheon
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