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Activities We have had many wonderful veteran activities over the past few months. With the support of our volunteers, we will continue to provide social events for our veteran patients. Some of our events have included Independence Day trivia, monthly birthday parties, bingo games, card club, Green Lakes outing, Willow Bay picnic, casino nights, Night at the Races and many more. Popular local musician, Jerry Cali, provided music and singing entertainment in July with other dates scheduled throughout the year. On Sunday, November 11, everyone is welcome to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony that will be held at the Onondaga War Memorial. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. with patriotic music. The ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. with a wreath laying at 11:11 a.m. and a parade past the Korean-Vietnam Memorial immediately following the ceremony. “Warm Their Hearts” will collect donations of new clothing, blankets and other essentials that will be distributed to our veterans and current service members. You can contact Dave Holihan at (315) 696-0037 for more information. Parking is free at the Oncenter garage or local parking meters. As always we would like to thank all of our volunteers for their hard work and dedication in support of our veteran patients! Calendar Corner November 9 Volunteer Recognition Event November 12 Veterans Day - Closed November 18 Jerry Cali Music Entertainment - 8th Floor November 22 Thanksgiving Day - Closed   December 2 Jerry Cali Music Entertainment 8th Floor December 25 Christmas Day - Closed January 1 New Year’s Day - Closed **Volunteer Orientation is held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Call 315-425-4315 to reserve your spot.   Volunteer Recognition The Syracuse VA volunteer recognition event is scheduled for November 9 at 10:00 a.m. in the auditorium. Volunteers from Syracuse, Rome, and Binghamton and are welcome to attend. Contact Lois or Sheri at (315) 425-4315 to RSVP.   Drivers Needed We need drivers! We are still in need of drivers for our Veteran Transportation Program. If you have been a driver in the past or you think this might be a volunteer opportunity for you or someone you know, contact our Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Office at (315) 425-4400 (ask for the DAV Office) or Voluntary Service at (315) 425-4317 for more information. We’ll help you get through the application process and get you on the road helping our veteran patients. We are specifically looking for drivers in the Syracuse and Oswego areas to help our veterans get to patient appointments at the Syracuse VA hospital. Syracuse Wish List Computer Desk Digital Camera Digital Camcorder Apple Computer (digital photo capability) Photo Quality Apple Computer Compatible Printer Satellite radio and subscription)

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