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American Legion Giles Post # 87 Open House

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You are cordially invited by the Commander and members of the George L. Giles Post #87 for Food, Drinks, and Fellowship to Celebrate their:

Open House and 100th Anniversary Gala.

Open House

When: Saturday, August 17, 2019
12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m.

100th Anniversary Gala

When: Sunday, August 18, 2019
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Where: George L. Giles Post #87
The American Legion
5745 South State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60621

Tickets Available at the Giles Post #87
$50.00 per person ~ $450 for 10 Tickets

Information: Ticket Purchase or Questions

Contact: Commander Ashley Shine, Jr.
773-363-2920 or 773-742-6003
AshleyShine5025@comcast.net

And

Contact: Kenny S. Grizzard ~ 773-330-4576
Contact: Colonel Scoot ~ 708-250-2040

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Trident Technologies Employment Opportunities

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Trident currently has active openings. They offer competitive salaries and benefits packages, a challenging and productive work environment, and the opportunity to join a winning team in a fast-growing company.

To see the current job openings and to apply for a position, click HERE

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Brianna Shields, bshields@tridenttechnologies.net.

Veterans for Unification Meeting August 3, 2019

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Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on August 3, 2019. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Veterans for Unification
August Meeting

Saturday
August 3, 2019

10 – 11:30 AM


Oak Park Public Library

Second Floor, Small Meeting Room
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
(Click for directions)
Phone (708) 383-8200

1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem

Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible – Public transportation: contact RTA

Guests:

Linda Chapa LaVia
Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Dr. Mark Weiman D.M.D
A presentation about the dental bill H.R.96

 

 

Refreshments & Camaraderie

There will be refreshments available.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please arrive early.

OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

For More Information Call: 847-827-0835

Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization. All Donations are tax deductible.

Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please join us today.

This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.

Send your check or money order to:

Veterans for Unification
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park IL 60301

Download (PDF, 27KB)

Sleep and Health

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Below is a list of links to resources on sleep health for seniors/aging adults.

Sleep and PTSD: Common Sleep Problems Veterans and other PTSD Sufferers Face.
https://www.mattressadvisor.com/sleep-and-ptsd/

Sleep and Anxiety: Learn how poor sleep undermines your mental health and how your mental health can ruin your sleep.
https://www.mattressadvisor.com/sleep-anxiety/

Sleep and Aging:Understand common sleep problems seniors face and how to treat them.
https://www.mattressadvisor.com/sleep-and-aging/

Sleep and Grief:Learn why getting quality sleep is an important step in the grieving process and read tips for sleeping better during difficult times
https://www.mattressadvisor.com/sleep-and-grief/

Making a Bedroom Accessible for Disabilities: Easy access to a good night’s sleep is a right everyone should have. Learn how to modify a bedroom to be disability-friendly.
https://www.mattressadvisor.com/how-to-make-a-bedroom-accessible-for-disabilities/

Next CVO Meeting July 17, 2019

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The next meeting of CVO will be held this Wednesday, July 17th, at 7 PM at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the 2nd floor Conference Room. Show up early to make sure we begin on time and to get refreshments!

The Agenda will include presentations of Member Organizations and Committees. We will discuss the plans for CVO for the next year and how each of us can participate.

As always, refreshments will be served and parking in the garage will be validated. Get your parking validation at the main desk when you arrive to help keep it simple.

See you there!!

Next CVO Meeting June 19, 2019

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The next meeting of CVO will be this Wednesday, June 19th at 7 PM in the 2nd floor Conference Room of the Jesse Brown VA at 820 S Damen in Chicago.

Our Chairman and Treasurer will be absent, so the election of officers will take place at the Board meeting to be held at 6 PM on July 17, prior to the regular meeting.
We will discuss the latest developments in getting HR 96 – Dental Care for ALL Veterans – voted on and passed in the House of Representatives..… and MORE!!
The Veterans Affairs Committee Report is below.                          

As usual, we will have refreshments. Parking in the garage will be validated. Get your validation when you arrive!

See you there!