National Women Veterans United

Tattler Fest BBQ hosted by Half Acre and the American Legion
2016-05-30 15:00 - 2016-05-31 00:00 (America/Chicago) | American Legion Tattler Post, 4355 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
Join Half Acre and the American Legion as they host their Tattler Fest BBQ!
Where: American Legion Tattler Post 4355 N Western Ave, Chicago
When: Monday May 30th
Time: 3pm – Midnight

RTW Veteran Center 3rd Annual BBQ
2016-05-30 12:00 - 19:00 | RTW Veteran Center, 5536 S King Dr, , Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
3rd Annual Memorial Day Old Fashion Barbecue
HONORING OUR NATIONS FALLEN SOLDIERS
Memorial Ceremony * Music * Entertainment * Stepping
Memorial Day Monday May 30, 2016
RTW VETERAN CENTER
5536 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm
SPONSORED BY
RTW VETERAN CENTER & ASSOCIATES
Event Location: RTW VETERAN CENTER
5536 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm
Music & Entertainment Produced by
RTWVETCENTER
Krunchtime Productions, Inc.
Spoken Word – Stepping & Line Dancing
Live Entertainment also featuring:
The Reflections…KTP Band…Rob Willis
Debra Burkes & Hosted by Fatima
Live Broadcast WSSRR Radio
All you can eat free food
Food Prepared by Kenny’s Ribs & RTW VET CENTER
Courtesy of Ken Lewis, Owner of (Dusties, Kenny’s Ribs, Kenny’s Cares) and a US Army Veteran
Vendors Welcome – Limited Space – Call 800 974-2808 Extension #4
“A Grateful Nation Never Forgets Its Veterans”
All Veterans, Their Families & Supporters Invited
Call 8OO 974-2808 Extension #10
rtwvetcenter.org / facebook:rtwveteranscenter
Register Now by Clicking Here
(Registration Not Necessary but encouraged)
Or call 800 974-2808 Extension #10

Manuel Perez Jr Memorial Day Ceremony
2016-05-30 10:30 - 14:00 | Manuel Perez Jr Memorial Plaza, W 26th St & S Kolin Ave, Chicago, IL, 60623, United States

Free Senior Enrichment Seminars - Real Estate Fraud Prevention
2016-04-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL, 60602, United States
Free Senior Enrichment Seminars being presented by the Cook County Elder Justice Center, at the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois
Thursday, April 21, 2016 (12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.) – Courtroom 2005
Real Estate Fraud Prevention
Please mark your calendar for the above seminar dates. Additional information regarding the Cook County Elder Justice Center, and upcoming seminar announcements through August 2016 can be viewed on our website at www.cookcountycourt.org

Vet Chat April 2016
2016-04-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Apostolic Church of God, 6320 S Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60646, United States

The Land of Oz Presented by Jesse Brown VA
2016-04-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, 820 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States

NWVU April 2016 Meeting
2016-04-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center, 7907 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, 60620, United States
The Next National Women Veterans United Meeting is scheduled for:
Saturday, April 9, 2016
10:00 -11:40 am
11:45 am
Presentations from the Legal Assistance Foundation and Dignity Memorial Oakwoods Cemetery
IL Community Women Veteran’s Center
7907-09 S. Racine
Chicago, IL

Free Senior Enrichment Seminars - Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives
2016-04-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL, 60602, United States
Free Senior Enrichment Seminars being presented by the Cook County Elder Justice Center, at the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois
Thursday, April 7, 2016 (12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.) – Courtroom 2005
Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives
Please mark your calendar for the above seminar dates. Additional information regarding the Cook County Elder Justice Center, and upcoming seminar announcements through August 2016 can be viewed on our website at www.cookcountycourt.org.

Ernestine Durham
(312) 603-9233
Email: ernestine.durham@cookcountyil.gov

Tribute to Vietnam Veterans March 29
2016-03-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, 820 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States

VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon 2016
2016-03-26 14:00 - 19:00 | VFW Post 6863, 7256 W. 63rd Street, Summit, IL, 60622, United States
Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon
It is that time once again, so mark your calendars for Saturday, March 26, 2016, for the 41st Annual Dinner event. The location for this years event located in the Southwest suburbs of Cook County. See your Post Cmdr for Tickets. $25ea/per person. Tables of 8 is preferable, guest or couples also accepted.
Please RSVP By March 14, 2016
Please Make payable to: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County. Mail to:
VAC F/O: Peter Bencak
2135 W POTOMAC AVE #3
CHICAGO IL 60622-3011
For More Information Please Call,
VAC Office, Abundio “AL” Zaragoza, Superintendent at (312) 433-6010.
Email: abundio.zaragoza@cookcountyil.gov

Location:
VFW Post 6863
7256 W. 63rd Street
Summit, Il 60501

Time:
Saturday March 26, 2016
2:00 PM | Cocktail Hour
3:00 PM | Dinner will be served

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Free Senior Enrichment Seminars - Reverse Mortgages and Foreclosures
2016-03-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL, 60602, United States
Free Senior Enrichment Seminars being presented by the Cook County Elder Justice Center, at the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois
Thursday, March 24, 2016 (12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.) – Courtroom 2005
Reverse Mortgages and Foreclosures: What You Should Know
Please mark your calendar for the above seminar dates. Additional information regarding the Cook County Elder Justice Center, and upcoming seminar announcements through August 2016 can be viewed on our website at www.cookcountycourt.org.

Special Vet Chats March 2016
2016-03-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Apostolic Church of God, 6320 S Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60646, United States
The Veterans Saturday Vet Chats present two months of The African American Veteran: Bridging the Past, Present, and Future, in Fellowship Hall, 9:30 a.m. until noon. Saturday, 20 February, will feature historian of African American military history, Claude J. Hilliard, Chaplain at Pullman Christian Reformed Church and Chaplain of the Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.Chicago.
Saturday, 19 March, will feature Dr. Byron T. Brazier, pastor of the Apostolic Church of God, who will speak on the viability of today’s veteran and how he or she can be a major force in forging the future of the community.
All are welcome! No reservation required! Sessions are free of charge!

The Walter Reed Foundation Retreats
2016-03-17 - 2016-03-20 | Union League Club Chicago, 65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60604, United States
The Walter Reed Foundation is sponsoring “Bridging the Gap Retreats” to support post 9/11 combat/deployment service members and veterans and their caregiver or primary support person in their journey of healing. This four-day relaxation and reconnection retreat, intended as a strong adjunct to VA/DoD services, will take place at the Union League Club Chicago, Chicago, Il. March 17-20, 2016. The goal is to continue the healing journey for service members/veterans and their families with a program focused on group support, education, stress-management skills and fun in a beautiful setting. Reconnect to self, peers, family, and community. Enjoy relaxation, Shedd Aquarium private tour, tai chi, ear acupuncture and learn relaxation skills. All activities are staffed by experienced DoD and VA providers, service members/veterans /family in addition to community volunteers. Walter Reed Foundation is funding “Bridging the Gap Retreats”, in collaboration with: Invisible Wound, Warriors at Ease, and the Institute for the Health and Security of Military Families at Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas. Those who are interested in participating are asked to submit an application – available at: http://invisiblewound.org/retreats.
For additional information please email info@invisiblewound.org
*The Walter Reed Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and not a part of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Health Care System.

NWVU Awards Luncheon March 2016
2016-03-12 12:00 - 15:30 | Calumet Memorial Hall Post 330, 950 Legion Drive, Calumet City, IL, 60409, United States
Women’s History Month
NWVU Awards Luncheon
Saturday, March 12, 2016 * 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Calumet Memorial Hall Post 330
950 Legion Drive Calumet City, IL 60409
HONORING
LTC (Ret) Renee’ Rouse, Willie M. Rouse, Alice Moore,
LTC (Ret) Carolyn Smith, Carolyn Holliman, Mary
Wright, Jeannie Adams, Doris Holden, LTC Cindi
Dabner, Cynthia Hines, Karen McMillan, Maj (Ret)
Deborah Taylor, Glenda Davis, Sancheaz Solomon,
Beverly Fitch, Glenda Dugar, Patti Caire, Tonya King,
Melissa Farmer, Kendra Dorsey, Yvonne Danzy
Proceeds benefit our Women Veteran’s Center Programs
TICKETS
$35
Non-taxable to the extent of the law
Contact NWVU for tickets
(872) 731-2150
Nwvu.org@gmail.com

Special Vet Chats February 2016
2016-02-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Apostolic Church of God, 6320 S Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60646, United States

Job Fair Arlington Hts. February 2016
2016-02-16 10:00 - 13:00 | IDES/Arlington Heights WorkNet Center, 723 W Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005, United States
The Illinois Dept. of Central Management Services Diversity Enrichment Program will be participating at the Arlington Hts. multi industry job fair on Tuesday February 16 along with a number of state agencies. See link http://www.illinois.gov/cms/events/SitePages/DispEvent.aspx?EventID=531

Chicago Park District Resource Fair
2016-02-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Maggie Daley Park, 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States

Chicago Park District to host a Veteran’s Resource Fair
2015-12-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Welles Park, 2333 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States

MPMA Chicago Chapter #2 Presidents' Luncheon
2015-11-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Nikos Restaurant, 7600 S. Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL, 60455, United States

City of Chicago Veterans Day Ceremony
2015-11-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Soilder Field, 1410 Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States

Rockford Detachment 083 2015 Marine Corps Birthday Ball
2015-11-07 18:00 - 23:00 | Memorial Hall Rockford, 211 N Main St, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
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Evanston Vet Center Veterans Day Program 2015
2015-11-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Evanston Vet Center, 1901 Howard St., Evanston, IL, 60202, United States

75th Annual Veterans Dinner Winnebago County Veterans Assoc.
2015-11-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL, 61107, United States
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Elgin Community College Resource and Job Fair
2015-10-30 09:00 - 14:00 | Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL, 60123, United States

Buffalo Troopers Chicago MC – Black Tie Event
2015-10-24 18:00 - 2015-10-25 00:00 | Westin O’Hare, 6100 N River Rd,, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
On behalf of our president Kenneth “Dreamaker” Thomas and the Buffalo Troopers MC of Chicago, we would like to extend an invitation to you and your organization to attend our Black Tie Affair on October 24th 2015. We will be awarding $3,000 to high school seniors and the proceeds from this affair will go towards awarding other college bound students in our community who are in need of financial assistance.
Please consider attending or a donation would be greatly appreciated.
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Stand Down for Women Vets 2015
2015-10-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Jesse Brown VAMC, 820 S. Damen , Chicago, IL, United States
National Women Veterans United (NWVU)
Stand Down
For All Women Veterans
Saturday, October 24,015 10:00 a.m. – 3p.m.
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

Veterans Outreach Benefits Forum‏
2015-10-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Cook County Law Library Daley Center 50 W. Washington St., Room 2900, Cook County Law Library Daley Center 50 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL, 60602, United States

Salute to the Armed Forces
2015-10-15 12:00 - 17:00 | IL

NWVU Awards Luncheon & Fashion Show 2015
2015-10-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Nikos Restaurant, 7600 S. Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL, 60455, United States
NWVU AWARDS LUNCHEON & Fashion Show (Event Supports our Women Veteran’s STAND DOWN)
Saturday, October 10, 2015
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tickets $40
NIKOS Banquets
7600 S. Harlem
Bridgeview, IL

Empowerment Workshop for Women Veterans
2015-10-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, 820 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
