Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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These are strange times, indeed. America is seeking the best way to get through a pandemic. Not always graciously.
Are you a full time resident now? Could you transfer your membership to this post? I am not a member, but I have several friends who have many great evenings there. If you enjoyed it before, you’d probably love it again. This is our first pandemic…probably won’t be our last. We are all just trying to get through it safely. |
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Come on, that’s no answer. Here we have a veteran who is still giving his time, energy, and life for this country and his fellow veterans being denied a simple pleasure at that post maybe to just check it out, which shouldn’t matter being he is a member of a different post.
Thank you Mr. Rosenthal for your service. |
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So now you know.
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#19
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Fred, Thank you for your service...
Are all of the guests that play bingo there members of that Post? I've seen cars parked everywhere when they have a bingo night. Just wondering. |
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I disagree with your discouraging veterans to join this post solely because you felt disrespected when you attempted to gain access. I too am a veteran of Vietnam and served over 30 years. Without knowing exactly why the hierarchy of the post decided to limit access I don’t believe it fair to denigrate the organization or the community in this forum. I just moved to The Villages this past September. I am a life member of the VFW and also intend to apply for membership to this American Legion post and hope they will have me as a member
Last edited by Sandy and Ed; 08-23-2021 at 06:18 AM. Reason: Content |
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Hey, I'm a vet. I know the Post he's talking about which isn't in the Villages. If I wanted to go there, I would presume I had to join, just like anyone else, whether you were a private/seaman/airman or a 4-star general or Rear Admiral. It's a private club. *shrugs*
just offering a simple solution. that's all. Hopefully he reaches out to the Post Commander. |
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Thank you for all your years of service Bless you and your family
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“Living is Easy with Eyes Closed” |
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Poor logic
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#25
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Why not become a member of the VFW? I see you were in SEA, so that would qualify you.
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I'm a 26 year veteran. As a matter of transparency, this incident occurred about 3-1/2 years ago. I was part of another service group that was attempting to provide free dental services to needy vets..... vets who were living at or below the poverty line. We had arranged separately the necessary support money through grants and donations as well as a partnering with a local dental clinic which would provide their services for a relatively small cost to our group. The clinic had a mobile dental clinic which could be parked almost anywhere, including the post's parking lot, to bring the services to the vets.
I visited Post 347 and personally met with their services leader. I stressed to him we wanted no money from them. Our group simply needed the post to advertise our services and identify those disadvantaged members who could benefit from our services. I was told he would present our proposal to the post's leadership council the following week. As I was headed home, I received a text message stating our proposal was denied. The denial came in less than 20 minutes. I was so disappointed and disillusioned that I vowed never to step foot in that post again. We ultimately partnered with a VFW post. |
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Sign up to volunteer at The Villages VA clinic.
You may not be able to work there immediately as they are only authorized limited volunteer staff dur to covid, but it is a great way to help your fellow veterans. |
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When I arrived in the Villages several years ago, I was welcomed as a Vietnam veteran at Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1036 meeting at Lake Miona. As current President of the chapter, I would welcome all veterans who served during the Vietnam conflict to consider joining our chapter. Our lifetime membership dues are now down to a one time payment of $50. As with many other Village organizations while having fun, we also try to help those in need.
VVA Chapter 1036 - Home |
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With all due respect Covid has changed everything
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Thank you for your service and for the information.
I’m a member of the SAL out of Illinois and had been meaning to check out the Lady Lake post since we moved here permanently. I probably won’t bother now. Even with COVID, there’s no excuse for the way you were treated. (It’s not what you say, but how you say it). Not that this is a solution, but if you ever find yourself in St. Pete, check out the Madeira Beach post 273. The setting is fantastic; a gulf inlet where you can watch boats, manatees, and dolphins. They treat their members and guests right. |
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