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Sons of Legion meet tonight
Sons of the Legion Squadron 59 will be holding their monthly meeting today at 7 p.m. at Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia.
The Sons of the American Legion, is an organization made up of male descendants from veterans of World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Military Operations of Lebanon, Grenada, Panama and from the Persian Gulf War/War on Terrorism. Member support programs in Veterans Rehabilitation, Children and Youth, Student Scholarships and Community Affairs. Membership now numbers nearly 30,000 within the Detachment of New York with over 350,00 members nationwide.
Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of month at the post at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in joining, feel free to stop by.
Library hosts meet and greet today
At 3 p.m. today, Dunkirk Public Library will be hosting a meet and greet event with local author Catherine D'Agostino. The Fredonia resident will discuss her recently released novel, "Braided Lies: A Thousand Islands Castle Mystery." Books will be available for purchase and the author will be signing copies as well.
United Seniors hold monthly meeting
On July 10, the members of the United Seniors met at the Kosciuszko Club for the monthly meeting. The menu was Italian sausage with green peppers and onions, and barbecued hamburgers, potato salad, broccoli, and tossed salad. Thanks to Robin Carr for bringing the wonderful ice cream and cones to share with everyone. Those who haven't already given their money to Evonne Henebery to pay for the August luncheon can send the $12 per meal to Linda Riley, 264 King St. Dunkirk, N.Y 14048.
Members were welcomed. There were no guests at this time. Members said the Pledge of Allegiance to America and sang "God Bless America." The monthly birthdays were announced: Elaine Frederickson, Annette DeCosta, Kathy Hobbs, Christina Galardo and the group sang "Happy Birthday."
There was no bingo at this meeting, but it should resume next month. Winners of the 50-50 were as follows: Kathy Hobbs, Thelma Saden and Carr. The treasurer's report was read, The menu for next month, Aug. 14 will be: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas, tossed salad/ dressing.
If there is a funeral at the Kosciuszko Club that day, the United Seniors will utilize the downstairs dining area for their meeting. The United Seniors always meet the second Monday of each month at the Kosciuszko Club about 11 a.m. and lunch is served at noon.
For anyone that would like to join, membership is $5 a year. The group is for seniors only, age 55 years or older. United Seniors would love to have new members join, share a nice lunch and become new friends.