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32 www.DesertMessenger.com March 2, 2016 Bob C Bob C Bob C Bob C VFW Post 769 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 305 N. Central, Quartzsite, AZ, 928-927-7697 The Canteen is a smoking establishment • Members & Guests Only for Alcohol Service UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE VFW VFW MEMBERS AND GUESTS NOTE: VFW Auxiliary is collecting coupons you may have that you won't use. These go to the military families who can use them up to 6 months after expiration Please help us in this endeavor to assist our Veterans. Cou- pons can be left at Post. We are also collecting labels for the school. Can leave items at Post. MARCH 3: Taco Thursday Tacos - $1.00 donation; Fish Tacos plus –4:00 p.m. until gone MARCH 4: Fish Fry Friday – 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. -- $8.50 donation MARCH 5: Comrade and Auxiliary meetings. MARCH 5: NRA prime rib dinner – 6:00 p.m. -- $15.00 donation MARCH 9: Volunteer dinner 4 p.m. This dinner is for ALL persons who volunteered this season. MARCH 10: Taco Thursday Tacos - $1.00 donation; Fish Tacos plus –4:00 p.m. until gone MARCH 11: Fish Fry Friday – 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. -- $8.50 donation MARCH 12; Post trash pickup along a section of Highway 95. Meet at Post MARCH 17: Taco Thursday Tacos - $1.00 donation; Fish Tacos plus –4:00 p.m. until gone MARCH 18: Fish Fry Friday – 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. -- $8.50 donation PLEASE CHECK AT POST AS MENU MAY CHANGE AFTER FEBRUARY 13TH HOUSE COMMITTEE MEETING. Check at the Post or on the VFW Post 769 web site for information on ad- ditional activities being planned. www.vfwpost769.org Comrades meet –1ST Saturday each month – 9:00 a.m. at Post Auxiliary meets – 1st Saturday in the dining room area at 9:00 a.m. House Committee meeting – 1ST Saturday each month -10:00 a.m. at Post Men's Auxiliary 1st Saturday each month - 12:00 noon at Post Check at the Post or on the VFW Post 769 web site for information on additional activities being planned. www.vfwpost769.org In Memoriam An evening procession escorted Therese (Terry) Morris as she be- gan her fi nal journey following her death on February 21, 2016. The procession led by the Quartzsite Police and riders of the Borderline Chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW Riders), family and friends joined. Terry is survived by her signifi cant other Thom Casey, step-father Phil and her daughters Jennifer and Karen; 2 brothers, a sister, and six grandchildren. Therese (Terry) Morris Terry was a nurse who proudly served in the U.S. Navy; she currently worked for Dr. Mike Cole while also volunteering her knowledge and services to local Veterans. Much beloved Terry was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary. A Celebration of Life/Memorial Service will be held at VFW Post 769 in Quartzsite on a date to be announced. Terry's family and friends ex- tend their thanks to the Quartzsite Police and Fire Departments as well as the VFW Riders for the honor shown. DEADLINE : WED. MARCH 9 TH for the march 16 th edition Desert Messenger News Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com

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