American Legion Auxiliary

Now that the American Legion Auxiliary can meet again, the following meetings are scheduled for this month:

Friday, Oct. 8: Board Meeting in Clubhouse 3, Room 4, at 1 p.m., members only

Saturday, Oct. 9: District meeting at the Cypress post; members only. Call (562) 594-0209 for carpool information.

Monday, Oct. 18: General meeting in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, at 1:30 p.m. All Auxiliary members and guests are welcome to attend. The agenda is full, and refreshments will be provided by the Board.

The Auxiliary is accepting coupons for food, soap, etc. People are asked to bring coupons to the general meeting or drop them off at the poppy making meeting every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-noon in Clubhouse 1.

The Auxiliary is also asking for pull tabs (tabs from soda, soup, pet food cans, etc.). The tabs are collected and used to fund the Ronald McDonald House for parents of critically ill children. They may be dropped off at the General meeting or at Clubhouse 1 on Wednesdays between 10 a.m.-noon.

Christmas is coming quickly and the Auxiliary is looking for gifts of new items for veterans: toiletries, new underwear and white socks for men and women, as well as small gifts such as puzzles, games, cards, etc.

Lastly, the American Legion Post 555 serves dinner every Thursday night for a nominal cost. Call (562) 594-0209 to RSVP and get on the carpool list.