FALW will hold annual Veterans Picnic on July 1
The Filipino Association of Leisure World (FALW) announced its annual Veterans Picnic will be held on Saturday, July 1, at the Clubhouse 1 picnic area. The event is open for all U.S. veterans residing in Leisure World and their guests. It is a way for the FALW to express its gratitude to veterans’ for selfless service to a great nation.
The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) donated $3,500 to the FALW for the event. The FALW is grateful for the assistance.
The FALW started the event 11 years ago, but due to COVID- 19, it was cancelled for two years. The event came back last year, stronger and bigger than ever.
Last year, close to 250 veterans and their guests attended the picnic. Guests enjoyed delicious food, desserts, fresh-cut fruit and sodas, and sang all the military branch songs to uplift spirits. “Taps” was played for departed comrades.
The Hui O Hula Club and the Hawaiian Band will entertain during the picnic this year.
Registration is required to attend the event. To register, call Ren Villanueva, 323-854-6209; Ric Dizon, 714-225-3597; Ed Bolos, 551-998-4223 or Harry Varnas, 323-791-1141, and state your name, phone number, branch of service and number of guests. A gift will be distributed to first 100 veterans who registered for the event.
Registration is open to veterans until June 25.
GAF Board members presented a check to FALW officers for their donation to help in the celebration of the veterans picnic.
