All service men and women are invited to attend the monthly Fountain House Camaraderie event, which takes place on the last Friday of the month. Come join the fun on February 22, 5-9pm, as we come together as “the Camaraderie Platoon” to cook a celebratory meal honoring black history month!

Wurzweiler School of Social Work Care Café hosts free QiGong and Tai Chi Sessions March 6 - April 3.

Heroic Food presents a Sticky Business Maple Tapping Workshop on March 16, 9am-4pm. Learn the basics of maple production from a Veteran-family-owned and operated maple farm. 

Soukup Farms is a third generation family farm, producing and selling pure New York Maple Syrup. Started as a hobby in the early 1950’s, the operation expanded to 800 taps in the 1990’s and today has more than 2,700 taps in three sugar bushes. With a renewed interest in the maple production process, the third generation of syrup producers has moved to a new sugarhouse and is actively expanding the business.

RSVP here.

Blue Star Families presents a Ben Franklin Circle on March 2, 2-4pm for veterans, military families, caregivers, neighbors, and volunteers. 

Ben Franklin Circles bring people together face-to-face to explore two simple goals: 1) to help us improve ourselves and 2) to help us improve our world. The Circles are modeled after Ben Franklin's "Mutual Improvement Club" which he started as a young man and ran throughout his life. To learn more visit: benfranklincircles.org. 

Register here.

Blue Star Families offers A Healthier and Happier You on March 30, 12:30-2pm for caregivers and their families. 

Partner Stand Beside Them provides life, health, and career coaching as well as tools and strategies to help you live a better 2019! Whether it is seeking employment, starting a new business, going back to school, or trying something totally new that aligns with your skills and values, Stand Beside Them will help you get on the right path. Enjoy a day of presentations, mini-coaching sessions, and networking. Lunch will be provided.

RSVP here.

Join outings leader Aaron Leonard on March 28 – April 1 as Sierra Club Military Outdoors explores Harriman State Park, a 47,000-acre park accessible by bus and train from NYC. This is a RECON outing for the Backpacking from NYC series. 

The Fort Hamilton Community Club invites you to the St. Patrick's Day Brunch on March 17, 11am-2pm, to enjoy a delicious Irish themed Brunch.

Click here for more information.

Join Backpacks For Life for their 4th Annual Golf Outing on April 29, 10:30am. Enjoy a day of networking and golf on one of North Jersey's premier courses while they continue their efforts to serve the veteran community.

10:30am Brunch 

12:00pm Tee Time 

5:00pm Cocktail Hour

6:00pm Awards Dinner

Click here to register or donate.

The Connection Movement celebrates the kickoff of Connection Camp 2019 with the Expand The Love Social on February 23, 7pm-12am. Join in a glorious evening of community, connection, friendship, and fun. 

Expect to expand with connection games, dancing, a sound bath, silent auction, plus unlimited cuddles in the bliss lounge.

RSVP here.

connectioncamp.com

Sussex, NJ

I Was There Film Workshops are sponsored by Patton Veterans Project, Inc. During the workshop, February 26-28, 9:30am-4:30pm, you will work with fellow veterans and professional film instructors to conceive, shoot, and edit a collaborative short film.

This program is specifically designed for veterans coping with stress and transition. Led by filmmaker Benjamin Patton, grandson of General George S. Patton, and his team of professional film instructors to hep veterans express important, service-related experiences - on their terms - in a safe, supportive setting. Note: Limited to 12 veterans - sign up early!