Veterans breakfast, vaccine clinic is Saturday at Clinton Community Center
At August’s veterans breakfast, U.S. Navy veteran Chalice Bingham displays a plaque he was presented at a recent reunion for those serving on the USS Tutuila. Bingham authored a book for his family and friends titled “The Journey of Chalice,” which details his family history and his own life, including his military service.
Kroger Health will be on hand offering vaccines including flu, COVID, pneumonia, RSV, shingles, tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis, and hepatitis A and B.
This month’s breakfast is sponsored Anderson County American Legion Post 172, while the doughnut sponsor for the event is the Veterans of Foreign War Post 12051 Auxiliary.
The chow line opens at 8:30 a.m. and there will be a program at 9 a.m. honoring veterans.
These breakfasts are held to recognize and honor local veterans and their families for their service to the United States.
Many generous donors are also recognized for providing monthly door prizes.
Anderson County residents and community volunteers are working together to make the breakfasts a free monthly event that will allow veterans of all ages and branches to fellowship and share stories together.
Veterans are welcome to bring spouses, family or friends.
The city of Clinton is recognized as a special sponsor for hosting the monthly location and setup. Local media are especially recognized for their role in letting veterans know about the breakfasts each month.
Breakfasts
coming up:
• Oct. 11 is sponsored by Humana, with Rebecca Watts and Julie Michel.
• Nov. 8 is sponsored by Friends of U.S. Military Families, Inc., along with Roger and Judy Kelly.
• Dec. 12 is sponsored by Denise Palmer.
• Jan. 10 is sponsored by sheriff and employees of the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department.
• Feb. 14 is sponsored by the Clinton Lions Club.
E-mail VeteransofAndersonCounty@gmail.com to learn more, , or visit Facebook and search for Veterans Appreciation Breakfast – Anderson County.
Anyone interested in sponsoring one of the breakfasts should contact Terry Frank at 865-310-4097.
