Thanking Our Veterans with Free Brunch and Fellowship

Jul 05, 2008

Please join us in supporting our local veterans by attending a free Veterans Day Appreciation Brunch at the Cress Center, on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 6021 University Avenue, Madison, WI. All are welcome…Veterans, active and non-active duty personnel, family, friends, neighbors and community members! All attendees will be served with a warm meal, friendship and a time to gather around the flag. Meal time begins at 8:30am; Mail Call at 10:00am; assembling for the Flag Raising Ceremony, at 10:30am. The Flag Raising Ceremony is a special time of respect and honor. Celebrate our wonderful flag and the Veterans who endured so much while defending freedom at home and around the globe. The ceremony will be conducted by the Waunakee American Legion Post 360. How can we show appreciation on or around Veterans Day? Attend an event in your area, like the Cress Veterans Appreciation Brunch! Fly a flag or attend the Flag Raising Ceremony at the Cress Veterans Appreciation Brunch! Ask someone about their service, possibly, while you enjoy a hot brunch with Veterans at the Cress Veterans Appreciation Brunch! Write a note or email that recognizes their service to our country that can be shared with a Veteran at the Cress Veterans Appreciation Brunch! Let’s make it a great day of recognition for those special people and their family’s, who served honorably in the military and answered the call for duty to our country, the United States of America! Please attend and RSVP at 608-238-8406; Space is limited so call by Friday, November 10th. Thank you! Carey Cress Fose

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