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August 2025 Newsletter:

From the Peanut Gallery…

The dog days of summer have pulled us into the sauna that is August in Florida. Hot, sweaty. The good news? Inside Post 45, the lights are low, the drinks cold, and the friendship flows freely. Hungry? Seems like there is always some kind of buffet available for every occasion known to man. Karaoke, Bingo, birthdays…Dig in!

Philly Friday is on 8/22. Where else can you get a huge cheesesteak sandwich with coleslaw and beans for only $12.00? Head over to the bar and ask Kelly, Deb, Christie, Becky or Shyla for a cold drink. They have you covered.

Coca Cola put in new lines, new guns, a new ice machine, and a new refrigerator this month. The price was right…all free! They just hope we choose Coke products. It’s not just soda anymore…they also own a beer most of us have heard of…Budweiser! (I’ll have a Corona. They own that too.)

Charlie met with ADT and put in all new cameras. Security is better than ever. The concern was less about the inside than the outside. We expect to have a split-screen on the TV at the far end of the bar. Ladies on the late shift will be able to see front and back lots, see the outside after dark. That’s reassuring for all of us.

Jim Jr. put misters on the patio fans. Hot days are cooler out there than they used to be. Chuckie the karaoke king approves.

Rory and the Sons are running an e-bike raffle. It’s a Pedego cruiser with a brand new battery, charger, helmet and accessories. That thing is beautiful! Tickets are only $10. each, and you don’t need to be present to win.

Come on in and beat the heat while watching the race between Amos and Cindy. If they both pull in at the same time, one runs through the back door as the other runs through the side, Both lusting for the same machine. Our version of musical chairs.

Ellie had cataract surgery and now has Supergirl eyesight. Now she can see Ed right through the walls and know when to run in and grab any money he may win at poker.

Dale went fishing for Haddock in the Pacific Northwest.

Liz finally made an honest man out of Harry! It only took about 11 years. Congratulations to the lovebirds!

Lots more going on, all of us living full lives, happily connected in many ways, not the least of which is AMVETS POST 45!

See you here next month!

Maverick

What’s New:

Bingo is Back!! August 26th at 6PM Food & Sides provided. A $5 donation is requested to help cover costs.

Happenings this month:

Philly Cheesesteak Dinner 8/22 5PM -7PM $12 This is EPIC AND a monthly ongoing event with different featured dinners! Oh and speaking of monthly, get your tastebuds ready…September 19th ½ Chicken & the fixins’ 5PM-7PM $12

Specials:

Happy Hour3-7

White Claw $3.25 HH

Sun Cruiser – Pink Lemonade $3.25 HH

Mimosas $4.00

Bloody Mary’s $5.00 each 2/$9.00

Sunday Buckets $11.00 each

Pitchers All day $9.00 each

Red Shirt Friday-Wear your RED shirt (Remember Everyone Deployed) to support our deployed troops and receive your second beverage free!

Weekly Happenings:

Shuffleboard Saturdays 1PM till done

Poker Sunday & Thursday 1PM

Karaoke with Chuckie Saturday 1PM-5PM (2PM on 2nd Saturday of month)

Dart Night Wednesday 7PM

Opportunities:

E-Bike Pedego cruiser Raffle $5 per chance A Son’s of Amvets Charity Fundraiser

Concealed Weapons Flag Sachel $5 each or 5/$20 -All money raised for the raffle will be used to purchase items for the Homeless Veterans Blessing Bags

Blessing Bags-We need YOUR help to help our homeless vets!

Help us fill the bin! We have drop off locations for needed items for our homeless vets. We will package the blessing bags with the dropped off items and distribute directly to local Homeless Vet locations.

AMVETS Post 45 has a bin ready and is waiting for you to add travel-size items of the following:

Shampoo, Conditioner, Razors, Shaving Cream, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Washcloths (avoid white) Soap, Body Lotion, Deodorant, Gallon-Sized Baggies

Our Partner Drop off Locations:

World Famous Oasis Restaurant

4000 A1A S

St. Augustine, FL32080

Coastal Realty

3942 A1A S

St. Augustine, FL 32080

Shaughnessy’s Sports Grill

4255 US 1 S

ST. Augustine, FL 32086

Sovereign & Jacobs Property Management Company

120 Sea Grove Main Street

St. Augustine FL 32080

St. Augustine Shores Golf Club

707 Shores Blvd.

St. Augustine, FL 32086

Providence Bible Church

7730 County Rd 13 N

St. Augustine, FL 32092

We are seeking other great locations to help support our Homeless Vets Blessing Bag mission. Contact Stephanie McEnany if you would like to donate $’s or to be a location partner. 904-770-8368

AMVET Member Birthday August/September

Randall Cromwell 8/3

Harry Burchell 8/4

Steve Barber 8/8

John Bolan 8/8

Heather Andrews 8/9

James Melton 8/11

James Deadwyler 8/13

Mark Hurley 8/16

Richard Manoukian 8/17

Michael Cameron 8/20

V DeMario 8/21