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American Legion Post 196

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American Legion Post 196 - The Beach Post - Milford CT (East Shore) is located at 25 Merwin Ave nestled on the shoreline kitchen is open Friday Saturday Sunday

10/30/2026

On Friday, we wear RED!

10/27/2026

🏈🔥 GAME DAY JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT TASTIER AT POST 196! 🇺🇸🍔

🍔 Build-Your-Own Burgers
🌶️ The Hot & Spicy — Not for the faint of heart!
🥪 Classic BLTs & Crispy Chicken Cutlets
🌯 Chicken Wraps
🍟 Fresh-Cut Fries & Onion Rings
🥣 Homemade Chowders & Linda’s Chili
🥑 Guacamole & Chips

And that’s just part of the lineup!

🍺 KELLY’S GOT YOUR SIX! She’ll be behind the bar all day, keeping everyone properly hydrated while the games are on!

⏰ Kitchen Open: 12:00–4:30 PM

🏈 Football on the TVs, cold drinks at the bar, and Chef Mike working his magic in the kitchen!

🇺🇸 American Legion Post 196 — The Beach Post

COME HUNGRY. STAY FOR THE GAME. SUPPORT YOUR POST! 🍻🏈

10/27/2026

🇺🇸 CALLING ALL VETERANS! 🇺🇸

Foran High School is looking for veterans to speak with students about their military experiences in the classroom.

📅 Tuesday, November 10th
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Foran High School, Milford, CT

Any veterans interested in participating are encouraged to contact Bumper at (203) 736-4463, preferably by November 1st.

A great opportunity to share your experiences and connect with the next generation! 🇺🇸

10/27/2026

🇺🇸 HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED 🇺🇸

A heartfelt thank you to The Academy in Milford for hosting a special Veterans Day Thanksgiving Luncheon to honor our local heroes!

Our veterans have given so much in service to our country, and this is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together, share stories, express gratitude, and enjoy a delicious student-prepared Thanksgiving meal.

🦃 Friday, November 20, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 The Academy – 140 Gulf Street, Milford, CT

Veterans are encouraged to bring photos, medals, or memorabilia from their military service to share their experiences with students.

📩 RSVP:
[email protected]
📞 203-783-3652

To our fellow veterans, from all of us at American Legion Post 196 – The Beach Post: Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your continued contributions to our community. 🇺🇸

We encourage our veteran members to take part in this special event!

10/27/2026

🚁🇺🇸 MISSION: GOOD EATS! 🇺🇸🚁

Chef Mike is reporting for duty, and he’s bringing some serious firepower to the kitchen this weekend at American Legion Post 196 – The Beach Post! 👨‍🍳🔥

We’ve got a full weekend of great food lined up, and trust us… you’re going to want to come hungry!

🦞 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 | 1–7 PM

We’re launching the weekend with a seafood invasion!

🦀 New England, Rhode Island & Manhattan Chowders
🦪 Steamed Clams & Mussels – Red or White Sauce
🍝 Seafood Marinara over Linguine
🦞 Lobster Rolls with Fries or Potato Salad
🥩 Roast Beef Au Jus
🌶️ Sausage-Stuffed Peppers
🥟 Pierogi, Kielbasa & More!

🍔 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

The mission continues with lobster rolls, hearty sandwiches, grinders, chowders, and plenty of Chef Mike’s favorites!

🏈 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 – FOOTBALL & WINGS!

🚨 SUNDAY SPECIAL: FOOTBALL WINGS – JUST $10! 🚨

🍗 Served with celery & dip!

Nothing goes better with Sunday football than cold drinks, great company, and a plate of wings! 🍻🏈

And don’t forget, Friday night’s specials may still be available throughout the weekend. Stop in and see what’s cooking!

🇺🇸 AMERICAN LEGION POST 196
📍 25 Merwin Ave, Milford, CT
⚓ The Beach Post

Good Food. Good People. Great Times.

Come hungry, bring your friends, and let Chef Mike handle the rest!

MISSION ACCEPTED. 🇺🇸🍽️

10/26/2026

🦃🃏 FEAST ON THE FUN! MEATO is coming November 14th! 🍂 9 games, great dinner prizes, and plenty of laughs — including a $150 prize from Lassie’s Restaurant! $25 per person • Games start at 7 PM. • Food available to purchase until 7 PM • Get your ticket(s) at the American Legion Post 196-ask the bartender OR an Auxiliary member for tickets OR
PURCHASE ADVANCE TICKETS HERE - click link below

https://tools.signupgenius.com/c/meato/items

10/26/2026

Cmon down this Friday night for the music of Young Dan & Jumpin’ Johnny!!! 5pm to 7pm at Post 196, THE BEACH POST!

10/26/2026

🇺🇸 A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDER! 🇺🇸

🎉 Please join me in giving a big round of applause to our newly appointed House Committee at American Legion Post 196! 🎉

👏 Congratulations to:

⭐ Bill Battaglia – Chair
⭐ Phil Pilletere – Co-Chair
⭐ Sylvie Beckvermit
⭐ Tony Diblase
⭐ Kelly Ruff
⭐ Nancy Harvey
⭐ Mike Merola
⭐ Mike Schmitt

We are excited to welcome this dedicated group of members who have stepped forward to help make our Post an even better place for everyone!

Our House Committee will focus on improving our building, creating new fundraising opportunities, and bringing our Legion families closer together through teamwork and collaboration.

Our Post is more than just a building — it’s a place where friendships are made, memories are shared, and our Legion family comes together. ❤️🤍💙

To each of our new committee members, thank you for volunteering your time, energy, and ideas! Your willingness to serve is what keeps our Post moving forward.

Let’s show this team our support and wish them great success as they begin this exciting new chapter!

🇺🇸 Here’s to teamwork, fresh ideas, and a bright future for Post 196!

American Legion Post 196
The Beach Post – Milford, CT 🇺🇸

10/26/2026

Polar Plunge Meeting!! Thursday 10/29 @ 430pm
Come down and help plan this amazing event

10/25/2026

More pics from the Aux Halloween bash!!

Address

25 Merwin Avenue
Milford, CT
06460

Opening Hours

Monday	2pm - 10pm
Tuesday	2pm - 10pm
Wednesday	2pm - 10pm
Thursday	2pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 12am
Saturday	11am - 12am
Sunday	11am - 10pm

Telephone

+12038749822

Website

http://WWW.milfordctvets.org/

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