DAV Hardware City Chapter 8

08/01/2026

Only 8 weeks to go to the vets charity golf event of the year, the Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open, presented by Liberty Bank. Friday, September 25 at Tunxis Country Club. Sign up today and Do it for the Vets! All net funds raised benefit DAV Hardware City Chapter 8, House of Heroes Connecticut and other wonderful Veteran and active-duty military causes. Connecticut Veterans Bulletin Quilts of Valor Connecticut Marine Corps League Detachment 781 Veterans Strong Community Center

Register to play:
https://davchapter8.org/golden-kielbasa/golden-kielbasa-golfers-online-registration/

Sponsorships/tee signs:

https://davchapter8.org/golden-kielbasa/sponsorship-opportunities-golden-kielbasa/

Dinner Tickets:
https://davchapter8.org/golden-kielbasa/golden-kielbasa-dinner-only-online-registration/

07/26/2026

Win a trip to Pebble Beach! For the second straight year Charity Golf International long-drive pros Eric Lunt and Andrew Fernandes will join us at DAV Chapter 8's Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open September 25 to dazzle the field with their long-drive prowess, raising funds for the cause! Players who choose to participate when they happen upon Eric and Andrew out on the course will have a chance to win a trip for two to world-famous Pebble Beach! Sign up for the "GK" today - Do it for the Vets! All net funds raised benefit DAV Hardware City Chapter 8, House of Heroes Connecticut and other wonderful Veteran and active-duty military causes. Connecticut Veterans Bulletin Quilts of Valor Connecticut Marine Corps League Detachment 781 Veterans Strong Community Center

Learn more:

https://davchapter8.org/charity-golf-international-long-drive-pros-eric-lunt-andrew-fernandes-will-again-dazzle-with-distance-at-2026-golden-kielbasa/

Register to play:
https://davchapter8.org/golden-kielbasa/golden-kielbasa-golfers-online-registration/

Sponsorships/tee signs:

https://davchapter8.org/golden-kielbasa/sponsorship-opportunities-golden-kielbasa/

Dinner Tickets:
https://davchapter8.org/golden-kielbasa/golden-kielbasa-dinner-only-online-registration/

07/14/2026

At September 25's Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open, presented by Liberty Bank, we will have the privilege of again presenting the prestigious Angelo Tomasso, Sr. and Angelo Tomasso, Jr. Veteran of Distinction Awards. This year's honorees are decorated Newington Army Vet Robert Roy, who is fighting the cancer battle of his life, and the late Kensington Marine John Lynch, whose legacy of stalwart Veterans community leadership continues on. Whether you make a day of it out on the course, come for the awards dinner only, or support us with a sponsorship or tee sign, this is one special Veterans charity event worthy of your generosity. Do it for the Vets! Connecticut Veterans Bulletin Quilts of Valor Connecticut House of Heroes Connecticut Marine Corps League Detachment 781 Veterans Strong Community Center

Learn more: https://davchapter8.org/dav-chapter-8-to-honor-decorated-newington-army-vet-robert-roy-as-well-as-marine-corps-vet-the-late-john-lynch-of-kensington-at-september-25-golden-kielbasa-veterans-open/

Register to play: https://davchapter8.org/golden-kielbasa/golden-kielbasa-golfers-online-registration/

Dinner Tickets: https://davchapter8.org/golden-kielbasa/golden-kielbasa-dinner-only-online-registration/

Sponsorships/Tee Signs: https://davchapter8.org/golden-kielbasa/sponsorship-opportunities-golden-kielbasa/

07/03/2026

Happy 250 Years America! Celebrate today by registering for the one, the only Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open September 25 at Tunxis CC. Register here: https://share.google/5uUAI9Ziq96122MVb

06/06/2026

82 years ago today. Never forget.

Today is D-Day Remembrance Day... on June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord — the massive amphibious invasion of N**i-occupied France along the beaches of Normandy. It became one of the largest and most consequential military operations of World War II, involving thousands of ships, aircraft, and ground troops across multiple nations.

The operation marked a turning point in the war in Europe, eventually leading to the liberation of Western Europe from N**i control. The fighting on the beaches — Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno, and Sword — came at a heavy cost, with thousands of soldiers killed or wounded on the first day alone.

Today, D-Day is remembered not just as a military milestone, but as a moment defined by sacrifice, coordination, and courage from ordinary people placed in extraordinary circumstances.

It remains one of the most studied and honored events of the 20th century.

A day to remember those who never made it home.

06/05/2026

The core mission of Wreaths Across America of New Britain, part of the national Wreaths Across America program, is to Remember, Honor and Teach. Teaching the younger generation of the value and importance of service to our nation - and of honoring the memories of those who served and are no longer with us - is paramount to our initiative. Our local program is fortunate to enjoy a strong, supportive relationship with the Consolidated School District of New Britain, and the school system's educators, administrators and students. We could not have successfully managed our wonderful 2026 Pasta Dinner Fundraiser on May 6 without the generous, hard-working support of more than 30 New Britain students from the NBHS Hurricane Battalion - JROTC and the New Britain Senior High School Culinary Program, who both presented the colors for our ceremonies and graciously served pasta meals with poise and professionalism to more than 400 hungry members of the community. They did a magnificent job, and earlier this week DAV Chapter 8 and Wreaths Across America of New Britain Planning Committee members had a chance to gather many of these students together for an afternoon pizza party to thank them for their volunteerism and support. It is uplifting and inspiring to know that so many of our youth have a genuine understanding of and appreciation for service and sacrifice. Please be sure to Save the Date for our 2026 Wreaths Across America of New Britain Day on December 19 at Fairview Cemetery.

05/08/2026

What a fantastic evening it was on Wednesday as we held our 2026 Pasta Dinner Fundraiser in support of the Wreaths Across America of New Britain Day (WAANB) event coming in December. More than 400 enthusiastic patriots joined in to help us raise thousands of dollars to support this important annual community tradition. The evening was made all the more special as the WAANB Planning Committee surprised our retiring Chapter 8 Commander, Dennis Taricani, with a moving tribute in honor of his decades of service to the Veterans community. Special guests Mayor Bobby Sanchez, Connecticut Veterans Affairs Commissioner Ron Welch and House of Heroes Connecticut Executive Director Carol May all joined us to honor Dennis. The tribute was topped off by the presentation to Dennis of a commissioned painting by New Britain artist James D'Amore. There is not enough room in this space to thank all of our sponsors, but we'd like to extend special gratitude to our Patriot Sponsors The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Anthony Micacci & Family, Perkins Travel, Unity Lodge No.148, Connecticut Freemasons and the VFW Post 511. And the rock stars of the night may have been our Consolidated School District of New Britain high school student volunteers (servers and color guard) including members of the New Britain Senior HS Culinary Program and NBHS Hurricane Battalion - JROTC. Thanks to everyone who pitched in to help make this annual event another smash success - the thousands of dollars you help raise will keep this important program honoring those who served and those we've lost going for years to come. If you or your company are interested in sponsoring this program, please visit www.davchapter8.org and look for Wreaths Across America under Events. There is also a complete event photo gallery on our site. (Thank you to Paul Salina. Lucia Micacci and Charlene Buden for the terrific photos.)

05/05/2026

It's not too late to get your tix for our 2026 Pasta Dinner Fundraiser this Wednesday! We need your support to keep the wonderful Wreaths Across America of New Britain tradition alive! Tickets only $20. Click link above. Thank you for honoring those who served and those we've lost.

04/29/2026

Support Wreaths Across America of New Britain. Come to our 2026 Pasta Dinner Fundraiser next Wednesday. It's the right thing to do to honor those who served and those we've lost. Tickets only $20. Click link above.

04/28/2026

Get your tickets TODAY for next Wednesday's Wreaths Across America of New Britain 2026 Pasta Dinner Fundraiser! Let's PACK the VFW 511! Tickets HERE: https://davchapter8.org/wreaths-across-america-new-britain/upcoming-fundraisers/pasta-dinner-2026/