Hold the Line

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

Record numbers at Scuttlebutt Cafe yesterday! 🇺🇸 We reached 35 attendees and we’re still growing! 🎉

Scuttlebutt Cafe is a safe space to share, connect, enjoy fellowship and patriotic camaraderie with fellow veterans.

Haven’t joined us yet? What are you waiting for? Come see what we’re all about!

📍 Every Tuesday | 9:00–10:30 AM
Stateline Ruritan

Proudly supported by Operation Second Chance. ❤️🇺🇸

09/01/2026

⏳ Update - this retreat is full ❤️🐴

When was the last time you and your spouse truly had time to slow down… breathe… and reconnect?

The demands of military service, injuries, caregiving, work, and everyday life can take a toll on even the strongest relationships. Sometimes, the best way forward is simply taking time away—together.

Operation Second Chance has only a few openings left for our Couples Health & Wellness Retreat at Heroes Ridge!

📅 September 10–13

This special retreat is designed for wounded, injured, and ill veterans and their spouses to step away from the stress of daily life and focus on healing, wellness, and each other.

Throughout the weekend, couples will experience:
🐴 Equine-assisted wellness activities
💆 Reiki and reflexology sessions
🌿 Relaxation and mindfulness
🥾 Peaceful time in nature
❤️ Opportunities to reconnect, communicate, and strengthen your relationship
🔥 Campfires, laughter, meaningful conversations, and time to simply be together

Surrounded by the beauty of the mountains overlooking Gettysburg, Heroes Ridge offers a peaceful setting where healing happens naturally and lasting memories are made.

These retreats fill quickly, and only a handful of spaces remain. If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time.

📩 Contact Operation Second Chance today to learn more or reserve your spot.

Your service has asked so much of you. This weekend is about investing in your health, your relationship, and your future—together. 🇺🇸❤️

08/26/2026

“Healing doesn’t always begin with words. Sometimes, it begins with a horse.” 🐴

Local veterans - October 7th Operation Second Chance and Heroes Ridge will begin another 6-week Equine Therapy Program for wounded, injured, and ill veterans.

Through guided interactions with horses, participants will explore trust, emotional regulation, communication, resilience, and healing in a safe, supportive environment. Horses have a remarkable way of helping us slow down, become present, and reconnect—with ourselves and with others.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this experience, we encourage you to learn more and apply.

Healing doesn’t always begin with words. Sometimes, it begins with a horse. 🇺🇸

08/24/2026

Tomorrow Morning 9am..... Be there.

Sign up for Horse Therapy. If you think you don't need it, you really need to sign up. Email [email protected]

Also sign up for the Soundbath. Think it's a bunch of hooey? Yeah no... Just try it once. When you mind gets clear and the noise in your head stops you'll change your tone pretty quickly. Email Cindy to get your spot for that as well. [email protected]

We also have a new Archery event coming up. Whoop Whoop! Yep, you guessed it... email Cindy to get your spot! [email protected]

08/19/2026

We've got some fun coming up, so make sure to mark your calendars and if registration is required, please email [email protected] to get your spot reserved. You can learn more about these events at www.operaitonsecondchance.org or visit there page: Operation Second Chance

In the meantime, we will see you all on Tuesday for Coffee! Should we make it the battle of the branches? Let's see which branch will have the most in attendance! Coffee doesn't require any kind of registration, so just show up, ( It's open to all Veterans and there caretakers only.) Sorry no Civilians... (we occasionally let one in... but she's a special case!)

08/18/2026

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