A Hero's Promise - Missouri Chapter

08/24/2026

📣 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! ❤️

The Waynesville-St. Robert Senior Center is looking for dependable volunteers who can commit to helping on a consistent weekly basis. Having familiar faces we can count on each week makes a HUGE difference in keeping everything running smoothly!

We currently need help with:

🖥️ Front Desk (10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.)
📅 Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Help greet visitors, answer phones, and keep the front desk running smoothly.

🍽️ Kitchen/Serving Line
📅 Fridays (9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.)
Help us serve lunch and keep our meal service moving!

🚚 Truck Unloading (times may vary but usually 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
We need helping hands to unload deliveries and get supplies where they need to go.

🎱 REGULAR BINGO CALLER NEEDED!
📅 Thursdays (12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Do you have a good voice, a little personality, and enjoy having fun? We are also looking for someone who can regularly call Bingo! Our Bingo crowd will keep you on your toes. 😉

Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

We are especially looking for individuals who can choose a day and commit to volunteering that same day each week. Consistency is what we need most right now.

❤️ Give a few hours. Meet some great people. Make a real difference in your community.

👉 Stop by the Waynesville-St. Robert Senior Center to pick up a volunteer application!

And even if you can't volunteer, please SHARE this post, the person we're looking for may be in your friends list!

08/24/2026

08/23/2026

Today we honor and remember U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James D. Hirlston, 21, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Cpl. Hirlston was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

On August 23, 2006, Cpl. Hirlston was killed in action while conducting combat operations in Karmah, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was only 21 years old.

Today, we pause to remember this young Marine who answered our nation's call and gave his life in service to his fellow Marines and his country. His courage, commitment, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace, Cpl. James D. Hirlston. Thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice to this nation.

His duty was to serve, we will always remember. 🇺🇸

08/23/2026

☀️ THIS WEEK AT THE WAYNESVILLE–ST. ROBERT SENIOR CENTER! ☀️

Another great week of good food, fun activities, and even better company is waiting for you! Come grab lunch, stay for an activity, and spend some time with friends. ❤️

🍽️ MONDAY, AUG. 24
Ham & Roll with mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables & fruit
🎁 Door Prize Drawing — 11:45 a.m.

🍽️ TUESDAY, AUG. 25
Chicken Philly Cheesesteak with vegetable pasta salad, grilled onions & peppers & peaches
☕ Men’s Veterans Coffee — 9:00 a.m.
❤️ Health Department — 10:30 a.m.
💪 Move & Groove — 1:00 p.m.

🍽️ WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs with potato salad, baked beans & all the fixings
❓ Trivia — 12:45 p.m.

🍽️ THURSDAY, AUG. 27
Ham & Beans with cornbread, spinach, onions & pears
☕ Women’s Veterans Coffee — 10:00 a.m.
🔴 BINGO — 12:45 p.m.

🍽️ FRIDAY, AUG. 28
Breakfast Bread Pudding with Pork, bananas & fruit juice

📍 1401 Ousley Rd., Waynesville
⏰ Lunch served 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
💵 Age 60+: $5 suggested contribution
💵 Under 60: $7

You don’t have to wait for a special event to stop by. Pull up a chair, enjoy a meal, meet someone new, and be part of our Senior Center family. All are welcome!

❤️ Good Food • Fun Activities • Great Friends • Better Together!

08/23/2026

Today we honor and remember U.S. Army Spc. Thomas J. Barbieri, 24, of Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Spc. Barbieri was assigned to 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

On August 23, 2006, Spc. Barbieri was killed in action south of Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol encountered enemy forces using small-arms fire during combat operations.

Today, we remember a young Soldier and paratrooper who answered his nation's call and made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Rest in peace, Spc. Thomas J. Barbieri. Thank you for your courage, your service, and your sacrifice. You are not forgotten.

His duty was to serve, we will always remember. 🇺🇸

08/23/2026

Grateful, Thankful 🫡 🇺🇸

Prayers for a safe return

08/21/2026

🌟 Join us in Creating Change! 🌟At A Hero's Promise, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more impactful life for our military members, v...

08/21/2026

A former Navy SEAL now serves as an Army chaplain, using his military experience to help soldiers navigate their own struggles. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️

08/21/2026