"I think the "Friends" give combat veterans a chance to help vets in need and provide service to various community organizations. It's also a place to be with other vets who understand the challenges and can give you information about services and benifits you may not know about."
D Hildreth

"The Friends, is a safe haven for veterans"
J Condon

Mission
We want to introduce you to a new organization that has been formed as an adjunct to the Springfield Vet Center . Its purpose is to encourage social, recreational, educational, health and wellness programs for you. Examples of such activities might include: fishing trips, holiday parties, chess, bowling and hiking activities, speaker program and Tai Chi just to name a few, but the options are unlimited. You are invited to participate in any of three ways:

ACTIVITIES

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To Be Announced / up-coming events • Springfield Vet Center Annual (Holiday) Party (Jan. 20, 2012) • Events of YOUR choice (contact us!) Upcoming 2012 Federal Holidays: • Monday, January 2nd - New Year’s Day • Monday, January 16th - Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. • Monday, February 20th - Washington’s Birthday • Monday, May 28th - Memorial Day • Wednesday, July 4th - Independence Day • Monday, September 3rd - Labor Day • Monday, October 8th Columbus Day • Monday, November 12th - Veterans Day • Thursday, November 22nd - Thanksgiving Day • Tuesday, December 25th - Christmas Day For further information on any event please contact the Friends of the Springfield Vet Center at (413) 737-5167: President – Diane Hildreth Vice President – Robert Reddick Secretary - Bruce Goulding Treasurer – Joe Andrews