OCEAN CITY – A dozen members of Ocean City’s American Legion Post 524 Auxiliary brought summer sunshine to residents of the Vineland Veterans Home recently with a biennial event called Fruit and Bingo.
Veterans were served fresh fruit as they played bingo with prizes totaling $500. The afternoon of fun and games was organized by Auxiliary member Joanne Marzulli, and is another activity sponsored by the local American Legion family, designed for local veterans and their spouses.
“We hold this event each June and December,” said Marzulli. “It is a way to say ‘thank you’ to former military personnel who have sacrificed so much for their country.”
The Auxiliary is one of three branches of the American Legion, with membership open to family members of living or deceased veterans who were honorably discharged or still serving honorably.
“Our motto is: We answer the call of Service not Self,” added Marzulli. “It is our mission to serve and give back to America’s finest – our servicemen and women.”
Auxiliary meetings are held every second Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 524, 3304 Bay Avenue in Ocean City. Additional membership information can be requested from Karen Laughlin at (609) 412-6838 or by emailing klaug57006@comcast.net .
Lower Township – Same old, same old local talent that complains about the 2nd homeowners and the vacation rental property owners are now moaning about the Christmas decorations along Beach Drive and Douglass Park…
