Friday, December 1, 2017 saw over two hundred veterans, families, and friends attend the annual Christmas event at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building. Chef Juanita Gonzales served up a delicious turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, salad, and rolls. Desserts were provided by the attendees. Santa made an appearance and handed out gifts to over 40 children. Mary Gosiak conducted a raffle that had just about every attendee go home with a prize. A

Life member of Chapter 223 passed away on November 6, 2017. Dennis served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was active in the Burbank Gardens Neighborhood Association in Santa Rosa. In his youth he was a proud member of the Campion Marching Band. He was an avid camper, hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He was also a frequent winner of the raffle prize at the Chapters' monthly meetings. A brief military service will be held on December 6th at 11:00 am at the Sacramento V