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For 94 years, members of the Military Order of the Cootie have spread holiday cheer to National Home residents. Since 1928, Cootie Christmas has remained one of the most anticipated events here on campus. The Cooties came to town the week after Thanksgiving, traveling from far and wide to share the holiday spirit at the National Home. The festivities began on Wednesday with a spaghetti dinner hosted b…

Team Rubicon & National Home Facilities Staff The play yard outside the VFW National Home Early Education Center often buzzes with energy as little tykes run and climb on the play equipment during recess. Now a new rubber mulch surface offers an additional level of safety for the youth. “I feel the rubber mulch is safer for the children as it gives a bouncy cushion to prevent injury from falls,” said Iv…

My fellow Veterans, Brothers and Sisters in arms, thank you for your service! These words are heard often around Veterans Day, as the “thing to say.”  But I can tell you, I am very grateful for those who have served and those who continue to serve to keep our nation and its ideals safe from our enemies, both foreign and domestic.  Let’s all appreciate the sacrifices of each other and remember tha…

VFW National Home Life Members gathered recently for their annual meeting. The Annual Meeting of Life Members is when we thank outgoing trustees whose terms have ended and welcome our new incoming trustees. Alongside our new trustees, the new board president and vice president is sworn in as well. During the meeting, Life Members heard an update from Executive Director Mike Wilson, enjoyed a Year-In…

On October 22nd, Trustees, residents, and VFW & Auxiliary leadership gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the doors of our Veteran & Family Resource Center, located in the lower level of our Health & Education building. This resource center was created to offer our veterans and families opportunities on campus to access resources from the community that they may be eligibl…