Above / With fond memories of good times stuffed with camaraderie by the number, members of the VFW Post 3873 and Auxiliary will host their annual Turkey Raffle at 6PM Sat., Nov. 20, at the Post, 908 W. Jackson Avenue. (PN File Photo)
Update, Nov. 21, 2021 / Oh! What a evening of cheers, packed with enthusiastic barkers selling raffle tickets and fun-loving revelers, all eager to take home prized turkeys, slabs of prime rib and holiday gift baskets. And many folks took a chance to win the 50-50 Raffle.
Original Post, Nov. 13, 2021 / Todd Schuneman, Commander of the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, recently reminded friends and fellow Veterans that the annual Turkey Raffle begins at 6PM Sat., Nov. 20, 2021, returning “live” after a virtual event last year. The public is welcome to attend.
Prize-winning numbers will match up to take home turkeys, meats and gift baskets during the popular fundraiser that typically attracts several hundred supporters for fun and camaraderie to benefit the physical needs of the VFW.
“The fun will take place on the evening on Sat., Nov., 20, at the VFW,” noted Schuneman.
Recognizing that 2021 has been a difficult time for many local restaurants and businesses, organizers are especially grateful to all merchants throughout the local community for supporting Veterans’ events whenever possible.
Purchase raffle tickets during event at VFW
Raffle tickets will be for sale during the Turkey Raffle at the VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson Avenue.
Spirited barkers will sell raffle tickets for turkeys ($1/each), prime rib ($5/each), 50/50 ($5/each) and a number of prize packages sponsored by Auxiliary members ($1/each).
Turkey Raffle benefits programs and operations of VFW
The annual benefit helps to fund the operations of the facility with its canteen, home to Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 and socials for the American Legion Post 43. The VFW is the place where many year-round programs are planned and held to ensure the care of Veterans and their families.
The facility with its large banquet room, Kendall Hall, also is a popular meeting place throughout the year for service organizations such as the Naperville Jaycees and events such as the post’s Friday Night Fish Fry every week during Lent.
The enclosed back porch is another much-used space for meetings and social events.
Kendall Hall also is available for rent. With its large parking lot, local residents find it convenient for fundraisers, birthday and anniversary parties, showers, wedding receptions, family reunions, memorial luncheons and any time space for up to 250 individuals is needed.
For more information about the Turkey Raffle, the VFW Auxiliary and other programs provided by the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, visit www.napervfw3873.org.
Follow local protocols for public safety inside the VFW.
