Tag: Desert Storm Veteran

Broward County FL – Boccia 2026 Events

As a friendly reminder, we will have our next class of the Boccia Program tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Sunrise Civic Center Gymnasium, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. For your reference, attached are the program guidelines. The program guidelines will be displayed on site at the weekly program.

SEE FLYER FOR ADDITIONAL DATES PAST THE ONES LISTED.

To sign up for Boccia notifications, please visit:
https://www.remind.com/join/7h8hb6

Please wear comfortable athletic clothing and closed-toed shoes, preferably sneakers, and bring a bag with a water bottle and a towel.

If you are unable to attend class, please call 954-357-8170 or email SpecialPopulations@Broward.org.

 In the case of bad weather, we will communicate a rainy-day schedule plan ahead of class time.

Special Populations Guidelines

Pinellas County FL – Hero Fest

Pinellas County – Largest day honoring Veterans and 1st Responders.

Free Live Concert – CROSSFIRE CREEK

Please see flyer for more information.

Miami Dade – Victor Archery Program

Link to sign up and view calendar –
https://teamup.com/ksvfiym4wm3c3vpxri

Note that times and locations may change from time to time so you have to stay informed.

This adapted sports program is an outdoor, multi-sport, program that provides
disabled veterans with the opportunity to engage in various activities.
Activities include archery, boccia, cycling, fishing, golf, paddle sports, swimming,
trap shooting, and wheelchair basketball.
This program seeks to serve disabled veterans who have become disabled because
of spinal cord injury, amputation, head injury, multiple sclerosis, visual impairments,
other diseases which may impact endurance or mobility, and those individuals
who have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Participants must call in advance to pre-register and get signed up for the schedule of activities.

FREE to all disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces.

ARCHERY TOURNAMENT TUESDAY MARCH 3RD, 2026  10AM TO 12PM 

This program is funded by a grant from the United States Department
of Veterans Affairs. The opinions, findings, and conclusions stated herein
are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of
the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Miami Dade Victor Program Trap Shooting

Note that all NEW participatns must contact Jorge Batista in advance….  Meet at Trap/Skeet Field # 1 

Trap Shooting Tournament Wednesday March 18th, 2026  10am to 12pm

Link to sign up and view calendar – https://teamup.com/ksvfiym4wm3c3vpxri

Note that times and dates may change from time to time so you have to stay informed.

This adapted sports program is an outdoor, multi-sport, program that provides
disabled veterans with the opportunity to engage in various activities.
Activities include archery, boccia, cycling, fishing, golf, paddle sports, swimming,
trap shooting, and wheelchair basketball.
This program seeks to serve disabled veterans who have become disabled because
of spinal cord injury, amputation, head injury, multiple sclerosis, visual impairments,
other diseases which may impact endurance or mobility, and those individuals
who have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Participants must call in advance to pre-register and get signed up for the schedule of activities.

FREE to all disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces.

This program is funded by a grant from the United States Department
of Veterans Affairs. The opinions, findings, and conclusions stated herein
are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of
the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

VFW Post 8195 Guest Speaker William “Bill” Watts

Join us to learn more about VFW Post 8195 in Hollywood Florida.   Meeting starts at 7:00 pm sharp with Bill expected to speak sometimes around 7:30pm

Join us for a powerful and meaningful evening with special guest speaker William “Bill” Watts of Vet Info.

Bill will address the critical topics of suicide prevention and intervention, while sharing his mission of bringing Veterans together through connection, understanding, and support. Having spoken across the country as part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf War Illness Research Advisory Committee, Bill brings national insight and personal experience to this urgent conversation.

He speaks with honesty about the struggles many carry in silence — shedding light on the dark truths too often left unspoken — and offers hope, awareness, and pathways to support.

📍 VFW Post 8195
Hollywood, Florida

This is more than a talk — it’s a chance to stand together, support one another, and strengthen our Veteran community.