Free Celebration at Veterans Organization in Citrus Heights

CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - The Veterans Community Center invites the public to attend our “Salute Our Veterans” from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 6921 Sylvan Road, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, our first annual open-to-public Veteran’s Day celebration at the center.

Our mission exists of volunteers and veterans who serve veterans. We offer various programs, activities, resources, mid-day meals three times a week, guest speakers who deliver education on diverse topics, and several special entertainment events throughout the year for veterans in our community and the surrounding region. Veterans are invited to come in and embrace the benefits that our center has to offer and share comraderie with fellow veterans of all ages.

“We invite everyone to come celebrate with us and support our veterans. We invite all military veterans and encourage others to come visit us and learn more about what we do at the center.” Jeanne Rounsavell, President

Our event will be held outdoors onsite at our center. We invite all veterans, their family and friends, and all patriots to come celebrate America’s heroes and love for country. Enjoy a FREE concert performed by the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band led by Kody Tickner as they perform a variety of traditional favorites from 11:30am to 12:30pm, proceeded by Flag Retirement ceremony at 1:00pm. Our center will provide concessions for sale with a variety of hot and cold drinks, food, and snacks. Fun for all ages!

Email: [email protected] or call 916-806-4852 for more information. Alcohol-free event. Free parking accommodations.

At the Veterans Community Center, we strive to provide the absolute best in a haven with solidarity and camaraderie for our local veterans, retired and active. Our private owned and operated 501 ( c ) ( 3) non-profit was established in 2013 by the late Jim Rounsavell, and his surviving wife, Jeanne. We operate solely on the generosity of private donations only and fundraisers.

Jim demonstrated incredible vision and perseverance to help fellow veterans cope, especially those suffering with PTSD and other disabilities. We invite veteran organizations and other community organizations to contact the center to learn more about how they can help with our mission to serve those who have so dutifully served us!