It had been a long, hot day. When I showed up at the American Legion Post 212 for their monthly free dinner, I was tired, not particularly hungry and not feeling very sociable. But then I opened the door and the aroma of wonderfully prepared BBQ came drifting out. That changed everything! The food was wonderful. Not only large quantities of pulled pork, but there was chicken, delicious cole slaw, and homemade beans with bacon (yum!). Desserts included cookies and chocolate cake. Margo McCaffery and Debbie Boeck, members of the Union County Veteran Volunteers, prepared this feast.

My appetite took a leap as I smelled the fabulous food and met and chatted with Veterans and their spouses. The room was full of energy. I forgot all about being tired and unsociable. What a fun event! And what interesting people! My energy was restored, my spirits lifted.

The Veterans Volunteers prepare a special homemade meals free for all Veterans and their spouses on the first Monday of every month from 6:00-6:45. Good food. Good conversation. Come as you are. You won’t be sorry!