
Honoring Veterans this November
November 4, 2023
• This month there will be many opportunities to honor veterans near and far with a few events being hosted by town departments and organizations.
On Saturday, November 11th, the town will be hosting it’s annual observance at Memorial Park starting at 11am. Alongside the speakers, dignitaries and flag raising there will also be coffee and donuts served, courtesy of the Needham Exchange Club and a collation immediately following at the Needham VFW Post 2498.
In fact, throughout the month, the Exchange Club will be participating in a clothing drive for the New England Center and Home for Veterans. They have put out a call specifically for underwear for both men and women, but will also accept gift cards and cash donations. Collection points have been set for several locations around town over the next week leading up to Veterans Day.
The Needham Council on Aging and the Center at the Heights also have a few events lined up with veterans in mind. On Thursday, November 9th, they will be hosting a Veterans Day dinner where vets of all ages can learn about the different services that are available within the town. Later in the month, Bob Begin will present a lecture on the USS Bunker Hill, which served the country in the Pacific during World War II. The talk will take place on Wednesday, November 22nd at 1pm.
More Stories
Seniors Foster ‘Community Connections’ through CATH
May 22, 2025 • The Center at the Heights revamped a pre-pandemic program aimed at providing local seniors company and...
Needham Packs 3 Millionth Meal for Haiti
April 28, 2025 • A spring tradition encourages community service and represents a source of pride for St. Joseph Parish...
A ‘Celebration of Life’ for Needham Marathon Runners
April 18, 2025 • Ahead of the 129th Boston Marathon, locals extolled the joy and revelry the race brings. Needham...
CATH Dishes Out a Sense of Community
March 6, 2025 • At their "Soup It Forward" event, the Center at the Heights served up more than tasty...
Needham Veteran Explores Faith, Service
March 5, 2025 • Following the publication of his first book in 2019, Tom Keating shares memories of war, his...
Needham Delivers for the Holidays
December 19, 2024 • During the holidays, three Needham nonprofits ramp up their efforts to support people in need, through...