Upcoming Events


Saloon Night November 2024
Nov
5

Saloon Night November 2024

Come to the Defender’s Inn for our monthly Saloon Night, a relaxing evening with live entertainment, refreshments and most of all, an opportunity to meet the wonderful veterans that are your neighbors. This month’s event is on Tuesday, November 5th with set up starting at 6:15 pm at the Scott Building in the Defenders Inn bar. The fun goes until 8 pm.  Enjoy some beer or wine on FOSH. Signup to volunteer here

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Saloon Night October 2024
Oct
1

Saloon Night October 2024

Come to the Defender’s Inn for our monthly Saloon Night, a relaxing evening with live entertainment, refreshments and most of all, an opportunity to meet the wonderful veterans that are your neighbors. This month’s event is on Tuesday, October 1st with set up starting at 6:15 pm at the Scott Building in the Defenders Inn bar. The fun goes until 8 pm.  Enjoy some beer or wine on FOSH. Signup to volunteer with us here.

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Fall Festival 2024
Sep
28

Fall Festival 2024

Our 10th annual Fall Fun Festival is back this year and better than ever. Come out September 28 from 1pm - 5pm and enjoy games, music, foods trucks and beer. Local band Mars Rodeo will be playing. Sponsored by City State Brewing. Volunteers needed!

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Saloon Night September 2024
Sep
3

Saloon Night September 2024

Come to the Defender’s Inn for our monthly Saloon Night, a relaxing evening with live entertainment, refreshments and most of all, an opportunity to meet the wonderful veterans that are your neighbors. This month’s event is on Tuesday, September 3nd with set up starting at 6:15 pm at the Scott Building in the Defenders Inn bar. The fun goes until 8 pm.  Enjoy some beer or wine on FOSH. Signup to volunteer here.

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Saloon Night August 2024
Aug
6

Saloon Night August 2024

Come to the Defender’s Inn for our monthly Saloon Night, a relaxing evening with live entertainment, refreshments and most of all, an opportunity to meet the wonderful veterans that are your neighbors. The event is on Tuesday, August 6th with set up starting at 6:15 pm at the Scott Building in the Defenders Inn bar. The fun goes until 8 pm. Enjoy some beer or wine on FOSH. Signup to volunteer here.

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Independence Day Fireworks 2024
Jul
4

Independence Day Fireworks 2024

  • 140 Rock Creek Church Road Northwest Washington, DC, 20011 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Each year more than 3,000 people come to the Armed Forces Retirement Home on July 4 for a gala event that connects the community with veterans in celebrating America’s independence. In it’s thirteenth year, the annual gathering hosts food trucks, children’s games, and a perfect view from the golf course to watch the National Mall fireworks display.

FOSH provides a bounce house and obstacle course for children, and a contest for most patriotic outfit at the Bike Parade. Adults mingle and enjoy food and drink while listening to the Home’s resident DJ, Billy White, spin top tunes. Best of all, a record number of residents of the Soldiers Home join in the celebration!

This event is NOT POSSIBLE without volunteers. Please consider signing up!

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Saloon Night July 2024
Jul
2

Saloon Night July 2024

Come to the Defender’s Inn for our monthly Saloon Night, a relaxing evening with live entertainment, refreshments and most of all, an opportunity to meet the wonderful veterans that are your neighbors. This month’s event is on Tuesday, July 2nd with set up starting at 6:15 pm at the Scott Building in the Defenders Inn bar. The fun goes until 8 pm.  Enjoy some beer or wine on FOSH. Signup to volunteer here.

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Saloon Night June 2024
Jun
4

Saloon Night June 2024

Come to the Defender’s Inn for our monthly Saloon Night, a relaxing evening with live entertainment, refreshments and most of all, an opportunity to meet the wonderful veterans that are your neighbors. This month’s event is on Tuesday, June 4th with set up starting at 6:15 pm at the Scott Building in the Defenders Inn bar. The fun goes until 8 pm.  Enjoy some beer or wine on FOSH. Signup to volunteer here.

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Saloon Night May 2024
May
7

Saloon Night May 2024

Come to the Defender’s Inn for our monthly Saloon Night, a relaxing evening with live entertainment, refreshments and most of all, an opportunity to meet the wonderful veterans that are your neighbors. This month’s event is on Tuesday, April 2nd with set up starting at 6:15 pm at the Scott Building in the Defenders Inn bar. The fun goes until 8 pm.  Enjoy some beer or wine on FOSH. Signup to volunteer here.

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Saloon Night April 2024
Apr
2

Saloon Night April 2024

Come to the Defender’s Inn for our monthly Saloon Night, a relaxing evening with live entertainment, refreshments and most of all, an opportunity to meet the wonderful veterans that are your neighbors. This month’s event is on Tuesday, April 2nd with set up starting at 6:15 pm at the Scott Building in the Defenders Inn bar. The fun goes until 8 pm.  Enjoy some beer or wine on FOSH. Signup to volunteer here.

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Christmas Tree Lighting
Dec
5
to Dec 7

Christmas Tree Lighting

  • Armed Forces Retirement Home Sherman Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will be held on the main campus. Attend, or volunteer with your family for some holiday cheer. To volunteer contact James Salandro salandrj@gmail.com.

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Saloon Night November
Nov
7
to Nov 10

Saloon Night November

Come to the Defender’s Inn for our monthly Saloon Night. Enjoy entertainment from local musicians, and have some beer or wine on FOSH. Pizza will always be provided. Contact Lou Avenilla to volunteer louaven@msn.com.

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Independence Day Fireworks
Jul
4

Independence Day Fireworks

  • 140 Rock Creek Church Road Northwest Washington, DC, 20011 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Each year more than 3,000 people come to the Armed Forces Retirement Home on July 4 for a gala event that connects the community with veterans in celebrating America’s independence. In it’s thirteenth year, the annual gathering hosts food trucks, children’s games, and a perfect view from the golf course to watch the National Mall fireworks display.

Each year FOSH provides a bounce house and obstacle course for children, and a contest for most patriotic outfit at the Bike Parade. Adults mingle and enjoy food and drink while listening to the Home’s resident DJ, Billy White, spin top tunes. Best of all, a record number of residents of the Soldiers Home join in the celebration!

This event is NOT POSSIBLE without volunteers. Please consider signing up!

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Saloon Night-TRIVIA
Feb
7

Saloon Night-TRIVIA

Come to the Defender’s Inn for our monthly Saloon Night. Enjoy Trivia night and have some beer or wine on FOSH. Contact Lou Avenilla to volunteer : Louis Avenilla <louaven@msn.com> James Salandro <salandrj@gmail.com>

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Saloon Night
Jan
3

Saloon Night

Come to the Defender’s Inn for our monthly Saloon Night. Enjoy entertainment from local musicians, and have some beer or wine on FOSH. Pizza will always be provided. Contact Lou Avenilla to volunteer louaven@msn.com.

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Christmas Tree Lighting
Dec
6

Christmas Tree Lighting

The annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will be held on the main campus. Attend, or volunteer with your family for some holiday cheer. To volunteer contact James Salandro salandrj@gmail.com.

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