Geneva Renee is always a hit when she performs on behalf of Friends of the Soldiers Home at the Armed Forces Retirement Home-D.C. This was particularly true Tuesday night, when a big crowd of Home residents at Defenders Inn on campus and several Friends volunteers enjoyed Renee’s singing. The event was extra special because Geneva was joined by a guest vocalist, B. Jackson Caesar. Some residents danced while others sang or hummed along to the tunes they knew quite well. Friends purchased drinks and pizza to complete the fun-time atmosphere. Thank you volunteers and donors for making the monthly Saloon Nights possible! The next Saloon Night is March 1. Write volunteerfriendsofsoldiers@gmail.com to be part of it!

Story and photos by John Hughes.

Wow – what a fun night at this month’s Saloon Night!  Betty Entzminger serenaded us and the lucky residents who attended got a sneak preview of the food coming to 201 Uphsur St in only two weeks!!  Slash Run will be opening later this month and will have burgers, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and a full bar.  Co-owners Gordon Banks and Jackie Greenbaum set up a burger bar with all the fixins at Saloon Night and later set up an ice cream sundae bar!  As if all this wasn’t enough, they announced a 15% discount for all residents of the AFRH at their new restaurant!  We are all excited about spending time with residents and neighbors once Slash Run opens!  Many thanks again to co-owners Jackie and Gordon and all the volunteers who made this night so special!

Cinco de Mayo was a festive celebration at this month’s Saloon Night! Friends and veterans mingled over mariachi music and margaritas! We also had tacos, chips, salsa, and guacamole from El Togoroz. There was a particularly strong showing from some of our female veterans this month and of course all the regulars were there, too! Next month we’re expecting burgers from the coming-soon on Upshur St burger joint called Slash Run, which will open across from the gates of the Home in mid-June!