HDMG SENIOR EXPO

Events, Weekly Coffee Update

At the High Desert Medical Group Senior Expo on Thursday. We ALL tied a Yellow Ribbon round our hearts for veterans, POWs, and a celebration of Tony Orlando’s career honoring them. … and backstage at Senior Expo A special “Thank You” to The Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall – AV Wall for sacred artifacts of the Vietnam War. And a special “Thank You” to Coffee 4 Vets for pouring out hundreds of cups of coffee and Antelope Valley Blue Star Mothers Chapter 14 for keeping it sweet. A final “Thank You” to all the splendid Veterans Service Organizations that helped High Desert Medical Group make this year’s event such a success for ALL our seniors and all those who served in our armed forces who showed up to hear legendary entertainer Tony Orlando share his songs, his experience and love for our country. Click on the images to view gallery.

Congressman Mike Garcia

Announcements, Events, News

=VETERANS= Congressman Mike Garcia on Monday September 16th 08:00 will be at the Veterans Information Center @DV breakfast. He will discuss his VA funding bill and how it will affect your October benefits. Please pass this on to your fellow veteran who may not be on Facebook. Desert Vineyard 1011 East Ave I, Lancaster.

VETERANS ENRICHED NEIGHBORHOOD

Events

VETERANS ENRICHED NEIGHBORHOOD – City of Palmdale – Government Made a Major milestone Saturday with handoff of ceremonial keys to six new veterans and their family members. Among the six receiving keys was Palmdale’s 2023 “Tom Hilzendeger” Veteran of the year. Award named by City of Palmdale for the founder of Vets 4 Veterans Antelope Valley Saturday marked the 30th home built in central Palmdale by the Homes 4 Families veteran housing nonprofit. The homes, underwritten by the city, by Calvet Board California Department of Veterans Affairs. Among those in attendance Lindsey Sin, Secretary CalVet, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger alongside Assemblyman Tom Lackey and Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, chair of Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. Also, Austin Bishop Mayor of Palmdale. Homes are built by Homes4Families on model similar to Habitat For Humanity with volunteers. To qualify veterans invest “sweat equity,” their own hours and labor. High Desert Medical Group along with major sponsors like Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin and Lou Gonzales among the early, key supporters along with more than 120 nonprofits and business leaders of Los Angeles County and the Antelope Valley. Juan Carrillo Assemblyman of Palmdale was represented by field director Vicky Ventura. Additional event photos by Atherine Blanco and Totortolano family photos provided by longtime family friend Dee Black. Click on the images to view gallery.

Homes 4 Families

Events

Please join us in celebrating the next 6 Veteran families receiving keys to their new homes! Our Key Ceremony is taking place August 10th, 2024. RSVP by August 3rd. 818-884-8808