Veterans

Hello Veterans, Families & Friends;

   Well we are off and running in 2026, can you believe it is almost June already.  As we prepare to enter our summer months, please take time to pay respect and remember our fallen comrades and honor their ultimate sacrifice this Memorial day.  We will be gathering in many towns across the area and nation to ensure they are not forgotten.  We will also gather that afternoon at the Military Appreciation Day Game at Innovative Field to enjoy the game, see the below reminder to request a seat.  You will also find our busy June calendar and hope everyone can find something to enjoy on our schedule we encourage you to request a seat.  Finally, don't miss our future events we will host in the fall, even though they are months away, the sign up deadlines are in June and August, so be sure to request a seat sooner than later so you don't miss out.  Any issues or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out and ask.

   As a reminder, we plan our events with a maximum capacity number for each one, with an open,"request a seat" window for them on our calendar.  Once the window closes, typically seven days prior to the event, we then go through the prioritization criteria and send out the confirmation emails, or wait list emails if we are over our maximum planned capacity.  Our goal is to ensure everyone has a chance to go to the scheduled activity they want to attend, however please understand that our programs, events, and activities are not first come first serve.  We prioritize attendance based off the following list (in order);
 
1:  Livingston County Veterans, first time participants
2:  Livingston County Veterans, no matter how many events participated in.
3:  Any County Veterans, first time participants
4:  Any County Veterans, no matter how many events participated in.
 
   The NYS Dwyer Coalition website has information about what the Dwyer Program is, our mission, and more importantly, an interactive NY State Map with click-able counties linked to the organization running the Dwyer Program in that county, https://josephpdwyerpeerproject.org/dwyer-counties.  It is a one stop shop for all of NYS Dwyer Programs, be aware that New York State funds all 62 counties to facilitate a PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Program.  If you do not see information linked in your County, please reach out to your County Veteran Services Agency or Office of Mental Health and inquire.  They should know how the program is being executed in your county. Again, this is our (all Veterans) program, if you are looking for specific information, your counties elected officials, Office of Mental Health or Veteran Service Agencies should be able to steer you in the right direction to find your local Dwyer Program and link you up with the services, programs, events, or activities being provided in your area for all Veterans.
Official NY State Dwyer Coalition Website:  https://www.josephpdwyerpeerproject.org/
Request a seat at one of our events by visiting our website, clicking the link below (hold ctrl and click at same time), or by scanning the QR codes with your cell phone cameras:

FINAL REMINDER:  ****Request a Seat by 18 June 2026***

3 July 2026 @ 8:00 a.m.
Car Show Extravaganza for Veterans / Chicken BBQ @ LIVCO Poppy Monument - Veteran & Family
https://www.livcovets.com/event-details/car-show-2/form


JUNE FREE EVENTS:

1 June 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Ice Cream Social at Minnehan's - Veteran & Family Event
https://www.livcovets.com/event-details/ice-cream-social-4/form

3 June 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Warrior Wednesday Dinner - Veteran Only
https://www.livcovets.com/event-details/warrior-wednesday-dinner-40/form

10 June 2026 @ 5:45 a.m.
Fishing Charter @ Conesus Lake - Veteran Only
https://www.livcovets.com/event-details/fishing-charter-w-harrington-outfitters-14/form

13 June 2026 @ 12:00 p.m.
2v2 Call of Duty (CoD) Tournament - Veteran & Family
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdmlGGOE1slsjmlJ-MKL3Zbhk7EcbSAGJSeeINHgyIPNpGLw/viewform?pli=1

15 June 2026 @ 7:00 a.m.
Early Riser's Breakfast @ Brian's USA Diner - Veteran Only
https://www.livcovets.com/event-details/early-riser-coffee-club-42/form

17 June 2026 @ 12:30 p.m.
Warrior's Welding (Art Placement) @ Al Lorenz Park - Veteran Only
https://www.livcovets.com/event-details/warriors-welding-art-placement/form

18 June 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.
Pontoon Platoon @ Vitale Park - Veteran + 1
2026 Veteran's Pontoon Platoon Registration

18 June 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.
Pontoon Platoon @ Vitale Park - Veteran + 1
2026 Veteran's Pontoon Platoon Registration

20 June 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.
Bowling Brigade @ Mt Morris Lanes - Veteran & Family
https://www.livcovets.com/event-details/bowling-brigade-24/form


FUTURE EVENT: ****Request a Seat by 13 August 2026***

4-6 September 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.
Veteran & Family Camping @ Silverlaken Estates - Veteran & Family
https://www.livcovets.com/event-details/veteran-family-camping/form

Veterans & Families, we listened to your responses and have planned an amazing event at Silverlaken Estates that everyone will enjoy.  Join us 4-6 September 2026 for a great weekend lakeside. We look forward to spending the weekend with our Veterans & Families.  Silverlaken Estates offers 26 different accommodations for glamping - from the original cottage that has multiple rooms and tiny homes, to tents on the lake. Please let us know how many adults and children you wish to bring and we will try to match you up with the best accommodation that fits your needs. Check in Friday afternoon.

Meals Provided:

Friday - Dinner

Saturday - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,

Sunday - Breakfast

FUTURE COLLABORATION EVENT: (Honor Flight - Rochester & Livingston County Dwyer Program)
****Request a Seat by 15 June 2026***

2-4 October 2026 @ 9:30 a.m.
Honor Flight @ Washington D.C. - Veteran & Guardian
https://honorflightrochester.org/veteran-application/


We are partnering up with our Honor Flight Rochester friends to provide a "ground flight" for Livingston County Veterans that want to experience the D.C. Honor Flight but can't or don't want to fly. Ensure to add "M98 BUS" as a comment in the Additional Health Concerns box on the application.  Request a seat by 15 June to be considered. Click to see additional details.

We hope to see you out at an event.  Be well.

Thank You,

Bob Wolter
Veteran Engagement Specialist
7 Murray Hill Drive
Mt. Morris, NY 14510
(585) 243-7960 (O)
(585) 200-9742 (C)