CURRENT EVENTS
Kindness During Quarantine
Project
Starting the week of April 6, 2020,
Wounded Vets Strong
will be working directly with Simsbury Social Services
providing handmade cards and letters to be included
with weekly delivered food/meals for those in need.
Help us bring smiles and joy to others!
Please contact WVS for details on how you can help!
Wounded Vets Strong
will be working directly with Simsbury Social Services
providing handmade cards and letters to be included
with weekly delivered food/meals for those in need.
Help us bring smiles and joy to others!
Please contact WVS for details on how you can help!
PREVIOUS EVENTS
WVS T-shirt Sales
We will be selling WVS T-shirts to raise money for our charities before every home football game.
Will send via Remind with the schedule for officers and members.
Home Football Schedule @ Holden Field:
Friday, 9/20 7:00pm vs Amity
Friday, 10/4 7:00pm vs New Britain
Friday, 10/11 7:00pm vs Conard
Friday, 11/8 7:00pm vs Enfield
Friday, 11/26 7:00pm vs Avon
Will send via Remind with the schedule for officers and members.
Home Football Schedule @ Holden Field:
Friday, 9/20 7:00pm vs Amity
Friday, 10/4 7:00pm vs New Britain
Friday, 10/11 7:00pm vs Conard
Friday, 11/8 7:00pm vs Enfield
Friday, 11/26 7:00pm vs Avon
Simsbury High School Veteran's Day Ceremony
Join us in honoring our Simsbury High School Veterans
at 7:05am on Monday, November 11, 2020 in the library.
Thank the SHS Veterans for their service
and watch as they are presented
with the student made Freedom Pens!
at 7:05am on Monday, November 11, 2020 in the library.
Thank the SHS Veterans for their service
and watch as they are presented
with the student made Freedom Pens!
Simsbury High School Activities Fair
Join us at the Simsbury High School Activities Fair
in the Blue Gym on Monday, August 23rd!
We will be giving out information about our club and
engaging as many incoming new students as we can!
Hope to see you there!
in the Blue Gym on Monday, August 23rd!
We will be giving out information about our club and
engaging as many incoming new students as we can!
Hope to see you there!
Simsbury High School
Come to the lobby of Simsbury High School, Tuesday May 28th and buy some sweets to support Wounded Warrior Project®.
We will be set up and ready to go at 2:10pm! See you all there!
We will be set up and ready to go at 2:10pm! See you all there!
9th Annual Simsbury Memorial Day Bake Sale
Benefiting
Wounded Warrior Project®
Benefiting
Wounded Warrior Project®
Next event is our annual Simsbury Memorial Day Bake Sale benefiting Wounded Warrior Project®.
The bake sale will take place on Monday, May 27th at 12:30 pm until the parade ends at The Simsbury ABC House (front lawn) along the parade route.
Please support this event by donating baked good, volunteering, or making a donation! Baked goods can be dropped off starting at 12:15 pm and throughout the event or contact WVS.
Hope to see you there!
The bake sale will take place on Monday, May 27th at 12:30 pm until the parade ends at The Simsbury ABC House (front lawn) along the parade route.
Please support this event by donating baked good, volunteering, or making a donation! Baked goods can be dropped off starting at 12:15 pm and throughout the event or contact WVS.
Hope to see you there!
Chipotle Fundraiser
Please join WVS at the Chipotle at the Farmington Valley Shoppes on Saturday, May 11th from 5:00pm - 8:30pm!
Tell the cashier that you are supporting the fundraiser and Chipotle will donate a percentage of the proceeds to WVS. All proceeds will then be donated to charities supporting wounded veterans!
Bring yourself, family and friends! Hope to see you all there!
Tell the cashier that you are supporting the fundraiser and Chipotle will donate a percentage of the proceeds to WVS. All proceeds will then be donated to charities supporting wounded veterans!
Bring yourself, family and friends! Hope to see you all there!
Simsbury Travel Basketball Club
( STBC)
Concession Fundraiser 2019
( STBC)
Concession Fundraiser 2019
Once again, WVS will be providing concessions during the STBC Games to raise money for
wounded veterans through Wounded Warrior Project® and Fisher House CT®.
Please show your support by donating baked goods, helping at the concession table,
and cheering on the STBC players at their games.
See below for dates and times that we will be at SHS:
* Sunday, February 17: Starting @ TBA
* Saturday, February 23: Starting @ TBA
Concession table will be located in hallway between blue and gold gyms.
wounded veterans through Wounded Warrior Project® and Fisher House CT®.
Please show your support by donating baked goods, helping at the concession table,
and cheering on the STBC players at their games.
See below for dates and times that we will be at SHS:
* Sunday, February 17: Starting @ TBA
* Saturday, February 23: Starting @ TBA
Concession table will be located in hallway between blue and gold gyms.
Barnes and Noble Gift Wrap Fundraiser
Please come to the Barnes and Noble Store at 110 Albany Turnpike, Canton on Sunday, December 16th.
WVS will be providing free gift wrapping for customers from 9:00am - 3:00pm!
Donations accepted and will benefit charities supporting wounded veterans!
WVS will be providing free gift wrapping for customers from 9:00am - 3:00pm!
Donations accepted and will benefit charities supporting wounded veterans!
Holiday Cards for Wounded Veterans
Please stop by the Starbucks at 930 Hopmeadow Rd, Simsbury CT
where you can write a special note to a veteran.
Cards and envelopes provided!
Holiday Cards available to fill out from December 10-14th !
WVS will distribute to a Connecticut Veterans Hospital in time for the holidays!
where you can write a special note to a veteran.
Cards and envelopes provided!
Holiday Cards available to fill out from December 10-14th !
WVS will distribute to a Connecticut Veterans Hospital in time for the holidays!
Veterans Day Activities @ Simsbury High School
Veterans Day Ceremony - November 12, 2018
Join us in honoring our Simsbury High School Veterans before school on Monday in the lobby! Thank them for their service, hear the performing of the National Anthem and watch the presentation of small gifts to the veterans!
Veterans Day Dinner - November 12, 2018
Stop by Joe Pizza in Simsbury between 4 & 9 PM to support the club and Wounded Warrior Project®
Football Game - November 9, 2018
Join us at the Simsbury High School Football Game! We will be selling our apparel and merchandise during the game to raise money for charities supporting wounded veterans!
8th Annual Simsbury Memorial Day Bake Sale
Benefiting
Wounded Warrior Project®
Next event is our annual Simsbury Memorial Day Bake Sale benefiting Wounded Warrior Project®.
The bake sale will take place on Monday, May 28th at 12:30 pm until the parade ends at The Simsbury ABC House (front lawn) along the parade route.
Please support this event by donating baked good, volunteering, or making a donation! Baked goods can be dropped off starting at 12:15 pm and throughout the event or contact WVS.
Hope to see you there!
Simsbury Travel Basketball Club
( STBC)
Concession Fundraiser
Once again, WVS will be providing concessions during the STBC Games to raise money for
wounded veterans through the charities below:
wounded veterans through the charities below:
Please show your support by donating baked goods, helping at the concession table,
and cheering on the STBC players at their games.
See below for dates and times that we will be at SHS:
* Saturday, January 27th: Starting at 2:30pm
* Sunday, February 25th: Games- 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Concession table will be located in hallway between blue and gold gyms.
and cheering on the STBC players at their games.
See below for dates and times that we will be at SHS:
* Saturday, January 27th: Starting at 2:30pm
* Sunday, February 25th: Games- 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Concession table will be located in hallway between blue and gold gyms.
"Best-Seat-In-The-House"
Couch Fundraiser
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.Come support Wounded Vets Strong AND the Simsbury High School Trojans as they play Avon High School in the annual GridIron Classic football game.
Donate $5.00 and enter in a raffle to watch this exciting game in a comfy, sideline-set, couch while sipping free hot cocoa and nibbling on brownies! WVS shirts will be also available. November 22nd 6:00 pm |
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Friends Of Fisher House CT Veteran's Day Dinner Fundraiser
Hosted By Wounded Vets Strong
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WHEN: November 10th, 2017 from 4:30 pm-7:30 pm
WHERE: Simsbury High School TICKETS: $25 Please email WVS for ticket info, see Ticket Form below for details SPONSORS: Please click on the form below for details GIFT BASKET DONORS: Please click on the form below for details *All proceeds will be going to Friends of Fisher House CT®* |
Simsbury High School Veteran's Day Ceremony
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Honor our Simsbury High School veterans at 7:00 am on Friday November 10th, 2017 in room D172 at Simsbury High School.
SHS's No Fella A Cappella will be performing the National Anthem, WVS's Keara Dennehy will be speaking about Mr. Bashelor, and our SHS veterans will be receiving gifts of our appreciation! |
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Bake Sale at Fitzgerald's
September 10th, 2017
Join us for the first bake sale of the school year at Fitzgerald's! Donate baked goods, help out at the table and bring family and friends to learn more about the great charities that WVS supports! Surprise mascot will be there!
All money raised will benefit the charities we support!
All money raised will benefit the charities we support!
Simsbury High School Activities Fair
Join us at the Simsbury High School Activities Fair
in the Blue Gym on Monday August 28th!
We will be giving out information about our club and
engaging as many incoming new students as we can!
Hope to see you there!
in the Blue Gym on Monday August 28th!
We will be giving out information about our club and
engaging as many incoming new students as we can!
Hope to see you there!
2017 Bristol Half Marathon and 10K
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Come join us to support and volunteer at the 5th Annual Bristol Half Marathon & 10k !
Meet us at 7:00am on Sunday, August 13th at the Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness Center located at 842 Clark Ave, Bristol, CT Please wear your WVS tee shirts! If you don't have one, purchase one! We will be selling them at the event! |
SHS WVS Bake Sale
Join us Friday May 26th right after school from 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm to support WVS!
Buy a baked good and empower wounded veterns!
Baked goods will be $1 each and all proceeds will go to both Wounded Warrior Project® and Fisher House CT®
Buy a baked good and empower wounded veterns!
Baked goods will be $1 each and all proceeds will go to both Wounded Warrior Project® and Fisher House CT®
SHS Faculty Dress Down
All SHS Faculty:
Dress down on Thursday May 25th and wear USA colors to show support for wounded veterans!
All donations given to WWP® and Fisher House CT®
Checks made out to Simsbury High School
Dress down on Thursday May 25th and wear USA colors to show support for wounded veterans!
All donations given to WWP® and Fisher House CT®
Checks made out to Simsbury High School
Simsbury VFW Post 1926 Presentations at
Simsbury High School
WVS will provide baked goods and tee shirts for the Veterans presenting to the junior year (AP) U.S. History classes.
March 28th Periods 1-8
Non-Junior year members, if you see a veteran during the school day (and afterwards), please approach them and thank them for their service! All support is greatly appreciated
March 28th Periods 1-8
Non-Junior year members, if you see a veteran during the school day (and afterwards), please approach them and thank them for their service! All support is greatly appreciated
Simsbury Travel Basketball Club (STBC)
Concession Fundraiser
Thank you to Mr. Griffiths, STBC President and Mr. Pinney, Simsbury High School (SHS) Athletic Director for allowing WVS to provide concessions during the STBC games to raise money for Wounded Warrior Project® and Fisher House CT®.
Please show your support by donating baked goods, helping at the concession table, and cheering on the STBC players at their games.
See below for times at SHS:
* Saturday, January 21st: Games- 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm
* Sunday, January 22nd: Games- 12:45 pm - 4:30 pm
* Saturday, February 18th: Games- 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Concession table will be located in hallway between blue and gold gyms.
Thank you!
Please show your support by donating baked goods, helping at the concession table, and cheering on the STBC players at their games.
See below for times at SHS:
* Saturday, January 21st: Games- 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm
* Sunday, January 22nd: Games- 12:45 pm - 4:30 pm
* Saturday, February 18th: Games- 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Concession table will be located in hallway between blue and gold gyms.
Thank you!
Veterans Day Activities @ Simsbury High School
November 11th
Veterans Day Ceremony
Join us in honoring our Simsbury High School Veterans before school! Thank them for their service, hear the performing of the National Anthem and watch the presentation of small gifts to the veterans!
Veterans Day Dinner
Join us in honoring the Simsbury Veterans of Foreign Wars before the 7:00 pm football game! Thank and connect with members of our Simsbury community!
Football Game
Join us in supporting the Wounded Warrior Project® and Fisher House CT® at the Simsbury High School Football Game! We will be selling our apparel and merchandise during the game!
Week of November 7th-11th
We will be selling our apparel and merchandise to support the Wounded Warrior Project® and Fisher House CT® during all three lunch waves Monday through Friday!
Join us in honoring our Simsbury High School Veterans before school! Thank them for their service, hear the performing of the National Anthem and watch the presentation of small gifts to the veterans!
Veterans Day Dinner
Join us in honoring the Simsbury Veterans of Foreign Wars before the 7:00 pm football game! Thank and connect with members of our Simsbury community!
Football Game
Join us in supporting the Wounded Warrior Project® and Fisher House CT® at the Simsbury High School Football Game! We will be selling our apparel and merchandise during the game!
Week of November 7th-11th
We will be selling our apparel and merchandise to support the Wounded Warrior Project® and Fisher House CT® during all three lunch waves Monday through Friday!
Simsbury High School Activities Fair
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Join us at the Simsbury High School Activities Fair in the Blue Gym on August 29th!
We will be giving out information about our club and engaging as many students as we can! Hope to see you there! |
Bristol Half Marathon & Relay Race
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Come join us to cheer on / help out at the 4th Annual Bristol Half Marathon & Relay Race!
Meet us at 7:00 am on Sunday, August 14th at the Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness Center located at 842 Clark Ave, Bristol, CT Please wear your WVS tee shirts! If you don't have one, purchase one! We will be selling them there! |
WVS Tee Shirt Fundraiser
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Our next event is the Tee Shirt Fundraiser benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project® and Fisher House CT®. The Fundraiser will take place during Simsbury High School lunch waves Monday, May 23rd until Friday, May 27th. There will be shirts and bracelets sold before and after these dates however not during the school day.
The shirts will be sold for $15.00 Bracelets will be sold for $5.00 Faculty is allowed to dress down on May 27th if they purchase/ wear their WVS apparel AND the colors RED, WHITE and BLUE If you would like to purchase the shirts NOT within Simsbury High School lunch waves during/after May 23rd - May 26th, please email woundedvetsstrong@gmail.com |
6th Annual Simsbury Memorial Day Bake Sale
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Our next event is the Simsbury Memorial Day Bake Sale benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project®. The bake sale will take place on Monday, May 30th at 12:30 pm.
Jim Martocchio, Owner of Martocchio Music"For the past 5 years we have supported the Wounded Warrior Project® here at Martocchio Music through hosting the bake sale. I'm very proud of the job the Latorre family and their friends have done. Their hardwork and dedication has really paid off in helping bring wounded warriors home safely. Please support the new organization Wounded Vets Strong and we hope to see you in our parking lot May 30th Memorial Day bring your sweet tooth!"
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