APRIL 2026
WED. 4/15/26: 11:30 AM – 12:15 pm: Warrior Strong Aquatics Class at the West Morris Area YMCA, 14 Dover Chester Rd., Randolph, NJ
SUN. 04/19/26. 8:30 – 2:30 PM ROSE EVENT – GARDEN STATE REGION MUSTANG CLUB CAR SHOW
RAIN DATE IN EFFECT, MOVED TO 5/3/26
Performance Ford on Rt 10 in Randolph, NJ (Click link for more details)
SUN. 04/19/26. 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM COMMUNITY WELLNESS EVENT, VFW Post 3401, 45 Tabor Rd, Morris Plains, NJ
Warrior Strong will host and provide the chair/mat yoga, breath work and meditation.
There will also be food and, of course, plenty of networking and camaraderie.
Sponsored and supported by Welcome Home Vets of NJ, American Legion Post 59, VFW Post 3401, and the Robert Levine Foundation.
Kindly RSVP to the event at this link. https://www.warriorstronginc.org/events-1/community-wellness-day
WED. 4/22/26: 11:30 AM – 12:15 pm: Warrior Strong Aquatics Class at the West Morris Area YMCA, 14 Dover Chester Rd., Randolph, NJ
FRI 4/24/26 Noon to SAT 4/26/26 10 PM Department of NJ MCL CONVENTION, Seaview Hotel, 401 S New York Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205
for information and registration: Department Convention | Department of New Jersey Marine Corps League
MAY 2026
SAT, MAY 2, 2026 – 9:30 AM to Noon – LYONS VA COMMUNITY CENTER BREAKFAST with the VETERANS
Meet at the center by 9:30 AM to set-up and start serving at 10 AM. 151 Knollcroft Road, Lyons NJ 07939–Follow the signs to the Community Center or carpool with a colleague!
Contact Judge Advocate, Mike Dougherty with any questions.
SUN. 05/3/26. 8:30 – 2:30 PM ROSE EVENT – GARDEN STATE REGION MUSTANG CLUB CAR SHOW RAIN DATE (moved from 4/19/26)
Performance Ford on Rt 10 in Randolph, NJ (Click link for more details)
WED, 5/6/2026: 7:30 PM MONTHLY SLATTERY DETACHMENT GENERAL MEETING
Post 155 American Legion Hall, 13 Legion Place, Whippany, NJ
Attire: Red shirts and covers, ZOOM option available (see Meeting Details under MEMBERS on the website)
WED. 5/6/26: 11:30 AM – 12:15 pm: Warrior Strong Aquatics Class at the West Morris Area YMCA, 14 Dover Chester Rd., Randolph, NJ
WED. 5/13/26: 11:30 AM – 12:15 pm: Warrior Strong Aquatics Class at the West Morris Area YMCA, 14 Dover Chester Rd., Randolph, NJ
SAT., 5/16/2026: LAKE HOPATCONG BLOCK PARTY
WED. 5/20/26: 11:30 AM – 12:15 pm: Warrior Strong Aquatics Class at the West Morris Area YMCA, 14 Dover Chester Rd., Randolph, NJ
FRI., 5/22/2026 10 AM OPENING CEREMONY- The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall – Califon Island Park. 130 Bank Street, Califon, NJ. NJ Department Commandant Chris Soldano is the speaker.
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be open to the public May 22 until Memorial Day Ceremony on May 25th at 12pm.
SAT. 05/23/26. 7 – 11AM FLAG PLANTING: Meet at the Whippany Post 155 American Legion Hall between 7:00 and 8 AM for coffee and distribution of flags before leaving to go to the GATES OF HEAVEN CEMETERY (. The VFW and MCL are assigned to an area located on the right south side of Gates of Heaven. Boy Scouts will cover a different area.
After the plantings, there is a visit to the graves of Chris Cosgrove and Robert Slattery. After this, return to the Legion Hall or go to the Rose Outing at Uncle Giuseppe’s
UNIFORM: Red MCL shirt, black pants & black shoes, red MCL cover
SAT. 05/23/26. 10 AM – 5 PM ROSE EVENT – UNCLE GIUSEPPE’s MARKETPLACE
1711 NJ-10, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Arrive after the Flags Placement and finish around 4 or 5 PM. UNIFORM: Red MCL shirt, black pants & black shoes, red MCL cover.
MON. 5/25/2026: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: Start at 7:00 AM at the Hanover Township Community/Recreation Center next to the Town Hall with breakfast, then we move to the Memorials at about 8 AM and finally to the high school. Parade starts at 9:30 AM.
There will be some vehicles for those who need to ride rather than walk. UNIFORM: Red MCL shirt, black pants & black shoes, red MCL cover.
WED. 5/27/26: 11:30 AM – 12:15 pm: Warrior Strong Aquatics Class at the West Morris Area YMCA, 14 Dover Chester Rd., Randolph, NJ
JUNE 2026
WED. 6/3/26: 11:30 AM – 12:15 pm: Warrior Strong Aquatics Class at the West Morris Area YMCA, 14 Dover Chester Rd., Randolph, NJ
Veterans and their spouses can participate free (no need to be a YMCA member). Come 15 minutes earlier to sign up!
WED, 6/3/2026: 7:30 PM MONTHLY SLATTERY DETACHMENT GENERAL MEETING
Post 155 American Legion Hall, 13 Legion Place, Whippany, NJ
Attire: Red shirts and covers, ZOOM option available (see Meeting Details under MEMBERS on the website)