In recognition of steadfast leadership and dedication to veterans and community service, the 105 year old Joseph J. Clinton Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 399 in Westport has been selected as an All-American Post for 2025 by the VFW Department of Connecticut.
The All-American designation is one of the highest honors awarded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a congressionally-chartered organization representing 1.5 million eligible veterans and military service members worldwide. The award recognizes exceptional achievement in advancing core VFW programs and attaining significant membership growth.
This recognition reflects the hard work, commitment, and service of our members who embody the mission of the VFW every day. “We are honored to be among the select Posts nationwide to receive this distinction, said Phil Delgado, VFW Post 399 Quartermaster.”
Our 59th straight monthly Red Cross Blood Drive at the VFW is scheduled for Friday, May 30th between 10am – 4pm. This event is a crucial effort to support our community’s healthcare needs and save lives through blood donations. Blood donations are essential to hospitals and medical facilities, helping patients in critical need of transfusions due to surgeries, accidents, and medical conditions. Your generous contribution can make a significant impact and contribute to the well-being of those in our community. A recent study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found that people who donated blood had a significant lower risk of suffering a heart attack!
Event Details: Date: Friday, May 30th Time: 10am-4pm Location: VFW Post 399, 465 Riverside Ave, Westport CT
Participation is open to all community members who are eligible to donate blood. The process is safe, and precautions will be taken to ensure the health and safety of donors and staff, following all necessary COVID-19 guidelines. Donating blood is a noble and life-saving act. Don’t forget to schedule your appointment in advance if you plan to donate!
Donors are encouraged to schedule their appointments in advance to help manage the flow of participants. For appointment, please visit WWW.REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG – use sponsor code: VFWWESTPORT or call 1-800-733-2767
Ted Rosenthal is one of the leading jazz pianist/composers of his generation. The New Yorker magazine describes him as “a musician’s musician who balances technique and taste.” The Los Angeles Times calls him “a pianist of rarest skill.” Rosenthal actively tours worldwide with his trio and as a soloist. He also has performed with many jazz greats, including Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Phil Woods, Bob Brookmeyer, and James Moody.
Winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, Rosenthal has released nineteen CDs as a leader, including a series of 4 new CDs in 2025, featuring his distinctive arrangements of the Great American Songbook, reimaginings of classical themes and original compositions. Rhapsody in Gershwin, which features his arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue for jazz trio, reached #1 in jazz album sales at iTunes and Amazon and received rave reviews: “A musical tour de force” – Audiophile Magazine. Wonderland, was selected as a New York Times holiday pick, and received much critical praise: “Sleek, chic and elegant” – Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune. Impromptu, showcases his reimaginings of classical themes for jazz trio. “A serious listen to Impromptu will be a mind-changing experience…sit back and enjoy these wonderfully creative takes on ten compositions from the classical canon that have never sounded so cool.” – Elliott Simon, AllAboutJazz
Active in jazz education, he is on the faculties of The Juilliard School, and Manhattan School of Music, where he also served on their Board of Trustees and received the Presidential Medal for Distinguished Faculty Service. Rosenthal has taught and mentored many of the leading jazz pianists of the younger generation. He presents jazz clinics throughout the world, often in conjunction with his touring. His website is www.tedrosenthal.com.
Jazz at the Post @ VFW Post 399 465 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT, United States
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Jazz at the Post @ VFW Post 399 465 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT, United States
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