
Texoma’s Veteran Peer Networking Center (aka “Walker House”) is open for walk-ins on Monday – Thursday from 9am – 1pm. All other times are by appointment 903-267-0166.
Since volunteers run the program, our walk-in hours may vary, depending on volunteer availability. Our services are always free.
***All events are held at WALKER HOUSE 1100 W. Walker Denison TX, unless outlined in blue.
***Locations for events in blue are indicated in description
EVERY THURSDAY & SUNDAY:
5:00pm Gaming Veterans (online). Email gamingveterans@yahoo.com to get connected. No need to feel alone.
TUES JANUARY 3
11:30-1:00: Clint’s Café: Veterans & their immediate family are invited to join us for peer networking and camraderie, as we bond over lunch. Meet other family members of veterans, and leave knowing that you’re growing your support system.
MON JANUARY 9
1:00pm Men’s Group A casual, small group for men who want to discuss things that are on their mind in life.
TUES JANUARY 10
11:30 – 1pm Clint’s Café: Veterans & their immediate family are invited to join us for peer networking and camraderie, as we bond over lunch.. Meet other family members of veterans, and leave knowing that you’re growing your support system.
12:30 PTSD Group Co-Ed It’s okay to take a deep dive into the hard things that you experience as a result of PTSD.
THURS JANUARY 12
Doors open at 5:30pm Veterans of Fantasy Role Play games
SAT JANUARY 14
8:30am-10:00am Veteran & Family Breakfast: Bring your family for a home-made breakfast. Enjoy peer support with other veterans and their family members.
10:00am – 12:00pm MILITARY CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING: Required for all volunteers. This is a Saturday event to accommodate work schedules. If you cannot make it to this one, we will be offering more training in future months.
MON JAN 16
1pm Men’s Group A casual, small group for men who want to discuss things that are on their mind in life.
TUES JAN 17
11:30am – 1pm Men’s Lunch: Women are welcome to gather for lunch in the training room. This is a chance for male veterans to have some male-bonding on their own terms over lunch. Females, leave knowing that you’re growing your support system also.
12:30pm PTSD Group Co-Ed It’s okay to take a deep dive into the hard things that you experience as a result of PTSD.
1:00pm – 2:00pm VOLUNTEER MEETING: It’s easy to feel like a close-knit family when you volunteer for MPVN. This meeting is for current and future volunteers. Get the latest volunteer updates about MVPN, specific volunteer needs, upcoming events, and get plugged in.
THURS JAN 19
6:00pm – 7:00pm PHOTO BOOTH FUN at American Legion Post 62 (419 W. Crawford, Denison TX): Memorable fun for all ages. Grab your family & get in front of the camera to make silly memories together. Or bring a group of friends. You provide the smiles & we provide the accessories & camera. (Or you can bring your own accessories).
FRI JAN 20
VETERANS COURT GRAYSON 100 W. Houston St Sherman, TX 2nd floor (arrive at annex room by 8:30am for networking & breakfast) Be in West courtroom no later than 9:30am.
VETERANS COURT FANNIN 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham TX 2nd Floor arrive by 1:30pm
MON JAN 23
1pm MEN’S GROUP A casual, small group for men who want to discuss things that are on their mind in life.
TUES JAN 24
11:30 – 1pm CLINT’S CAFÉ: Veterans & their immediate family are invited to join us for peer networking and camraderie, as we bond over lunch. Meet other family members of veterans, and leave knowing that you’re growing your support system.
12:30 PTSD GROUP Co-Ed It’s okay to take a deep dive into the hard things that you experience as a result of PTSD.
THURS JAN 26
Doors open at 5:30pm Veterans of Fantasy Role Play games
MON JAN 30
1pm MEN’S GROUP A casual, small group for men who want to discuss things that are on their mind in life.
TUES JAN 31
11:30am – 1pm CLINT’S CAFÉ (FIRST RESPONDERS INVITED) Since First Responders come into contact with veterans each day, we want them to be very knowledgeable about how MVPN helps veterans. Please invite any firts responders to join us for Clint’s Cafe. Veterans & their immediate family are always invited to join us for peer networking and camraderie, as we bond over lunch. Meet other family members of veterans, and leave knowing that you’re growing your support system.
12:30 pm PTSD Group Co-Ed It’s okay to take a deep dive into the hard things that you experience as a result of PTSD.