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WHEN: THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 17, 2022 | 3:00pm – 6:30 pm

WHERE: 1100 W. WALKER, DENISON, TEXAS

You’re invited to join us Thursday, 11/17/22, on the one day when we open our doors to the community at the Walker House. Walker House is where our local MILITARY VETERAN PEER NETWORK operates, which is a program certified by the Texas Veteran’s Commission.

Take a tour of our center, The Walker House, and learn how we help veterans in a non-clinical way. It’s also your chance to directly network with businesses and community members who support veterans. You’ll also have the chance to meet some of our wonderful volunteer peers, who pour their heart and time into serving our veteran community.

This is a COME & GO event, as our parking is currently limited.

We’re also having a silent auction, along with goodies to munch on.

If you cannot make it on the day of the event, but would like to learn more about Walker House and the Military Veteran Peer Network, please contact Sharon Luse 903-267-0166 or via email: sluse@texomacc.org

Visit our Facebook page to get an inside glimpse of what’s been happening behind the scenes, and information about veteran related news.

MILITARY VETERAN PEER NETWORK – TEXOMA COMMUNITY CENTER

OCT 11  (11:30pm – 1:00pm)

Clint’s Camaraderie Cafe

Drop by for lunch!  Clint’s Cafe is simply a time for camaraderie with a group of peers. Meet other veterans who have been there and done that. Lots of banter, laughter and bonding happens during Clint’s Cafe.

OCT 11 (12PM – 1PM)

FLU CLINIC

Nurses from Mays Home Health will be at Walker House to give flu shots for those who want one.  If you have Medicare, bring your Medicare card with you. 

OCT 10, OCT 17, 24, 31  (6pm – 7pm)

Men’s PTSD Support Group

“Bring Everyone In The Zone” is a support group for anyone dealing with and recovering from the aftermath of Post Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sexual Assault, and any traumatic experiences in life.  The only requirement is that, having been profoundly affected by trauma, we have a desire to improve our lives, work toward recovery, and positively impact the lives of those close to us.

OCT 12, OCT 26 (11am – 12pm)

Women’s PTSD Support group

“Bring Everyone In The Zone” is a support group for anyone dealing with and recovering from the aftermath of Post Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sexual Assault, and any traumatic experiences in life.  The only requirement is that, having been profoundly affected by trauma, we have a desire to improve our lives, work toward recovery, and positively impact the lives of those close to us.

OCT 13 (1pm – 3pm)

BIRTHDAY PARTY – Happy Birthday Navy

All branches are welcome to celebrate the Navy’s birthday.  Stop by for cake and ice cream!

OCT 15 is the registration deadline for MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID training which will be held on December 7, 2022 from 8am – 4pm at Walker House.  Lunch will be provided.  Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training introduces participants to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use concerns, builds understanding of their impact, and gives an overview of common treatments and resources.  To register, email Sharon Luse sluse@texomacc.org or send a text to Sharon 903-267-0166.  All MVPN volunteers are encouraged to attend this training if possible.

OCT 18 (11:30AM – 1PM)

Men’s Veteran Lunch – 4th Tuesday

We reserve the 4th Tuesday of the month for male veterans to get together and eat. It’s a time for the men to discuss whatever they want. That doesn’t mean that spouses and significant others can’t come and eat also….we’ve reserved a separate, private room for them to gather also. Don’t worry, we’ve got a Women Veteran Lunch on a different day.

OCT 19 (2-3pm)

Let’s Get Crafty

Spend an hour with Sharon making crafts.  Crafting is a therapeutic and rewarding activity.  No special skills required…we have all the supplies at Walker House, so come on for an hour of rewarding fun.

OCT 20 (door opens at 5:30.  Games begin at 6:30)

Veterans of Fantasy

Enjoy a night of fantasy gaming fun with other veterans.  If you’re a gamer, in-person Dungeons & Dragons and other fantasy games might be just what you need to relieve stress.

OCT 25 (11:30AM – 1PM)

Lunch & Learn

Toastmaster Guest Speaker, Roger Eppler, joins us during lunch to discuss improving communication and speaking skills.  This is useful for anyone who ever has the need to speak to others in public, for job interviews, training, speaking in front of a crowd, and networking purposes

Tuesday Oct 11, 2022: Clint’s Camaraderie Cafe 11:30am – 1:00pm

Tuesday Oct 18, 2022: Men’s Veteran Lunch 11:30am – 1:00pm

Tuesday Oct 25, 2022: LUNCH & LEARN 11:30am – 1:00pm “Improving Communication Skills” Guest Speaker Roger Eppler, Toastmasters

Tuesdays are a buzz of activity at Walker House. That’s when our kitchen crew is busy making some homemade lunchtime goodness for veterans. Just show up. The food is usually ready by 11:30-ish. But we always welcome latecomers…we just can’t promise how much food will be left after 12:30pm.

Oh, and did we mention that it’s free?

We have a huge table that seats at least 16 people,, and we also have 4 smaller overflow tables inside that can seat an additional 21 people.

If you’re used to eating in the living room instead of at a table, no problem. We have three couches and three recliners available for those of you who feel perfectly comfortable eating with your plate in your lap. Now that our 5,000-degree Summer is over, you can also eat outside at our picnic tables if you’d like.

The reason we gather is simple.

It’s a time for camaraderie.

Building friendships with other veterans is key for creating a support system you can call on whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed, need to vent, problem-solve, or need another veteran to lean on during tough times. We don’t get through this world alone.

Different Tuesdays have different purposes, but we always eat comfort food.

Clint’s Camaraderie Cafe

Clint’s Cafe is simply a time for camaraderie with a group of peers. Meet other veterans who have been there and done that. Lots of banter, laughter and bonding happens during Clint’s Cafe.

Lunch & Learn

We’re starting something new once a month called “Lunch & Learn”, which are days when we have a guest speaker to tell us about something that will improve our lives in some way.

Men’s Veteran Lunch – 4th Tuesday

We reserve the 4th Tuesday of the month for male veterans to get together and eat. It’s a time for the men to discuss whatever they want. That doesn’t mean that spouses and significant others can’t come and eat also….we’ve reserved a separate, private room for them to gather also. Don’t worry, we’ve got a Women Veteran Lunch on a different day. (more about that coming soon)

Veteran & First Responder Lunch – 5th Tuesday

Months that have five Tuesdays are when we also invite Texoma’s First Responders to our table. They come into contact with veterans everyday.

They’re reaching veterans all across Texoma whom our volunteers might not be able to ever come across in our outreach efforts.

Additionally, many first responders are veterans. We want first responders to be very familiar with MVPN Texoma Community Center, with our volunteers and we want them to fully understand how we help veterans.

If you’re a veteran, please come gather at our table on a Tuesday that best suits you. If you know any veterans, please tell them about lunch on Tuesdays at Walker House!