UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
2026 Calendar of Events
The Friends General Meetings:
The public is welcome to attend our general meetings to learn about what we do, our accomplishments and volunteering with "The Friends".
Our general meetings are on the third Wednesday of March, June and September. Attend for a chance to win a free door prize!
We'd love to hear your memories of veterans you've known or your own experiences while serving in the U.S. military. Not comfortable speaking in public? We'll be happy to read your notes for you!
Details for the next scheduled activities can be found using the links below:
We will post additional events as soon as plans are finalized.
Please submit any questions using the "Contact Us" form at the bottom of this page.
Thursday, January 15:
M- Wreath Retirement (Wreaths Out)
Saturday, February 28 at 6:05 PM
Springfield Thunderbirds Military Appreciation Night
See details below.
Wednesday, March 18:
General Meeting at the Agawam Senior Center, 6:00 PM
See details below.
Saturday, March 28 at 4:00 PM:
Movie Fundraiser for Wreaths Across America- FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS
at the Agawam Cinemas
See details below.
Wednesday, May, 20:
M- Memorial Day Flags-In
Wednesday, June 17:
General Meeting at the Agawam Senior Center, 6:00 PM
Wednesday, September 16:
General Meeting at the Agawam Senior Center, 6:00 PM
Saturday, December 19:
M- Wreaths Across America Day
February 28- Thunderbirds Veterans Appreciation Night
The Springfield Thunderbirds will be honoring veterans during their February 28th game. Veterans and active-duty military may order their complimentary tickets using the QR Code in the flyer, below or using this link:
https://springfieldthunderbirds.formstack.com/forms/military_appreciation_2026
WHEN:
Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 6 :05 PM.
WHERE:
MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA
Wednesday, March 18- General Meeting
The public is welcome to join The Friends general meetings. Meetings are held three times each year on the third Wednesday of March, June and September.
WHEN:
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 6 :00 PM. Doors open at 5:30 for our 6:00 meeting.
WHERE:
Agawam Senior Center, 954 Main Street
For easy access, enter through the lower level doors at the back of the building.
We hope to see you there!
Saturday, March 28- Movie Fundraiser
Watch the movie "Flags of Our Fathers" and help sponsor a wreath to honor our vallen veterans.
WHEN:
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
WHERE:
Agawam Cinemas
866 Suffield St, Agawam, MA
All proceeds will benefit Wreaths Across America.
Link to purchase tickets online:
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/agawam-cinemas/veterans-event
