Commander – David Thibeau
Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. November was a busy month for Post 44. We welcomed John Wheeler as our new Chaplain. Thank you, John, for becoming a Post 44 Officer.

We participated in several Veterans Day weekend events including the ceremony at the Memorial Wall, displaying our Post colors at the NM Veterans Home, and attending the elementary school assembly spearheaded by our own Becky Boucher. We also co-hosted the Auxiliary Unit 44 100 Year Anniversary dinner and dance. We held our annual Fish Fry. We painted the inside of the Post . A big thanks to everyone who helped with these events and projects.

This month we have another fun-filled calendar. Along with the regular monthly events, the Post will again have a site at the State Park Luminaria Beach Walk December 14. Our Christmas Party is December 21 and we celebrate the New Year early on December 31 at 1:00 pm.

Remember the Post is closed Christmas Day. There is no General Membership meeting in December. Our next meeting is January 18, 2020.

To all members of the Post 44 American Legion Family, have a safe and joyous Holiday Season.

Finance Officer – Ellen Penington
Financials for the Month of October were lower than anticipated. The bar is running about $1500 a month lower than it was last year at the same time.

The kitchen is still in the black but sales have been down the past couple months. Gaming has also been down the past two months to the point some gaming charity requests had to be deferred until after Christmas. This was due to some large wins that limited funds available for charity requests.

Hopefully this evens out in the next couple months…

Activities Linda Ross 505-550-6366
Santa Clause is coming to town. Yes, the holidays are upon us and the Post is here for your celebrations on top of our usual activities.

Sundays are for pool at 3:00 with Guys vs Gals on the 1st and 8 ball on the 8th. Mondays are free pool and $.25 discount on drinks.

$2.00 Tuesdays continue with tacos included. On Tuesday the 24th we celebrate Christmas Eve with an Open House and a finger foods pot luck at 4:00p.m.

Wednesdays continue our great dinners with live music except for the 25th when we are closed.

Thursdays are still game days with Bunco on the 12th at 1:00 p.m. Those delicious $2 margaritas continue.

The Friday grill special offering this month is Taquitos. Bill will provide Karaoke on the 6th and 20th.

Saturdays are busy with the Swap Meet on the 7th at 8:00 a.m., then the 14th is that all-you-can-eat breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and come by our bonfire at the Luminaria Walk that evening.

The annual Post Employee Christmas party is December 21st at 3:00 p.m. There will be a pot luck and a White Elephant exchange. All members and guests are invited to join in the fun.

New Years Eve celebration will start at 1:00 p.m. with snacks and games. We even have our own run for the roses. Come join us and have a very enjoyable afternoon/evening.

Our Activities committee meeting is on the 16th at 1:00 p.m. All new ideas are welcome. May you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, safe New Year.