Welcome to Post 62.
RED, WHITE, and BLUE!
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About Us
9847 W. Desert Cove Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 (99th Ave (east side), North of Peoria Ave.)Hours of Operation :
Monday - Saturday - 9 am to 10 pm
Sundays from 9 am to 8 pm (closing at discretion of bartenders).
We have a full-service kitchen with a dining room (doubles as our Bingo Hall) and a social quarters (a.ka., bar) where you can dance or play pool or a game of electronic Bingo. We are a non-smoking post. There is an outside patio on the west side for smokers that has a misting system and shade screens. NOTE: Drinks CANNOT be taken on to the sidewalk outside the patio area or into the parking lot. We could lose our Liquor license, and you could lose your membership.
September Veteran of the Month Ceremony
September 1st. Starts at 9 am.
Service Office Newsletter
Greetings from Post 62 service officer. This is the first edition of our newsletter intended to keep
you informed about what is happening in and about the VA and other informative items.
I attended a seminar on Seniors and Veterans property taxes facilitated by the Maricopa County
Assessors office. (MCASSESSOR.GOV) Below are my notes. You will find some positive
changes for veterans beginning in 2027.
PROPERTY TAXES FOR SENIORS AND VETERANS
Senior Valuation Protection 2026
Freeze property limit value up to 3 years
Must apply between Jan 1 and Sep 1 for the following year
Must be primary residence
Must own residence for at least 2 years
At least 1 owner must be 65 or older
Income limits apply (see website) and include income from all sources and all owners
Income must be under $47,712 (one owner) $59,940 (multi owners)
Income is averaged over last 3 years
Renew every 3 years
No limit on property value
WIDOWED, DISABLED, or DISABLED VETERANS
Assessed value not to exceed 36K per owner (This is not the sale value)
100% disabled no tax
VETERANS exemption % equal to disability rating %
2026 income limits $39,855 (excluding social security)
2027 includes compensation ratio
2027 CHANGES
Income limits have been removed for all veterans
Surviving spouse can apply if veteran didn’t. (surviving spouse becomes the veteran)
2027 applications will be available Jan 2027
Can transfer if you move instead of 2 year waiting period. Must do so within 60 days
Applications are in my office or at the assessor website (MCASSESSOR.GOV)
FRAUD AND SCAMS
There are numerous frauds and scams directed at veterans. Please be aware, I have listed some
on the SERVICE OFFICER BULLETIN BOARD (to the right next to the bingo machines).
Please check periodically for updates.
PTSD IS NOT A SIGN OF WEAKNESS
BUT A SIGN OF ABSOLUTE STRENGTH.
PTSD IS EARNED BY DOING WHAT OTHERS FEAR
QUEEN OF HEARTS (QOH)
Tickets are $1 each. Tickets are sold all week. Once purchased, tickets must not be folded, stapled, mutilated or defaced in any way, shape or form before placing in QOH drum. Currently, the pot is at $31,000+
One ticket will be drawn each Monday @ 7 PM. Ticket sales will close at 6:30 pm on the night of the drawing.
Print your name (no nicknames) on the ticket as it appears on your membership card; no middle initial is required. IF you don't plan to be there for the drawing, you will need to print your phone number and preferred envelope number you would like to be opened in your absence. If the ticket is drawn without the name, it will be discarded and another ticket will be drawn. Rubber stamps or address labels can be used as long as they are readable and match the name on your membership card.
All tentative winners must present a current-year 2026 American Legion Family Membership card; or a Paid-Up-For-Life (PUFL) card. If you have a digital card on your phone, the digital copy must have your signature because, as all cards reflects at the bottom, "not valid unless countersigned by member)". The one exception is those who are renewing late (after 1 Feb) in which case you must wait until after a hard-copy card is issued to you by Membership.
If the qualified winner is not present, prize must be claimed within 30 days or the prize will be forfeited.
A 2nd drawing for a $50 Post Gift Card will be held on Monday at 7:30 pm. You must be present to win prize. Names will be called until there is a winner.
All tickets will be discarded after the last drawing of a $50 Post Gift Card each week.
Membershipship Card Information
2027 Legion membership cards are available after 1 July 2026
On 1 January 2026, if you do not have a 2026 Legion card from any American Legion Post, you will most likely be denied entry except for the purposes of renewing. Renewing at the Post will be dependant on whether the employees or Post Officers have the time to renew your membership. The best time to renew at the post is from 9 am to approx. 2 pm. You can also renew online thru National. If you are able to renew online, don't forget to print out your card as it takes National 24-72 hours to notify me to release those online renewals.
This year’s 2026 membership card, "Celebrating 250 Years of America", is about our nation commenorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 2026. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation's past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond. We will stand in tribute to generations of American soldiers who have defended freedom, upheld our Constitution, and carried the torch of liberty around the world.
The 2027 membership card commemorate the creation of The American Legion in 1919, symbolizing patrotism and honor for military service, reflects the values of The American Legion including community and support for veterans, and it serves to unite members under a common identity and purpose.
Don't forget that the message, Be the One, reminds us that the Number 1 issue facing the veteran community is suicide. It is estimated that between 17 and 22 veterans or servicemembers take their lives each day. That’s more than 6,000 annually. The rate of suicide for veterans is more than 50% higher than that of non-veteran adults.
At its core, The American Legion is activating a national platform to reduce the rate of veteran suicide. The Be the One campaign will destigmatize asking for mental health support, creating opportunity for those with mental health issues to speak freely and get the support they need. How can you help? While this program is designed to help all veterans, we know that everyone responds differently to stresses, have different life experiences, and have varying results in types of treatment. However, the following are guidelines intended to provide help before a crisis situation develops. The American Legion encourages you to Be the One to talk with others about how you are feeling, ask for help when you know you need it, know there are millions of people ready to help you and remember your family and friends’ care.
RED (R
emember Everyone Deployed) shirts are now available at the Post; Men's sizes Large, X-Large and XX-Large. For the Ladies, V-neck sizes are: S, M, Large, X-Large and XX-Large for $20 each. Get yours today while quantities last!
And....our newest "T"...while quantities last!
DID YOU KNOW? If you buy the winning Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot ticket at Post 62, as an incentive, the Post gets a certain percentage as a reward for selling that ticket. For example, the latest Powerball of over $1.75 billion that someone won in CA? The store that sold that ticket got $1 million - something to think about!
