ROSCOMMON – Don’t say Bingo, say “MEAT,” players were told at the start of the first Meat Bingo event that took place at the VFW Post 4159 in Roscommon on Saturday, March 5.
For just $2 per card, players were in the running to win meat purchased from Bob’s Butcher Shop of Roscommon and Ebels of Falmouth. Mini meat bundles were up for grabs at every sixth game in a round. With six rounds, players were given 36 chances to win. In addition to bingo, there was a 50/50 raffle, light snacks and cash bar.
Proceeds from this event will be used to help start up a peer led support group to assist veterans. Post Commander David Luck said there are about 160 veteran members at Post 4159, and “We do what we can to help all veterans and their families, if they have a need, whether it is help with bills or getting them to the help they need”.
For those wanting to support our local heroes, Luck recommends the community support veteran owned businesses, as well as educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of PTSD.
VFW Post #4159 hosts a monthly breakfast on the second Sunday of every month and community dinners quarterly.
For more information on events, please visit Post #4159 on Facebook or drop into the lounge at 219 Terrace Dr. Roscommon, where event flyers are posted.
