Splish Splash Party 2023 On Saturday, May 27th, AVMS, assisted the Del Webb Lakewood Ranch HOA and Social Committee in presenting the Splish Splash Party. Great fun by the pool !
Vietnam Veterans Day 2023
Vietnam Veterans Day 2023 On March 29th, Del Webb’s Association of Veterans and Military Supporters held our annual ceremony at the Circle of Honor to remember the men and women who served in the Viet Nam War. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the final troops returning home. Sadly, many came back to protests and hate for their involvement in … Read More
Del Webb Feud Held March 19, 2023
Del Webb Feud Held March 19, 2023 On March 19th, Del Webb’s Association of Veterans and Military Supporters held its first “Del Webb Feud” to a packed house. Ten spirited teams participated and boy did they go all out! A wide range of team themes and costumes made the night one to remember. Game Host Jim Casey did a great … Read More
AVMS at Homes For Heroes Groundbreaking
AVMS at Homes For Heroes Groundbreaking On February 3rd, the Del Webb AVMS had the honor of participating in an event sponsored by Pulte Homes and Building Homes for Heroes. They partner to provide mortgage-free homes to disabled Veterans. This event celebrated the groundbreaking on a new home for Army Sgt. 1st Class Lucio Gaytan, his wife and two children. … Read More
AVMS President Greenberg Receives Jerry Hufford Salute to Service Award
AVMS President Greenberg Receives Jerry Hufford Salute to Service Award On January 25th, 2023, the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Group presented AVMS President Rich Greenberg with the Jerry Hufford Salute to Service Award for his outstanding volunteer work in the Lakewood Ranch community. Rich’s tireless efforts in AVMS are instrumental in the success of AVMS supporting veteran’s charities in Manatee … Read More
Operation Thanksgiving 2022
Operation Thanksgiving 2022 Once again this year, the AVMS Operation Thanksgiving project was a huge success thanks to the wonderful generosity of Del Webb residents and AVMS Board of Directors member Joe Ward who oversaw the project with David Chervin. Donations totaled $13,150. That enabled us to purchase 263 $50 dollar Gift Cards from the MacDill AFB Commissary. Southeastern Grocers … Read More
Honoring Jerry Hufford with Your Donations
AVMS Donates $3100 to Southeastern Guide Dogs On Tuesday, December 13th, AVMS Board Members Rich Greenberg, Steve Milbrod, and David Chervin accompanied Peggy Hufford and a number of her friends and Del Webb residents on a trip to Southeastern Guide Dogs for a very special tour. Peggy’s husband Jerry was President of AVMS at the time of his death in … Read More
Member Appreciation Dance Party
Member Appreciation Dance Party On September 17, 2022 AVMS held their Annual Member Appreciation Dance Party. Thank you to all the members who attended and partied the night away with us. As always, DJ Steve had everyone up and dancing. This is always a fun event where members get to meet other members for a good time. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_1CETw89q0IcNMlGGpFb1tnNTSOn-NSR/preview Thanks to … Read More
Memorial Day Celebration 2022
Memorial Day Celebration 2022 On Monday May 30th, Del Webb Association of Veterans and Military Supporters held our annual Memorial Day Celebration 2022 as American flags lined the entrances to our community. Tribute was paid to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country.
Tribute to Heroes Parade 2022
Tribute to Heroes Parade 2022 Del Webb’s Association of Veterans and Military Supporters marched in the Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Parade on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch on Sunday May 22, 2022. Here are some pictures of the AVMS participants: Many thanks to Lakewood Ranch and the Lakewood Ranch VFW for a great event, for inviting us to be … Read More