Oswego County Offers Free Events for Veterans in November

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Veterans’ Services Agency (VSA) offers a variety of supports and resources for veterans and their families. Thanks to the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program, it also offers a variety of free events to bring veterans together and provide individual encouragement and community engagement.

Events planned for November include a beginner guitar lesson and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) and first-aid class.

“We’re thrilled that our VSA is bringing these events to the veteran community through the Dwyer Program,” said Oswego County Legislator Michael Solowy, District 23, chairman of the Legislature’s Human Services Committee. “This program allows us to show our appreciation for our veterans and their service while also providing a welcoming and supportive space where they can meet and connect with others who have served.”

The CPR, AED and first-aid class will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Oswego County Emergency Response Training Center, 720 E. Seneca St., Oswego. The class begins at 9 a.m. and lasts between 4 to 6 hours. It’s open to veterans and their immediate family members and all participants will receive a one-year certification following the training.

Registration is required by 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2. There must be a minimum of five people enrolled for the class to be held.

The VSA also offers a free beginner guitar lesson to veterans only at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Scriba Volunteer Fire Department banquet hall, 5618 NYS Rte. 104, Oswego. Guitars will be provided for use during the class, and soft drinks and snacks will also be available.

Those interested in participating must register by 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6.

For more information or to register for the events, contact Veterans’ Principal Peer Mentor Ward Bowen at 315-746-2433 or [email protected].

The Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program was founded in memory of PFC Joseph P. Dwyer, who served as a combat medic for the U.S. Army in Iraq. The nationwide program serves to provide support to veterans facing a wide range of challenges regarding their overall well-being and re-integration into civilian life.

For more information about the program or other veterans’ events, contact Ward Bowen at 315-746-2433 or [email protected] or go to Oswego County Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Mentor Program on Facebook.

Source: Oswego County.