Name: Event Calendar for 2024
Start: 2023-12-01
End: 2024-12-31
Location: The Highground

The Highground Invites Female Veterans to Register for Two Retreats This Summer

March 20, 2024

Registration is now open for The Highground’s 2024 Female Veterans Retreats. The Female Veterans Ice Age Trail Hike is scheduled for May 30–June 2 and The Highground-based Female Veterans Retreat will take place June 21–23.

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The Highground’s Spring Vets & Guitars Courses Start March 21

February 29, 2024

Liz Hamilton

The Highground’s Spring Vets & Guitars Courses Start March 21

The Highground is excited to announce that the Spring Vets & Guitars courses are open for registration. The Highground is doing something different this year by offering both beginning and continuing acoustic guitar classes. The courses are free for Veterans, Continue reading →

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The Highground Veterans Programs Receive Significant Funding

February 22, 2024

Liz Hamilton

The Highground received a $25,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to support The Highground’s Veterans Retreats, Vets & Guitars and Ukuleles Program and The Highground Veteran & Family Post-Traumatic Stress Peer Support Group. The following is Continue reading →

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Lack of Snow Doesn’t Stop The Highground’s Annual Winter Veterans Retreat

February 21, 2024

Liz Hamilton

Lack of Snow Doesn’t Stop The Highground’s Annual Winter Veterans Retreat

What happens when a Winter Retreat is scheduled, and Winter forgets to show up? With the help of many community members and volunteers, and a few adaptations to the itinerary, The Highground Winter Retreat, held Feb 2-4, was still a Continue reading →

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The Highground’s Annual “Winter Bowl” Heads Back to Eau Claire for 2024

January 16, 2024

Liz Hamilton

The Highground’s Annual “Winter Bowl” Heads Back to Eau Claire for 2024

On Sunday, January 28, The Highground staff and volunteers will again welcome bowlers to Bowl Winkle’s Bowling Alley at 1616 N Clairemont Avenue in Eau Claire for the 11th Annual Winter Bowl. This event has always had a strong following Continue reading →

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December 2023 Newsletter

December 5, 2023

Liz Hamilton

In this Newsletter:

39th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour Recap
First Military Couples Retreat Recap
Honor Stone Recap
Memorials and Honorariums
Veterans Crisis Line
Holiday Lights Program Update
11th Annual Winter Bowl 2024
Winter Veterans Retreat 2024
Calendar of Events Continue reading →

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The Highground Facilitates its First Military Couples Retreat October 20-22

November 2, 2023

Liz Hamilton

The Highground Facilitates its First Military Couples Retreat October 20-22

The Highground facilitated its first military couples retreat October 20-22, 2023. “Operation Re-Connect” invites Veterans and their spouses or partners to get away from their daily routines and enjoy a peaceful yet purposeful weekend at no cost to them. The Highground is Continue reading →

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Veterans are Invited to Register for the Fall “Vets & Guitars” and Ukuleles Course Which Starts October 5

September 6, 2023

Liz Hamilton

Veterans are Invited to Register for the Fall “Vets & Guitars” and Ukuleles Course Which Starts October 5

The Highground’s Fall “Vets & Guitars” and Ukulele courses are open for registration. These 10-session classes are free for veterans and are scheduled to meet weekly on Thursdays at The Highground. Both the acoustic guitar and ukulele sessions will begin Continue reading →

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Vietnam Veterans Reunion

July 5, 2023

Liz Hamilton

On Saturday, July 15, The Highground will host its annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion combining Vietnam exhibits, Huey helicopter displays (a landing is planned weather permitting) and an opportunity to meet other Vietnam Veterans. Over 100 Vietnam Veterans have RSVP’d for lunch, Continue reading →

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The Highground Invites Female Veterans to Register for Two Retreats This Summer

The Highground’s Spring Vets & Guitars Courses Start March 21

The Highground Veterans Programs Receive Significant Funding

Lack of Snow Doesn’t Stop The Highground’s Annual Winter Veterans Retreat

The Highground’s Annual “Winter Bowl” Heads Back to Eau Claire for 2024

The Highground Facilitates its First Military Couples Retreat October 20-22

Veterans are Invited to Register for the Fall “Vets & Guitars” and Ukuleles Course Which Starts October 5

Vietnam Veterans Reunion

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Event Calendar for 2024

Spring Work Week 2024

Spouses & Partners of Veterans Support Group

Volunteer-Porch Greeter Appreciation Picnic 2024

Spring Bake Sale 2024

Legacy Stone Ceremony-11am

United In Service Stone Ceremony–11am

Legacy Stone Ceremony-2pm

United In Service Stone Ceremony–2pm

Veteran & Family PTSD Peer Support Group May 2024

14th Annual Honor Ride on Memorial Day

Memorial Day Ceremony