Covid Update St Charles Veterans Center And Vaccine Info

COVID UPDATE:

Since the reinstatement of Tier 3 Covid restrictions was made by Gov. Pritzker, on 11/10 the Veterans Center was closed except for routine operations and groups of 10 on Wednesdays and Saturdays for fellowship . The following guidelines will continue to be in force through the month of December. Leadership will reevaluate and review in January.

• FACILITY: Wednesday and Saturday coffee & donut fellowships capacity: 10 persons BYOD (Bring your own donut).

• DAILY OPERATIONS: Vanessa will be onsite from 9a-1pm Mon-Fri & on Saturday 7-11a. Call before coming for any reason: 630-402-1919 because only 10 are allowed inside at any time. Coffee will be available. BYOD

• FOOD PANTRY: will continue. Call before coming to pick up items. We can also deliver-call Vanessa: 630-402-1919 or John: 630- 768-1795.

• POST MEETINGS: will be conducted via "ZOOM". If you need help with Zoom call Jeff Meisner prior to any meeting day for assistance: 630-542-3894 -or- only for American Legion Post 342, you may come to the Post (only up to 10 allowed inside, including Post officers) and view the meeting there at 7pm. No dinner.

• PHOTO/ORAL HISTORY VIDEO: By appointment on Tuesday 10-noon. MUST schedule-call Vanessa

• Or you can also go to IDT Studio, Aurora on other days/times by appt-order photos after your brief session directly from Jane & David www.idt.com

• Let us know of any special needs or concerns during this time.

Call The Veterans Center (630) 377-9845

Resources on the vaccine (FAQs PDF and 6_COVIDvsFluVaccine PDF), and below are some links

VA, federal partners plan for COVID-19 vaccination distribution

When COVID-19 vaccine comes, VA will be ready

Operation Warp Speed -- DoD

CDC vaccine FAQs

CDC vaccine benefits

CDC vaccine myths

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