September 27, 2022 It’s with great sadness that we share the passing of Commander Tim Terrell.  If you’ve been to VFW Post 9545 in New Lenox more than once, you have probably met and talked to him.  Tim was a fantastic Commander and all-around great person.  He cared deeply about Post 9545 and constantly worked…

Saturday, December 3, 2022 BE SURE TO WEAR YOUR FAVORITE UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER!! Join WGN TV Personality Mike Toomey and Friends for a night of irreverent Holiday Fun!!  It will be a night of “Audience Participation, Giveaways, and Guaranteed Laughs!!” Be Sure to Wear your Favorite Ugly Christmas Sweater!! Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545,…

Drawing to be held when all 150 Tickets are sold. We are raffling a Remington 870 .12ga Pump Tactical Shotgun, with a Synthetic stock, and a 65″ Vizio Television. 3rd Prize is $100 cash! The donation is $20/ticket. ALL TICKETS MUST BE SOLD TO HOLD THE DRAWING!!! Tickets are available in the bar and at…

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 The doors open at 5 pm. The first ball drops at @6:15 pm In 2021 our Tuesday Night Bingo paid out $159,591.00 in cash prizes, including, Bingo, Raffles, and Pull Tabs. Congratulations. Tuesday Night is Bingo Night in the Hall at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, and EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!! Plenty…

Sunday, October 2, 2022 The JACKPOT RAFFLE – Like The Queen of Hearts! The Prize listed is what you could win, minus Taxes! EVERYONE WELCOME!!! Come out and try your luck at the “Jackpot Raffle”, a card game. Ticket Donation is $5ea or 5 for $20 and if there is no big winner, the pot increases…

October 17, 2022 MEATLOAF MONDAY IS BACK!!! Every 3rd Monday of the month is Meatloaf Monday at VFW Post 9545.  Enjoy Homemade Meatloaf, REAL mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetables, and bread with butter.  Deserts are available for $3. Dine-in the bar, or carry-outs are available.  All dinners are $15.  Dinner starts @ 4 pm and goes…

Tuesday, October 4, 2022   VFW Post 9545 is pleased to announce that Jim Daugharty, DAV Service Officer will be at our Post on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month WITH THE EXCEPTION OF holidays to help process your VA claims.  His hours are from 8:30 am-11:30 am. If you have questions or need to…

FRIDAY, October 7, 2022 NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl. No Cover – All Welcome 21+ After the Fish Fry, come into the Canteen and enjoy Top List Karaoke with Cheryl. Tune up your pipes and take a turn at the Mic. Do your best Elvis, Janis Joplin, Doobie Brothers, or whomever you want….

  HEY SLOT LOVERS!!! Like to Play the Slots?  Come out to VFW Post 9545 and try to win $500 on a single spin.  While you are there, check out our “FREQUENT PLAYER CLUB!”  Just come in and play the machines and ask the bartender for a Frequent Player Club Card. When you play, the…

History The Harry E. Anderson Post 9545 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was established on July 19th, 1947. The Ladies Auxiliary was established on November 30th of the same year. The Post was named after Corporal Harry E Anderson, United States Marine Corps, who was the first casualty of World War II…