Tri-State Women Warriors Fundraising Benefit
Nov
16

Tri-State Women Warriors Fundraising Benefit

Join us for a fundraising event on Saturday, November 16th from 1-6pm at Hammerheads in Dubuque!

We will have:

-50/50

-Auction items

-Prizes

-Light food

-FUN!!

Anyone interested in helping or donating items for the auction, please email:

Debbie Bisping: gideb2003@gmail.com

Or

Bama Ohnesorge: Ohnesorgek@yahoo.com

All funds raised will support our 2025 activities promoting connection and advocacy for the unique needs of women veterans and service members.

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Autumn Adventures on Schmitt Island
Oct
6

Autumn Adventures on Schmitt Island

Join us on Sunday, October 6, from 11 AM - 2 PM for the Autumn Adventure on Schmitt Island! Explore the island’s attractions with guided trolley tours, interactive exhibits, and fun activities. Plus, get a sneak peek at exciting plans for the island's future! 🌳✨ Check in outside the ImOn Arena to start your adventure!

Look for us next to the Veterans Freedom Center!


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Tri-State Women Warriors Meet & Greet
Oct
5

Tri-State Women Warriors Meet & Greet

Tri-State Women Warriors will be hosting monthly meet and greets for all women that are currently serving or have served in the military. Come join us to meet other women veterans, build friendships and support each other over a glass of water or a glass of wine!
Starting August 2023, feel free to bring healthy food items to donate to the Dubuque VA Clinic food pantry and we will deliver items the following week!
Ideas include-
Protein:
Canned fish, chicken, or beans
Peanut butter
Low sodium nuts
Fruit:
Applesauce
Canned fruit with no added sugar
Dried fruit
100% Juice boxes
Vegetables:
Canned vegetables
Canned tomato sauce
Low sodium tomato juice
Grains:
Oatmeal
Rice
Dried pasta/noodles
Popcorn
Whole grain crackers
Whole grain cereal
Dairy:
UHT milk (doesn’t need to be refrigerated)
Evaporated milk
Other:
Bottled water
Tea bags
Coffee
Low sodium soup or broth
Spices/herbs
Low sugar granola bars
Cooking oil
Fruit and nut mix

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Benefit The Vets
Aug
10

Benefit The Vets

Benefit The Vets is a 100% volunteer non-profit. They formed in 2018 and have been putting on concerts in Worthington (western Dubuque County) since. Benfit The Vets has donated to Tri-State Honor Flight several years, local VFW's, Retrieving Freedom (trains and places PTSD service dogs), directly to Veterans in need, etc etc.

This years event features 90's Country Superstar SAMMY KERSHAW with special guests Confederate Railroad, and Mike & The Moonpies! Tickets are $65.

Gates open at 3:00PM.

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Tri-State Women Warriors Meet & Greet
Aug
3

Tri-State Women Warriors Meet & Greet

Tri-State Women Warriors will be hosting monthly meet and greets for all women that are currently serving or have served in the military. Come join us to meet other women veterans, build friendships and support each other over a glass of water or a glass of wine!
Starting August 2023, feel free to bring healthy food items to donate to the Dubuque VA Clinic food pantry and we will deliver items the following week!
Ideas include-
Protein:
Canned fish, chicken, or beans
Peanut butter
Low sodium nuts
Fruit:
Applesauce
Canned fruit with no added sugar
Dried fruit
100% Juice boxes
Vegetables:
Canned vegetables
Canned tomato sauce
Low sodium tomato juice
Grains:
Oatmeal
Rice
Dried pasta/noodles
Popcorn
Whole grain crackers
Whole grain cereal
Dairy:
UHT milk (doesn’t need to be refrigerated)
Evaporated milk
Other:
Bottled water
Tea bags
Coffee
Low sodium soup or broth
Spices/herbs
Low sugar granola bars
Cooking oil
Fruit and nut mix

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Tri-State Women Warriors Meet & Greet
Jul
6

Tri-State Women Warriors Meet & Greet

Tri-State Women Warriors will be hosting monthly meet and greets for all women that are currently serving or have served in the military. Come join us to meet other women veterans, build friendships and support each other over a glass of water or a glass of wine!
Starting August 2023, feel free to bring healthy food items to donate to the Dubuque VA Clinic food pantry and we will deliver items the following week!
Ideas include-
Protein:
Canned fish, chicken, or beans
Peanut butter
Low sodium nuts
Fruit:
Applesauce
Canned fruit with no added sugar
Dried fruit
100% Juice boxes
Vegetables:
Canned vegetables
Canned tomato sauce
Low sodium tomato juice
Grains:
Oatmeal
Rice
Dried pasta/noodles
Popcorn
Whole grain crackers
Whole grain cereal
Dairy:
UHT milk (doesn’t need to be refrigerated)
Evaporated milk
Other:
Bottled water
Tea bags
Coffee
Low sodium soup or broth
Spices/herbs
Low sugar granola bars
Cooking oil
Fruit and nut mix

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Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet
Jun
1

Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet

Tri-State Women Warriors will be hosting monthly meet and greets for all women that are currently serving or have served in the military. Come join us to meet other women veterans, build friendships and support each other over a glass of water or a glass of wine!

Starting August 2023, feel free to bring healthy food items to donate to the Dubuque VA Clinic food pantry and we will deliver items the following week!

Ideas include-

Protein:
Canned fish, chicken, or beans
Peanut butter
Low sodium nuts

Fruit:
Applesauce
Canned fruit with no added sugar
Dried fruit
100% Juice boxes

Vegetables:
Canned vegetables
Canned tomato sauce
Low sodium tomato juice

Grains:
Oatmeal
Rice
Dried pasta/noodles
Popcorn
Whole grain crackers
Whole grain cereal

Dairy:
UHT milk (doesn’t need to be refrigerated)
Evaporated milk

Other:
Bottled water
Tea bags
Coffee
Low sodium soup or broth
Spices/herbs
Low sugar granola bars
Cooking oil
Fruit and nut mix

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Memorial Day Parade
May
27

Memorial Day Parade

Calling all women service members, veterans, and their families—the Tri-State Women Warriors invite you to walk with us in the Dubuque Memorial Day parade to honor and remember ALL who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom’s we enjoy today. Register here by Wednesday, April 17th to secure your t-shirt size for the parade: https://forms.gle/ZntvyQx1bb3EZKRq5.

Parade starts at 1200 so we will meet over in the Q Casino Parking Lot at 1130/1145 for line up. 15 mins after the last walkers complete the parade route the ceremony will start. There will be Food Trucks present and the TSWW will have an information table.

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Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet
May
4

Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet

Tri-State Women Warriors will be hosting monthly meet and greets for all women that are currently serving or have served in the military. Come join us to meet other women veterans, build friendships and support each other over a glass of water or a glass of wine!

Starting August 2023, feel free to bring healthy food items to donate to the Dubuque VA Clinic food pantry and we will deliver items the following week!

Ideas include-

Protein:
Canned fish, chicken, or beans
Peanut butter
Low sodium nuts

Fruit:
Applesauce
Canned fruit with no added sugar
Dried fruit
100% Juice boxes

Vegetables:
Canned vegetables
Canned tomato sauce
Low sodium tomato juice

Grains:
Oatmeal
Rice
Dried pasta/noodles
Popcorn
Whole grain crackers
Whole grain cereal

Dairy:
UHT milk (doesn’t need to be refrigerated)
Evaporated milk

Other:
Bottled water
Tea bags
Coffee
Low sodium soup or broth
Spices/herbs
Low sugar granola bars
Cooking oil
Fruit and nut mix

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Music BINGO
Apr
14

Music BINGO

Music BINGO - Moose Lodge, 2635 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA
Sunday, April 14th, 2024
1:30PM

April is the month of the military child, TSWW will provide an afternoon of Music BINGO/Trivia presented by Michael Lenstra with Alexxus Entertainment for Veteran and Military Families. Pizza will be provided after the activity approximately 4pm-5pm and there will be drinks for purchase on site. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/BqM93VrRHLYhP7T89.

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Tri-State Women Warriors Launch Party
Mar
28

Tri-State Women Warriors Launch Party

It’s time to celebrate!!

Meet these Wicked Dames at the Wicked Dame!

Our Lauch Party is on Thursday, March 28th from 6-8p, and whether you a veteran or part of the fan club, we would love for you to join us!

Light refreshments will be provided and, of course, plenty to choose from at the cash bar.

Can’t make the party, but still want to support?

Donate here to help provide funding that allows us to continue our outreach and provide events and opportunities at no cost to the veterans: https://www.paypal.com/donate/...

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Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet
Mar
2

Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet

Tri-State Women Warriors will be hosting monthly meet and greets for all women that are currently serving or have served in the military. Come join us to meet other women veterans, build friendships and support each other over a glass of water or a glass of wine!

Starting August 2023, feel free to bring healthy food items to donate to the Dubuque VA Clinic food pantry and we will deliver items the following week!

Ideas include-

Protein:
Canned fish, chicken, or beans
Peanut butter
Low sodium nuts

Fruit:
Applesauce
Canned fruit with no added sugar
Dried fruit
100% Juice boxes

Vegetables:
Canned vegetables
Canned tomato sauce
Low sodium tomato juice

Grains:
Oatmeal
Rice
Dried pasta/noodles
Popcorn
Whole grain crackers
Whole grain cereal

Dairy:
UHT milk (doesn’t need to be refrigerated)
Evaporated milk

Other:
Bottled water
Tea bags
Coffee
Low sodium soup or broth
Spices/herbs
Low sugar granola bars
Cooking oil
Fruit and nut mix

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Goat Yoga
Mar
2

Goat Yoga

Women Veterans and Service Members-what better way to start International Women’s Month than to practice yoga with G.O.A.T.s and goats!?
We look forward to expanding our tribe, but be sure to register! Space is limited and spots are first come, first served.
If you are a veteran or service member who identifies as a woman, please click this link to secure your spot with no cost by 2/25/24!
https://forms.gle/nTajahxZrgPS2Qbv5

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Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet
Jan
6

Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet

Tri-State Women Warriors host monthly meet and greets for all women that are currently serving or have served in the military. Come join us to meet other women veterans, build friendships and support each other over a glass of water or a glass of wine!

Starting August 2023, feel free to bring healthy food items to donate to the Dubuque VA Clinic food pantry and we will deliver items the following week!

Ideas include-

Protein:
Canned fish, chicken, or beans
Peanut butter
Low sodium nuts

Fruit:
Applesauce
Canned fruit with no added sugar
Dried fruit
100% Juice boxes

Vegetables:
Canned vegetables
Canned tomato sauce
Low sodium tomato juice

Grains:
Oatmeal
Rice
Dried pasta/noodles
Popcorn
Whole grain crackers
Whole grain cereal

Dairy:
UHT milk (doesn’t need to be refrigerated)
Evaporated milk

Other:
Bottled water
Tea bags
Coffee
Low sodium soup or broth
Spices/herbs
Low sugar granola bars
Cooking oil
Fruit and nut mix

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Wood Burning Class
Dec
16

Wood Burning Class

Join us at the Veterans Freedom Center on Saturday December 16th to learn wood burning with Lyndal from Midwest Wood Art.

Please register here so we can be sure to have enough equipment set up for the day! https://forms.gle/Xbo6ZJeLXb6FXXe87

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Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet
Dec
2

Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet

Tri-State Women Warriors host monthly meet and greets for all women that are currently serving or have served in the military. Come join us to meet other women veterans, build friendships and support each other over a glass of water or a glass of wine!

Starting August 2023, feel free to bring healthy food items to donate to the Dubuque VA Clinic food pantry and we will deliver items the following week!

Ideas include-

Protein:
Canned fish, chicken, or beans
Peanut butter
Low sodium nuts

Fruit:
Applesauce
Canned fruit with no added sugar
Dried fruit
100% Juice boxes

Vegetables:
Canned vegetables
Canned tomato sauce
Low sodium tomato juice

Grains:
Oatmeal
Rice
Dried pasta/noodles
Popcorn
Whole grain crackers
Whole grain cereal

Dairy:
UHT milk (doesn’t need to be refrigerated)
Evaporated milk

Other:
Bottled water
Tea bags
Coffee
Low sodium soup or broth
Spices/herbs
Low sugar granola bars
Cooking oil
Fruit and nut mix

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Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet
Nov
4

Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet

Tri-State Women Warriors host monthly meet and greets for all women that are currently serving or have served in the military. Come join us to meet other women veterans, build friendships and support each other over a glass of water or a glass of wine!

Starting August 2023, feel free to bring healthy food items to donate to the Dubuque VA Clinic food pantry and we will deliver items the following week!

Ideas include-

Protein:
Canned fish, chicken, or beans
Peanut butter
Low sodium nuts

Fruit:
Applesauce
Canned fruit with no added sugar
Dried fruit
100% Juice boxes

Vegetables:
Canned vegetables
Canned tomato sauce
Low sodium tomato juice

Grains:
Oatmeal
Rice
Dried pasta/noodles
Popcorn
Whole grain crackers
Whole grain cereal

Dairy:
UHT milk (doesn’t need to be refrigerated)
Evaporated milk

Other:
Bottled water
Tea bags
Coffee
Low sodium soup or broth
Spices/herbs
Low sugar granola bars
Cooking oil
Fruit and nut mix

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Scroll Sawing at the Veterans Freedom Center
Oct
14

Scroll Sawing at the Veterans Freedom Center

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, join the Tri-State Women Warriors on October 14th to learn/practice/create with the scroll saw!

Please register here so we can be sure to have enough scroll saws set up for the day: https://forms.gle/Xbo6ZJeLXb6FXXe87

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Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet
Oct
7

Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet

Tri-State Women Warriors host monthly meet and greets for all women that are currently serving or have served in the military. Come join us to meet other women veterans, build friendships and support each other over a glass of water or a glass of wine!

Starting August 2023, feel free to bring healthy food items to donate to the Dubuque VA Clinic food pantry and we will deliver items the following week!

Ideas include-

Protein:
Canned fish, chicken, or beans
Peanut butter
Low sodium nuts

Fruit:
Applesauce
Canned fruit with no added sugar
Dried fruit
100% Juice boxes

Vegetables:
Canned vegetables
Canned tomato sauce
Low sodium tomato juice

Grains:
Oatmeal
Rice
Dried pasta/noodles
Popcorn
Whole grain crackers
Whole grain cereal

Dairy:
UHT milk (doesn’t need to be refrigerated)
Evaporated milk

Other:
Bottled water
Tea bags
Coffee
Low sodium soup or broth
Spices/herbs
Low sugar granola bars
Cooking oil
Fruit and nut mix

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Family Friendly Halloween Crafting Activity
Sep
23

Family Friendly Halloween Crafting Activity

Join us for an afternoon of family friendly Halloween Crafting with Simply Home!

Each registrant will receive 3 5.5 inch square blocks to paint purple, green, or orange, as well as stencils/stickers to create their own custom Halloween decor.

  • Cost: $15/3 block set

  • Payment: Please pay @Annette-Wohlers via Venmo upon registration or indicate in your registration that you will bring cash the day of.

  • Registration is required to ensure supplies are available. Please register here: https://forms.gle/kiGhbQyxU2LpzoiXA

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Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet
Sep
2

Tri-State Women Warriors Monthly Meet and Greet

Tri-State Women Warriors host monthly meet and greets for all women that are currently serving or have served in the military. Come join us to meet other women veterans, build friendships and support each other over a glass of water or a glass of wine!

Starting August 2023, feel free to bring healthy food items to donate to the Dubuque VA Clinic food pantry and we will deliver items the following week!

Ideas include-

Protein:
Canned fish, chicken, or beans
Peanut butter
Low sodium nuts

Fruit:
Applesauce
Canned fruit with no added sugar
Dried fruit
100% Juice boxes

Vegetables:
Canned vegetables
Canned tomato sauce
Low sodium tomato juice

Grains:
Oatmeal
Rice
Dried pasta/noodles
Popcorn
Whole grain crackers
Whole grain cereal

Dairy:
UHT milk (doesn’t need to be refrigerated)
Evaporated milk

Other:
Bottled water
Tea bags
Coffee
Low sodium soup or broth
Spices/herbs
Low sugar granola bars
Cooking oil
Fruit and nut mix

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THE GIRL WHO WORE FREEDOM, Award-Winning D-Day Documentary, Viewing and Director Q&A
Aug
26

THE GIRL WHO WORE FREEDOM, Award-Winning D-Day Documentary, Viewing and Director Q&A

The Tri-State Women Warriors and American Legion Post 6 are proud to host a viewing and Director Q&A for Award Winning D-Day documentary, THE GIRL WHO WORE FREEDOM, in Dolph’s Courtyard at 10am on August 26, 2023. In addition to a wide variety of International Awards, THE GIRL WHO WORE FREEDOM was selected as the 2021 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Award Winner for Best Documentary. Director, Christian Taylor, will join us for the viewing and will provide a Q&A following the documentary.

“Discover the untold stories of D-Day from the men, women, and children who lived through German occupation and Allied liberation of Normandy, France. Powerful and deeply personal, THE GIRL WHO WORE FREEDOM tells the stories of an America that lived its values, instilling a pride in country that is in danger of becoming a relic
of the past.”

All are welcome at no cost. Cash donations accepted on day of event. Registration is not required, but requested for planning purposes at: https://Tinyurl.com/yz7evk3t 

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Tri-State Veterans Network
Thursday, February 22, 2024

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tri-States Veterans Network February event is at Backpocket Dubuque sponsored by Mercy One. If you are a veteran or family member of a veteran, come on out and talk with employers and service organizations. Or just come out to network with each other!