AZ Veterans

NO-GI JIU-JITSU FOR BEGINNERS
2025-10-06 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-29 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix) | Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, 5031 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu an active grappling martial art and sport focusing on ground fighting. This is a great form of physical exercise, mental toughness, self-defense, and community. We’re all beginners here, and ALL abilities are welcome. Classes are every Monday. Cost: Free for Vets WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ABILITY360/ $3 per session for Vet Family Member. VETERAN MEMBERSHIP IS JUST $25 PER YEAR FOR ALL FITNESS CENTER USAGE, VET EVENTS, AND OUTDOOR CLASSES
Location – UPSTAIRS FITNESS STUDIO

Women Veterans - Building Connections Brunch
2025-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Brothers Family Restaurant, 8466 W Peoria Ave #1, Peoria, 85345, United States
West Valley Women Veterans – Building Connections Brunch Attention Women Service Members & Veterans – All Eras, All Branches! Join Us for Our Monthly Building Connections Brunch: Connect with fellow women service members and veterans in a welcoming and supportive environment! This exclusive gathering is a chance to celebrate your service, share stories, and build lasting connections with those who truly understand your journey. Event Details: When: First Sunday of every month at 10 a.m. Where: Brothers Family Restaurant (Starting January 5, 2025) What: A casual brunch featuring great food, meaningful conversations, and camaraderie. Why Attend? • Celebrate your service and achievements. • Build a network of like-minded women who share your experiences. • Enjoy a delicious meal in a private room designed to foster connection. • Feel empowered, uplifted, and part of a strong, supportive community. Important Notes: • All attendees are responsible for their own food and drink.

FREE CLOTHES FOR VETS
2025-10-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, 5031 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Boots back Care bags are clothing donations for our local veterans and first responders. Come August, Ability360 with hold a 2-week care bag pick-up for our members, their families, and anyone they know who served. We all need a little help at times, and encourage you to take it when you can and need. If you could benefit from a few more things in your closet, now is the time!

Boots back Care bags are clothing donations for our local veterans and first responders. Come August, Ability360 with hold a 2-week care bag pick-up for our members, their families, and anyone they know who served. We all need a little help at times, and encourage you to take it when you can and need.
If you could benefit from a few more things in your closet, now is the time!
Ability360 is now taking clothing submissions. Please ensure all clothing submitted is lightly used or new. All submissions can be left at the Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center.
Pick-Up Dates: August 14th-27th, 2025 by appointment only.
This is for veterans, military members, and first responders who are requesting clothing for themselves or someone in need. Please reserve filling out a form if you or a family member meets the requirements above.

Night Prayer - Veterans
2025-10-03 23:00
Are you seeking spiritual care? Do you need to get closer to God? use this time to connect with other veterans and join us in prayer.

Host / Prayer Coordinator is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Prayer Hour Time: Every Friday 11pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85156729029 Meeting ID: 851 5672 9029 — One tap mobile +16694449171,,85156729029# US +16699006833,,85156729029# US (San Jose) Join instructions https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/85156729029/invitations?signature=BGW3YVi-YZXnX2O3UsIbe4jSWle27SFn8YmPvB0cv7w

Friday Night Karaoke - American Legion Post 138
2025-10-03 19:00 - 22:00 | American Legion Post 138, 1264 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Friday Night Karaoke. Fun Time for All !!
Every Friday 7pm-10pm

Coffee, Camaraderie & Donuts
2025-10-03 08:00 - 11:00 | 6-Real Estate, 4981 S Arizona Ave. #1, Chandler, 85248, United States
Solving the worlds problems over coffee and donuts!

CVA Flagstaff Community Mixer
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Mother Road Brewery, 7 S Mikes Pike St, Flagstaff, 86001, United States
Enjoy food, drinks, and camaraderie with your community. Food and a drink are on us!

Female Veteran Support Circle
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Televeda – Virtual Platform, AZ, United States
Join us in a nurturing and empathetic environment designed specifically for veterans like you. Engage in meaningful discussions on topics that resonate with your experiences and connect with fellow veterans who comprehend the challenges you face.
Female Veteran Groups (2)

Ladies Night, QOH, and Trivia!
2025-10-02 17:00 - 22:00 | American Legion Post 138, 1264 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Gentlemen in Purple shirts and ALL ladies get $1 off their first drink!

Queen of Hearts is BACK!

One Ticket for $5, Three tickets for $10, and Eight tickets for $20.

Buy tickets all week long and up until the drawing every Thursday, right after the 7 O’clock Toast.

Trivia starts right after Queen of Hearts drawing!

American Legion Post 138 – Mesa

Grand Opening Sierra Vista Vet Center Outstation
2025-10-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Sierra Vista Vet Center Outstation, 4481 Campus, Sierra Vista, 85635, United States
Grand Opening of the NEW Sierra Vista Vet Center Outstation.

Learn about SBA’s lending role and how to prepare a request for capital. FREE Event over ZOOM
2025-10-02 09:00 - 10:30 | Veterans Business Outreach Center, 635 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, 85204, United States
Come to this FREE clinic to understand credit requirements, interest rates, collateral terms, and amounts available. Find sources of capital to start or grow your business. Learn how to approach a lender, find bankers interested in your needs, and improve your chances of success. This program covers regular 7a lending and programs including Veterans Advantage. Details Provided for Online Access under Separate Cover At this clinic you will learn about SBA’s lending role and how the process works including • Learn what the lender credit requirements are for loan approval • Find alternative sources of capital to start or grow your business • Learn interest rates, terms, amounts, and collateral requirements • Learn how to approach a lender by knowing what they are looking for up front • Find which banks are interested in your loan needs the clinic is designed to explain the process to you in detail.

Azura Vets Weekly Spotlight Podcast
2025-10-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Defenders Den Wellness Lounge, 165 North Centennial Way #110, Mesa, 85201, United States
Weekly podcast with Nicole Pogue!
This is a weekly virtual event on YouTube!

4 Key Pillars of Digital Marketing Success/ Over ZOOM
2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Veterans Business Outreach Center, 635 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, 85204, United States
This presentation will unveil a powerful digital marketing strategy centered on four key pillars: Visibility, Clickability, Convertibility, and Profitability. You will learn the essential steps to not only ensure your business gets discovered by the right audience but also how to create compelling content that entices them to click and engage. The talk will then provide a clear roadmap for converting that traffic into paying customers and nurturing those relationships to build a scalable and profitable brand for the future. This training event is FREE! Zoom link for the event. https://madwire.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_emF-4lNpT1y8868kudYcjQ Email reminders will go out two weeks prior. For More Information the Links below on more topics. https://veterans.partners.marketing360.com/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL73SNd8nA1-cpGsIsynNTI6uf1AC2pwjb

MUSIC BY THE POOL
2025-09-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, 5031 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Music by the pool nights are here! As the weather warms up, we invite our military vets and their families to come out once a month for a couple hours of local musicians, dancing, pool games, and of course… the snack bar!

BATTLEMIND
2025-09-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Televeda – Virtual Platform, AZ, United States
“Battle mind” provides valuable insights into military perspectives, how veterans navigate communication with civilian society, the conflicts that may arise, and practical solutions to bridge these gaps.
REFERRAL CODE – HERO2024

First Round - Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurship Through Impactful Events and Connection
2025-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Jefe’s Cantina + Cocina, 1515 S Price Rd Suite 5, Chandler, 85286, United States
Where Military Entrepreneurs Connect, Collaborate & Launch

Join Warrior Rising for First Round: Phoenix, an inspiring quarterly meetup designed for military-connected entrepreneurs, spouses, and business leaders. Whether you’re launching a new venture, scaling an existing one, or exploring your next mission, this event is where genuine connections begin.

September 29

Jefe’s Cantina + Cocina6-8pm*FREE!*

Register here: https://forms.gle/NJMcA6pJxhJcaY6d8

No pressure. No pitches. Just real conversations.
Good food, great people, and powerful local networks.
Mentorship, community, and camaraderie that echo your service.

The first round is on us when you register! (https://forms.gle/NJMcA6pJxhJcaY6d8)
Your next step in business, leadership, and connection starts here.

Questions or want to get involved? Email: programming@warriorrising.org
www.warriorrising.org

Warrior Rising's First Round
2025-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Jefe’s Cantina + Cocina, 1515 S Price Rd Suite 5, Chandler, 85286, United States
RSVP NOW!

Come connect with fellow veteran and military spouse business owners! The first round is on us when you register.

Glendale Bike Night
2025-09-29 17:00 - 19:00 | VFW Post 1433, 7618 N 63rd Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85301, United States
Bike Night at VFW Post 1433. $5 chili dogs

Enjoy some company! Eat some hotdogs and make memories!

VA Homebuyer Workshop
2025-09-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Surprise City Hall, 16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ, 85374, United States
Join us for a VA Homebuyer Workshop where you’ll learn all the tips and tricks to navigate the homebuying process with your VA loan!

Marine Riders Montezuma BBQ Fundraiser
2025-09-27 13:00 - 18:00 | American Legion Post 35, 2240 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, 85224, United States
September 27th!! Come enjoy some great food, biker games and fellowship!

CVA National Day of Action
2025-09-27 11:00 - 17:00 | Mesa Fire Station 218 Community Room, 845 N Alma School Rd, Mesa, 85201, United States
We’ll be moving the needle for legislation that will drastically improve access to timely and quality mental health care for veterans. We’ll have food, drinks, and plenty to do.

Veteran Dog Fair
2025-09-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Soldier’s Best Friend, 14505 N. 75th. Ave., Peoria, AZ, 85381, United States
Sodlier’s Best Friend will be hosting our 2nd Annual Veteran Dog Fair, providing much needed vaccines to our beloved four legged friends. This is a FREE event for veterans, thier family members, and friends (just bring your veteran and four legged friend with you). Limit of 2 dogs per houshold, please bring your military or veteran ID. There will be pet friendly vendors, free food, and more. Come out and bring the family for a fun filled event!
