*NOTE* All Member and Auxiliary meetings will resume in January on their regularly scheduled day and time. *NOTE*
1 Bingo halls found in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. 1) Temple Beth Shalom. 40-25 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. Elmwood Park, New Jersey. 2) American Legion Post No 147. Elmwood Park, NJ 07407. Next, seniors just need to grab a lawn chair to join in the fun with Lawn Chair Bingo. Of course, as with all other things right now, this is socially distanced Bingo.
Through the work of its members, Johnson-Phelps continues to make a difference in the lives of countless individuals and has made a trememdous impact on the surrounding community. Johnson-Phelps is an exemplary member of the community that serves as a continuous representation of the unyielding bravery, courage, and perserverance of our Nations's Armed Forces both present and past.
Our Bingo Story We’ve been playing bingo at Park Lawn since 1974, the year charitable gaming was legalized by the State of Illinois. Initially started by Park Lawn parents to fund their children’s transportation costs, it has grown to a three-day-a-week bingo operation and Park Lawn’s largest fundraiser. The Downtown favorite, Blanket Bingo, returns to Market Square Park for the first time in the 2016 season. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, or show up early to snag one of the tables at the park for a night of bingo games, music and prizes. The event typically sells out, so show up on time, if not early. Bingo - Park Lawn 10833 Laporte Ave, Oak Lawn, IL - Friday from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Saturday 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm; Bingo - At the Office 4901 Cal Sag Road, Crestwood, IL Monday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
We have 21 uniformed veterans in our Ritual Team/Honor Guard. We have weekly and monthly events like bingo and poker tournaments. Hall rentals are also available for evey occassion. Whatever your needs the members at Johnson-Phelps VFW are ready to help.
Sincerely,
Johnson-Phelps VFW #5220 Members
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Founded in January of 1946, the Oak Lawn Johnson-Phelps V.F.W., and it's Ladies Auxiliary, have served local veterans for six decades. The organization's first meeting took place in the Oak Lawn Public Library, and when this space became too small they moved to Brandt's Dug Out.
In 1950, land near 52nd Avenue and Wabash Avenue was purchased with the help of donations and proceeds from a play. These funds were used to construct a building for the members of the Johnson-Phelps Post. Completed in 1951 with most of the work done by members, the post officially opened on November 11th during observance of Veteran's Day.
In the following years, the V.F.W. continued its work within the community, and expanded its structure with an addition in 1963. The Hall played an important and tragic role in the 1967 Tornado when the building was used as a temporary morgue to house the victims of the disaster.
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The Johnson-Phelps V.F.W., now over 70 years old, has become a landmark in the village and a continual presence among a sea of constant change.