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American Legion Neal Thomas Jr. Centennial Post 209

LXCL:Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, rolls, salad, dessert, lemonade, iced tea, and coffee. Dinner @ 6pm.

Friday 23 April Dinner @ Post 209

LXCL:Served with Creamy Whipped Potatoes, Broccolini, Polaris Farm Salad, DessertPolaris Hotel. Cocktails 6-7pm, Dinner 7pm

Sat 24 Apr Banquet: Slow-Cooked Short Ribs w/Beef Au Jus

LXCL:Served with Creamy Whipped Potatoes, Broccolini, Polaris Farm Salad, DessertPolaris Hotel. Cocktails 6-7pm, Dinner 7pm

Sat 24 Apr Banquet: Chicken Cordon Bleu w/Dijon Cream Sauce

Risotto(Vegetarian)

Check made out to Neal Thomas Jr. Centennial Post 209 with National Commander Homecoming in the memo line
Address to send check: Neal Thomas Jr. Centennial Post 209, 3613 Jeannine Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

“TEAM COLORADO”Invites you to joinJay BowenAmerican Legion National Commander’sHomecoming CelebrationApril 23-24, 2027 You are cordially invited to join Jay, Jackie, and Team Colorado as we welcome Jay back home from his service as National Commander of The American Legion.April 23, 2027 Welcome Home Dinner at Jay’s home post. Neal Thomas Jr., Centennial Post 209, 3613 Jeannine Dr., Colorado Springs.  Time:  5-6pm Cocktail, 6pm Dinner. Cost $15 Attire:  Red Shirt Friday-casualApril 24, 2027 Homecoming Banquet at the Hotel Polaris, 8989 N Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs.                         Time:  6-7pm Cocktail, 7-9pm Dinner. Cost $75  Attire:  Business Dress NOTE: The Registration includes and option for additional donation to Post 209. Any additional donations submitted on this event registration will be allocated to Jay Bowen's National Commander Campaign. Event DetailsApril 23, 2027  5-6pm Cocktails, Dinner at 6pmWhere:  American Legion Neal Thomas Jr.,             Centennial Post 209, 3613 Jeannine Dr.,             Colorado Springs, ColoradoMenu:  Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes            gravy, corn, green beans, rolls, salad,            dessert, lemonade, iced tea, and coffee.Attire:  Red Shirt Friday-casualCost:    $15Cash bar will be available April 24, 2027  6-7pm Cocktails, Dinner at 7pmWhere:  Hotel Polaris, Ballroom B &amp; C              8989 N. Gate Blvd.              Colorado Springs, ColoradoMenu:    Slow-Cooked Short Ribs w/Beef Jus,               Chicken Cordon Bleu w/Dijon Cream               Sauce, or Risotto(Vegetarian)               Creamy Whipped Potatoes               Broccolini               Polaris Farm Salad               DessertAttire:    Business DressCost:      $75Cash bar will be available Naturally, you are welcome to stay at any of the many hotels in Colorado Springs, but we have secured a block of rooms at one of the premier hotels in the state, The Hotel Polaris, located at 8989 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO. This AAA Four-Diamond hotel sits at the North Gate entrance to the Air Force AcademyWe recommend you arrive sometime Friday, 23 April, 2027. If you arrive early on Friday, 23 April, we recommend taking advantage of the many amenities offered at the hotel, including two F-16 and one 737 MAX flight simulators. This is the only hotel in North America offering flight simulator experiences inside the hotel. Travel to/from the Colorado Springs airport will be at your own expense. Hotel Information HOTEL POLARIS: Hotel Reservations at the Polaris Hotel for the homecoming have a group rate available for Friday and Saturday or for just Saturday night.Friday/Saturday 23-24 April 2026 reservation <a href="https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=43597&amp;Chain=25042&amp;arrive=2027-04-23&amp;depart=2027-04-25&amp;adult=1&amp;child=0&amp;group=8169912" target="_blank">LINK</a>Saturday only 24 April 2026 Reservation <a href="https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=43597&amp;Chain=25042&amp;arrive=2027-04-24&amp;depart=2027-04-25&amp;adult=1&amp;child=0&amp;group=8169912" target="_blank">LINK</a>Room rates start at approximately $181 including facility fee plus applicable taxes. Check in is at 4pm/check out at 11am.   719-886-1100/833-311-5581 OTHER HOTEL IN THE AREA:*Hampton Inn &amp; Suites, Colorado Springs / Air Force Academy, (3.2 miles from Hotel Polaris) 1307 Republic Dr., Colorado Springs1-855-605-0317/719-245-1548*Drury Plaza Hotel (2.7 miles from Hotel Polaris)    1170 Interquest Pkwy., Colorado Springs 888-324-1835*Courtyard by Marriott (2.7 miles from Hotel Polaris) 1130 Interquest Pkwy., Colorado Springs  844-631-0595*Fairfield by Marriott (2.1 miles from Hotel Polaris)  15275 Struthers Road, Colorado Springs  844-631-0595*Great Wolf Lodge – Colorado Springs  (2.5 miles from Hotel Polaris)  9494 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs  844-473-9653*My Place Hotel (0.6 miles from Hotel Polaris)  369 Gleneagle Gate View, Colorado  Springs 719-203-5830 Area Attractions Colorado Springs is well-known as a destination for visiting. There are MANY attractions to be enjoyed in/around the Colorado Springs area. Here are just a few:Within a 30 minute drive from the HotelUS Air Force AcademyUS Olympic Training CenterPeterson Air and Space MuseumTop Golf/Overdrive/I FlyColorado Springs Pioneers MuseumGarden of the Gods ParkThe Broadmoor HotelCheyenne Mountain ZooGlen Eyrie CastleSeven FallsSpace Foundation Discovery CenterFlying W Ranch ChuckwagonWestern Museum of Mining &amp; IndustryPro Rodeo Hall of FameWithin a 1 hour drive from the HotelDragonman’s Rifle/Gun RangePikes PeakPikes Peak Cog Railway (reservations)Manitou SpringsManitou Cliff DwellingsMiramont Castle MuseumNorth Pole – Santa’s WorkshopCave of the WindsWithin a 2 hour drive from the HotelHistoric Cripple Creek (casino town)Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow GaugeRailroadBlack Hawk (casino town)The Royal GorgeBreckinridge

American Legion Neal Thomas Jr. Centennial Post 209

National Commander Colorado Homecoming

8989 North Gate Blvd

Friday 23 April Dinner @ Post 209

$15

Sat 24 Apr Banquet: Slow-Cooked Short Ribs w/Beef Au Jus

$75

Sat 24 Apr Banquet: Chicken Cordon Bleu w/Dijon Cream Sauce

$75

Risotto(Vegetarian)

$75

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