Vets center fills need for public space in San Tan Valley

by Mark Cowling | San Tan Sentinel

There’s a lot happening these days at the San Tan Valley Veterans Center. The center hosts bingo, open to the public, at 1 p.m. every Sunday. A canasta club recently started on Thursdays, and Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Tuesday nights. A blood drive is planned on Halloween.

The next special event is a pet expo on Dec. 5 — there will be a mobile pet groomer, an animal rescue group and a retired veterinarian to provide examinations. Pets can also have their pictures taken with Santa.

“We want to bring events that are geared toward family,” Service Officer Dennis Gardner said.

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