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“My aunt and uncle (Gary and Ellen Wolfe) have been volunteer members and fixtures of Post 180 since I was a kid and the post was at a different location.My mom Katie was a member for many years as well as an avid bowler.Through the passage of time Wolves, Downeys, Marthallers, Wilsons, and even Thorps joined or participated at one time or another - Easter Breakfast was a tradition for several years, and more than one family function took center stage at Post 180… including my dads memorial service January 2015.When I say that dropping by the Legion any given day or night will find you welcomed like family, I mean it quite literally.I haven’t been since 2015 and I know the family tree has been losing its leaves but the best part about the legion as a group and this post especially, it’s like one of those canning jar cake mix gifts people used to give in lieu of baking themselves, whether or not you are a member, you are the missing ingredients needed to whip up the batter and make that cake.A friendly group of low key regulars just waiting for someone to plug in the music and start dancing so the seat warmers will have something new to talk about.LolIf the news is on you owe to these veterans to drown that negativity out and make them have to speak up to hear (this causes the thirst so they will need to drink up)The owners or someone there picked all the music in that machine so you go crazy and play whatever you like.And if you see some toes tapping go ask them for a dance.Then sit with them and ask about their service.Always tip the barmaid/tender extra for disturbing their peace. ;)My 4 out 5 stars is because rental of the venue doesn’t close the party to the public which is why my wedding reception and the parents 50th and a few other shindigs were at post 150 up off Crystal Springs blvd and 89th - exclusive use - huge parking lot and hall with kitchen etcNot typically open to the public ever.Sometimes the public is nice to have - adds mystery to random conversations with people at some wake or religious fellowship wondering who’s cousins spouse or kid this is only to find out they came with the bar stools ??My cousin Tommy met his wife there when she was tending bar one Easter, made the best Bloody Mary’s (horseradish no tobasco) and when us girls took my mom out on her 70th we ended up at the Legion because we assumed a cousin or two might be there and they were.There was also a semi private party that night for a young man home from the middle east in whichever conflict was in 2004…My adorable mother walked up to the band and asked for the mic then proceeded to thank all these complete strangers for coming to HER party (she was dead serious but so sincere… not completely lit at all ?) and this lovely family clapped and the kids dad gave her a hug and I was laughing too hard to intervene.Love you guys!Cousin Trish “The dog lady” Aunt Katie’s daughter, Mark and Jims sister. (Thorps)”

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