St. Paul VA Regional Office Calendar of Events
October 2023

Saturday, Oct 21, 2023
Annual Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
 
Time: 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM (CST)
Location: Treasure Island Resort and Casino Welch, MN
 
The Joint Retirees Appreciation Day (JRAD) is a full day of informational briefings organized and conducted through the efforts of the Navy and Air Force Retiree Activities Offices (RAO).
 
Retirees of all branches of service and the Guard and Reserve are invited, spouses too!
 
It is the intent of the RAOs to provide the latest information delivered by subject matter experts on such programs as TRICARE, VA benefits and support, elder legal issues, and current legislative changes at the national and state level.
 
For more information and to preregister: https://sites.google.com/view/metro-rad/
 
 
 
 
 
Thursday, Oct 26, 2023
St. Cloud Stand Down
 
Time: 8:00 AM- 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: River Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S., St. Cloud, MN 56301
 
Stand Downs are events where VA staff and volunteers provide food, clothing and health screenings to homeless and at-risk Veterans. In addition, Veterans also receive referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling and other essential services.
 
At this event, a St. Paul Regional Office Outreach Specialist will be available to provide information and resources on benefits, as well as assist Veterans who wish to file Disability Compensation claims.