Lima American Legion Post 282

Lima American Legion Post 282 Welcome to the Lima American Legion's official page! We honor and support veterans, active-duty military, and their families.

Join us for updates on events, community service projects, and ways to get involved. Together, we can make a difference.

🌶🔥 Post 282 Chili Cookoff is BACK! 🔥🌶Get ready for a day full of bold flavors, friendly competition, and great company! ...
03/18/2026

🌶🔥 Post 282 Chili Cookoff is BACK! 🔥🌶

Get ready for a day full of bold flavors, friendly competition, and great company! 🍲🎉

Join us for an afternoon of chili tasting, music, raffles, and fun! Whether you're bringing your best recipe or just coming to enjoy, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

🗓 Saturday, March 21st, 2026
⏰ Entries due by 1:00 PM
👅 Tasting from 1:30 – 3:30 PM
🏆 Winners announced at 3:45 PM

💥 NO ENTRY FEE
🎟 Door prizes & raffles
🎶 Music & good vibes
🍻 Cash bar
🥇 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes

👉 Open to members & guests, bring your friends and family!

Come out for some Food, Friends, and Fun, and maybe discover the best chili around! 🌶🏆

🥚🌷 Spring is here, and it’s time for one of Lima’s favorite traditions! 🌷🥚Join us for the Ben Rowlinson Memorial Easter ...
03/18/2026

🥚🌷 Spring is here, and it’s time for one of Lima’s favorite traditions! 🌷🥚

Join us for the Ben Rowlinson Memorial Easter Egg Hunt, a fun, family-friendly event hosted by Lima Legion Post 282 & the Rotary Club of Lima!

📅 Saturday, March 28th
⏰ Hunt starts at 12 PM sharp
📍 Mark Tubbs Memorial Park
🎉 FREE ENTRY
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Age-group zones so every child has a great experience

Bring your basket, bring your camera 📸, and get ready for smiles, laughter, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! 🐰💛

Events like this are what community is all about, bringing families together, creating memories, and supporting each other. We hope to see you there!

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Legion! ☘️Join us tomorrow, March 17th starting at 5:00 PM, for a delicious Corned Be...
03/16/2026

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Legion! ☘️

Join us tomorrow, March 17th starting at 5:00 PM, for a delicious Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner hosted by the amazing American Legion Auxiliary Unit 282! 🍽️🇺🇸

This event is open to Legion and VFW family members and their guests, so bring a friend and come enjoy a great evening together!

While you're there, don’t miss your chance to enter our basket drawing at 6:30 PM 🎟️
So be sure to come early to get your tickets!

This incredible basket includes:
💵 $100 in lottery tickets
🌿 A beautiful wreath
☕ Coffee
🥃 Irish whiskey
🧺 Dish towels
🎁 And so much more!

Every ticket purchased helps support the Lima Auxiliary and their mission to serve our community and our veterans. Your support helps them continue the important work they do for those who have served and for families right here in our community. ❤️

Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with great food, good company, and a great cause! 🍀

🎉 Today we celebrate 107 years of service, patriotism, and community.On March 15, 1919, the The American Legion was foun...
03/15/2026

🎉 Today we celebrate 107 years of service, patriotism, and community.

On March 15, 1919, the The American Legion was founded by veterans who believed their service to the nation didn’t end when they took off the uniform. For more than a century, Legionnaires have continued that mission, supporting veterans, mentoring youth, advocating for strong national security, and strengthening our communities.

Here at Lima American Legion Post 282, we are proud to carry that legacy forward. Every event, every act of service, and every effort to support veterans and their families is part of a tradition that has lasted 107 years and continues because of dedicated members and community support.

Today, we celebrate the Legion’s birthday, but more importantly, we celebrate the people who keep its mission alive. 🇺🇸

If you’re a veteran, service member, or have a qualifying family connection, we invite you to join us and be part of something bigger than yourself.

🎂 Happy 107th Birthday, American Legion!

🇺🇸

03/15/2026

Euchre Sundays! Post open at 1pm. Registration at 130pm. Open to Legion/VFW Families and their guest. Also the American Legion 107th birthday! There will be Cake!

03/14/2026

For those attending SAL member Joe Hammond's celebration of life on the 14th, please arrive by 1pm.

Last night, Commander Anthony Gaiter had the honor of presenting a $2,000 check to the Village Board to help replace the...
03/11/2026

Last night, Commander Anthony Gaiter had the honor of presenting a $2,000 check to the Village Board to help replace the roof on the Veterans Gazebo at Mark Tubbs Park. Accepting the check, Mayor John Skiptunas shared very kind words about the Lima American Legion Family and the impact our members continue to have in supporting both veterans and the community. From the work of the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, and the American Legion Auxiliary, to innovative programs like Regiment 282 focused on combating veteran su***de, it was an honor to see the entire Legion Family recognized for its efforts.

This contribution represents what happens when the Legion Family comes together. With support split evenly between the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, and the American Legion Auxiliary, we were proud to help make this project possible and give back to the community that supports us. We are also grateful to Brian Smith, who worked with us along the way to help bring this opportunity to light.

As the warmer weather arrives, we are also planning to completely restain the gazebo to ensure it continues to look great and lasts for many years for the community to enjoy.

We stand shoulder to shoulder with our community and are proud to do so every single day. Our mission to serve veterans never stops, and neither does our mission to serve Lima.

We are deeply grateful for the community’s continued support and look forward to continuing this work together. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Post 282 Family, Your Voice Matters! 🇺🇸Tomorrow night is our monthly membership meetings for the entire Post 282 fami...
03/08/2026

🇺🇸 Post 282 Family, Your Voice Matters! 🇺🇸

Tomorrow night is our monthly membership meetings for the entire Post 282 family.

🔹 Legionnaires
🔹 SAL Members
🔹 Auxiliary Members

🕖 Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Post 282

These meetings typically last about one hour, and they’re an important opportunity to stay informed, share ideas, and help guide the direction of our post. Your participation helps strengthen our programs, our mission, and the impact we have in the community and for our veterans.

We strongly encourage all members to attend if you’re able. We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

03/08/2026

Euchre! Nice try! 2 points for us. Join us today for some euchre starting at 2pm. Open to legion/VFW Families and their guest.

🍳🥓 Breakfast Is Calling! 🥞☕Start your morning the right way and join us tomorrow for our Breakfast Buffet! Bring your fa...
03/07/2026

🍳🥓 Breakfast Is Calling! 🥞☕

Start your morning the right way and join us tomorrow for our Breakfast Buffet! Bring your family, friends, and your appetite for a great morning at the Post.

🕢 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
💲 Just $10 – All You Can Eat!

Enjoy a hearty breakfast, great company, and help support the mission of the American Legion while you're at it. There’s no better way to spend a Sunday morning than good food with good people supporting our veterans and community. 🇺🇸

Come hungry… you won’t leave that way! 😄🍽️

🎯🌽 Co****le at the Post Tomorrow! 🌽🎯Looking for something fun to do tomorrow afternoon? Come on down to the Post and joi...
03/06/2026

🎯🌽 Co****le at the Post Tomorrow! 🌽🎯

Looking for something fun to do tomorrow afternoon? Come on down to the Post and join us for Co****le starting at 2 PM!

Bring a partner, bring your game face, and most importantly bring yourself ready to have a great time. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just want to toss a few bags and socialize, everyone is welcome.

🥗 Feel free to bring a dish to pass and share with the group while we enjoy some friendly competition and good company.

Events like this are a great chance to relax, connect, and spend time with the Legion family and friends. We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

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This week: Thurs 3/5- SAL chicken dinner (members/guests)Sat 3/7 - Co****le @ 2pm (sign-up 1:30)(Members/guests)Sun 3/8 ...
03/04/2026

This week: Thurs 3/5- SAL chicken dinner (members/guests)
Sat 3/7 - Co****le @ 2pm (sign-up 1:30)
(Members/guests)
Sun 3/8 - Breakfast 7:30-11am- all welcome
Sun 3/8 - Euchre @ 2pm (sign-up 1:30) (members/guests)

Address

2475 State Rt 65
West Bloomfield, NY
14469

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3pm - 8pm
Wednesday 3pm - 8pm
Thursday 3pm - 8pm
Friday 3pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 8pm

Telephone

5855821024

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