American Legion Post 690 November 2026

Newsletter

Dear Members,



Wow, what a month of activities at Post 690 in October. The SAL and Auxiliary were especially busy hosting Bingo for the Blind, Family Movie Night, Palatine’s Downtown Trick or Treat, Bingo, and Bears Watch parties. Legionnaires were also busy hosting the Navy Birthday, Veteran Movie Night, and Commander’s Coffee. It was all awesome and we can be very proud! 

But it will not end there. This month we have three of our most important days of the year for the Post; Marine Corps Birthday, Veteran’s Day, and Adopt a Sailor on Thanksgiving. All three days will highlight what we are all about…SERVICE. Please come and join us in our Mission! Thank you very much.



FOR GOD AND COUNTRY

Jim Kott

Commander Post 690

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate

the Navy Birthday.

Bingo will only be on the 28th if November this month.

No bingo on the 14th.

Doors open at 6pm with the early bird game at 6:30pm.

While you can bring snacks for your group, No outside alcoholic beverages allowed.

Must be 18 to play.

Club Room

We have drink specials, video gaming, free popcorn and lots of friendly people. Open to the public.

November Specials

$5 Fall Harvest

Birch Vodka, Green Apple Juice, Lime Juice and Ginger Beer

$2.50 Jello Shots - Cinnamon Apple



$2.50 Pudding Shots -

Naughty List 
(Chocolate Pudding and Vanilla Fireball)

Nice List 
(Vanilla Pudding with Marshmallow and Vanilla Vodka)

We had a great turn out for movie night.

The weather was perfect for a fall movie outside.

This fall we will be going to Hines Hospital to play Bingo with the Veterans in the CLC. Sunday, November 29th.

We will meet at the Post and Car Pool.

More details coming soon.



Bingo is going to have new games starting on Novemeber 28th.

Pay Day Raffle Tickets for 2027 are available. Auxiliary members have tickets available.

Post 690 was awarded 2nd place in State for the newsletter. We appreciate the strories and photos that eveyone contributes each month.

Poppy Chair, Abby Klanang, handed out awards to the top donation collectors on Memorial Day weekend. Thank you Dave, Bill and Mark for all of your dedication to the annual project.

“Peering from some high window, at the gold of November sunset and feeling that if day has to become night, this is a beautiful way.”

– E. E. Cummings

Erica Bartnicki and Jill Robertson

Co-Presidents Unit 690 Auxiliary

In honor of America celebrating 250 years, American Legion Post 690 will have 250th Yard Signs.

The Yard Signs will be on sale while supplies last.

$20 Per Sign.

Signs will be available at the Post Club Room.

Payday Raffle Winners

Congrats to the Pay Day Raffle Ticket winners for October.

October 2 - #134

October 9 - #389

October 16 - #28

October 23 - #399

October 30 - #479

November winners will be posted at the Post and in the December newsletter.

2027 Payday Raffle Tickets are now available.

Please contact Marie Klanang or

an Auxiliary member to purchase a ticket.

Only $10 each.

Veteran Movie Night

Monday, November 23rd

The Final Hour

Food, drinks and fellowship starting at 5pm.

The movie begins at 6:30pm.

It's All Free!

All Veterans are invited.

Legion member or not. Bring a guest veteran with you.

Watch Preview

Stop in at the Post for the new Red Gear.

Ask bartenders in the Club Room.

Sizes - S-3X

Hoodies $35

Crew neck $30

Long sleeve T’s $20

Short sleeve T’s $15

Video Gaming at Post 690

Tis the season for holiday cheer, and J&J is wrapping up the year with Jolly Jackpots—our final sweepstakes, with more than $220,000+ in cash prizes up for grabs! 

Starting November 9 through December 15, patrons can earn automatic entries simply by checking in at Post 690.

Here’s what you could unwrap this holiday season: 

• $220,000+ in cash prizes 
• Double Entry Tuesdays
• One $150 winner per participating location 
• 10 Grand Prize winners per tier 

The Club Room is a great place to meet up with friends and family.

We are open to the Public, members and non-members.

Click on the link to find out about upcoming events.

www.alpost690.us

Need A Great Spot For A Party or Event?

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The Post 690 Club Hall just might be the spot for you.

Take a look at what we have to offer at a really attractive price.

Upstairs Hall Virtual Tour

Hall Rental Info

The Sons hosted Veterans from Hines Center for the Blind. It was a great event.

Check out the photo's.

Photo's



The tailgate party for the Bears game had good weather, food and fun.

We are planning for breakfast with Santa. Look for volunteer information coming soon.

Next meeting for the SAL is on

Thursday, November 19th at 7pm.

Wally Degner Plaza

We are taking donations for bricks to be installed in the next phase of the Wally Degner plaza.

Click on the link below to get a copy of the order form.

Order Form



The Brick Paver Project is Ongoing. Thank you for the donation of an engraved brick in the next phase of the refurbished Cannon Project in front of the American Legion Post 690. Proceeds from this commemoration will benefit the Post and needed capital improvements.

Please text or call Paul at

304-777-6038 with any questions.

Tuesday, November 10th 7pm

Marine Birthday

A short ceremony and cake.

Post 690 will hosting recruits from Great Lakes Naval Training Center on Thanksgiving Day.

Please click here to learn more and to donate to this great event.

Click Here to Learn More and Donate

Members, please look for a sign-up link to volunteer at this event.

On Thanksgiving morning, the arrival of the recruits will be streamed live on the Post 690 Facebook page.

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The family of Carolynn Christie is inviting family and friends to a Celebration of Life for Care.

Come join their family for a Celebration of Life for their sister, aunt, cousin and friend Carolynn Christie on Friday November 6th from 4-8 @ the American Legion Post 690 in Palatine - Come share your favorite stories or just stop by to celebrate with the family.

The family would love to share them with everyone.

This Post is on Behalf of the Christie Family with permission from Post 690.

November 2 - Members Only Monday Night Football Bears vs Seattle

November 10 - Marine Birhtday

November 11 - Veterans Day

November 14 - No Bingo

November 21 - Palatine Tree Lighting

November 26 - Adopt a Sailor

November 28 - Bingo

December 6 - Chili Cookoff

December 12 - Breakfast with Santa

December 12 - Army vs Navy Game

December 12 - Bingo

December 26 - No Bingo

January 23 - 1st Division Bowling

See alpost690.us for more details.