
John J. Morris Post 62 operates at 9847 W. Desert Cove Ave in Peoria, Arizona 85345, positioned on the east side of 99th Avenue between Peoria Ave and W. Sun City Blvd. The large brick building sits back from the main road with dedicated parking and a red awning marking the west entrance. | Day | Ho...
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John J. Morris Post 62 operates at 9847 W. Desert Cove Ave in Peoria, Arizona 85345, positioned on the east side of 99th Avenue between Peoria Ave and W. Sun City Blvd. The large brick building sits back from the main road with dedicated parking and a red awning marking the west entrance.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Saturday | 9 AM - 10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM - 8 PM |
The facility includes a full-service kitchen, dining room that doubles as the bingo hall, and a social quarters (bar) with pool tables and electronic bingo. The post is smoke-free indoors with an outside patio on the west side featuring misting systems and shade screens for smokers.
Gaming & Fundraising - Queen of Hearts (QOH) Raffle: $1 tickets drawn every Monday at 7 PM, jackpot starts at $10,000 - Texas Hold 'Em poker (members only) - Electronic bingo machines - Pinnochle card games (Sundays at 11 AM) - 2nd Chance raffle drawings - Lottery ticket sales (Powerball, Mega Millions)
Food & Social - Full-service kitchen with dining room seating - Wing nights (Sundays at 5 PM) - Dances and pool games in the social quarters - Non-smoking facility with outdoor patio
Youth & Community Programs - American Legion Junior Shooting Sports - Boys State and Girls State programs - Youth scholarships and mentoring - Color Guard and Honor Guard services for funerals and ceremonies
Critical Membership Info: 2025 Legion cards expired. You need a current 2026 American Legion Family Membership card (annual fee $50) or a Paid-Up-For-Life (PUFL) card to participate in Queen of Hearts and Texas Hold 'Em. Members can renew online at www.legion.org/renew or at the post (best time: 9 AM - 2 PM). Grace period for renewals: January 1-31 with no penalties.
Post 62 coordinates multiple veteran service groups: - American Legion Auxiliary: Serves spouses and family members of veterans - American Legion Riders: Motorcycle club for members - Sons of the American Legion: Organization for male descendants of eligible veterans - Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation: Mental health support and veteran solutions - Color/Honor Guard: Provides flag ceremonies and honors at funerals and community events
Post 62 actively promotes The American Legion's "Be the One" campaign addressing veteran suicide. Between 17-22 veterans or service members take their lives daily (6,000+ annually)—a rate 50% higher than non-veterans. The post encourages members to talk openly about mental health, ask for support, and connect veterans to resources.
Membership requirements vary by eligibility (honorable discharge, service dates, etc.). Membership cards come in annual ($50) or Paid-Up-For-Life options. Digital cards on phones are accepted if signed. Non-members can visit for dining and some events, but raffle participation requires valid membership.
Post 62 welcomes community input and actively recruits volunteers for color guards, events, and programs.
RED (Remember Everyone Deployed) t-shirts available in multiple sizes for $20 each. Additional commemorative shirts occasionally sold while quantities last. 2026 membership cards feature "Celebrating 250 Years of America" theme honoring the Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary.
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