New England PVA

Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club Shoot
2023-09-28 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NH
Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club
78 Cross St., Seekonk, MA

NEPVA Bass Trail in Maine
2023-09-29 08:00 - 2023-10-01 17:00 | NH
September 29 – October 1
Maine Bass Tournament, Camp Wavus, Maine

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The NEPVA Bass Trail is run by members of the American Eagle Bass Anglers with the support of Local and Federation members.
Anglers with disabilities are paired with boaters for a day of competitive fishing. The partners compete as a team and the team with the largest weight for their limit takes home the first place trophies. The anglers can compete in as many events as possible. Lunker prizes are also awarded for the largest bass taken at each tournament. This tournament trail is completely FREE, there is no entry fee to fish these tournaments.
PLEASE NOTE: All registrations are due 2 weeks prior to the event. (We cannot guarantee a boat will be provided for you if you register less than 2 weeks prior to the event.) Cancellations should be made by calling the Sports Director at 800-660-1181 #5 at least 5 days in advance of the event.
Register at the bottom of the page HERE.

Monument Beach Sportsman Club Shoot
2023-10-11 11:00 - 15:00 | NH
Monument Beach Sportsman Club
199 Mcarthur Blvd., Buzzards Bay

Webinar - “Research is the Foundation for Successful Advocacy.”
2023-10-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Zoom Online
On October 17, at 3:00 p.m. E.T., PVA will host a webinar titled, “Research is the Foundation for Successful Advocacy.” Join PVA’s Research and Government Relations teams to learn about the ways you can be a part of a research team. Use your lived experience to help make a difference in the advisement of science and policy.
Please register in advance for this webinar: https://pva.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IWG81EsUTv-FAZYA-8nCKQ. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event. This webinar is for all PVA members. Please share!
The webinar will be recorded for those unable to attend the live presentation.

New England Boccia Camp -- Marriott Crown Colony 1200 Crown Colony Dr, Quincy, MA
2023-11-11 10:00 - 2023-11-12 16:00 | NH
This will be an all-inclusive event for everyone from novices to experienced players. The camp will start with a Boccia 101 session on the Saturday morning. This will cover general gameplay and rules to get started. Participants will then get a chance to play boccia in a 1 on 1 tournament.
This will be followed with a chance to play as team in a 2 vs 2 or 3 vs 3 tournament on Sunday.
Saturday hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lunch being provided
Sunday hours 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. without lunch being provided
To register for this free camp, register at
https://beta.bookabl.io/…/events/y0wgjuBWplPvutuKaM1fn

Veterans with MS Informational Zoom: Understanding SSDI Benefits and Eligibility with National Service Office Michael Snape
2023-12-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom Meeting
All NEPVA members with MS and/or their caregivers are invited to an informational zoom on December 7th at noon. Mr. Michael Snape is highly skilled at securing benefits and VA assistance for veterans with MS. Co-hosted by Director Chuck Houle, the zoom will include a brief presentation by Mr. Snape followed by an informal Q & A session for members.
Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88911735514?pwd=[REDACTED]
In the meantime, please save the date Thursday, December 7th at noon
and contact Kristen (kristen@pvanewengland.org) with any questions!

Spaulding Adaptive Sports Clinic for those with MS
2024-03-29 10:00 - 13:00 | NH
Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers
Information Session & Demo Event
The Boston Home, 2049 Dorchester Avenue, Boston MA 02124
Friday, March 29, 2024, 10 am -1 pm, Free Admission
In honor of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month, The Boston Home is proud to welcome Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers (SASC) for an information session and demo event. The Boston Home is a community for adults with MS and other advanced neurological disorders offering residential care as well as wellness programs. Join us to meet the SASC team, learn about the adaptive sports equipment and programs they offer, and find new ways to stay active while living with MS. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Victoria Stevens, Director of Communications at The Boston Home, 617-326-4310 or vstevens@thebostonhome.org.

MS Informational Zoom "Ask a Social Worker"
2024-04-16 17:30 - 18:30 | NH
All NEPVA members with MS and their caregivers are invited to an informational zoom on April 16th at 5:30 p.m. with VA social workers Michelle Turcotte-Smail and Tina Birdsall. Co-hosted by NEPVA Director Chuck Houle, the zoom will include a brief presentation on benefits available to veterans with MS followed by an informational Q&A session.
Presenters:
Chuck Houle: Member of the New England Chapter Board of Directors and Chapter MS lead to National PVA.
Michelle Turcotte-Smail, LICSW:
Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders Clinic and Polytrauma Clinic Social Work Coordinator at the White River Junction VA Medical Center. Michelle has worked for Veterans Health Administration for 14 years in the Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Clinic, Polytrauma Clinic, Primary Care, and Geriatrics.
Cristina Birdsall, LSCW:
Rreceived her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University of Connecticut and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University. She began her social work career at the West Haven VA in 2012 on the inpatient hospital units before transitioning to the Spinal Cord Coordinator position in 2016. Tina took over the role as ALS Coordinator in 2020.
Please contact Kristen McCone Gordon at kristen@pvanewengland.org with any questions on this event or NEPVA Veterans with MS program.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81131798705?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 811 3179 8705 Passcode: [REDACTED]

NEPVA Women's Veteran Inaugural Zoom
2024-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | NH
NEPVA women veteran network flyer

VA Field Day & Cookout
2024-06-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Brockton VA
Brockton VA
Field events will be:
Bocce, disc golf, corn hole, ladder toss.
Lunch will be served at 11:30.

Chapter Virtual Town Hall
2024-07-01 11:00 | Zoom Online
The PVA Medical Services team is planning a site survey to the West Roxbury VA SCI/D Center and Brockton Long-Term Care Center on July 9-11, 2024. In preparation for that visit, we will be hosting a virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, July 1st at 11:00AM. The feedback you provide at this Town Hall will be critical to the success of PVA’s site survey. They are interested in top concerns, challenges, and positive feedback regarding the care that you and our Chapter have received over this past year at the VA. We hope you can join us, and here is the Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88421598451?pwd=[REDACTED]

VA Summer Sports Clinic
2024-07-22 09:00 - 2024-07-26 17:00 | Rhode Island – Multiple Locations
Each summer the VA Medical Center puts on a summer sports clinic at various locations in Rhode Island. Activities include surfing, kayaking, biking, golf as well as evening activities.

Kayaking on Brickyard Pond, West Barrington, RI

Biking on the East Bay Bikepath

Sailing in Newport at Fort Adams State Park

National Veterans Wheelchair Games
2024-07-25 09:00 - 2024-07-30 17:00 | NH
Each year disAbled Veterans from throughout the country gather to compete in a variety of individual and team wheelchair sports.
NEPVA sponsors Member athletes to compete with and against other Veterans from around the country.
This year the event will be held in New Orleans.
National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Annual NEPVA Charity Golf Tournament
2024-08-19 11:00 - 18:00 | South Shore Country Club, Hingham, MA, 274 South St., Hingham, MA, United States
Join us Monday August 19th for the 4th Annual NEPVA Charity Golf Tournament at the beautiful South Shore Country Club in Hingham, MA.
More Info Here- Register Here
Who Benefits
All proceeds go to support the free programs and services provided by New England PVA to paralyzed Veterans throughout New England.

The Event
Celebrating over 75 years of services to our Veterans, New England Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America is pleased to host the 4th Annual New England PVA Charity Golf Classic. We invite all companies, individuals, and friends of New England PVA to participate in this grand charity tournament.

4th Annual
New England PVA
Charity Golf Classic
August 19, 2024

The Event
Celebrating over 75 years of services to our Veterans, New England Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America is pleased to host the 4th Annual New England PVA Charity Golf Classic. We invite all companies, individuals, and friends of New England PVA to participate in this grand charity tournament.

Who Benefits
We hope to fill the playing field with 120 golfers to support the free programs and services provided by New England PVA to paralyzed Veterans throughout New England.

Registration & Dinner Tickets
Golf: $600 – Foursome or $150 Single (includes dinner(s))
Dinner Only: $50 per individual.
Register Here
Awards

Champion Foursome, 2nd and 3rd Place
Closest to the line
Closest to the Pin
Putting Contest

Non-Profit
New England Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America is a Registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit. EIN: 04-6112881
Schedule

Schedule
Monday, August 19, 2024

11 am
Golfers welcome to pick up box lunch, test their
luck at the putting contest or purchase raffle and Mulligan
entries

Noon
Shotgun Start, rain or shine. Play will be a scramble
format.

4:00 pm
Putting contest finals

4:30 PM
Awards Dinner Banquet, “Golf in Italy” buffet served by Raffael’s Hingham.

Location
South Shore Country Club
Hingham, MA
Register Here or Learn about Sponsorship Opportunities
Questions?
Contact: Holly Warshaw
Phone: 508 846-0538
Email: holly@pvanewengland.org

2024 NEPVA Membership Gathering
2024-09-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Italian American War Vets Post, 111 Neil St., Marlboro, MA
Get ready for an afternoon of great food and camaraderie at the 2024 PVA New England Annual Membership Gathering! Last year’s event was such a success, we decided to do it again. Join us for a casual afternoon of chowder, steak, lobster, chicken and all the accompaniments! Free for Chapter Members and one guest, VA Staff and Volunteers. There will be a DJ, 50/50 raffle, cash bar and lots of fun. Hope to see you there!
Italian American War Veterans (Post 45)
111 Neil St, Marlborough, MA 01752-2892, United States

Informational Zoom: Ask a Social Worker
2024-09-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Meeting
I’m happy to report that our” Ask a Social Worker!” Zoom has been rescheduled for September 24th at noon. I highly encourage your participation in what will be a very informative and relaxed event. I will be joined by Michelle Turcotte-Smail, LICSW Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders Clinic and Polytrauma Clinic Social Work Coordinator at the White River Junction VA Medical Center and Cristina Birdsall, LICSW Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Clinical Coordinator at VA Connecticut Healthcare. Michelle and Tina are a both a wealth of knowledge and this promises to be a very informative discussion. Please consider zooming in and hearing about benefits you may be eligible for through your local VA. Here is the zoom link for the event: ZOOM MEETING We’ll be sharing this via email and Facebook (be sure to follow us if you don’t already!) as well.

PVA New England Boccia Tournament
2024-11-16 09:00 - 2024-11-17 15:00 | Brockton VA
Tournament Details
This event is open to all participants who qualify to play Boccia under the USA Boccia classification system. Beginners are welcome. If you do not have a classification, a temporary class will be assigned for this tournament. A brief Boccia 101 clinic will be held before the start of the event to ensure everyone has the same understanding of gameplay and rules.
The competition will include a double-elimination singles tournament, followed by a double-elimination pairs or teams tournament. Based on the number of participants and event schedule, competition details may be modified.
Location
Brockton VAMC, Building #23
940 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Entry Fees
There are no entry fees for this tournament
Tournament Contact
New England Chapter
Paralyzed Veterans of America
617-942-8678
The PVA Boccia Tournament Series
John Arbino
Program Manager, Sports and Recreation
Paralyzed Veterans of America
(202)416-6463
JohnAr@PVA.org

Brockton VA Pharmacy Picnic and Field Day
2025-05-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Brockton VA
May 31st, 10am to 3pm
For the last 2 years, pharmacy staff and family members from the Brockton VA have worked together to put on a BBQ and Field Day with the Brockton SCIU residents. Each year, we have a ton of fun making new friends, seeing old friends, and celebrating the veterans.
The pharmacy service provided an excellent BBQ, serving lunch at around 11:30am. The planned field events include bocce, disc golf, corn hole, ladder toss, and potentially a cribbage game (time-permitting). Many attendees bring family members and friends to enjoy the BBQ as well. The entire runs from about 10am to 3pm.

VA Summer Sports Clinic
2025-07-21 08:00 - 2025-07-24 17:00 | NH
July 21 to July 24
The VA Summer Sports Clinic offers a variety of sports activities for veterans of all abilities.

NEPVA Annual Chapter Golf Tournament
2025-08-18 12:00 - 18:00 | South Shore Country Club, Hingham, MA, 274 South St., Hingham, MA, United States
Monday, August 18th

at South Shore Country Club in Hingham, MA
REGISTER HERE
12 noon shotgun start
Dinner, drinks, and awards to follow a great day of golf

Annual Chapter Banquet & Clambake
2025-08-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Italian American War Vets Post, 111 Neil St., Marlboro, MA
Sunday, August 24th
at the Italian American War Veterans Post 45 in Marlborough, MA
Free for members and their guest, VA and Chapter Staff, and volunteers.
Under a pavilion with DJ and cash bar. Fellowship and fun for all!

Click the Event Link “Learn More” Button to register

PVA Boccia Tournament
2025-12-06 09:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | Brockton VA
Hosted by
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Location
Brockton VA Medical Center
940 Belmont St
Brockton, MA 02301
Tournament Details
This event is open to all participants who qualify to play Boccia under the USA Boccia classification system. Beginners are welcome. If you do not have a classification, a temporary class will be assigned for this tournament. A brief Boccia 101 clinic will be held before the start of the event to ensure everyone has the same understanding of gameplay and rules.
The competition will include a double-elimination singles tournament, followed by a double-elimination pairs or team tournament. The number of participants and the event schedule may modify the competition details.
Event Cost
This event is free for all registered participants.
REGISTER HERE
Event Meals
Lunch, light snacks, and water will be provided
Event Transportation
Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements.
Closest Airport: Boston Logan (BOS)
Event Lodging
Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements.
Nearby Hotel
Residence Inn Boston/Brockton
124 Liberty St
Brockton, MA 02301
Tournament Contacts
Bradford Carlson
President, New England Chapter
Paralyzed Veterans of America
becarlson1958@gmail.com
John Arbino
Program Manager, Sports and Recreation
Paralyzed Veterans of America
(202)416-6463
JohnAr@PVA.org

VA Winter Sports Clinic
2026-01-12 08:00 - 2026-01-15 17:00 | Mount Sunapee, 1398 New Hampshire Rte 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
VA Winter Sports Clinic Returns to Mt. Sunapee: January 12–15, 2026
The highly anticipated VA Winter Sports Clinic, held in partnership with the New England Healing Sports Association (NEHSA), will return to Mt. Sunapee, New Hampshire from January 12–15, 2026. This annual event brings together veterans from across the region for 4 days of adaptive skiing, snowboarding, and winter recreation – providing opportunities for friendship, wellness, and therapeutic outdoor adventure.

The clinic is designed for veterans of all ability levels, including those with spinal cord injuries, amputations, visual impairments, or other disabilities. Expert instructors from NEHSA and a dedicated team of volunteers will be on hand to provide individualized coaching and support, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and empowering experience for every participant.
The New England PVA is proud to once again provide financial support for the clinic through a charitable donation. We have long been a partner in this event, helping expand access to adaptive winter sports for Veterans throughout New England. In addition to funding support, Chapter members will be participating once again in this year’s clinic as athletes, volunteers, and ambassadors for adaptive sports.
Veterans interested in attending the 2026 Winter Sports Clinic can register directly through NEHSA.
To Register:
Visit NEHSA’s website nehsa.org and navigate to the VA Winter Sports Clinic event page.
Complete the online registration form, including required medical and eligibility documentation.
NEHSA staff will follow up with participants to confirm placement and coordinate equipment, lodging, and schedule details.
Contact NEHSA at 603-763-9158 for additional information.
