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Our Mission
Our Mission
The mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our military & veteran families and support the mission of the American Legion.
Serving veterans and our community
Serving veterans and our community
Our team of volunteers bring fresh ideas and commitment to our activities to support veterans, military, their families, and our community
Upcoming Activities
May 9, Sat. Hero Comedy Tour, Post 105, doors open 7pm, show starts 8pm, see flyer below
May is Poppy Drive Month. U105’s annual fundraiser for the year.
July 11, Sat. Post 105 Annual Car Show, 10am-2pm. Post 105 Redwood City
Non-Legion Events
Non-Legion Events
Every Tues, Wed, and Thurs - Bingo Night by Vanguard.
6:30 pm game starts. Doors open at 4:45 pm. Post 105.
Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting
Second Monday of every month - 5:00-8:00 pm Dinner General Meeting. Dinner 5-6 pm. ALA Meeting 6-7pm. TAL general meeting 7-8 pm. Post 105, 651 El Camino Real, Redwood City
Unit 105 is one of four entities of American Legion Post 105 Redwood City –Legion, Auxiliary, Sons and Riders.
Post Family Represents at Service Providers Network Event
Post Family Represents at Service Providers Network Event
April 2026. Post 105 Family represented at the 3rd Annual San Mateo County Veterans Commission's "Veterans Service Providers Networking Event." This was an opportunity to meet 150 vendors, agency representatives, and volunteers who assist veterans and their families with medical aid, social connection, housing, food insecurity, crisis management, and more. L-R: Cmdr. George, 2025 Patriot of the Year Surayna, Auxiliary President Peggy, and 1st Vice Cmdr. & Commissioner Stan.
Ladies Deliver Lunch
Ladies Deliver Lunch
April 2026. Residents of VA-Menlo Park Bldg. 331 were treated to Panda Express lunches and beverages. U105 Redwood City members delivered the food on a rainy afternoon but smiles ensued when ladies delivered. A passing staff member thanked the volunteers, stating "some of these vets don't get any visitors so we really appreciate you coming today." If you'd like to join the Auxiliary in its volunteerism, contact us at alaunit105rwc@gmail.com.
Poppy Ladies
Poppy Ladies
April 2026. After a fun hour folding our Poppy Drive letters and stuffing envelopes for May Poppy Month, our hostess Mary treated Unit ladies to lunch at her lovely home. L-R: Carol M, Cindy, Mary-hostess, Dolores, Joyce, Pauline, Arlene, Julie H, and Peggy. Join us in May by wearing a red poppy to commemorate our military families. If you’d like to donate in support of veterans and military families, use this QR to donate. Select “Poppy” to designate where your donation will be most effective.
Congratulations to our 2026 Delegates to CALIFORNIA GIRLS STATE
Congratulations to our 2026 Delegates to CALIFORNIA GIRLS STATE
April 2026. This year through multiple grants from the community and local organizations, Unit 105 was able to increase from three to seven students attending GIRLS STATE!! If you’d like to contribute to our program, use the button below to contribute towards our general fund through PayPal.
Deck the Hall
Deck the Hall
April 2026 - Through the generosity of a community event planner, Post 105 hosted an Open House for event planners and vendors to see the possibilities of Post 105 Hall rentals. The Hall staging transformed various areas into distinct settings, themes, and presentations. As the largest American Legion Post facility in the Bay Area, our parking lot, and quick access to Hwy 101 and CalTrains, Post 105 is ideal as an event venue. For Rentals, call 650-888-1798.
Honoring the Sacrifice of the Four Chaplains
Honoring the Sacrifice of the Four Chaplains
January 2026 - On January 31, American Legion Post 105 Family hosted the commemorative ceremony of honoring the Four Chaplains–remembering their selfless duty and bravery in the face of certain death with the sinking of the USAT Dorchester on February 3, 1943 after being torpedoed by a German submarine.
Once all life vests were distributed, the four chaplains removed their own vests and handed them to frightened young sailors. As the ship went down, survivors in nearby rafts could see the four chaplains--arms linked and braced against the slanting deck. Their voices could also be heard offering prayers. Of the 904 aboard, only 230 survived.
Reading the tribute of each chaplain were: Reverend Katie Goetz for Reverend George Fox (Methodist), Legionnaire Allan Hirsch for Rabbi Alexander Goode (Judaism), Chaplain Joe Serrano for Reverend Clark Poling (Dutch Reformed), and Father Michael Quinn for Father John Washington (Roman Catholic).
Cmdr. George Smith introduced the Family speakers reading the story of the Dorchester: Legionnaire William Jackson, Jr., Auxiliary 2nd VP Carol Bagley, Sons member Alex Cooke, and Riders Director Andrew Trapani.
Over 100 guests attended, including representatives from Congressman Kevin Mullin and County Supervisor Lisa Gauthier, American Legion Riders from Hollister, Patriot Guards, Post 105 Family’s Scouts of America Troop 10, Golden Gate Young Marines, and the general public.
American Legion Post 105 Family Donates to CSM Veterans Resource Center
American Legion Post 105 Family Donates to CSM Veterans Resource Center
January 2026 - Ladies of American Legion Post 105 Family donated school supplies and $580 worth of food to stock College of San Mateo Veterans Resource & Opportunity Center's (VROC) pantry. Accepting the donation is VROC's Program Service Coordinator Marcos Baluyut-Hand. The Foster City community also donated a large quantity of toiletries and first aid supplies for the Center to create care kits for their veteran students. The Center provides computer access, study hall, kitchenette, and a small lounge area for students to socialize and network with fellow veterans.
83rd Session of CALIFORNIA GIRLS STATE
83rd Session of CALIFORNIA GIRLS STATE
January 2026 - Junior girls from the following schools are eligible to apply for a candidate interview to attend the 83rd Session of CALIFORNIA GIRLS STATE: Crystal Springs Upper School, Design Tech High, Hillsdale High, Notre Dame Belmont, Nueva Upper School, Sacred Heart Atherton, and San Mateo High. Apply using this link.
Attn: All Eligible Juniors
CALIFORNIA GIRLS STATE
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE APPLICATION
Now Open to All Eligible Juniors
American Legion Auxiliary Girls State is a nationally recognized leadership conference. The conference will be held at Sacramento State University, June 14-19, 2026. Want to apply as a candidate to be your school’s Delegate? Junior Girls APPLY ONLINE here or choose a PDF copy to apply. Application Deadline: TUESDAY, January 27, 2026 11:59pm Pacific Time. Interviews will be held in February 2026 when Auxiliary panelists select one junior Delegate (and two alternates) to represent your high school.
Your high school’s California Girls State program is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 105 Redwood City. Questions? Contact your school counselor or Unit 105’s Girls State Chairwoman Peggy Toye at PeggyAuxU105@gmail.com.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
January 2026 - Please join the American Legion Family and other veteran organizations in honoring the legend of the FOUR CHAPLAINS' selfless duty and bravery in the face of certain death with the sinking of the USAT Dorchester in 1943.
Once all life vests were distributed, the four chaplains removed their own vests and handed them to frightened young sailors. As the ship went down, survivors in nearby rafts could see the four chaplains--arms linked and braced against the slanting deck. Their voices could also be heard offering prayers.
Past Events
Past Events
Unit 105 Luncheon
Unit 105 Luncheon
December 2025. Ladies of the Auxiliary enjoyed a holiday social at Harry’s Hofbrau.
San Mateo Troop 61802
Foster City Girls Scouts Troops 61741 and 61742
Girl Scouts Donate Holiday Cards
Girl Scouts Donate Holiday Cards
December 2025 - San Mateo Troop 61802 usually delivers much appreciated cards on or before Veterans Day. This year they decided to create holiday cards for VA patients. In a new partnership, Foster City Girl Scouts Troops 61741 and 61742 (older and younger Girl Scouts) created holiday cards for the first time. Troop mom Jenni is one of our newest Auxiliary members as well with seven uncles who've served as veterans!
UNIT 105 DELIVERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
UNIT 105 DELIVERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
December 2025. U105 fulfilled its Annual holiday gift delivery at the VA. Thanks to our Legionnaires and Sons, they’ve helped sponsor the veterans we were assigned to buy gifts for–fulfilling their wishlists. U105 is one of six local American Legion Auxiliary Units in San Mateo County which adopted Bldg. 331 at VA-Menlo Park. As always, we enjoyed the interactions, smiles, and chats today.
CONGRATULATIONS to our Unit’s Sgt.-at-Arms Surayna Spicer. November 2025. Congratulations Surayna Spicer for being named the 2025 Patriot of the Year by the San Mateo County Veterans Commission. Her work as an advocate for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated veterans and volunteerism with organizations such as Blue Star Moms is highlighted in this video. She joins several members of the American Legion Post 105 Family (Redwood City) in being honored by the Commission.”
Wreaths Across America. November 2025. Please use this link to make your purchase with Wreaths Across America which benefits San Mateo County Blue Star Moms. Click on the link then click on "Sponsor Wreath". Wreaths will be available on Saturday, December 13, at Golden Gate National Cemetery. The ceremony starts at 8:30am
Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day Ceremony
November 2025. American Legion Post 105 Family hosted its annual outdoor ceremony at Redwood City’s Courthouse Square. Pictured are Family members, keynote speaker Major General Stephen Hager, ALA CA Girls State Citizen and TAL Boys & Girls State Citizens.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, 651 EL CAMINO REAL, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
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