The American Legion is originally based out of Indianapolis and was founded in 1919. Since then, it's grown to over 3 million members in approximately 14,000 posts throughout the world. The organization is chartered by Congress and handles all lobbying relating to veteran-related issues including benefits, pensions and the VA Hospital system. Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Ford, Carter and Bush (both) have all been Legion members. This location doubles as the home of VFW Post 6800, which meets every second Saturday at 10 am. The VFW has a separate website: www.vfw6800.org and officially became chartered on April 8, 1946. There is a function room on the premises.
This private club, founded in 1908, rents out a large function room on its second floor with multiple full bars and televisions. An industrial kitchen, large restrooms and the club's members-only hall are on the ground floor. Fundraisers, showers and political organizations typically make use of the function room and Dante's massive parking lot.
Owner Michael Pergantis established this social club in 2010 to allow Greek-Americans (or, as he points out "anyone at all!") to come in and have a Greek coffee, watch some European football, or play cards. Lots of seating, a full kitchen, stacks of Greek newspapers and a few TVs can all be found at Mr. Pergantis' club, along with his hearty smile and the promise of a thick cup of coffee.
This local branch of the national Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States organization, VFW Post 529, is named for George Dilboy, a onetime Somerville resident of Greek descent who received the Medal of Honor for his efforts in World War I.
The George Dilboy Post is located on Summer Street just outside of Davis Square in the Winter Hill Bank building, with its entrance on Summer Street adjacent to the parking lot. This local branch holds monthly meetings, hosts fundraisers, does community service projects, participates in national scholarship contests and reaches out to local veterans. The George Dilboy Post also rents out its hall for functions and events.
The Somerville City Club is a private social club located on the outskirts of Boston; potential members must apply and be voted by two sponsors who are in good standing. The City Club also offers its facility to the public for social gatherings, corporate events, business seminars, weddings and showers. Its main function hall accommodates up to 170 people, while its smaller function hall can accommodate up to 50 people. Catering services are available.
This is a privately owned gentleman's club. Only members are allowed inside the location. For information on requirements for becoming a member and other information, please call the club.
For about half a century, the Winter Hill Yacht Club has been a haven of camaraderie for the local boating community. In accordance with its standing as a private club, it requires sponsorship by at least two members, and the waiting list can be as long as five years. Members enjoy use of the club's event facilities and services, such as the kitchen and bar. In addition to the standard slip and marina services, the club also offers dry dock and water storage options for members' boats. Located on the Mystic River, behind Assembly Square Marketplace, the club offers easy access to Boston Harbor and the surrounding islands.
Soak up the local pub vibe while watching international sports here at Nucleo Sportinguista De Boston. Serving lunch daily at the bar and in the small seating area, this sports bar caters to the Portuguese-speaking community through its support of cultural and local sporting events. Patrons need not speak Portuguese to get a warm reception from the friendly, helpful staff.
