Thank you to all for an amazing event.

Veterans Appreciation Snowmobile Ride 2024

I want to thank everyone who attended the Veterans Appreciation Snowmobile Ride in Island Pond.  It was a bit slushy in some areas, but that didn’t stop us from having a great day.  Thank you to all the veterans who attended.   Thank you to Christian Lanman of Wounded Warrior Project, Cindy Locke, Executive Director of Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (V.A.S.T.), The Essex House, the American Legion in Brighton Post 80, all of the volunteers who helped make the event a success for Five Star Sanctuary. Thank you to Sammie-Jo Dezotelle of NEK Roots & Limbs Massage for providing chair massages.  I want to think my wife, Janet, for all the support she gave to this event.  I want to thank the many businesses for their donations for the veterans. Thank you to Safety Ambassadors for making safety a top priority on the ride.  A special thank you to Judy Valente for all of the pictures and support.  Lastly, thank you to Sean Selby for leading the ride. 

Veterans Appreciation Snowmobile Ride

Vermont Winter Event

The winners of the big raffle were: Crystal Gingras ($250 gift certificate from Roadside Motorsports) & Jennifer Toledano (ALTEC LANCING HYDROBOOM bluetooth wireless speaker). Keith Ward won the $300 gift card from LandAir. The early registration winner for the snowmobile RideLite was Brian Decatur.

A free event for veterans and their families.

Veteran must participate for family members to be eligible for this event.

Snowmobile Ride

Ride with fellow veterans and their families in Island Pond in Vermont.

Free Lunch

Lunch will be provided by Wounded Warrior Project for all event participants

Prizes & Raffle

There will be prizes for veterans at this event. We will also be drawing for "Big Raffle" prior to the ride.

A few details...

Participation is limited to veterans and their families.  Veteran must participate for family to be eligible.  Complete application, supporting documents (DD-214 or ID card for active military),  and signed Waiver of Liability form are required (see below to download forms).  Space is limited.

There may be a few exceptions if others donate the use of their snowmobiles.  Please reach out if you snowmobile, but do not currently have a sled.

Must have a snowmobile license or be exempt from the requirement.  

See the downloadable application above.  Please complete and email back to fivestarsanctuary@outlook.com

Both the ride and lunch will take place in Island Pond this year.

The “Big Raffle” will be drawn before the ride.

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Registration is closed for this event for 2024

Questions? Contact John Maille US Army Veteran

  • Call or text: (802) 777-4810
  • Email: fivestarsanctuary@outlook.com

Want to donate?  You can Venmo your donation @Snowvet802.  

Five Star Santuary wants to thank Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.  This ride is our way of expressing our gratitude and will hopefully be the first of many snowmobile rides.

Thank you to the following businesses and organization for their support and donations for this event.

Wounded Warriors Project

Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (V.A.S.T.) – Vermont

Land Air – Essex

The Essex House – Island Pond

American Legion Brighton Post 80 – Island Pond

Zachary’s Pizza – Colchester

Staples – South Burlington

Butter Bar & Kitchen – Burlington

Steeple Market – Fairfax

Wayside Restaurant – Montpelier

Dakin Farms – Ferrisburg

Warners Winter Clothing / Snack Bar – St. Albans

Al’s Snowmobile – Newport

Rozzi’s Lakeshore Tavern & Restaurant- Colchester

Bumblebee Bistro – Enosburg

Pickled Perch Restaurant – Colchester

Shaw’s – Burlington

Hoagie’s Pizza and Pasta – Morrisville

Simon’s Route 2A Store, LLC 

 

Price Chopper – Colchester

Exxon Mobil – North Avenue, Burlington

La Boca Wood Fired Pizza – Burlington

Roadside Motorsports – Williston

The Edge Sports & Fitness – South Burlington

Stone’s Automative – St. Albans

Ace Hardware – Swanton

PowerPlay Sports – Morrisville

Cody’s Irish Pub – Essex Junction

The Pour House – South Burlington

Mike’s Automotive Parts – Colchester

Majestic 10 – Williston

Weldon Theatre – St. Albans 

Pingala Cafe – Burlington 

Eastside Restaurant & Pub – Newport

Pet Food Warehouse – South Burlington

VFW Post 6689 – Essex Junction

 VFW Auxillary Post 6689 – Essex Junction

The Vermont Flannel Company – Johnson

Army, Marines, Navy Recruiter Offices – South Burlington

 

Bold Vision Coaching

Bradley Chiropractic

Dominoes – North Avenue, Burlington

Staples – South Burlington

Ace Hardware – South Burlington

Twiggs American Gastropub – St. Albans

Maple City Diner – St. Albans

Pioneer Lakeshore Cafe – Colchester

Simon’s Mobile Convenience Store – Route A – Essex

158 Main Restaurant – Jeffersonville

Phoenix House 1835  Restaurant – Enosburg Falls

Cody’s Cafe – Swanton

O.C. Mccuin and Sons – Highgate

Cold Hollow Bearcats Snowmobile Club – Richford

Sylvester’s Market – Montgomery Center

United Ag & Turf / John Deere – Swanton

Three Branches Cafe & Bakery – Island Pond

 

Mazza’s General Store

Ben & Jerry’s – Burlington

Price Chopper – South Burlington

Erica’s American Diner

J & L Hardware – Fairfax

Exxon Mobile – Fairfax

McGillicuddy’s – Colchester

The Windjammer Restaurant – South Burlington

Bernie’s Restaurant – Montgomery Center

Shanty on the Shore – Burlington

Vermont Pub and Brewery – Burlington

Hoagie’s Pizza and Pasta – Newport

Little John’s Grocery and Gas – Newport

Dominos Pizza – Colchester

Gracies’s Store and Deli – South Burlington

Brighton Snowmobile Club – Island Pond

The Abbey Pub & Restaurant – Enosburg Falls