Connect
Weekly Patriot Pour coffee gatherings, monthly dinners, tours, social outings, and events that bring us together.
Serve
Volunteer opportunities, service projects, mentoring, literacy initiatives, and community support that create purpose.
Belong
Leadership, mentorship, and chapter involvement that turn connection into lasting community.
Meeting Locations in CDA
Best Western Plus Meeting
Meeting Day and Time: Thursday 0800 to 1000
506 West Appleway Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 765-3200
Facilitator
Geoff Brooks
Chaplain
Chris Cosby
Manager
Don Scott
CDA 1 is our original chapter.You can expect 20 to 30 people in attendance. We meet in the Bar off the lobby and the full restaurant menu is available for you to order breakfast from. Coffee and water is provided by The Best Western+.
Elk's Lodge #1254 Meeting
Meeting Day and Time: Still Being Determined
1170 W Prairie Ave
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
(208) 772-4049
Facilitator
Ed Bejarana
Chaplain
Erik Reade
CDA 2 started in July of 2026 and currently working to recruit members. Please email info@theveteransclub.org if you would like to be a part of this chapter and we'll let you know when the meetings will start.
Frequently Asked Questions
No.
Every veteran and first responder is welcome to visit.
No.
Coffee and conversation are free.
(Some locations offer optional food.)
Not at all.
Many first-time visitors simply listen.
Join the conversation whenever you're comfortable.
Depends on the meeting.
Patriot Pour is reserved for veterans and first responders.
Family activities and monthly dinners welcome spouses.
Absolutely.
Yes.
The Veterans Club is open to anyone who has served their community or country in a life-saving capacity.
That includes veterans and active-duty military, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, corrections professionals, and others who have dedicated themselves to protecting and serving others.
If your service doesn't fit neatly into one of those categories, don't let that stop you. Reach out to us or simply come visit. We'd be happy to meet you and answer any questions.
You'll find people who understand.
We don't do therapy.
We do friendship.
No.
We leave politics at the door.
Our focus is veterans, first responders, friendship, and service.
This Is What Belonging Looks Like
Before You Come
We'll Save You a Seat.
You don't have to become a member today.
You don't have to tell your life story.
You don't even have to say much.
Just come have a cup of coffee with people who understand.