Isophoric News · Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Oswego County Veterans' Services Agency offers a free CPR class and guitar lesson in November
The Oswego County Veterans' Services Agency, through the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program, is offering two free events in November, according to a county release. A CPR, AED and first-aid class is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, at 9 a.m. at the Oswego County Emergency Response Training Center, 720 E. Seneca St., Oswego. It runs 4 to 6 hours and is open to veterans and their immediate family members, and participants get a one-year certification. Registration is due by 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, and the class needs at least five people enrolled to be held. A beginner guitar lesson for veterans only is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Scriba Volunteer Fire Department banquet hall, 5618 NYS Rte. 104, Oswego, with guitars provided and soft drinks and snacks available. Registration is due by 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. County Legislator Michael Solowy, chairman of the Legislature's Human Services Committee, said in the release that the program lets the county show appreciation for veterans and gives them a place to connect. To register, contact Ward Bowen, the veterans' principal peer mentor, at 315-746-2433.