Gleaner to host annual American flag exchange on June 11

Residents line up to exchange old flags for new ones at Gleaner Life Insurance Society’s 2024 flag exchange. This year’s exchange is on June 11, and people are asked to sign up by June 5. The exchange is free, although donations are welcome.
Residents line up to exchange old flags for new ones at Gleaner Life Insurance Society’s 2024 flag exchange. This year’s exchange is on June 11, and people are asked to sign up by June 5. The exchange is free, although donations are welcome.

ADRIAN — Gleaner Life Insurance Society will again help Lenawee County residents honor Flag Day by hosting an exchange of worn and weathered American flags on Wednesday, June 11.  The event will help residents have a new flag ready for Flag Day on June 14.

The June 11 flag exchange is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Gleaner home office at 5200 West U.S. 223, Adrian. Lenawee County residents are welcome to exchange one old flag per person for one new flag. The exchange is free, but donations will be accepted.

To obtain enough flags with either grommets or pole sleeves, residents seeking a flag must register online at www.gleanerlife.org/flagexchange by June 5.

Gleaner Life Insurance Society is a not-for-profit fraternal benefit society that assists its members in achieving financial security through a range of life insurance and annuity financial solutions. As a fraternal organization, Gleaner provides volunteer opportunities and supports outreach programs in the communities where its members live and work.

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