Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29

Welcome

Branch 29, 70 William St., Paris, ON N3L 1L6 519-442-3788

parislegion29@rogers.com

The Legion is a community service organization as well as an active social club. Our branch has a licensed lounge as well as dart, pool and cribbage leagues. We regularly have barbeques, yearly summer and winter golf tournaments, car rallies and poker runs. We also support local organizations such as the food bank.

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Upcoming Events – click on event for more info

Ongoing – Legion Renovation Campaign

Catch the Ace Week 6

Saturday Feb 8 Draw 3pm ..2pm cut off to purchase tickets

Progressive Jackpot $391.50

Saturday, February 15: Open Mic with Greg Gingrich. Everyone welcome. 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 22: Henry Foster’s 95th birthday. Open house from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 29: Branch Pool Tournament. Members only. 12:30 p.m. registration, $5 person.

Every Saturday: Catch the Ace. Continuing every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Tickets $2 each of 3 for $5.
This is a progressive game that will continue every Saturday until the Ace of Spades is revealed. Weekly sales divided as follows: 20% to the ticket holder whose ticket is drawn; 30% added to the progressive pot until the Ace of Spades is revealed; 50% added to the Legion’s progressive pot.

Looking ahead . . .
Saturday, July 25 (all-day event): Open Car and Bike Show. Sponsorships and volunteers needed. Please contact Roy Haggart, 519-442-6198 or email roy.haggart@sympatico.ca

Maurice McMahon

McMAHON, Maurice
“The Wee Geordie”

Peacefully, at Brantford General Hospital, on Sunday February 2, 2020, of Paris, in his 82nd year.

Born in Birtley England in 1938, Maurice emigrated to Canada in 1969. Maurice was incredibly proud of his 50 years of service with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 128. He was also a long-standing member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 in Paris.

Beloved husband to Geraldine (nee Boland) for over 55 years; loved dad to Kevin (Catriona), Andy (Paula), Peter (Jamie), Julie MacDonald (Jamie) and Helen Forde (Don); cherished grandpa to Fiona, Callum, Meghan, Dallas, Jordan, Nicole, Dylan, Matt and Jillian; dear brother to Maureen Sproha (John), Terry (the late Linda) and the late Ozzy; son of the late Ozzy and Caroline (Gray).

Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the Wm, Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris, on Friday February 7, 2020 from 7-9 p.m., and Saturday February 8, 2020 from 10-11 a.m. A Memorial Service will follow in the chapel at 11 a.m. Friends are also invited to join with the family after the memorial service at the Royal Canadian Legion (70 William St Paris) for a Memorial Reception.

Chase the ACE starting Jan 4 – 1st draw is Jan 11

WHAT IS CATCH THE ACE?
52 envelopes, 1 card will be inserted into each envelope and sealed
Sealed envelopes will be mixed and numbered 1 to 52
The numbered envelopes will be placed on a secure board in a secure
location and only displayed at the draw each week. This ensures no
one knows which envelope contains the Ace of Spades
Each week there will be 1 ticket drawn and the winner will receive 20%
of the ticket sales for that week
If the winner is present they will choose an envelope #. If they are not
present the legion executive member who is doing the draw that day
will choose the lowest # envelope on the board. The envelope # will be
opened to reveal the card inside. If it is the Ace of spades the winner
will also receive the Jackpot. If it is not, the card will be displayed with
the envelope underneath in the spot where the envelope was chosen
from. The Jackpot will continue to grow.
Open to Non-Members
Tickets are only valid for the weekly draw in which they are purchased
All draws will be at the the Royal Canadian Legion #29, 70 William st.,
Paris, Ontario N3L 1L6
Draws will be held every Saturday at 3pm. Cut off for sales is 2pm of
the day of the draw. Ticket sales for the next weeks draw will
commence after the current days draw
There is a $$ limit in weekly sales determined by our Lottery License
There is no limit as to how many tickets an individual can purchase
Tickets must be purchased with CASH ONLY
Two part numbered tickets will be sold at a cost of:
1 for $2 OR 3 for $5
Ticket purchasers must be 18 years of age. Tickets cannot be
purchased on behalf of a person who is under 18 years of age.
Distribution of weekly prizes is in relation to the income from the
tickets sales
20% will be awarded to the winning ticket holder
30% will be added to the progressive prize pool
50% will be added to the Legion charitable donations participants
(max. $50,000)
Any questions on the procedures of the draws, prior to the draw please
contact the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 (519) 442 3788