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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August newsletter

A message from the President . . .

I bring greetings from the Branch 29 Executive.

These are trying times for legions all across Canada. It has been estimated that about 150 legions will probably not reopen and be closed forever.

Branch 29 is also struggling but we have great expectations to weather this pandemic.

Our patio is open Thursday 3 to 7 p.m., Friday 12 to 7 p.m., and Saturday 12 to 8 p.m.

In the near future, we will re-opening our lounge. At present, masks are required in the lounge area.

On a good note, our Saturday BBQ’s have been a huge success. Thanks to organizer Roy Haggart, the executive and all of the volunteers.

We have two shifts for volunteers –Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Come on out and help out. Contact Roy Haggart at 519-442-6198 if you would like to volunteer.

Come out and support the Branch and bring your friends.

Our patio is open for Birthdays, Anniversaries and other events with social distancing.

Building renovations have been given the green light by Command. Construction should start soon.

Hoping everyone is well and wishing the best for all of our members and friends.

Andy Moran

President, Branch 29, RCL

President’s message

Our fundraising for Branch Renovations continues to gain support

At the County of Brant Council meeting last week, Council approved a grant in the amount of $16,100 to Branch 29 to facilitate our accessibility renovations.

We thank the County for their continued support of Branch 29 here in Paris.

This grant will allow us to move forward with renovations as soon as we can call a General Meeting for the approval of the expenditures from the Renovation Funds.

If you know a member of Council please extend your thanks as a Veteran or Member of Branch 29, they would appreciate your acknowledgement.

We have applied for a building permit, quotes have been received and we are now considering the construction phase.

We will continue our Fund Raising activities throughout the year.

Again, Thank You to the County of Brant for this very sizable contribution to our Renovation Fund.

Stay well, all the best in these difficult times.

Yours,

Roy Haggart, Branch 29 Legion Building Renovation Campaign Chairman

519-442-6198 roy.haggart@sympatico.ca

Golf tournament

At this time, it is uncertain whether the golf tournament will take place on Saturday, September 12. Burford Golf Links has not been given the go-ahead by the government to hold tournaments,

The tournament committee would like to wait until the end of the June to make a decision, so that there would still be time to collect prizes and sponsorships.

If there is an update before that time, we will notify the Legion members, via email.

Heidi Ostner, Branch 29 Golf Tournament Chair

Willett hospital grant /check presentation

(left to right): Mervyn Allum, Public Relations with the Royal Canadian Legion, Marilyn Sewell, Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation Board Member, Lori Leighton, Clinical Manager of Transitional and Urgent Care and Andy Moran, President of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 29.

On March 3, 2020 representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 29 presented their donation of $6,500 to the Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Command.
This donation helped to purchase a portable ultrasound machine to benefit The Willett, Paris.

Bill Little

LITTLE: – William Earnest
At Brantford General Hospital on Saturday March 7, 2020, William E. Little of Paris passed away in his 93rd year; loving husband of the late Irene (nee Gordon) and the late Rita (nee Fahey); loved father of Tom (Judy) Little of Fernie, B.C., Patricia (David) Gormley of Guelph, and the late Michael (Janice); Stepfather of Lorrie (Rick) of Ajax, Todd (Melissa) and Tim all of Surrey, B.C.; loved grandpa of Geoff, Jennifer, Mathew, Joshua, Jason and Patrick; great grandfather of Maeve and Abigail and Adlynn; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bill was a retired member of the Canadian Forces, and served with the Princess Patricia’s in Korea. He was also a retiree of Sheridan College, Oakville and was a member and Past President of Branch 29 Royal Canadian Legion. He was a serving member of the Brant City Starfighter Squadron, Brantford. In his retirement he spent many a day in his favourite spot fishing and canoeing in Algonquin Park as well as enjoying the company of his dogs and cats.
Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris, on Sunday March 15, 2020 from 2-4 & 7-9PM. A Legion Ceremony will be held prior to evening visitation at 6:30 pm. A Mass will be held at Sacred Heart RC Church, 17 Washington St., Paris, on Monday March 16, at 11 am with Father Joseph Okoko celebrant.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting WM. KIPP 519 442 3061

Kitchen help

Kitchen volunteers: are always appreciated. This is a good way for high school students to earn 40 hours for community service. Please email Helen Bailey: hcbailey1@hotmail.com