March Smokehouse

President’s message

Hello everyone

Another month has passed us by. Even with an extra day this year. We have had a good month of February. We started off with a Euchre tournament. The winners were Cathy and Jeanette. The Pool Tournament was won by Derek G.  Our Super Bowl party was very well attended. We tried out our outdoor heaters which was a great hit. Our Chili Cook-off was a major hit. Congratulations to the winner Mayor Bailey, second place was The Spicey Girls from Ayr and third place went to Derek and Carol “Not your Mother Chili”.

We had trivia and as always well attended. We finished out the month with the Grand Rivermen. They were, as always, great.

Now onto March. We have our usual stuff like Men’s Darts on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Ladies Darts on Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 9, Open Cribbage tournament. Registration starts at 12.30 p.m. and tournament starts a 1:00 p.m. $5 each person. Signup sheet is up at Branch.

Sunday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. We will be having a band from 1-4 and then a corn beef and cabbage meal. Tickets for the meal are at the bar.

Friday, March 22, Trivia. at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 29, Fish and Chips dinner. 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as usual.

Saturday, March 30, Open 9-Ball Pool Tournament. It is a singles tournament. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. and play starts at 12:00 noon.

Summer BBQs. We are looking for someone or group to run our summer BBQs. If you are interested in helping us , please contact Roy at royhaggart@rogers.com.

I wish you all a very happy month and hopefully an early spring.

Donald MacLeod

President Br. 29

Special dinners in March . . . 

Sunday, March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day at Branch 29– Legion Special Dinner “Andy’s Corned Beef Dinner with Roasted Potatoes, Cabbage, and Homemade Rye Bread with Dessert. Dinner served at 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Advance tickets only available at the Bar $20 each.

Live Music Featuring: The Sivley Band 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Friday, March 29 – Good Friday – Haddock Fish and Chip Dinner with Coleslaw. $16. Serving 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Reservations suggested over four persons.

February Smokehouse

President’s message

Hi everyone,

I hope this newsletter finds you well.

First off, I would like to apologize. I missed reporting our General Meeting on January 17th. last month. For that I am truly sorry. We have put in place a change in procedure so this will not happen again in the future.

Our New Year’s Eve party was a huge success. Thanks to Paris Jewelry and The Arlington for their donation. We had 69 people attend and a great band. So it was a great night. Thanks to Tracy, Helen and all that helped out to make it a success.

January started off with our High Noon golf tournament. It was well attended but was extra challenging as it snowed. Thanks to Jim Young for winning this year’s event.

We had an 8-ball and a 9-ball pool tournament. Thanks to Barry for running the events.

Upcoming events

EUCHRE TOURNAMENT, MEMBERS ONLY. FULL. Saturday, February 3rd. Registration at 12.30. It starts at 1:00 p.m.

SUPERBOWL PARTY. Sunday, February 11th. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. We will be having a Tail Gate Party on our patio to start off in true football fashion. Game starts at 6:30 p.m. We will be having prizes, food and the cheapest drinks in town. Again, it is open to everyone. No admission so this also makes us better than most parties and no clean-up for you afterwards.

OPEN MEN’S DARTS. Every Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. This is an open fun night of darts. You do not need to be a member to play. Even if you have never played, we would be happy to teach you.

LADIES DARTS. Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. This is for anyone that would like to play or learn. Open to all.

MOVIE NIGHT. Friday, February 16th at 6:45 p.m. “Oppenheimer” Free for Members and Guests. Free popcorn.

CHILI COOK-OFF. Saturday, February 17th. We currently have 8 teams entered. Looking to get at least 10, so still time to enter. This event runs from 10.30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We have a few high profiled entries. Our Mayor, The Arlington Hotel and a few other town high profile people and groups. Come out and support. Come hungry to try their chili.

NASCAR RACING. Sunday, February 18th. 3.30 p.m. The Daytona 500 starts at 3.30 p.m. get your friends together and come out and enjoy all the sights and sound of racing on our big screen TV.  We will be open for races throw out the season.

TRIVIA NIGHT, Friday, February 23. 7:00 p.m. Come out and test your knowledge. Fun for all.

LIVE BAND, Saturday, February 24th. Shaggy and his band will be playing. Time to be announced. There will be a $5 cover.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY. Sunday, March 17th. We are planning a St. Patty’s day Party on St. Patty’s day with a band and food. Keep the day on your calendar.

We are almost through the winter, so stay safe and think warm thoughts.

Regards,

Donald MacLeod
President

Br. 29 Paris

Luncheons and Memorials

There was a Celebration of Life on December 9 at the Branch that was attended by 80 people.

The year kicked off on New Year’s Eve at the Branch. Roast beef on a bun and pasta salads were served. A good time was had by all.

There is a luncheon booked for February 8. Two people are gluten free, so I need to provide for them also. We accommodate everyone.

We provide luncheons for any venue and Celebrations of Life. The cost is $10. Per person which includes HST. The luncheons include, egg, ham and salmon sandwiches, wraps, cheese tray, pickle tray, veggie tray, fruit tray, desserts, coffee, tea, and punch on request. If you or someone you know is looking for a venue for a luncheon, please let me know, email hcbailey1@hotmail.com

Helen Banks
Secretary/Luncheon Coordinator
RCL Branch 29 Paris

Dewey Robinson

ROBINSON, Durward “Dewey”

Peacefully, at Stedman Hospice on Thursday June 22, 2023, a lifelong resident of Paris, in his 70th year.

Dewey was a hardworking and dedicated employee of the County of Brant, he served for 45 years with the Paris Fire Department. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29.

Beloved husband to Cindy (Nee Graham); loved dad to Mark (Lynda) and Paul (Lindsey); Cherished grandpa to Haley, Josh, Colten, and Adelyn. Dewey will be sadly missed by his Firefighter Family and Friends and neighbours of “Victoria St. Hood”.

Predeceased by his parents Jack and Hazel Robinson.

Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris, on Monday June 26, 2023 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow.

Donations to Stedman Hospice or the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 would be appreciated.

Bill Kipp

KIPP, William Lionel “Bill” Sr.

Peacefully, at Fox Ridge Care Community, Brantford, on Wednesday June 14, 2023, a longtime resident of Paris, in his 100th year.

Bill along with Betty co-founded Wm. Kipp Funeral Home in 1963 and was a Veteran with the RCAF serving in WWII, and a long serving member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 Paris.

Beloved husband to the late Betty (nee Sutherland 1995); loved dad to the late Doug (Shirley), the late Barbara Stevenson (Arnold), Denis, Bill Jr. (Christine), Alison “Suzanne” Telford (Jim) and Ruth Kipp (Don Hillman); cherished grandpa to Ryan Kipp, Shawn Kipp, Gordon Stevenson, Beth Stevenson, Shannon Reid, Barbara Penner, Sherri Rollins, Brian Kipp, Michael Kipp, Kim Scherer, James Telford, Lucy Telford, and Julia Telford; and many great-grandchildren and a great-great- granddaughter. He will be missed by his dear friend Kay Beaudette. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Arthur, Charles, and Donald and sister Audrey Williamson.

Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris on Monday June 19, 2023, from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. A Legion Service under the auspice of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 will be held in the funeral home on Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Paris Cemetery.

Donations to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 or Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada.

Pansy Allison

December 18, 1927 – November 24, 2021

After a valiant struggle, Pansy has passed away but now looks forward to reuniting with the love of her life Jack – her husband of 67 years. Predeceased by husband John “Jack” Allison (2014), parents Howard and Alta Ross and sister June Brown (1999). Beloved and cherished mother of Lynn (Dawn) and Roger (Michelle) along with grandchildren Jay (Joy), Suzanne (Billy), Jonathan (Julie), Tim (Miranda) and Erin. Pansy leaves behind ten loving great-grandchildren. (Zach, Noah, Rhiannon, Breanna, Jeanette, Jackson, Calista, Troy, Ava and Kane) and nephew Terry Brown (Susan). Pansy was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion, active with the United Church Women’s Auxiliary for several years and a volunteer at the Willett hospital for 15 years. Pansy loved to travel wherever cruise ships took them, or their Florida home beckoned. She loved to socialize with many friends over the years and they most certainly enjoyed her unique sense of humour. Pansy worked several years at J. D. Adams as well as the White Horse Restaurant. Later on, she worked closely with Jack in their Canadian Tire franchise dealerships in Nova Scotia and Ontario. Pansy led the initiative to name several Paris street signs after First and Second World War veterans. It made her extremely happy to honour our veterans in such a way. Pansy called Telfer Place her home for the past seven years. The family cannot thank the assisted living and long-term care staff enough for the unfailing compassion and care they showed her.