New Years Day Events!

December Smokehouse

MacKenzie Brothers Pool Tournament winners

The MacKenzie Brothers Pool Tournament was held on Saturday, November 23 and the winners were Rodger Haynes and Jason Hilts.

From the Kitchen

We are doing Celebrations of Life again at the Branch.  Cost is $12.50 per person. 

Friday Night dinners are starting again in January 2025.  The first one is January 3, 2025. 

We are always looking for cooks and volunteers.  Please let us know if you would like to do either one.  Please sign up if you can.  Food draws people.

The 2nd and 4th weekend of each month will be saved for Fish and Chips and Wings and Fries.  And they are easy to cook.  We have cooking instructions that ensure we have a good product each and every time. 

Looking forward to seeing you at the Branch.

Helen Banks
Luncheon Coordinator

Nov 11 Programme

cenotaph program nov. 11th-2sided 2024

November Smokehouse

President’s message

The Legion … The Big Picture at work in Ontario. What we don’t always see.

I recently along with Andy Moran and Earl MacDonald attended our District B Convention in Burlington.

So often we get caught up in our own Legions and all that goes with that, trying to make it work. We don’t see the “BIG PICTURE”.

Below is what Ontario Legions have contributed to our Veterans, our Youth and our Municipalities throughout Ontario 2023-2024.

This is the “Big Picture” and why we do what we do:

•          Poppy Donations: 2023…….. $9.5-million

•          Veterans Programs  ………. $3.5-million

•          Royal Caribbean Vets…….. $89,500

•          Service Dogs ……..  $2.2-million

•          Medical & Research ……….$600,000

•          Vets Programs  …….$532,000

•          Hospitals, clinics, fire departments, charities: since 1979 ….. $19.6-million

•          Bursary program: 12,634 awards to students …………$7.7-million  

•          Poppy Trust Bursaries ………$634,000

•          Other Donations …………..$2.5-million

•          Local Community Projects ………..$1.4-million

•          Volunteers ………………6,157

•          Full-time part-time employees …………1,141

•          Free use of facilities: occasions in 2023 ……..21,600

•          District B Convention: (various Veteran projects in Ontario ………..$522,000

Thank you to all those members and patrons who support RCL Branch 29 in Paris. You are all the “Heart and Soul” of our Branch.

Roy Haggart

President
RCL Branch 29 Paris 
royhaggart@rogers.com

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The Poppy Campaign

This year’s annual Poppy Blitz is slated for Friday, November 1 and Saturday November 2.

We will have volunteers at Wincey Mills, LCBO and THE Beer store Friday and Saturday, and CDN TIRE, Sobeys, and No-Frills on Saturday.

All shifts are two hours in duration, starting at 10:00 a.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. That is a total of 36 shifts.

As of today, we have 22 shifts covered and we are looking for 14 more volunteers.

Please Comrades – give us a hand by volunteering for a shift. Call the Branch or call Earl MacDonald at 226-387-0729 and I will get back to you.

Earl Mac Donald

Poppy Chair

226-387-0729

This month’s events:

Saturday, November 2. Massive legion sale. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Upstairs Hall. Excellent clothing galore and home décor. See poster below.

Friday, November 16. Cancer Benefit. 12 noon to 8:00 p.m. Music all day

Friday, November 22. Comedy Show. 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the branch. $20 each 

Saturday, November 23. Open pool tournament. 11.30 a.m. registration.

Friday, November 29. Trivia. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 30. Elimination Draw. 1:00 p.m. TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT.

October Smokehouse

President’s Message

September is coming to an end and again we had a very busy Month at the Branch

  • Cornhole League starting Sept 25, with 24 teams signed up we’re ready to go
  • Our first “Comedy Night” will be September 27
  • September 28 will be our final BBQ with music by Jim Young and guests
  • Andy Moran and I attended our Zone B2 Meeting in Scotland. You always can learn something at these meeting that will be helpful to the Branch
  • Sept 23 the Branch held a “Neighborhood Meeting” which was well attended along with our Ward 2 Councillors to discuss the challenges to the Branch regarding Outdoor Music ban. Some very positive comments by the attending neighbors which we will incorporate in our presentation to Council going forward seeking an exemption to the Noise Bylaw.

October is shaping up nicely with several events:

  • Saturday, October 5 our second “Paranormal Tour” of the Branch,  tickets available at the Branch
  • Sunday Football has officially started back up, come on out and watch NFL Football on the “Big Screen. Starting time 12:30 to about 3:00 or so. No charge!
  • Wednesday, October 9 our Ladies Dart League will start back up. This is a “fun” league, and you are welcome to come out and play Thursday nights 7:00 p.m. to about 9:00
  • Friday, October 11 is musician Kyle Moning
  • Friday, October 18 we are bringing back Movie Night at the Branch starting at 6:30 another “fun night” with the movie “Maestro”.
  • Friday, October 25 Trivia 7 to 9 p.m. a free event come out and play
  • Saturday, October 26 plan on attending our “Halloween Dance Party” with Trysted Sister Band.  7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Tickets available at the Branch $10.00. Snacks and prizes
  • October 2026 – 100th Anniversary. We have established a committee to plan for our 100th anniversary October 2026 if you would like to participate, please contact me email below

Our hall rentals are doing very well, and Helen has returned to cater to these events as required. Contact the Branch to inquire about rental availability.

If your available, we could use your help on Saturday October 5th from 9:30 to about 1:00 p.m. We will be taking down our canopies and storing chairs and tables as well as a big cleanout of our garage storage facility. Your help is appreciated.

Volunteers the “HEART AND SOLE OF THE BRANCH” If you have some time in your schedule, please give me a call to discuss how you can volunteer at the Branch 519-442-6198, email royhaggart@rogers.com

If you are able, please go to this Facebook link to see comments about our Neighborhood Meeting Sept 23 and perhaps send an email to our County Council of your support. https://m.facebook.com/groups/231376589696759/permalink/494195850081497/?

If you would like information about Branch 29 Legion, please contact me.

All the best, see you at the Branch

Roy Haggart

President

Email royhaggart@rogers.com

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Fall-Winter Hours

Tuesday and Wednesday – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Thursday – 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday – 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday – 12 noon to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday – 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.

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POPPY CAMPAIGN

September 21, 2024

Dear Comrades,

The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29 Poppy Committee will be conducting their annual campaign commencing Friday October 25th. Poppy boxes will be placed at local businesses starting from that date thru to Monday Nov.11th. Last year over $25,000.00 was raised and we have donated over $18,000.00 to help Veterans and promote Youth Education this year.

The Poppy Fund is the Legion’s way of remembering the DEBT WE OWE TO THOSE WHO SACRIFICED SO MUCH.

We will be having our members canvassing at local business this year. There will be a sign-up sheet on the notice board at the Branch, and I ask all members to consider volunteering for a shift.

Member donations can be mailed to the above address, cheques, cash may be dropped off at Branch #29.  Receipts for income tax will be prepared and mailed out to those donating $5.00 or more.

If you have any questions on the campaign or on purchasing wreaths phone the Branch number shown above.

Your continued support of the Poppy campaign is appreciated.

Stephen Kitchen

POPPY CHAIR

(Envelopes will be available at the branch for donations, please provide complete address, including name of person donating)

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