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WiFi

  Free WiFi internet access is now available at Branch 29 Paris Legion, to all our Members and Guests in the main Lounge. Please ask at the Bar for access password.

LeRoy Clarke

CLARKE, LeRoy Edward

In the comfort of his home and surrounded by family, LeRoy Clarke peacefully slipped away to his final rest on November 19, 2021. He was in his 99th year and was happy to live out his days in the home which he had built for his family so many years ago. Roy was the beloved husband of the late Julie Clarke (2015). Cherished father of Andrew (Sarah), Christine (Nick) and Philip. Adored by his grandchildren Ben, Atticus and Augustus and little Julia. Roy leaves behind a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, plus friends and kind neighbours. Roy was born in Kingston and grew up with one sister and four brothers, all predeceased. He joined the navy in WW2 at age 19 as an Able Seaman in the RCNR and sailed on a destroyer in the North Atlantic. After he earned his electrician papers he then worked for three years in the tool room at the Ford plant in Michigan. In 1946 he worked at Cockshutt in Brantford for 15 years. He worked the next 28 years and retired from his job as a foreman at DeZURIK of Canada in Cambridge. Roy had been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #29 for 65 years and was a member of Probus Brantford for 23 years. He enjoyed gardening, going on car trips with his family, and he was able to fix anything on his property as needed. He regularly chopped and piled wood to heat his house, even into his 90s. He wanted to be a helpful husband and even learned how to make sauerkraut from his Ukrainian father-in-law. In his final years, he enjoyed visits from family, friends, and neighbours with whom he could share stories of the past. His memories of seeing his first car on the roads of Kingston were often a highlight to his grandchildren.

October Smokehouse

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Greetings

Summer is almost over along with our BBQ season.  It was a huge success.

Thanks to Roy, Barry and all of our wonderful volunteers.  We couldn’t have done this without you.

Thanks also to the members of Branch 29 Executive.  The stress of dealing with COVID-19 Protocols and the COVID-19 Passports have been staggering.

Upcoming, Kevin is trying to get our sports organized – pool, darts, cribbage, etc.

I hope you all have been in to see the upgrades at the Branch.

Coming up soon will be our Poppy Drive and Remembrance Day November 11th.  We need your support.

Branch 29 needs a Kitchen Coordinator, Alarm Attendant, Public Relations Officer, and a House Chair who would be responsible for building maintenance. If you are interested and need more information, contact me at 519-442-2193.

Hours of operation:
Thursday         3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Friday              12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday          12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday            12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Andy Moran, President
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 29

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Final BBQ of the season is Saturday, October 2
12 noon until 6:00 p.m.
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POPPY CAMPAIGN 2021

The 2021 Poppy Campaign will start this year on Friday 29th of October.   

As of today, we are not sure and will not know until after the district meeting next week whether we can have our members out canvassing.  We will, however, have Poppy boxes out in Stores throughout the Community.  I am looking for volunteers to look after the distribution of Poppy boxes and require help to count monies at campaign end. When a decision is made on the Campaign, I will let all members know by mail, e-mail, and on Facebook page.

Earl MacDonald, Poppy Chair
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 29
(Home) 519-302-0226 (Cell) 226-387-0729

LEAGUES

Men’s Dart League – Play to start on Wednesday, October 6

Ladies Dart League – We have some ladies interested and looking for more. All skill levels welcome, including beginner players. If interested contact Kevin at 519-209-2409 or email Br29Sports@outlook.com

Pool League – Thursday evenings, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Afternoon Pool – anyone interested afternoon pool, please contact Kevin at 519-209-2409 or email Br29Sports@outlook.com

Kevin Link, Sports Chair
1st Vice-President

PROOF OF VACCINATION

As of September 22, the Province of Ontario has adopted a policy of Proof of Vaccination for all restaurants and bars in the Province. Branch 29 Legion falls into this category.

All Members, Patrons, Staff and Volunteers
to provide Proof of Vaccination to enter the Branch.
This includes bar service for patios or in the lounge, watching TV in lounge, dining inside, sports, pool, darts, cards, and use of washrooms

The only exception to the above is the submission of a Medical Exemption to vaccinate signed by a Doctor.

All COVID-19 protocols will be in effect throughout the Branch and outdoor patios.

Sunday hours

Now open Noon until 4 on Sundays.

Vaccination Proof

As of September 22, the Province of Ontario has adopted a policy of Proof of Vaccination for all restaurants and bars in the Province.

Branch 29 Legion falls into this category.
Branch 29 Legion, as of September 22, will require, all Members, Patrons, Staff and Volunteers to provide Proof of Vaccination to enter the Branch. (Bar service for patios or in the lounge, watching TV in Lounge, dining inside, sports, pool, darts, cards, and use of washroom, etc.)
The only exception to the above is the submission of a Medical Exemption to vaccinate signed by a Doctor. All Covid19 protocols will be in effect throughout the Branch and outdoor patios.


Andy Moran

President Branch 29 Legion  

September Newsletter

President’s Message

Things are improving. Our Legion is being booked for special events.

We are currently open three days a week:

Thursdays   3:00 p.m. til 7:00 p.m.
Fridays      12:00 p.m. til 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays 12:00 p.m. til 8:00 p.m.

Sundays noon til 4

Our barbeques are successful. They run from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Thanks to Roy, Barry and all of our volunteers. If you want to help out by volunteering, call Roy Haggart. Hopefully we can soon restart our sports, darts, pool, and cribbage.

Stay Well and Stay Safe.

Andy Moran
President, RCL, Branch 29

Lottery Report – Cathy Corbett, Lottery chair

Did you know all proceeds from Nevada, Catch the Ace and the Elimination Draw go to our local charities? We are here for our community. Over the past years we have given to:

·         Thank-A-Vet-Luncheon
·         Salvation Army
·         Paris Ringette
·         Canadian Cancer Society
·         Paris Youth Softball
·         Paris Community Christmas Hampers
·         Paris & Port Dover Pipe Band
·         Brant Brantford Crime Stoppers

We and the community appreciate our patrons support.

Currently, we do have the elimination draw (300 club) tickets for sale $20 each. Prizes $3,000 in cash over numerous draws and all the proceeds go to the Paris Christmas hampers.

Nevada $0.50 each (known also as pull tickets) are always available and all proceeds to numerous charities in our area

Catch the Ace

Catch the Ace was won on Saturday, August 21 by Rick ($2,183).

Tickets are on sale weekly, $5 each. The first draw will be held Saturday September 4th at 3:00 p.m. at the Legion

All tickets are available at our Legion on William Street in Paris during business hours.

Branch 29 Sports
Kevin Link, Sports Chair/1st Vice-President

Pool tables and dart boards are open for use.  

Please maintain COVID precautions while playing – primarily:

·         maintain distance
·         wear masks when not seated
·         each participant to use separate darts and chalkers, or cues.  

Pool and dart leagues starting soon. 

Please see signup sheet posted in the Branch or sign up via email to: Br29Sports@outlook.com

Any questions please contact Kevin at email above or 519-209-2409.

League Play.

We are interested in hearing from you on days and/or times to have dart, pool  or card leagues.   Afternoons, evenings, etc.​

Please share your thoughts via the Suggestion Box, contact Kevin at 519-209-2409, or email: Br29Sports@outlook.com

It’s time for football!!!​

Picks sheets are available for both NFL pools at the bar or via email. 

Please see rules posted in the Branch, contact Kevin for information: 519-209-2409 or  email: Br29Sports@outlook.com

Cribbage and Euchre. 

Re-starting as soon as we can safely do so. COVID safety protocols will be in place as required.

From the kitchen
Helen Bailey, Secretary

We now have a fully functional commercial grade kitchen downstairs at the Branch. We are looking forward to getting it up and running once the Branch is back to regular hours.   Right now, our summer barbeques are doing very well. If you have not been yet, come on out and enjoy some entertainment, great food, and lots of fun.

See you at the Branch.

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Hours of Operation

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 3 -9

Friday: 1 til 7

Saturday: 1 til 5

Sunday: 12 til 5

Holiday hours: Noon til 6

We will gladly adjust our hours to suit your function. Please see the bartender on duty with your request.