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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September Smokehouse

September:
We are working on the final arrangements for our Branch 29 Legion Cornhole League. We have 2 Team openings available. The League will start at the Branch Sept 25 7:00 p.m If interested sign up at the Branch. There will be two leagues, one playing Tuesday night and one playing Wednesday night. There will be a tournament at the end of the session.

  • 8-Ball League – Thursday, September 5: Our 8 Ball League will start Thursday Sept 5th at 7:00 p.m. sign up at the Branch
  • Golf Tournament – Saturday, September 7: Our Legion Golf Tournament is September 7th still opportunities to sign up
  • Sunday Afternoon Football – Starts Sunday, September 8: The Branch will be open for our Patrons
  • Fall Market – Saturday, September 14: From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a BBQ
  • Open Euchre Tournament – Saturday, September 14: Sign up at 12:30, starts at 1:00 p.m. $5 person, prizes.
  • Cornhole League – Wednesday, September 25: Start up at 7:00 p.m.
  • Ladies Dart League. Sign up for our Ladies Dart League is available at the Branch.
  • “The Circuit” Comedy Night – Friday, September 27: We will be hosting a “The Circuit” Comedy Night at the Branch. Doors open at 9:00 p.m., show starts at 9:30 p.m. Tickets $20 each. (7:00 p.m. show is sold out).
  • Afternoon music – Saturday, September 28: Jim Young will be playing in the afternoon 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

RENTALS AND CATERING. We do offer our facilities for rentals for your personal events. Please contact the Branch for details. We can also provide catering services for your event.

Volunteers are encouraged to help at the Branch, serving our Veterans, our Youth and our Community.  If you have some time, please contact me for further information 519-442-6198, email royhaggart@rogers.com

All the best, see you at the Branch

Roy Haggart
President

From the Kitchen

We are doing Luncheons again!  The cost is $12.50 per person.  On Thursday, October 17, New Hamburg Legion, approximately 60 people, is stopping in for a Ham and Scalloped Potato dinner.  I’m looking forward to getting back in the groove!

Helen Banks
Kitchen Coordinator

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THE CANADIAN TIRE BALLROOM: Canadian Tire Paris has sponsored the upstairs ballroom at the legion for all kinds of celebrations. The ballroom will now be called THE CANADIAN TIRE BALLROOM. Call the Legion for your next booking.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 – PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR, PETER ROE: From 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Joinauthor and longtime paranormal investigator Peter Roe, for an entertaining and thought-provoking talk of the paranormal world. Paris’ own James McCulloch will reveal our discoveries. There will be ghost tours, paranormal equipment demonstrations, pizza and door prizes. Making it a fun night for all who attend. Tickets are $35 and are available at the Paris Legion.

August Smokehouse

President’s message

We have had an unexpected change in the Executive at Branch 29 Legion. Don MacLeod has resigned as President due to personal reasons. Roy Haggart 1st Vice President has stepped up as President, Earl MacDonald has stepped to 1st Vice President and Barry Humphrey has Stepped to 2nd Vice President.

We would like to express our gratitude to Don for his leadership as President over the past couple of years and wish him well going forward.

July is coming to an end and the weather has been a mix of very heavy rain and gorgeous sunny hot days. Welcome to Ontario.

During the month of June, the Bylaw Enforcement Dept. for the County of Brant received some complaints about the noise on the patio. The noise originated from our Saturday afternoon music on the Patio 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Bylaw Dept. due to the complaints advised we were in violation of the County Noise Bylaw and would need to stop “all” outdoor music. This was then tied to our extended outdoor patio License.

We are aware of the residential nature of the neighbourhood and its relationship with the Branch.

We apologize to our neighbours and attempt at all times to monitor activity at the Branch so as not to disturb anyone.

It is our intention to organize a neighbourhood meeting at the Branch late September to discuss any concerns our neighbours may have and work collectively to a resolution of same.

July has been a busy month with BBQ’s slowly coming back, a pool tournament, Trivia and a couple of Bands indoors. All well attended

WHAT’S NEW

Cornhole League. We are planning for a “Cornhole League” to start up Wednesday September 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Branch. This will be an Open League; All welcome, you can sign up at the Branch, watch for further details on Facebook.

Our sports chair Jay Mann will be looking for coordinators for this league.

Interested Contact Jay at jeremy.mann1962@gmail.com

Darts, 8-Ball League, Cornhole League. There are signup sheets at the Branch for Ladies Darts, Men’s Darts, 8 Ball League and Cornhole League.

Catering. We will be reintroducing Branch 29 Legion Catering for events, meetings or memorials at the Branch starting immediately.

Contact the Branch for more information. 519 442 3788, email:  parislegion29@rogers.com

Volunteers Appreciated. We encourage members and non-members to come out and volunteer your service to the Branch, serving our Veterans, our youth and our community. Students welcome to volunteer for their community service hours.

COMING UP IN AUGUST

Saturday, August 3. THE BUREAUCATS. 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. $5.00 cover.

Saturday, August 3. 9- BALL POOL TOURNAMENT 11:30 a.m. Playing at 12 noon. Sign up at Branch.

Friday, August 9. TRIVIA. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 24. MUSIC BY “MITCH SZITAS”. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Poster attached

Friday, August 30 TRIVIA. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Branch 29 Legion is open to all …. come on by “See you at the Branch”

Thanks to all
Roy Haggart
President Branch 29 Legion

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From the Kitchen…

We are doing Memorial Luncheons.  The cost is $12.50 per person.  We do sandwiches, wraps, desserts, fruit tray and veggie tray.  We can also provide a luncheon for your get together.  For more information or to book your event please call Helen Banks at 519-761-3353.

Thank you,
Helen Banks
Secretary RCL
Branch 29 Paris

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PARIS LEGION
GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, September 7th – Burford Golf Links

$120 per golfer – Includes, golf, cart, light snack, swag bag, steak dinner, prizes

Registration forms at the Legion, or email heidieo@rogers.com.

Please consider donating a silent auction item or becoming a hole sponsor. Please see flyer attached or email heidieo@rogers.com.

June Smokehouse

President’s message

Hello everyone,

Another month has come and gone. We are officially at the start of summer. I would like to remind everyone we have our Bi-Laws meeting on June 12 at 730pm. These are very important as we need to bring them up to Ontario Command standards and update any branch regulations. That will be on June 12 at 730.

We were busy in May. We had some celebrations of life and some bands playing. 

We had our first mothers day Breakfast. We had over 40 people attend. Thanks to all that helped make this a success. Special thanks to all the Companies that donated to our event.

We had our Branch pool tournament Congratulations to Jim W. and Roy H.

We had our 300 club draw. Congratulations to all of you that won money. List to follow later. Congratulations to John M for winning the $1500

We had Trivia that was well attended.

Upcoming events in June

Saturday, June 1st, Annual Market. 10am-4pm. There will be 40 vendors selling their items. We will be selling Burgers, Sausages and Hotdogs to name a few things. Special Thanks to Michelle P for doing a lot of hard work for this event. A fun afternoon for all.

Saturday, June 1st, Trysted Sisters. 7-10pm. There is a $5 cover. Classic Rock. Funk ‘n groove to today’s top 40’s – Ready to Rock?

Saturday, June 8th. First BBQ of the season. Unfortunately, we will not be having music outside. More on that at our General Meeting.

Wednesday, June 12th. 7:30pm By-Laws meeting and General Meeting. We have important business to discuss so please plan on attending.

Saturday, June 15th. Joey J pool tournament. Registration is at 1130 and play starts at 12. This is an open 8-Ball pool tournament. It is a blind draw doubles tournament. We are trying to get these tournaments started up again. Since Covid we have been unable to run these events. 

Wednesday, June 19th. 7:30 pm. Ayr-Paris Band playing next to the Patio. They are awesome and well attended. We hope to see everyone there.

Thanks for attending and supporting your Branch,

Donald MacLeod

President Br. 29 Paris

May Smokehouse

President’s message

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a wonderful April and looking forward to nicer May weather.

April was a good month for us. We finished up our last Friday dinner. We Had the biggest crowd yet for Trivia. We also had a pool tournament which was won by Roger H.

The 300 club tickets are all sold. The early bird was drawn on April 20th. Congratulations to Eliza C. for being the winner. The final draw will be held on May 18th.

On to upcoming events.

Sunday, May 12th. Mother’s Day Breakfast. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Scrambled eggs, sausage, peameal bacon, brown beans, toast, coffee, tea, and pastries. Free pancakes for the kids.

Wednesday, May 15th. General Meeting, 7:30 p.m. At the meeting we will be discussing our ByLaws. They have not been approved since 2014 and Command wants them updated. There have been suggestions on some changes. These need to be approved at this meeting. A copy of the ByLaws is available at the Branch. If you would like to have input and a vote on the changes but can’t attend you are able to email me or any other Executive Committee member. We will read out your concern or support and will cast your vote for you. The only concern about an item to be changed is the raising of the Brach ability to spent up to $2000 without General membership approval. We are not doing this to circumvent the memberships right, to approve any bigger amounts of money to be spent. This is being done because we have not updated our ByLaws for 10 years. It went to $1000 from the current $500 a few years ago and now sits at $2000. This is being suggested by Ontario Command, as the cost of items that we may need to purchase has continued to rise. A plumber is about $300 an hour and would only be there less than 2 hours before the $500 would be reached. Add parts and we could be holding up the item for 3 months as that is how often we have a General Meeting. But you the Membership gets the Final vote. So come out and hear all the preposed amendments to the current Bylaws. If you can’t make it to the Branch, but would like a hard copy of the ByLaws, you can do so by calling the Branch or emailing any of our executive.

Friday, May 17th. Trivia Night. 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 18th. Branch 8-Ball Tournament. You must be a member to play.

Saturday, May 18th. 300 Club Draw. Starting at 1:00 p.m. Come out and see if you have won a prize or just to cheer someone else to the win. Remember all funds raised by this draw go to support youth sports in Paris.

Saturday, June 1st. Spring Bazaar. There will be food available at this event.

Saturday, June 8th. BBQ season opens. If you would like to help out this summer please email or call us and leave a message.

Thanks,

Donald MacLeod
Br. 29 President