Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29

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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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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 – 100^th Anniversary. We have established a committee to plan for our 100^th 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 5^th 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 25^th. Poppy boxes will be placed at local businesses starting from that date thru to Monday Nov.11^th. 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 5^th at 7:00 p.m. sign up at the Branch
Golf Tournament – Saturday, September 7: Our Legion Golf Tournament is September 7^th 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 1^st Vice President has stepped up as President, Earl MacDonald has stepped to 1^st Vice President and Barry Humphrey has Stepped to 2^nd 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 7^th – 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.

Upcoming entertainment

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PARIS LEGION
GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, September 7^th – 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.

Sunday, September 8 – 12:00pm to 4:30pm Euchre Tournament $30

-Individual Progressive Euchre. -includes lunch. -raffles tickets, silent auction,50/50 draw, door prizes

Sunday, September 8 – Sunday Afternoon Football – The Branch will be open for our Patrons on Sundays for the season.

Saturday, September 14 – 10:00am to 3:00pm Vendors Indoor/Outdoor Market

-Over 40 Vendors, shopping, live music, BBQ, drinks, raffles and 50/50 draw

Saturday, September 21 – 8 Ball Doubles Pool Tournament

-Luck of the draw for partner. -Starts at 11:30. -Signup sheet will be at the branch. $15

Wednesday, September 25 – 7:00pm Start Cornhole

-All welcome sign up at the legion $2 fee

Friday, September 27 – “The Circuit” Comedy Night with Timmy Boyle $20 ticket

(7:00 p.m. show is sold out) 2nd show starts at 9:30 p.m. Tickets available at the bar.

Saturday, September 28th – 12:00pm to 5:00pm BBQ

Saturday, September 28th – 1:00pm to 4:00pm Jim Young

**FOOTBALL ON THE BIG SCREEN EVERY SUNDAY**

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Friday, October 5 – 6:00 to 10:00pm ‘A Ghostly Gathering’

-Tickets available for sale at the Paris Legion, beginning Saturday August 17th. $35

-Interior Ghost Tour, Presentations, Pizza and door Prizes

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 1^st, 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 1^st, 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 8^th. First BBQ of the season. Unfortunately, we will not be having music outside. More on that at our General Meeting.

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

Saturday, June 15^th. 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 19^th. 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