{"id":3117,"date":"2025-11-30T17:27:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T22:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parislegion29.ca\/?p=3117"},"modified":"2025-12-02T14:58:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T19:58:15","slug":"december-smokehouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parislegion29.ca\/?p=3117","title":{"rendered":"December Smokehouse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Christmas<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President\u2019s message<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 11 at the Cenotaph was a great success this year. A light snowfall reminded us of our fallen comrades\u2014those who gave us the freedoms we enjoy today, including freedom of speech and the way we live. President Barry Humphrey<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poppy Campaign<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Poppy Campaign continues to make a meaningful impact. This past year, Legions donated $369,000 to support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Homeless veterans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Bursaries for students<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Service dogs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Charitable foundations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We sincerely thank everyone who donated their time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the Poppy Fund contributed $1,600<\/strong> to Youth Education<\/strong>. Branch executive Jinny Moore<\/strong> will ensure these funds are used to educate youth in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canadian Cancer Music Event<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim Young reports that the Canadian Cancer Music Event was warmly received by the community. Donations increased by 33%, raising a total of $4,105.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special thanks to all who attended meetings and worked on No Roads Back. Your outstanding efforts help distribute funds to drivers who transport cancer patients to their treatment destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whoa 5,000 Poppies!!!!!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A huge thank you to all who have donated time and effort to help us reach this anniversary poppy project milestone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do drop in to the Paris Museum and Historical Society to view Donna Campbell’s art quilt on display. Tina Lyon has showcased Donna’s quilt along with some Legion history and Janice Labron’s Flanders Fields pillow . While there, remember to vote for a name for our anniversary quilt. The display is at the museum until December 20th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Trivia Night \u2013 Friday, December 5, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0New Year\u2019s Eve Party \u2013 Wednesday, December 31, 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join us for a spectacular New Year\u2019s Eve Celebration as we count down to the start of our 100th Anniversary Year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We look forward to seeing you at the Legion!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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