Month: March 2025

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Lounge Calendar for April

Lounge Calendar for April

April is right around the corner and we have a packed Legion Lounge schedule to share with our members. Here’s what you can expect……
Music & Dancing with live entertainment ✔️
Cards & Darts ✔️
Karaoke ✔️
Bingo ✔️
Meat & 50/50 draws ✔️
And of course……
Ladies Auxiliary hosting the kitchen ✔️
Join our Legion, support veterans, be part of a growing community.
Remember, you need to be a Legion Member or signed in by a Member to enjoy our events.

April 2025 Calendar

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This could be on our East Wall

East Wall Mural Mock-Up

East Wall Mural Mock-Up

This could be on our East Wall

Many Legions use an external wall to present an act of Remembrance in the form of a mural. We would very much like to be one of those Legions too.
 
We previously posted about the review of draft artwork and now there's a mock up of what could adorn our east facing wall. It's in the Legion Lounge for Members to view.
 
At our next General Meeting on Sunday 23rd March, we will be asking for Members agreement to commission the artwork. If agreed, when we have full approvals, the work will commence.
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Congratulations

Congratulations

We recently presented 14 awards in Primary Color Poster, Junior Color Poster, Junior B&W Poster, Junior literary Poem, Junior Literary Essay and Intermediate Literary Poem to local students.

Congratulations and thank you for your creativity and Remembrance of those who served.
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Lobster Fest 2025

Lobster Fest 2025

Lobster Fest 2025

Lobster Fest 2025

What better way to spend the last day of May (yes, we're starting early) than to eat lobster.
Tickets are available from the office for the Maple Ridge Legion Lobster Fest.
May 31st from 5.30pm to approximately 7.30pm
Fresh cooked, cold lobster served with potato salad, garlic butter and roll for just $40.00.
Get those tickets now, they'll sell out fast!
Join our Legion, eat seafood, support veterans
Remember, you need to be a Legion member or signed in by a member to attend our events.
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Remembrance tribute

It’s back!

It's back!

Remembrance tribute Remembrance tribute

 

We're very happy to get our stunning Remembrance tribute, dedicated by the Ridge Meadows Educational Foundation back in place.
This beautiful carving has been part of our Legion since 2010, standing proud by the entrance.
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We’re Planning a Mural

We're Planning a Mural

We want to  transform the wall on the eastern side of the building with a Remembrance tribute.
Working with local businesses, B Line Design and S.L Creations, members of the Executive gave their feedback on draft designs. The preferred design is being updated for a second review and we'll bring you more news as the project progresses.
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Afghan withdrawal

Afghanistan 2001-2014

Afghanistan 2001-2014

Afghan withdrawal

On this date, March 12th, 2014 the final members of Canadian Services left Afghanistan.
 
More than 40,000 Canadian Armed Forces members served in the Afghanistan theatre of operations between 2001 and 2014. These brave men and women are eligible to receive the General Campaign Star-Southwest Asia.
 
We remember the 158 Canadian Armed Forces members that gave their lives during this period and we support those that returned home.

Image credit: Dept of National Defence

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St Patricks Day 2025

St Patricks Day 2025

St Patrick's Day 2025

St Patricks Day 2025

Celebrate St Patricks (a day early) Day!
Come along to our Legion for fun and games, prizes, and kitchen specials from noon on March 16th.
Support veterans, get in the mood for a green day.
Remember, you need to be a Legion member or signed in by a member to attend our events.
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Commonwealth day 2025

Commonwealth Day 2025

Commonwealth Day 2025

Commonwealth day 2025

On the second Monday in March we celebrate Commonwealth Day.
 
The theme for 2025 is ‘Together We Thrive’, and celebrates the enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family – 56 independent member countries united by shared values enshrined in the Commonwealth Charter.
 
Rooted in the principles of family, unity and peace, the theme highlights the importance of fostering strong and connected communities that support and empower their members, enabling meaningful progress.
 
At Maple Ridge Legion, we aim to foster strong connections with our Veterans and local communities.
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International Women's Day

International Women’s Day 2025

International Women’s Day 2025

International Women's Day

It’s International Women’s Day

It’s a global day to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It’s also a time to highlight the progress made in advancing women’s rights and the ongoing efforts needed to ensure their full participation in all aspects of society.

The Canadian Encyclopedia also has a good article on women in the Canadian Armed Forces - serving since 1885.

 

 

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