Maple Ridge Legion Updates
November Calendar
Remembrance Day with always be at the centre of November for our Legion, Branch 88.
We also have lots of other entertainment and the usual social events.
Member spotlight – Cheers!
Sometimes you want to go where everyone knows your name.
Norm & Cliff have been attending the Legion Lounge on Friday’s for over 20 years.
Front Page Band
Live at the Legion, Friday Nov 1st and Saturday Nov 2nd from 6.30 to 10.30pm.
Come for dinner, stay to dance to the amazing Front Page.
Nurses in the Armed Forces
For many years nurses have played a large part in the armed forces in Canada and abroad.
Congratulations Marilyn
At our recent General Meeting, Al presented Mariliyn with a Certificate of Appreciation for her hard work on the Ways & Means Committee. Al also thanked the Ladies Auxiliary for all they do for the Branch and our community.
Volunteer Spotlight – Roger Welch
Roger became a member of the Maple Ridge Legion 11 years ago and he didn’t know at the time how it would change his life. He was familiar with the Legion as his father served in World War 1 including the battle of Mons.
New Life Lease Application Forms
We've updated the Life Lease Application Forms for our two property developments, Legion Manor and Legion Gardens.
There are two separate forms. One for Veterans, one for non-Veterans. In both cases, applicants must be members of our Branch, 88.
October Calendar
We're back to the regular calendar! We'll be posting the monthly calendar here and on Facebook from now on.
Come along to Branch 88 in October, there's plenty happening!
National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
We will be closed on September 30th to honour and remember our National Day of Truth & Reconciliation.
Live Music at the Legion
The hugely popular Coyote Creek Band will be playing our Legion this Friday and Saturday, September 27th and 28th
Ladies Auxiliary Host the Kitchen
This Sunday, September 29th, come and support our Ladies Auxiliary as they host the Branch kitchen. From 12pm until 5pm (or until sold out), you can dine on Cabbage Rolls & Perogies
Branch By-Laws
We've added a copy of the Branch By-Laws to the website. You can view or download the Branch and Command By-Laws on the Executive page.
Branch News Sep 2024
We want to make our Branch newsletter available to as many people as possible. There has been a paper copy mail out. Some copies are available in the building. Here is pdf copy of September 2024s newsletter.
Honouring a Veteran
Ray Lloyd, born in 1924 was 99 years old when he passed on. In 1942 at the age of 18, Ray enlisted in the RCAF. He became a Flight Engineer and flew some 31 sorties over occupied Europe in Halifax bombers.
Veterans Dinner September 18th 2024 – Update
On 18th September Branch 88 will be hosting our annual dinner to honour Veterans.
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GENERAL MEETINGS ARE USUALLY ON THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 11:00am.
General Meetings are usually on the 3rd Sunday of every month. There are no meetings held in July or August. We encourage all Legion members to attend General Meetings.
NOTE: The date of the next General Meeting is 23 March 2025
Lounge Calendar
Want to find out what's happening in February? Check out the February calendar.
Want to find out what's happening in March? Check out the March Calendar.
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