Maple Ridge Legion Updates

Canadian Forces Nursing Image Credit: Canadian Forces website https://forces.ca/en/career/nursing-officer/

Nurses in the Armed Forces

For many years nurses have played a large part in the armed forces in Canada and abroad.

Marilyn-Cert-Appreciation

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 - Roger Welch

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.

2024 October Calendar screenshot

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 Auxiliiary is Hosting the Kitchen

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.

We Need You

We Need You! – NEW DATE

We Need You!

Honour Guard

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. 

"Reconciliation", the Canadian Peacekeeping Monument on Sussex Drive in Ottawa, seen from the northeast. Canada.ca

Veterans Dinner September 18th 2024 – Update

On 18th September Branch 88 will be hosting our annual dinner to honour Veterans.

Front Page band

Live Music at Maple Ridge Legion

Come and dance to Front Page this Friday and Saturday

Supporting the Burns Way

The Burns Way is excited to launch a national campaign to recruit veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP to volunteer

SweetRun

Well look who's playing at our Legion at the end of the month.
Come along on Aug 30th and 31st and dance to SweetRun.

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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 27 April 2025

Lounge Calendar

Want to find out what's happening in March? Check out the March Calendar.

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The Poppy Store

Remembrance, Gifts, Tributes, Clothing, and more. There are many ways to help support the Legion's mission.

Legion Magazine

Since 1926, Legion Magazine has been publishing articles on Canadian Military history and veteran affairs.

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