All the Branch 88 updates
Veterans Dinner September 18th 2024
On 18th September Branch 88 will be hosting our annual dinner to honour Veterans.
NFL Football Pool
Are you ready for some football? It's that time of year again—time to join the Maple Ridge Legion 88 Football Pool! For just $150, you can be part of the action, the excitement, and the fun (not to mention the prizes)!
Meet a Veteran – Don Purdy
Don is a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, first joining in 1973 while stationed in Winnipeg Manitoba. He was a member of the Army Reserves in 1970 while in High School in Hamilton Ontario then served from 1972 - 1993.
Margaret Kury Memorial Golf Tournament
The Margaret Kury Memorial Golf Tournament will be played on September 8th, teeing off at 11am
How Master Corporal Harding Earned a Military Medal of Valour in Afghanistan
After serving three tours in Bosnia, Master Corporal Christopher Harding began the first of two tours in Afghanistan
Outstanding Support
Outstanding support of the Military Police National Motorcycle Relay and the Military Police Fund for Blind Children in 2024
354 RCSCC Invincible – 15th Annual Ceremonial Review
On Saturday June 4th members of the RCL Branch 88 had the pleasure of attending the 15th Ceremonial Review of the 354 RCSCC Invincible Sea Cadets
Canada Day 2024
We're thrilled to announce our Canada Day festivities, which will feature live music by Coyote Creek, a mouthwatering BBQ cooked by our amazing volunteers and executive members, and an exciting 50:50 draw!
Ladies Auxiliary Host the Kitchen
The Ladies Auxiliary is hosting the Kitchen on June 30th
Bring cash, be well fed and entertained.
Service Dogs for Veterans
Guide dogs have been helping humans for many years, but in recent years the use of dogs to help reduce symptoms of PTSD and other OSIs has been on the rise.
D-Day – 80 years on
Today we remember those who fought on the beaches, in the air, on the land and at sea this day, 80 years ago. D-Day.
Allied Airborne troops secure the flanks of the invasion area in Normandy in order to cut off access for the Germans.....
Colour Party Volunteers
We are looking for new, volunteer members for our Colour Party.
The Colour Party is the official flag group of the Maple Ridge Legion, carrying the flags with reverence and pride.
We Are Hiring
Join us as our new, dynamic Branch Administrator, leading a passionate team to uphold the administrative and leadership heartbeat of our organization!
583 Coronation Squadron Air Cadets
On Saturday 25th May, members of Branch 88 had the pleasure of attending the 70th annual ceremonial review of the Air Cadet Squadron
Mothers Day Brunch
Come and celebrate Mom at Legion 88 this Mother's Day.
Chef Shawn is creating a beautiful buffet brunch, and the bar will be serving Mom-mosas!
Live Music at the Legion
The Maple Ridge Legion is the only place in Ridge and Pitt Meadows where you can listen and dance to live music three days a week.
Community donation
Thanks to a request from Rob Seckler we donated $500 to the Maple Ridge Boxing Club., giving back to a sports club where he found success as a teen.
Meet the Executive – Judy Ballard
I have been a Member of Legion 88 since 2009. I went to the first meeting in January to pledge my allegiance to the Legion.
What’s on at The Legion?
Come down to Maple Ridge Legion for games night every Tuesday beginning at 6.30pm. You can play Darts, Euchre or Crib
Branch Medal
Our current President, Judy Ballard received her Branch President Medal at the General Meeting on April 21st.
The medal was presented by Al Casswell, our Chairman.
Meet a Veteran – Tom Gardener
Tom was born in England and joined the British Army in 1953 at the age of 20, as part of conscription following the Second World War. He joined the Royal Engineers as a Reservist, and served for two years stationed in Dartmouth UK and Germany.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
Vimy Ridge is a long, high hill that Germany had captured early in the war. They had made it into a strong defensive position, with tunnels and trenches
Meet the Executive – John Yoxall
John first joined the Royal Canadian Legion in Maple Ridge in 2009. He became the Second Vice President in December 2023 and will serve a two year term.
Meet the Executive – Allan Casswell
Al first joined the Legion in the late 70’s. He has been a member of Branch 88 since 1994 and received the Life Membership Award in 2017.
RCAF Centennial
Today we celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Air Force.
1 April 2024 marks 100 years of service for the Royal Canadian Air Force
April events calendar
The events calendar for April has been published. Download it or view it on the calendar page.
Meet the Executive – Don Purdy
Don is a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, first joining in 1973 while stationed in Winnipeg Manitoba.
Shootout at the OK Corral
DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES WE WILL HAVE TO CANCEL/POSTPONE THIS EVENT.
St Patrick’s Celebration
Thank-you to everyone who came out to our St. Patrick's Day party!
It was fun doing the prize draws, delicious food and great music.
Meet the Executive – Jodi Barrass
Jodi originally joined the Royal Canadian Legion at the age of eighteen, in Baron Bing, Toronto. She moved to B.C. and joined the Billy Bishop branch in Kitsilano. She left for a while and was busy with life, then rejoined the Maple Ridge branch around five years ago.
Meet the Executive – James McBride
James first joined the Royal Canadian Legion in 1976 in North Vancouver, moved to Port Moody in 1998, and then to Maple Ridge in 2014.
Afghanistan veterans
Canada's longest war and its first significant combat engagement since the Korean War (1950-1953) was in Afghanistan from 2001-20014.
Meet the Executive – Dean McPherson
Dean joined the Royal Canadian Legion in Maple Ridge in 2008. He became the First Vice President in December of last year (2023) and will serve a two year term.
Meet the Executive – Lynda McEwan
Lynda joined the Legion in 1997 and a year later transferred to Br. 88. She volunteered on a couple of Committees before being elected to the Executive in 2004.
St Patrick’s Celebration
Ready for some green beer? Got the luck of the Irish? Ever wonder what's at the end of the rainbow? Come celebrate St. Pat's Day
Meet a Veteran – John Vanderelst
John has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion since 1988 when he joined the Dominion Command Legion 003 in Germany.
Veterans Resources
The purpose of the Royal Canadian Legion is to support Veterans and their families.
To help our members and local Veterans, we have compiled a list of national and other organizations....
Super Bowl Sunday
CALLING ALL FOOTBALL FANS! This SUNDAY - we will be hosting a Super Bowl Party!