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NFL Pool

NFL Football Pool

The Annual NFL Football Pool

**🏈🏆 Join Our Annual 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)!

Here's how to get in the game:

  1. Head over to the office to pay your entry fee.
  2. After paying, you'll get instructions on setting yourself up online using PoolHost.com (no need to set this up before paying—easy peasy!).

Important Deadlines:

  • Pre-season Cutoff: August 1
  • Regular Season Cutoff: August 31

Wondering about the prizes? Trust us, the rewards and the fun times are worth far more than the entry fee! From weekly prizes to bragging rights, you won't want to miss out.

But wait, there's more! As a pool member, you'll enjoy a fountain pop, mug of draft, or glass of house wine during Monday Night Football. And new this year, our kitchen will be open with a limited menu and food specials to keep you fueled while you cheer on your team.

So, what are you waiting for? Join the pool, enjoy the game, and who knows, you might just walk away with a little extra cash and a whole lot of bragging rights.

NFL Pool

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Don Purdy - Meet a Veteran

Meet a Veteran – Don Purdy

Meet a Veteran - Don Purdy

Don Purdy - Meet a VeteranDon 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.

He joined the Regular Force in 1972 after High School Graduation as a Mobile Support Equipment Operator (MSE Op). During his time serving he had postings CFB Winnipeg Manitoba, UNEFII Ismailia Egypt, 4 Service Battalion S&T Company Lahr Germany, CFB Detachment Vancouver & 12 Service Battalion, 4 Service Battalion S&T Company Lahr Germany and CFB Chilliwack. He retired in 1993.

He comes from a Service Family. His Grandfather was in WW1 with the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force and he fought in the Battle for Vimy Ridge. His Dad was with the West Nova Scotia Highlanders in WW2 and was part of the forces that landed in Normandy. His Dad was wounded in action while fighting in Belgium.

Don was a member of the Legion in Winnipeg, Lahr Germany and Vancouver. Don rejoined RCL Branch 88 in 2018. He also joined the Colour Party and Honour Guard. He was appointed Sergeant at Arms of the Maple Ridge Legion in 2023.

Don Officially Retired as a Professional Driver in 2022 after 52 yeas. Now that he is Retired, he likes to Read, Travel, Hike and Swim.

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Margaret Kury Memorial Golf Tournament 2024

Margaret Kury Memorial Golf Tournament

Margaret Kury Memorial Golf Tournament

Margaret Kury Memorial Golf Tournament 2024

It's in the calendar! The Margaret Kury Memorial Gold Tournament date is set. Get your tickets now!

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2024

MAPLE RIDGE GOLF COURSE

$60.00 PER PERSON

$25.00 FOR DINNER ONLY

TOURNAMENT BEGINS AT 11:00AM

Tickets available from the Legion Office

DINNER @ 5:00PM

BEEF BURGER, CHICKEN BURGER OR VEGGIE BURGER

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Christopher Harding

How Master Corporal Harding Earned a Military Medal of Valour in Afghanistan

How Master Corporal Harding Earned a Military Medal of Valour in Afghanistan

Christopher Harding
Christopher Harding receives the Medal of Military Valour for his actions Afghanistan.
CANADIAN VICTORIA CROSS/TWITTER

In this month's veterans feature, we return to January 2006. After serving three tours in Bosnia, Master Corporal Christopher Harding began the first of two tours in Afghanistan with the 1st Battalion Princess Patricias Canadian Light  Infantry.

On the 8th of July he was involved in a fierce battle with the Taliban, as part of Operation ZAHAR, and following intense fighting he risked his life to rescue a severely injured soldier who had been shot in the neck.

“I remember looking through the haze and I saw Corporal Christopher Klodt lying there on his back. So I crawled over to where he was.”

See the full story below.

https://legionmagazine.com/how-master-corporal-harding-earned-a-medal-of-military-valour-in-afghanistan/

How Master Corporal Harding Earned a Military Medal of Valour in Afghanistan

Christopher Harding
Christopher Harding receives the Medal of Military Valour for his actions Afghanistan.
CANADIAN VICTORIA CROSS/TWITTER

In this month's veterans feature, we return to January 2006. After serving three tours in Bosnia, Master Corporal Christopher Harding began the first of two tours in Afghanistan with the 1st Battalion Princess Patricias Canadian Light  Infantry.

On the 8th of July he was involved in a fierce battle with the Taliban, as part of Operation ZAHAR, and following intense fighting he risked his life to rescue a severely injured soldier who had been shot in the neck.

“I remember looking through the haze and I saw Corporal Christopher Klodt lying there on his back. So I crawled over to where he was.”

See the full story below.

https://legionmagazine.com/how-master-corporal-harding-earned-a-medal-of-military-valour-in-afghanistan/

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

Veterans Dinner September 18th 2024

Veterans Dinner September 18th 2024

On 18th September 2024, Branch 88 will be hosting our annual dinner to honour Veterans. If you are a veteran of the CAF,  of a Commonwealth country military or RCMP living in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows you are welcome, you do not have to be a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, all are welcome.

More details will follow.

Forces Dinner
Forces Dinner. Photo by Skies Magazine Joanne Calder

Veterans Dinner September 18th 2024

RCL-Branch-88-logoOn 18th September 2024, Branch 88 will be hosting our annual dinner to honour Veterans. If you are a veteran of the CAF,  of a Commonwealth country military or RCMP living in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows you are welcome, you do not have to be a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, all are welcome.

More details will follow.

Forces Dinner
Forces Dinner. Photo by Buzz Bourdon (late the RMR 1975-82)
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Outstanding Support

Outstanding Support!

Dan Lyvier, Ray Lyver and Ted Swuair who is in the picture came to the Legion to present this plaque in recognition of our outstanding support of the Military Police National Motorcycle Relay and the Military Police Fund for Blind Children in 2024. We're proud to be recognized and even more proud to support this fund raising event.

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Members of 354 RCSCC Invincible

354 RCSCC Invincible – 15th Annual Ceremonial Review

354 RCSCC Invincible - 15th Annual Ceremonial Review

INVINCIBLE logoOn 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. Following the General Salute, the Inspection of the Guard and Ships Company, there was a March Past complete with band. 

Following this there were static displays showing Hovercraft, RC Boats and Communication/Radio Technology and the Drill and Band display. All were very impressive, especially the band keeping in time and their drill in order.

After this, there was the Awards Presentation, please see photos below for all the details.  

354 RCSCC Invincible - 15th Annual Ceremonial Review

INVINCIBLE logoOn 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. Following the General Salute, the Inspection of the Guard and Ships Company, there was a March Past complete with band. 

Following this there were static displays showing Hovercraft, RC Boats and Communication/Radio Technology and the Drill and Band display. All were very impressive, especially the band keeping in time and their drill in order.

After this, there was the Awards Presentation, please see photos below for all the details.  

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Canada Day 2024

Canada Day 2024

Canada Day 2024

🍁 Join us for an unforgettable Canada Day BBQ celebration at the Maple Ridge Legion! 🎉🍁

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! 🎶🍔Don't miss out on this fantastic community event for our members!

❓Not a member? Now is the perfect time to join the Legion! For as little as $30, you can become a member for the rest of the year. Whether you're a veteran or simply want to support veterans and their families, everyone is welcome to join. 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️🙋Membership benefits include access to events like today's BBQ, discounts through MemberPerks, and the opportunity to make a positive impact in our community.

👉👉Drop by the Legion office from noon to 4:00 pm, Tuesday to Saturday, or find out more on our Membership page

Come celebrate Canada Day with us and experience the spirit of camaraderie and support at the Maple Ridge Legion! See you there!

Canada Day 2024

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Service Dog

Service Dogs for Veterans

Service Dogs for Veterans

Service Dog
A pair of prospective mental health service dogs pause for a break during a training event. PHOTOGRAPHY: JOSÉE LAVOIE

Guide dogs have been helping humans for hundreds of years, but in recent years the use of dogs to help reduce symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other Operational Stress Injuries (OSIs) such as anxiety and depression has been on the rise. VAC in their report acknowledged that ‘service dogs provided a reduction of PTSD symptoms, a moderate long-lasting reduction of depressive symptoms and a significant increase in the subjective feeling of well-being related to overall quality of life.’ 

Our branch of the Legion has had experience of this, one of our own vets has a service dog that has changed his life for the better. The training of this dog was funded in part by our Legion. This is something that we would love to become a regular part of our donations and actively reach out to help our local Veterans who suffer with PTSD and OSIs.

However, although the use of service dogs for veterans has been a topic with Veteran’s Affairs Canada (VAC) for many years, in 2022 the government response to the VAC sixth report on the subject ‘Incorporating Service Dogs into the Rehabilitation Program of Veterans Affairs Canada’ was a refusal for this therapy to be regulated or covered by them. 

This is why Legion 88 is wanting to get involved to help our Veterans in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

See the full story from the Legion Magazine.

https://legionmagazine.com/the-dogs-of-postwar/

Service Dogs for Veterans

Service Dog
A pair of prospective mental health service dogs pause for a break during a training event. PHOTOGRAPHY: JOSÉE LAVOIE

Guide dogs have been helping humans for hundreds of years, but in recent years the use of dogs to help reduce symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other Operational Stress Injuries (OSIs) such as anxiety and depression has been on the rise. VAC in their report acknowledged that ‘service dogs provided a reduction of PTSD symptoms, a moderate long-lasting reduction of depressive symptoms and a significant increase in the subjective feeling of well-being related to overall quality of life.’ 

Our branch of the Legion has had experience of this, one of our own vets has a service dog that has changed his life for the better. The training of this dog was funded in part by our Legion. This is something that we would love to become a regular part of our donations and actively reach out to help our local Veterans who suffer with PTSD and OSIs.

However, although the use of service dogs for veterans has been a topic with Veteran’s Affairs Canada (VAC) for many years, in 2022 the government response to the VAC sixth report on the subject ‘Incorporating Service Dogs into the Rehabilitation Program of Veterans Affairs Canada’ was a refusal for this therapy to be regulated or covered by them. 

This is why Legion 88 is wanting to get involved to help our Veterans in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

See the full story from the Legion Magazine.

https://legionmagazine.com/the-dogs-of-postwar/

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