Legion outdoor patio summer music line-up

Port Rowan Legion’s annual general meeting of members and election of officers will be held Tuesday, May 13, starting at 7:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.

The Legion’s canteen is open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 2 p.m. Commencing in June, the canteen will be open Wednesday and Thursday and the outdoor patio will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 2 p.m.
Shop the Shore weekend will see a bake sale at the Legion on Sat., May 3, in the upper hall starting at 9 a.m.

The first Legion Brunch for the year is planned for Sunday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost for adults is $16, up to 12 years of age is $8 and pre-school children are free.

Regular events continue at the Legion with the outdoor patio opening on Friday, June 6, at 2 p.m. This is the summer band line-up for Saturdays from 3 to 6 p.m. June 7 – Point Taken; June 14 – D35 Jim Elliott; June 21 – Vooodooo Kingz; July 1 – Atkinson Brothers Band (Canada Day); July 5 – Point Taken; July 12 – Loose Change; July 19 – Steve Beach; July 26 – Vooodooo Kingz; August 2 – Route 6; August 9 – Point Taken; August 16 – Brenda Atkinson; August 23 – Steve Beach; August 30 – Atkinson Brothers Band; September 6 – Loose Change; September 13 – Saving Angnes.

Yoga and line dancing continue at the Legion. For more information, contact Katharine at kdcancoach@gmail.com. The Wednesday night fun dart league finishes the season with a banquet on April 30.

The Legion upstairs hall is available for rental. Call 519-586-3556 to book your event.

Contact Melissa Hunt at 519-842-9008 ext. 317 to book an appointment with Stonebridge Foot Clinic. The dates and times may vary from month to month.

Lowering our flags in honour of Vimy Ridge

On April 9, the Royal Canadian Legion’s 1,350 branches lowered their flags to half-mast in remembrance of those who fell during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. This marks the 108th anniversary of the pivotal 1917 battle, where more than 3,500 Canadians lost their lives and nearly 7,000 were wounded. The victory at Vimy Ridge was a significant turning point in the First World War. The Canadian National Vimy Memorial, which stands on land ceded to Canada by France in 1922, now serves as a place of solemn reflection and gratitude for all who served in the First World War.

Assistance to homeless vets

Federal funding has allowed assistance to all veterans that were homeless. Currently, there are no homeless veterans in our district. Veterans’ Affairs Canada assists many vets who cannot navigate the sometimes complex and confusing process. As of March, the VAC had assisted 1,269 veterans. Legion contributions to the “Leave the Streets Behind Program” has helped make this possible.

Vets travel free on GO Transit

On April 7, Ontario Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria announced that all veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces can now enjoy free travel on GO Transit. “Ontario owes a debt of gratitude to those who serve. We are proud to support our heroes and hope this initiative is a small token of our appreciation,” said Minister Sarkaria. More details on the GO Transit website.

At the going down of the sun,
And in the morning,
We shall remember them.

Originally printed in The Good News, May 2025.