Legionnaires provide essential services in the community

Port Rowan Legion’s next branch meeting is Tuesday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m. The canteen is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 2 p.m. with everyone welcome to attend. Watch the Legion Facebook page for dates of upcoming meat draws.

Zumba continues on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. For information on yoga and line dancing this winter, contact Katharine at kdcancoach@gmail.com.

The Wednesday night Fun Dart League starts at 7:30 each Wednesday evening. Please note there are no darts on Wednesday, Dec. 25, or Wednesday. Jan. 1. A potluck was planned for Wednesday, Dec. 18 for the dart league.

In other news, the Legion’s upstairs  hall remains available for rental. Contact Melissa Hunt at 519-842-9008 ext. 317 to book an appointment with the Stonebridge Foot Clinic—dates and times can vary from month to month.

Poppy Fund dollars are used for many veteran services, one being support for service dogs. So far, funds have allowed for the training and assignment of 61 dogs … 27 are currently in training … with more puppies to be acquired as funds are available. Again, thank you for the community’s generosity.

The Legion serves all Veterans

The Royal Canadian Legion was founded by Veterans and for Veterans. We advocate for the care and benefits for all who served Canada, regardless of when or where they served. The Legion also provides representation and assistance to Veterans, including currently serving Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP members, and their families, and access to our services is available to them at no cost, whether or not they are Legion members. The Legion helps thousands of Veterans each year and makes significant positive changes in their lives.

The Legion exists so that Canada never forgets

The Legion understands the importance of honouring past sacrifices and acknowledging the courage of those who served and still serve today. Through Remembrance Day ceremonies, the Poppy Campaign, commemorative activities, youth education programs and more, the Legion helps Canadians to honour and remember.

The Legion serves our communities and our country

Legion Branches are the cornerstone of communities across Canada, and provide one of the largest volunteer bases in the country. With 1,350 branches from coast to coast to coast, our members provide local services and supports to build a stronger Canada. Whether helping local Veterans, supporting seniors, providing youth sports programs, raising funds, volunteering to help those in need, or simply offering a place to gather for fun and celebration, Legionnaires provide essential services in their communities.

Originally printed in The Good News, January 2025.