The Royal Canadian Legion West Carleton Branch 616

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1 The Royal Canadian Legion West Carleton Branch 616 OCTOBER 2010 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5 October Newsletter Allbirch Road, Constance Bay, ON, K0A 3M0 (613) legion_616@ymail.com Web site The main events for September were kicked off without a hitch, namely Legion Week and Membership Drive. We also enjoyed good attendance at our TGIF dinners and had some great Friday night entertainment. Past President Jim Wilson and his wife Gloria were honored at a party celebrating their 25 th wedding anniversary. Simon Clarke was the headliner. Congratulations, Gloria and Jim! But sadly, another fine member of our Branch has said goodbye. Comrade James Reilly, a faithful supporter of our dart leagues and husband of Ladies Auxiliary Sports Officer Andrea Reilly, has passed away. Our deepest sympathy to the Reilly family. Legion Week: Highlites..... Pictures Coming Up... Don t Forget.. Calendars..... Newsletter by Arleen Morrow & Marilyn Deslauriers L to R Zone Commander Garry Pond, L.A. President Elenor Groot-Koerkamp & Branch President Frances Gentile. Mixed dart winners Legion Week opened with our Honours and Awards Ceremonies; Zone Commander Garry Pond was on hand to make the presentations. Comrade Betty Vance was very surprised and happy to be named Volunteer of the Betty & her award! Year. All events were well attended, including men s, ladie s, and mixed darts. was a hoot thanks to a few newcomers. TGIF dinner was steak and chicken barbeque followed by Jim Wilson s Trivia challenge. Al Cockerell was the Trivia winner! Who knew he knew all that stuff? We ended with a birthday bash for Comrades Jane Currie, and the Wurzler twins Jorge and Andy. Thanks to everyone who made Legion Week a success. Comrade Bob Dupuis, daughter Sherry & grandchildren.

2 Membership Drive: The membership drive got off to a fine start with a record number of renewals. The weekly winners of the TGIF dinner are very happy with this new incentive and all members look forward to the draw. The winner of the September membership is Katherine Scott. There are two more chances for some lucky members to join Katherine in the winners circle. Be sure to pay up and be eligible for the October and November draw. Remembrance Day: The poppy campaign gets underway on October 29 and ends on November 10. Please volunteer to sit at our table at the Metro store on March Road. The sign-up sheet and schedule is posted at the Branch. This year the Branch celebrates Remembrance Day on Saturday, November 6. The parade will form up at the Constance Bay Gas Bar and march back to the Legion at 1:30 pm for ceremonies at the cenotaph. Call Poppy Chair Anita Kamps at or the Branch at to purchase a commemorative wreath or for any information. Ladies Auxiliary: One team attended Zone Bowling at Smiths Falls on Sept. 18. We sent four players to Almonte Branch on October 2 for Zone Darts singles and doubles; advancing to District are Harriet Farrell, Theresa Wilson and Dreen Bacon. On Bowling Team October 16, Branch 616 is hosting Zone Team Darts, with three home teams participating. And on November 20, due to our doubles team of Linda Munro and Pam Taylor winning last year (and advancing to Provincials), we are hosting District Darts doubles and singles. The L.A. will be hosting Oktoberfest on Friday, October 22 starting with a TGIF dinner of Weinerschnitzel with all the works for the usual bargain price of $10.00 per person. Our friend Larry will be entertaining with his accordion and keyboard beginning at 6:00 pm. Dinner starts at 5:30 pm. Everyone welcome! Seniors: The Sandhill Seniors had their first luncheon meeting after a summer hiatus and elected their executive. Frances Gentile remains as president, Hank Jones is vice-president, secretary is Bernadette Day and Bev Graveline is treasurer. Their meetings remain as the first Wednesday of every month. New members are always welcome. Call Frances at if interested. Coming Up: Friday, October 15: Purple Soul (Josee & Andy) is our Friday night entertainment. Saturday, October 16: Ladies Auxiliary Zone Darts. Friday, October 22: Ladies Auxiliary Oktoberfest! Weiner schnitzel, entertainment by Larry Happy Birthday Ellie! Saturday, October 23: Car Rally. Reg. at 1:00 leave at 1:30 pm; $10.00 per carload Friday, October 29: Friday Night Entertainment - The Diplomats! Friday, November 5: Friday night entertainment T.B.A. Saturday, November 6: Remembrance Day Ceremonies. Parade leaves Constance Bay Gas Bar at 1:30, ceremony at the Legion cenotaph at 2:00 pm. Don t Forget Monday, October 18: Branch Exec. meeting, 6:30 pm; General meeting 7:30 pm. Monday, November 1: L.A. exec/general.meeting, 7:00 pm. Poppy Campaign October 29 to November 10. Sign up at the Branch to volunteer at the Metro store.

3 Wednesday Night at the Branch... The call is out for all Bingo lovers to join us for an evening of fun and games. Every Wednesday at the Branch the kitchen opens at 5:00 pm in case you want a light meal before trying your luck. Plus the bar is always open for a pre-bingo cocktail! Bingo starts at 7:15 pm. Cash prizes for all games, of course! Attendance has been excellent, but the more the merrier! Everyone Welcome!! Standing Dates... Men s darts every Monday at Women s darts every Tuesday at Bingo every Wednesday at 7:15, kitchen open from 5:00 to Bowling every Thursday at 1:00 every Friday at 1:00 TGIF dinner every Friday at Entertainment every Friday at 6:30 Breakfast every Sunday from 9:00 Lest We Forget Poppy Campaign October 29 to November 10 RED FRIDAYS - Please show your support for our troops and their families and to the families of the 152 soldiers killed in Afghanistan, by WEARING RED ON FRIDAYS.

4 October 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday L.A exec mtg. 6:30 General mtg. 5 6 Senior s potluck lunch 12:00 7 1:00 8-1:00 9 Booked Jim Wilson : Purple Soul (Josee & Andy) 1:00 16 L.A. Team Zone Darts Branch exec mtg.6:30 Gen. mtg. 7: : Oktoberfest Larry (accordion & keyboard) 1:00 23 Jim Wilson s car rally : Birthday party The Diplomats 1:

5 November 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 L.A exec mtg. 6:30 General mtg. 2 3 Senior s potluck lunch 12:00 4 1:00 5-7:00 1:00 6 Remembrance Day Celebration : :00 John Henry 1:00 13 Booked church luncheon 14 Judging of posters & essays 15 Branch exec mtg. 6:30 Gen. mtg. 7: : :00 Trivia 1:00 20 L.A. District darts, doubles & singles : :00 Al Cockerell 1:00 27 Perley Vets Christmas Party