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We held Remembrance Day observances on Saturday, the 5 th. Our service was attended by troops from Petawawa, cadets, scouts, veterans, and dignitaries from all levels of government.

On November 11, our colour party joined with that of Kanata Branch in their Remembrance Day Parade.

1 The Royal Canadian Legion West Carleton Branch 616 DECEMBER 2011 VOLUME 3, ISSUE 07 December Newsletter Allbirch Road, Constance Bay, ON K0A 3M0 (613) Web site Highlites..... Pictures Coming Up... Don t Forget.. Calendars..... November went by in a hurry for Branch 616. We held Remembrance Day observances on Saturday, the 5 th. Our service was attended by troops from Petawawa, cadets, scouts, veterans, and dignitaries from all levels of government. The Cameron Highlanders led the parade and Comrade Paul Graveline led the singing of the National Anthem. The weather held out till everyone retired inside for refreshments and comradeship. On November 11, our colour party joined with that of Kanata Branch in their Remembrance Day Parade. Afterwards, we had lunch at their Branch then went to Almonte to join our colours with theirs for a two o clock parade. Nice weather that day, for which we were thankful. Meanwhile, the Poppy Campaign was still in force until the 10 th with volunteers pitching in to man the tables at Metro, Sobeys and Canadian Tire. Poppy chair Anita Kamps will have a report in the next issue. The Earlybird Membership drive has wound up. Membership chair Jim Wilson has reported over 50 percent renewal. The Earlybird winner for November is Comrade Roy Fethersonhaugh. Congratulations to both of you! The Youth Education Committee has completed the judging of Poems, Posters, and Essays. Area schools submitted a record total of 319 entries in all categories; Stonecrest Elementary snagged 23 wins, Venta Prep had 6, and St.Michaels in Fitzroy Harbour had 4. All the winning entries have been submitted to Zone for judging. The Branch thanks Youth Ed chair Eleanor Groot-Koerkamp and her committee (Comrades George Dolan, Kathryn Scott, and Jennifer Baldelli) for a job well done. Newsletter by Arleen Morrow & Marilyn Deslauriers

Trillium Grant: Branch 616 has received another grant from the Ontario Trillium Corporation. The presentation took place on Thursday, December 1.

Bourgaize representing Councilor Eli El-Chantiry and City of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. Branch 616 will get a new septic system with this extremely welcome gift of sixty seven thousand dollars!

Branch Sports: Branch 616 hosted Zone on Dec 3 rd.

2 Trillium Grant: Branch 616 has received another grant from the Ontario Trillium Corporation. The presentation took place on Thursday, December 1. Branch 616 President Frances Gentile had the pleasure of introducing head table guests Sherry Franklin from the OTC, Greg Brooks and Sandra Holmes from the office of MPP Jack MacLaren, and Kerry Bourgaize representing Councilor Eli El-Chantiry and City of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. Branch 616 will get a new septic system with this extremely welcome gift of sixty seven thousand dollars!!! Thank you to the Trillium Committee of Eleanor Crawley, Steven Wheeler and Len Russell. And thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this great event. Branch Sports: Branch 616 hosted Zone on Dec 3 rd. The Branch entered two teams; the team of Jim Wilson, Tom Watters, Harriet Farrelll, and Donna Keays came fourth and will advance to District in Chalk River. Ladies Auxiliary: The LA has been busy this month with sports and the Christmas Bazaar. Two teams went to Zone and will advance to District. In Zone Darts, four singles and four doubles went to District in Almonte on the 26 th but failed to advance. The Christmas Bazaar and Craft Sale was on the 20 th. The deli and bake table always does well; so does the white elephant sale for the sports fund. Thank you to all the LA members who came out to help. Perley/Rideau Veterans Annual Christmas Party: The vets from the Perley attended the annual party in their honour on November 19. EIO George was on hand as usual to welcome them

and entertain everyone with music and stories. After a great lunch provided by Ellie, Betty and helpers, the 616 Entertainers did their usual entertaining.

3 and entertain everyone with music and stories. After a great lunch provided by Ellie, Betty and helpers, the 616 Entertainers did their usual entertaining. There were some new recruits in the floor show which the vets enjoyed to no end. After Santa showed up with gifts for all the vets, we put them back on the bus for home. The party was over way too soon. Oh well, they ll be back in the summer for the annual barbeque. See you then, everyone! Coming Up Saturday, December 10: Poppy Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Entertainment, Cocktails 6:30 pm, Dinner 7:00 Sunday, December 11: Annual Children s Christmas Party, 12:00 to 3:00 Lunch, treats, crafts, entertainment, and Santa! Everyone Welcome! Parents, please call the Branch at for details re Secret Santa. Saturday, December 17: Sandhill Seniors Annual Christmas Dinner Party. Cocktails at 5:00 pm, dinner at 6, Santa and gift exchange at 7:30; entertainment throughout. Door prizes, favors, etc. Tickets still available; members - $15.00; guests - $ Call Frances at Don t Forget..... Darts Men play on Mondays at, Women play on Tuesdays at Next L.A. Meeting Monday January 9th, 7:00 Next Branch Meeting Thursday, December 15 th, 6:30 Exec., 7:30 Gen. * Musical Opportunity: Branch 616 is offering the hall to aspiring musicians who would like to have a place to practice, free of charge on Friday nights after TGIF dinner. Perhaps you need to try out your act on an audience or iron out some kinks or break in a new number. Call the branch if interested or the entertainment chairman at *We are currently having musical entertainment once a month. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy a few hours of singin' and pickin' by local talent. *We have an 80 to 100 capacity hall for rent (free to members). Call for info

4 Standing Dates Every Monday:, 2:00 Feel free to come down to the Branch for a few fun hands. Bring your partner or pick one up!, 7:30 Every Tuesday:, 7:30 Every Wednesday: Kitchen open from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for a pre-bingo snack. Bingo in the main hall at 7:15 Support your Community and the Legion; come and join us for an evening of fun and fellowship. You can win the $ Jackpot it goes every time!! Every Thursday: Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Every Friday: again, 2:00 5:30 Please join us for dinner. For the bargain price of $10.00 you get the entree and dessert. Bottomless tea or coffee also a bargain at $l.00!! Every Sunday Morning: Breakfast from 9 to 12. Relax, wind down your weekend by letting us do your breakfast, reasonable prices, endless coffee. RED FRIDAYS - Please show your support for our troops and their families and the 158 families who have lost soldiers in Afghanistan by WEARING RED ON FRIDAYS.

5 Top Cameron Highlanders Bottom - - Kav Kavanagh 2 minutes silence Top Sparks & Beavers Bottom Cake donated by Sobeys Vets for Hockey Bert, Peter Frances & Arleen Low Mileage Band Danny Strong, Lee Conway, Rick Lieber & Kevin Jim Wilson s fundraiser for St. Thomas Anglican Church. He raised $340 for the Barrier Free Access!

6 December 2011 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 5:30-7:00 3 Santa Claus Parade 1: L.A. meeting 7: Seniors Luncheon meeting 12 Bingo 7: :30-7:00 10 Poppy Volunteers Appreciation- Dinner 11 Children s Christmas Party 12 3: Ex. Mtg. 7:00 Gen Mtg. 7: :30-7:00 17 Seniors Christmas Party See Frances :30-7:00 24 Branch closed at 4:00 25 Christmas Day cancelled TGIF cancelled 31 Branch closed at 4

7 JANUARY 2012 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 New Years Day Levee 11:30 a.m. 4: Seniors Luncheon meeting 12 Bingo 7: :30-7: LA mtg. 7: :30-7: Ex. Mtg. 6:30 Gen Mtg. 7: :30-7:00 21 Chili Contest 2: :30-7:

The Royal Canadian Legion West Carleton Branch 616

The Royal Canadian Legion West Carleton Branch 616 OCTOBER 2010 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5 October Newsletter 2010 377 Allbirch Road, Constance Bay, ON, K0A 3M0 (613) 832 2082 E-mail legion_616@ymail.com Web site