Welcome to the Merrickville Legion Website
The Legion is a ‘non-profit’ organization whose primary mission is to provide support and assistance to Veterans and their families as well as serving or former serving members of the military, all members of the police services and the community. Founded in 1925, the Legion is Canada’s largest veteran support and community service organization. The organization reaches across Canada as well as branches in the U.S., and Europe. With close to 250,000 members, many of whom volunteer an extraordinary amount of time to their branches, our strength is in our numbers.
QUICK BRANCH UPDATE NOTICE: (As of October 2025)
Check out the “Upcoming Events“ for 2025.
For reservations or hall rentals please contact Mary Horning (Bookings Chair) 613 269 3234 or via merrickvilleontariolegion245@gmail.com Two large TV screens as well as one projection screen available for presentations.
To contact the branch the telephone # is 613-269-3338, however, the phone is NOT monitored so it is best to send an email to the above email address.
PHOTO GALLERY (Yes…Still undergoing some repairs but progress is being made…well maybe)
Quick Announcements & News (Updated as of September 2025)
Also check out the following web addresses for Legion & Community News
(https://www.facebook.com/MerrickvilleLegion/)
(https://merrickvillechamber.ca/around-the-town-of-merrickville/)
CREDIT/DEBIT available for bar purchases
Quick Announcements & News
Legion membership renewal is upon us and as is customary, the “Early Bird” period for renewal is September 1st to November 30, 2025. During this period, members can renew their membership and get a $5.00 discount from the usual fee. Members can pay cash or by cheque at the Legion, or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) to (merrickvilleontariolegion245@gmail.com) and identify that it is for membership renewal.
Every year Branch 245 provides 3 Bursaries to students continuing their post-secondary education from the Poppy fund. Eligibility is determined by the following criteria 1. Canadian and Commonwealth War Veterans and their children, grandchildren and step-grandchildren or 2. Ordinary and Life members of Royal Canadian Legion and their children, grandchildren and; step children, and step grandchildren or 3. Associate members of the Royal Canadian Legion and their children. Students must be entering or continuing their post-secondary education which includes courses and programs of a technical and vocational nature. Students that are interested in applying and qualify can either pick-up a form from the Branch or request an electronic copy from following email address (merrickvilleontariolegion245@gmail.com). The deadline to submit the application is October 31, 2025. Approved Bursaries are based on the successful admission status to a post-secondary institution.
MERRICKVILLE-WOLFORD VETERANS MEMORIAL BANNERS PROJECT. Veterans Memorial Banners have been put up by Municipal staff at start of National Legion week in September and will remain up until November 12th. Thank-you to all the sponsors for purchasing a Banner to honour and remember their loved ones. Kudos to the Municipal staff for their support and assistance. Remember to thank the Municipal staff for everything they do for our community instead of just criticism, as more often than not they go above and beyond what is necessary.
The Legion provides a free venue for many other organizations and groups. The Historical Society, Merrickville Artists Guild, and the Photo Club have monthly lectures and meetings at the Legion. We have hosted many Celebrations of Life at the Legion that are free of charge, but we do gladly accept donations if possible.
Our TGIF supper and dances are every other Friday night. Supper is served at 6pm and the Dance
starts at 7pm with a live band. You are welcome to come to both or just supper or just the dance but
please contact Mary Horning at 613-269-3234 if coming for the supper. Check out our Facebook page or
our website for more details and info
Weekly Events
Monday’s – Euchre at Legion @ 7pm
Tuesday’s – Mix Darts at Legion @ 7pm
Wednesday’s – Men’s Darts at Legion @ 7pm
Social Saturday – First Saturday is November 8th
Did You Know That?
October 1 Legion Early Bird campaign/ Renewals
Oct 1 National Seniors Day
Oct 1-6 National Family Week
Oct 6-12 Mental Illness Awareness Week
Oct 10 World Mental Health Day
Oct13 Thanksgiving Day
Oct 14 Van Doos Anniversary (1914)
Oct 17 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Oct 24 Anniversary of United Nations (1946)
Oct 31 Poppy Campaign starts
Upcoming Events
TGIF – Dinner&Dance $26 – Dinner only $20 – Dance only $10 – Everyone welcome
EVENTS
October
Oct. 24 Legion Dinner and Dance @ 6:00pm. Pork Tenderloin, Potatoes, stuffing, veggies, dessert tea/coffee. Music by “Gord Barnes and Laredo’’ 7pm to 10pm (Contact Mary to reserve 613-269-3234)
Oct. 31 Poppy Campaign starts
November
Nov. 7 Legion Dinner and Dance @6pm Meatloaf, potatoes, gravy, veggies, dessert, tea/coffee. Music by “Doug and Pam Champagne” 7:00 – 10:00pm (Contact Mary to reserve 613-269-3234)
Nov. 8 Legion Social Saturday Jamie and Friends 1 to 4pm
Nov. 9 Legion Church Parade Holy Trinity at 10:15 am
Nov. 11 Remembrance Day Cenotaph at 10:30 Potluck Lunch at Legion to follow
Nov. 20 Legion Seniors Lunch 11am to 1pm Lunch served at noon.
Nov. 21 Legion Dinner & Dance @ 6:00pm. Ham and Scalloped Potatoes, Baked beans, veggie, dessert, tea/coffee. Music by “Tim and Terry’’ 7pm to 10pm (Contact Mary to reserve 613-269-3234)
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