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.
Check out the “Upcoming Events“ on our Event Page.
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.
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 was a success this year. Thank-you to all the sponsors for purchasing a Banner to honour and remember their loved ones.
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.
Weekly Events
Monday’s – Euchre at Legion @ 7pm
Tuesday’s – Mix Darts at Legion @ 7pm
Wednesday’s – Men’s Darts at Legion @ 7pm
You don’t have to be a member of the Legion to play.
Did You Know That?
November The Legion Early Bird Membership campaign continues until end of month
November 14 King Charles III Birthday (1948)
November 18 Battle of the Somme (1916)
November 30 John McCrae’s Birthday (1872) In Flanders Fields
Upcoming Events
TGIF – Dinner & Dance $26 – Dinner only $20 – Dance only $10 – Everyone is welcome
Our TGIF supper and dances are every other Friday night. Supper is served at 6pm and the Dance starts at 7:00pm 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 supper. Check out our Facebook page for more details.
November
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, veggies, dessert, tea/coffee. Music by “Tim and Terry’’ 7pm to 10pm (Contact Mary to reserve 613-269-3234)
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