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.<More Info>

COVID19 and QUICK BRANCH UPDATE NOTICE: (As of May 2023)

COVID IS STILL WITH US SO PLEASE BE CAREFUL. Mask wearing is optional.

Check out the upcoming events for 2023.

For reservations or hall rentals please contact Mary Horning (Bookings Chair) 613 269 3234 or via merrickvilleontariolegion245@gmail.com

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NEWS/EVENTS (Updated as of May 25 2023)


Announcements

Elections for 2023/2024 Executive were held on May 9th 2023 for the Legion. The results from the election are as follows:
President – Lee Horning, 1st Vice – Rose Lamingman, 2nd Vice – Bill Curry, 3rd Vice – Norm Thomas, Treasurer – Robert Hadley, Secretary – Robin Carriere, and Executive Members – Mary Horning, Pauline O’Brien, and Fern Miner.

The Ride for Disabled Veterans was huge success with about 300 participants stopping at the Merrickville Legion. Our second Euchre tournament was a huge success also on the same day. Thank-you to everyone that helped and came out to support.

Monday Night Euchre will take a break for the summer. The Legion will be offering Washer Toss instead on Monday nights at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to come out and give it a try.

Senior’s lunch will take a break for the months of June/July/August but will start back up in September. Should anyone be interested in playing cards instead of Seniors lunch please contact Fern Miner at 613-269-4214 for more information.

Darts have also finished for the summer but will return in September. Horseshoes has started on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

July 1st 2023 Canada Day the Legion will host a Potluck lunch after the Parade. Please bring something to share.

We are hosting Country Music Jamboree on July 16 2023 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm in support of Veterans House. There will be a Silent Auction, music starts at 12:00pm until 8:00pm. BBQ from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. To get Tickets call 613-269-3234. Bring your lawn chair and there is shade being provided.


Upcoming Events

June 9 Legion Dinner and Dance @6pm Chicken Leg/ Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, dessert, tea/coffee. Music by “Tim and Terry” 7:00 – 10:00pm (Contact Mary Horning to reserve 613- 269-3234)

June 23 Legion Dinner and Dance @ 6:00pm. Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, dessert, tea/coffee. Music by “Neil Carter” 7pm to 10pm (Contact Mary Horning to reserve 613-269-3234)

July 1 st Canada Day Parade and Potluck Lunch at Legion after Parade

July 16 Country Music Jamboree – 12:00pm to 8:00pm – Silent Auction – Music 12:00pm to 8:00pm – BBQ 4:00pm to 6:00pm – Tickets call 613-269-3234


Weekly Events

Monday’s – Euchre – 7:00pm. Ladies Fun Darts (Finished until the fall) – 7:00pm – Contact Anne Barr at 613-269-2786 for more info. Washers – 7:00pm

Tuesday’s – Mixed Darts – 7:00pm. (Finished until the fall)

Wednesday’s – Yoga – 8:30am. Horseshoes – 7:00 pm. (Men’s Darts finished until the fall)

Thursday’s – Yoga – 3:30pm.

Saturday’s – Yoga – 8:30am.


Recent Event Photos

 Men’s Merrickville Dart League Award Banquet May 3rd 2023

 


Did You Know That?

May 31st – End of South African (Boer) War (1902)

June is Pride Month
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une 4 – Canadian Armed Forces Day
June 4 – Miracle at Dunkirk (1940)
June 6 – Normandy Invasion(D-Day) 1944
June 14 – World Blood Day
June 18 – Fathers Day
June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 27 – Canadian Multiculturalism Day


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