Branch 245 Merrickville Legion News
With heavy hearts we said goodbye to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 on September 19, 2022, and wethank her for her years of service to Canada including her military service during the Second World War.We thank those that attended the Remembrance service at the Cenotaph.Remembrance Day is fast approaching. The Poppy campaign starts on Friday […]
IN MEMORIUM – Anne Dutcher
Family and friends met during the Ceremonies at the Merrickville Cenotaph to honour Comrade Anne Dutcher with a bench and plaque in her name.
Herb Party
IN MEMORIUM
It is with regret that Branch 245 announces the passing of Comrade Anne Dutcher. For details visit the following site (https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/gftompkins-township/obituaries/anne-dutcher/133011.html)
DID YOU KNOW?
November 1st Legion Early Bird membership campaign continues November 1st Announcement of the National Silver Cross Mother November 8th Aboriginal Veteran’s Day November 10th Passchendaele ends (1917) November 11th […]
SPORTS NEWS
Congratulations to Terry Sprowl, Jack Smith, Rolf Flentje and Glen Snider who won Zone Senior Darts at Kemptville Legion.
ZONE CRIBBAGE
Congratulations to Lee-Anne Pritchard, Gloria Gordon, Graham Little and Bill Curry who won the Zone Cribbage at Manotick Legion.
MxDART TEAM
On May 18th 2024 Our Mixed Dart Team consisting of Terry Sprowl (Right), Darlene Sprowl (Right Middle), Lee-anne Pritchard (Left), and Branden Schroeder (Left Middle) placed 1st in District Shoot. Congratulations to them all and we look forward to hosting next year.
50/50 DRAWS AT EVENTS
We have 50/50 draws at all our sporting events and TGIF dances. The funds from this are spread widely throughout the community. The last 5 years we have given out 17,819.25 in donations, sponsorship, youth activities and school activities and bursaries. The following have received funds from the Legion: Merrickville Public School, St,Marguerite School, Merrickville Library, Merrickville Ag Society, Merrickville Guides/Brownies/Pathfinders, Merrickville […]
LIONS CLUB PARTNERS WITH BRANCH 245
Branch 245 has partnered with the Merrickville Lions Club, and they have a place to call home where they have their meetings twice a month. We thank them for their financial support that they have given to the Legion.
REMEMBRANCE DAY 2024
It was a very proud and successful November 11th Remembrance Day for Merrickville-Wolford. Thankyou to the colour party (Norm/Jacques/Mike/Ron) and everyone who attended and/or purchased a wreath to be laid at the cenotaphe. A special thanks go out to Mary/Pauline/Pat and those preparing and contributing to the ‘Pot Luck’ lunch which was very well attended. Thank You to Merrick Preparatory […]