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.

National Legion Week is Sunday September 21st to Saturday September 27th, and we would like to express our sincere appreciation, and thank members for their year-round contributions to Branch 245. This year you will see something different Merrickville-Wolford Veterans Memorial Banners will be hung from poles starting in September, so please check them out. Our Veterans those serving now and to those who have served and the Fallen for their service to this Country and beyond THANK-YOU will never be enough for what they have done. Our volunteers for their countless hours to keep the Legion going. Our community, Mayor Cameron and Council and Merrickville-Wolford staff, businesses and organizations for their outstanding commitment and support whenever asked. Merrickville Phoenix for providing a venue to keep us informed on what is going on in our community. The Merrickville Legion Branch 245 is truly grateful to everyone for their support.

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 has been approved. The Legion has entered a partnership with the Municipality of Merrickville-Wolford to display Veterans Banners on community poles which will also include the Merrickville Chamber of Commerce. The Banners will be put up by Municipality staff in Merrickville, Eastons Corners and part of Jasper from the start of Legion week mid September until the day after Remembrance Day. We truly thank everyone for their support of this project. This will help promote Remembrance in our community and to respect and recognize Our Veterans. Through the displaying of the banners, we hope to engage the community in honouring and remembering local Veterans through an initiative that will ensure continued recognition and respect throughout future generations. This project will put a face on the names of Remembrance and keep their legacy alive. New submissions will be accepted yearly, as this will be an ongoing legacy project that will pay tribute to all local Canadian and Allied Veterans and active service members. Do you have a family member or friend that you would like to honour and remember then please contact Rose Lamingman by email rlamingman@hotmail.com or by phone 613 269-4402 for more details and information.

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