2021 Bursaries
“Branch245 will again award up to four $500 bursaries to students graduating from high school who are accepted to attend a Post Secondary Institution (university or college). Eligibility includes:Canadian Ex-Service Personnel or currently serving members of the Canadian Forces(Regular and Reserve), War Veterans and Commonwealth War Veterans and members of the Merchant Navy, and their […]
Legion News-Seniors
Merrickville Legion hopefully brightened up the day for the Seniors that live in the two nursing homes in our area. The branch delivered Valentine cards and some decorations for the residents of Hilltop and Rosebridge Manors. The staff at the homes received a Valentine card and a chocolate treat as a THANK-YOU for all they […]
National Volunteers Week
April 19th to 25th is National Volunteers Week and branch 245 would like to thank ALL of our volunteers for their service to Merrickville Legion. We would also like to thank ALL the volunteers that give their time each and every day to make a difference no matter how big or small.
Did you know?
March 15, 2014 the last Canadian soldiers returned from Afghanistan/ April 4, 1949 the NATO Accord was signed/ April 9, 1917 was the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Lions Club Donation
On December 21 2020 President Lee Horning presented two cheques to Kelvin McGreavy of the Merrickville Lions Club. One to the Food Hamper for $1,000 and one to the Angel Tree for $500.
Merrickville/Wolford Does Remember
WOW we are a small community but mighty! The Merrickville Legion truly thanks everyone that supported the 2020 Remembrance Day and Poppy Campaign. Those that attended the Cenotaph on Nov.11, social distanced and wore masks. Thank-you to Village staff for blocking off the street and allowing us a larger, safer area for everyone. We hope […]
Remembrance Day Nov. 11th – “We will remember them”
Comrades, here are the highlights of the remembrance activities. More details may be found in the North Grenville Times October 21 edition in the article by comrade Rose Lamingman. Remembrance Day will have a different look this year. There will be no parade, we will have a limited ceremony at the Cenotaph, wreaths will be pre […]
Phoenix Article
Every member makes a difference. We encourage you to join the Legion. Being a Legion member is a great way to honour Canada’s Veterans and support the Legion’s work to improve the lives of those who served, remember the Fallen and help our communities. At the Legion we acknowledge and support the Youth in […]