Local Legions: Your Place to Connect The Royal Canadian Legion, founded in 1925, has as one of its primary goals to ensure that Canadians never forget the risks and sacrifices service men and women have made since WWI and continue to make for the freedoms we enjoy today. Remembrance Day ceremonies, Poppy campaigns, commemorative activities, youth education, and community engagement are ways in which the Legion helps Canadians remember.
The Strathroy Sir Arthur Currie Branch #116 opened its doors 96 years ago on Front Street. It moved to its current location on 266 Metcalfe Street West in 1961. This branch has 170 members and offers many social opportu- nities such as card games, darts, and cornhole. Friday night meals and monthly dinners on the last Saturday of the month are popu- lar events. The menus are posted online and change regularly. Plans are underway for a 2024 New Year’s Eve bash. To learn more about or join Strathroy Arthur Currie Branch #116: Visit the branch at 266 Metcalfe Street West, Strathroy Everyone is welcome at the legion, military and civilian alike. Any- one who wants to be part of a social network and resource in their community can become a member. The Strathroy-Caradoc area is lucky to have three such community hubs. The Legion also provides many services for Veterans, RCMP offi - cers, and their families. Advocacy, mental health support, and help finding sustainable housing are just a few ways the Legion helps ensure the well-being of service members, nationally, provincially, and at the local branch level. While the Legion began with a focus on Veterans, it has become so much more. Considered Canada’s largest volunteer base, the Legion is an integral hub within urban and rural communities. The local legion branch is often the quintessential community connec- tor by supporting seniors, providing sports programming for youth, fundraising for community projects, and creating spaces where people meet and have fun.
doc branch partners with local service clubs to provide financial assistance for many community projects and children’s school and sports programs. They also have a robust slate of weekly, monthly, and yearly activities. To learn more about or join Mount Brydges Caradoc Branch # 251: Visit mtbrydgeslegionbr251.com Come to the branch at 2500 Veterans Dr, Mount Brydges Find them on Facebook at RCL251 Email: rclegion251@gmail.com Call: 519-264-1580 The Melbourne Legion Branch #510 , like the village in which it’s located, is a small but mighty organization with 65 members. They opened their doors 75 years ago, on December 10, 1949. The Melbourne Legion is known for its Friday night Fish and Chips and Saturday meat draws and grill fare. To learn more about or join the Melbourne Legion: Visit the branch at 21884 Melbourne Road, Melbourne Call: 519-289-2109
Find them on Facebook at strathroylegion Email: strathroy.legion.116@gmail.com Call: 519-245-0683
Mount Brydges Caradoc Branch #251 was granted its charter on September 22, 1933, and the Ladies Auxiliary on January 27, 1956. They have 150 members. The Ladies Auxiliary has 20. Besides supporting Veterans and their families, the Cara-
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