Our Local ROYAL CANADIAN Legion News

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Deadline for the next issue is Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Branch 77 Lakefield (705) 652-7988

• July 1 – Canada Day Celebrations – 12:30 to 5pm – Live music 1 to 4:30pm with the Greg Hannah Band. BBQ will be on!•

Tuesdays – Darts – 7:30pm

• Thursdays – Shuffleboard – 1pm

• Thursdays – Darts – 7pm

• Fridays – Snooker – 1pm

• Fridays – Shuffleboard – 7pm

• Saturdays – Weekly Meat Draws – 4pm

• Call 705-652-7988 for current events

Branch 238 Fenelon Falls (705) 887-3041

• Thursdays – Hot Lunch – 11:30am to 1pm - $10 includes coffee or tea (except Turkey Day – add $2). Takeout is an extra

$1. Call 705-887-3041 to order takeout.

• • Hall rental available – Contact Branch

Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710

• July 1 – Canada Day at the Legion – 1pm to 4pm Music on the Patio with Brothers Brady – 5pm to 7pm Steak BBQ for $25 –7pm to 11pm Karaoke

Branch 441 Kinmount (705) 488-3462

• Fridays - Bingo - $500 Progressive jackpot; $300 must go each week

Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095

• June 30 – Legion Dance featuring The Gunslingers – 7pm to 11pm

• July 1 – The Brady Brothers on the patio to 4pm. Steak BBQ from 5pm to 7pm $25. Karaoke from 7pm to 11pm

• July 9 – Karaoke Night – 7pm to 11pm –Admission $5 – Weather permitting it will be on the patio

• July 22 – Karaoke Night – 7pm to 11pm –

Admission $5 – Weather permitting it will be on the patio

Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127

• July 1 – Annual Beef & Pig Roast – 4pm$15 per person – Bake Sale & Music at 2pm

Tuesdays – 1pm – Euchre

Tuesdays – 7pm – Open Darts 1st Wednesday – 10am – Big Buck

Wednesdays – Drop-in Darts – 7pm Thursdays – Drop-in Shuffleboard –6:30pm Sundays – BBQ & Music – 1pm

• Saturdays - Meat Draw - Weekly at 5pm

Thursdays – Drop-in Darts – 7pm registration, 7:30pm play starts - $5 per person each week

• June 20 – Legion Dance –7pm to 11pm – Featuring Montana Sky

• June 27 – Vintage Sale – 9am to 4pm

• Tuesdays – Darts – 7:30pm

• Thursdays – Mixed Darts – 7:30pm

• Fridays – Drop-in Coffee Time – 8am to 10:30am

Euchre - $15 per person

• Saturdays – Music & Meat Roll – Music at 2pm – Meat roll at 3pm

• For more information contact Legion 705-454-8127

Branch 184 Woodville & District (705) 439-2397

• 3rd Sunday of each month –Country Music Jam.

• Tuesdays - Country Line Dancing Lessons – 7 to 9pm - $10 per person

Branch 67 Lindsay (705) 324-2613 are committed to serving clients who cannot enter the building and offering free delivery once a week. They also offer vaccinations outside if clients are unable to access the building.

4th Thursday – Luncheon – 11:30am to 1pm - Serving soup, sandwich and dessert with tea or coffee. $10pp. Take out orders, please call 705.439.2397.

• A Step Ahead Foot Clinic: A Step Ahead Foot Clinic is helping to make life easier for residents with disabilities with compassionate staff who are patient with clients with disabilities, in-home services, and a bright, accessible location with wide halls, slip resistant floors and chairs in the treatment rooms.

Outstanding Contribution - Community Groups

• Fenelon Falls United Church: The church is doing its part to break down barriers to accessibility. An elevator allows all visitors access to the building. After realizing that some visitors were having difficulty seeing the screen or bulletins, a large print version was made available each Sunday. A wheelchair accessible washroom is available for anyone needing it and other organizations can use the building for disability programming.

• Tru Faces: Tru Faces is an online community for individuals with disabilities. It allows members to share their stories, educate about disability awareness and connect with others with similar challenges. Tru Faces was co-founded by sisters Emilee and Hannah Schevers, whose goal was to create a space where the voices of people with disabilities are amplified and included.

Outstanding Contribution - Individual

• Andre Obumsawin: Using his past employment experience in planning as well as personal experience with accessibility issues, Andre developed a series of standardized comments for the Public Spaces Working Group to use while reviewing building plans. These comments were meant to encourage developers to see the inclusion of accessibility features as a bonus, not an onus. Andre was recognized at the awards but was unable to attend.

• Norm Price: Norm Price is a long time member of Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee and has advocated for many years to improve the Lindsay Transit system for riders with accessibility issues. He served on the Transit Committee and then the Public Spaces Working Group, voicing his concerns with the system. As a result of his efforts, the Lindsay Transit System is more accessible to residents with mobility concerns.

Barbara McArthur Award of Distinction

• Emilee and Hannah Schevers: Emilee and Hannah are sisters and co-founders of Tru Faces. They have provided over 1000 hours in the past four years to improve the lives of people with disabilities through community development, integration and support. Tru Faces is dedicated to creating a public awareness of disabilities as well as breaking down stereotypes. Hannah accepted the award on behalf of herself and her sister Emilee.

• Kathryn Peeters: Kathryn Peeters who is almost 31, has been speaking for 25 years. By her fifth birthday Kathryn had six brain tumours. As a result of surgery to remove the tumors, she is legally blind, has a seizure disorder and cognitive impairment. Kathryn has spoken at events, community groups and for crowds up to 1,500 people to raise awareness about pediatric brain tumours and visual impairments.

Changes At The Market

There will be a couple of changes at the Bobcaygeon Farmers’ Market on July 1.

The Canada Day festivities are also at the fairgrounds Saturday so there will be no customer parking in front of the arena. Don’t worry though, there is lots of parking on the street.

For just the July 1 market the hours will be 8am to 12:30pm.

Also, weather permitting, those age 6 plus can try throwing a clay pot for FREE on a pottery wheel (with expert instruction from Carolyn Cisco) from 9:30 to 12:00. Your piece will be fired and returned glazed next long weekend.

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