Royal Canadian Legion - New Lowell - George Duff Memorial (The) - Branch 516

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

705-424-1621

Email:

nl_legion@yahoo.ca

Address:

5357 County Rd 9
New Lowell, ON
L0M 1N0

Location:

Between County Rds 10 and 42

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Office: Mon 9am-12noon, Fri 4pm-closing
Euchre: Wed 1pm-4pm
Fri meals: 6pm * entertainment begins at 9pm
Turkey shoot: Third Sat each month

Executives:

Chuck Arrand - President

Public Contacts:

Rose Brake - Treasurer, Banquet/Hall Rentals
705-434-7158

Service Description:

Community-based veteran support and services * Annual Poppy campaign is held the first two weeks in November

Activities available:

tag days
a parade to the cenotaph on Remembrance Day, November 11, followed by a service at the Legion
proceeds from the Poppy campaign are used to assist retired veterans and their families, bursaries for education, literacy and poster contest prizes

Events and activities that are open to the community:

darts
euchre
bingo
turkey shoot (targets, prize is turkey)
every Friday, offers low-cost meals such as wings or fish and chips followed by entertainment including karaoke

* Will loan out a range of mobility devices to the community

* Meeting space available for rent, room holds a limit of 180 seated with fully licensed facilities * Catering is available and supplied by a full catering service * All bar services are supplied by the Legion

Meetings:

Meetings: last Thu monthly at 8pm Sep-Jun

Fees:

Set fees * Membership: annual fee * low-cost Fri meals approximate $10

Application:

Drop in for the Public to play euchre, bingo, attend public meals, turkey shoot * Call for membership information or visit website for application form

Eligibility / Target Population:

Veterans * child or grandchild of veteran * Memberships available to community * No restrictions for public activities

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Clearview