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Branch Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday & Holidays 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. May be open later on Mon-Sat,depending on Calendar Requirements. 7/16/2014 4:54:44 PM - Joan McKinnon
Visit the Gallery to view pics of the Veterans Lunch from July 11th, 2014 7/12/2014 7:07:16 AM - Joan McKinnon
You are encouraged to take an active roll in your Legion. Your continued support is appreciated and helps to keep our Branch financially healthy. 7/2/2014 7:33:37 AM - Joan McKinnon
Please visit the Gallery often to view photos of special events, parades and entertainment. 7/2/2014 7:31:46 AM - Joan McKinnon

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NATIONAL KOREA VETERANS DAY JULY 27TH
Friday, July 25, 2014
Gov. of Canada

Korean War Veterans Day Act S.C. 2013, c. 17 Assented to 2013-06-19 An Act respecting a national day of remembrance to honor Canadian veterans of the Korean War SUMMARY This enactment designates the twenty-seventh day of July in each and every year as Korean War Veterans Day to...
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Our Comrade Murray Weldon does it again.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Catherine Thompson/The Record

Murray Weldon is the neighbour we all wish we had. It was blazing hot on Tuesday, and the sun beat down hard on the homes on Nyberg Street. But Weldon, 70, was up a stepladder, scraper in hand, tackling the blistered old paint on a neighbour's tool shed, while the sweat streamed down his...
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Berlin becomes Kitchener
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Wikipedia

Through the latter half of the 19th century and into the first decade of the 20th, the City of Berlin, Ontario, Canada, was a bustling industrial centre celebrating its German heritage. However, when World War I started, that heritage became the focus of considerable enmity from non-German...
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Killed by a machine gun on his 23rd birthday
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Jeff Outhit/The Record

Pte. Earle Lavery assembled in a trench with his comrades at 5:30 a.m. He carried two ammunition belts, two water bottles, dry rations for 24 hours and a fresh cooked ration. It was Sept. 2, 1918, the day he turned 23. The whistle to attack the enemy came at 8:03 a.m. The men of his...
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OLDER NEWS

Branch News NEW BRANCH HOURS Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Joan McKinnon Read 285 times. Comments: 0 Please be advised that the hours that the Branch will be open have been adjusted to take into...			Membership WE NEED YOUR HELP Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Joan McKinnon Read 178 times. Comments: 0 We need your help to ensure that our records are up to date. We ask that you advise the office...
Entertainement KENT TOCHER Friday, July 11, 2014 Joan McKinnon Read 323 times. Comments: 0 Come on out, support your branch and enjoy the music of Kent Tocher on Sunday afternoon from 3...			Branch News Red Fridays Foundation Friday, July 11, 2014 Brian Muntz Read 311 times. Comments: 0 RED FRIDAYS FOUNDATION OF CANADA Is an organization to promote support for our men and women...
Veterans VETERAN'S LUNCHEON Friday, July 11, 2014 Joan McKinnon Read 434 times. Comments: 0 Branch 50 is delighted that Mr. Woodworth is able to host the next Veteran Lunch at Branch 50...			Births Deaths and Marriages SMITH, 'Larry' Alvin Lawrence Thursday, July 03, 2014 Joan McKinnon/Kawartha Obituaries Read 668 times. Comments: 0 Passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at his home in Fenelon Falls. Beloved husband of Jean...
Entertainement HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA Tuesday, July 01, 2014 Joan McKinnon Read 597 times. Comments: 0 Today our country celebrates its 147th birthday. Please come down to the branch and get in on...			Veterans First World War ripped away Canada’s ‘age of innocence Saturday, June 28, 2014 Luisa D'Amato/ K-W Record Read 878 times. Comments: 0 It was fired exactly 100 years ago Saturday, by a 19-year-old Bosnian Serb, a radical named...
Branch News LEGION LAUNCHES Operation Canada Day Friday, June 27, 2014 Dominion Command/Joan McKinnon Read 618 times. Comments: 0 The Royal Canadian Legion has packaged up more than 1,000 Canada Day gifts that will be...

Upcoming Events

Sports
Solo
Fri, Jul 25
1pm

Sports
Shuffle
Fri, Jul 25
7pm

Friday Shuffleboard Shuffle

Sports
Progressive Euchre
Sat, Jul 26
12pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Jul 26
4pm

Meat Spin at 4pm every week

Ways and Means
Sunday Euchre
Sun, Jul 27
1:30pm

Seniors
Bid Euchre
Mon, Jul 28
1pm

Community Cards

Entertainment
Dinner-Karaoke
Tue, Jul 29
5:30pm

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Seniors
Bid Euchre
Wed, Jul 30
1pm

Sports
Euchre
Thu, Jul 31
1pm

1pm - Euchre

Legion
Retired Police Dinner
Thu, Jul 31
6:30pm

Sports
9 Ball Pool
Thu, Jul 31
7pm

Sports
Solo
Fri, Aug 01
1pm

Sports
Shuffle
Fri, Aug 01
7pm

Friday Shuffleboard Shuffle

Sports
Crib
Sat, Aug 02
12pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Aug 02
4pm

Meat Spin at 4pm every week

Seniors
Sunday Euchre
Sun, Aug 03
1:30pm

Sunday Euchre at 1:30 / Community Card

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Seniors
Bid Euchre
Mon, Aug 04
1pm

Community Cards

Legion
Branch Hours(1-7pm)
Mon, Aug 04
1pm

Civic Holiday

Entertainment
Dinner-Karaoke
Tue, Aug 05
5:30pm

Details...

Seniors
Bid Euchre
Wed, Aug 06
1pm

Sports
Euchre
Thu, Aug 07
1pm

1pm - Euchre

Sports
9 Ball Pool
Thu, Aug 07
7pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Aug 09
4pm

Meat Spin at 4pm every week

Entertainment
TRIBUTE SHOW TO ELVIS & CARL BUDER
Sat, Aug 16
3pm - 7pm

Elvis has not left Branch 50. Come out and see our member Dennis Chambers do his fabulous tribute to Elvis. Carl Buder will also be here to provide some great music. Food will be available for a small fee.

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Aug 16
4pm

Meat Spin at 4pm every week

Entertainment
CAR SHOW
Sun, Aug 17
11am - 4:30pm

Once again Branch 50 will be hosting a car show on Saturday, August 16th, 2014. Come out and view some of the preserved autos of old. The owners are always anxious to talk about their vintage vehicles. Food will be available at a nominal cost.

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Aug 23
4pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Aug 30
4pm

Legion
Branch Hours (1-7pm)
Mon, Sep 01
1pm

Labour Day

Sports
Shuffle Party
Fri, Sep 05
6:30pm

Shuffleboard Shuffle Party 6:30pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Sep 06
4pm

Entertainment
BRETT BAKER
Sun, Sep 07
3pm - 7pm

Come out and hear the unique sound of Brett Baker. Country Music Performer - Everything from Elvis to Toby Keith - For more

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Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Sep 13
4pm

Legion
Zone C2-Convention
Sat, Sep 20
10am

Zone C2 Convention will be held at Branch #50.

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Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Sep 20
4pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Sep 27
4pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Oct 04
4pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Oct 11
4pm

Legion
Branch Hours (1-7pm)
Mon, Oct 13
1pm

Thanksgiving

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Oct 18
4pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Oct 25
4pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Nov 01
4pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Nov 08
4pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Nov 15
4pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Nov 22
4pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Nov 29
4pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Dec 06
4pm

Legion
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sat, Dec 13
11am - 3pm

The Party is for members children and grandchildren from age 1 (or less – must be born) to age 12 before December 31st , 2014. The cost to you is:

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Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Dec 13
4pm

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Dec 20
4pm

Legion
Branch Closed
Thu, Dec 25

Christmas Day Branch is closed

Legion
Branch Hours (1-7pm)
Fri, Dec 26
1pm

Boxing Day

Ways and Means
Meat Spin
Sat, Dec 27
4pm

Entertainment
New Years Eve Party
Wed, Dec 31
7pm

They are booked for New Years with the Branch Wednesday Dec. 31st from 7 pm to 1 pm.These For four guys

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