Welcome to the Merrickville Legion Website
The Legion is a ‘not for profit’ organization whose primary mission is to provide support and assistance to Veterans and their families as well as serving or former serving members of the military, all members of the police services and the community. Founded in 1925, the Legion is Canada’s largest veteran support and community service organization. The organization reaches across Canada as well as branches in the U.S., and Europe. With close to 250,000 members, many of whom volunteer an extraordinary amount of time to their branches, our strength is in our numbers.
QUICK BRANCH UPDATE NOTICE: (As of FEBRUARY 2025)
Check out the “Upcoming Events“ for 2025.
For reservations or hall rentals please contact Mary Horning (Bookings Chair) 613 269 3234 or via merrickvilleontariolegion245@gmail.com Two large TV screens as well as one projection screen available for presentations.
To contact the branch the telephone # is 613-269-3338, however, the phone is NOT monitored so it is best to send an email to the above email address.
PHOTO GALLERY (Yes…Still undergoing some repairs but progress is being made…well maybe)
NEWS/EVENTS (Updated as of February 2025)
Also check out the following web addresses for Legion & Community News
(https://www.facebook.com/MerrickvilleLegion/)
(https://merrickvillechamber.ca/around-the-town-of-merrickville/)
CREDIT/DEBIT available for bar purchases
Quick Announcements & News
Public speaking was held at the Branch on Feb.22 with Grade 6 students from Merrickville Public School participating. A huge thank-you to Mr. Bennett at MPS for encouraging the students and getting them to participate. A huge Thank-you to the students that came to the Legion and did their speeches, you were all great and job well done.
Our Social Saturdays have been a huge hit with the next one on March 8 from 1 to 4 pm. So come on out to dance or listen to some really good music with “Jamie and friends“. Cheer up those winter blues and have some fun as everyone is Welcome. We simply ask for a small donation at the door.
Seniors Lunch is March 20 from 11 am to 2 pm. Homemade soup and sandwich, sweet treat, tea/coffee and lunch is served at noon. Everyone is welcome.
MERRICKVILLE-WOLFORD VETERANS MEMORIAL BANNERS PROJECT has been approved. The Legion has entered a partnership with the Municipality of Merrickville-Wolford to display Veterans Banners on community poles which will also include the Merrickville Chamber of Commerce. The Banners will be put up by Municipality staff in Merrickville, Eastons Corners and part of Jasper from the start of Legion week mid September until the day after Remembrance Day. We truly thank everyone for their support of this project. This will help promote Remembrance in our community and to respect and recognize Our Veterans. Through the displaying of the banners, we hope to engage the community in honouring and remembering local Veterans through an initiative that will ensure continued recognition and respect throughout future generations. This project will put a face on the names of Remembrance and keep their legacy alive. New submissions will be accepted yearly, as this will be an ongoing legacy project that will pay tribute to all local Canadian and Allied Veterans and active service members. Do you have a family member or friend that you would like to honour and remember then please contact Rose Lamingman by email rlamingman@hotmail.com or by phone 613 269-4402 for more details and information.
The Legion provides a free venue for many other organizations and groups. The Historical Society, Merrickville Artists Guild, and the Photo Club have monthly lectures and meetings at the Legion. We have hosted many Celebrations of Life at the Legion that are free of charge, but we do gladly accept donations if possible.
Our TGIF supper and dances are every other Friday night. Supper is served at 6pm and the Dance
starts at 7pm with a live band. You are welcome to come to both or just supper or just the dance but
please contact Mary Horning at 613-269-3234 if coming for the supper. Check out our Facebook page or
our website for more details and info.
Upcoming Events
TGIF – Dinner&Dance $26 – Dinner only $20 – Dance only $10 – Everyone welcome
February 2025 Events
Feb 28 Legion Dinner and Dance @6pm. Pasta Night, Garlic bread, , dessert, tea/coffee. Music by “Good N Country” 7:00 – 10:00pm
March 2025 Events
Mar 8 Social Saturday at the Legion 1 to 4 pm Jamie and Friends Mar 14 Legion Dinner and Dance @6pm. Beef Stew, potatoes, tea biscuits, dessert, tea/coffee. Music by “Neil Carter” 7:00 – 10:00pm
Mar 20 Seniors Lunch 11am to 1pm Lunch served @ noon
Mar 28 Legion Dinner and Dance @6pm. Shepherds Pie, veggie, dessert, tea/coffee. Music by “Rick King” 7:00 – 10:00pm
April 2025 Events
Apr 11 Legion Dinner and Dance @6pm. Ham and Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Beans, dessert, tea/coffee. Music by “The Continentals” 7:00 – 10:00pm
Apr 12 Social Saturday at the Legion 1 to 4 pm Jamie and Friends
Apr 17 Seniors Lunch 11am to 1pm Lunch served @ noon
April 18 Legion closed Good Friday
Apr. 25 Legion Dinner and Dance @6pm. Roast Beef, potatoes, veggie, dessert, tea/coffee. Music by “Doug and Pam Champagne” 7:00 – 10:00pm
Weekly Events
Monday’s – Euchre – 7:00pm.
Tuesday’s – Mixed Darts – 7:00pm.
Wednesday’s – Men’s Darts – 7:00 pm.
Did You Know That?
February is Black History Month
February 14 Valentines Day
February 15 National Flag Day of Canada (1965)
February 17 Family Day
February 28 Gulf War ends (1991)
March 3 World Hearing Day
March 8 International Women’s Day
March 10 Commonwealth Day (RECL support)
March 12 Canada’s Military Mission in Afghanistan ends (2014)
Submitted by Rose Lamingman 1st Vice President
Gallery
