Please join us at our Annual Breakfast Networking Event. This is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with local business and organizations while enjoying a buffet breakfast. Our guest speaker Tom Sydney, Owner of Crossroads Empowerment Services, will be presenting, “Mental Health / Wellness in the Workplace”. Listen to the importance of positive mental / emotional wellness in the workplace and how to recognize and support a co-worker that maybe struggling. Please extend the invite to your employees / teammates for this event at the members cost of $15.00.Contact the Chamber office at 613-432-7015 or email at info@renfrewareachamber.ca to reserve your spot.
We look forwarding to seeing you on Tuesday March 3, 2020 at the Renfrew Visitors Centre.
LAST POST: Our Deepest sympathy is expressed to the families of Ordinary Members Lawrence G. Guest, and John Sullivan, Affiliate Members Murray Code and John Godin and Ladies Auxiliary Members Betty Belanger, Betty Eady and June Logan.
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will Remember Them."
If you hear of a member passing away, please contact the office and let the Secretary know. That way we can be sure to include them in the next bulletin.
SICK & VISITING:
Bonnechere Manor - Dan Deslaurier, Julia Fawcett, Liala Gilchrist,
Bruce Pudsey, Mel Scobie, Louise Snow, Elwood Stafford
Mirimichi Lodge - Cecil Code
Groves Park Lodge - Norman Warren
Quail Creek – Ann Hisko, Olga Llewellyn
At home – Winnie Fraser, Bernadette Lacourse
LADIES AUXILIARY: The Ladies Auxiliary have been busy with funeral luncheons. On behalf of the Auxiliary, I would like to pass our condolences to the
families of LA members Betty Belanger, Betty Eady and June Logan, on their recent passing.
Rose LaFont, President
BURSARY: Ontario Command are now accepting Provincial Bursary Applications for this school year – deadline date is March 27th. Bursaries awarded are
in the amount of $750.00 - students must apply for OSAP to be considered for this bursary and currently be enrolled in a post-secondary education program.
Applications may be picked up the Legion office.
Ella Box, Bursary Chair
MEMBERSHIP: Membership dues for 2020 must be paid in order to remain a member in good standing. Dues are $47.00 and can be paid in the Office, the Lounge,
or at Legion.ca. Please remember that you must be a member in good standing to participate in the upcoming Branch elections.
Robert Marsh, Membership Chair
SERGEANT AT ARMS: Volunteers with full Legion uniform are always needed to serve in the Colour Party. If you are interested, please leave your name at the office or
contact Robert Marsh. Our flag is lowered as a sign of respect when a Branch or Ladies Auxiliary member passes away. If you hear of a member who has passed,
please let the office know.
Robert Marsh, Sgt.-at-Arms
POPPY: Greetings Comrades. Hopefully by this summer we will have made accessibility modifications to the main door leading from the parking lot. This will bring these doors
up to code and provide easy accessibility for our veterans and their spouses. The total cost which includes installing a new single front commercial door for property accessibility
with someone with special needs, the removal and disposal of the existing two front commercial doors and hardware, plus all taxes, is $9,711.17.
According to the Poppy Manual the total cost can be covered from the Poppy Trust Fund, subject to approval by Provincial Command. Thank you again for your support.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
Bruce Ferguson, Poppy Chair
PROPERTY: The building is in good shape. I would like to thank Dave and Mark Guyea for fixing the sinks in the Men’s washroom.
Richard Fitzsimmons, Property Co-Chair
WAYS & MEANS: The Friday meat draws are still doing well. I would like to thank all volunteers who help with the Friday and Saturday afternoon draws.
Richard Fitzsimmons, Ways & Means Chair
RENFREW SILVER SENIORS: Seniors, I know as we look out of our windows and see the amount of snow we have been having, I know it is hard to get motivated, and thinking how long it will take us to clean off our walkways and our driveways. But, as we think about things we would like to do, we press on and get over those winter blues. We have been having our usual Thursday lunches and it is great to see so many coming and enjoying the lunch along with having an afternoon of friendship and catching up on the various activities we have scheduled. Please listen to Valley Heritage Radio 98.7 for our various announcements. Our February and March schedule is as follows:
Sunday February 2 – cards; Saturday February 8 – Valentine Dinner & Dance – $15.00 to be purchased by February 3 – time from 6pm to 10pm, music by Nelson Towns – call Judy at 613-432-5200; Monday February 10 – meeting; Thursday, February 13 – luncheon & bingo; Thursday February 27 – luncheon; Sunday, March 1 – cards; Monday March 9 – meeting; Thursday, March 12 – St. Patrick’s entertainment with Kyle Felhaver Band from 1-4pm, followed by Irish Stew Dinner, price $10.00.; Thursday, March 26 – luncheon.
We want to express our condolences to the families that have lost loved ones. If you hear of any of our members that are hospitalized, sick or have lost a loved one, please let Joan Miller, our Sick and Shut-in Convenor, know.
We welcome new members – our membership is $5.00, and it is time to renew for another year, if you have not yet done so.
I would like to express my thanks to the Executive for all they do for the Club.
All seniors are welcome to our events – if you have any ideas for other activities, please let us know.
1ST RENFREW SCOUTS: Beavers are doing an Area camp February 1st and 2nd in Arnprior. Kids are looking forward to swimming and sliding all in the same day. They will be working on the Beaver cars soon. This is always exciting. The Scouts are planning hikes and different outdoors activities. They will be working on Scout trucks. It is always interesting to see the different creativity they have. We are planning to have our Baden Banquet in February this year with a skate night more info to follow. The camp is closed for the winter because of accessibility. Have safe and fun adventures for the winter. Yours in Scouting, Susan Fleming
(613-433-9516)
ENTERTAINMENT: Please see the attached calendars for all event postings. The Legion Lounge Facebook page (“The RCL 148 Legion Lounge”) and the Legion website are also a good place to find out what is happening at our branch. Fran Godin, Entertainment Chair
YOUTH EDUCATION: The Youth Public Speaking Contest will be held on Sunday February 9th beginning at 1:00pm in the Legion Hall. The contest is open to students from grade 1-12 and the public is welcome to attend.
Results from the Zone and District Remembrance Contest have not yet been received. As information becomes available it will be posted on our website
Jo-anne Caldwell, Youth Education Chair
SPORTS: February 23 Open Mixed Doubles Darts at Renfrew Legion, Branch fundraiser
March 14 Joanne Ciphery Memorial Dart Tournament at Renfrew Legion
March 28 Ladies’ Darts at Renfrew Legion
March 29 Open Mixed Doubles at Renfrew Legion, Branch fundraiser
April 11 Daryl Lecuyer Open Dart Tournament, Renfrew
April 18 Zone Mixed Darts, Eganville
Greg Walbeck, Chair
PUBLIC RELATIONS: At our January General Meeting, we were pleased to present a monetary donation of $200 to the Renfrew Girl Guides, from our Nevada Account.
Nevada Chair Comrade Sheila Riopelle and President Greg Walbeck were pleased to present the cheque to Guide Evelyn Leclerc and her mother, Guide Leader Tania Leclerc.
The Branch was surprised – to say the least! – when Comrade Tena Miller presented President Greg Walbeck with a cheque from the Ladies Auxiliary, in the amount of $5,000.00. We are very fortunate to have such an active and dedicated Ladies Auxiliary within our Branch. Thank to you very much to our Ladies Auxiliary!
The Royal Canadian Legion has recently taken “unprecedented steps” towards individuals that are wearing medals and decorations to which they are not entitled – which has coined the term “Stolen Valour”. The wearing of uniforms and official orders, decorations and medals by those not entitled to do so is actually an offence, under Section 419 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Correspondence from Dominion Command has been posted on the bulletin board.
We are also pleased to report that our website has been updated to an easy-to-read format and will be updated on a regular basis. Please keep reviewing the website and Facebook pages, as they are a good source of information. Zone G7 has also created a Facebook page, which enables Branches within our Zone to promote all coming events. Please keep the attached calendars available to see all coming events and activities at the Branch at a glance.
Debbie McDermid, PRO
CONSTITUTION & LAWS & RESOLUTIONS: The General By-Laws amended to November 2019 are now on line, the booklet in the office is now outdated so you should refer to the online version for up to date information. Ontario Command may print copies for us to purchase. The annual Provincial Executive Council meeting was on November 15th, resolutions were reviewed, so we soon hear of an amended Provincial By-Law booklet.
Ella Box, By-Laws
MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION BOOK: We are looking for more submissions; I have two to bring to the Zone meeting on Feb. 2nd. Ron Goebel, the Provincial Chairman requested we continue to promote this program within our Branch, in order for us to recognize Veterans within the Community through submissions for publication in this book of Remembrance. Reminder all submissions must come to the Branch to be checked for correctness.
Ella Box, Coordinator
FROM THE OFFICE: As part of our Mission Statement to give back to the community, the Branch accepts bookings for fundraisers. If you are planning a fundraiser and would like to book the Hall, please contact the Branch office at 613-432-6450 for available dates. Please note that fundraisers are to be approved by the Executive. Once approved, the Branch waives the rental fee, however, we do request a $75 fee for the cost of security, if a bar is requested. We would be pleased to assist you with your fundraiser. Our hall is licensed for 250 people, which includes our bar and/or kitchen staff (if a bar or catering is requested) and will hold 200 people comfortably. Members may rent the Hall at a discounted rate for themselves, their parents, siblings and children. For pricing, please contact the office. Hall rentals include the use of the Hall, Wi-Fi access, the coffee and tea urns, fridge and counter space in the kitchen. There will be a charge of $25 if you wish to use the stove. The Ladies’ Auxiliary must be contacted concerning any additional kitchen enquiries and the Branch Secretary notified to prevent any confusion or disputes.
As directed by the Executive, the use of Cannabis and vaping (e-cigarettes) are not permitted on Legion Property, and signs have been posted.
If you wish to receive your Bulletin by email, please contact the office to be added to the list. If you have recently moved, please notify the office so that your information can be updated.
Please Click Link below for Bulletin with Calendar of events !
The Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for Board Members to fill vacancies on its Board of Directors for 2020. The Board meets each month on the third Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. As a Chamber Director you will have an opportunity to help shape the future success of our business community and the way in which we do business.
Interested members should contact Gail at 613-432-7015 or info@renfrewareachamber.ca by February 14, 2020.
Your Chamber now offers the convenience of online payments. At the bottom of each page of the Chamber website, there is a button that says:
Please visit https://www.renfrewareachamber.ca for this convenient option. Membership provides many benefits to your business and our greater business community including:
· Discounted credit card and debit fees,
· Comprehensive health benefits
· Reduced courier costs with UPS
· Discounted fuel purchase program
· CAA Discount
· Unique advertising opportunities
· Preferred business referrals
· Exclusive event sponsorships
· Online membership directory
· Tourist information centre
· Business Advocacy to ensure local business issues are shared directly with municipal government
· Our collective voice plays a role in economic development & tourism planning
· Your business is seen as making a positive difference in our community
· Together, we are the “Voice of Business”
· Access to business & community leaders
To learn more about utilizing additional Chamber benefits, please contact
We also accept cheques in addition to VISA, MasterCard and Debit payments through the Chamber office.
Chamber Office
Our next Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 18, 2020 at the Chamber office begining at 8:00 a.m.
Would you like to showcase your businesses? Why not consider hosting a networking event. Contact the Chamber office and we can put the wheels in motion!
The 2020 Chamber Membership Renewal invoices have been issued by email. If you did not receive your renewal invoice, please contact Gail at the Chamber office.
Do you have an event coming up that you would like promoted? As a Chamber Member we are happy to include your event in our newsletter. Please feel free to contact the Chamber office if you have any questions or to submit an event.
Welcome to our New Members
Sweeney Curations
Graphic Design – with you in mind! Logos, (re)branding, stationery, custom design, menus, brochures, advertisements, business cards & more.
Office Equipment - Working together, Buske Office Equipment and their partners have developed a winning combination of price, service, and overall value for our government and educational base of customers. Buske Office Equipment, together with Panasonic and Konica Minolta, will guarantee your complete 100% satisfaction. At Buske Office Equipment, the objective is never to just “make the sale”, it is rather to gain a loyal customer. To that end, we hope you will be impressed with our solutions that will meet your expectations for today and will expand for your future needs of tomorrow. We deliver print strategy hard copy solutions to our customers at the lowest possible price. Service and support theses withe excellence and an unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction.
Are you ready to rewind to the start of 2010? A time where your radio boasted the Black Eyed Peas and boot cut jeans were fashionable. While this may sound like a dystopian past, it really wasn’t. The start of this decade was actually a sign of hope for Canadians as we weathered the financial crisis better than our G7 peers, and the economy started to rebound.
So how has our economy has fared over the last decade and what’s in store in 2020? Find out in this edition of 5 Minutes for Business.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Access for up-to-date information that affects Canadian Businesses. Visit the Canadian Chamber of Commerce website... http://www.chamber.ca
Starting January 1st 2020 Ontario residents will not have OHIP coverage for Out of Country (OOC) medical emergencies. Residents will be expected to ensure their own private health coverage for travelling, as hospital room and doctor’s fees, treatments, and any other emergency medical services outside Canada will not be covered by OHIP.
Whenever you travel (be it across Canada or internationally), it’s always crucial to be aware of what your health coverage is. Check your insurance coverage before your travel!
The Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors would like to express their sincere thank you for your continued support of your Chamber. Your support through membership, participation and sponsorship, makes a real difference in maintaining and enhancing the local business environment.
We wish you, your families and friends a
Very Merry Christmas and a successful New Year.
The Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce
is the Voice of Business,
working together for the common good of our community.
Thank you for being an active member of the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce. Your continued support is appreciated. Collectively, we are the Voice of Business in the townships of Admaston / Bromley, Horton, Greater Madawaska and the Town of Renfrew. We focus on advocacy, education and networking and are dedicated to working with stakeholders to help our community thrive.
2019 has been a successful year for your Chamber including the Annual General Meeting and Breakfast Business Seminar, the Renfrew & Area Home Garden and Leisure Show, and the “New to the Frew” Newcomers’ Night. The annual Community Awards Celebration is where we celebrated outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals in our community. This year’s event for “A Tour Through the Valley” was a huge success and was well attended.
Our exciting news is that we have launched a new, updated website. We are pleased to announce that your Chamber now offers 3 levels of Membership, as well as payments can now be made online. Please visit https://www.renfrewareachamber.ca for this convenient option. You will notice that there is a special discount until December 31, 2019 for a Silver or Gold membership. Membership provides many benefits to your business and our greater business community including:
· Discounted credit card and debit fees,
· Comprehensive health benefits
· Reduced courier costs with UPS
· Discounted fuel purchase program
· CAA Discount
· Unique advertising opportunities
· Preferred business referrals
· Exclusive event sponsorships
· Online membership directory
· Tourist information centre
· Business Advocacy to ensure local business issues are shared directly with municipal government
· Our collective voice plays a role in economic development & tourism planning
· Your business is seen as making a positive difference in our community
· Together, we are the “Voice of Business”
· Access to business & community leaders
To learn more about utilizing additional Chamber benefits, please contact
For your convenience, we now offer online payments. We also accept cheques in addition to VISA, MasterCard and Debit payments through the Chamber office.
We thank you for being a member of the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce and look forward to seeing you at the next Chamber event.
Regards,
Susan Tough
Susan Tough, President
Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Office
Our next Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday December 17, 2019 at the Chamber office begining at 8:00 a.m.
Christmas Office Hours
Monday December 23 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 24 - Friday December 27, 2019 - Office is closed
Monday December 30 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 31, 2019 to January 1, 2020 - Office is closed
Thursday January 2, 2020 - regular office hours resume
Would you like to showcase your businesses? Why not consider hosting a networking event. Contact the Chamber office and we can put the wheels in motion!
The 2020 Chamber Membership Renewal invoices have been issued by email. If you did not receive your renewal invoice, please contact Gail at the Chamber office.
Do you have an event coming up that you would like promoted? As a Chamber Member we are happy to include your event in our newsletter. Please feel free to contact the Chamber office if you have any questions or to submit an event.
The Shortest Decade: Addressing the Coming Climate Crunch
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has been unequivocal: without significant action to limit global warming to a 1.5 degrees, humans will increasingly suffer from the effects of extreme weather events, disease and the loss of habitable land. Canada simply cannot achieve its climate goals unless the government can successfully establish the investment environment that will allow Canada’s business community to offset emissions elsewhere through energy products. Canada’s business community will be a driver in effective and responsible climate action. We hope our policy makers will be able to say the same.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Access to up-to-date information that affect Canadian Businesses. Visit the Canadian Chamber of Commerce website... http://www.chamber.ca
Community Events
Hello Ottawa Valley Vendor!
You are invited to participate in the 2020 Bliss Wedding Show in Renfrew
Sunday, January 12 2020
The focus of BLISS wedding shows is to provide local couples with the opportunity to meet local, Ottawa Valley Based wedding vendors. To be inspired by these local vendors and to be informed that all of their wedding dreams can be fulfilled right here, locally.
Kelly and I are happy to announce that this year we will be coordinating the Bliss Wedding show!
We will be keeping much of the show the same but will be adding our own flare to maximize exposure for all vendors involved.
A few of these changes include but are not limited to:
(the more these are shared around, the more potential business we all get)
A vendor information package is attached to this email.
If you are a vendor that is unable to attend the show but would still like exposure for $20 you are welcome to include any pamphlets or information in the “loot-bags”.
You are encouraged to register early so that we have a larger budget to spend on advertising, which in turn will lead to higher attendance by brides at the shows.
After December 6th, we will also open up registration to those businesses outside of the Lanark, Renfrew County and surrounding area. We always have a waiting list of Ottawa based wedding businesses that are interested in becoming vendors at our shows.
We look forward to another great show, and should you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Kelly or myself.
Warm wishes for another successful wedding season in 2020!
Our mission is to serve Veterans, including serving Military and RCMP members and their families, to promote Remembrance, and to serve our communities and our country.
MEETINGS:
Branch 148 Executive Meeting 2nd Monday of each Month 7:00 p.m.
Ladies Auxiliary Br 148 Meeting 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 p.m.
Branch General Meeting 4th Wednesday of each month 7:00 p.m.
The Branch does not have General Meetings the months of July, August and December.
COMING EVENTS:
NEW YEAR’S DAY LEVEE
Wednesday, January 1, 2020, 2:00-6:00
Downstairs in the Hall – doors open at 1:30
Music by Bustin’ Loose $5.00/personz
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Another year is coming to a close. I would like to thank everyone who has stopped in over the year to the Branch for our weekly meat draws, for volunteering at any of our events, or for supporting our events and poppy campaign. We have a slight change to our New Year’s Levee this year, and are having the Levee downstairs in the Hall, with Bustin’ Loose as our band. Come out and start the New Year off right. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas, and all the best to you and your family in the New Year.
Greg Walbeck, President
LAST POST: Our Deepest sympathy is expressed to the family of Ordinary Member Pat Griese.
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will Remember Them."
If you hear of a member passing away, please contact the office and let the Secretary know. That way we can be sure to include them in the next bulletin.
SICK & VISITING: Bonnechere Manor - Mel Scobie, Dan Deslaurier, Julia Fawcett,
Liala Gilchrist
Mirimichi Lodge - Cecil Code
Groves Park Lodge - Norman Warren
Quail Creek – Olga Llewellyn
At home - Bernadette Lacourse, Winnie Fraser
LADIES AUXILIARY: The Ladies Auxiliary have been busy elves preparing dinners and doing luncheons. We have finished our Zone Sports season, with first place winners in Cribbage, Single Darts and Team Darts. The winners will now advance to District level. On Dec. 17 we will have our Christmas meeting. Afterwards we will have pot luck and awards. It is “bring a gift get a gift”, $20 value. 5pm- meeting and socialize. 6pm supper.
The Ladies’ Auxiliary presented a cheque in November to Bonnechere Manor, in the amount of $500.00, for repairs to the fireplace in the Great Hall. From left: LA 1st Vice-President Cathy Buzzell, Secretary Irene Rosebrugh, Legion 3rd-Vice President Tena Miller, Legion 2nd Vice-President Sheila Riopelle, Bonnechere Manor Administrator Supervisor Sandra Blok, LA Secretary/Treasurer Susan Fleming, and LA President Rose LaFont, with veterans Comrade Lawrence Guest,
and Harold Irving holding the cheque.
We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and safe travels.
Rose LaFont, President
FINANCE: Earlier this fall, we applied for a grant through the Seniors Community Grant program to seek funds to update our website. We are pleased to report that we were granted this request and are in the process of updating our website in order to reach out to the community. We hope to have our revised website ready in the New Year. Tena Miller, Chair
BURSARY: The Provincial Bursary Assistance program is open to accept applications. Applications are available in the Legion office or maybe found on line at the Ontario Command Legion website. Members please help to get the word out that these bursaries are available to qualifying students in the amount of $750.00. Ella Box, Bursary Chair
MEMBERSHIP: The 2019 Early Bird campaign began September 1. Please feel free to stop into either the office (during office hours) or in the Lounge to pay your 2020 dues, or you may pay online through the Royal Canadian Legion website. Please support your branch.
Rob Marsh, Membership Chair
POPPY: Greeting Comrades. First of all, a heart-filled thank you to all who volunteered to assist in this year’s Poppy Campaign and to all who made donations to it. Renfrew is a wonderful and generous town. It seems to have been a resounding success both financially are in the participation. Our total tagging deposit for this year is $8,699.15. In 2018, our total tagging deposits for the same period was $8,497.56, for an increase of $201.59. Our total poppy store boxes deposit to date is $8,019.28, which our 2018 deposit for the same period was $6,299.67, resulting in a profit of $1,719.61. Thus, the total profit to date for this year is $1,921.20. Also this year, we had only 6 spots not covered during the two-day tagging period. We have not, as yet, totaled the wreath sales.
I do want to personally thank Comrade Jessica Thompson for helping me keep my head about water during the campaign, Comrade Rob Marsh for helping me get all the wreaths organized and out, and especially to Comrade Tena Miller for putting up with me over the last few weeks, and for saying “yes” every time I needed someone in a hurry. GREAT JOB EVERYONE.
People have asked me, “where do the poppy funds go?”, and “what are they used for?”. All donations made through our campaign to into a Poppy Trust Fund, and all dollars raised locally are used locally. All funds are solely used to support our veterans and their families. I’ll just give you three examples. If a veteran was in need and needed a new battery for his/her mobility scooter, he/she would get a new battery. If the veteran needed a hearing aid, he/she could get a hearing aid. If he/she needed heating oil, they’d get that. And that’s what this money is entitled to. There are very strict guidelines on how the funds are to be used.
Thank you again for your support. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
Bruce Ferguson, Poppy Chair
PROPERTY: The Lounge is getting a new coat of paint, and it will brighten up the Lounge when it is finished. We have also upgraded the lighting to more energy-efficient bulbs. Thank you to Dave Guyea and Mark Guyea for their assistance. Richard Fitzsimmons, Property Co-Chair
WAYS & MEANS: Friday meat draws and Saturday 50/50 are going well. Thanks to all who help. If you would like to volunteer either Friday or Saturday afternoon, please leave your name with the office. Richard Fitzsimmons, Ways & Means Chair
RENFREW SILVER SENIORS: We are getting ready for the holiday season, and this time of year where presents must be wrapped, lots of goodies to be baked, and waiting for our loved ones to come and enjoy the holiday season with us, some may travel to visit their families, and give blessings of peace, love and joy.
We have been busy at this time of the year, getting our 2020 calendar set up for the new year. Lots of activities are scheduled, for the new year and we hope you come and join us.
Membership is $5.00 per year, and dues are due January 1. Please let us keep our membership up. We have lunches scheduled for the year, bingo fun days which include darts, cards, dinner/dances for $15.00 with live entertainment. Our Seniors play darts every Monday at 1:00pm. We have euchre the first Sunday of the month, a lovely lunch is served, prizes, and great fellowship is enjoyed by all. Check your Renfrew paper and listen to the radio station for the various activities and times.
December Schedule: December 1 – Cards, 5 – lunch and bingo, 9 – Executive meeting 14 – dinner & dance with Greenwood Country. Cost is $15.00.
January Schedule: January 5 – cards, 9 – luncheon, 13 – executive meeting, 23 – luncheon, 26 – fun day with ham & beans supper.
On February 8, we have our Valentines Dinner & Dance with Nelson Towns.
We wish all our sick and shut-in members all the best, and to those we have lost this past year, our thoughts & memories.
We have made donations to The Royal Canadian Legion, The Sunshine Coach and the Food Bank this past year. Merry Christmas and best wishes for a blessed and Happy New Year to all, from your President & Executive. Irene Rosebrugh, President, Renfrew Silver Seniors
1ST RENFREW SCOUTS: Things got a slow start but is now picking up. For the Scout Troop we have another leader who transferred from BC with his son. We have for the Beaver Group another little one coming to try it out he is from Eganville.
The Troop are learning about outdoors adventures, they even seem to enjoy it. They even visited the Police Station. This Group will be participating in the Santa Claus Parade, can't wait to see what they are preparing. Much more to come in the new year. The Beavers have been on several hikes. They as well are learning some outdoor skills.
For Remembrance Day Parade the Beavers and Scouts participated in the Parade. Our outdoor skills came in handy on how to stay warm. The Scout Troop had a new adventure and served at the Remembrance Day Dinner. They had so much fun and said they didn't even work too hard. Some parents were impressed how well they did.
All groups are planning Christmas Parties and what they would like to do in the new year.
From 1st Renfrew Scouting we would like to wish everyone a safe and a Merry Christmas. Can't wait to let you know about our new adventures in 2020. Yours in Scouting, Susan Fleming
ENTERTAINMENT: Please see the attached calendars for all event postings. The Legion Lounge Facebook page (“The RCL 148 Legion Lounge”) and the Legion website are also a good place to find out what is happening at our branch. Fran Godin, Entertainment Chair
YOUTH EDUCATION: At our November 27 General Meeting, the Branch was pleased to congratulate our winners of the 2019 Remembrance Competition. With over 280 entries, the judges were challenged to find winners. The submissions of the 1st place winners have been forwarded to District Level.
Category 4 Senior Essay
School
1
Alexa Narezny
Renfrew Collegiate Institute
2
Liam Gorra
Renfrew Collegiate Institute
3
Noah Hogan
Renfrew Collegiate Institute
Category 3 Intermediate Essay
1
Lincoln Sammon
Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School
2
Summer Guest
Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School
3
Cooper Ferguson
Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School
Category 2 Junior Essay
1
Kyler Rea
Admaston Public School
2
Abigail Brisco
Admaston Public School
3
Zac Clemmer
Admaston Public School
Category 4 Senior Poems
1
Aashah Ramadan
Renfrew Collegiate Institute
Category 3 Intermediate Poems
1
Lincoln Sammon
Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School
2
Payton Fleming
St Joseph’s Calabogie
3
Savannah Miller
Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School
Category 2 Junior Poems
1
Mia St Michael
St Joseph’s Calabogie
2
Makenna Craig
Queen Elizabeth Public School
3
Cheyenn Armstrong
Admaston Public School
Category 4 Senior Black/ White Poster
1
Kylar Hartwick
Renfrew Collegiate Institute
2
Jacqueline Thaci
St Joseph’s High School
3
Hannah Hewitt
Renfrew Collegiate Institute
Category 3 Intermediate B/W Poster
1
Hailey Maxwell
St Joseph’s Calabogie
2
Savannah Miller
Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School
3
Madyson O’Grady
Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School
Category 2 Junior B/W Poster
1
Alexandria Wieland
Admaston Public School
2
Aiden Hutchingame
Admaston Public School
3
Sadie Chamberlain
Admaston Public School
Category 1 Primary B/W Poster
1
Cameron St Michael
St Joseph’s Calabogie
2
Hayden MacDonald
St Joseph’s Calabogie
3
Wylie Cameron
St Joseph’s Calabogie
Category 4 Senior Colour Poster
1
Aashah Ramadan
Renfrew Collegiate Institute
2
Cadence Mosgrove
Renfrew Collegiate Institute
3
Ethan Jackson
Renfrew Collegiate Institute
Category 3 Intermediate Colour Poster
1
Grace Hill
Our Lady of Fatima
2
Maclaine Gahan
Our Lady of Fatima
3
Jacey Templeton
Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School
Category 2 Junior Colour Poster
1
Charlee Bowes
Central Public School
2
Patrick Vanlindenberg
Admaston Public School
3
Dora Naulls
Our Lady of Fatima
Category 1 Primary Colour Poster
1
Payton Latrielle
Our Lady of Fatima
2
Delaney Smith
St Joseph’s Calabogie
3
Bethany Brown
St Joseph’s Calabogie
Category 0 Kindergarten Colour Poster
1
Logan Marshall
St Joseph’s Calabogie
2
Nash Galaski
St Joseph’s Calabogie
3
Andre Brunet
St Joseph’s Calabogie
Congratulations to everyone who participated.
Jo-anne Caldwell, Youth Education Chair
SPORTS: Upcoming Sports: Zone Darts December 7, 2019 Renfrew
Seniors Darts January 4, 2020 Pembroke
Zone Euchre January 25, 2020 Chalk River
Zone Shuffleboard February 8, 2020 Chalk River
Ray Megrath Memorial Dart
Tournament – Open Triples January 25, 2020 Renfrew
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Greg Walbeck, Chair
PUBLIC RELATIONS: We have been fortunate to extend financial support to the community this year, and have presented cheques to the Sunshine Coach, Renfrew Hospice and Renfrew PeeWee Timberwolves – the Rep Team, and a house league team. At our November 11 Remembrance Day dinner, we accepted a donation from our Sgt.-at-arms Rob Marsh, of a framed poster of our fallen Canadians in Afghanistan and the awarding of the Legionnaire of the Year award to Comrade Richard Fitzsimmons. Local artist/sculptor Richard Gill attended our November general meeting and donated a piece of artwork entitled “War is Over” to the Branch, which will be hung in the Lounge in due course.
Renfrew Hospice: A donation of $2,000 from our Nevada account was made on October 23, 2019.
Renfrew PeeWee Rep Team: A donation of $850.00 from Ways & Means and Nevada, to cover the team’s registration fee for a hockey tournament hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion in Brockville in January 2020.
Renfrew PeeWee House League: A donation of $850.00 from Ways & Means and Nevada, to cover the team’s registration fee for a hockey tournament hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion in Brockville in January 2020. .
Renfrew PeeWee House League: A donation of $850.00 from Ways & Means and Nevada, to cover the team’s registration fee for a hockey tournament hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion in Brockville in January 2020. .