Royal Canadian Legion.
Site: New Lowell
Service: New Lowell Branch 516. George Duff Memorial
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CWD1267
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
16 Dec 2022
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-424-1621 |
| Fax | 705-424-1621, call first |
| Legionbr516@gmail.com | |
| Website | https://newlowelllegion.ca |
| Primary Contact | Sharon Vanderkruys, President |
| Alternate Contact | Rose Brake, Banquet/Hall Rentals; Phone: 705-434-7158 |
Site Information
| Description (Site) | Between County Rds 10 and 42 |
| Site Location | Between County Rds 10 and 42 |
| Located In Community | Clearview (Simcoe County) |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 5357 County Rd 9 Clearview, ON Canada L0M 1N0 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Annual Poppy campaign is held the first two weeks in November. Activities included are 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. Other events and activities that are open to the community include:
Also will loan out a range of mobility devices to the community, call for details. Accept donations, call first to ensure there is available space. 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 provided by the Legion. |
| Hours | Office: Mon 9 am-12 noon, Fri 4 pm-closing Euchre: Wed 1 pm-4 pm Fri meals: 6 pm, entertainment begins at 9 pm Turkey shoot: Third Sat each month, 9 am start time Meetings: General membership meeting last Thu monthly at 7:30 pm, Sep-Jun |
| Meetings | General membership meeting last Thu monthly at 7:30 pm, Sep-Jun |
| Areas Served | Clearview (Simcoe County) |
| Eligibility | Veteran, child or grandchild of veteran.
Activities and meals open to all community. Memberships available to all Canadian citizens, call for details. |
| Application | Public - drop in to play euchre, bingo, attend public meals, turkey shoot Call for membership information or visit website for application form |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - Annual ; Service - Low cost meals on Friday approximately $10 |
Agency and Service Names
| Alternate Name | George Duff Memorial |
Agency Information
| Parent Agency Name | Royal Canadian Legion. |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Elections | May |