Royal Canadian Legion.

Site: New Lowell

Service: New Lowell Branch 516. George Duff Memorial

Record #: 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
E-Mail 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
5357 County Rd 9
Clearview, ON
Canada L0M 1N0
 
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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:
  • darts
  • euchre
  • turkey shoot (targets, prize is turkey)
  • bingo
Every Friday, offers low cost meals such as wings or fish and chips followed by entertainment including karaoke.

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