Tobermory Legion Br 290 News: Celebrating D-Day 75th Anniversary

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L-R: Tobermory Legion Br 290 1st Vice Sean Hurst and Sergeant at Arms Chris McCoy honour the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the Tobermory Cenotaph June 6th.

Submitted by Elaine Sinha

June 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day. There was a commemoration at the cenotaph to mark this milestone attended by Sean Hurst and Chris McCoy. Piper Kathryn Hauck added to this solemn occasion.
On June 6, a donation of $700 was presented to Sean Hurst and Chris McCoy by Terry Heffernan and Marty Oblak. The Legion thanks Terry, Marty and the other musicians of the Songwriters Series that was recently held at Leeside’s Restaurant.

L-R: Marty Oblak, Sean Hurst, Terry Heffernan, and Chris McCoy. Sean and Chris are accepting a donation on behalf of Legion Branch 290 from the recent Songwriters Series held at Leeside’s Restaurant.


Upcoming Events
• Trivia Night is being held on Friday, July 12, at 7 pm, come on out and test your knowledge.
• There is a BBQ on Saturday, July 6 at 6 pm following the meat draw. Cost is $12 for a delicious burger, salad and dessert; come for the meat draw, stay for a burger.
• Darts for fun is every Thursday, 7 pm.
• Meat Draws are Saturday, 4 pm all at the Branch.
• Ladies Auxiliary Bingo is every Wednesday, 7 pm at the Tobermory Community Centre.
The Branch is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 3:30 pm.
Remember that the Branch accepts cash only and to bring your Legion membership card on Saturday Entertainment nights. There is a DJ and a $5 cover for non-members. Please note that the doorman on Saturday nights has not, and will not, memorize all legion members’ faces, so if you do not have your legion membership card your choice is to either go home and get it or stand in line and pay the cover charge just like everyone else.
Visit our website: www.tobermorylegion.org or see us on Facebook.