Submitted by Elaine Sinha
As we head into the midpoint of summer (when did that happen?), town is busier than ever and we are finally experiencing hot weather.
Here is a recap of the Legion’s ongoing initiatives:
Silent Auction for Inuit Wool Wall Hangings
The Legion has been very fortunate to receive a donation of 3 beautiful Inuit wool wall hangings. The artist is Monica Pingushat, who resides in Arviat, Nunavut, an Inuit community of approximately 1,500 people located on the western shore of Hudson’s Bay. Ms. Pingushat has stitched her name into each piece in her native Inuktut.
Each wall hanging is exquisite and demonstrates the incredible stitching skills of the Inuit women, as well as depicting images of tradition, culture and natural environment of the Inuit.
The Executive is holding a Silent Auction over the summer for these amazing works of art. They will be on display at the branch and at bingo at the Tobermory Community Centre on Wednesday evenings. Please take a look and hopefully place a bid.
Dunks Bay Veterans Memorial
Fundraising for refurbishment of the memorial continues. Within the next 12 months the Legion is looking to add a new stone to the monument which will accommodate an additional 30 veterans’ names and replace the base of the monument with a new concrete pad. The estimated cost of this project is $5,000, and although the legion has some funds earmarked for the project, we are well short of funds required to complete it.
Our veterans need to be honoured and we are looking for assistance from the community to help raise the additional funds needed to make this happen. If you are interested in donating to this worthwhile project, you can attend the legion in person during business hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 3:00-9:00 or by e-transfer to donate@tobermorylegion.org Please put in the memo section that this donation is for the Dunks Bay Memorial project.
Thank you to those who have already donated; we are well within reach of our goal!
Upcoming Events
• Meat Draws – every Saturday at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome; come on out and win some meat! Cost is $7.00 for 3 draws, plus the bonus draw. Apparently, the lucky table has gone winless; so there is hope for the rest of us, but only if you come to the Legion.
• Bingo – every Wednesday at the Tobermory Community Centre run by the Ladies Auxiliary. Ages 19 and over, doors open at 6:30 pm, bingo starts at 7:15 pm. Come on out for fun and try to win the Jackpot.
• B.B.Q Dinner – Saturday, August 13 after the meat draw. Cost is $14.00 for a burger, salad and dessert. Best and most delicious deal in town.
• Club L – Saturday, August 6 from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am; cover charge $5/member, $10/nonmember; valid membership and proof of id required. Cash only!
• Bridge – every Monday at the branch at 1:00 pm.
Branch Hours are Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Unless it’s a Club L night, then those Saturdays until 1:00 am. Visit www.tobermorylegion.org or see us on Facebook.
