Submitted by Gerry Tilmans,
1st VP, Public Relations
We are excited to announce that Veteran Memorial Banners are coming to the North Bruce Peninsula. Many towns have these, in some cases year round. Thank you to the Municipality for agreeing to install and remove them each fall around the Remembrance Day period. We are suggesting two sizes: 24”x48” at a cost of $150.00 (plus tax) or 28”x72” for $185.00 (plus tax). Freight from Walkerton is extra. Delivery runs about 2-3 weeks after artwork approval. This is a great way for anyone to honour someone, past or present, serving or retired. Please contact Gerry Tilmans at branch202pro@gmail.com for more information.
Tickets are now available for the Roast Beef Dinner that will be held July 7 at our branch, and are $30 each. This includes baked potato, coleslaw, desserts, coffee and tea. Stop by the legion branch if open, or contact Sharron Colter or Karin Webb, to purchase yours before they’re all gone! Keep August 11 open for our fish dinner and we will let you know when tickets for that are available.
Open to the public are our monthly movies, Friday May 29 is “Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Pt 1”, Friday June 26 “A Complete Unknown”. We will provide tea, coffee and snacks. This event is provided in partnership with the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula’s Senior Active Living Centre (SALC) funding with support from the Government of Ontario. Doors open at 1:00, movie starts at 1:30.
Also open to the public (by RSVP): Let’s Talk Lunch and Learn “Driving Safely into your Senior Years” on Friday June 12, 11am – 2pm. Guest speaker Kristy Kastelic of Ministry of Transportation Ontario will speak about everything an older driver should know. On Tuesday May 23, 10am – 1pm, “Let’s talk about Resources” for Seniors” with Francesca Dobbyn, United Way Grey Bruce, who will talk about helpful services and support available for older adults in our region. The events are free to attend but please register with Sharron Colter at 519-793-3473 or at dshcolter@eastlink.ca This series is sponsored by a 2026 Community Grant from the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, the Northern Bruce Peninsula Community Support Advisory Action Committee (NBP CSAAC), the Council on Aging Grey Bruce (COAGB) and Legion 202 Lion’s Head.
Our free weekly Tai Chi classes are Fridays, 9:30 to 10:30 am. This is open to the public so if you’re interested just come out a few minutes early, and bring a dry pair of shoes with you. The focus of the moves are to stretch, improve balance, and of course, have fun. This is not a “hot” workout so casual wear is fine.
Join us on Mondays and Thursdays (Except the first Thursday of the month) at 1:00 pm for a fun round of darts. Doors open at 12:30, play begins at 1:00. It costs $3 to play. Saturday June 6th we play “darts for meat” where you play for a chance to bring home a prize cut, entry is $4.00 plus $1 per game (maximum $10 depending on your skill/luck). Cornhole replaces darts on June 11, but bring your darts in case it rains. Our address is 6 Hellyer Road.
~ Lest we forget ~
