Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 580
Lt. Col. John W Foote V.C. C.D. – Grafton, ON, Canada
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser
Grafton Legion Foote Notes for December 2017
November 29, 2017Welcome to the Grafton Legion “Foote Notes” for December 2017
Hours: Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday and Wednesday from 2pm to 8pm. Open Thursdays from 5-9pm on the first two Thursdays of the month only during Winter Hours. Open Fridays 2pm to 8pm. Open Saturday from 2pm to 8pm. Special events may alter hours slightly.
Our Poppy Campaign has ended and we would like to thank the Community for your Support!
At our Honours & Awards on November 11th, Karen Boyle received Legionnaire of the Year while Jean Calder was presented with a Certificate of Merit. Both have put forth a great deal of effort in the Legion over the last year! Thank you very much Karen and Jean!
Early Bird Membership renewal concludes on November 30th. Those members who have renewed early have their name entered in a draw to have their 2019 Membership Fee covered! Watch our web site, Facebook and Twitter for the winner announcement!
Our next monthly General Meeting is Thursday December 7th at 7:30pm immediately following our Executive Meeting. Your input and point of view are appreciated, but if you don’t show up, we have no idea what you are thinking and the best way to be heard is to attend the General Meetings.
Our Table/Bench raffle was won by Teri Rees on Saturday November 4th!
We continue to learn how to post messages on our new Electronic sign out front. Most messages will be a static 4-line message but the longer messages will have to scroll.
Christmas Hamper Draw! Saturday December 16th, 2017. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.00. Tickets can be purchased at the bar. The prize? Enough food to feed a family of 8! LIC# M771726. Buy a few tickets, support your Grafton Legion, and you might even be our winner!
The Grafton Legion Christmas Toy Drive is also on now until Dec 9th! Please help support families in need. Drop off your gifts in the Club Room.
Our annual Grafton Legion Christmas Food Drive is on now! You can drop off your non-perishable food items to our Club Room. There are donation boxes there just waiting for your contribution! Food will be delivered to needy families in time for Christmas!
Members of Deseronto Royal Canadian Legion Branch 280 will arrive by bus for a short visit around 2pm on Saturday December 2, 2017. Grafton Legion members are invited to attend and give them a warm welcome!
Here is a list of upcoming events in December 2017 at the Grafton Legion.
Saturday December 2, 2017 – Christmas Bazaar
Our final Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale returns on Saturday December 2 from 9am to 2pm. We have a good assortment of Vendors offering crafts, jewellery, preserves, baked goods and more!
Sunday December 3, 2017 – Jam Session
Stoney Stoneman and the Sundance Band present open-mic jamborees on the first Sunday of the month from 1 to 5pm. Light lunch will be served for a nominal fee. Refreshments available. Admission is $8 per person and $15 per couple. $3 for entertainers.
Friday December 8, 2017 – Christmas Pot Luck
Join us on Friday December 8, 2017 for our Christmas Potluck Party! Starts at 6pm. Our Ham and Turkey draw winner will be drawn at 8pm.
Saturday December 9, 2017 – Zone Crib Tournament
The Grafton Legion is the venue for Zone Crib Tournament today from 9am to 4pm!
Sunday December 10, 2017 – Zone Senior’s Darts
The Grafton Legion is hosting Zone Senior’s Darts today, 9-4pm.
Tuesday December 12, 2017 – Bingo
Join the volunteers from the Grafton Legion at Bingo Country in Cobourg for Bingo! Starts at 12:30pm. Enjoy the game and help support your Grafton Legion. Volunteers are always welcome. Arrive around 12 Noon and see Tracey.
Wednesday December 20, 2017 – Senior’s Lunch and Games
On the third Wednesday of the month we hold a Senior’s Lunch at 12 Noon, followed by an afternoon Games. Lunch is by donation. Come out and have some fun and mingle!
Sunday – Moonshot Euchre – Returns in January
On the fourth Sunday of each month we hold Moonshot Euchre in the afternoon. Register at 12 Noon and play from 1 to 4pm. This costs only $5/per person. There are prizes and 50/50 draws, sandwiches, coffee and tea.
—
Weekly Events:
Fall/Winter Darts are played Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 10:00pm. No darts on December 26th.
Moonshot Euchre is played every Wednesday evening from 7 to 9pm. Cost is only $3/per person. This is open to the public.
Most Friday nights our Volunteers put on a “Friday Night Supper” for only $7/per person. The menu varies and everybody always has a good time chatting and enjoying the food. Check our website, Facebook or Twitter to see what is being offered.
Upcoming Events at the Branch in the next few months:
Closed December 25 and December 26
December 31, 2017 – New Year’s Eve!
January 1, 2018 – New Year’s Day Levee
January 7, 2018 – Open Mic Country Jam Session starts at 1pm
January ??, 2018 – Robbie Burns Dinner
—
Upcoming Zone Sports – sign up sheets are posted in the Club Room! Most events require you to sign up 2 weeks in advance and your Legion Membership must be paid up and current.
—
Rent our Hall
The Grafton Legion Hall is available to rent for wedding receptions, family events, banquets, etc. and is licensed by the ACGO. The hall floor was recently refinished and looks great and the hall and club room have been repainted.
The hall is approximately 2100 square feet in size and is licensed for 137 people (and 51 in the Member Lounge). The hall can be configured to meet your needs and set-up time is usually available at no extra cost. The pricing for hall rentals is all inclusive (taxes, set-up, tables and chairs, bar access, etc.) at $225. Contact the branch at 905-349-2148 for availability and to book the hall for your event.
The Ladies Auxiliary is available for catering upon request at additional cost. Contact Helen Massey at 905-372-2639 for details and pricing on providing your event with lunch, supper or snacks.
The Grafton Legion and the Internet
You can keep up to date with what is happening at the Grafton Legion by visiting our website at — like us on Facebook follow us on Twitter @rcl580!
Free Wi-Fi for your phone, tablet or computer!
We have free Wi-Fi available in the branch. Just ask the bartender for the password.