Legion Corner for August 27th, 2026

Glenn Booker
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

Tickets for our Down East Lobster Feast on Saturday, September 12th are now sold out! We look forward to hosting this event and celebrating with everyone who secured a spot for an unforgettable evening of food, music, and an authentic Down East vibe.

Branch 183 is hosting a fundraiser for the BUILDKD+ Campaign in support of the new Kincardine District Senior School. We will be hosting Great Canadian Dueling Pianos at the Legion on Friday, October 9th. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m., and showtime is at 8:00 p.m. This is a great fundraising event featuring great music, all for a great cause! Tickets are now in and are on sale for $50 per person. Just drop by the Legion bar to purchase yours. Be sure to get your tickets soon, as this event will likely sell out quickly.

Congratulations to last Friday’s early bird winner, Andrew, who collected his winnings today from Legion Branch 183 President Teri Leslie! Thank you for supporting Kin Cares 50/50. Time is running out to grab your tickets for the August draw! Sales close on Monday, August 31st, at 11:59 p.m. for online purchases, and the lucky winner will be announced on Tuesday, September 1st. Get your tickets: ✔️ Online at www.kincares5050.ca ✔️ In person at Kincardine Legion Branch 183 ✔️ At the Auxiliary Gift Shop in the Kincardine Hospital.

Marty Furnivall was the double-dipper at last week’s Meat Draw, which was the first one with our news flooring. Deborah Bailey had a lucky afternoon, winning a meat prize and then also winning the cash prize of $162.50 in the 50/50 draw. Congrats to all the winners!

Attention golfers! Registration is now open for our 2026 Fun Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 27th at Ainsdale Golf Course. Tee-off is at 2:30 p.m. The $85 fee includes 9 holes with a cart, followed by a roast beef dinner back at the branch. Sign up and pay in person at the Legion bar to secure your spot!

September is next week, and that means some Legion activities and events will be starting back up. Trivia Night is Friday, Sept. 11th. We will be having the General Membership meeting and a Family Dinner on Sunday, Sept. 20th. The Walkie Talkies of 183 will start up on Friday mornings again starting September 4th. Stay tuned for some information on this, but as a little heads-up, we have a group of people planning to start a Men’s Shed Group, and they are planning to have a start-up meeting on the morning of Wednesday, September 30th at 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Branch 183 Upcoming Events:
👉 Tues., Sept. 1st - 183 Typhoon Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron fundraiser BBQ
👉 Fri., Sept. 11th - Trivia Night - 7:00 p.m.
👉 Sat., Sept. 12th - Down East Lobster Feast - Doors open at 3:00 p.m.
👉 Sun., Sept. 13th - Lighthouse Swing Band Dance - 2:00-5:00 p.m.
👉 Sun., Sept. 20th - Branch General Meeting - 2:00 p.m.
👉 Sun., Sept. 20th - Family Dinner - 5:00 p.m.
👉 Fri., Sept. 25th - Music Bingo Night - 7:00 p.m.
👉 Sun., Sept. 27th - Branch Golf Tournament - 2:30 p.m.
👉 Fri., Oct. 9th - Dueling Pianos Event - 7:00 p.m. - Fundraiser for the BUILDKD+ Campaign

Our second August early bird winner of the month, Andrew Lunshof, came in to pick up his $500 cheque from Branch 183 President Teri Leslie.

Legion Corner for August 20th, 202

Glenn Booker
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

Branch 183 would like to extend a warm welcome to Patty Wegg-Coulter who is our new Branch Coordinator. Patty brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as the Captain of our local Typhoon Cadet Squadron. We are very excited to have her on our Team as she begins to help with a wide variety of Legion activities. Say hi to Patty when you see her around the building.

With the renovations happening we didn’t have a Meat Draw last weekend, but somehow I feel like Elmer likely won something somewhere 😆. We want to extend our thanks to John Reid and his crew from ReidCraft Renovations for the great work on our new Club Room floors! Supervisor Alex really kept everyone on track!

Get ready for another epic night! Music Bingo is tomorrow night, Friday, August 21st, and we are fully prepped with fresh playlists. We will have some decade mixes and also some interesting themed playlists, and as always singing along is a must.
Does the music make you hungry? By popular demand, our kitchen is dishing out a Beef on a Bun special for just $7 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The cash prizes range from $80 to $200 per game, plus extra goodies handed out by our MC Russ for singing, dancing, or just bringing great energy. Bring your lucky dauber, your best singing voice, and an empty stomach!

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! Our Down East Lobster Feast 🦞 on Saturday, September 12th is on track to sell out, so you'll want to act fast! Head down to the Legion branch for an unforgettable East Coast celebration. Things kick off at 3:00 p.m., leading into a 4:00 p.m. performance by The Celtic Hillbillies. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., dig into a delicious dinner featuring fresh lobster rolls, kettle chips, and a sweet dessert. Wash it down with a Blueberry Screech Mojito at the bar, enter to win a "Lobster Dinner for Two," and brace yourself for the classic "Come From Away" initiation ceremony (remember: fishes get kisses!). Tickets are $35 and available in advance at the Legion bar. Sales are moving fast—pick yours up today!

Big congratulations to Paul McGrogan, one of our recent Kin Cares 50/50 Early Bird draw winners! Paul recently stopped by the branch to collect his $250 prize. A massive thank you to Paul and to everyone who has grabbed tickets. Your ongoing support goes right back into funding vital veteran services and our local hospital expansion! We’re hoping by the time you are reading this we will have passed the $15,000 mark for this month.

Have a look at some of the other September events below, as many of our monthly happenings start up again. Looking ahead to October, please save Friday, October 9th in your calendar. We are bringing the “Dueling Pianos” to the branch for a fun night of entertainment. The act was featured on Canada’s Got Talent and they have a very high-energy show, with tons of audience engagement. This will be a fundraiser for the BUILDKD+ Campaign. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m., with the show running from 8:00-10:00. Stay tuned... more details on tickets coming soon.

Here are some of our Upcoming Events:

📌 Fri., Aug. 21st - Music Bingo Night - 7:00 p.m.
📌 Tues., Sept. 1st - 183 Typhoon Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron fundraiser BBQ
📌 Fri., Sept. 11th - Trivia Night - 7:00 p.m.
📌 Sat., Sept. 12th - Down East Lobster Feast - Doors open at 3:00 p.m.
📌 Sun., Sept. 13th - Lighthouse Swing Band Dance - 2:00-5:00 p.m.
📌 Sun., Sept. 20th - Branch General Meeting - 2:00 p.m.
📌 Sun., Sept. 20th - Family Dinner - 5:00 p.m.
📌 Fri., Sept. 25th - Music Bingo Night - 7:00 p.m.
📌 Sun., Sept. 27th - Branch Golf Tournament - 2:30 p.m.
📌 Fri., Oct. 9th - Dueling Pianos Event - 7:00 p.m. - Fundraiser for the BUILDKD+ Campaign


Our first August early bird winner of the month, Paul McGrogran, came in to pick up his $250 cheque from Branch 183 President Teri Leslie.


New floors in the Club Room are done!

Legion Corner for August 13th, 2026

Glenn Booker
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

The 183 Typhoon Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is having a fundraiser BBQ at the Kincardine Legion on Tuesday, September 1st, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. They will have hamburgers and hotdogs by donation, and drinks can be purchased. Everyone in the community is welcome, so bring the whole family! You will also be able to sign up your cadet at our open house information night. Please bring identification and health cards for new cadets.

The Legion branch is bringing East Coast flair to the community on Saturday, September 12th, for our upcoming Down East Lobster Feast. The afternoon kicks off when doors open at 3:00 p.m., followed by a performance from The Celtic Hillbillies at 4:00 p.m. Dinner will begin at 5:00 p.m. and run until 7:00 p.m., boasting a classic menu of fresh lobster rolls, kettle chips, and a sweet dessert. In addition to tasting a featured Blueberry Screech Mojito at the bar, guests can purchase tickets to enter a draw for a "Lobster Dinner for Two," or participate in the traditional "Come From Away" initiation ceremony to become official honorary Kincardinites (fishes will get kisses!). Tickets are priced at $35 and can be purchased in advance at the Legion bar. Tickets are going quickly so be sure to get yours soon!

The floor renovations to our Branch Club Room are really coming along. ReidCraft Renovations is working hard to get everything level before laying the new flooring, and it does take some time for each stage. We hope to be done by the beginning of next week, but if it takes a little longer, we will notify groups about any cancellations as soon as we can. Watch our Facebook page for updates.

Bingo is still on for tonight, and our burgers are still being cooked as usual! Doors open at 4:00 p.m. and please note that the upstairs is still under construction and remains closed. Good luck to all our Bingo players!

The August Kin Cares 50/50 jackpot has already surged past $13,000, and a huge thank you goes out to everyone who has been stopping by to buy their tickets at the Monday Markets! With excitement building, be sure to get your August tickets soon, so you don't miss the first $250 early bird draw this Friday, August 14th. This will be followed by a second $500 early bird draw on Friday, August 21st. Final sales for the grand jackpot run until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 31st for online purchases, with the grand prize winner officially announced on Tuesday, September 1st. Tickets can be purchased online at www.kincares5050.ca or in person at the Kincardine Legion Branch 183 and the Auxiliary Gift Shop at the Kincardine Hospital.

We had two double-dippers at the August 8th Meat Draw, with both Charlie Samms and Russ Dodman winning two prizes. Linda Durkin took home $180 in the 50/50 Draw. Congrats to all the winners, and remember there is NO Meat Draw this Saturday due to our renovations.

Music Bingo is back next week on Friday, August 21st! The playlists are queued, the cards are being printed, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to the branch. Based on popular feedback, our kitchen will be serving up a delicious Beef on a Bun special for just $7 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your singing voice, your lucky dauber, and a big appetite for a fantastic night of music and community fun. If you haven’t been yet, cash prizes for each game are typically between $80 and $200, and our MC Russ also gives out some fun prizes throughout the night for singing, dancing, or maybe just being cool.

Some dates for upcoming leagues include: Shuffleboard will start during the second week of September, and Euchre will begin October 8th. Branch Golf will be on Sunday, September 27th, starting at 2:30 p.m. Be sure to drop by the branch starting September 21st to get your name on the sign-up list.

Here are some of our Upcoming Events:
📌 Fri., Aug. 21st - Music Bingo Night - 7:00 p.m.
📌 Sat., Sept. 12th - Down East Lobster Feast - Doors open at 3:00 p.m.
 

Legion Corner for August 6th, 2026

Glenn Booker
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

July set a brand-new high mark for our Kin Cares 50/50 draw! Congratulations to Jonathan Collins, who took home an incredible $11,555 with ticket #870269797, while the other half of the $23,110 jackpot went straight back into critical local projects. We’re keeping that momentum going for August, and the prize pot has already blown past $9,000. Get in early to qualify for two bonus cash prizes: Aug. 14 Early Bird: $500 and Aug. 21 Early Bird: $250. The final ticket deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 31st, with the grand prize winner announced on Tuesday, September 1st. Pick up your tickets at the Kincardine Legion, the Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop, or online at www.kincares5050.ca. If purchasing online, please copy the URL directly into your internet browser to enable location permissions.

At the first Meat Draw for August last Saturday, Scott Allan was the double-dipper, winning two meat prizes. Congratulations to Tryntje Grey, who took home the $137.50 cash prize in the 50/50 draw.

New Event Alert! Get ready for a classic East Coast celebration right here at the branch! Tickets are officially on sale for our Down East Lobster Feast on Saturday, September 12th! We’re kicking off the afternoon with live, high-energy music from The Celtic Hillbillies to set the vibe. Doors open at 3:00 p.m., the tunes start pumping at 4:00 p.m., and a mouthwatering East Coast spread—featuring fresh lobster rolls, kettle chips, and a sweet dessert—will be served up starting at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are just $35 and available now at the Legion bar. Grab yours before they sell out, bring your appetite, and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of great food, lively tunes, and community fun! 

Here are a few August reminders to help you plan your month. This coming Sunday, August 9th, will be another Lighthouse Swing Band Dance from 2:00–5:00 p.m. in the hall. This 18-piece band will be playing some great tunes as the theme is “Latin Heat”. There are free dance lessons by instructor Carmen Coburn. Admission is $20 per person. We also have our next Music Bingo Night on Friday, August 21, so share the date in your group chats and invite your friends and family for a fun musical night.

In August, we have Jam Sessions on the following Fridays: August 7th (7:00 p.m.), August 21st (2:00 p.m.), and August 28th (7:00 p.m.). There will not be a Jam Session on August 14th, as, if you recall, renovations are being done upstairs in the Club Room. Don’t forget, the hall bar will be open all week next week while the renos are happening. As well, please note that there will be NO Meat Draw on August 15th. To see all of our August happenings, check out our monthly calendar pinned to the top of our Facebook page or visit our website at kincardinelegion.ca.

International Left-Handers Day is celebrated annually on August 13th with the aim of raising awareness about the daily challenges faced by left-handed people around the world, which make up about 10% of the population. We have our Bingo Night that day, so perhaps all you right-handed people should practice some left-handed daubing, because rumour has it that might be suggested for the evening 😆

Here are some of our Upcoming Events:

• Sun. Aug. 9th - Lighthouse Swing Band Dance - 2:00-5:00 p.m.

• Fri., Aug. 21st - Music Bingo Night - 7:00 p.m.

• Sat., Sept. 12th - Down East Lobster Feast - Doors open at 3:00 p.m.

July Kin Cares 50/50 Jackpot winner Jonathan Collins and Legion President Teri Leslie.
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Membership Dues for 2026

Membership dues for 2026 are $65/yr for all Affiliate, Associate and Non-military Ordinary members. Military vets dues are still $50/yr.

The early bird period for paying 2027 dues will start on of September 1st, 2026 and run until November 30th, 2026. Please take advantage of the program which saves you $5 off your regular dues. Membership dues are payable by cash, cheque or debit/visa at the local branch. On-line renewal is now possible at portal.legion.ca, using your membership number and following the instructions. A new e-transfer option is also now available by e-transferring your dues to kinlegion@bmts.com. (please note that you must include the words "Dues for year 2026" or "membership" in the comment box before submitting it electronically through your bank.) This will allow our admin assistant to properly record your payment.

Kim McElroy
Membership Chair
Branch 183 Kincardine.

Bingo

Under the B 11
Kincardine Legion Thursday night BINGO is back!
The Lambton St. doors open at 5 pm with Early Quickies games starting sharp at 6:30 pm. 
We have a $1000 Jackpot each week!
We have meals available weekly starting at 5:00, and ending at 6:00 p.m.
Regular Game package starts at just $8:00 for a 10 page book, with 6 cards up per game and 14 chances to win including the Jackpot game.
Extra Jackpot cards are available.
The Progress Twoonie Game game prize continue to grow each week, with 8 chances to win!
6 Extra games are available with 14 chances to win

Rule 1 at Kincardine Legion Thursday Night BINGO is to have fun.   







    
 

Meat Draw

Meat Draws every Saturday afternoon.  Tickets for the eight meat draws and the 50/50 start at approximately 2:30 p.m.

 

Free Fishing for Veterans & Serving Canadian Forces