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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Legion Corner for July 30th, 2026

Glenn Booker
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

To start this week, we'd like to let everyone know that the Royal Canadian Legion has announced an important change to the annual National Poppy Campaign. Beginning in 2026, the campaign will run on the same dates every year, from October 24 through November 11. Previously, the campaign began on the last Friday in October, meaning its length varied from year to year. A consistent campaign period will give Canadians more opportunities to obtain and proudly wear a Poppy, provide additional time to raise funds in support of Veterans and their families, and make it easier for businesses, schools, and community organizations to plan their participation. It will also improve coordination and public awareness of the campaign across the country. The extended campaign will provide greater flexibility for volunteers as well, making it easier for members to contribute by helping with Poppy Boxes, staffing donation locations, or assisting with other campaign activities throughout the community.

Someone is guaranteed to take home over $11,000 on August 4th in our July Kin Cares 50/50 draw. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets this month and helped us set a new jackpot record. As of this writing, we are up over $22,300. Tickets for the upcoming draw are only available until Friday, July 31 at 11:59 PM for online purchases. There's still time to get in on this record-breaking jackpot and support local healthcare while you're at it! Our July Kin Cares 50/50 winner will be announced LIVE on Tuesday, August 4 at 4:00 PM from Kincardine Legion Branch 183. Join us in person or tune in on Facebook to see who wins big!

I’m happy to report that Elmer Lamont has not lost his lucky touch! Elmer was the double-dipper, winning two meat prizes and you guessed it: he also won the 50/50 draw and took home the $131.50 cash prize. Congrats Elmer! Just so it’s not 100 percent the Elmer show, let's also say congratulations to David, Gail, Doc, Jimmy, Cindy and Theresa who also took home a prize.

Music Bingo last Friday night was another great one, where we gave out over $600 in cash prizes, as well as some other prizes for singing and dancing, and just looking like you were having fun. Thanks to our volunteers in the kitchen who cooked up some food for the night, which was a welcome addition to a fun night. We hope to see everyone at our next one in August, scheduled for Friday the 21st, with more new playlists. The country vs. no-county debate continues, feel free to chime in. 

You may have heard, but if not, we are going to have some random nights at Thursday Bingo Nights where all regular game prizes will be doubled. These will be random and not announced, so you'll have to be there to find out whether it's one of those nights. These are in appreciation of all our regular players who come out every week and support our Bingo Nights, thank you!

A reminder that renovation work is scheduled for the Club Room in August, the week of August 9th to 15th. While the space will be closed for approximately one week during the project, members and guests are still welcome to visit. The downstairs hall bar will remain open, so you'll still have a place to relax, enjoy a drink, and catch up with friends. Thanks in advance for your understanding while we complete these upgrades to our Branch.

Looking ahead, the Walkie Talkies will be taking a break in August and will be back together in September. As always, new members are most welcome! We won’t be having a Trivia Night or a Family Dinner in August, but we encourage everyone to check out the Kincardine Firefighters Association Beef BBQ on Sunday, August 23rd. We're still planning another Cornhole Tournament, but it has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 7th. We'll let you know when registration opens. Lastly, hold this date open, Saturday, September 12th. We will be having a East Coast Kitchen Party, with some live Celtic music, so stay tuned for more details.

Have a great long weekend, and just a reminder that we will be closed for the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 4th.

Legion Corner for July 23rd, 2026

Glenn Booker
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

On Friday, July 17th, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 183 was deeply honoured to welcome our community, local veterans, and dignitaries to mark the official 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion. A highlight of the day was the formal dedication of our new Remembrance Crosswalk at Lambton Street and Huron Terrace—a permanent "Lest We Forget" landmark created in partnership with the Municipality of Kincardine. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mayor Kenneth Craig and Council for funding and supporting this meaningful project, as well as Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson and Pat O'Connor (representing MP Ben Lobb) for joining us and recognizing our branch's continued service.

We also want to send a special thank you to District C Commander Dennis Schmidt, Zone 1 Commander Jon Corbett, and all of our Legion friends and leaders who traveled to share in this milestone with us! We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce, as Executive Director Shannon Deschambault and Director Terry Marsh presented President Teri Leslie and Past President Jim McDonald with a commemorative certificate honoring our branch's contributions to Canadian veterans, their families, and the local community. Thank you as well to Sergeant-at-arms Kirk Rutledge, our Colour Party, Chaplain Rev. Eric Williams, Piper Ben Bilyard, and the youth from our local 183 Typhoon Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron for helping lead such a moving ceremony. Most importantly, thank you to all the volunteers who served up our veterans' BBQ lunch and public open house, and to everyone who came out to celebrate with us—your support ensures that we will continue to honour and remember our veterans every single day! 

Most importantly, thank you to all the volunteers and community members who came out to our open house to celebrate with us—your support ensures that we will continue to honour and remember our veterans every single day!

Congratulations to Jamie White, one of our recent Kin Cares 50/50 Early Bird draw winners! Jamie is a cornerstone of Branch 183 and recently picked up his $250 winnings. A huge thank you to Jamie and everyone who has purchased tickets—your support directly benefits veteran services and our local hospital expansion!
Don't forget, tickets for the main July 50/50 jackpot (currently approaching $20,000!) are available until Friday, July 31st, at 11:59 PM online at www.kincares5050.ca, or in person at Kincardine Legion Branch 183 and the Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop. The grand prize winner will be announced on Tuesday, August 4th.

At last Saturday’s Meat Draw, we had a lucky triple-dipper! Joanne Hervieux won three prizes that afternoon. The 50/50 draw was won by Jamie White who took home the $157.00 cash prize. Jamie, maybe it's time to let someone else win! 

At the recent RCL Ontario Outdoor Championships (National Qualifier), athletes representing Kincardine delivered an outstanding performance on the track and field. Leading the way in the Youth U18 division, Adalee Turland took home top honours with first-place finishes in both the Girls Shot Put (setting a new meet record with a stellar throw of 15.29 m) and the Girls Discus Throw (39.14 m), alongside a strong fourth-place finish in the Girls Hammer Throw (50.00 m). In the Midget U16 division, Owen Neitzel had an equally impressive showing, earning a gold medal in the Boys Discus Throw with a 46.05 m mark and capturing silver in the Boys Javelin Throw with a distance of 44.63 m. Together, these dedicated Kincardine throwers brought home three first-place titles, a silver medal, and a provincial meet record! We want to wish Adalee all the best as she heads out to Regina in August to compete at the 2026 Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships.

District Golf was held in Clinton On Sunday, July 12, Branch 183 had seven teams playing. We had two teams qualify for the Provincial Tournament in September. Brenda Cooper and Carolyn Kelly won the Ladies and Keith and Jake Colley qualified in the Regular Division. It was a great day, and on behalf of our Sport Chair Cathy Alcombrack and the rest of the Executive we want to thank all of our golfers that represented Branch 183. Good luck in September!

Music Bingo is TOMORROW NIGHT, Friday, July 24th! The playlists are set, the cards are hot off the press, and we can’t wait to see everyone! Based on your feedback, we're thrilled to share that our kitchen will be serving up Wings & Fries from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your singing voice, your lucky dauber, and a big appetite for a fantastic evening at the branch. A massive shoutout to the amazing volunteers who stepped up to make food service possible! We’re always eager to welcome new faces to our volunteer team in whatever role fits your schedule. If you’d like to lend a hand, reach out to us here or chat with any Executive member. See you tomorrow!

Also, don’t forget that this Sunday, July 26th will be our July Family Dinner, with a roast beef menu. Why not take a break and let us do the cooking?

We wanted to give everyone a quick heads-up that work will be taking place in the Club Room this August. While access to the Club Room will be restricted for about a week, don't worry—the bar will be open downstairs in the hall! You’ll still be able to come in, grab a drink, and socialize. Thank you for your patience as we make these improvements, and stay tuned for exact dates! 

Here are some of our Upcoming Events:

• Fri., July 24th - Music Bingo Night - 7:00 p.m.

• Sun., July 26th - Family Dinner - 5:00 p.m. - Roast Beef menu

Legion Athletes Owen Neitzel and Adalee Turland pose with their medals, together with Branch 183 President Teri Leslie and Youth Education / Track & Field Chair Mark Ozorio. Adalee and Owen joined us at the Branch last Friday for our 100th Anniversary Celebration.

Veterans, our Colour Guard and the Remembrance Crosswalk Dedication

Chamber Executive Director Terry Marsh (far left) and Director Shannon Deschambault (far right) presented branch President Teri Leslie and Past President Jim McDonald with a certificate from the Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce.

Branch 183 District Golf Champs Keith Colley, Brenda Cooper, Carolyn Kelly and Jake Colley.

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