Legion Corner for October 8th, 2026

Glenn Booker
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

As our 2026 Poppy Campaign approaches, we need your help! Sign-up sheets are now posted on the bulletin board at the Branch for three volunteer opportunities: stuffing envelopes on Thursday, October 15th (starting at 9:00 a.m.), delivering poppy boxes to local businesses on Friday, October 23rd, and tagging on Saturday, October 24th. Please add your name to the sheets, as every pair of hands makes a difference.

Please note, our Branch 183 Ceremonies of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, November 8, at 2:00 p.m. in Tiverton at Tiverton Lion’s Memorial Park, and in Kincardine, where the service will take place on Wednesday, November 11, at 10:00 a.m. in the Legion Hall, with the wreath-laying ceremony to follow at the cenotaph.
If any local businesses or individuals wish to purchase and place a wreath of Remembrance at one or both of these ceremonies, we are offering wreaths at $65 each. All wreaths will be labelled and announced by our emcee as they are presented. Please reach out to our Poppy Chair, Jackie Tomajko, at jackietomajko.183@gmail.com to ask for our easy order form, and instructions on how to e-transfer if you are interested. If you are looking for Poppy-related items, there is quite a selection on the Poppy Store site at www.poppystore.ca.

As well, don't forget that Branch 183 will be sponsoring a week of activities at the Davidson Centre during the week of Remembrance Day, November 8th to 14th. We will be doing three Public Skates, a Public Swim, and the whole week of after-school Drop-in Gym times.

Congratulations to our September 50/50 grand prize winner, Marty Furnivall, who won the $8,085 jackpot. Thanks again for your support, Marty! Our October Kin Cares 50/50 draw is now underway, and the jackpot is already approaching $9,000. The first early bird draw happens tomorrow (Friday) at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale until Saturday, October 31st — online until 11:59 p.m. at kincares5050.ca, in person at the Branch, and now also at the Grey Matter Beer Company. Proceeds support our veterans and the hospital expansion.

Last Saturday's Meat Draw spread the love around, with eight different winners taking home meat prizes, which are now supplied by Beefway. Congratulations to Rick, Jill, Mary, Cathy, Stephanie, Kathleen, Heather and Charlie! And a big congrats to Marianne Parkin, who pocketed the 50/50 prize of $134.

Attention Veterans! The Zone Commander has chosen Sunday, October 25th for this fall's Veterans Lunch, to be held at Branch 140 in Clinton. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. for registration, with the opening ceremony at noon. The cost is $15.00, and dress is Legion uniform if you have one, or equivalent civilian attire. This event is open to all veterans and their spouses or caregivers. You do not have to be a Legion member to attend.

A friendly reminder that Early Bird Membership Renewal is still going strong. Congratulations to Sherry Roumey, who paid her 2027 Membership dues in September and won 4 tickets to our Dueling Pianos Fundraiser for the BUILDKD+ Campaign. Get your renewal done before the end of November for just $55. That's $10 off the regular price, and you'll be entered into our next draw, which is for 2 tickets to our New Year's Eve party featuring Adam Cousins. You can renew online or simply pop into the Branch bar to pay in person. Veterans, please note: to receive your $50 Veteran renewal rate, renew at the Branch or by e-transfer to kincardinelegion@gmail.com, since the online system charges the full $55. If you have any questions, just ask our Membership Chair, Kim.

The Dueling Pianos Event is tomorrow night and is sold out! This should be a fantastic evening for a great cause, the BUILDKD+ Campaign. If you're coming, please bring along some cash for song requests: every dollar goes right back to the campaign. Have fun, everyone!

Thanks to everyone who came out for Trivia Night last Friday. Team Witches Brew came out on top of this fun-filled night. Our next Trivia Night is Friday, November 6th, and sign-up starts Monday, October 26th at the Legion Bar. Mark your calendars: we're holding a Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, November 7th at 1:00 p.m. at the Branch. More details to come, so stay tuned to our Facebook page.

Branch 183 Upcoming Events:

📌 Fri., Oct. 9th - Kin Cares 50/50 October Early Bird Draw - 4:00 p.m.
📌 Fri., Oct. 9th - Dueling Pianos Event - 7:00 p.m. - Fundraiser for the BUILDKD+ Campaign, SOLD OUT.
📌 Thurs., Oct. 15th - Envelope Stuffing for the Poppy Campaign, 9:00 a.m.
📌 Sun., Oct. 25th - Branch General Meeting - 2:00 p.m.
📌 Sun., Oct. 25th - Family Dinner - 5:00 p.m.
📌 Fri., Oct. 30th - Music Bingo Night - 7:00 p.m. - Food available from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
📌 Fri., Nov. 6th - Trivia Night - 7:00 p.m. - Sign-ups will open up on Monday, October 26th.
📌 Sat., Nov. 7th - Cornhole Tournament - 1:00 p.m. - Details to come.

September Kin Cares 50/50 Jackpot winner Marty Furnivall receives his cheque for $8,085 from Legion President Teri Leslie.


October Trivia Night winning team, Witches Brew.
 

Legion Corner for October 1st, 2026

Glenn Booker
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

Trivia Night is tomorrow night and there are still a few tables left, so drop in to the Legion Bar to sign your team up. We also heard there is a team that is in need of a couple players, so if you might want to join their team, just stop in and ask one of our bartenders about it.

As we prepare for Remembrance Day and our Poppy Campaign, we want to remind you that Thursday, October 15th is our Annual Envelope Stuffing Day. If you would like to help us stuff Poppies into envelopes, please join us and help us prepare for the 2026 Poppy Campaign. Coffee and muffins will be available, and we will be starting at 9:00 a.m. Thank you in advance, and feel free to bring a friend!

Early Bird Membership Renewal is officially underway! Renew your membership between now and the end of November for just $55 to save $10 off the regular price. Getting it sorted out early also puts your name in the draw for some fantastic perks. Renew before the end of October to enter a draw for two tickets to our New Year’s Eve party featuring Adam Cousins. You can easily complete your renewal online or simply drop by the Branch bar to pay in person. A special reminder for our Veterans: please renew right at the Branch or via e-transfer to kincardinelegion@gmail.com to ensure you receive your $50 Veteran renewal rate, as the online system charges the standard $55. If you have any questions along the way, feel free to reach out to our Membership Chair, Kim. 

Looking for a fantastic lunch spot? Starting Monday, October 5th, our weekday Soup and Bun lunch special will be officially underway at Branch 183. Drop in Monday to Friday from noon to 2:00 p.m. to grab a cup of the day’s soup and a fresh roll for only $5.00. Head over to our Facebook page to check out the weekly soup line-up and see what's on the menu for each day.

A big thank you to everyone who came out yesterday for the introductory meeting of our new Kincardine Men’s Shed group! We had a fantastic turnout, and Fred Wolsey organized a really sharp, well-run session to introduce the concept to the community. Designed as a welcoming, pressure-free space for men to eventually collaborate on projects, pursue hobbies, share practical skills, or just enjoy good conversation over a coffee, the initiative is already off to an impressive start. If you missed the first session or are curious about getting involved, the next meeting is next week, on Wednesday, Oct. 7th at 9:00 a.m., and newcomers are always welcome. Coffee will be available for $1.75 a cup.

The Branch 183 Golf Tournament was held at Ainsdale on Sept. 27th with 48 golfers out on the links. Congratulations to the winning team, which was made up of Phil and Shelley Gauthier and Noel and Corrine Cleary. The winners in the ‘Longest Drive’ contest for the men’s and women's were Candy Hewitt and Don Rosart. The ‘Closest to the Pin’ winners for men’s and women's were Shannon Allen and Phil Gauthier. The weather was great, the comradeship was flowing, everyone had a great day, followed by an excellent supper back at the Branch.

Cathy sends out her thanks to Mike, Holly, Kirk, Stephanie, Carol and Marilyn for working the kitchen and bar for the event on Sunday. See you all next year.

Our September Kin Cares 50/50 draw closed at midnight last night. The live draw for big jackpot will be happening at Grey Matter Beer Company at 4:00 p.m. today (Oct. 1). A big thanks to Grey Matter for agreeing to guest host our mobile ticket terminal for the entire month of October. It will be very easy to grab your October tickets when there for food or refreshments. Congratulations again to Ashley Baldwin, who dropped in to the Branch to pick up her $250 Early Bird Draw cheque.

At the September 26th Meat Draw the prizes were all evenly distributed with no double-dippers at all. Looking at the winners though, we did have quite a few whose names seemed to start with the letter C and D this past week, such as Deb, David, Cathy, Christine, Carolyn, and also a different Cathy. Congratulations to all the winners as well as to Shelly Grieve who was the 50/50 winner and took home a cash prize of $107.

Lastly, thanks to everyone who came out to our September Music Bingo Night last Friday. We had a good crowd and some great music, and we definitely saw more band shirts in the crowd.  So let's keep that up and perhaps create the beginning of a tradition where you wear your favorite T-shirt to Music Bingo. MC Russ helped everyone with the songs they didn't know, and while we had a bit of cross-pollination on some of the playlists, it's always fun to sing Cotton Eye Joe three times, right?

Branch 183 Upcoming Events:

• Fri., Oct. 2nd - Trivia Night - 7:00 p.m. - Sign-ups are open now, at the Legion Bar.

• Fri., Oct. 9th - Dueling Pianos Event - 7:00 p.m. - Fundraiser for the BUILDKD+ Campaign, tickets on sale now.

• Thurs., Oct. 15th - Envelope Stuffing for the Poppy Campaign, in the a.m.

• Sun., Oct. 25th - Branch General Meeting - 2:00 p.m.

• Sun., Oct. 25th - Family Dinner - 5:00 p.m. 

• Fri., Oct. 30th - Music Bingo Night - 7:00 p.m. - Food available from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• Fri., Nov. 6th - Trivia Night - 7:00 p.m. - Sign-ups are open now, at the Legion Bar.

September Kin Cares 50/50 Early Bird winner #2 Ashley Baldwin receives her cheque for $250 from Legion President Teri Leslie.

There was a good crowd for the introductory meeting of the Men’s Shed group in the Hall at Branch 183 this week.

Legion Corner for September 24th, 2026

Glenn Booker
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

You might have seen that September 20-26 is National Legion Week. Dominion Command established this Canada-wide observance in 2023 to help tell the Legion story and remind folks that you don’t need to have served in the military to be part of what we do. It always starts on the third Sunday in September in honour of Battle of Britain Day, which commemorates the decisive air campaign of 1940 and honours the courage and sacrifice of the Allied aircrews, particularly Canadians, who played a critical role in preventing a German invasion of Britain. With our big Centenary year underway and the Poppy Campaign just around the corner, we really wanted to use this time to say thank you. To our members, our behind-the-scenes volunteers, and the folks who step up every time we need a hand: you’re the whole reason our Branch is here and able to support our community. We couldn’t do it without you!

That said, don’t forget we are in Early Bird Renewal time for memberships. Renew anytime between now and the end of November for just $55, which saves you $10 off the regular price. Getting it done early also puts you in the running for some great monthly prizes. Renew before September runs out for a chance to win four tickets to our upcoming Dueling Pianos show, or renew in October for a shot at two tickets to our New Year’s Eve party with Adam Cousins. Getting your card renewed is quick and easy, whether you do it online or just pop by the Branch bar to settle up in person.
We strongly encourage all of our Veterans to renew their Memberships at the Branch or via e-transfer (kincardinelegion@gmail.com) to be sure to receive our special Veterans renewal rate of $50. If you renew online it will charge you $55. If you have any questions about renewals, feel free to reach out to our Membership Chair Kim.

Exciting news! Branch 183 will be sponsoring a whole week of activities at the Davidson Centre during the week of Remembrance Day, November 8th to 14th. We have arranged to sponsor three Public Skates, a Public Swim, and the whole week of Drop-in Gym times. As we approach Remembrance Day, we encourage Branch members to help out where they can and want to remind everyone that we will be having a morning to stuff envelopes on Thursday, October 15th.

We want to give a big thank-you to Jim McDonald for donating his time and expertise to build a new main table for the Club Room. This table, where occasionally a little bravado is served, sits near the big TV. The new one is a little easier to get around, and looked great as the head table at last Sunday’s General Membership Meeting, very executive!

We have some more exciting news for our Kin Cares 50/50 draw! Mike and the crew at Grey Matter Beer have agreed to guest host our mobile ticket terminal for the entire month of October, making it super easy to grab your tickets while enjoying a fresh local brew. To kick things off, we are doing our live September grand prize draw right at the brewery on Thursday, October 1st at 4:00 p.m. Come hang out, grab a pint, and see who takes home the massive September jackpot. You will also be among the very first to buy your October tickets from your seat at Grey Matter.
We also want to send congratulations to Ashley Baldwin, last week’s $250 Early Bird winner with lucky ticket #119069337! Buying early definitely pays off, but you still have time to get in on the action. Our September jackpot is already sitting at over $13,700, and tickets are on sale until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30th.

Cathy Alcombrack is having a great month, as she won the 50/50 draw again and took home a cash prize of $120 cash, and also won a meat prize. Stephanie Rutledge was the double-dipper, winning two meat prizes.

In upcoming events, tonight is the last Burger Night at Bingo, so come on out and enjoy them one last time. Next week we will have Chili on the menu before Bingo. Also, be sure to come to the October 8th Bingo, as we will have 15 turkeys to be given away that night. As for our September Music Bingo, that is tomorrow night, the 25th, and we will be offering some food from 6-7 before we start the games. We will have mashed potatoes with 2 yorkshires, topped with beef & gravy, or beef on a bun for sale to fill you up before we play, and to give you energy for singing. A book of 10 cards, with 2 cards for each of the 5 games, is just $10, and don’t forget to wear your favourite band shirt.

Sign-ups are now open for our next Trivia Night, which will be Friday, October 2nd, so get your team of 8 registered at the Legion Bar. We are getting low on tickets for our Great Canadian Dueling Pianos event on Friday, October 9th. So if you are hoping to help support the BUILDKD+ Campaign while being entertained at a fun-filled night, stop by the Branch soon and get your tickets.

Good luck to everyone this weekend at the Branch Golf Tournament! The weather is looking good. Also, don’t forget that next Wednesday is the introductory meeting for the new Men’s Shed Group, at 9:30 a.m. in the Hall.

Branch 183 Upcoming Events:
🎤 Fri., Sept. 25th - Music Bingo Night - 7:00 p.m. - Food available from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
⛳ Sun., Sept. 27th - Branch Golf Tournament - 2:30 p.m.
📌 Wed. Sept. 30th - Men’s Shed Introductory Meeting - 9:30 a.m.
📌 Fri., Oct. 2nd - Trivia Night - 7:00 p.m. - Sign-ups are open now, at the Legion Bar.
🎹 Fri., Oct. 9th - Dueling Pianos Event - 7:00 p.m. - Fundraiser for the BUILDKD+ Campaign, tickets on sale now.
💖 Thurs., Oct. 15th - Envelope Stuffing for the Poppy Campaign, in the a.m.


The new Club Room table at Branch 183, made by Past President Jim McDonald.

Legion Corner for September 17th, 2026

Glenn Booker
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

Let’s start off this week with a huge thank-you to everyone who was involved in planning and running last weekend's Down East Lobster Feast. It was a fantastic night and we want to thank Lobster Jamie, Lighthouse Keeper Peter Wolfe, as well as Kathryn Hart, and the kitchen gang for putting that great meal together. The Celtic Hillbillies, who traveled up from Sarnia, were a big hit as well. Thanks to everyone who attended and gave us great feedback. We are already talking about doing this one again for sure!

Our September Kin Cares 50/50 draw is closing in on $13,000 and still growing. Congratulations go to Jackie Bruce, who won $500 in last Friday’s first Early Bird draw. Thank you for supporting Kin Cares 50/50, Jackie. Tomorrow we will have our second Early Bird draw, so get your tickets if you haven’t already. Kin Cares 50/50 is our ultimate win-win project, funding veteran support and hospital expansion right here at home.

At the September 12 Meat Draw, Doc Roppel was the lucky double-dipper, taking home two prizes. Angie Hardy took home the $188.00 cash prize in the 50/50 draw. Plans are already in the works for our next MEGA Meat Draw, which will be on Saturday, December 5th.

We’ve got some exciting news if you love a great lunch deal. Starting in October, Branch 183 will be offering a daily Soup and Bun lunch special, Monday to Friday, from Noon to 2:00 p.m. You will get a cup of the daily flavour and a roll for just $5.00. You can follow our Facebook page for more info and to see what flavours will be offered.

Get ready to rock, Kincardine! Branch 183 is turning up the volume for an unforgettable night of music, community, and an incredible cause as we proudly host an epic fundraiser for the BUILDKD+ Campaign supporting the brand-new Kincardine District Senior School, featuring the phenomenal Great Canadian Dueling Pianos, as seen on Canada’s Got Talent! The excitement unfolds on Friday, October 9th, with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. and the high-energy show kicking off at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are just $50 per person and are available now at the Legion bar, but you'll want to act fast because they are already over half sold and flying out the door! Expect non-stop laughter, incredible sing-alongs, and an absolute powerhouse performance from this viral sensation. If you want a quick sneak peek of the magic in store, look them up on YouTube to see how much fun they bring to the stage. Don't miss out on the party of the season, grab your tickets today before they are completely gone!

Good news, members! Our Early Bird membership renewal is on now, through the end of November at a discounted rate of $55.00, saving you $10 off the regular price. Renewing early automatically enters you into our fun monthly draws. If you renew this month, you will be entered for a chance to win four tickets to our upcoming Dueling Pianos performance, and if you renew in October, you'll have a shot at winning two tickets to our New Year's Eve event. If you have any questions about Early Bird renewals, feel free to ask at this Sunday’s general membership meeting. Renewing is quick and easy—you can complete your renewal online or drop by the Legion bar to take care of it today!

Congratulations to Team British Invasion who won last Friday’s Trivia Night at the Legion, and thanks to Laura for another fun night. Next Friday, September 25th, is our next Music Bingo night with all-new playlists. We noticed many people wearing band and music shirts to Music Bingo, so let’s make it a thing. Next week wear your favourite, or maybe just your most prized, band/artist shirt to Music Bingo. As usual, we will have booklets for the 5 games for only $10, and food available from 6:00-7:00. The first game starts right at 7:00 and prizes for each game typically ramp up from about $75 to around $200 for the final game, depending on turnout. Hope to see you there, and bring some friends!

To wrap up this week we just wanted to mention that Branch 183 recently gave a $2,000 donation to the 2nd Kincardine Scouts, which went towards helping them secure a new trailer for all their adventures. They are currently looking for Leaders to help start a Troop for ages 11-14, so if you are interested reach out via their Facebook page.

Branch 183 Upcoming Events:
🍁 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.
🍁Wed. Sept. 30th - Men’s Shed Introductory Meeting - 9:30 a.m.
🍁Fri., Oct. 9th - Dueling Pianos Event - 7:00 p.m. - Fundraiser for the BUILDKD+ Campaign, tickets on sale now.
🍁Thurs. Oct. 15th - Envelope Stuffing for the Poppy Campaign



August Kin Cares 50/50 Early Bird winner Jackie Bruce receives her cheque for $500 from Legion President Teri Leslie.


2nd Kincardine Scouts Troop receives their $2000 cheque from Legion President Teri Leslie.
 

Membership Dues for 2027

Membership dues for 2027 are $65/yr for all Affiliate, Associate and Non-military Ordinary members. Military vets dues are $50/yr.

Our Early Bird membership renewals are officially underway! The early bird period runs from September 1st through November 30th, 2026, letting you lock in your rate at a discounted price of $55.00—saving $10 off the regular fee. Beyond getting your 2027 dues paid, early renewal automatically enters you into our exclusive monthly prize draws. Renew this month for a chance to win four tickets to our upcoming Dueling Pianos performance, or renew in October to be entered for two tickets to our New Year's Eve event.

Membership dues are payable by cash, cheque, or debit/visa at the local branch. Online renewal is also possible at portal.legion.ca using your membership number and following the instructions. Additionally, an e-transfer option is available by sending your dues to kinlegion@bmts.com (please note that you must include the words "membership" or "dues" in the comment box before submitting it electronically through your bank so our admin assistant can properly record your payment). If you have any questions about your membership, please reach out to our Membership Chair at 05-183@legion.ca.
Kim McElroy Membership Chair Branch 183 Kincardine.

New Group Starting Up

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.