Legion Corner for October 30th, 2025

Glenn Booker,
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

Tomorrow, Friday, October 31st, marks the start of our 2025 Poppy Campaign, and we will have Poppies available at the Legion Bar by donation. In addition, we will have the following items on sale should you wish to purchase them.

Lawn signs, (2 styles, 16x24") - $25; Metal Lawn Poppy - $20; Wristbands - $5 and Poppy Centres - $1.

Also, we could use some members to volunteer on Saturday, November 8th, to help canvass businesses. If you would like to help out, please reach out to our Poppy Chair, Sandra Benbow. Thank you in advance.

We wanted to remind everyone that this year we distributed our Poppy Donation Envelopes via the 'Blue Flyer Bag, during the week of October 27th. If you do not typically receive the Blue Flyer Bag they will also be available at the Legion Bar, Sleepers Bed Gallery and InStyle Hair Studio.

Instead of mailing your donation envelope, you can drop it off at the Legion Bar, Sleepers Bed Gallery, or InStyle Hair Studio, or message us on Facebook, and someone will arrange for a pickup. Last year you helped raise $52,274, and we want to try to do even better this year, with your help.

Every poppy counts. Every donation honours a veteran and the sacrifice they made for us.

We will continue to remind you of these important dates over the next few weeks... The Branch 183 Ceremonies of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, November 9th, at 2:00 p.m. in Tiverton at Tiverton Lion’s Memorial Park, and in Kincardine, where the service will take place on Tuesday, November 11th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Legion Hall, with the wreath-laying ceremony to follow at the cenotaph.

The Catch the Ace draw winner for Week #15 was Deborah Pannell. Deborah took home the Weekly Prize of $1,686!  She chose envelope #8, which revealed the Four of Diamonds, so the Ace remains hidden and we are projecting that the jackpot will grow to $30,000. Remember to pick up your tickets at any of our local retailers — the Kincardine Legion Bar, Kwik Way (Tiverton), Sleepers Bed Gallery, Jean’s Family Restaurant, or InStyle Hair Studio. Don’t forget, you can also buy your tickets online at kincardineace.com. As a little hint, we will have a guest writer doing the Legion Corner next week, and this person knows A LOT about our Catch the Ace, so perhaps expect some interesting info in this section next week 🙂 No pressure, maybe some stats? How many tickets have been pulled since inception perhaps?

At last weekend’s Meat Draw, we had triple double-dippers. Steph Rutledge, Shannon Allen and Brian McKay all won 2 prizes each. The winner of the 50/50 Draw was Doug Holtby and he took home $168.00. Remember we have a Meat Draw every Saturday, and our next MEGA Meat Draw will be coming on December 13th. This coming weekend, Kim will be at the Meat Draw once again if you wish to renew your Legion membership while the Early Bird rates apply.

For those that watch for these details, our dinner food for next week’s Bingo, on November 6th, will be Chili. Also, our November Trivia Night is next week, on Friday, November 7th. We will have food available for Trivia as well, including nachos and wings, and fries. Sign up your team today!

Approaching soon is our Annual Kincardine Legion Craft Show & Bake Sale, on Saturday November 15th, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations to the Bake Sale can be dropped off at the hall bar Friday afternoon or Saturday morning before 9:00.

Upcoming Events at Branch 183:
 

• Fri., Nov. 7th - Trivia Night - 7:00 p.m. 

• Sun., Nov. 9th - Remembrance Day Ceremony in Tiverton - 2:00 p.m.

• Tues., Nov. 11th - Remembrance Day Ceremony at Branch 183 - 10:00 a.m.

• Sat., Nov. 15th - Kincardine Legion Craft Show & Bake Sale - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Sun., Dec. 7th - Veterans Christmas Dinner - Details to come.

• Sat., Dec. 13th - MEGA Meat Draw - Music by Sweet Light Crude - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

• Sun., Dec. 14th - The rescheduled date for The Ballaghs - 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and will be ready to purchase next week.

• Wed., Dec. 31st - New Year’s Eve event with the Adam Cousins Band.

Legion Corner for October 23rd, 2025

Glenn Booker,
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

I want to start off this week with some important information about the upcoming 2025 Poppy Campaign, which runs from October 31st – November 11th. This campaign is a critical piece to how we help our Veterans, and with the current postal issues we are somewhat concerned.  We are really hoping that the public will pivot with us and make this year truly memorable!

This year we are distributing our Poppy Donation Envelopes via the 'Blue Flyer Bag' during the week of October 27th. If you do not typically receive the Blue Flyer Bag they will also be available at the Legion Bar, Sleepers Bed Gallery and InStyle Hair Studio.

Instead of mailing your donation envelope, you can drop it off at the same retailers above OR message us on Facebook and someone will arrange for a pickup.

All monies must go directly to Veterans, with the exception of a small percentage. That small percentage can be donated to our local hospital towards a specific piece of equipment, which we did last year purchasing a Blanket Warmer and an ECG Machine for the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation. Last year you helped raise $52,274 and we want to try to do even better this year, with your help.

Every Poppy Counts. Every Donation Honours A Veteran And The Sacrifice They Made For Us.

Now on to other news! Congratulations to Janet Edwards who won the weekly prize of $1,687 in the Week #14 Catch the Ace draw. Janet selected envelope #34 but it revealed the Queen of Clubs, so the Ace remains hidden. Next week’s estimated jackpot is expected to reach $28,000! Get your $5 tickets online, at the Legion Bar, or at any one of in-person retailers. Each purchase you make has an impact back into our community.

At the October 18th Meat Draw, we had a quadruple-dipper. Wait, did I read that correctly? Yes, it seems as if Jamie White won four times, and... you won’t believe this... he also won the 50/50 draw. Jamie took home $148 for the 50/50 win. If you see Jamie maybe see if you can get some tips or secrets out of him.

I know I remind you every week, but we just don’t want anyone to forget to take advantage of our Early Bird Legion rates. You can renew now, until November 30th, and save - memberships are $55, with a special $50 rate for Veterans. Kim will be at the Meat Draw again on Saturday if you have any questions or wish to renew with her.

Here is another reminder, as we are getting closer to Remembrance Day. The Branch 183 Ceremonies of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, November 9, at 2:00 p.m. in Tiverton at Tiverton Lion’s Memorial Park, and in Kincardine, where the service will take place on Tuesday, November 11, at 10:00 a.m. in the Legion Hall, with the wreath-laying ceremony to follow at the cenotaph.

It seems people enjoy hearing what the food will be for next week’s Bingo. So for next week, on October 30th, we will have Beef on a Bun back on the menu for $6.00. Also, in case you didn’t see it last week, plan ahead to attend the November Family Dinner, which is scheduled for Sunday, November 23rd, and turkey will be on the menu.

The Annual Kincardine Legion Craft Show & Bake Sale is coming in November. It will be on Saturday November 15th, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Admission is free. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated! Donations to the Bake Sale can be dropped off to the hall bar Friday afternoon or Saturday morning before 9:00.

Upcoming Events at Branch 183:

• Sun., Oct. 26th - Branch General Meeting, Hall - 2:00 p.m.

• Fri., Nov. 7th - Trivia Night - 7:00 p.m. 

• Sun., Nov. 9th - Remembrance Day Ceremony in Tiverton - 2:00 p.m.

• Tues., Nov. 11th - Remembrance Day Ceremony at Branch 183 - 10:00 a.m.

• Sat., Nov. 15th - Kincardine Legion Craft Show & Bake Sale - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Sun., Dec. 7th - Veterans Christmas Dinner - Details to come.

• Sat., Dec. 13th - MEGA Meat Draw - Music by Sweet Light Crude - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

• Sun., Dec. 14th - The rescheduled date for The Ballaghs - 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and will be ready to purchase next week.

• Wed., Dec. 31st - New Year’s Eve event with the Adam Cousins Band.

Legion Corner for October 16th, 2025

Glenn Booker,
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

The Catch the Ace draw Week #12 winner was Peddie Fyke. Peddie took home the weekly prize of $1,283, but did not find the Ace of Spades. Peddie chose envelope #39, which revealed the Jack of Clubs inside. Let’s see if we can push next week’s estimated jackpot to reach $25,500! Tickets are available at kincardineace.com, and at these local retailers: Kincardine Legion Bar, Kwik Way, Tiverton, Sleepers Bed Gallery, Jean’s Family Restaurant, and InStyle Hair Studio.

At the October 11th Meat Draw, we had just one double-dipper. Congrats to Lanna Colley, who won twice! The winner of the 50/50 Draw was Gary Goessel, and he took home $92.00. Congrats to all the winners. If you are coming to this Saturday’s Meat Draw and have not renewed your Legion Membership for 2026 (or would like to join), our Membership Chair, Kim, will be available to help you get your renewal done. Be sure to take advantage of our Early Bird Legion rates, from now until November 30th - memberships are $55, with a special $50 rate for Veterans.

A huge thank-you goes out to everyone who came to our Annual Envelope Stuffing Day on Thursday and made quick order of stuffing 

envelopes for the 2025 Poppy Campaign. It’s true... many hands make light work!

As a reminder, our Branch 183 Ceremonies of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, November 9, at 2:00 p.m. in Tiverton at Tiverton Lion’s Memorial Park, and in Kincardine, where the service will take place on Tuesday, November 11, at 10:00 a.m. in the Legion Hall, with the wreath-laying ceremony to follow at the cenotaph.

Many people have been enjoying the food we are providing before Bingo on Thursdays, with some people eating before they play and others just stopping in for dinner. For next week, on October 23rd, we will have Sausage on a Bun back on the menu for $6.00. 

While we are on the topic of food, our next Family Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, November 23rd, and turkey will be on the menu.  So be sure to save the date!

Lastly, we’ve got some news about our New Year’s Eve event with the Adam Cousins Band. Tickets are in and will go on sale at the Legion Bar starting after Remembrance Day, on November the 12th. Tickets are $50 for Legion Members, and $60 for non-members. This event sells out fast so be sure to get your tickets.

Upcoming Events at Branch 183:

• Sun., Oct. 19th - Lighthouse Swing Band - Theme is “The Great Gatsby” - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

• Sun., Oct. 26th - Branch General Meeting, Clubroom - 2:00 p.m.

• Fri., Nov. 7th - Trivia Night - 7:00 p.m. 

• Sun., Nov. 9th - Remembrance Day Ceremony in Tiverton - 2:00 p.m.

• Tues., Nov. 11th - Remembrance Day Ceremony at Branch 183 - 10:00 a.m.

• Sun., Dec. 7th - Veterans Christmas Dinner - Details to come.

• Sat., Dec. 13th - MEGA Meat Draw - Music by Sweet Light Crude - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

• Sun., Dec. 14th - The rescheduled date for The Ballaghs - 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and will be ready to purchase next week.

• Wed. Dec. 31st - New Year’s Eve event with the Adam Cousins Band.

Legion Corner for October 9th, 2025

Glenn Booker,
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

The Catch the Ace draw each week brings on such conflicting emotions, doesn’t it? We’re happy someone wins the weekly prize, and while we would clap if the winner also found the Ace, we really don’t want that to happen, because we all want to see the jackpot grow bigger. So it’s awesome that our Week #12 winner Jennifer Virtue took home the Weekly Prize of $1,415! But, since Jennifer’s choice of envelope #24 revealed the Six of Clubs, the Ace remains hidden, and we get to grow the jackpot. With your help and ticket purchases, we estimate next week’s jackpot will reach $24,000. So don’t delay, pick up your tickets today!

At last weekend’s Meat Draw we once again had double triple-dippers. Congrats to Scott Allen and Heather Roppel who won both three prizes each! The winner of the 50/50 Draw was Steve Musselman and he took home $67.50 - congrats Steve!

Thursday, October 16th is our Annual Envelope Stuffing Day. If you would like to help us stuff Poppies in envelopes, please join us and help us prepare for the 2025 Poppy Campaign. Coffee and muffins will be available at 9:00 a.m. and lunch will be served. Thank you in advance, and feel free to bring a friend!
As a reminder, our Branch 183 Ceremonies of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, November 9, at 2:00 p.m. in Tiverton at Tiverton Lion’s Memorial Park, and in Kincardine, where the service will take place on Tuesday, 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 $65 each. All wreaths will be labelled and announced by our emcee as they are presented.
Please reach out to our Poppy Chair, Sandra Benbow, at sbenbow183@outlook.com to ask for our easy order form, and instructions on how to e-transfer if you are interested.

We are continuing with having food available before Bingo on Thursdays, and next week on October 16th, we will have Chilli on the menu for $6.00. Remember you don’t have to be playing Bingo to come out for the food, you can just come for dinner.

A big thank you to Todd Thompson for hosting our October Trivia Night. During the night Branch 183 made a $1,000 donation to Todd’s Movember campaign for men’s health. Congratulations to Team PHC who came out on top and won the night, but just by a slim margin of 2 1/2 points. Looking ahead, the November Trivia will be on Friday, November 7th.

A reminder that our early bird Legion membership campaign is still on! From now until November 30th, memberships are $55, with a special $50 rate for Veterans. Kim, our Membership Chair, is available to answer questions and can often be found at the Saturday Meat Draws with forms ready. If you prefer, online renewal is also quick and easy. Take advantage of early bird pricing while it lasts!

Looking ahead, this Friday, October 10th @ 9:30 am, the Walkies Talkies of 183 are hosting an Open House in the hall at the Legion. Come meet The Walkie Talkies, a group of active seniors who are always moving and learning. Everyone is welcome, so drop in and find out what this terrific group is all about. 

Upcoming Events at Branch 183:
 

• Fri., Oct. 10th - Walkie Talkies Open House - 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

• Sun., Oct. 19th - Lighthouse Swing Band - Theme is “The Great Gatsby” - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

• Sun., Oct. 26th - Branch General Meeting, Clubroom - 2:00 p.m.

• Fri., Nov. 7th - Trivia Night - 7:00 p.m.

• Sun., Nov. 9th - Remembrance Day Ceremony in Tiverton - 2:00 p.m.

• Tues., Nov. 11th - Remembrance Day Ceremony at Branch 183 - 10:00 a.m.

• Sun., Dec. 7th - Veterans Christmas Dinner - Details to come.

• Sat., Dec. 13th - MEGA Meat Draw - Music by Sweet Light Crude - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

• Sun., Dec. 14th - The rescheduled date for The Ballaghs - 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and will be ready to purchase next week.

Branch 183 Charity Chair, Mark Ozorio presents a $1,000 Donation to Todd Thompson to go toward his Movember fundraising in support of men’s health.

Winners of the October Trivia Night - Team PHC.

Membership Dues for 2025

Membership dues for 2025 are $60/yr for all Affiliate, Associate and Non-military Ordinary members. Military vets dues are still $50/yr.

The early bird period for paying 2025 dues will start on of September 1st, 2024 and run until November 30th, 2024. Please take advantage of the program which saves you $5 off your regular dues. Membership dues for 2025 are payable by cash or cheque or debit 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 2025" or "membership" in the comment box before submitting it electronically through your bank.) This will allow our admin assistant to properly record your payment.

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 6:45 pm. 

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.

 

Legion Recycling Bin

Currently accepting donations. R.C. Legion Br.183 Kincardine now has a recycling bin located in the rear of the branch. The bin will accept items which are slightly used such as clothing, housewares, shoes, linens, books and toys. All items must be in a sealed plastic bag. Only items which will go in the bin are accepted. Your support is appreciated.

Free Fishing for Veterans & Serving Canadian Forces