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C'est le Temps des Sucres
Rene Cusson is organizing an outing to a Cabane a Sucre this year. There is a sign up sheet at the Legion for all those interested in going. More information to follow.
When: April 25th 2009, departure 11:30am
Where: Cabane a Sucre Gilbert Ethier
7766 Rang St-Vincent, St Benoit
Cost: $20.00 per person

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Sunday, April 12th, 2009
from 8:30 am to 11:00am
 Easter Brunch
 Cost  5.00$ per adult and 2.50$ per child.
 An Easter Egg hunt will start at 12:00pm
 the children will be divided into different age groups to ensure that egg collecting remains fair to all. There will be prizes and face painting as well!!

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Sunday March 15th ~1:00pm
St Anne's Veterans' Annual Visit

On Sunday March 15th 2009 we had the honour once again of having 22 Veterans from Ste Anne’s hospital spend a wonderful afternoon with us.
The day was a great success thanks to Comrade Daniel Dion and all the branch members and volunteers who came out to support the event.
The Veterans were entertained by the group Midnight Stage along with the Moran Academy Irish Dancers and the Gut Bucket Band.
They were served a delicious lunch of Turkey a la King followed by cake and coffee prepared by our very own branch chefs Joanne Dicaire and Rene Cusson along with all the volunteers in the kitchen. Over 90 meals were served in all.
Before getting on the bus to go back to the hospital they were all given a beautiful Legion blanket.
We also had the honour and pleasure of installing Mr. Arsenault to our branch. A big welcome to Mr. Arsenault to Branch 185!
Many of the vets mentioned that they were already looking forward to their visit next year! And we look forward to having them all return. Click here for Pictures

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Ice Fishing Tournament

On February 28th Branch 185 held its first annual ice fishing tournament to raise money for the vets day dinner.
This being the first attempt, the Legion had an excellent turnout.
They raised over $500.00 and also raised over $100 with a 50/50 draw for the kids Christmas party.

20 adults entered the tournament along with 5 children. The day ended with a spaghetti supper, followed by trophies to the winners of the Tournament along with door prizes. A total of 85 meals were served. Everyone had a great time and it was an all around successful family day.

A special thank you to René Cusson and all the volunteers. Donations were made by RCL Branch 185, Poulet Dore, Boni Soir, Canadian Tire, Ville de Deux Montagnes, IGA, Giant Tiger, Eclipse as well as many anonymous donations. Without these people and all who donated this event could not have been such a success. Hats of to Rene and his team!

Click here for pictures

Legion 185 Presents $3000 to St-Anne's Hospital Recreation Services


 

On Sunday October 26, 2008, Legion Branch 185 was proud to present the money raised by the 185 softball team headed by Michael Neville. This money was raised at the August 23rd softball tournament and with a drawing for two ViA Rail passes following the tournament. This money goes to the St-Anne's Recreation Services Patient Trust Fund and will be used to help pay for services such as Zoo Therapy and entertainment for the residents of Saint Anne's. Micheline St-Germain was very happy to accept this money on behalf of the residents. She also gave us a tour of the new wing of the hospital as well a tour of the transformation of the rooms in the tower part of the hospital. There are still a few years to go in the renovation but the improvement is truly amazing. Thanks to every who donated to help the softball team raise the great amount of money. For a few more pictures, click here. 

Mike Neville and Dan Dion Share Legionnaire of the Year Awards

Mike Neville and Danny Dion both were honoured with the Legionnaire of the Year awards for 2008. Mike for his outstanding work with the softball team and raising $3000 for the Saint-Anne's Veterans Hospital and Dan for his excellent work as a trustee for the past year.
Leo Slovik was also recognized for having finally gotten his two medals from World War II. Whoever was in charge of getting him his medals couldn't trace Leo for years and they finally gave up. His daughter made the effort to contact the right people and he finally received them this year.
Click here for pictures of the Awards Ceremony.  
 

Legion 185 Softball Team Has a Perfect Season
Check out the Softball Link above

Friday Steak Nights
On the last Friday of the month, there will be a steak supper for the low price of $7.00.
 

The July Steak Night was a success with over 60 meals served
Reservations are strongly suggested

New Years Eve Dance
December 31 - 18:00pm
The cost is $25.00 per person includes a buffet after midnight.
 Music and entertainment will be provided by
Annie & Jay of Biko Productions.
For info and to purchase tickets see the bartender on duty.

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Children’s Christmas Party

On Saturday December 13th 2008 the Legion Br.185 will be having a children’s Christmas party. It's from 1pm to 4pm. The ages are from newborn to 10 years old. There will be coloring, games, music, hot chocolate and cookies. As well the main man, Santa will make an appearance to give out presents to the children.

This year ALL CHILDREN MUST BE REGISTERED in order to receive a gift. The cost for all gifts is covered by donations from members; therefore there are no fees associated with this event.
For registration see the Barman on duty.
The cut-off date for registration is December 8th 2008.

Ottawa War Museum Bus Trip
Saturday July 26th 2008

The long awaited Ottawa bus trip to the Canadian War Museum is finally here! Below you will find information and pricing for this trip. The cost of the buses (very expensive given today’s fuel prices) will be covered by the funds raised over two years of 50/50 draws.
There will be a spaghetti lunch served at Montgomery Legion Branch 351 in Ottawa.

Departure Br.185 8:00am  Arrival Museum 10:30am

Departure Museum 1:00 PM Arrival Ottawa Legion 1: 10 PM

Departure Ottawa Legion TBA Arrival Br.185 TBA

Bus Price Free

Museum Pricing: Free
 For Ordinary Member (Including 3 Family members)
(Legion card or Military card needed as proof)

$7.00 For Associate/Affiliate Members

$5.00 Children (3 to 17)

 FreeChildren under 3

Lunch at Ottawa Legion $5.00

Limited seats available sign up and pay at the bar now!

Deadline July 23rd 2008. Sorry, no reservations.

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Funeral Service & Reception

For Patricia Ann Larivière (Klimas)

At the Legion
Saturday, June 14th, 2008 From 12:00 to 2:00 PM

Click here for the Montreal Gazette obituary or to sign her guestbook

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Father’s Day
June 15^th, 2008
Family day at the Legion

Come join us! 

Live music by Members of the Midnight Stage Band 

Available:
Hot Smoked Meat Sandwich       3.00$
Hamburgers                               1.25$
 Hot Dogs                                   0.75$ 

Proceeds to go to the Kids Christmas Party Fund.

Name for a Father’s Day Basket to be drawn!

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Legion Service for Margaret Shepherd At the Hillcrest cemetery June 8th 2008 at 1:00PM

Service for Steve Whitehead, at the Hillcrest cemetery, Saturday May 31^st.At 1pm.

Our condolences go out to family and friends of Donald Greet who passed away Sunday March 30, 2008.

GREET, Donald. 1942-2008. Passed away at sixty-six years of age, peacefully on March 30, 2008. The everlasting love between Donald Greet, his wife Annette (predeceased) and daughter Kimberly, will continue to thrive with a family bond that will never be broken. A man of strength, laughter and love who will live on forever in our hearts, our minds and our souls. Ashes will be held at Guay Funeral Home, 1004 Oka Road, Deux-Montagnes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, April 6. Service will follow at All Saints Church, 248 18th Avenue, Deux-Montagnes. Published in the Montreal Gazette on 4/4/2008.

Congratulations to Neil MacDonald and Pat LeGresley who came in second at the District Crib Tournament held at the Ste-Therese branch, March 29,2008.

Click here for a slide show of the 2008 St Anne's Vets visit March 15, 2008