Upcoming Events
Unless specified - Events are open to
NON-members
Click here for a slide show on the Remembrance Weekend
Children's Christmas Party.
On Saturday December 15th 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,
along with some special prizes to be given by random draw.
This event is for members and non-members alike, so bring down your children or
grandchildren, nieces, nephews or just borrow some kids! The more the merrier !!
New Year's Eve Dance
On Dec.31st starting at 8:00pm the Legion will be having it's annual New Year's Eve Dance. The cost is $25.00/person and that includes a buffet after midnight. There will be music provided by the country/rock band called Midnight Stage along with door prizes given out during the evening. For more information or to purchase tickets see the bartender on duty at the Legion or call 450-472-6530. All are welcome!!
Remembrance Day Parade Sunday
November 11, 2007
Noon Executive and group photo
12:45 Group leaves for cemetery
13:00 Ceremony at Cemetery
13:45 Parade leaves Branch to form up on 13th avenue central park.
14:00 Parade moves off
14:10 Passes reviewing stand (city hall )
14:30 Arrives at Legion Parade Grounds for Remembrance Day Services and
Wreath Laying.
15:00 After the Service, all Parade participants are invited into the
hall.
Hot chocolate for those under the age of 18. All those over 18 will be welcome
in the Lounge.
Message for Remembrance Day
It is the VETERAN , not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the VETERAN , not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN , not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN , not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN , not the politician, Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the VETERAN , who salutes the Flag,
It is the VETERAN , who serves under the Flag,
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
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On Friday November 9th 2007 R.C.L. 185 has been invited to join the Remembrance Ceremonies for Native Americans that served and are buried at Pine Hill Cemetery in Oka. We are looking for anyone interested in participating in this pre-Remembrance day event. All you need is your Legion Uniform and to meet at Branch 185 at 9:30am Nov 9th. We will be leaving around 9:45 for the 10:30 ceremony and afterwards we are invited to a local school for coffee and snacks.
2007 Poppy Campaign Needs Your Help!
Due to circumstances beyond Branch 185 control, the new Poppy Chairman will be 1st. Vice President James Conlan. He is desperately looking for volunteers to help in any way possible to try and make this years campaign a success. Seeing as how the campaign has already started you can contact Jim directly at 514-229-5517 or 450-473-3974 or just drop by the Branch and sign up on the posted schedule on the bulletin board.
Legion Softball Back at 185
On Sunday July 8th Br.185 will be playing softball
against Br.216 Laval West. The game starts at 1pm at Olympia Park on Guy street.
Also on Saturday July 14th Br.185 will be playing against Br.04 Verdun also at
1pm and at Olympia. There will be B.B.Q. after the game on the 14th back down at
Br.185. Hamburgers for $1.00 and hot dogs for 50 cents.
Come on out and cheer on the team!
Game 1 vs Laval West Br 216 - Score 17-6 for 185
Game 2 vs Verdun Br 4 - Score 14-11 for 185 -
Pictures
Game 3 vs Pointe St-Charles Saturday July 28 Score 12-12
Pictures
Game 4 vs Laval West at Olympia Park Sunday August 12 Score 12-0
August 17-18-19 Legion 185 in Rock Holt Memorial Tournament
August 25 - Legion Br 185 Tournament - Olympia Park - Games start at 8:30am -
Games cancelled due to weather and field conditions BBQ still on at 6:00pm
Game 6 vs Pointe St-Charles Legion Score 11-1 for 185 - Saturday September 9 1pm
Olympia Park Corn Roast to follow
Game 7 Player Appreciation Day Saturday September 15 Noon Olympia Park - Rained
out
Game 8 vs Verdun Br. 4 in Verdun - Final Score 8-7 for Branch 4 Saturday
September 21
Final Game vs Rawdon in Rawdon Final 28-1 For Br185 - Saturday September 29 1:00pm
Pictures March 10th, 2007 - Annual St Anne's Hospital Veterans Visit
This We Support Our Troops pins is for sale at
the Legion for $2
with all the money going to our Canadian troops overseas.
Tom Murphy also has them for sale if you happen to see him.
Pictures November 11th 2006 - 60th Annual Remembrance Day Dinner
Pictures November 12th 2006 - Parade and Ceremonies