Kincardine Legion Corner

Dean Pollock won $1,046 in this week's Catch the Ace draw. He chose Envelope No. 7 which contained the Three of Clubs. In case you didn’t hear, we started this new round right back where we left off the last time, with a jackpot amount over $14,000. With your help, by purchasing tickets each week, we can build the jackpot and watch it grow. On-line ticket sales close Tuesday nights at midnight; check out kincardineace.com.

At the Saturday Meat Draw, the winner of the 50/50 draw was Heather Roppel who took took home $138. Scott Rossie was the week’s double-dipper. Congratulations to everyone who won a prize. Please remember there will be no Meat Draw, Aug. 2. Looking ahead a few weekends, we are getting closer to the Mega Meat Draw with TNT Boom which will be held Aug. 16, from 2-7 p.m.

Congratulations to the winning team of the July Trivia Night - Team Ruthless, and thank you to everyone who attended and helped to run the night.



Team Ruthless wins the July Trivia Night

On the donation front this week, the Kincardine Legion presented money to worthy causes, including a $500 donation to become a Strider Sponsor for the Huron-Bruce Kidney Walk in support of Christopher’s Crew, to raise awareness, fund crucial kidney research, and provide hope to families affected by kidney disease.



Kincardine Legion president Teri Leslie (left) presents a donation of $500 to Cathy Pennington of Christopher’s Crew, for the Huron-Bruce Kidney Walk

As well, the branch was proud to make a donation of $2,000 to PRANCE (Pegasus Riding Association Nurturing Challenged Equestrians). PRANCE is a therapeutic equestrian centre dedicated to the growth and development of individuals with intellectual, physical and emotional disabilities, through experiences with horses. The centre is located in Port Elgin.



Kincardine president Teri Leslie (left) presents a donation of $2,000 to PRANCE executive director Ann Marie Johnston, rider Jen McCullough, and volunteer Dianne Pennington

Here are some more Coming Events:
 

• Saturday, Aug. 9, - ‘A Night in Paris’ theme, Kincardine Swing Band Dance – 7-10 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 16 - Mega Meat Draw in the hall - 2:30- 7 p.m. Entertainment by TNT Boom
• Tuesday, Aug. 26 - ‘Big Band Cruise’ theme, Kincardine Swing Band Dance - 7-10 p.m.
  Saturday, Sept. 27 - Third Annual Lulu’s Band Hootenanny. Tickets are $40 each; available at the Legion Bar
• Sunday, Dec. 14 - the rescheduled date for The Ballaghs - 2 p.m. Ticket information will be available closer to the date.