Kincardine Legion Corner

Louise Babbitt of Kincardine won $1,910 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 15 which revealed the Seven of Hearts. Next Wednesday, the jackpot is estimated at more than $40,000! On behalf of the Kincardine Legion, Huron Shores Hospice, and the Tiverton Lions, we are so grateful to everyone who purchases tickets each week in support of our trilogy of charities. In case you are the type of person who looks ahead, and are wondering about Catch the Ace Draws near the holidays, there will be a draw on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31).

At the Saturday Meat Draw, we had two double-dippers, with Matt MacArthur and Heidi Allen both winning two prizes each. The winner of the 50/50 draw was Jane Bonnett who took home $120. Congratulations to all the winners. The Mega Meat Draw will be held Saturday, Dec. 13, with many turkeys to be won, and some fine music by Sweet Light Crude.

We want to congratulate Jim McDonald, past-president of Branch 183, on his Ontario Veterans Award for Community Service Excellence. The award recognizes his meaningful contribution to our community. Comrade McDonald’s efforts with the Royal Canadian Legion and the Special Olympics have had a lasting impact.



Kincardine Legion president Teri Leslie (right) presents the Ontario Veterans Award for Community Service Excellence to past-president Jim McDonald

We're excited to let you know about a new initiative we have started for this holiday season. The Legion is collecting unique and often-overlooked items for the Kincardine Food Bank. Please help us go beyond the basics and fill the shelves with these items: feminine hygiene products, coffee/tea, diapers/pull-ups, rice, baby wipes, peanut butter, laundry soap/pods, dried pasta, dish soap, pasta sauce (meatless). Drop off your items in the big box in our Legion Hall lobby. If you are attending any of our coming events, that is a great time to bring some items along!

Thank you to everyone who donated to, and helped with, the annual Kincardine Legion Craft Show and Bake Sale last weekend. It went very well. This weekend, Sunday, Nov. 23, we have Family Dinner, with turkey on the menu.

Speaking of donating, Branch 183 recently made a $1,000 donation to the Silver Stick Tournament.



Kincardine Legion sports chairperson Cathy Alcombrack (left) presents a $1,000 donation to Jeremy McQuillin of the Kincardine Silver Stick Tournament

Here are some Bingo updates. Next week, Thursday, Nov. 27, the food before Bingo will be Chili. A few adjustments were made to the December schedule and there will now be three Bingos. They will be Dec. 4, Dec. 11 (turkey prizes), and then the final Bingo for 2025, Dec. 16, with a $1,200 Jackpot. A big thanks to Marty Furnivall for all the planning and organizing he does for Bingo Nights.

Don’t forget that tickets are on sale for these December events: The Ballaghs, Dec. 14, at $25 each; and New Year’s Eve with the Adam Cousins Band, at $50 each for members, $60 each for non-members.

As we get closer to the Veterans Christmas Dinner, Sunday, Dec. 7, we ask for your help in spreading the word to any veterans you may know. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., with dinner at 5 p.m. The dinner is free for veterans, spouses, widows and caregivers, and guests are welcome to attend at a cost of $22 each. Please have any veteran RSVP by Friday, Nov. 28, to David Carson at 519-386-5314 or by E-mail: at sailorkit@gmail.com.

These past few months, several new members have joined Branch 183; welcome to you all! This is a good spot to remind everyone we are coming to the end of the Early Bird renewal period which ends Nov. 30. Renew now to save on your 2026 membership.

Coming Events:
 

• Sunday, Nov. 23 - Family Dinner – 5-6:30 p.m. - Turkey Dinner
• Sunday Dec. 7 - Veterans Christmas Dinner - 2:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 12 - Trivia Night – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 13 - Mega Meat Draw - Music by Sweet Light Crude - 2-6 p.m.