Hello, Branch 290 Members;

Hi Everyone,

This Saturday, at the Legion, we will be serving chilli & a bun after meat draw (around 5:30).  Cost will be $10.  Please spread the word. Hope to see you there!

Debbie Golden

Secretary, Branch 290, Royal Canadian Legion

The Earlybird Membership Renewal Campaign begins September 1, 2025, for the 2026 season.

The Earlybird price is $55 until November 30; it then increases to $65.

Payment can be made at the Branch or via e-transfer to: donate@tobermorylegion.org.

We will be holding a free membership contest as follows: 3 ballots for those paid in September, 2 Ballots for those paid in October, and 1 ballot for those paid in November. You win 2027 membership

Nathan Handley won last years contest and has his 2026 membership paid for, and he renewed in September! 

New Summer Hours: Thursday to Saturday, 3 pm to close!

Winter Bingo at the Community Center, Begins Monday Nov 17th, 7@ 1pm, Doors open at Noon.

On April 5/25, in London, Dan Mackey and Peri Popadopoulas competed in the Provincial Seniors Darts Championship both in Singles and Doubles. Dan Mackey won his division then lost in the playoff round. Dan finished in the top 8 in Ontario Senior Darts, Congratulations!

On March 8, 2025, in Oshawa, Branch 290 sent a team consisting of: Dan and Kyle Mackey, Jake Taal and Peri Popadopoulas.

These men competed in the Provincial Dart Tournament, the open division. Dan and Kyle competed in Doubles and then all of them competed in a 4-man team.

Our Men Represented Branch 290 very well but unfortunately they did not move on to the Nationals. An outstanding effort and it is the furthest our Branch has advanced to in our History!

Congratulations!

Nathan Handley wins the 2026 Membership draw with a free membership!

For the Ladies Aux Bingo:

BENEFITS OF PLAYING BINGO!

Who knew?  There are a lot of benefits in playing bingo.

• First and foremost, it can be FUN!

• Good for the brain – It requires players to be alert, to concentrate and to pay attention to detail. For example, identifying numbers quickly and marking them accurately on multiple bingo cards exercises the brain, improving cognitive speed and accuracy.  Studies have shown that playing bingo can slow cognitive decline as it involves pattern recognition and memory recall.  Bingo requires focused attention which can enhance working memory capacity – crucial for everyday tasks and decision making.

• playing bingo can be a stress reliever as it gives people a break from day-to-day worries and helps them relax. The excitement of playing and the chance of winning helps to improve people’s moods. In other words, playing bingo makes you happy. 

• Social interaction – you meet old friends, make new ones and catch up on events in the community.  This also improves mental health.  It reduces feelings of isolation. It is especially good to play during the winter  months when the sunshine isn’t as effective to your physical and mental well-being as the summer months.

• Playing bingo can help establish a routine, also a mental benefit;  

• Your playing bingo contributes to the Women’s Auxiliary program of providing funds for special groups and activities.

• And, you might win!

The Ladie’s Auxiliary hosts winter bingo on Monday at the Tobermory Community Centre starting at 1 p.m. Come a bit earlier to get your cards. It usually lasts a couple of hours, and there are snacks and coffee provided by donation.  You can play for as little as a couple of dollars.  We hope you will  join in the fun.