Special Events
Upcoming Special Events
Hello, Branch 290 Members;
Branch 290 is pleased to announce DJ Nights for the season!
Sat June 27
Sat July 11
Fri July 24
Sat Aug 1
Sat Aug 8
Sat Aug 22
Sat Sept 5
Please join us for the best nights of the Summer!
17 July 2026 is a day to reflect and celebrate!
On Friday, July 17, 2026, The Royal Canadian Legion will mark its 100th anniversary — a historic milestone honouring a century of service to Veterans and their families, preserving Remembrance, and supporting communities across Canada.
Branches are invited to take part in a shared national day of recognition and Remembrance by hosting local activities in and around this date.
How to Participate
While additional details and resources will be shared soon, the intent is to:
- Hold a commemorative ceremony to honour the Legion's 100 years of engaging Canadians in Remembrance
- Host a community celebration or open house, providing an opportunity to engage the community in the Legion’s story
- Invite members and the public to participate in a collective initiative of Remembrance
This day is an opportunity to celebrate our legacy and to invite Canadians to learn about the Legion and take part in Remembrance.
And, as always, Meat Draw every Saturday!
Lots to do - come on out!
Debbie Golden
Secretary, Branch 290, Royal Canadian Legion
For 2026, the Royal Canadian Legions' 100th Anniversary, any new member will get a Free Membership for 1 Year!
For More information, Contact Rick:
Beverley Warren wins the 2027 Membership draw with a free membership!
June Meetings 7 pm-Executive
8PM General
No Meeting July and August.
September to Dec same time as above.
Join Us for Trivia on the 2nd Friday of each month @ 7 pm.
Euchre on the last Friday of each month @ 7 pm.
Winter Bingo at the Community Center, Begins Monday Nov 17th, 7@ 1pm, Doors open at Noon.
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.
