Hello, Branch 290 Members;

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be at 7 pm on Tuesday, May 12. It is a good meeting to attend if you have not been to a meeting before.

We will have a Welcome Ceremony (old initiation ceremony) at this meeting. We have not had a welcome ceremony since Covid so there are many members who have not been formally Welcomed. It is a good few minutes and tells you a little about the Legion and what we do and what you can do as a member! If you have not been Welcomed, please come to this meeting.

Rick Lane-Membership Chairman

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:

05-290@legion.ca

Beverley Warren wins the 2027 Membership draw with a free membership!

Winter Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday Dec to April , 2 pm for the Executive and 3 pm General Meeting.

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.