Royal Canadian Legion, Chesley, Chesley Branch 144

Royal Canadian Legion

Site: Chesley

Service: Chesley Branch 144

Record #: GBA1203

Last Modified: 13 May 2024

Last Full Update: 09 May 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Provides support and social gatherings to veterans and their families and to the community.

Celebrates Legion Week in September and Annual Poppy campaign the first two weeks in November. Activities include:

tag days
a parade to the cenotaph on Remembrance Day, November 11, followed by a service at the cenotaph and comradeship at the Legion
proceeds from the Poppy campaign are used to assist ex-veterans and their families, bursaries for education, literacy and poster contest prizes

Offers a limited loan cupboard with wheelchairs and walkers for public and members, call for details.

Service Details

Hours	Fri 5 pm-closing, Sat 5 pm-closing Note: Hall may occasionally be closed due to private event rentals.
Areas Served	Arran-Elderslie
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up Membership is open to the public. Must be a citizen of Canada or a Commonwealth or NATO/Wartime Allied Country.
Application	Call or drop in. Registration required for membership.
Languages	English
Fees	Membership

Address and Location

Located In Community	Arran-Elderslie
Address & Map	65 1st Ave S Arran-Elderslie, ON Canada N0G 1L0
Intersection	Main St and 2nd St South East
Physical Access	Partially Accessible - back door is accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-363-2238, No voicemail, so email if phone is not answered.
E-Mail	chesleylegion144@gmail.com
Website	www.on.legion.ca/branch?b=144&d=District%20C&z=Zone%204
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chesley.legion.7
Mailing Address	P.O. Box 427 Chesley, ON Canada N0G 1L0