Royal Canadian Legion
Site: Kincardine
Service: MacDonald Branch 183 Kincardine
Record #:
GBA1744
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
12 Feb 2020
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-396-2372 ; Clubhouse: 519-396-3837 |
| Fax | 519-396-3072 |
| kinlegion@brucetelecom.com | |
| Website | www.kincardinelegion.com |
| Primary Contact | Christine, Office Administrator |
Addresses and Location
| Located In Community | Kincardine |
| Address | 219 Lambton St Kincardine, ON Canada N2Z 2Y1 |
| Intersection | Lambton St and Huron Terrace |
| Mailing Address | 219 Lambton St Kincardine, ON Canada N2Z 2Y1 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description
| Description (Service) | Provides support and social gatherings to veterans and their families and to the community. Annual Poppy campaign is held the last Friday in October to November 11. 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. Loan cupboard available for anyone in the community to borrow medical equipment for temporary use. Devices include walkers and canes. Accepts donations. Also offers:
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Service Details
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon Clubhouse: Mon-Fri 12 noon-10 pm, Sat 12 noon-6 pm, open longer for scheduled events Bingo: Thu doors open at 6 pm, play starts at 7 pm |
| Areas Served | Kincardine |
| Eligibility | Membership is open to the public - must be a Canadian citizen or citizen of a Commonwealth or NATO/Wartime Allied Country
Membership is not required for community events 18 year(s) and up |
| Application | Call or visit. For temporary loan of medical equipment, a committee member will set up an appointment to find the right fit. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership |
Administration
| Alternate Name | Legion [Royal Canadian] |