Royal Canadian Legion

Site: RCL Branch 8 Stratford

Service: Stratford Branch 8

Record #: PER2442
Last Modified: 21 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 19 Jun 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Service club for veterans and their relatives that assists ex service personnel and veterans. Fund raises to support a wide range of activities and groups. Offers activities and fellowship. Provides Bursaries and scholarships. Responsible for Remembrance Day.

Membership is open to the public.

For Veterans or dependents requiring assistance or advice, Branch Service Officer available every Tues 10:30 am-12 noon or as required. Call for appointment.  Can connect to a profesional Service Officer to provide help with veterans affairs or to the Poppy fund for emergency assistance.

Buddy Check Coffee Tuesday 10:30 am until noon provides a social gatherring with free coffee for veterans and first responders.  Funded by the Poppy fund.  It is aimed to provide support to all veterans particularly those with Operational Stress Injury (PTSD)

Dart league Mon night that is open to public membership. 

Ladies volunteer Auxiliary dedicated to supporting Legion activities through fundraising efforts.

Service Details

Hours

Lounge hours  Fri 3:30 pm-6:00 pm
Open Sat for meat draw 2:00 pm-6:00 pm

Areas Served Stratford
Eligibility Ages: 19 year(s) and up
Application

Call for information.

Languages English
Fees Membership - $55

Address and Location

Site Location Stratford
Located In Community Stratford
Address & Map
804 Ontario St, Unit B1
Stratford, ON N5A 3K1
 
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Intersection Ontario Street (behind A & W)
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-271-4540
E-Mail stratfordlegion008@gmail.com
Website https://sites.google.com/view/rcl-branch-8-stratford/home
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Branch008/
Primary Contact Fran Mathieson, President
Alternate Contact Maria Hartney, Secretary
Volunteer Coordinator William Rothernel, 1st vice-president
Primary Executive Frank Mathieson, President
Alternate Executive Mary-Helen McIntosh, President of Ladies Auxiliary

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