What's Happening at the Branch in October and November
Veterans, Honours and Awards Banquet, 7 Nov 2026 has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled in the spring of 2027.
Remembrance Day
Originally known as Armistice Day, the observance was renamed Remembrance Day in Canada in 1931 to recognize those who served and died in all wars and military operations.
Its meaning has continued to develop as Canadians remember the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, peacekeeping missions, and more recent deployments.
In 2026, Remembrance Day falls on Wednesday, November 11, providing an opportunity for communities, schools, veterans’ organizations, and families to reflect on military service, the costs of war, and the importance of peace.
A Message from Branch President Chuck Simpson
Greeting One and All,
As you may notice, our branch (233) is getting busier and busier, with a great kitchen menu being posted, which will allow you to pick out some fantastic food items as well as a very comfortable patio area to sit outside and enjoy the great weather. We will also have our picnic tables available (covered) shortly.
I have to mention that there is euchre available on Wednesdays (7pm) and pickup darts, Thursdays (7pm) for the summer. Regular dart league will be back in the fall (to be posted).
We have two parking lot events coming up, along with a boot sale and a Corn hole tournament. Busy, busy busy.
Our branch rentals are still available. The best way to check on dates availability and cost to rent, is to either email (the best way) the branch at rcl233@rogers.com (with return phone number) or phone 519-942-4895 and leave a message.
There will be times when our bar staff (who are very busy dealing with our customers) will take your information down and then place it in the in basket for our office staff to action when they come in. Bartenders do not book events at the legion, they just take down the information and pass it along. Please be patience, we will get to you ASAP.
Again, many many thanks for all of the support we are getting as of late. I wish all a very happy and enjoyable summer. Hope to see you at the branch.
"Be Well" "Be Safe" "Lest We Forget" "We Will Remember"
Chuck Simpson
President
Branch 233 Orangeville
Legion Magazine
Canada's military history magazine
