Royal Canadian Legion Branch 272 Hespeler

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This is something few Canadians give much thought to. We lose some every year in our small military. They sign on the dotted line. They serve their country and often that means going in to bad places to do their job. The "cheque" they sign when they swear to serve is good "up to and including my life". As we look back on 2020, let's remember our brothers and sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice.... Sub-Lieutenant Abbigail Cowbrough Captain Brenden Ian MacDonald Captain Kevin Hagen Captain Maxime Miron-Morin Sub-Lieutenant Matthew Pyke Master Corporal Matthew Cousins Captain Jennifer Casey Corporal James Choi Master Sailor Duane Earle

Program for Veterans Spouses https://www.veterans.gc.ca//veterans-independence-program-

Program for Veterans. https://www.veterans.gc.ca///veterans-independence-program

Catch the Ace draw Nov 27th week #21 was won by Rick Springall. His ticket # 2794 was drawn and he won the weekly prize of $90.00. That ticket asked s to open envelope # 18 which revealed the 6 of spades. Therefore he did not win the jackpot of $4,258.50. This amount will be held until the draw resumes. The region of Waterloo has been placed in the red zone of Covid-19 and therefore the branch has been closed indefinitely.... The draw will be placed on hold until these restrictions have been removed and the branch opens again. Please continue to monitor the Hespeler Legion Facebook page as we will post updates when they become available as to when we can safely reopen again and restart the draw. Thank you all for your continued support of this draw and please stay safe for everyone's sake. See more

The Catch the Ace winner of week 20 Nov 20th was Peter Sheahan. He won $128.00 as the weekly winner on ticket # 2633. That ticket asked for envelope #14 which revealed the Ace of ??? Clubs. Therefore he didn't win the jackpot of $4,123.50. The anticipated jackpot for the Nov 27th draw will be $4,300.00 Tickets were on sale last weekend for this weeks draw. We will also be open at the branch tomorrow Friday afternoon from 4 until 5;30 if anyone wants to come in for a ti...cket and a chance at the jackpot.. When this draw is completed with the drawing of the winning ticket at 6 pm the draw will be put on hold in future weeks until the area comes out of the red zone and the branch can reopen. We thank every one who continues to support this draw with the legions share of the proceeds going back to the community. Stay safe..... See more

Write a Christmas card to our deployed troops. This Christmas will definitely be difficult and different for all of us, but in the Spirit of Giving we are sending out an opportunity for you to add some Christmas cheer to our Canadian troops stationed away from home during the holiday season. Individual cards require stamps, but.....if you put a number of cards in a big envelope or small box, you only pay one postage, for the package. Here is the address for mailing your card...s, if you'd like to participate. I'm sure it will mean a great deal to our soldiers deployed by getting a Christmas wish from those of us back here in Canada. Any Canadian Armed Forces Member P.O Box 5004 Stn Forces Belleville, Ontario K8N 5W6

Good evening my fellow members. Don't know if you heard or not but Waterloo Region is moving into Code Red and the branch will not be opening until further notice. With this code we are only allowed 10 people at a time in the building so it is not an option to remain open. Sorry for this inconvenience but rules are rules and we don't need to throw money away on fines. Thank you for your understanding and all be safe. Branch 272 Executive. Just a brief update on the Poppy ...campaign. We collected to date 35K and I would like to thank all who made this possible. Thanks, as I didn't think this would be achievable this year, just down by 15K from previous year. Poppy campaign or year end is September 30/21, so donations can still be submitted if anyone is thinking of doing this. Stay safe and make the best of a situation we have no control over Remember your masks . Your Poppy Committee. See more

Catch the Ace Nov 13th week #19 was won by Bill Meiers. Ticket #2596 was drawn and on it Bill chose envelope # 17 which revealed the 5 of hearts. Therefore he did not win the accumulated jackpot of $3,931.50. Tickets are now on sale for next weeks draw with an anticipated jackpot of $4,200.00 Pop into the branch and grab your ticket on a chance at teh jackpot.

Excellent support program in conjunction with the Ontario Provincial Police to support our Homless Veterans. https://youtu.be/puy1z-uZEJU

On November 11, remember those who served and sacrificed for freedom.

With Remembrance Day fast approaching, The Royal Canadian Legion is reminding Canadians that the best way to pay tribute to our fallen this year, is at home. Wi...th Canada’s major broadcasters planning to air their familiar Remembrance Day coverage, you can pay your respects from home by watching the major broadcasters' coverage of the National Remembrance Day Ceremony, or right here on Facebook Live beginning at 10:45 am EST. At 11:00 a.m. please pause for a moment of silence. Read more: https://www.legion.ca//legion-urges-canadians-to-watch-fro

This Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11th, we will be honouring those who have served and continue to serve Canada in the military with flyovers over cen...otaphs and cemeteries in Waterloo Region and Guelph. Honour Flight 1 will consist of our T-33, MiG-15, and L-29 flying over cenotaphs in the Region of Waterloo and Guelph. Honour Flight 2 will be conducted by our Harvard Mk IIb with flights over cemeteries in Waterloo, Kitchener, Galt, and Guelph. We will be in the air starting at 10:40 a.m. for Honour Flight 1 and 10:30 a.m. for Honour Flight 2. Please note the route maps displayed show the specific cenotaphs and cemeteries our aircraft will be flying over. The route between each point may vary. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the public are asked not to come to the Region of Waterloo International Airport to observe these flights. We encourage you to watch from public locations near the cenotaphs shown while respecting all municipal and Public Health guidelines for social distancing. For more information and more detailed timing of our flights, please visit our website at https://waterloowarbirds.com//remembrance-day-honour-fligh and check back here over the next few days for any updates!

Week 17 Oct 30th draw for Catch the Ace was won by ticket #2279, Heather Connell. She wins the weekly prize of $120.00 She chose envelope # 31 which revealed the Queen of Spades Therefore the jackpot of $3537.00 was not won. Tickets are now on sale for next weeks draw with an anticipated jackpot of $3750.00. thank you for your continued support of our draw.

Poppy Campaign Hespeler Legion Branch 272 The 2020 Poppy Campaign has started and we are very thankful for our Volunteers and Stores who despite Covid have stepped up to help us. Our community donation support is also very appreciated by our Veterans and Branch 272.... This year you can also make an E-Transfer to the Poppy Fund Account to email [email protected] Or You can forward a cheque made out to RCL Branch 272 Poppy Fund and mail it to: Hespeler Legion 26 Schofield Street. Cambridge On. N3C 1Y3 Donation receipts can be issued for donations of $20.00 or more.

Catch the Ace Week 18 Nov 6th winner of $120.00 as we sold 120 tickets was ticket # 2460 Cathy Cook. She chose envelope # 37 which revealed the Jack of Spades. Therefore she did not win the jackpot of $3,717.00. Tickets are now on sale for next weeks draw with an accumulated jackpot of approximately $4000.00. Thank you for your continued support of this draw.

This Remembrance Day, let’s remember that veterans don’t all look the same lest we erase the diversity of experiences in our forces. Excellent article in the Globe and Mail regarding the current Veteran's struggles. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-we-are-the-invi/

Generation to Generation We Must continue to remember them Not just in November But Everyday

Oct 23rd week #16 draw was won by Bob Halkes with ticket #2240. He chose envelope #3 and it revealed the Ace of Hearts. Therefore the jackpot of $3,357.00 was not won. Tickets are now on sale for next weeks draw. The anticipated jackpot will be $3,600.00. Pop into the branch Fri or Sat 1-7 & Sunday 12-5 to get your ticket. Tickets are on sale until 5;30 on Friday with the draw at 6 pm.... Thank you to all people buying tickets we appreciate your support. See more

Pause. Reflect. Remember. #LestWeForget

Every year beginning the last Friday in October until Remembrance Day on November 11th, millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual Pledge to honour Canada’s Veterans and remember those who Sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today. While the Poppy is distributed freely to all who wish to wear one, the Legion accepts donations for the Veteran’s Poppy Fund. This year is going to be an especially tough year for our Veterans due to the COVID pandemic that has shut doors, pre...vented normal access to services, and stopped loved ones from being able to interact with their heroes and loved ones. Annually at Branch 272 Hespeler, we collectively donate over $40,000.00 back to our Veteran’s community from our Poppy drive. At Branch 272 Hespeler we will continue to canvas for our Veterans in our community. Although we will be restricted from direct social contact with the public, our Branch Members and Veterans will still be canvasing where we are permitted while following the mandatory heath regulations. This year we will have our counter donation boxes out in local businesses with their permission. We will also have donation kiosks staffed by our branch volunteers at the Lowes, Zehrs, Canadian Tire, Shoppers Drug Mart, Food Basics and Walmart. Volunteers will be set up so there is no social contact as you obtain your Poppy. Unfortunately, due to the cost associated we are not cashless at our Poppy kiosks at this time. However those wishing to make an Electronic Transfer Donation they can do so by setting up an transfer under the following email: [email protected] If requested, receipts can be provided for donations of $20.00 or more and feel free to pick up a Poppy at any location. Due to COVID this year we are not permitted to hold our normal large service at the Hespeler Cenotaph. We will however place all our wreaths at the Cenotaph on the morning of November 11th and encourage citizens to visit the Cenotaph on their own throughout the day to pay their respects to our Veterans and Soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Citizens are also encouraged to watch the National Service held in Ottawa on their TV and our standout in front of your homes at 11:11am for a moment of silence and pay your personal respects. Executive Members of the Branch 272 and Veteran volunteers will pay their respects on November 11th in a smaller group ceremony. Please continue to support our Veterans in these trying times. Lest We Forget

Catch the Ace week #15 Oct 16 was won by Jim Krueger. His ticket #2114 was drawn and he selected envelope #1. The card inside was the 4 of Diamonds. Therefore the jackpot of $3,027.00 was not won and the anticipated jackpot for next weeks draw will be $3,500.00. Thank you for your continued support of this draw. Purchase your ticket at the branch on Fri and Sat from 1-7 and Sunday from 12-5 pm.

Hespeler Branch 272 Members We need your help with this years Veteran’s Poppy Drive. Please consider helping our Veterans this year as a Poppy Canvasser. The signup boards are up at the Branch and we really need you to help fill up all available time slots in our efforts to support our Veterans. We need you to pick one or more of the vacant time spots between October 30th and November 10th excluding Sundays. The locations we will be canvasing from this year are: The Beer St...ore, Zehrs, Shoppers Drug Mart, Food Basics, Lowes, Canadian Tire and Walmart. No-contact social distancing kiosks will be set up at these facilities to help maintain a proper level of safety for you and the public. If you have any questions, please speak with anyone on the executive. Your support is genuinely appreciated. See more