Royal Canadian Legion Branch 390 South River Memorial
95 Ottawa St. P.O. Box 439 P0A 1X0 South River, ON, Canada

Branch 390 will remain closed due to the Provincial Government's Stay at Home Order. Stay safe and Be Kind. Lorna Kennedy Branch 390 President

An update on our hours! We will remain closed throughout the holidays and until the Government lifts the restrictions due to Covid-19. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Stay safe and be kind! Lorna Kennedy President Branch 390

Due to the Provincial Lockdown being extended another two weeks, we will remain closed until the Government allows us to reopen! Stay safe and Be kind! Lorna Kennedy Branch 390 President

Mayor Jim Coleman Christmas Greeting On behalf of the South River Council I would like to wish all of the residents in our community a happy , safe and enjoyabl...e holiday. A special thank you to those who volunteer their time or make donations to those in need during this time of year, you make our community truly special. There are many groups in our community that benefit from the kindness of others such as the Lions Christmas Telethon, Good Happenings Foodbank, South River Public School Breakfast Program, and Almaguin Highlands Secondary School Food Bank to name a few. This year is a very unusual one for all of us as the entire world struggles with the COVID 19 Pandemic. We have been blessed in South River with no reported cases to date but things still continue to get worse in many areas of our province. Thank you for following the necessary precautions that have kept you, your family and others healthy in our small close community. Please continue to use your mask, keep a safe distance, continue scrubbing and celebrate this wonderful season in your own home. Merry Christmas! Sincerely Jim Coleman Mayor

Branch 390 Holiday Hours Closed from Sunday December 20th until Thursday January 7th when we will reopen at 2:00 P.M. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Stay safe and be kind! Lorna Kennedy Branch 390 PresidentBranch 390 Holiday Hours Closed from Sunday December 20th until Thursday January 7th when we will reopen at 2:00 P.M. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Stay safe and be kind! Lorna Kennedy Branch 390 President

Christmas masks are still available@ $8.00 each or 2 for $15.00. They make amazing stocking stuffers!! We are open 3:00P.M.-7:00P.M. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week and will close for the holidays and reopen in January! Merry Christmas!

Come on in Saturday for darts. You dont have to be a member to play!

Reminder: We are now reopened. Thursdays, Fridays and Satirdays 3pm to 7 pm. See you there!

Our Friday December 18th Meat Draw will feature Turkeys for each draw. Please support this fundraiser by buying Meat Draw tickets Sat. Dec12, Thurs Dec.17th and Friday Dec18th. Tickets are $1.00 for each Draw. There will be 6 Draws with a bonus draw on each hour for a total of 9 turkeys! You do not have to be present to win! Thank you for your continued support. All Meat Draw proceeds are donated to Community Groups. Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas from everyone at Branch 390! Lorna Kennedy Branch 390 President

Reposting a clearer picture of our 2020 Wreath Laying Ceremony

Congratulations to all !

I have had to edit this post! I just found out that parts need to be ordered for the furnace and may take 2-3 weeks to arrive. At this time I am going to say we will be closed until further notice to avoid confusion. As soon as I have a reopening date I will post it. Thank you for your continued support and hopefully we will be able to reopen soon. Please stay safe and be kind! Lorna Kennedy Branch 390 President

Our Wreath Donations

Come join us for euchre on Thursdays starting Nov. 19 at 3 pm. Hope to see you there! P.S. you don't have to be a member to participate in our weekly activities!

Good news! We will be reopening Thursday November 19th at 3:00P.M.

Lest we forget. Congratulations to young artist Shaelyn Lorensen of Aldergrove, BC, for winning the 2019 - 2020 Youth Remembrance Contest presented by the Legio...n National Foundation. Her beautiful black & white artwork, depicting a proud Girl Guide and symbols of remembrance, received an award as first place national winner. Starting today (October 22), her poster is being exhibited at the National War Museum in Ottawa. See more

We have some regular activities returning to our branch. Open each of these days at 3 pm. Thursdays-Euchre Fridays-Meat draw Saturdays-Darts... Come on in and enjoy!

103 years ago brave soldiers, including thousands of Canadians, fought during the Battle of Passchendaele. Over the next 2 weeks, thousands would give their lives for their country and the pursuit of freedom. Lest we forget their bravery and sacrifice.

October 26, 1917: 2nd Battle of Passchendaele Tthe Canadian offensive began at Passchendaeleand success was made possible due to acts of great individual herois...m to get past spots of heavy enemy resistance. Advancing through the mud and enemy fire was slow and there were heavy losses. Despite the adversity, the Canadians reached the outskirts of Passchendaele by the end of a second attack on October 30 during a driving rainstorm. On November 6, the Canadians and British launched the assault to capture the ruined village of Passchendaele itself. In heavy fighting, the attack went according to plan. The task of actually capturing the infamous village fell to the City of Winnipeg 27th Battalion and they took it that day. After weathering fierce enemy counterattacks, the last phase of the battle saw the Canadians attack on November 10 and clear the Germans from the eastern edge of Passchendaele Ridge. Canadian soldiers succeeded in the face of almost unbelievable challenges. Over 650 Canadians died the first day. Lest We Forget. Photo: Wounded Canadian soldiers make their way over muddy terrain to an aid post during the Battle of Passchendaele, November 1917

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Friday night Meat Draw 3:00-6:00 P.M. Come Join Us and thank you for your support. COVID-19 safety measures in effect! Please sign in, wear a mask until seated at your table and use our hand sanitizer! Thank you! Be kind and be safe!

Lord God of Hosts Be with us yet L'est we forget L'est we forget!

Come on in for our Friday meat draw! Today 3pm-6pm.

This year because of COVID-19 we are encouraging Members to renew online! It is easy, just go to www.legion.ca sign in with your Membership # and create an account. You can then pick up your sticker the following week at the Branch. Of course we will still process Membership payments at the Branch for those that wish to renew in person. Early Bird rates are $50.00 from October 1,2020 to November 30,2020 and $55.00 December 1st. Thank you for your continued support! Lorna Kennedy Membership Chairman/Branch President.

Finally we may be getting the financial help we need! Fingers crossed it actually happens!

All Poppy Donations collected locally stay local. Please watch your mailbox for our yearly letter and donation envelope! We are hoping to have donation boxes in local stores. Thank you South River and Area for your continuing support during these trying times!

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