Stony Plain Legion #256
4902-44 Ave, Stony Plain, T7Z-IV5
email spl256@telus.net
About Us
Welcome!
Founded in 1925, the Legion is Canada’s largest Veteran support and community service organization with a national reach across Canada, and branches in the U.S., Europe and Mexico. And with nearly 300,000 members of the Legion, our strength is in our numbers. Join us here in Stony Plain!
We exist so Canada never forgets
The Legion understands the importance of acknowledging the courage of those who served and still serve today. Through Remembrance initiatives, we help Canadians honour those who have make the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
What can you do? Join or Volunteer today!
Help out by running the Meat Draw or 50/50 draw. Each of these are a two hour commitment on Saturdays 3:00 -5:00 pm. See Buck Coutts to have your name added to the list for 2020.
Legion updates
LEGION UPDATES
50/50 and Meat Draw starting Sept 26
Jim Stover
Pr
July
Good day all
Can you please announce that Burger night is starting on Friday Sept 18th from 5 pm to 7 pm and will run as long as possible based on the following criteria:
I need 3 volunteers per week to help with prep and serving
Weather Conditions and most importantly a reasonable number of customers to make it worth while.
This is directed primarily at all the members who were dying for the branch to open and now that it is we haven't seen you yet. The branch needs your support more than ever.
Your fellow comrade,
Bert Reeves
To Renew Your Membership, stop in at the Branch
If Help Needed
Good morning to our senior members who may have problems getting out to get necessary food items. If we can be of assistance, we would like to lend a hand, you can text or call
Pat Hale- Anytime 780-908-5672
Lorri Klein-Tuesday or Wed 780-915-2637
Gord Morrison- Anytime- 587-594-3230
Jeff Doyle- Fri. Sat. or Sun.
Michelle Doyle Anytime- 780-991-1301
Darla Young- Anytime-780-819-0174
Bri Doyle -Anytime-586-338-3114
Jay Krause- anytime-780-975-4166
Membership
For Your Info
May be Payed at the Branch
Service officer
Cde Jerry Milne
Phone 780-504-2888
Email jermilne16@gmail.com.
Gathering Of Veterans
The Last Sunday of the Month Starting April 29 @ 1400 hours has been set aside for a gathering of Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces & RCMP and all those serving on active duty to come together in Fellowship and to be introduced to the Legion. Coffee and Donuts will be Served. All Veterans Welcome
Legion Services for Veterans and their Families
The Legion provides a range of service and supports for Veterans, their families and dependents. In addition to directly assisting Veterans and their Families wirh
the disability process through Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). the Legion Offers a variety of programs, resources and Referrals to Support Veteran Health, transition to civilian life, financial assistance and well-being.
At The Local Legion Branch,a Veteran or Family can;
- meet with a volunteer Legion Service Officer to help identify unmet health or support needs and review possible benefits through (VAC) as well as other supports available
- get assistance with completing the Legion Claims Form and receive a referral to Legion Command Service Officers for individual assistance
- request benevolent financial through the Poppy Fund
- request visits to Veterans in Retirement and Long-Term Care Facilities
- access Veteran support and care programs as offered through the Branch