Location 4361 Amelia Street Sydenham (upstairs hall) 4376 William St Sydenham (downstairs lounge)
Hours: Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat 2pm to 6pm Fridays Noon to 7pm (*or later as needed) Sunday/Monday CLOSED
Contacts: (613) 376-6808 Email: RCL496Sydenham@outlook.com PO Box 222 Sydenham ON K0H 2T0
Call or email for information, ask about hall rental, arrange a meeting or request support for a Veteran.
*On Fridays if there are customers, we will stay open longer.
Downstairs lounge with pool tables, dart board, shuffleboard, jukebox, WIFI, TVs and space to play cards.
Fully accessible upstairs hall (capacity approximately 140) with WIFI, bar, functional kitchen and stage area available to rent at reasonable rates.
We often have fundraising activities to maintain a good level of support where needed.
Non-Members are welcome for open events and activities.
Hall available to rent at reasonable rates to Members and Non-Members
Branch Activities News and Updates
“October had tremendous possibility. The summer's oppressive heat was a distant memory, and the golden leaves promised a world full of beautiful adventures. They made me believe in miracles.” Sarah Guillory, 'Reclaimed'
Greetings to all
Ongoing
New lotto - Fortunato - Lottery – Fortunato 5® – Ontario Legion
Poppy volunteers - We need volunteers to stand at store fronts in our area between 24 Oct - 8 Nov. Please email 496membership@gmail.com if you are able to assist.
Branch hall available to rent - non-members can also rent the hall
Volunteers needed for maintenance projects around the Branch. Projects tackled as needed
Membership - 2027 Membership renewal and earlybird stickers are available at the bar.
Weekly
Crokinole - Thursdays at 2-5pm, (organized by the Crokinole Group)
Yoga upstairs hall (visit Yoga Now for details)
Line Dancing - Thursdays 630pm - (organized by Legion member)
Mixed open darts - Wednesdays 7pm - STARTS 21 October
Charity Radio Bingo (CJAI) - Thursday 6pm STARTS SOON
Activities and Events
5 November - Veteran's Week
7 November - Service for Comrade Nigel Haynes
11 November - Remembrance Day activities - link
14 November - Ladies (Fun) Night - SOLD OUT
14 November - Live Music at fun night - Scott Owen🎶🎸🎼🎶
29 November - LA Craft Fair & Bake Sale
31 December - New Years Eve dance (poster to follow)
1 January - Levee (downstairs) (poster to follow)
Keeping up to date
Calendar PDFs - November December
Google site: - Branch 496 Members
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/sydenhamlegion
Zone information: Zone G1
Monthly email sent to members
Support for Veterans - (link)
Affiliated organizations - (link)
Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research
Veterans Transition Network
VETS Canada – Veterans Emergency Transition Services
Wounded Warriors Canada
Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services
Commissionaires
The Burns Way
Office of the Veterans Ombud
Heart to Home Meals
Operation Canada Day / Operation Santa Claus
Veteran Support Partnership Program