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Hudson Legion latest news

June 19, 2022

The next Nelson’s burger night will be with the ‘’A’’ Team on June 21st and the ‘’B’’ Team on June 28th. Drop by and enjoy a great burger or two and camaraderie that our Legion is well known for & can provide. Just $5.00 for an all dressed burger with crisps. Serving as usual from 5:00-6:30pm or while supplies last. Why not take in a game of horse shoes at the same time?

Last Tuesday the new ‘’J’’ Team served an amazing 61 burgers in just 90 minutes and the 50/50 Draw was won by Paul Harman who took home $100.00, thus our Legion also took in $100.00. Fantastic participation.

The next Friday night dinner will be on June 24th. The menu will Caesar salad and French Canadian style all dressed pizza & or a cheese pizza for just $15.00 per person. Please reserve by calling the Legion, 450-458-4882. The best times are from 4-7pm Monday thru Saturday when we are open. We still have LOTS of room for reservations.

On Saturday, June 25th there will be a Celebration of Life from 3-5pm in memory of Norm St. Aubin. His son Robert hopes that many of Norm’s old friends will drop by and pay their respects, thoughts and anecdotes about Norm. He passed away on May 21st, 2020 and was the last surviving member of the RCAF Para Rescue Team from WW II.

New member application forms & payments are coming in 2 or 3 at a time over the past two weeks. We are now up to at least 430 members. Fantastic, welcome aboard.

We will be having our Branch #115 elections at the AGM in September, however we need to form up a nominating committee to interview current Executive members and suggest potential new members as well. Please contact us at rcl115@videotron.ca if you wish to be on the nominating committee. We need at least 3 participants. Two positions that will be open are President and Treasurer.

Last Sunday afternoon, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Tea was held and about 75 members and guests enjoyed a magnificent afternoon with tea, special sweets and sandwiches. We have already had requests for another later on this year, time will tell. The final tally for the Jubilee Tea fund raiser was a whopping $1,166.00. Thank you all so much for helping out with donations of food and in the kitchen as well that day.

Canadian Army veteran Robin Pelletier designed and built a special wooden bench and he is offering it to our Legion as an important fund raising item. Tickets for the draw are available at the bar and they cost $10.00 each. The bench is now on display in our main lounge. Please help us raise some much needed funds by purchasing a ticket. The draw will be held on July 22nd at the Christmas in July dinner.

Our back yard terrace horse shoe pits are up and ready for an intense game or two. The grass is cut and the horse shoes are there in one of the pits ready for some games. Have some fun. Terry Connolly and Bob Burns had the first game of the year this past Tuesday during the Nelson’s Burger night.

After looking over the posts at Place Vimy we can now add 6 more of the small plaques in memory or in respect of a veteran, military unit etc…that you may have a link to. They cost $150.00 each and the money goes to support our Legion Br. #115. Please advise me if you wish to have one made up.

Lest We Forget!                          Nous Nous Souviendrons!
 

Information you need to know

Operation VetBuild

July 25, 2021

Operation VetBuild is a peer to peer support program by veterans for veterans and includes RCMP and allied veterans. The program is run through the Royal Canadian Legion OSI Special Section commonly known as BSL Legion OSI, hosted in Legion Branches across Canada and is 100% free to veterans.

Their objective is to incorporate hobby and in this case, plastic scale model building as a means of assisting veterans alleviate the symptoms commonly associated with OSIs and PTSD. The incorporation of hobby in a social atmosphere will give veterans the opportunity to meet other veterans in their area while working through their projects to provide mutual support and comradeship.

Use of poppy funds are approved to support Operation VetBuild under Section 403(l), Transition Programs for Veterans. We are graciously asking for any donations branches are willing to offer to us so we can provide these items to our veterans.

Items needed

• ·        New or unopened Model kits (any scale and theme).
• ·        New or unopened model glues, paints (any colour) and brushes.
• ·        Sandpaper, hobby knives and cutting mats.
• ·        Model books and magazines (for inspiration).

For kit and accessory donations please contact Craig.hood@bsovetsosi.com

Financial donations should be made out to :

RCL OSI Special Section and mailed to:

Jill Carleton, President BSO Legion OSI
228 Lera St
Smiths Falls, Ont., K7A 5M4

November 11, 2020

Here is a link to a short 11 minute video of the Remembrance Day ceremonies that took place on Wednesday, November 11 at the Place Vimy cenotaph.

September 1, 2019

A call from the Wild!

Mother Birds have told their young ones “it’s time to go feed at the bird feeders.”

And so they have at the Palliative Care residence bird feeders. It has been a busy summer.

And  it’s now time to call on all our friends who support the Legion’s Feed the Birds Program to please, if you can make a donation of seed to get us through until winter.

 Your donation is greatly appreciated for the enjoyment of the residents.  You can drop off the seed at the Legion or at the residence on Como Gardens.

Thank you from Gerry and Bill

Lest We Forget!

September 11, 2017 Here is the current status of our Vimy Place fundraising campaign. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this noble cause.

July 6, 2017

Maxine Bredt honored with the Sesqui Award

A long time member of the Hudson Legion branch #115 Maxine Bredt has received another award for her achievements.

As part of Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations, she has been selected to receive the Sesqui Award for the many years of service to the community. The award was presented by Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as well as our local member of Parliament Peter Schiefke. A very nice and detailed article about this achievement is posted on the West Island Blog website and is accessible here.

Congratulations, Maxine!

June 6, 2017

Annual D-Day (Normandy) Luncheon

Last June 6th these fine gentlemen gathered at the Hudson Legion to honour those who landed at D-Day 1944 and especially those who made the supreme sacrifice. The luncheon was the 72nd time that this event was held. Photos taken by James Parry

Left to right: Patrick Daunais (Co-organizer), Ian Walker (D-Day Veteran), Peter Hughes (D-Day + 1 Veteran), Harry Trenholme (D-Day Veteran), Rod Hodgson (Co-organizer). Maxine Bredt and Stan Martin, both WW II Veterans.

June 3, 2017

Ceremony at the Field of Honor

Two members of our Legion branch took part in the annual Remembrance Ceremony at the Field of Honor cemetery in Pointe-Claire on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Our Sergeant at Arms David Hatch was part of the Royal Canadian Legion Colour party and also participated in placing over 20,000 Canadian flags on the graves of the veterans.
Rod Hodgson had the distinction to meet the Minister of National Defence the Honourable Harjit Singh Sajjan, who was the guest speaker at the ceremony.

Graves at the Field of Honor decorated with Canadian flags. David Hatch with the Color Party. Rod Hodgson with the RH Minister of National Defence Harjit Singh Sajjan

April 9, 2017

Ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Vimy Ridge

On the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge, members of our branch led a large group of people who gathered at the Cenotaph in a memorial service to the Canadian soldiers who fought in that battle. As part of the ceremony, Comrade Bob Beck read the poem In Flanders Field. Later, the participants went inside to enjoy some refreshments and toast the fallen, the Queen and those currently serving in our CAF. One of our members was at Vimy Ridge that same day on a special invitation from Veterans Affaires. She is WW II Nursing Sister Maxine Bredt, 97 years old!

Here are some photos of the event taken by Bill Louch and John Dalgarno.

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March 10, 2017

Donations to the Lakeshore Legion Housing Association, the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation and the Hawkesbury General Hospital Foundation

During the annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance that took place on Friday, March 10, the Hudson Legion branch #115 made donations to three local organizations.

Pierre-Luc Byham from the Hawkesbury General Hospital Foundation accepting a check for $2000 from Legionnaire Mo LaFoley (centre) and Hudson Legion President Eric Connor. In the background is Master of Ceremonies for the evening Patrick O’Grady. Neil Asselin (right) from the Manoir Cavagnal accepting a check for $3,000 to the Lakeshore Legion Housing Association (Manoir Cavagnal) from Legionnaire Mo LaFoley (left). Jeanine Basile from the Lakeshore Hospital Foundation accepting a check for $2,000 from Legionnaire Mo LaFoley (centre) and Hudson Legion President Eric Connor.

Many thanks to Mr. Bob Blackburn for providing the photos.

January 27, 2017

Donations to the Ste-Anne’s Veterans’ Hospital, NOVA Daycare and to the Palliative Care Centre

During the annual Robert Burns Dinner and Dance that took place on Friday, January 27, the Hudson Legion branch #115 made donations to three local organizations.

Eric Connor is shown donating a check for $2,000 to Nova Daycare John Dalgarno donating a check for $2,000 to the Ste-Anne’s Veterans Hospital Eric Connor donating a check for $2,000 to the Palliative Care Residence

January 4, 2017

THANK YOU / MERCI BEAUCOUP !

Heartfelt thanks go out to all those who kindly donated gifts for the Legion's annual Veterans Gift Drive held in December 2016.

Many boxes and bags of gifts were delivered to the Volunteer Services Department at Ste-Anne's Veterans Hospital on December 19th by Belinda Gare, Sharon Graham, John Dalgarno, Barbara Gare and Gwen Periard.

Johanne Grenier, Director of the Volunteer Services, expressed her sincere gratitude to members of our community for their support in bringing the Christmas spirit to the residents of Ste-Anne's.

Thanks also go out to all those who volunteered their time and effort to help collect, sort and distribute the gifts.

Thank you.

June 19, 2016

Why is everyone talking about Tuesday Hamburger Night?

It’s not only that they are the best burgers in town, but we found out the secret last week when we spoke with Peter Robinson and his crew. He added (get this) a little RUM and Maple Syrup along with his spices. Were they ever Yummy!

Burger Tuesdays are prepared by different groups, members of the Legion Hardy Rock Curling group. The different groups are all out to see who can produce the best burger.

If you haven’t as yet been down to try one, then you don’t  know what you’re missing. Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Project sponsored by some Legion Members, would like to thank all the Legion members and friends who have recently donated bird seed to fill the feeders at the Local Palliative Care Residence.
The feeders are a great enjoyment for the patients and their families. We go through 10 to 15 lbs of seed a week.

The VSPC are very grateful for our efforts. Enjoy the Sun Shine.
See you at the Legion. Thanks.

May 3, 2016

With the winter season over the birds have come back to the Palliative Care Residence.

Last week a group of volunteers from our Legion went about re-erecting the bird feeders outside the windows of the patients rooms in the gardens.

A great big vote of thanks to the following members who gave up their time to work on this project.

From left to right: Carl Sandquest; Bob Booth: Gerry Foliot: Bob Beck: Bob Burns: Denis St. Germain: Gilbert Berthoud.

Thanks guys for a job well done. The Palliative care really appreciate your efforts.

With the cooperation of the Hudson Legion Br. 115 the above volunteers have provided a wonderful donation to the VSPCRF.

This activity outside the patients windows brings hours of enjoyment to the patients as well as their families and visitors.

The foundation is a non-profit organization offering free palliative care services to people with terminal illnesses within the region and the surrounding area.

If you are interested and able to help us with this project, by providing us with a donation of bird seed or financial assistance it will allow us to fill and maintain these feeders all summer long.

The foundation would be pleased to provide you with a tax receipt.

Donations can be made by dropping off the seed at the residence in Como, or at the Legion in Hudson, or contact Gerry Foliot <450 458 4125> to arrange a pick up.

Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

April 29, 2016

Appreciation for Marge and Joan

Joan & Marge were presented with a bouquet of flowers during the Friday night dinner on April 29th. They are taking the summer off after a busy schedule of preparing the Friday night suppers this past winter. The presentation was done by Legion Executive members Mike Elliott and Past President John Dalgarno.
The two ladies received a wonderful round of applause in appreciation of their hard work.

March 11, 2016

Donations to the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation, Hawkesbury General Hospital Foundation and to the Manoir Cavagnal

During the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance that took place on Friday, March 11, the 1st vice-president of the Hudson Legion branch #115 made donations from the Poppy Fund to three local organizations.

Eric Connor is shown donating a check for $2,000 to Ms. Janine Basile of the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation of Pointe Claire Eric Connor donating a check for $2,000 from the Poppy Fund to Ms. Erin Tabakman of the Hawkesbury General Hospital Foundation Eric Connor donating a check for $4,000 to Mr. Hans Grunewald, President of the Lakeshore Legion Housing Association Manoir Cavagnal of Hudson, Qc. This residence is sponsored by five different Royal Canadian Legion Branches of the Quebec District #6

September 19, 2015

Julia Mackey’s donation of the Fallen Hero print to the Hudson Legion

After the Sept. 19th performance of Jake's Gift at the Village Theatre, Julia Mackey (playwright and performer) presented the Hudson Legion with a print of Fallen Hero. There to accept the print from Julia was Maxine Bredt, Pete Stephenson, and Vance Larson.  It will be framed and put up in our Legion in time for Remembrance.

The Fallen Hero print was commissioned by Mark Norman - the founder of the Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation. He asked Sooke Artist Steve Robertson to put together the image that you see in the Fallen Hero print. The image was inspired by 3 photos that Mark found.

http://canadianfallenheroes.com

In addition to the print presentation, Julia Mackey donated $796.55 to the Legion, being the profits raised from the sale of Jake's Gift buttons. A portion of these proceeds will go towards the framing of Fallen Hero.

Thank you!!

Message from Eric Connor, branch president

November 21, 2016

Welcome to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 115 Hudson Quebec.

I feel very honored to have been chosen to be the President  of the Royal Canadian Legion, Hudson, Br 115. 

We have a great bunch of volunteers here in Hudson, from the great team on the Poppy Campaign, to all who give their time to provide the many activities which are organized each month, like the Bingo, Pub Quiz, Crib night, the bi-weekly Friday night suppers with our Manager Joan Hughes and her staff of helpers serving up great meals for a very small cost of $15.00. 

We also have the weekly Tuesday Burger night started originally by our Curlers during their summer break, and now carried on by Joan and her group of volunteers during the winter.  Rod Hodgson does sterling work at some of the other functions previously mentioned, and also does a 50/50 draw some weeks to raise funds for certain projects around the Legion.

The curlers are doing well, and the Junior group held on a Sunday mornings, is now completely full.

Lest We Forget

Report from the January 19, 2011 General Meeting

January 23, 2011

About 50 persons attended the meeting with about half of them being there to be formally initiated as full-fledged members of the Royal Canadian Legion while the rest came to see and hear the information that Hans Gruenwald and Nicole Durand were there to share with the members about the renovations taking place at the Manoir Cavagnal.

It took about 40 minutes to complete the initiation ceremony and to dispose of all the business set in the meeting agenda. Once that was done, Nicole Durand presented several large bristol boards containing photographs which showed the work being done on the apartments at the Manoir. At the same time, Hans Gruenwald talked in detail about many aspects of that work. In particular, he mentioned that:

• the Manoir is jointly owned by five different Legion branches
• it is 32-years old and has an outstanding 18-year closed mortgage on which the monthly payments are $16,320
• the number of apartments is being reduced by combining several bachelor type apartments into larger ones which are more in demand
• it costs about $5,500 to renovate each apartment with a goal to do 10 of these per year
• the renovations consist mainly of replacing doors and windows, improving the insulation from R12 to R31 and making changes to comply with current electrical and building code standards
• out of the total of 87 apartments, there are presently several vacancies

  The Royal Canadian Legion
  56 Beach Road
  Hudson, Quebec
  J0P 1H0

  tel. (450) 458-4882