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Royal Canadian Legion
Cobourg Branch # 133
Missile
December 2014
Location:
136 Orr Street
Cobourg, Ont.
K9A 2S1
Office:
905-372-2231
Clubroom:
905-372-1996
Fax:
905-372-3987
Email:
[email protected]
www.eagle.ca/legion
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Club Room
Sunday
1:00 PM-6:00 PM
Monday-Thursday
11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM-Midnight (12:00 AM)
Saturday:
11:00 AM-11:00 PM
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CONTENTS
Cobourg Branch # 133
Officers, Executive & Committee
Legion Branch #133 Ladies Auxiliary
Officers, Executives & Committee
401 (R.L. Edwards) Wing
Executive & Directors ………...…….……………..
Over 55 Club ………...……………………………………..
Reports
President’s Report ………………………………………...
1st Vice President Report………………………………
2nd Vice President Report……………………………..
401 (R.L. Edwards) Wing AFAC Report…….……
Cobourg Legion Pipe & Drums Report……………
Ladies Auxiliary Presidents Report…………………
Membership Report.…………………………………….
Over 55 Club Report……………………………………..
Poppy Report……………………………………………….
Sick and Visiting Report………………………………..
Sgt.-At-Arms………………………………………………..
Sports………………………………………………………….
Veterans Service Officer ……………………...……….
Views
Letter to Editor/Missile Editor……………………….
Announcements
Remberance Day/Specials/Events /Entertainment/Notices
...........................
Ways & Means ... ………………………………………….
Calendars
Club Room & Upstairs Event……………………….
Advertising……………………………………………..
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Cobourg Legion Branch # 133
Branch Officers
President
Josephine Upton
289-251-3478
[email protected]
Past President
Jaye Bevan
905-372-5202
[email protected]
1st Vice-President
Donald Ashfield
905-373-0879
[email protected]
2nd Vice-President
Iris Milne
905-377-1527
[email protected]
Secretary
Aldene Cooper
905-885-8202
[email protected]
Treasurer
Annette Ashfield
905-373-0879
[email protected]
Sgt.-At-Arms
Bob Robinson
905-372-3896
[email protected]
Membership Chair
Donald Ashfield
905-373-0879
[email protected]
Poppy Chair
Iris Milne
905-377-1527
[email protected]
Canteen # 1 & 2 Chair
Shelly Thompson
905-372-6554
[email protected]
Veterans Service Officer
John Aitken
905-377-1527
[email protected]
TOD Resolutions & Regulations
Donald Ramsay
905-885-4442
[email protected]
Band Liaison
Josephine Upton
289-251-3478
[email protected]
Nevada
Yolande McKinnon
905-373-4336
[email protected]
Honour & Awards
Lorie Beal
705-939-1805
[email protected]
Youth Education
Josephine Upton
289-251-3478
[email protected]
Entertainment
Yolande McKinnon
905-373-4336
[email protected]
Josephine Upton
289-251-3478
[email protected]
Legion Property
Donald Ashfield
905-373-0879
[email protected]
Ways & Means
Robert Robinson
905-372-3896
[email protected]
Sport Officers
Lauri Gourd
905-269-7260
[email protected]
Josephine Upton
289-251-3478
[email protected]
Track & Field
Gordon Hunter
905-372-1270
[email protected]
Charitable Foundation & Bursary
Annette Ashfield
905-373-0879
[email protected]
Sick & Visiting
Judy Elliott
905-372-9666
[email protected]
Funerals & Flowers
Judy Elliott
905-372-9666
[email protected]
Pipe Band Liason
Donald Ashfield
905-373-0879
[email protected]
Missile Editor
Normalee Teskey
905-342-3372
[email protected]
Web Master
Gerry Freyman
905-349-3588
[email protected]
Branch Executive
P.R.O.
Committees
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Cobourg Legion Branch # 133
Ladies Auxiliary
Officers & Executive 2014
Officers
President
Valerie Davies
905-373-1076
[email protected]
Past President
Yolande McKinnon
905-373-4336
[email protected]
1st Vice-President
Linda Bevan
905-372-7197
2nd Vice-President
Judy Elliot
905-372-9666
Recording Secretary
Lori Beal
705-939-1805
Correspondence Secretary
Meghan Duncan
905-376-1457
Treasurer
Jennifer Brooks
905-373-1602
Sgt.-At-Arms
Aldene Cooper
905-885-8202
Sports Officer
Audrey Strang
905-372-2615
Social Convenor
Susan Poelstra
905-342-2087
Carol Davies
905-372-6005
Janice Chesterton 613-966-6037
Carol MacAusland
905-373-1184
Judy Elliot
905-372-9666
Susan Herbert
905-885-7761
Linda Bevan
905-372-7197
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Joyce Etcher
905-372-6306
Sick & Visiting
Joyce Etcher
905-372-6306
Entertainment
Yolande McKinnon
905-373-4336
Funeral Receptions
Jean Barton
905-372-4052
Funerals
Cash Richardson
905-372-5624
Golden Plough
Sharon Martorino
905-372-5569
Set-ups
Susan Herbert
905-885-7761
Executive
Committees
[email protected]
Cook
Cobourg Legion Branch # 133 Hall Rentals and Catering
Rent the hall for Receptions, Weddings & Private functions. The hall is air conditioned and wheelchair accessible.
Hall Rental Contact: Shelly Thompson 905-372-6554 or email: [email protected]
Catering Contact: Susan Poelstra 905-342-2087
Moonshot Euchre
Second (2nd) and Fourth (4th) Thursday of Each Month
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2014 Poppy Campaign & Remberance Displays
Tyler Ashfield,
son of member
and 1st VP Don
and treasurer
Annette Ashfield
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Display at “Twice as
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Officer Patrice Vincent
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window and one
of the picture/
articles displayed
is about member
Jim Keeler.
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Remberance Day Parade-Alderville-November 10
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Remberance Day
Cobourg Legion Branch #
133
Parade & Service
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Busy time since my last report. On October 31st I had the opportunity of presenting the first poppy
of this years campaign to Mayor Gil Brocanier with our Veteran's Service Officer John Aitken.
November is always a busy month with the Poppy Campaign but if that was not enough to have on
the calendar I added moving apartments, Remembrance Competition for the Schools and buying a
new car.
I would like to thank Iris Milne for a well run Poppy Campaign, and special thanks to all the helped
in all aspects, there are many different and behind the scenes things that need to get this organized,
a job well done. Thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary that kept the food rolling out of the kitchen to satisfy
the helpers.
The Sgt.at Arms and the Colour Party attended many Remembrance services in the area and I
would like to thank them for their attendance, the Br. 133 Pipes and Drums for being there for us at
Alderville and Remembrance Day. I always feel very proud to march with our Colour Party and
Band.
The Ladies Auxiliary served a great lunch in the clubroom on November 14 and will be doing it again
on November 28th and December 12th.
Our Ladies Night group have been very generous in the donations for the Salvation Army Cupboard
in the way of personal hygiene items for men and women and they are being delivered at the end of
November. Next Ladies Night is our Christmas Party on December 16th tickets are at the bar.
The winner of the "Remembrance Draw" was Bill Breakey, congratulations. Please support our
"Christmas Box Draw", which is now set up on the bar, thanks to Penny Carriere for her help in decorating the box.
A Silent Auction will be set up in the clubroom on December 12, come in for lunch, bid on the auction, and the meat draw will be turkeys and ham, looks like another busy day for me.
NEW FUNDRAISER: Recycled Cooking Oil, maybe you have noticed the bin in the back lot. Don't
throw out your cooking oil in the garbage or flush it down the sink with hot water, put it in a container and bring it to the branch. Bill Young is looking after this and he will put it in the bin. When
the company comes to pick up they PAY US, no charge for the bin or service. Think of this as another way to donate to the branch.
Take Care of yourself and your family, MERRY CHRISTMAS
.
Respectfully Submitted
Josephine
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THE MISSILE
DECEMBER 2014
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
The end of November is the closing of the Early Bird programme. I would like to thank all of my volunteers who have
faithfully attended all of the days that they have put in over the past three months. Without you I would be unable to
do my work as the Membership Chairman.
I would also like to thank all of the members who have paid their dues this past three months. I have been slightly up
on numbers for the past two months and I hope that this will continue for November which I have yet to tally.
The winner of the October Early Bird draw was Ordinary Member Ernest C. BROWN. He has been notified and very
happy to hear the news.
The Early Bird draw for the month of November will take place at the Executive meeting in December, and the winner
duly notified.
There is no General Meeting in December due to its close proximity to Christmas.
Dues will still be $55.00 up to the end of January 31st, 2015. After this date you will not be considered to be a paid up
member and not permitted to use the bar facilities. Bar staff will be asking all members to produce their Membership
Card to purchase any liquor. After this date dues will be $60.00.
I am pleased to report that over the past 11 months we have recruited 62 new members to the Branch. This will be the
total for the year as no new members will be joining in December.
Once again thank you to all of my volunteers for the Early Bird programme.
1st VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
The work ay 173 Hibernia has now been completed and hopefully in the next few days the work at 144 Orr Street will
be finished.
I did attend the Y.M.C.A’s Peace week breakfast at the Best Western where we were recognised.
Don Ashfield
1st Vice President/Membership Chairman
"As we express our gratitude, we must
never forget that the highest
appreciation is not to utter words, but
to live by them." ~ John Fitzgerald
Kennedy
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Almost half of Canadian women don't aspire to climb the
corporate ladder. A study conducted by employment firm
Grandstand Canada finds that 48% of the female population isn't
interested in a management role. The study found most are
concerned about how a company would handle home and family
obligations if given a senior position. And if they do move into a
management role, many women still feel they aren't
compensated equally. Only 15% of women believed they are
paid the same as a man.
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POPPY CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Dear Comrades,
I am grateful for all the assistance received during this campaign. The campaign is a
success because of your generosity. If I tried to name you all, I know that I would leave
someone out and I don’t want to do that. So please know that you are greatly appreciated and because of you, Branch 133’s Poppy Campaign was a success.
I think this year’s campaign allowed Canadians the opportunity to reflect on the immense sacrifices our military men and women make. We showed our appreciation and
support by donating generously both monetarily and by our increased involvement this
year.
Poppy Campaign to date, November 25, 2014
Income
New Campaign
2014
Beginning Balance $12,984.75
Poppy box donations
16,036.05
Tagging
11,101.00
Wreaths
4,049.22
Donations
4,491.23
New Campaign Income
$35,677.50
Total Income
Increase
over 2013
4,835.01
2,348.50
$48,662.25
Expenses
Special use Approved
Local
Poppies and Wreaths
Supplies
Youth Education
Total Expenses
Net Income
$45,096.11
$
812.76
810.87
1,105.50
37.01
800.00
$ 3,566.14
Thank you, have a blessed Christmas and all the best in 2015,
Iris Milne
2nd Vice President & Poppy Chair
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Increase over
2012
5,604.05
669.00
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Hear Ye!
Hear Ye!
Turkey & Ham Rolls
will be held
December 5 & 6
December 12 & 13
Wanted
Paperback Books
The Legion Library is running short of paperback
books. Donations of paperbacks in good condition are gladly accepted. Please leave donations
on the bookshelf located near the Main Bar.
Veteran’s Service Officer
For information or assistance
with the Department of
Veterans Affairs in regard to
entitlement to any disability
Pension, Pension applications,
Re-assessment, VIP Services,
Survivor Benefits
please contact me.
John Aitken-Branch 133 Service Officer
Notice submitted by Don Ashfield.
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905-377-1527 or email @ [email protected]
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Ladies Auxiliary Report
Dear Comrades
December
Our last lunch for this year will be December 12’2014, between 11-30 & 1-30 pm. Thanks again to Betty Poelstra & Kitty
Lipa for doing the set ups, and Judy Elliot for doing the Sick & Visiting, plus Birthday & Anniversaries.
Our sincere condolences go out to those who may have lost a loved one.
December convener will be your Officers & Executives.
Have a Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year. Do not forget Levee day January 1st/15.
From your Officers & executives
Val Davies
L.A President
MEMBERSHIP!
Ladies, Final reminder to get your dues in BEFORE December 31, 2014, there will be a late fee beginning in January.
Meghan Duncan
Corresponding Secretary
HONORS AND AWARDS
It is getting close to our Birthday Dinner where we also recognize individuals who go above and beyond their duties to help
out our Auxiliary. The Honors and Awards Committee are looking for your help, if you know of a member who should be
shown recognition for all the hard work and time they bring to the Auxiliary please write a little “blurb” about what they do,
who they are. Please drop it off in the LA mail box, which is located down in the Clubroom.
Thank you for all your help,
Meghan Duncan
Corresponding Secretary
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Goodwill Actions
Christine Davidson and Nancy Cranfield presented David Alexander, Director of Cobourg Salvation Army, with ladies
& men’s hygiene articles. Generous donations from the Cobourg Branch # 133, November 18, Ladies Night event.
I think many of you will enjoy this touching song..
Three soldiers wrote it during their 'free time' over
'there'. The singer needs a Recording Contract when he
comes Home! This is a small way we can show our
troops we support their efforts, their sacrifice and that
of their families.
Send this around the country to as many people as you
can.
Hit control and click on below...
http://www.andiesisle.com/ifidiebeforeyouwake.html
Submitted by Sharon Martorino
The best and most beautiful things in the
world cannot be seen or even touched - they
must be felt with the heart.
Helen Keller
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Laugh Corner
A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice
cream parlor in Bonita Springs , and pulled
himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool.
After catching his breath he ordered a banana
split.
The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?'
'No,' he replied, 'hemorrhoids
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Sick and Visiting
December Report
Gord Dingwell, I’m sorry to say is still in Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto after a horrendous accident.
He’s been through several operations and is progressing slowly.
Jack Wilcox, was a patient at N.H.H. and Peterborough General but is now home and hopefully on
the mend.
Lois Simpson, was also a patient at N.H.H. and is now home and hopefully recouping.
Last Post
Associate member, Mary Varo, passed away on November 11’ 2014.
Ordinary member, Edson Wegg, passed away on November 17’ 2014.
Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and all those that are shut-in at home or have lost a
love one.
During this season, I wish health, peace and happiness to all.
Merry Christmas
Yours in Comradeship
Judy
Email: [email protected]
Home:905-372-9666 or Cell: 905-269-6057
Did You Know
You should have lunch with a co-worker today
because 65% of us eat lunch alone at our desk
- and social isolation is a major source of
STRESS.
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Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums
December Report
At this writing, we are halfway through the ten parade opportunities with which this season has gifted us. We began, as
mentioned last month, with a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Alderville cenotaph on November 9th, where native
drumming and highland piping served to highlight the solemnity of the occasion. November 11th saw one of the largest
attendances at the Victoria Park monument to military service veterans, under uncharacteristically beautiful weather,
following which the band went to four area schools with pipe and drum music and the message of remembrance. It
remains our duty to contribute to the connection with of our armed forces' efforts, over hundreds of years, and the
freedoms that we all enjoy today. It was most gratifying to witness the receptivity of the young people to that concept, a
reflection in large part, of the efforts of the teaching staff of these schools. We always look forward to sharing the day with
young people of this area, as well as with Legion members.
The Bowmanville Santa Claus parade, November 15, was the first of the Christmas season, and was challenging for its
chilliness and for its length. It was followed by the November 16 afternoon parade in Cobourg, always well-received by the
throngs lining King Street. We concluded the weekend with an evening Santa Claus parade in Newcastle, wet from nicely
atmospheric snow, but thankfully not as chilly. The Orono Santa Claus parade on Saturday morning, November 22, was a
first for the CLP&D, and much enjoyed, followed by the now traditional appearance in the Colborne evening parade on the
same date. Even more traditional, and as eagerly anticipated, was the very lively post-parade potation and playing in
Colborne's principal public house. Our thanks to the publican and the people of the village!
Next weekend we launch ourselves at the Frankford Santa Claus parade on Saturday, November 30, and at Trenton the
next day, both afternoon parades. We conclude our Christmas parade appearances on December 7 (yes, you read that
correctly, December 7!) in Courtice, following which the entire band will retire to a week-long sauna treatment for palsied
fingers and chilblained feet. Despite the discomforts occasioned by the weather, and the inevitable effects of the pipes and
drums, we enjoy these opportunities to participate in community activities, from Remembrance Day to the celebration of
Santa Claus's many arrivals.
For those of you contemplating your new, blank, 2015 calendar, we have a first suggestion for timetabling in the new year.
The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums and the Cobourg Highland Games Society are co-hosting the 2015 Robbie Burns
Dinner and Ceilidh at the Cobourg Legion on January 31. This is a shared venture, in which it is hoped a new and reenergized celebration of the immortal Highland Bard will alleviate some of those mid-winter wonkiness. A new and reimaged evening will include the traditional dinner and all of its parts, as well as a toe-tapping, family-friendly,
participation-promoting evening of song, dance, audience involvement, pipe band performance and silent auction
action. Tickets are $40 per person and are available the Cobourg Highland Games Society, Nessies, the British Pantry,
Summerhill B&B, Port Hope, or any band member. They would make a great Christmas gift for someone in your
family!
Ian McFarlane
Did You Know?
A new study released by a Toronto ad agency suggests Canadians
actually enjoy their commute and find it relaxing.....three quarters say
they're in a better mood after their commute. The online survey
questioned 1500 people in various regions of the country. It also ranked
Vancouver as the worst for gridlock followed by Toronto.
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Entertainment News!!
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS!!
From all reports you enjoyed the trip to Ottawa in October. I trust all those attending the Auxiliary Christmas Dinner
Meeting will also enjoy the entertainment being provided. Next trip will be – hopefully- April 18-19, 2015 so mark your
calendars and watch the bulletin for information.
Yolande McKinnon, Ladies Auxiliary Entertainment
905-373-4336
The updated Branch lineup for entertainment this year is as follows. Mark your calendars – tell your
friends, bring a group with you to enjoy the festivities!!!
November 30 – clubroom – Cale Crowe 1-5 p.m.
December 13 – clubroom – Sounds of Tyme band 7 – 11 p.m.
New Year’s Eve – clubroom – Bill Young DJ – 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
New Year’s Levee – clubroom – Bill Young DJ – 1 – 5 p.m.
New Year’s Levee – upstairs – Shaun Savoy - ‘The Spirits Band’ 2 – 6 p.m.
January 18 – clubroom - Percy Kinney – 1-5 p.m. before the roast beef dinner
January 31 – clubroom – Brian McNamara – Detour band – 8 – 12 p.m.
February 14 - upstairs – Cowboys Don’t Cry – 8 – 12 p.m.
February 28 – upstairs – Fish & Chip Dinner and Dance – 5.30 p.m.- 11 p.m.
March 15 – clubroom – St. Patrick’s Day Party with Bob & Lee – 1-5 p.m. before the roast beef dinner
April 19 – clubroom – Karaoke – Rita & John Harpell – 1-5 p.m. before the roast beef dinner.
May 9 – clubroom – TBA
This is for you – the members – please participate!!!
Yolande McKinnon - Entertainment
Laugh Corner
“The main reason Santa is so jolly is because
he knows where all the bad girls live.” ―
George Carlin
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For
Sale
10%
Legion blue’s or greys
Ways & Means
Used Dart Boards for Sale
$5.00
Contact: Bill Young @ 905-372-2231
Proceeds to the General Fund
Meat Draws
every Friday at 5:00 PM
& Saturdays at 3:00 PM
“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is
very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we
have to wait for Christmas to do that?” ― Bob Hope
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SERVICES
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December 2014
Legend Club Room=CR & Upstairs=UP)
Sun
Mon
1
7
Tue
2
Wed
Thu
5
6
L.A. Christmas
Dinner & Meeting (UP)
Senior Bridge Club
Dinner (UP)
Catholic Women
Dinner (UP)
Access Community
Dinner (UP)
Over 55 Christmas
Luncheon (UP)
Meat Draw
8
9
10
11
12
13
Monday Darts
@1:00 PM (CR)
Newfie Darts@ 7:30
PM (CR)
LA Darts
CUPE 25 Christmas
Social (UP)
Golden Ager Luncheon
(UP)
Anniversary Party
(UP)
Tallboys @ $3.85 (CR)
L.A. Legion Lunch 11:301:30 PM (CR)
Sounds of Tyme
band
Meat Draw (CR)
7 – 11 p.m. (CR)
Br. Exec. Meeting
5 PM
Meat Draw
Christmas Dinner (UP)
3 PM (CR)
15
16
17
18
19
20
Monday Darts
@1:00 PM (CR)
Ladies Night Xmas
Party
Ladies Darts @
7:00 PM (CR)
Br. Meeting
Meat Draw
Tallboys @ $3.85 (CR)
5 PM (CR)
Meat Draw 3 PM
(CR)
Sunday Jam
(1-5 PM)
7:00 PM
Mixed Darts @ 8:00 (CR)
Newfie Darts@ 7:30
PM (CR)
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Sat
4
Moonshot Euchre @
7:00 PM (UP)
14
Fri
3
22
Monday Darts
@1:00 PM (CR)
3 PM (CR)
23
24
25
26
27
Newfie Darts@ 7:30
PM (CR)
Ladies Darts @
7:00 PM (CR)
Closed
Meat Draw
Meat Draw
5 PM (CR)
3 PM (CR)
Mixed Darts @ 8:00 (CR)
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29
30
31
Monday Darts
@1:00 PM (CR)
Newfie Darts@ 7:30
PM (CR)
New Years Eve
Party– Gary
Warner (UP)
L.A. Exec.
Meeting
Bill Young DJ –
8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
(CR)
1
New Years Levee
Shaun Savoy - ‘The
Spirits Band’ 2 – 6
p.m. (UP)
Bill Young DJ – 1 – 5
p.m. (CR)
Holiday Hours
Christmas Day—Closed,
New Years Day-Members Only Clubroom (Opens at 10:00 AM), New Years Levee-Public (Upstairs) (1:00 PM –6:00 PM)
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55 Club Executive/Committees 2014-2015
THE OVER 55 CLUB
OFFICERS
Chairperson
Marlene Towns
905-372-3643
Past Chair
Jeannette Dempster
905-376-3446
1st Vice
Joyce Etcher
905–372-6306
2nd Vice
Jenny Allison
905-373-0926
Secretary
Jeannette Dempster
905-376 -3446
Treasurer
Joan MacDonald
905-372-8884
Bingo
Randy Skinner
905 –372-9836
Sick & Visiting
Sharon Lyon
905-349-1060
Darts
Jenny Allison
905-373-0926
Events Coordinator & Trips
Eileen Rollings
1- 613-475- 9737
Games
Art Brace
905-377- 0428
P.R.O.
Danny Parsons
905-372- 5639
Legion Liaison
John Aitken
905-377-1527
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
VOLUNTEER HELPERS
Bingo
Art Brace
905-377-0428
Draws
Bernice Basinger
905-372-9501
Rosemary Quigley
905-372-9875
Danny Parsons
905-372-5639
Randy Skinner
905-372-9836
Jenny Allison
905-373-0926
Special Events
Lunch Coordinator
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Cobourg Legion Br. 133
Over 55 Club
Greetings!!
A reminder to everyone. The Christmas Party is just around the corner. It’s on Friday, the 5th of
December 2014 at 12:00 noon. Please remember to phone Jenny Allison one week before (by Nov.
28th) at 905-373-0926 and let her know if you will be attending the luncheon (Roast turkey and all the
trimmings).
Santa will pay a visit and there will be entertainment.
We will also be collecting items for the Fare Share Food Bank.
Our new Membership Chair is Sandra Williams Thank you Sandra for taking on this job for the Club.
Please don’t forget that your dues for 2015 are due no later than Jan. 31st 2015 in order to remain a
member in good standing.
Congratulations were expressed to Dorothy and Cliff Turk on the occasion of their 65th Wedding
Anniversary. What a milestone!!
A moment of silence was held in memory of long time member Mary Varo, who passed away on
November 11th.
Thank you,
Marlene Towns
Chairperson
“Mankind is a great, an immense family …
This is proved by what we feel in our hearts
at Christmas.” – Pope John Paul XXIII
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401 (R.L. Edwards) Wing
Wing Executive/Directors 2013/2014
Executive
President
Frank Lindsay
905-377-0047
Secretary
Valerie Taylor
905-372-3946
Treasurer
Ronald Rose
905-885-2845
Sick & Visiting
Donald Duthie
905-885-4247
Membership
Gordon Sherwin
905-372-2495
Cadet Liaison
Claude Courcelles
905-372-1790
Historian
Donald Macklin
905-372-3231
Public Relations
Valerie Taylor
905-372-3946
Phone Committee
Donald Macklin
905-372-3231
Penny Carriere
905-342-2497
The Wing meets for lunch on the second Wednesday of the month. Contact the President to find out where the meeting
will take place.
Did You Know
Legion Medal Cleaning
Earl Hewison
195 Riverdale Parkway
Frankford, Ont.
1-613-398-6793
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At the gym, use the rowing machine. It
burns as many calories as jogging on a
treadmill and it targets our core & legs for a
full-body workout.
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Christmas is for Love - Classic Tale
Author Unknown
Christmas is for love. It is for joy, for giving and sharing, for laughter, for reuniting with family
and friends, for tinsel and brightly covered packages. But, mostly Christmas is for love. I had
not believed this until a small elfin like pupil with wide innocent eyes and soft rosy cheeks
gave me a wondrous gift one Christmas.
Matthew was a 10 year old orphan who lived with his aunt, a bitter, middle aged woman
greatly annoyed with the burden of caring for her dead sister's son. She never failed to remind
young Matthew, if it hadn't been for her generosity, he would be a vagrant, homeless
waif. Still, with all the scolding and chilliness at home, he was a sweet and gentle child.
I had not noticed Matthew particularly until he began staying after class each day [at the risk of
arousing his aunt's anger so I learned later] to help me straighten up the room. We did this
quietly and comfortably, not speaking much, but enjoying the solitude of that hour of the
day. When we did talk, Matthew spoke mostly of his mother. Though he was quite young
when she died, he remembered a kind, gentle, loving woman who always spent time with him.
As Christmas drew near however, Matthew failed to stay after school each day. I looked
forward to his coming, and when the days passed and he continued to scamper hurriedly from
the room after class, I stopped him one afternoon and asked him why he no longer helped me
in the room. I told him how I had missed him, and his large brown eyes lit up eagerly as he
replied, 'Did you really miss me?'
I explained how he had been my best helper, 'I was making you a surprise,' he whispered
confidentially. 'It's for Christmas.' With that, he became embarrassed and dashed from the
room. He didn't stay after school any more after that. Finally came the last school day before
Christmas. Matthew crept slowly into the room late that afternoon with his hands concealing
something behind his back. 'I have your present,' he said timidly when I looked up. 'I hope
you like it.' He held out his hands, and there lying in his small palms was a tiny wooden box.
'It's beautiful, Matthew. Is there something in it?' I asked opening the top to look inside. 'Oh
you can't see what's in it,' he replied, 'and you can't touch it, or taste it or feel it, but mother
always said it makes you feel good all the time, warm on cold nights and safe when you're all
alone.'
I gazed into the empty box. 'What is it, Matthew' I asked gently, 'that will make me feel so
good?'
'It's love,' he whispered softly, 'and mother always said it's best when you give it away.' He
turned and quietly left the room.
So now I keep a small box crudely made of scraps of wood on the piano in my living room and
only smile when inquiring friends raise quizzical eyebrows when I explain to them there is
love in it.
Yes, Christmas is for gaiety, mirth, song, and for good and wondrous gifts. But mostly,
Christmas is for love.
Source: http://www.guy-sports.com
Submitted by
Normalee Teskey-Missile Editor
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Letter to Missile Editor
Dear Mr. & Mrs. David O’Flynn,
Thank you for patiently waiting for the request to
receive your Missile newsletter by email.
The results of the two month survey and presentation to the Branch Executives has been completed.
The roll-out of sending the Missile newsletter by
email will commence effective with the December
2014 publication.
Thank you for the positive feedback on the new
format of the Missile.
Enjoy the holiday season and may you be blessed
with health, joy and love.
Normalee Teskey-Missile Editor
Hi Everyone,
As previously promised, below are the survey results published in the “September & October Missiles (methods to obtain newsletter by
printed copies, email or website).
Total printed copies=358
Total responses=14 or 3.9% ( 8 requesting printed copies, 5 requesting by attachment by email, 1 for notice of availability on website).
These results were presented to the Branch Executive on November 20, as well, additional feedback indicated that Legion members are
finding the Missile printed copies are depleted when they come into the premises. Effective December’2014, the following motions will
take place; a) continuation of printing “Missile” b). launch email distribution as requested c). place extra copies into clear folders and
placed throughout Legion premises in place of printed copies depleted (these must folders are recyclable & must not be removed).
In the event more members wish to be added to the email distribution list or receive notification the publication is on the website, please
forward an email to the Missile editor [email protected].
January, February & March, I will not be local and will be creating the Missile publication from afar. An assistant will check the Bulletin box to scan documents, pictures and print publication copies during my absence. To simplify the task for the assistant, it would be
appreciated if all submissions for the Missile were sent by email with attachments. My email address is
[email protected]
To all those who provide reports, for the January issue, please submit by end of day December 21, due to the holiday season and my
tentative departure time.
Best Wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a New Year filled with peace, good health, joy & love.
Normalee Teskey-Missile Editor
Missile December 2014