Legion Corner for February 12th, 2026

Glenn Booker
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

Thanks for taking a few minutes away from watching Team Canada compete in the Olympics to read this column - GO CANADA GO! 

We are still progressing in getting the new Kin Cares 50/50 draw up and running. There are many steps to getting a new draw going and we will definitely be announcing the big start date once we have it. We are very excited to partner with the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation on this endeavour. To stay in touch be sure to follow the Kin Cares 50/50 Facebook Page, and now we also have the Kin Cares 50/50 Instagram account ready, so be sure to follow that one as well. If you haven’t seen it yet, check those social media pages to see the new logo we have for the draw!

At last Saturday’s Meat Draw, Jamie White was the triple-dipper. Christine Goodspeed won the 50/50 draw and took home a cash prize of $124. Congratulations to all the winners.

Recently Branch 183 made a $3,000 donation to the Kincardine Food Bank to help them with the important work they do for our community. We thank them for all they do.

At the Seniors District Dart Tournament in Hepworth on February 7th, our Branch 183 team, consisting of Steve Musselman, Terri Hogsden, Dan DerVeeken and Al Brown played well and placed joint 3rd out of 11 teams. Well done! The team will now progress to the Provincial Championships which will be on April 11th in Victoria Harbour.

Trivia Night in February will be on Friday, February 27th. Sign-up for this one will begin after Family Day, on the 17th, as we are closed on the Monday for the holiday. Remember that a table at trivia is $40, and you can have a maximum of 8 players. You can play with 7 if you wish, but the table would still be the same price. I neglected to mention that the winners of January Trivia were the ‘Snow Blind Friends’ with 103 points!  

Everyone always wants to know what the food will be for our Thursday Bingo Nights. So, tonight, Feb. 12th is Pulled Pork & Coleslaw, and next week on the 19th it will be Turkey Pot Pie. Remember that Bingo card sales start at 5:45 p.m. with the games starting promptly at 6:45.

We have lots planned for our New Member Meet & Greet this month on Saturday, February 21st, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. We have many new members which is amazing, so plan to drop by, meet the Executive and other new members, and learn about what makes our Branch so amazing! We not only have an amazing building, we have extra-amazing members and volunteers. If you have never been a member before, you can join for free in 2026. You can do it easily online at - https://legion.ca/join-us and we will have membership forms available to fill out at the Meet & Greet as well.

The days are slowly getting longer, so time to start planning for March and April. We have tickets on sale now at the Legion bar for our St. Paddy’s Day Celebration with a Dinner & Dance at the Legion, for only $20, and also for The Mudmen at Branch 183, on Saturday, April 25th, for $35. So recruit your crew and secure your tickets.

Here are some of our Upcoming Events:

• Sat., February 21st - New Member Meet & Greet from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

• Sun., February 22nd - Family Dinner from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. - Roast Beef Menu

• Fri., February 27th - Trivia Night at 7:00 p.m.

• Sat., March 14th - St. Paddy’s Day Celebration Dinner & Dance. Tickets are $20, on sale now at the Legion bar.

• Sat., April 25th - The Mudmen will be back. Tickets are $35, on sale now at the Legion bar.

Legion Corner for February 5th, 2026

Glenn Booker
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

As we announced last week, we are busy preparing for the launch of our new partnership with the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation - the Kin Cares 50/50 draw. We are getting all the snowbanks, err ducks in a row and hope to have everything ready in the coming weeks. Our new logo is now set, and you can see that over on the Kin Cares 50/50 Facebook Page. Be sure to follow that page if you are not already. The monthly draws will be at the end of each month, with early bird draws of cash or prizes happening throughout the month. There will be different price points for different numbers of entries that you can purchase. You will be able to purchase online or in-person using handheld units we will have. What is great about these handheld units is that we can walk around at various events and offer tickets. Another advantage to this type of draw is that you can set up recurring buys that will automatically purchase your tickets at the beginning of each month, so you never miss an early bird. This will ensure your tickets come to you if you are away on vacation as well!

At last Saturday’s Meat Draw, we had one double-dipper, and it was Eleanor Roppell. I joked last week that Elmer wasn’t at all jealous of Charlie’s 50/50 win last week. Let’s hope Charlie feels the same because good karma prevailed and Elmer Lamonte took home the cash prize of $196 in the 50/50 draw.

We are looking forward to our New Member Meet & Greet later this month on Saturday, February 21st, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. We have had a good influx of new members taking advantage of the free membership offer for 2026 as the Legion celebrates 100 years of service. So if you are a new member please plan to drop in, ask some questions, meet our Executive, take a tour of our amazing building and even check out some volunteer opportunities if you are interested. Not signed up as a member yet? You can do it easily online at - https://legion.ca/join-us. We will have membership forms available to fill out at the Meet & Greet as well. Our usual Saturday Meat Draw will take place following the Meet & Greet.

We want to take a moment here to also remind our new members, as well as our current members about some of the perks of being a Legion member. One great thing is something that is aptly called ‘MemberPerks’. Legion members get access to this website which has offers and deals on all sorts of things, from travel to TVs, from food to fashion, from health to home, and much more. When you join as a member you receive an email about this perk so watch for that and get signed up, it’s free for members. We recently put a short video showing the MemberPerks website on our Legion Facebook Page, so if you want to see what it’s all about, take 3 minutes and watch the video.

This week Branch 183 was proud to support the KDSS Model UN Team with a $1,500 donation to assist them in attending Model UN events both in and out of Bluewater. We wish the team good luck!

Bingo, bingo, bingo... We want to remind newer players that Bingo card sales start at 5:45 p.m. with the games starting promptly at 6:45 p.m. Be sure to arrive before 6:45 to get your cards purchased, since they are put away at 6:45 when the games start. Remember we are still having weekly $1,000 jackpots, and you can get some food before you play. Food starts at 5:00 p.m. and the dinner menu for tonight's Bingo will be Beef on a Bun. Next week’s menu on February 12th will be Pulled Pork & Coleslaw.

This Saturday night at the Legion, the Kincardine & District Lions Club are presenting Grace, 2 - a special concert in support of the Kincardine Community Health Care Foundation. There are still some tickets left for this Tragically Hip Tribute Band, so check out the Lions Facebook Page for the Eventbrite link.

While we are talking about tickets... Do you have yours for our 2 big, upcoming events?

On Saturday, March 14th we are having a St. Paddy’s Day Celebration with a Dinner & Dance at the Legion. Tickets are only $20, which includes the dancing and the music, played by Left Turn Clyde.  The dinner menu will be a choice of Irish stew or Shepherd’s pie with a dessert of Bailey’s cheesecake or Guinness chocolate cake. Then in April, we have The Mudmen at Branch 183, on Saturday, April 25th. Tickets for this event are on sale at the Legion Bar, and are $35. 

Here are some of our Upcoming Events:

• Sat., February 7th - Kincardine & District Lions present Grace, 2 - 7:30 p.m.

• Sat., February 21st - New Member Meet & Greet from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

• Sun., February 22nd - Family Dinner from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. 

• Fri., February 27th - Trivia Night at 7:00 p.m.

• Sat., March 14th - St. Paddy’s Day Celebration Dinner & Dance. Tickets are $20, on sale next week.

• Sat., April 25th - The Mudmen will be back. Tickets are $35, on sale now at the Legion bar.

Kincardine Legion President Teri Leslie presents the ‘big cheque’ donation of $1,500 to the KDSS Model UN Team, pictured here with teacher Jon Farrell.

Legion Corner for January 29th, 2026

Glenn Booker
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

Let’s start with the big news. At a gathering at the Legion on Wednesday, Branch 183 announced the sunsetting of the Catch the Ace draw. President Teri Leslie and Ace host Russ Crook thanked everyone who bought Catch the Ace tickets over the years and helped support the great work we did with our wonderful partners Huron Shores Hospice and the Tiverton & District Lions. We were able to do some amazing community work with our share of the funds raised. Below is a list of the donations made with Catch the Ace proceeds in the last three years:

• Drop-in at the Bridge - $20,000

• Kincardine Food Bank - $31,000

• Kincardine Football Association - $20,000

• Kincardine Lions All-Wheel Park - $31,000

• Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band - $16,000

• Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey - $31,000

As well, yesterday the Branch announced a new donation to the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation for $30,000, using proceeds from the most recent Catch the Ace.

Again we want to thank everyone for their support with an extra special thank-you to all of the fine local retailers who sold in-person tickets for us for years, including: Kincardine Legion Bar, Kwik Way Tiverton, Sleepers Bed Gallery, Jean’s Family Restaurant and Instyle Hair Studio.

What’s next?

Also announced yesterday was a new partnership between the Royal Canadian Legion and Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation on a new 50/50 Lottery, to be called Kin Cares 50/50. The mission of this new charitable lottery is to strengthen local health care through collective action. The Legion is dedicated to serving Veterans and their families, and to ensuring that they have the support and services they need throughout their lives. That includes access to quality health care.  The Foundation’s focus is the Kincardine hospital. As many of you know, the Foundation is currently in the middle of an ambitious $18 million fundraising campaign to raise the community’s share towards a transformative hospital expansion. Our collaboration means more than closing a fundraising gap; it represents hope, better health, and tangible support for our veterans and loved ones. Securing a modern healthcare facility isn’t just a milestone - it’s a lifeline that will bring advanced, timely care close to home for families, friends, and neighbours. 

By joining forces, we’re making a heartfelt investment in the well-being of those who have served and in the long-term health of everyone who calls this community home.  Together, your support will help transform lives and build a stronger, healthier future for all. 

The tagline for this new draw is “Win Big. Give Back Bigger!”, and we hope to be up and running in March if possible. We will have more details about the draw, the ticket prices, the website, and the mechanics of the whole thing in coming weeks. If you were already following our Kincardine Catch the Ace Facebook, you are all good, as that page is now renamed Kin Cares 50/50 and we will post more news there as we get ready. If you are not following that page, now is the time and you can find it here - 

At last Saturday’s Meat Draw, we had our first triple-dipper of 2026, and it was Charlie Samms. Elmer just won one prize, and he was not jealous of Charlie’s 3 wins at all. Jane Bonnett won a meat prize and then went on to win the 50/50 draw, taking home a nice cash prize of $250.

As the Legion celebrates 100 years of service in 2026, Branches across the country are marking the occasion with special events, new initiatives, and opportunities to connect with the community. At Branch 183, we’re hosting a Meet & Greet for new members on Saturday, February 21, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. It’s a casual chance to explore the Legion, meet our Executive, and ask questions about membership or getting involved. Stick around afterward for our Saturday Meat Draw at 2:30 p.m. In honour of the Centenary, anyone who has never been a Legion member can join for free this year. If you’ve been curious, this is a great time to jump in. Join online, stop by the branch, or reach out to Kim at 05-183@legion.ca. We look forward to meeting you. Stay tuned for more info about this Meet & Greet.

The dinner menu for tonight's Bingo will be chili. Don’t forget the first game at Bingo starts at 6:45 p.m., and the food before Bingo starts at 5:00 p.m. Looking ahead to the next few Bingo menus, Feb. 5th will be Beef on a Bun, followed by Pulled Pork & Coleslaw on Feb. 12th.

We’ve talked about it the past few weeks, but want to remind everyone about the two events that we will be hosting, both of which have tickets currently on sale. On Saturday, March 14th we are having a St. Paddy’s Day Celebration with a Dinner & Dance at the Legion. Tickets are only $20, which includes the dancing and the music! Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with the dinner running between 5:00 and 7:30 p.m. The music will run from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. and will be played by Left Turn Clyde.  The dinner menu will be a choice of Irish stew or Shepherd’s pie with a dessert of Bailey’s cheesecake or Guinness chocolate cake. Bring some extra cash if you want to get in on the 50/50 draw that night.

Then the next month, we have The Mudmen at Branch 183, on Saturday, April 25th. Tickets for this event are already on sale at the Legion Bar, and are $35. For this event, doors will open at 7:00, and the band will take the stage at 8:00 p.m. There might be some bagpipes.
 

Here are some of our Upcoming Events:

• Fri., January 29th - Trivia Night at 7:00 p.m. (this was the rescheduled date)

• Sat., February 21st - New Member Meet & Greet from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

• Sun., February 22nd - Family Dinner from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. 

• Fri., February 27th - Trivia Night at 7:00 p.m.

• Sat., March 14th - St. Paddy’s Day Celebration Dinner & Dance. Tickets are $20, on sale next week.

• Sat., April 25th - The Mudmen will be back. Tickets are $35, on sale now at the Legion bar.

Kincardine Legion Executive members present the ‘big cheque’ donation of $30,000 to members of the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, and announce a new partnership.

Legion Corner for January 22nd, 2026

Glenn Booker
Public Relations Officer, Branch 183

At last Saturday’s Meat Draw, we didn’t have any double-dippers at all, with 8 different people winning. Continuing the 2026 trend where super nice people are winning the 50/50 draw, Cookie Quinn won the 50/50 draw and took home $156.00. Congrats, Cookie, don’t spend it all on yarn!

2026 marks a major milestone for the Legion, celebrating a full century of service, remembrance, and support for communities across Canada. Over the course of the year, Branches will be highlighting our history, introducing new initiatives, and hosting a variety of events designed to connect people and bring communities together. From activities at the local Branch level to programs happening nationwide, there are many opportunities to get involved, reflect on the past, and help shape the Legion’s next chapter.

One of those opportunities is happening right here at Branch 183. On Saturday, February 21, we’re hosting a relaxed Meet & Greet for new members at the Legion. Feel free to drop in anytime between 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. to explore the building, meet members of our Executive, enjoy a casual tour, and ask questions about membership, volunteering, or getting involved. If you’d like to stay a little longer, our popular Saturday Meat Draw begins at 2:30 p.m., with prizes up for grabs.

To celebrate the Centenary, community members who have never been Legion members before can join for free for the year. We’ve already welcomed quite a few new members and would love to see more join Branch 183. If membership has ever crossed your mind, this is the perfect time. You can join online at https://portal.legion.ca/join or stop by the branch to fill out an application in person. Our Membership Chair, Kim, is happy to answer any questions and can be reached at 05-183@legion.ca. Get signed up, come say hello at the Meet & Greet, and be part of this milestone year. We look forward to meeting you.

With the wild winter weather, we have had to cancel tonight’s Bingo (Jan. 22nd). If you were really hoping to try that turkey pot pie, don’t worry, I’m sure they will bring that back again. The menu for the next week will be chili. Don’t forget the first game at Bingo starts at 6:45 p.m., and the food before Bingo starts at 5:00 p.m.

Trivia Night is tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd at 7:00 p.m. and is SOLD OUT. If you’re attending, we will have Wings & Fries and Nachos between 5:00 and 7:30. 

Tickets are on sale now at the Legion Bar for 2 of our upcoming events with live music.

First up, on Saturday, March 14th we are having a St. Paddy’s Day Celebration with a Dinner & Dance at the Legion. The music will be provided by Left Turn Clyde. Tickets are only $20 which includes the dancing and the music! Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with the dinner running between 5:00 and 7:30 p.m. The music will run from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The dinner menu will be a choice of Irish stew or Shepherd’s pie with a dessert of Bailey’s cheesecake or Guinness chocolate cake. Bring some extra cash if you want to get in on the 50/50 draw that night.

Next we are once again hosting The Mudmen at Branch 183, on Saturday, April 25th. Tickets for this event are already on sale at the Legion Bar, and are $35. For this event, doors will open at 7:00, and the band will take the stage at 8:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of Celtic music & stories from Canada's Celtic Rock Warriors.

Here are some of our Upcoming Events:

• Fri., January 23rd - Trivia Night at 7:00 p.m.

• Sat., January 24th - Robbie Burns Supper (KSPB Event) Doors open at 5:15. 

• Sat., February 21st - New Member Meet & Greet from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

• Sun., February 22nd - Family Dinner from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. 

• Fri., February 27th - Trivia Night at 7:00 p.m.
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• Sat., March 14th - St. Paddy’s Day Celebration Dinner & Dance. Tickets are $20, on sale next week.
   
• ​​​​​​​Sat., April 25th - The Mudmen will be back. Tickets are $35, on sale now at the Legion bar.

Membership Dues for 2026

Membership dues for 2026 are $65/yr for all Affiliate, Associate and Non-military Ordinary members. Military vets dues are still $50/yr.

The early bird period for paying 2027 dues will start on of September 1st, 2026 and run until November 30th, 2026. Please take advantage of the program which saves you $5 off your regular dues. Membership dues are payable by cash, cheque or debit/visa at the local branch. On-line renewal is now possible at portal.legion.ca, using your membership number and following the instructions. A new e-transfer option is also now available by e-transferring your dues to kinlegion@bmts.com. (please note that you must include the words "Dues for year 2026" or "membership" in the comment box before submitting it electronically through your bank.) This will allow our admin assistant to properly record your payment.

Kim McElroy
Membership Chair
Branch 183 Kincardine

Bingo

Under the B 11
Kincardine Legion Thursday night BINGO is back!
The Lambton St. doors open at 5 pm with Early Quickies games starting sharp at 6:45 pm. 
We have a $1000 Jackpot each week!
We have meals available weekly starting at 5:00.
Regular Game package starts at just $8:00 for a 10 page book, with 6 cards up per game and 14 chances to win including the Jackpot game.
Extra Jackpot cards are available.
The Progress Twoonie Game game prize continue to grow each week, with 8 chances to win!
6 Extra games are available with 14 chances to win

Rule 1 at Kincardine Legion Thursday Night BINGO is to have fun.   







    
 

Meat Draw

Meat Draws every Saturday afternoon.  Tickets for the eight meat draws and the 50/50 start at approximately 2:30 p.m.

 

Legion Recycling Bin

Currently accepting donations. R.C. Legion Br.183 Kincardine now has a recycling bin located in the rear of the branch. The bin will accept items which are slightly used such as clothing, housewares, shoes, linens, books and toys. All items must be in a sealed plastic bag. Only items which will go in the bin are accepted. Your support is appreciated.

Free Fishing for Veterans & Serving Canadian Forces