Please note that due to our location in the US and how much our members are spread-out throughout the Bay Area, you can get your poppies from our branch now.  More information can be found at:

https://royalcanadianlegionus25.com/poppy-campaign/

October 2022 A time to reflect, to honour and to thank As November approaches, the Remembrance period is almost upon us – a time to reflect, to honour and to thank those who were willing to sacrifice everything for our freedoms. It’s a time to give back to Canada’s Veterans, their families, and communities. Branches across the country are gearing up for the Poppy Campaign, Remembrance Day Ceremonies, and other key events this Remembrance period. Stop by your local Legion Branch today to see what you can do to help honour Canada’s Veterans! Special offer when you renew for 5 years! When you renew your membership and prepay your dues for 5 years, you will receive a FREE Poppy toque, scarf and pair of mittens. Renew online  ‣ If you’ve recently renewed, thank you! You can still extend your membership to take advantage of this offer! The Poppy Campaign starts October 28th! From October 28th through November 11th, Canadians from coast to coast to coast will be wearing a Poppy to honour and remember Canada’s Veterans. In addition to returning initiatives, including the Pay Tribute boxes and Digital Poppy, this year will feature some new elements! 2022 marks the first year the Legion will be offering biodegradable poppies and wreaths. This year will also feature a personal and poignant way of exploring stories of fallen Veterans. Read more  ‣ Watch Legion.ca and our social platforms and subscribe to our public newsletter to get all the latest updates as they happen! Facebook  ‣ | Twitter  ‣ | Instagram  ‣ First Poppy Presentation to the Governor General Dominion President Bruce Julian will present the symbolic First Poppy to the Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, at Rideau Hall on the morning of October 25. The Poppy Campaign launches on the last Friday of October, when Poppies become available across the country, and at Canadian Embassies and Consulates. Service dogs for those who served In August 2018, the Legion’s Ontario Provincial Command partnered with Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC) to launch Operation Service Dog, with the goal to pair as many injured Veterans as feasible with trained Service Dogs. In the past 12 months alone, WWC is estimating the pairing and placement of 25 Service Dogs with Veterans in Ontario, with a further 18 in training – an increase from 17 dogs paired and placed the previous 12 months, demonstrating that this initiative is producing results! Learn more  ‣ Celebrating our Legion Volunteers The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to recognize Legion Branch 244 Perth member Sue Doran. Sue works tirelessly to support not only Veterans, but the entire Perth community. Some of her recent initiatives include the organization of 307 Veteran banners, a candle-lit lantern memorial, a nearly sold-out golf tournament, a parade for the Perth community, and a quilt of Valor ceremony. On behalf of the Legion and its Branches, we thank you for your service to the Legion! During a community crisis, Team Rubicon Canada, a Veteran-led disaster relief organization, and the Tweed Legion came together to support the town and get the community back on its feet, exemplifying the qualities upheld at The Royal Canadian Legion. “Team Rubicon Canada is proud to be part of this story and to have served this incredibly strong community when they needed help the most. Our Greyshirts are overwhelmed with gratitude for the support the people of the Municipality of Tweed, Mayor Joanne Albert, Tweed Legion, Donna Bunting, and all the local restaurants have shown our team after each day of sweaty volunteer disaster response work helping our neighbours.” – Team Rubicon Canada Know a Legion member or Legion Branch that’s making a difference? Send us your story at marketing@legion.ca. Legion Yoga: a new activity The physical and mental health benefits of Yoga have sparked a new program at a Legion Branch in Saskatchewan. “Chair Yoga” is attracting Veterans and Seniors in the community of Weyburn. Read more  ‣ The Legion and belairdirect: A winning partnership Did you know that when Legion members purchase a new policy or renew their existing coverage with belairdirect, belairdirect donates a portion of the premium collected to support Legion programs and services? “We are proud to partner with the Legion to offer members savings on their insurance and to help support our Veterans and their families for all they have done for our country,” said Alex Rafuse, Director of Business Development at belairdirect. Read more  ‣ Your membership can help you save Check out this latest offer, and many more! With MemberPerks®, you can shop online or in-store at local and national stores and service providers and save $1000s every year. It’s a great way to support the Legion, local businesses, and your wallet. Sign up for MemberPerks® today. It’s free with your Legion membership. 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