Hello, Branch 290 Members;

If you have travelled through small communities in the months leading up to Remembrance Day, you may have noticed banners hung on the light posts with Veterans from that community being honoured. 

This is something that Tobermory Legion Branch 290 is in the process of implementing.  The Municipality is providing and installing 20 brackets to accommodate this and will provide the yearly service of putting the banners up (around Thanksgiving) and down (after Remembrance Day). The banners are 24" x 48" and feature a picture of the Veteran.

The approximate cost of these banners will be $150.  Our Branch will pay $50 of this cost. The family/other will be responsible for the remaining $100. We will have enough brackets to honour 20 veterans each year. If more than 20 names are put forward, we will rotate the banners yearly.

If there is a Tobermory veteran that you would like to honour, please contact me and I will add the name to my list and provide payment information. 

Just a reminder of all the activities we have taking place at the Legion for the rest of July.

July 17th - Celebration of the Royal Canadian Legion 100th Anniversary. Live music, free bbq & giveaways. Starting at 3:00. All welcome!

July 24th - Country Music Night with DJ Maxx

July 29th - Summer in the Spirit - Sing along to familiar favourites! 7:00 pm (Joint Initiative of St. Edmund's Anglican & Tobermory United Churches) All welcome!

July 31st - Euchre @ 7:00. Everyone welcome!

Every Wednesday - Ladies' Auxiliary Summer Bingo, Tobermory Community Hall, Doors open at 6:30

Every Thursday - Darts @ 7:00. Everyone welcome!

Every Saturday - Meatdraw @ 4:30

The Legion is open Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 3:00. The drinks are cold and the welcome is warm - drop in!

Debbie Golden

Secretary, Branch 290, Royal Canadian Legion

Saturday BBQ's

June 6

July 11, 25

Aug 29

Sept 12

They are well worth it! $15 for a Gourmet Burger, a bag of chips and Dessert!

Branch 290 is pleased to announce DJ Nights for the season!

Sat June 27

Sat July 11

Fri July 24

Sat Aug 1

Sat Aug 8

Sat Aug 22

Sat Sept 5

Please join us for the best nights of the Summer!

17 July 2026 is a day to reflect and celebrate!

On Friday, July 17, 2026, The Royal Canadian Legion will mark its 100th anniversary — a historic milestone honouring a century of service to Veterans and their families, preserving Remembrance, and supporting communities across Canada.

Branches are invited to take part in a shared national day of recognition and Remembrance by hosting local activities in and around this date.

How to Participate

While additional details and resources will be shared soon, the intent is to:

• Hold a commemorative ceremony to honour the Legion's 100 years of engaging Canadians in Remembrance
• Host a community celebration or open house, providing an opportunity to engage the community in the Legion’s story
• Invite members and the public to participate in a collective initiative of Remembrance

This day is an opportunity to celebrate our legacy and to invite Canadians to learn about the Legion and take part in Remembrance.

And, as always, Meat Draw every Saturday!

Lots to do - come on out!

Debbie Golden

Secretary, Branch 290, Royal Canadian Legion

For 2026, the Royal Canadian Legions' 100th Anniversary, any new member will get a Free Membership for 1 Year!

For More information, Contact Rick:

05-290@legion.ca

Beverley Warren wins the 2027 Membership draw with a free membership!

June Meetings 7 pm-Executive

8PM General

No Meeting July and August.

September to Dec same time as above.

Join Us for Trivia on the 2nd Friday of each month @ 7 pm.

Euchre on the last Friday of each month @ 7 pm.

Summer Bingo at the Community Center, Wednesdays @ 7pm, Doors open at 6 pm.

For the Ladies Aux Bingo:

BENEFITS OF PLAYING BINGO!

Who knew?  There are a lot of benefits in playing bingo.

• First and foremost, it can be FUN!

• Good for the brain – It requires players to be alert, to concentrate and to pay attention to detail. For example, identifying numbers quickly and marking them accurately on multiple bingo cards exercises the brain, improving cognitive speed and accuracy.  Studies have shown that playing bingo can slow cognitive decline as it involves pattern recognition and memory recall.  Bingo requires focused attention which can enhance working memory capacity – crucial for everyday tasks and decision making.

• playing bingo can be a stress reliever as it gives people a break from day-to-day worries and helps them relax. The excitement of playing and the chance of winning helps to improve people’s moods. In other words, playing bingo makes you happy. 

• Social interaction – you meet old friends, make new ones and catch up on events in the community.  This also improves mental health.  It reduces feelings of isolation. It is especially good to play during the winter  months when the sunshine isn’t as effective to your physical and mental well-being as the summer months.

• Playing bingo can help establish a routine, also a mental benefit;  

• Your playing bingo contributes to the Women’s Auxiliary program of providing funds for special groups and activities.

• And, you might win!

The Ladie’s Auxiliary hosts winter bingo on Monday at the Tobermory Community Centre starting at 1 p.m. Come a bit earlier to get your cards. It usually lasts a couple of hours, and there are snacks and coffee provided by donation.  You can play for as little as a couple of dollars.  We hope you will  join in the fun.