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With Robert Simpson

Talking about sports.....

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

This week I want to talk about sports at Branch 18 in Wallaceburg. Our sports officer is Len Drouillard and for being in his first year on the executive, Len is doing a great job. Len wants people to know that on the bar, are a number of signup sheets for upcoming sports events at the Zone level. They are as follows: 8 Ball, the signup deadline is March 7th and the tournament is March 21st at Branch 18. Zone A3 Golf, the signup deadline is May 13th and the Golf tournament is May 29th at Blenheim. Progressive Euchre signup deadline is June 13th and will be played on June 27th. Horseshoes, signup deadline is May 29th and will be played on June 12th. For more information on sporting events and to help with sports events at the Legion, please contact Len.

As well there are a number of nights where we have cards and darts: Monday is Cribbage, Wednesday is open mixed darts, Thursday is Pepper. All are open to anyone wishing to take part. For more information please call 519-627-6663 or drop into the Legion during business hours. If you have an idea for a sport to try at the branch then once again see Len with your idea. We are always open to ideas here at Branch 18 in Wallaceburg. The Legion will also be hosting the Seniors Games darts on April 7th. We are always looking for Volunteers to help out with events we host be they be sports, meals or weekend events like Dragon Boat, Kids Fishing Derby and of course Wambo. If you wish to help, please contact us.

People to talk to about volunteering would be: President Diane Daly, 1st Vice Rob Simpson, Secretary/Treasurer Velda Green, 2nd Vice Bill Bechard or Past President Pat Hagen to name, but a few. You can leave your contact information at the bar and it will be passed on to the proper person. FYI Legion Larry visited Branch 18 on Feb 2nd, he did not see his shadow.

Events: Mar 8th at 7:30pm General meeting upstairs. Mar 13th Corn Beef/ Irish Strew. Mar 20th, there's a fund raiser for the Arts Council. Watch for more details, you can get tickets for events downstairs at the bar during business hours. Don't forget our Saturday meat draws. Band starts at 4:00 pm, the draws at 5:00pm. Good times at Branch 18 the friendliest Legion in town.

LEST WE FORGET



Robert Simpson was born in Amherst Nova Scotia. From 1976 to 1980 served in the Canadian armed forces He served in Cyprus 1978/79. He came to Wallaceburg where he worked at North American Plastics. He worked in Toronto as a computer technician. After suffering a heart attack 2002 he retired to Wallaceburg to be closer to his 3 daughters, and all his grandchildren. He is involved with Branch 18 Legion where he is on the executive; he serves as Seniors Chairman. also is currently Youth-Ed Chairman, Liaison with the Sea Cadets and Elevator Committee Chairman for the Legion. Robert is also working at starting up an Operational Stress Injury Peer Support Group in the area for Veterans of all ages.