1407 Laburnum Street Vancouver V6J 3W4 604 738-4142
Monday – Thursday, 4 pm to 11:30 pm; Friday – Saturday, 4 pm to 12:30 am; Sunday, 2 pm to 10 pm (Meat Draw 4 pm to 6:30 pm)
Visitors Welcome – Free Wifi
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
Sorry – no Friday Dinner May 11th
But the Howe Sounds will play their gentle guitar jazz
Mother’s Day Meat Draw
Sunday May 13 4 to 6:30
Featuring Angela’s famous Bunwiches $2
Diamond Jubilee Tea Party
June 2 is the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth. We think a traditional English Tea Party on the patio would please her! (or inside the lounge if it rains)
Flags will be flown—Games and activities will occur—Toasts may be drunk
This has the potential to grow into a Block Party!
Volunteers to help organize the event please respond by eMail
or leave a message at 604 568-4130
Please support us by coming into the branch on a regular basis too
Election of Officers – JUNE 2012
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Dinners served most Fridays
6:30 – 8:30 $12-15.00
Meat Draw (raffle) 4 – 6.30pm Sundays
2012 membership dues payable now
YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED
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The Billy Bishop invites current and past members of our Canadian Military to join and enjoy the comradeship and benefits of the Royal Canadian Legion. We would much appreciate the support of younger Veterans and offer an empathetic environment – in an official Military Museum too!
Located just one block from Kitsilano Beach on Laburnum just north of Cornwall, the Billy Bishop Legion is akin to a secret English pub right in the middle of a residential neighbourhood. With a wonderful assortment of 60+ citizens (some who have fought for the freedoms we take for granted), it is also filled with active young folks who want to share a pint of wisdom with their elders. The mix makes for a guaranteed good time and great conversations by the fire.
Affectionately known as ‘the Billy’, it is open to everyone over 19 years of age and full membership has its privileges. The Billy is also home to upstairs hall renters who may provide after-school care, yoga, dancing classes, etc. Popular events at the Billy are Friday evenings with live entertainment, the Sunday meat raffle (4:00-6:30 pm); special TV sports events and various acoustic music sessions. On occasion visiting entertainers come by and play or sing; you may even hear a trained operatic voice sometimes so become a regular and enjoy the camaraderie.
The Billy is an evolving and unique branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; as such there are some basic guidelines to follow:
- Greet patrons with a smile. This is a members’ club, and much more than a public bar.
- Gentlemen, please take off your hats when you enter the building.
- Tip the bartenders for excellent to truly good service, especially because prices & 20oz imperial measure pints of beer are reasonable for Kitsilano.
- Respect others and avoid “table hopping” by asking to join tables.
- Take time to make friends. This is a community of choice.
- Become a member. The Billy cannot exist without new members and the cost of membership ($60.00 per year) gives you guest privileges in Legions and other service clubs around the world.
- Volunteer. This is Kitsilano, and volunteerism is part of our blood. (Greenpeace and the David Suzuki Foundation started here.) The Billy is mostly run by volunteers and newcomers are welcome to participate on Standing Committees, run for the Executive, or just help out informally.
Just a few hours of your time each month makes a huge difference. You can feel you have contributed your share and learn new skills. The Billy Bishop has been the best-kept secret of Kitsilano for too long; it’s time you discovered why. Everyone is welcome, and membership is highly encouraged.
Anyone interested in renting our upstairs hall/meeting room/summer patio please call 604 568-4130 or 604 738-4142 to speak with ( 9.30 -11.30am approx) or leave a message for Peter Jensen, our rentals coordinator or email: billybishoplegion@gmail.com attn: Peter
Webmaster: Angela Squires (please notify the Branch of any errors)