Announcements
Public Service Announcement – June 30th, 2021
The Billy Bishop/Kerrisdale Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to announce the recent receipt of a $25,000 grant funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program to enable the Branch to install a stairlift to assist our mobility-challenged members, veterans, and clients to attend functions in our upper hall. We are very grateful for the support we have received from the New Horizons program over the years. As our base of veterans has aged, this support has been essential to maintaining the infrastructure of our Branch, which is also aging.
We would normally commemorate our gratitude for this receipt by hosting an event at our Branch. However, the COVID-19 restrictions presently prohibit this. Accordingly, we are issuing this PSA.
In particular, we would like to thank our long-time Liberal Member of Parliament, the Honourable Hedy Fry for her ongoing support, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada and Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte. As well, we would like to acknowledge the support of many other individuals, including Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart; Lieutenant-Colonel E.L. Haverstock, Commanding Officer of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada; Mr. Pete Fry, Vancouver City Councilor; Vancouver City Councilors Adrian Carr, Melissa De Genova, and Colleen Hardwick; Heather Deal, current Chair of the Granville Island Council; Mr. J. Brian Archer, President and Director, Citadel Therapy Canine Society; and of course the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
We expect our stairlift to be fully operational by July 1st. For further information, please contact the Branch.
We thank all our members and your guests who continue to support the Branch with your patronage during this unprecedented and ever-changing time.
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REMINDER:
Effective July 1, 2021 – NEW membership application dues are half price @ $32.50.
This does not apply to renewals, reinstatements, or Transfers In.
While Supplies Last – Poppy Seeds available
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Effective starting May 2021 – Monthly 50/50 Draw
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IRIS is proud to provide exclusive vision care benefits to members of The Royal Canadian Legion.
As a member of The Royal Canadian Legion, you and the members of your household are eligible for exclusive benefits towards the cost of prescription glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and vision correction surgery at our Ophthalmology Centre in Laval, Quebec. We hope you will take advantage of this program and all the benefits IRIS offers, including our No-Matter-What-Guarantee, interest-free financing, and AIR MILES reward miles.”
Receive:
• $150 off prescription eyewear
• $50 off contact lenses
• $50 off sunglasses
CLICK HERE to register for member benefits.
Register today at www.iris.ca/benefits or call 1.800.663.3937 ext. 224 to begin accessing your benefits today!
What's happening at the Billy/Kerrisdale?
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Most events (weekly and special) are currently on hold as we review our Phase 3 Operational Requirements in response to Covid-19 health protocols.
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Saturday Night Summer Dinner Series
Lighter fare to pair with warmer weather
Menu for July 31st, 2021
With Caramelized Onions, Sweet butter pickles,
lettuce & tomato
Potato Salad
Seasoned cucumbers and grape tomato side
Dessert: House-made mixed berry and krema
Yogurt Parfait
Dinner service to begin approximately 6:45 pm and is usually accompanied with live background entertainment. Check our Calendar to see who’s playing.
COST:
$17.50 per plate/person OR
2 Dinners and a bottle of wine $49.50 OR
2 Dinners and a jug of beer $44.50
no meatless option/child’s plate
Meals are prepared with limited servings. Reservations being taken on a first come, first served basis. We’re guaranteed to sell out fast.
Call us at 604-738-4142 during branch operating hours with your credit card number to place your meal and table/seats reservation.
Pick Up/Take Out option available for pickup between 7:00 – 8:00 pm.
COST:
$19.50 per plate/person OR
2 Dinners and a bottle of wine $51.50 OR
2 Dinners and a 6-pack of beer $55.50
Credit card number is required at time of ordering with latest cancellation Friday 7:00 P.M.
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Please Note: On days when we are not serving meals we invite and encourage our members and guests to bring their own food and accessories. (Plates, utensils, etc.) or order individually from our local restaurants.4
Please Note: – Until further notice, most events are on hold.
Effective July 11th, 2021
Modified Meat Draws re-start
with
Jesse Arens
on our upstairs lounge piano
Join the Meat Draw Mavens as we support our charities and you can take home dinner!
We have 4 draws each on the half-hour
starting at 4:30 pm.
Ticket sales begin at 4:00 pm.
Please note:
– Tickets to sell at 2 tickets for $1.00.
– Social distancing and safety protocols will be adhered to.