submitted by Gerry Tilmans
Since Branch 202 was formed on July 10, 1931, we have held elections annually to determine who would be on our Branch Executive group for a year. At a meeting earlier this year, it was voted to increase to a two-year term and, at our April meeting, we voted on the new Executive.
This year has been fantastic in that we have already sworn in and expect to get many more new members. Membership is open to all eligible Canadians regardless of whether they served or not, had a relative who served or not so please consider signing up. For all new members in 2026 there is no membership fee this year, and if before the end of 2026 you pay your 2027 dues your name goes into a national draw for a chance to win a brand new F150 Ford pickup.
Open to the public are our monthly movies, Friday May 29 is “Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Pt 1”, Friday June 26 “A Complete Unknown”. Tea, coffee and snacks are provided. This event is provided in partnership with the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula’s Senior Active Living Centre (SALC) funding with support from the Government of Ontario. Doors open at 1:00, movie starts at 1:30.
Also open to the public (by RSVP): ‘Let’s Talk Lunch and Learn’ events with guest speakers. The events are free to attend but please register with Sharron Colter at 519-793-3473 or at dshcolter@eastlink.ca. This series is sponsored by a 2026 Community Grant from the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, the Northern Bruce Peninsula Community Support Advisory Action Committee (NBP CSAAC), the Council on Aging Grey Bruce (COAGB) and Legion 202 Lion’s Head.
The dates are:
Wednesday April 29 11am-2pm “Let’s Talk About Options for Housing for Older Adults” with Angela Yensson, lawyer for the Owen Sound Community Legal Clinic.
Friday May 22 11am-2pm “Let’s Talk About Health and Wellness” with Dr. George Harpur of the Tobermory Family Health Team.
Friday June 12: 11am-2pm “Driving Safely Into Your Senior Years” with Kristy Kastelic, Regional Strategic Coordinator – West Region – Public Outreach & Education Office Ministry of Transportation Ontario
Tuesday June 23 10am-1pm “Let’s Talk About Senior Resources” Francesca Dobbyn, United Way Bruce Grey.
RSVP required: dshcolter@cabletv.on.ca or 519-793-3473
Just a reminder about our weekly Tai Chi classes are Fridays, now 9:30 to 10:30 am. This is open to the public so if you’re interested just come out a few minutes early, and bring a dry pair of shoes with you. The focus of the moves are to stretch, improve balance, and of course, have fun. This is not a “hot” workout so casual wear is fine.
Join us on Mondays and Thursdays (Except the first Thursday of the month) at 1:00 pm for a fun round of darts. Doors open at 12:30, play begins at 1:00. It costs $3 to play. Saturday May 9th we play “darts for meat” where you play for a chance to bring home a prize cut, entry is $4.00 plus $1 per game (maximum $10 depending on your skill/luck). Our address is 6 Hellyer Road.
Lest we forget
