A Gentle Reminder - that Legion memberships expired on December 31st 2024 and that the January 31 2025 grace period is fast approaching.  If you wish to remain a member of the RCL and Eastern Marine Branch  161, please renew as soon as possible.   Renew at the Branch, online at Legion.ca/member or call  855-330-3344.   Please don’t let us miss you! 

The first Kitchen party of 2025, will be on Saturday January 25th starting at 2 PM.

On Valentine's Day, Friday February 14th, dance to the music of the Fisherkings, from 8 to 11 pm.  Tickets are $10 per person and available at the Bar or at the door.

The deadline is March 19, 2025.   Veterans Affairs Canada settled a class action lawsuit relating to the miscalculation of disability pension benefits payable between 2003 and 2023 to disabled Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP veterans and their survivors.

• Living veterans will receive their settlement payments automatically; no action is required. 
• Estates of deceased veterans, family members or survivors of veterans may be eligible to claim payments of about $2,500 with some exceeding $10,000 and even $35,000.

The entire claims process is being administered by KPMG, who have created a website where claims can be made here. KPMG have also established a toll-free call center to answer questions (1-833-839-0648).  The deadline to make a claim is on March 19, 2025