Royal Canadian Legion Branch #138 Merritton

Your Royal Canadian Legion is committed to making a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families, providing essential services in our communities, and remembering the men and women who sacrificed for our country.

Introducing the Veterans’ Food Support Program

Our Legion is launching an ongoing initiative to provide essential food items to veterans in need within our community. We invite all members and guests to donate non-perishable food items whenever they visit the Legion—especially during our popular Friday meals. If you're joining us for a meal, consider bringing a donation to support veterans in need.

How You Can Help

What to Donate: Non-perishable food items such as canned fruits and vegetables, soups, stews, spaghetti sauce, baked beans, and peanut butter.
How to Donate: Place your contributions in the designated barrel at the Legion entrance or hand them to the steward on duty.
When to Donate: Donations are welcome anytime, but we encourage those attending Friday meals to bring an item each week to help sustain this initiative.

Your generosity ensures that veterans in our community receive the support they deserve. Even one item per week can make a big difference.

Thank you for supporting those who served.

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Welcome!

Proudly serving our community with dedication and tradition, we invite you to explore everything our branch has to offer. Learn about our Executive Team and Past Presidents, honoring the leadership that has shaped Branch 138 over the years.

Our Hours of Operation page ensures you know when we’re open and ready to welcome you. Stay updated on the latest events and important updates through the News and Announcements page. On the Last Post page, we pay tribute to the cherished members we've lost.

Explore the Links page for useful resources, and visit our new Photos page to relive moments captured from events and celebrations at Branch 138. We’ve also added a Calendar page, where you can keep track of upcoming events and activities at the Legion.

Our latest addition is the Sports page, highlighting tournaments, leagues, and sporting events hosted by Branch 138. Whether you’re an active participant or a fan, this page keeps you informed about all sports-related activities at our branch.

Thank you for visiting – we look forward to seeing you at the Legion!

Recent News and Announcements

Introducing the Veterans’ Food Support Program

Welcome!

Zone Washer Toss – Register Now!

📍 Hosted by Branch 138 – 2 Chestnut St., St. Catharines
📅 Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
📌 Registration Deadline: April 13, 2025

⏰ Registration Times:
🛠️ Singles: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
🛠️ Doubles: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📢 Games start ½ hour after each registration closes

💲 Entry Fees:
🔹 $10.00 per Singles entry
🔹 $20.00 per Team (Doubles – 2 players)

✅ Eligibility: Members must have their 2025 dues paid and be in good standing.

🔴 SPOTS ARE LIMITED – REGISTER NOW! 🔴
Don’t wait until the last minute—secure your spot today!

📞 For more information, call 905-227-5721 or visit us at the Legion.

Music Bingo - Sunday, April 27

🎶 Looking for a Really Fun Sunday? Join Us at RCL Branch 138! 🎶

Sunday, April 27th is shaping up to be a great day at RCL Branch 138! Members can start their morning with a friendly game of washer toss (details available at the branch). Then at 1:00 PM, everyone is invited to head into the canteen for refreshments and a lively round of Music Bingo—a fun-filled afternoon of tunes, laughter, and prizes! It’s just $5.00 to play, and it’s suitable for all ages.

Whether you come for the morning game or just for the bingo, you’ll be supporting our Legion, our veterans, and our community. Everyone is welcome—bring your friends and enjoy the music!

🎤 Presented by Bongobeat Music

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Kimmy's Trivia - Sunday, May 4

Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test and have a blast doing it? Join us for an exciting Trivia Afternoon at the Legion!

🗓 Date: Sunday, May 4th
🕝 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Canteen

Our trivia events are always packed with laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of “Aha!” moments. Whether you're a history buff, a sports fan, or just someone who loves a good challenge, there's something for everyone.

Bring your friends, form a team, or just show up solo — we’ll make sure everyone’s included. Great prizes and bragging rights are up for grabs!

Highlights:

Fun and inclusive atmosphere
All age groups welcome
Snacks and beverages available
Prizes for top teams!

Come and enjoy a lively afternoon filled with great company, clever questions, and Legion camaraderie. Let's make Sunday, May 4th a day to remember!

👉 No registration required — just show up ready to play!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Past Present Future Celebration! - Saturday, June 14

🎉 Celebrating 96 Years of Our Amazing Legion! 🎉

Who remembers the picnics at Burgoyne Woods? The Miss Branch 138 pageants? All the incredible past presidents and members who shaped our Legion?

We have totes full of pictures—96 years of memories, service, and camaraderie. What better way to honor it all than with a CELEBRATION!

📅 Saturday, June 14th
Join us as we celebrate:

PAST

Honoring those who helped build our Legion and the traditions that brought us together.

PRESENT

A thriving, dynamic Legion—where veterans, community, and camaraderie come first.

FUTURE

Generations to come will carry forward the spirit and legacy of our Legion. Let’s keep it strong!

✨ A Day Full of Fun & Memories! ✨
✅ All Veterans Welcome
✅ BBQ & Great Food
✅ Live Entertainment by BILLBOARD NATION 🎶
✅ Kids’ Activities & Games
✅ Surprises Throughout the Day!

📍 Legion opens at 11:30 AM
🎸 Band starts at 2:00 PM

Mark your calendars & spread the word! Let’s celebrate together! 🎊

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Donation to Humane Society of Greater Niagara

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 138 Merritton and the Ladies Auxiliary continue to show their generosity and community spirit! On February 15th, Dawn Locke and Angie Reid had the pleasure of delivering a donation of $1,135, along with much-needed supplies, to the Humane Society of Greater Niagara. The contributions will help provide care and comfort to animals in need, and as a bonus, they got to enjoy some snuggles with adorable kittens and puppies. A huge thank you to everyone who supported this effort—your kindness makes a difference!

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New POS System Approved – Thank You for Your Support!

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all members who attended the Special General Meeting on December 19, 2024, and supported the approval of a new Point of Sale (POS) system for our Legion.

This significant investment of $7,000 will help modernize our operations and improve service. We are especially grateful to Terry Lynn for her generous $3,000 donation in memory of her grandfather, James Clark, an Indigenous ordinary member, whose contribution makes this upgrade possible.

Your commitment and support ensure our branch continues to thrive. Thank you for helping us move forward together!

– The Executive Committee

Welcome to Our Newest Members! (December 2024)

Thank You from Westview Centre 4 Women!

Thank you so much to the Merritton Royal Canadian Legion Branch 138 Merritton once again this year with the donation of food for Westview centre4women!!

Ontario Honouring All Veterans and Condemning Acts of Stolen Valour

News Release - Province marking Remembrance Week with new award and proposed legislative changes to recognize all veterans who served. Read more here.

YMCA Youth Action Donation

President John Anderson and First Vice President Bill Borden present a $1,000 donation to Jonna of YMCA Youth Action.

Posted in October, 2024

Ladies Auxiliary Branch 138 made a donation of $1000 to YMCA Youth Action.

Posted in October, 2024

Miscalculation of Disability Pensions Class Action Settlement

Are you a current or former member of the Canadian Armed Forces or Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or their spouse, common-law partner, survivor, dependent or executor of their estate, who received disability benefits from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) between 2003 and 2023? If so, you may be a Class Member and qualifiable for compensation from a class action settlement related to alleged miscalculations of disability pensions and benefits.

Class Members with an existing payment relationship with VAC will automatically receive the compensation for which they are qualifiable through the usual payment process. These Class Members do not have to submit a claim form to receive payment.

Class Members who do not have an existing payment relationship with VAC must submit a Claim Form or they will not receive compensation.

The deadline to submit a claim form is 19 March 2025. [Link]

For older news, visit our News & Announcements page.

The Merrittonia

Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch 138 Merritton and HMCS Merrittonia share a meaningful connection rooted in their ties to the Merritton community, now part of St. Catharines, Ontario. HMCS Merrittonia was a modified Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II, primarily escorting convoys in the Battle of the Atlantic. Originally named HMCS Pointe Claire, her name was changed in March 1944 at the request of Merritton’s town council to honor the community. In line with the Legion's mission to support veterans and commemorate military service, RCL Branch 138 has adopted HMCS Merrittonia as a symbol of local pride, reflecting the town’s contribution to the war effort and ensuring the ship’s legacy lives on through remembrance events and community activities.

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