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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: ESS0012 | Last Modified: 11 Sep 2017 | Last Full Update: 11 Sep 2017 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-776-8247 |
| Toll Free Phone | Head Office Aurora ON: 1-888-207-0939 |
| essex201@cogeco.net | |
| Primary Contact | Marc Adams, Manager |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Legion Branch for all military services, spouses and family * Branches provide social, recreational and educational programs * provides assistance to all veterans, ex-service personnel, and their dependents * involved in community service, youth, and senior programs * as well as care and comfort of the disabled, sick, aged and needy * the Legion provides assistive devices (wheelchairs, canes, etc) to veterans, their spouses and Legion members * Legion hall can be rented, accommodating up to 200 people * catering provided, or bring in own food * Contact president for lecture or community presentation * Foot Care Clinic at the Legion 1st Mon of every month, appt needed * community groups or individuals apply for funding by letter * Canadian Support Our Troops car magnets sold RCL Branch Locator: Click Here |
| Sup. Description | The Legion is a community minded non-profit organization, as well as non-partisan, non-sectarian, and is not affiliated with any political party or group |
| Hours | Legion: Mon-Sat, 11 am-1 am (Closed Sun) |
| Dates | * Bursary applications available at Essex High School, for members or members families continuing post-secondary education, deadline is last Fri in Mar |
| Meetings | * General: 2nd Wed at 7:30 pm at Legion * Exec 1st Wed |
| Areas Served | Essex - (Town of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 19 year(s) and up * Persons who have served or are serving in any Military Service * RCMP, their spouses and family members * New regulations allow all Canadians to join the Legion if they support its' objectives and procedures |
| Application | * Application process required for membership * Apply in writing for any request of funds for special needs * Foot Care Clinic: Appointment Required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - $45 per yr; reduced rate for seniors |
| Agency Information | |
| Established | 1934 |
| Funding | Fees - Membership ; Sale of Goods |
| Elections | Apr |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Essex |
| Address & Map | 103 Talbot St N Essex, ON N8M 2C3 |
| Intersection | Talbot St N and Cameron Ave |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Washroom and Automatic entrance |