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THE NEW TANNER12THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 VETERAN LUNCH-Branch EON: Twenty-four Legion news WWII Veterans from no. Sunnybrook Hospital in By Wayne Young Toronto visited the Acton P.R.O.197Legion on Sunday. The Legions Ladies Auxiliary WLow gross Ladies - Lois Lawler.ayne is on vacation, back next week.prepared and served Low Net Men - Dave Windsor and Troy Win-Comrades,ters.lunch, an annual trib-Last Sunday saw the annual visit to the Branch Low Net Ladies - Keri Kuechler and Anna Marie by our veteran comrades from Sunnybrook Hos-ute to those who fought Lowin.pital. As always our guests were catered to by in the wars. Seeing the Closest to the pin (#2) - Bob Doyle and Amy New-our Branch executive, and a good number of our men off were, from left: man.general membership.Legion 1st Vice President KClosest to the pin (#14) - George McPhail and ent Tocher was on hand to provide just the Dave Malony, Ladies Amy Newman.right kind of entertainment to get a lot of voices Auxiliary President Anne Most Honest Golfer - Karen Hughes.singing and toes tapping. Some of these old-timers Marie Loewen and Le-Longest Drive - Rod Leach and Cathy Regular.still know how to cut the mustard on the dance gion President George Yours in comradeship, Jim Hayesfloor as well. We had one gentleman who has just DeRabbie. Front from turned a Century; I should look so good today! Ladies Auxiliary Notesleft: WWII Veterans The Ladies Auxiliary prepared an excellent lunch Greetings from Sault Ste Marie. In this wonder-for all present, and John Slater and Charles the time flew by, and we had ful world of e-mail we are able to communicate to send our guests back to Toronto all to soon for Heron. from miles away. By the time you read this, we some of us. A special thank you to Buy Wise Win- Denise Paulsen photoshould be home. Lucy, Helen and I are attending dows & Blinds, for donating the bags we used for ththe 54 LA Provincial Convention. As we formed the veterans gifts.Walk or bike Region suggestsActon Fall Fairup to parade on Sunday, with the sun shining, we enjoyed some comradeship with ladies we have Fall Fair weekend is upon us, and we will be Halton Region is join-According to Green ficer of Health for Halton not seen for two years. We get that proud feeling serving breakfast on Saturday morning.ing Green Communities Communities Canada, if Region. Current provin-of being an LA Member. The most beautiful sight 7-11 a.m. in the auditorium. The Fall Fair Pa-Canada in challenging resi-every driver in Ontario re-cial recommendations are is the colour party with over 138 flags parading rade will start at 12 p.m., and Sgt.-at-Arms Tom dents to make a pledge at placed just one kilometre for 30 minutes of moderate Grant into the Essar Convention Centre.requests Branch members to march behind per week of driving with intensity exercise, such as Lwww.icanwalk.ca to walk, ast Thursday, we held our General Meeting the Colour Party, and if possible wear red clothing with 31 members present, an excellent turnout. bike, or use any other form active transportation, it brisk walking, swimming to visually display support for our troops. Starting Ashley Uiterwyk & Diane Mitchell were initi-at 3 p.m., on Saturday afternoon we will have the of active transportation in-would eliminate 135,626 or raking leaves, five days ated.return of Brett Baker, and his live rockin coun-stead of travelling by car tonnes of carbon dioxide a week. Regular activity Dates to Remembertry music. If that isnt enough, John Wagg tells for short trips, for one from being released into can help reduce your risk mSeptember 25: Singles and Double Darts Acton e we will be having the barbeque on the patio month, for a chance to win the atmosphere every year. of chronic diseases such as Hosting registration at 8:30 a.m.and a corn roast; its going to be a busy day at a prize.Research shows that there type two diabetes, stroke, October 4: LA Executive Meeting at 7 p.m.the Branch.We are pleased to is a lot of potential to make heart disease, osteoporosis MembershipOctober 7: General Meetingpartner with Green Com-the shift to active transpor-and hypertension.October 17: Zone B7 Convention Cooksville There will be an Initiation of new members on munities Canada in tation as the majority of Take the iCANwalk - I would like to see as many ladies out as possible Friday, September 24 at 8 p.m. Why not come launching this challenge, car trips are short and can Pledge to be eligible to win to this meeting, especially the Executive.down and welcome your new comrades?Octobereasily be walked or biked. prizes such as Urban Poles, 30: Zone Fun Darts - Georgetown call said Gary Carr, Halton SportsNorma for Sports or let her know at the meeting The Legion Masters golf tourney last Saturday Regional Chair. It takes Even in more rural areas pedometers, an iPod Nano that you would like to play.at the Acton Golf Club, had 86 entries vying for only about 10 to 15 minutes where it may be necessary or Canada Walks merchan-Thank you to all the LA and Branch members bragging rights for yet another year. It was as al-to walk a kilometre. When to drive a long distance dise.ways a winner for everybodywho volunteered on Sunday with the Sunnybrook .you use active transporta-to the closest community, Green Communities OVeterans visit.ur thanks to the culinary artists who presented tion insteadCanada is a national as- of driving, you you can choose to park in Get well wishes to the LA members who are such wonderful steaks: - John and Barry McNabb, help to protect andsociation of non-profit enhance town and walk to your des-not feeling well and recuperating at home from and Jim Thornhill. To all who donated prizes, or ourorganizations that deliver natural environment, tinations.operations, and a special hello to Edna Rippon contributed in any way to the success of the day-create and improve safe,innovative, practical en- Active transporta-who is in hospital.our sincere thanks. It wont work without your healthyvironmental solutions to , liveable and in-tion allows you to build Yours in Comradeshipsupport.clusive communities andCanadian households and physical activity into your ResultsPeggy HarrisTannerAd_quarter.qxd 8/18/2010 4:15 PM Page 1PresidentLowboostcommunities (www.gca. your physical activ-daily routine, said Dr. Gross Men - Chad Rowsell and Jack Branch 197 Ladies AuxiliaryThibault.ity levels.Bob Nosal, Medical Of-ca).GEORGETOWN ANGLERS & HUNTERS ASSOCIATIONNew Member Registration at the ACCTURKEY The Acton Curling Club, located on Churchill Road north of Highway 7 at the east end of Acton, is open from October to mid-April. It has curling programs for people of all ages, 6 days weekly. Something for everyone from 6 to 96. Day leagues. Night leagues. Leagues for experienced players. Leagues for beginners and novices. Leagues for seniors. Leagues forSHOOT!couples. Leagues for singles. Leagues for kids!We offer free instruction to beginners and novices -- before leagues start. Refresher and individualized help too is available throughoutNOON STARTthe curling season! Practice-ice times are also available to members.Little Rock, Bantam and Junior curling programs, now on Tuesdays, have weekly training modules --- as well as game play!All Saturdays are typically reserved for club tournaments,out-of-club bonspiel rentals, or provincialcompetitions.Four easy ways to sign up for curling at the Acton Curling Club:1.Register online via the internet, following the links at www.actoncurlingclub.com2.Call the clubs New Member Hotline -- 1-866-542-0539gnilruCnos3.Send an email to -- membership@actoncurlingclub.comaesstrahtts44.Come to the curling club in person on Saturday, rebotSeptember 25th -- 10:00am to 3:00pmcOBeginner instruction provided.No experience necessary. 1) September 194) October 31New leagues opening.2) October 35) November 143) October 176) November 28Its fun throwing Acton Curling ClubFall 2010242 Churchill Rd N MActon M519-853-0110rocks at the ACC8th Line, ErinFor more information visit: www.actoncurlingclub.com1.6 Km north of 32 Side Road. 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