Uxbridge Legion 80th Anniversary!!

Posted on May 23, 2010 

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Sunday, May 30th, 2010

Come and celebrate with the Uxbridge Legion as we proudly mark our 80th Anniversary!

Events will include:

Uxbridge Legion Branch 170 first received its charter in 1930. Formed by ex Servicemen and interested community members only 5 years after the original Legion was incorporated in Winnipeg.

For many years meetings were held in makeshift accommodations. In 1950 a piece of land was obtained for use by the Branch from Gord Mackellar, owner of the neighbouring Coca-Cola plant, and Jack Low, local funeral director.

The Legion has since remained on the original site, and has been open continuously – except for a brief period in 1953 when the building burned to the ground. The Branch was very quickly rebuilt by Veterans and friends, and promptly resumed business.

The first President of Branch 170, Uxbridge, was Tom Silver.

Uxbridge Legion Pipe Band vintage photo
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In the late 1960’s, John Gill started the Pipe Band under instructors Archie Dewar, and Angus Lang. The first Drum Major was Scotty Thompson. The first bass drummer was Jimmy Logan, who was rumoured to be over 90 before he was willing to retire. One of the original members, Don Forsythe, is still piping with the band today! From a small beginning, the band has flourished, and is one of the best public relations features of the Branch. The pipe band is always very popular at local parades, Christmas parades, weddings, and other events.

Uxbridge Branch 170 Legion is home to many innovative programs and events, such as our monthly Veteran’s Afternoon with snacks, entertainment, and draws. We are also home to a thriving darts league throughout winter, and golf league in summer.

For more information about the Uxbridge Legion, please visit our Contact Us page and get in touch.

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