COLDWATER VETERANS APPRECIATION LUNCH 2025

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater held its annual Veterans Appreciation Lunch on Saturday November 1. The event was attended by more than 80 people including Legion members, supporters, dignitaries, and 26 Veterans. We would like to thank all who attended and all who contributed in so many ways to make the event the success that it was. A special thank-you goes to our Branch Poppy Chair Gaëtanne Robinson, who coordinated the event, and to the members of Branch 270 Ladies' Auxiliary who, once again, put together a wonderful meal and took care of so many details in the setting up.  Thank you all!

The event was attended by more than 80 people including Legion members, supporters, dignitaries, and 26 Veterans.

More attendees at the Coldwater Branch's Veterans Appreciation Luncheon.

Member of the Ladies' Auxiliary and of the Branch Yvonne Sauvé (standing) serves dessert at Severn Township Mayor Mike Burkett's table.

The lunch was provided and served by volunteers mostly from the Ladies' Auxiliary, but with the help of other volunteers including Mike Doyle seen here distributing chocolate.

The 26 Veterans in attendance – 27 if we include Chandler, the Veteran Service Dog - pose for a group photo.

The scrumptious lunch was provided and served by volunteers mostly from the Ladies' Auxiliary, assisted by other volunteers including some local students.  Thank you all!

MC and event coordinator Gaëtanne Robinson calls up the names of lucky Veterans who won one of the beautiful quilts.

Veteran Rosemarie Lafrance (right) collects the quilt that she won.

Veteran and Branch member Tim Beaudoin (right) is presented with a gift from Branch Past President Marie Langley.

Veteran Lou Howe (left) is presented with a gift from Branch Past President Marie Langley.

MP for Simcoe North Adam Chambers attended the lunch and even took time to help with picking-up the dishes.

MC Gaëtanne Robinson was presented a Certificate of Merit by Honours & Awards Chair John O'Hara, in recognition for the outstanding work she does as Poppy Chair, and so much more.

Branch 270 Coldwater Honour & Awards Chair John O'Hara addresses the guests.

Branch Past President Norm Marion (left) was presented an Ontario Veterans Award for Community Service Excellence by Honours & Awards Chair John O'Hara, in recognition for his outstanding dedication and service to our community.

The Fallen Comrade Table is set to honour those soldiers, sailors and aviators who gave their lives in service of their country.