Poppy Time

The Poppy Campaign this year is from October 30th to November 11th, 2020. Our first Poppy of the Poppy Campaign goes to Mayor of Alnwick/Haldimand Township Gail Latchford, presented by Grafton Legion RCL Br.580 President Heather Atkins. Due to COVID …


New Member – Robert Ugolini

Last night (Oct 1, 2020) at the Branch Executive meeting, Robert Ugolini, was sworn in as an associate member. Zone Commander Wayne McKinnon assisted in the ceremony. Roberts wife Kathy, was in attendance. Membership Chair, Scott Martin and Branch President …


Membership Renewals

You can renew your Legion Membership at the Grafton Legion, 10240 Highway 2, East of Cobourg, on Sat Oct 10 and Sat Oct 17th between 9am and Noon. Our Membership Chair will be on site to assist with renewals and …


Pie Sale

Come to our PIE SALE on Sat Oct 10th, at the Grafton Legion Parking Lot, 10240 Highway #2, East of Cobourg. Your choice of Pumpkin, Apple, Cherry & Berry. $15 a pie – Cash Only. No Pre-Orders. Covid-19 Rules Apply. …


75th Anniversary of VJ Day

75th Anniversary VJ Day

Join us at the Grafton Cenotaph on Saturday August 15, 2020, for a shared Moment of Commemoration & Celebration. 10:45 – Gather at the Grafton Cenotaph 10:58 – Last Post 11:00 – Two minutes of Silence 11:02 – Reveille Act …


Happy Canada Day

We would like to wish everyone a very happy Canada Day from the Grafton Legion! It’s also the first of the month and our Foote Notes were emailed to our subscribers this morning. If you want to keep up to …


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D-day, June 6

Today, June 6, is the 76th anniversary of the Allied Forces landings at Normandy, France, commonly known as “D Day”.It is important for us to remember the sacrifices of the Canadian forces not only for this momentous anniversary but for …


Legion joins chorus of anger over conditions in long-term care

Calls for improvements largely ignored by governments for yearsOTTAWA, ON, 29 MAY, 2020 The Royal Canadian Legion is demanding better and humane treatment for Veterans and Seniors in all long-term care centres in Canada. This comes after a damning report …


Grafton Food Bank Donation

Today (April 8, 2020) Branch President Heather Atkins and 1st Vice John Grozelle, presented Paula Blick, a cheque from Grafton Legion Br.580, in the amount of $1,000 to support Grafton’s Food bank run by the Society of St. Vincent de …


Covid-19 Warnings closes our Branch effective immediately

The health and safety of our customers, staff and volunteers is of utmost importance during this challenging time. The Provincial Premier has just declared a state of emergency in Ontario as COVID-19 constitutes a danger of major proportions! As such, …