The Everett Legion has something to celebrate this year as it is turning 60 years old. The friendships that have been made and the amount of activities that were and are held in this Legion are to be commended. Without it’s volunteers it could not be as successful as it is. The Legion supports any ideas or donations to commemorate this historical year.
Currently the members hold their dart night for Men on Tuesdays and Women on Thursdays both starting at 8pm. The winter dart session has begun but there is dart boards available if you and friend would like to come out and play. You do not have to be a member to play.
On Friday night at 8pm there is Euchre being played and they encourage people to come out and learn and play. All are welcome.
New to the Everett Legion this year is Saturday Night Pool. You must be over 19 to play and it runs from 7pm until midnight. All are welcome and there is a TV on site to watch your favorite games or programs. Snowmobilers are welcome and there is plenty of parking.
Also, the Everett Legion does have a Ladies Auxiliary and this group hosts a variety of events, cooks for functions and is always seeking new members. This group never has too many cooks in the kitchen. They meet on Thursday night at 7pm.
Girl Guides, Brownies, Sparks and Pathfinders meet at the Everett Legion and they are fully to their capacity this year.
Scouting has been very successful in the past in partnership with this Legion but due to lack of volunteers was displaced approximately 7 years ago. On Feb. 4th at 7pm the Everett Legion will be hosting a meeting with Scouts Canada to try and bring back Cubs and Beavers to Everett and area. They are actively looking for volunteers to help lead Scouting in Everett back to success. This would be open to children aged 5 until 9 years of age. A police check would need to be completed to be a volunteer as you would be working with children. Both of these programs are encouraged in communities and are well known for teaching the practices of being a good citizen.
While living in Everett and area this structure has become the gathering place for the community. All ages meet there unless otherwise posted and the hall is able to be rented at anytime and the price does include a bartender. Showers, birthdays, Jack & Jill’s, anniversaries and special events are just a few examples of how this Legion can be used. A full kitchen is on site and catering can be provided at a cost.
Please be reminded that you do not have to be a member of the military to join any Legion. Today, any citizen can join the Legion but we do not forget the history of a Legion and how they were created to help our vets and current military. By joining this community service group you are helping this area become a better place to live for both you, your family and your neighbour.
New in 2010 is an email address for this Legion. It is everett.legion@gmail.com If you would like to speak to someone by phone you can always speak to Orville Jenkins at 435-4022.
