We hope you have been enjoying the newly-renovated patio! The Branch Executive extends a heartfelt thank-you to Universe786 and Home Depot (Terminal Ave) for their donations and labour, to Kitsilano Neighborhood House for the flower grant, and finally to all volunteers, members and executive members who helped make it happen!

Bring on the sun! 

Effective July 1st, 2025 – New Members (never before having been a legion member) pay half price ($37.50) for 2025 membership. What a bargain!

Effective January 1, 2025 Membership Dues are $75.00.  Please Note: 2024 dues are now considered past due.

The winner of this year’s Early Bird Draw is Rebecca Frye. Rebecca’s 2026 membership dues are paid! Congratulations, Rebecca!

New and renewing members now have the option to choose either the traditional plastic card OR the new Digital Card that can be saved to your smart phone. To receive the Digital Card, you need an email address on your Legion membership profile.

Digital Legion Memberships 
Click here to learn more.
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Please note: 
Much more parking is now available in front of the Branch and on the surrounding streets in the Kits Point neighbourhood, as the City of Vancouver has recently installed paid parking meters. The cost is now $1.50 per hour to park on the street. If you have Veteran’s plates, you can park in metered spots for free, and also at any EasyPark (e.g. at Kits Beach by the tennis courts).

Our next General Membership Meeting is in September. Date to be confirmed. 

Registration begins at 2:00 pm. 

Meat Draw follows the meeting starting at 4:00 pm.

We would like to thank everyone that has so generously donated to our building upkeep and urgently needed repairs. With the funds raised so far, we were able to update our building electrical, and renovate the upstairs hall, not only updating the aesthetics, but also addressing hazards, now making it a safe and inviting space for our members and guests to enjoy.

We still have much needed building projects that need to be addressed, and the next focus is to update the kitchen area. Our appliances are well beyond their life expectancy and starting to fail. With further funds donated, we will be appropriating them towards the kitchen update.

If you find it in your heart to reach out, anything helps – there is no minimum amount. Billy has served the community for many many years, and now depends on the community for their generosity to help with the crucial repairs.

The link to the Go Fund Me page is located at the bottom of this post.

On behalf of your Branch Executive, thank-you! To those who have already donated we are so very grateful and THANK YOU!

PLEASE SUPPORT THE BRANCH
IF YOU ARE ABLE

We all know that nothing happens in isolation; it takes a community banding together to thrive. Please help us if you have the inclination, or  a few hours a week to spare and/or any of the “special skills/experience” that may be identified below. Please contact us at: billybishoplegion@gmail.com. Thank-you!

Volunteers Required (for many different activities- always):

• to assist on event nights especially those nights with a dinner service, like our Traditional Roast Beef Dinners served on Saturdays. If you are able to help out please contact:  Natasha Smiljanic at (778) 882-7808 or you can also send an email to Natasha@yellowdoors.ca
• to assist with the maintenance of our website
• to assist our very busy House and Grounds team; be it helping with a work party, wanting to prettify our outdoor patio, or providing specialized trade and maintenance skills. Please contact us at:  billybishoplegion@gmail.com. 

Recycling:

When you take back your recycling to a Return-It Express, please consider donating 1 or more bags to the Branch. Simply use our Phone Number 6047384142 for the clear sealed bag(s) tags. Click here for additional information on the Return-It Express program.
The environment and the branch thanks you!

NOVEMBER 2024

The Kitchen Committee is asking for your feedback. They are thinking of changing the Billy Bistro Menu (keeping your favourites of course) and are open to hearing your suggestions! You can send an email (Subject line: ‘Billy Bistro Menu Feedback) to billybishoplegion@gmail.com  if you have any ideas. Thank-you! 

NEWS RELEASE
June 04 2024 Vancouver, British Columbia Billy Bishop/Kerrisdale Legion

Roof Replacement Project

The last few years has seen the ability for seniors and veterans to be able to gather socially decline due to the Pandemic and availability of a safe and pleasant place to gather and enjoy camaraderie and social events. With that decline the ability to provide a safe and pleasant facility has also declined due to financial constraints for a number of required facility repairs.

The Billy Bishop/Kerrisdale Legion has received funding in part from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. The funds are be used to replace the Gable roof which is in need of repair and upgrade. This allows the branch to continue to provide a safe place for seniors and veterans to gather and engage in the surrounding community.

The Program is a federal grants and contributions program whose goal is to support projects that help improve the wellbeing of seniors and foster social inclusion and engagement in their communities.

Quotes
“Wow, that is fantastic news!!!!! So happy to hear! The roof is a vital infrastructure and knowing it is repaired through the award of the New Horizon Grant is wonderful!”
Laura Lee Coles – Member Branch #176 and KPMHMS

“Without the assistance of the Federal Government’s New Horizons for Seniors grant, our “home away from home” would not be safe from the elements and the wear and tear of time.” “Our environment would not be dry, warm and healthy.” Our significant memorabilia was in serious danger of damage from the leaking roof.” The peace of mind of knowing our roof has now been repaired is rewarding. “ “Thank you.”
Valerie Merrett – Member Branch #176

Additional Information:
Backgrounder: New Horizons for Seniors Program 

Programs and services for seniors
New Horizons for Seniors Program – Engaging seniors, strengthening communities

 EFFECTIVE JULY 1ST, 2024

Memberships for new members are 1/2 price ($32.50)! Please see our bar staff or call us for details.

OCT 2024 – RECOMMENDATION & THANK YOU!

 The branch recently engaged the services of “Absolute Roof Solutions” of Vancouver to inspect and repair our membrane flat roof. Their service from start to finish from all of their staff was commendable. The completeness of the job from starting photos to final photos provided and the excellent workmanship by Gregory Schrimbit was exceptional. We highly  recommend this roofing company.

A great big thank you to Komo roofing for completing the replacement of the Gable Roof at the branch on time and on budget. Dealing with Kevin Luethi was a pleasure and seamless. The project was completed without interference with Branch Operations or with member access. 

Our sincerest recommendations for workmanship, scheduling and all aspects before, during and after the project.
komoroofing.com
778-888-0449
info@komoroofing.com

Our House and Grounds team is busy at work with anticipated needed work parties in the near future. We’ll keep you posted!

A  HUGE THANK YOU –  to all who volunteer their time and energy to the branch.

Your help is so greatly appreciated – THANK YOU!!