All the Branch 88 updates
On This Date in History
Jun 24, 2024
29 June 1922
France grants Canada land surrounding Vimy Ridge for a memorial park; the Canadian National Vimy Memorial is unveiled there in 1936.
D-Day – 80 years on
Jun 6, 2024
Today we remember those who fought on the beaches, in the air, on the land and at sea this day, 80 years ago. D-Day.
Allied Airborne troops secure the flanks of the invasion area in Normandy in order to cut off access for the Germans.....
Colour Party Volunteers
May 31, 2024
We are looking for new, volunteer members for our Colour Party.
The Colour Party is the official flag group of the Maple Ridge Legion, carrying the flags with reverence and pride.
We Are Hiring
May 29, 2024
Join us as our new, dynamic Branch Administrator, leading a passionate team to uphold the administrative and leadership heartbeat of our organization!
583 Coronation Squadron Air Cadets
May 28, 2024
On Saturday 25th May, members of Branch 88 had the pleasure of attending the 70th annual ceremonial review of the Air Cadet Squadron
Mothers Day Brunch
May 2, 2024
Come and celebrate Mom at Legion 88 this Mother's Day.
Chef Shawn is creating a beautiful buffet brunch, and the bar will be serving Mom-mosas!
Live Music at the Legion
Apr 30, 2024
The Maple Ridge Legion is the only place in Ridge and Pitt Meadows where you can listen and dance to live music three days a week.
Community donation
Apr 26, 2024
Thanks to a request from Rob Seckler we donated $500 to the Maple Ridge Boxing Club., giving back to a sports club where he found success as a teen.
Meet the Executive – Judy Ballard
Apr 24, 2024
I have been a Member of Legion 88 since 2009. I went to the first meeting in January to pledge my allegiance to the Legion.
What’s on at The Legion?
Apr 23, 2024
Come down to Maple Ridge Legion for games night every Tuesday beginning at 6.30pm. You can play Darts, Euchre or Crib
Branch Medal
Apr 21, 2024
Our current President, Judy Ballard received her Branch President Medal at the General Meeting on April 21st.
The medal was presented by Al Casswell, our Chairman.
Meet a Veteran – Tom Gardener
Apr 12, 2024
Tom was born in England and joined the British Army in 1953 at the age of 20, as part of conscription following the Second World War. He joined the Royal Engineers as a Reservist, and served for two years stationed in Dartmouth UK and Germany.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
Apr 9, 2024
Vimy Ridge is a long, high hill that Germany had captured early in the war. They had made it into a strong defensive position, with tunnels and trenches
Meet the Executive – John Yoxall
Apr 5, 2024
John first joined the Royal Canadian Legion in Maple Ridge in 2009. He became the Second Vice President in December 2023 and will serve a two year term.
Meet the Executive – Allan Casswell
Apr 2, 2024
Al first joined the Legion in the late 70’s. He has been a member of Branch 88 since 1994 and received the Life Membership Award in 2017.
RCAF Centennial
Apr 1, 2024
Today we celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Air Force.
1 April 2024 marks 100 years of service for the Royal Canadian Air Force
April events calendar
Mar 28, 2024
The events calendar for April has been published. Download it or view it on the calendar page.
Meet the Executive – Don Purdy
Mar 26, 2024
Don is a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, first joining in 1973 while stationed in Winnipeg Manitoba.
Shootout at the OK Corral
Mar 25, 2024
DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES WE WILL HAVE TO CANCEL/POSTPONE THIS EVENT.
St Patrick’s Celebration
Mar 24, 2024
Thank-you to everyone who came out to our St. Patrick's Day party!
It was fun doing the prize draws, delicious food and great music.
Meet the Executive – Jodi Barrass
Mar 22, 2024
Jodi originally joined the Royal Canadian Legion at the age of eighteen, in Baron Bing, Toronto. She moved to B.C. and joined the Billy Bishop branch in Kitsilano. She left for a while and was busy with life, then rejoined the Maple Ridge branch around five years ago.
Meet the Executive – James McBride
Mar 15, 2024
James first joined the Royal Canadian Legion in 1976 in North Vancouver, moved to Port Moody in 1998, and then to Maple Ridge in 2014.
Afghanistan veterans
Mar 12, 2024
Canada's longest war and its first significant combat engagement since the Korean War (1950-1953) was in Afghanistan from 2001-20014.
Meet the Executive – Dean McPherson
Mar 8, 2024
Dean joined the Royal Canadian Legion in Maple Ridge in 2008. He became the First Vice President in December of last year (2023) and will serve a two year term.
Meet the Executive – Lynda McEwan
Mar 5, 2024
Lynda joined the Legion in 1997 and a year later transferred to Br. 88. She volunteered on a couple of Committees before being elected to the Executive in 2004.
St Patrick’s Celebration
Mar 1, 2024
Ready for some green beer? Got the luck of the Irish? Ever wonder what's at the end of the rainbow? Come celebrate St. Pat's Day
Meet a Veteran – John Vanderelst
Mar 1, 2024
John has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion since 1988 when he joined the Dominion Command Legion 003 in Germany.
Veterans Resources
Feb 26, 2024
The purpose of the Royal Canadian Legion is to support Veterans and their families.
To help our members and local Veterans, we have compiled a list of national and other organizations....
Super Bowl Sunday
Feb 8, 2024
CALLING ALL FOOTBALL FANS! This SUNDAY - we will be hosting a Super Bowl Party!
Perogies and Cabbage
Jan 25, 2024
Last Sunday of the month is coming up fast! Come support the Ladies Auxiliary when they host the kitchen with their world famous cabbage rolls and perogies! KARAOKE from 2-6pm and Meat draws and 50/50 at 4pm and 5pm!
We are open
Jan 18, 2024
We are open today - Thursday January 18th.Please be very careful on the roads, sidewalks and parking lots.
Burns Night – Sold Out!
Jan 11, 2024
WOW! We are sold out of the Robbie Burns Supper! Thanks to your support (and your love for Haggis...) we sold out 88 tickets in a week! If you are one of the lucky attendees, please feel free to wear your tartan!