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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 Ladies Auxiliary celebrates 80th anniversary

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  • Legion Ladies Auxiliary Zone Commander Laura Blair received a bouquet from emcee Sheri Godfrey at the 80th anniversary celebrations for the Ladies’ Auxiliary (LA) of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Piper Tristan Perry of the Princess of Wales Own Regiment Foundation performed official duties at the 80th anniversary celebrations for the Ladies’ Auxiliary (LA) of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • LA President Shirley Walker spoke at the 80th anniversary celebrations for the Ladies’ Auxiliary (LA) of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Gananoque Mayor John Beddows received a bouquet from emcee Sheri Godfrey at the 80th anniversary celebrations for the Ladies’ Auxiliary (LA) of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • LA members (l-r) Sheila Kenny, Donna Johnson, Bev Miller and Fay Johnston handed out awards at the 80th anniversary celebrations for the Ladies’ Auxiliary (LA) of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Dorothy Jocko (left) received her 30-year pin from Comrade Bev Miller at the 80th anniversary celebrations for the Ladies’ Auxiliary (LA) of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Lenore Brennan (left) received her 30-year pin from Comrade Bev Miller at the 80th anniversary celebrations for the Ladies’ Auxiliary (LA) of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network

With all aplomb and proper flourish, the Ladies’ Auxiliary (LA) of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 celebrated their 80th anniversary recently with a formal dinner at the branch in Gananoque. From members of the LA to dignitaries, 80 guests enjoyed a dinner prepared by the branch and served by members and volunteers.

“The Ladies’ Auxiliary is a non-profit organization operated separately from the Royal Canadian Legin, but together they thrive,” said Sheri Godfrey, emcee. “The Ladies’ Auxiliary originated during the First World War when women were asked to help wounded veterans returning home and to provide supports for their families. When the Royal Canadian Legion was established in 1926, these women were a welcomed addition at Legion branches as they continued the tradition of volunteering to support needy ex-service personnel, and to enrich the programs and activities of the branch.

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