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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-12-24, Page 44The potluck Christmas supper atthe Brussels Legion was a great success with 20 folks attending. There was lots of food including chili, stuffed peppers, scalloped potatoes, sausage, mac and cheese and more and lots of deliciousdesserts. The mystery gift exchange had 17 people bring gifts and enjoy the fun. Numbers were drawn and the fun began. Gifts were chosen and then gifts were stolen and then gifts werechosen again. It was a nice time with a great array of gifts. It was a fun evening and a great way to start the Christmas weekend at the Branch. On Saturday, it was the annualChristmas wings, fries and Christmas draws. There were over 40 folk out to enjoy the afternoon and early evening. The wings and fries were quite tasty and the cooks included Eric Ross, Deb Cann and Jim Brown. There were over 35 prizes to be won on the 10 draws and most people went home winners, some more than once. Helping out with the draws were Comrades John Lowe, Scott McDonald and Heather Dauphin. These two events finish up theBranch activities for 2008. We wish everyone a Happy New Year and we hope to see everyone drop in at the Branch in 2009. Branch hours for the holidays include opening early on Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 3 p.m. and closing at 6 p.m. The Legion will be closed Christmas and Boxing Day and opening for regular hours on Saturday, Dec. 27. New Year’s Eve day will be regular hours as usual, closing at 6 p.m. PAGE 44. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2008.At the Branch... againLegion’s potluck Christmas supper draws 20 Legion elf A festively-attired Jo-Ann McDonald serves up some wings and fries to, from left: George and Maxine Adams and Wallace Bell. The Legion held its wings and meat draw night on Saturday. 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