Legion welcomes the community

Times Reporter     

 

The Strathmore Legion is looking to see some fresh blood come through their doors. The Legion is currently under new management, and has a new president Gary Horne. Judy Stephenson will be coming back as the bar supervisor and Jan Bennett is running things in the kitchen.

“We’re now working towards improving some of the functions and things for the coming year. We also want to try and welcome all members, families and guests,” said Horne. 

“We want to try and make it more welcoming to everyone.”

 Member of the Legion or not, people are being encouraged to stop by and grab lunch or dinner one day. Or if you’re not in the mood to eat, you could also head over and play on one of the new pool tables or dartboards. There’s also crib, a couple of TVs and music. 

There is a general meeting held the third Tuesday of Every month at 7:30 p.m. All members are welcome to come along and share their ideas on how the Legion can improve. 

“Guests are welcome to make suggestions also, and these can be left with the bar staff for the attention of the executive committee,” said Horne. 

Every day there is a soup and sandwich special. There is a Friday night special buffet from the kitchen, and there are talks of adding a special Thursday lunch, and an English afternoon tea once a month. The Legion also offers catering for weddings, and every Friday and Saturday there are meat draws and 50/50 draws. 

A lot of people believe that the Legion is a members only place, and that’s just not the case. 

“I want people to know they can come in there without having to be a member,” said Horne.

The Legion is a great place to connect with friends and fellow community members. The food is good and the price is easy on everyone’s pocketbooks. 

“It will be a very welcoming and nice place to be in the next few weeks,” said Horne. 

“(We) look forward to seeing you in the Legion.”