FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS

June Burger Nights

Summer Friday nights are heating up at the Pender Island Legion!

Join us on June 5th and June 19th from 5:00–7:00 PM for a fun and relaxed evening of deluxe BBQ burgers, live music, and great community company.

Come hungry — these are fully loaded burgers! Choose from beef, chicken, salmon, or veggie, then top it off with your choice of cheese, fried onions, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and a variety of condiments. Each burger comes with your choice of potato salad, chips, or coleslaw. Not in the mood for a burger? Hot dogs will be on the grill too!

Enjoy live entertainment by Herb Keim on June 5th and Bill Heintz on June 19th. We’ll be set up outside on the patio, weather permitting — and if the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll simply move indoors, but the burgers will still be happening! No reservations required. Burgers are $20 dine-in or $17 take-out.

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER COOKS WANTED – SHARE YOUR SIGNATURE DISH

Do you have a favorite family recipe you’d love to cook and share with 50 of your closest friends?

The Pender Island Roryal Canadian Legion Branch 239 is looking for volunteer cooks to bring their unique style and flavours to our popular Friday Night Dinners. Whether it’s a cherished family classic or a creative new dish, this is your chance to showcase your cooking and be part of a great community tradition.

You won’t be doing it alone. Our friendly and capable team of volunteers will be there to support you every step of the way, from prep to service, making it a fun and rewarding experience.

If you enjoy cooking, community, and a lively Friday evening, we would love to hear from you.

To get involved, please contact us at bookings239.rcl@gmail.com.

Monthly Activities:

Fun & Games at the Legion!

  • Time: 12:45 PM – 3:30 PM (Doors open at 12:30 PM)
  • Cost: $7 (includes 3 chances for each of the 11 regular games)
  • Jackpot Games: $2 each

Arts, Crafts & Scrapbooking 2026

  • Date: Sunday, May 17th
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Cost: $10 (per day)

Join us for a creative day full of arts, crafts, and scrapbooking! Whether you’re a knitter, quilter, or scrapbooker, there’s something for everyone. Please bring your own lunch and refreshments. For more details or to register, contact Melody Pender at bookings239.rcl@gmail.com.

General Meeting – Saturday, May 30th

Time: 2:00 PM
Come stay informed about what is happening at the Legion and learn about new volunteer opportunities. Your input and involvement make a difference. 

2026 MEMBERSHIP

PLEASE RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP, OR SIGN UP TO BE A NEW MEMBER

The Royal Canadian Legion is offering FREE memberships for 2026 to all NEW members in celebration of its 100th anniversary. Anyone 18 years or older, including non-Veterans, is invited to join at no cost from January through December 2026. This special initiative is designed to welcome new energy into Legion branches across Canada while supporting the Legion’s mission as it enters its next century. New members will gain access to branch activities, volunteer opportunities, and exclusive 100th-anniversary events. Applications are available online at legion.ca/join-us, in person at local branches, or by calling 1-855-330-3344. The free membership applies to new members only and covers the full 2026 calendar year.

SUPPORT YOUR LEGION, ENJOY LEGION ACTIVITIES, AND RECEIVE MEMBER EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS WITH MEMBERPERKS (www.legion.ca/memberperks)

Membership helps your Legion to support local veterans and their families, promote Remembrance, and support our community.

2026 RENEWAL MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE $60

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Online at Legion Online Membership

Or download the application and bring it with your payment to the Legion when we’re open.

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e-transfer to membership239.rcl@gmail.com

Cash, card or cheque at the Legion when open on Friday or Saturday

Cheque payable to RCL 239 – drop off in folder at Community Box, or mail to 1344 MacKinnon Road, Pender Island, BC, V0N 2M1

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR LEGION!

Arts, Crafts & Scrapbooking 2026

January 17 & 18
February 21 & 22
March 21 & 22
April 18 & 19
May 16 & 17
Sept 19 & 20
October 17 & 18
November 21 & 22

We are open to all types of arts, crafts and scrapbooking. Our group ranges from knitters and quilters to scrapbooking. Come check us out! $10 each day and bring your own lunch and refreshments. Contact Melody Pender, bookings239.rcl@gmail.com

Doug Pirie Memorial Candlelight Service

On Tuesday, November 10th at 1:00pm, the community will gather at the Pender Island Cemetery for a moving tribute of remembrance. Each year, Pender Island school children arrive by bus to quietly and respectfully place candles on the more than 125 crosses that honour our veterans—those who stood for Canada in times of war and peace.

Around 5:00pm, as daylight begins to fade and dusk settles in, the candles on each cross will be lit, casting a gentle glow across the cemetery in silent gratitude. The public is warmly invited to visit, pause, and reflect during this peaceful moment of remembrance. In the distance, the haunting notes of a lone piper will drift through the evening air, reminding us of the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who came before us.