Lest we forget - Remembrance Day in LV

The Lynn Valley Legion is back preparing to mark Remembrance Day. This year they are focusing on remembering Canada’s veterans this Nov. 11 with poppy tagging and a ceremony at Lynn Valley’s Veterans’ Plaza followed by an open house. This is a busy time for the legion membership, whose core volunteers are diligently donating hours upon hours.The Lynn Valley community can help at the legion in many ways this time of year. The main fundraiser and awareness campaign is Poppy Tagging - that is handing out poppies to members of the community and collecting donations.Lynn Valley community members are asked to volunteer by visiting the legion – 1630 Lynn Valley Road - any day until November 11, beginning at 12 noon. Poppy taggers will be given a tray, a short briefing and assigned a location in Lynn Valley. The work is flexible for whatever time the volunteer has. Locals are also encouraged to pick up a poppy tray to take to their workplace.Lynn Valley’s November 11 will have a full ceremony with a choir, colour party, bugler and speeches. It will take place at Veterans’ Plaza – behind the Archives building between Lynn Valley Elementary and Parent Participation Preschool, 3205 Institute Road at 10:30 am. Arrive early as the space usually fills quickly.The Legion's Bar and Food Service will be open immediately afterwards for all at 1630 Lynn Valley Road.There will also be a ceremony at 10:30 at the Victoria Park Cenotaph off of Lonsdale Ave.