This is the time of year when Branch 233 trades the inside oven for the outdoor grill and gets the tents and picnic tables ready for upcoming summer events.

On May 5th, Branch 233 hosts the District 8-Ball Tournament and later in the month on May 27th our annual Branch Golf Qualifier takes place at Orangeville Golf Course. Sign up sheets are posted in the Sports Room for these events.

For our "last weekly supper" this Friday, our extraordinary Cookes' are preparing their special Chicken Parmigna with Tomato Sauce between 5 p.m. and 7. Phone ahead to reserve your dinner ticket(s).

Troubadour Jim Mullikow will be on hand to serenade from 6 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, Howling Wolves provides the Karaoke from 9 pm until 1.

BY MARIBEL TOWNSEND

Branch 220, Shelburne

Our building is looking fantastic! The east and west exterior walls have now been re-sided, the roof is completed, and the old chimney will soon be refinished. Inside, the lower kitchen is looking like new, just waiting for the new cupboards which were delayed and are now expected to arrive on the 30th.

BINGO IS BACK! Our ladies' auxiliary has undertaken to resurrect this weekly fundraiser, with proceeds going to seniors and youth in the community. Bingo will again be held on Mondays, starting April 30th. Doors open 6:30 and games begin 7:30. Hope to see you all there.

Sunday, May 6th is our monthly Breakfast/Flea Market from 9 to 12:30. Our in-house Mother's Day Draw will be held during breakfast. There are some lovely prizes which would make super Mother's Day gifts. We still have room for more vendors, so if you're looking for an indoor venue to hold your sale, give us a call at 519-925-3800. Tables are only $10 each.

The Branch is much busier these days now that the weather has folks out and about. Visit us any time, you're always welcome at Branch 220.

'Til next time, Yours in Comradeship.

Lest We Forget!