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Celebrating 95th Anniversary The Senior Source … Page 2 This year marks a significant milestone for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Originally Did You Know … Page 3 called the “Canadian Air Force (CAF) the CAF was renamed the “Royal Canadian Air Force Colour Party Training … Page 3 (RCAF)” in 1924 when it was granted royal title by King George V. Since its inception, The RCAF has served Canadians in peace and war. It played a vital role in the Second World War, Sports Update … Page 4 becoming the fourth-largest Allied air force, and reached its “golden age” in the late 1950s, with dozens of combat squadrons on the front lines of the Cold War. The term Royal, dropped UPCOMING from the name in 1968, was returned to the air force in 2011. SPECIAL EVENT The RCAF’s connection with the City of goes back to 1922, when a station of the old Air Board was opened here to serve as a winter base for detachments operating in Northern Manitoba during the remainder of the year. C•H•A•R•L•E•S•W•O•O•D B•R•A•N•C•H 1•0•0 RCAF Stations Winnipeg officially opened in April 1925 – one of the first Air Force Bases in . The 402 “City of Winnipeg” Squadron has been based in Winnipeg since 1932. 17 Wing was initially formed as RCAF (Reserve) Wing Winnipeg on 1 October 1950 to administer and control . On 1 August 1951, it was re-designated 17 (Reserve) SOCK HOP Wing, and then 17 (Auxiliary) Wing on 1 September 1951. On 1 February 1968, it became integrated into the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve as 17 Air Saturday, April 13, 2019 $ 00 Reserve Wing. In November 1968, following the unification of the Canadian Forces, Canadian in the Club Room Meal Tickets: 5 BBQ: 5:30 p.m. Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg was formed by combining the Fort Osborne Army Barracks and available at the bar RCAF Station Winnipeg – the title 17 Wing was no longer used. M A S T E R G R I L L I N G B Y C H E F D A N W H I T T A K E R On 1 April 1993, CFB Winnipeg became, once again, home to 17 Wing. CFB Winnipeg has grown to be one of the country’s largest Prizes bases. It’s home to many flight operations support divisions, as well to be as several training schools. In October 1992, CFB Winnipeg won! received the Freedom of the City in recognition of the Base’s outstanding contribution to the citizens of Winnipeg.

As our motto says, “Prospice” or “Look to the Future”. rgers or Roc Hambu kin’ Ernie D t Dogs Best of th J Ho e 50s 7 I think Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger, Commander of the Coleslaw P M ts RCAF says it best… (excerpt from Message sent to Air Force Condimen personnel to mark this year’s anniversary, News Article / ... continued on Page 2

APRIL 2019 ISSUE 4 CHARLESWOOD #100 COMING SOON The Senior’’ Source Happenings and Events for the Senior’s Club 100 at Charleswood Watch for us on ... Dakota Magic Casino/Golf Bus Trip May 28, 29 & 30 Price includes bus, accommodation & play money • $129.00 double occupancy / Senior member $119.00 • $169.00 single occupancy / Senior member $159.00 • $30.00 Play money each day $30.00 x 3 Golf course is connected to hotel and is within walking distance, Green fees not yet available. WEEKLY EVENTS Shopping Trip to a nearby shopping mall on May 29, 2019 Meat Draws Every Friday starting at 6 pm Open to all Legion members, Seniors and friends! 4 sets of draws. Tickets $1 per strip First 3 rounds have 7 draws each; last All are welcome ... would be great to fill the bus!! set has 6 meat draws plus 1 draw for For more information contact Pall Ramsay at [email protected]. $50. Every Saturday starting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 4 sets of draws. Tickets $1 per strip Lunch 1:00 to 3:00 pm & ANAVETS 283 Track the Jack Dance Every Friday immediately after • No cost involved meat draws at 8:15 p.m. • Transportation available Current status posted on Facebook.com/ • If interested, please call Jean Campbell at 204-832-8218 charleswoodlegion Become a member of the Senior’s Club 100 at Charleswood. Don Collins is the Senior’s Club membership chair and would gladly sell you a 2019 membership. Only $5.00!

RCAF turns 95 ... continued from Page 1 April 1, 2019 – www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca) Here at Branch #100 there are a Per Ardua ad Astra great number of past and “Through Adversity to the Stars” pre 1968 “Anchoring all these activities and current Air Force personnel that achievements – and much more – are our Sic Itur ad Astra make up our membership and people, our defence policy, our program and “Such is the Pathway to the Stars” post 1968 Executive Committee. I would our posture. First and foremost are our like to thank you all for your people: you and your families are the service, and Happy 95th lifeblood of our units and central to our Anniversary. mission success. RCAF leaders are working diligently to create the right conditions to Yours in comradeship support you, retain your exceptional talents, William Trefry and attract new personnel with the right Public Relations Ofcer skills and energy to continue your excellent work and move us toward our second century of service.”

CHARLESWOOD #100 PAGE 2 Colour Party Training

Anyone interested in signing up for Colour To sign up or for more information contact Party and Sargeant at Arms training is asked DATE: the Sergeant at Arms, Gary Parrington, at to email their name and contact number to May 5, 2019 [email protected] or look for a our current Sargeant at Arms. sign up sheet on the bulletin board at the branch. All Legion Members including the Ladies LOCATION: Auxiliary are welcome to attend. On the day # If you are also willing to be one of our of the training we will be car-pooling from Branch 18, Carman, MB drivers, please include that information in the Branch in Charleswood to Carman for Everyone welcome to attend! our email or on the sign up sheet. this training. Uniforms are NOT required. Did you know ... Special Notable Dates for April: • April 9th – Battle of Vimy Ridge (1917) – www.vimyfoundation.ca

• April 7 - 13 – National Volunteer Week – www.volunteer.ca • April 21 – Queen Elizabeth’s birthday (1926) – www.royal.uk • April 25 – Battle of Kapyone (1951) – www.veterans.gc.ca • April is the Month of the Military Child

Staying informed: Dominion Command puts out a monthly newsletter which is sent to all branches. As a Legion member you have access to this online as well. You can set up a profile, and then once logged in you have access to all of these and other resources and programs offered by the Royal Canadian Legion. We encourage you to sign up online for access to all benefits of your program. You can sign up at www.legion.ca. If you need help navigating this site you may check with your branch Executive Committee members who will be able to help you or direct you to a member of the Executive Committee that can assist you. This is a great resource for all of our members to stay in touch with, not what is only going on at your local branch, but at branches all over the country. Here is the link for the March edition: http://portal.legion.ca/branch-and-command-resources/all-branch-emails/2019_03-march

The HOPE Program Do you know of families coping with the death of a loved one who served in the Canadian Forces? Whether active in service or a veteran, Regular Force or Reserves, the HOPE program offers peer bereavement support. The loss does not have to be attributed to military service. Trained volunteers with similar experiences are available to provide a listening ear, comfort, guidance, and hope. We are here to walk the grief journey with them. HOPE has been helping bereaved families since 2006. Contact HOPE at [email protected], www.hope-espoir.com, or at 1-800-883-6094.

PAGE 3 CHARLESWOOD #100 Volunteers Needed 11th Annual RCAF Fun Run Sunday, May 26, 2019 Legion Athletic Camp

The 58th Legion Athletic Camp is coming this summer from July 14 to August 10, 2019. This camp is at the beautiful International Peace Garden. The Camp cannot continue without the vital assistance from Legion Branches and Ladies Auxiliary in the area. Volunteer opportunities are available for the following: • Dorm Deans (male and female) • Task Force (cleaning, set up/tear down) • Office Help Family walk is 3 km, or run 5 km, 10 km, or try your hand at a half ** Also looking for marathon. volunteers to join our work parties for Sign up to run or walk. maintenance at the camp in the spring. Proceeds from the RCAF Run support the Soldier On program and the Support Our Troops fund. If interested, please contact Sheila Babaian For more information please contact: Jacqueline Wolfe at at 1-204-231-2472 serviceoffi[email protected] , call 204-793-2893 or register or email online at www.rcafrun.ca. [email protected]. More info available at legionathleticcamp.com. Need Legion volunteers to work the “water stations”

Sports Update UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS by Kirsten Reimer - Sports Chair This year’s curling bonspiel was a huge success with fourteen teams competing for the coveted title of Charleswood Curling Wings 6:00 PM Bonspiel Champions for 2019. & Here are the results: Wee $10.00 Winner of A Group – Kindzierski Team FOR SUPPER 2nd Place A Group – Brown Team Saturday, April 27, 2019 & SHOW Winner of B Group – Chudd Team 2nd Place B Group – McRae Team Winner of C Group – Chalk Team Sunday, May 5 2nd Place C Group – Murdock Team The winner of the early bird team draw was the “Morten Team”, 12 - 3pm who got to take in all the festivities and got their entry fee back! tickets $ 00 Thank you to all of the helpers that made this event a huge available at the bar 10 success and so much fun!

Tank Talk is available electronically … PRINTING SPONSORED you can sign up through our website IN PART BY or send an email to [email protected]

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