Our area has active chapters of the Lions Club, several Optimist
Clubs, Kinsmen, Kiwanis and others
belonging. “A lot of people that join are from military
backgrounds and it’s a way for them to connect with
others who have also served…a lot of their family
members and just members from the community
may join in general to show their support to those
who have been in the service,” Thompson said.
He said there has definitely been a big increase
within the past year of members under 30.
While the Legion branch is looking for ways to
continue fundraising and stay afloat in order to
maintain the services they offer to the community,
Drake said The Rotary Club 1918 will be looking
towards creating a legacy project to celebrate their
upcoming centennial.
“I see that the club will involve a lot of young
people who are looking to network and increase
business but at the same time have a real sense that
they want to serve and give back to the
community and to the world.”
Of course, Rotary and the Legion aren’t the
only clubs serving Windsor-Essex; our area has
active chapters of the Lions Club, several Optimist
Clubs, Kinsmen, Kiwanis and others. Younger
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generations may not always be aware that the
names and acknowledgment plaques at many
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local playgrounds, buildings and events represent
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the efforts of dedicated volunteers, past and
present, coming together to strengthen our
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community. Service clubs and auxillaries helped
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build much of what we enjoy today; continued
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participation and new involvement will ensure the
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tomorrows of Windsor-Essex are just as vibrant
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He said they still support veterans coming home
from the Middle East and there are a lot of younger
veterans coming home. The number of young
veterans, however, does not compare with the
numbers they used to have.
The Legion hosts many events for seniors as well
as fundraising events like the well-known Poppy
Campaign each fall. They recently celebrated Legion
Week with various events throughout Windsor.
Branch 255 held a memorial service at the Windsor
Memorial Gardens which brought in an audience of
only four people. Speakers and branch members
reminisced about the past when the cemetery would
fill with people and it was difficult to find parking.
While the Legion has gained some younger
members, 27-year-old Cody Thompson is still a
minority. He thinks most people join for a sense of
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