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The Royal Regiment of Canada Band

Update: CNE Warriors’ Day – Sat Aug 17 2019 – FYA – 09:00 hrs

CNE Warriors’ Day – Sat Aug 17 2019 – FYA – 09:00 hrsDress:Association #2 Summer Dress – Green Beret with Cap Badge, White Collar Short Sleeve Shirt Double Breast Pocket with Ribbons, Name Tag, Slip-ons & Lanyard, Grey Pants & Black walking shoes.

Timings:

09:00 hrs – FYA (inside)

09:30 hrs – Practice

10:00 hrs – Move across street to gorge area to form up area and ensure we get checked in and our respective markers.

10:30 hrs – Parade commences

NOTES: You can get a Green Beret and White Shirt at Nicks Sports Shop (Yonge\Wellesley). Beret’s are $20 (Option to order online from Canex) and White Shirts are prob the same price if not cheaper. If you need a cap badge best places to find are military\antique stores. They should be $20. You should be able to get a name tag at places that can replace keys.I have slip ons & lanyards at Home and I’ll bring down on the day of the parade. If you need tickets for your family please advise how many by NLT Tues July 9th. I’ll submit and get (I’ll add extras just in case). We don’t need a ticket just ensure you get stamped when you leave to go back in later.

Parking is limited,

First come – First served.

GO, TTC etc are free.

http://www.thewarriorsdayparade.ca/

Please review and advise.

CNE 98TH Warriors Day Parade – Sat August 17 2019

Hello Association Members,

All the information is on the website related to the parade, parking, Veteran/Family tickets etc

http://www.thewarriorsdayparade.ca/

Everyone can feel free to get there own.

I’ll submit for a bulk order for extras just in case.

Parade is at 10:30 hrs

Then Association will be showing up at FYA on Saturday August 17 2019 09:00 hrs.

Dress:  Summer Dress

Check in and register, then parade practice.

Please reply to me directly on your attendance.

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The Royal Regiment of Canada Association 2019 Fall Concert

The Royal Regiment of Canada Association 2019 Fall Concert

Sunday 27 October 2019, 2:00 pm at CBC’s Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St W, Toronto, ON

Come and enjoy an afternoon of movie music in CBC’s iconic Glenn Gould Studio. Our Regimental Band’s fourth annual fall concert, Director’s Cut is a showcase of popular music of the movies that spans the generations, from war movie marches to classic Academy Award winners; from Disney and Pixar to today’s blockbusters.

Bring your children, grandchildren, parents and grandparents for family entertainment. Music is a shared experience, so come and learn about something about the lives of the other generations.

Sing along and tap your toes – the more things change the more they stay the same!

Join us for an afternoon of family entertainment with our Regimental Band with vocalists Danielle Bourre and Melina Melle. MC Jacquie Perrin will tie it all together.

Tickets Available from the Regimental Association

Adults $40

Students $20

The ‘Re-dedication’ of Coronation Park – Saturday November 10 10:30 hrs

The ‘Re-dedication’ of Coronation Park – Saturday November 10 at 10 30 – 12 00

This is a City of Toronto activity supported by the band and a 100 man guard from the Regiment. Guard will be in place by 10:45 AM, so I would suggest everyone who will be in attendance, be over at the park by 10:30 AM. Dress will be full dress with CF medals only, and poppy.

Join members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Commonwealth Consular Corps for a special re-dedication ceremony of Coronation Park.
The unique commemorative function of Coronation Park, tied to the First World War, is being restored. A moment of silence will be observed.
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Coronation Park on the waterfront is a living war memorial that was opened to commemorate King George VI’s coronation on May 12, 1937.
The trees in the park commemorate the service and sacrifice of Canada’s military forces, principally those from the Great War (also known as the First World War) and embody the spirit of idealism that emerged following the horrors of the war.
144 trees were planted to commemorate Canada’s military in honour of the King’s coronation. This was the largest tree planting of its kind in Canada at the time. Each tree was ceremonially placed by veterans of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
On August 1, 1938, veterans returned to simultaneously unveil plaques, with one tree to commemorate each unit that fought.
During the 1939 royal visit, war veterans and the Men of the Trees and Toronto students planted 123 sugar maples along Remembrance Drive as the royal vehicle passed by.
The park is an important commemorative space and is possibly the largest First World War memorial in Toronto. It is now being restored to its original design as a permanent memorial to Canada and Toronto’s war effort. The first stage of this redesign will be completed by November 10, 2018.

TTC Information: Take the 511 Bathurst or 509 Harbourfront Streetcar to the Exhibition Loop (Princes’ Gates). Walk out to Strachan then south across Lake Shore Blvd. and into the Park. Alternately take the 29D Dufferin Bus to Exhibition Loop.

For those who are driving to the event, Green P parking locations.
250 Fort York Blvd. (Fort York Visitor Centre, 49 spots)
250 Fort York Blvd. (seven on-street spots)
800 Fleet Street (132 spots)
545 Lake Shore Blvd. West (110 spots)
Note that Green P parking is CLOSED on Remembrance Drive for the event.

Parking is also available underground at the Enercare Centre

Remembrance Weekend and other upcoming Association & Regimental events

Remembrance Weekend and other upcoming Association & Regimental events:
 
This weekend is a very busy weekend for the Association and the Regiment.
 
The ‘Re-dedication’ of Coronation Park – Saturday November 10 at 10 30 – 12 00
 
This is a City of Toronto activity supported by the band and a 100 man guard from the Regiment. Guard will be in place by 10:45 AM, so I would suggest everyone who will be in attendance, be over at the park by 10:30 AM. Dress will be full dress with CF medals only, and poppy.
 
Join members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Commonwealth Consular Corps for a special re-dedication ceremony of Coronation Park.
The unique commemorative function of Coronation Park, tied to the First World War, is being restored. A moment of silence will be observed.
_______________
 
Coronation Park on the waterfront is a living war memorial that was opened to commemorate King George VI’s coronation on May 12, 1937.
The trees in the park commemorate the service and sacrifice of Canada’s military forces, principally those from the Great War (also known as the First World War) and embody the spirit of idealism that emerged following the horrors of the war.
144 trees were planted to commemorate Canada’s military in honour of the King’s coronation. This was the largest tree planting of its kind in Canada at the time. Each tree was ceremonially placed by veterans of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
On August 1, 1938, veterans returned to simultaneously unveil plaques, with one tree to commemorate each unit that fought.
During the 1939 royal visit, war veterans and the Men of the Trees and Toronto students planted 123 sugar maples along Remembrance Drive as the royal vehicle passed by.
The park is an important commemorative space and is possibly the largest First World War memorial in Toronto. It is now being restored to its original design as a permanent memorial to Canada and Toronto’s war effort. The first stage of this redesign will be completed by November 10, 2018.
 
TTC Information: Take the 511 Bathurst or 509 Harbourfront Streetcar to the Exhibition Loop (Princes’ Gates). Walk out to Strachan then south across Lake Shore Blvd. and into the Park. Alternately take the 29D Dufferin Bus to Exhibition Loop.
 
For those who are driving to the event, Green P parking locations.
250 Fort York Blvd. (Fort York Visitor Centre, 49 spots)
250 Fort York Blvd. (seven on-street spots)
800 Fleet Street (132 spots)
545 Lake Shore Blvd. West (110 spots)
Note that Green P parking is CLOSED on Remembrance Drive for the event.
 
Parking is also available underground at the Enercare Centre
 
Armistice Dinner
The ‘Gala” dinner will commence at 1800 hours with the commemorative plaque unveiling at 1845 hours. Dinner commences at 1900 hours with a guest speaker following.
 
Church Parade – November 11 @ 10 45
Remembrance Day Parade at St. James Cathedral. Service starts at 1045 hours, with the march past following the service. It will be crowed, the Governors Generals Horse guards will be parading with us. Arrive early to get a seat in the church, or ensure you are on-site by 12:30 to form up for the parade.
 
Support the Troops – November 25
More details as to timings will be released closer to the date. It looks like they are exercising in Petawawa.
 
Association Meeting – November 29
The next Association meeting has moved forward to November 29th. The dress for this meeting will be business casual. Since this is our last meeting of the year it will also be a pot luck and as in past years we will be having an ugly Christmas sweater contest.
 
All Ranks Dinner – December 6
The Association will be taking part in the Regimental all ranks dinner. As previous years the cost for the dinner is $25.00. If you plan to attend please bring your payment to the next Association meeting.

Update Information – 3rd Annual Regimental Association Ball

3rd ANNUAL REGIMENTAL DINNER & DANCE—9th March 2019

We have your seat reserved for the 2019 Anniversary Dinner & Dance. Join us as we commemorate the 157th Anniversary of the founding of our great Regiment. Hosted by the Association, this cornerstone event brings together the Regimental Family to celebrate as one.

This year’s event will again be held at the Argonaut Rowing Club located at 1225 Lakeshore Blvd West, beside the Legion.

Reception starts at 1900 hours, with dinner at 2000 hours. You will have a choice of a vegetarian or chicken selection as part of a 3 course meal. There will be door prizes, a general draw, and a 50/50 draw with all proceeds supporting the Association’s activities. Looking forward to seeing more of you out this year! WWII veterans with a caregiver will be accommodated by the Association at our cost.  Please use the form that’s included in the newsletter to order your tickets and indicate your meal preference.

Cheques to be made out to ‘R Regt C Association’. Cost is $100.00 per ticket.