Report on Previous Activities

1999

Plaque commemorating the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service was
unveiled at the Maritime Command Museum in Halifax on March 12th, 1999.

W.R.C.N.S. trip to the Burlington Legion to visit the Burl-Oak Veterans

1998

November 1, 1998
On a lovely Sunday morning, six of our members attended the Jewish War Veteran's parade and memorial service in honour of the Veterans and Holocaust Victims.
The parade formed in Earl Bales Park, marched to Beth Rondam Synagogue, saluting the Holocaust Memorial as we passed. We were the only Women's Unit, in fact the only Naval unit in the parade and we received an ovation from the dignitaries taking the salute in front of the synagogue.
During the service many moving tributes were paid to veterans and victims, but most impressive was the "Candle Lighting Ceremony". Many countries' representatives attended as well as Senior Government and City officials.
This is a very moving and worthwhile event which should be entered into our events calendar.

November 8, 1998
Thirteen Wrens marched from the Dome Stadium to the Pier Museum, Harbour Front to partake in a Remembrance Ceremony and a tribute to the 75th Anniversary of the Naval Reserves in Canada. Led by the Marad Band (formerly the Stad Band), we marched right behind the Naval Club Colour Party, followed by the NOAC and York.
The programme, led by R.H. Thompson (the actor) son of a Naval Veteran, included wreath laying by several organizations. Lil Roe graciously did the honours for the Wrens. The whole event was excellently organized even to the providing of the wreaths by the organizers. The reception in the Museum afterwards gave us a glimpse of their displays, enough to want  to back for a good look.

November 11, 1998.
The annual Remembrance Day Service in the Naval Club was as usual very well attended. Every year we are complimented on our excellent service. In fact we have been told it is one of the best. This service, being held indoors, and in the afternoon, is popular. The club is most appreciative of the donation of sandwiches and the volunteer work by the Wrens. Space does not allow me to list the names of those who gave their time, energy and support. My sincere thanks, I don't know what the club would do without your help. Margaret Haliburton, Naval Club President.

November 11, 1998.
A few stalwart Wrens attended the Parade and Memorial Service at the Cenotaph (Old City Hall) before the club service. Managing to march, provide sandwiches, attend club function and serve the food sounds an awful lot like beyond the call of duty to me. MH

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Excerpts from The Jenny Wren Times, with permission from the Wren Association of Toronto