The ANAF Executive has decided that we will continue with the following.
1)Unlimited indoor and outdoors to our seating capacity.
2)Masks are recommended but not mandatory.
3)Proof of at least 2 vaccinations.
We have also decided that we will commence with hall rentals. (private functions only). It will be the hall renters responsibility to check your guests for the proper vaccinations. If you wish to book the hall email anafevents@gmail.com (no phone call please)The present club hours will remain the same. The above is paramount for the Health & Safety of our Veterans and members. Thank you for your continued support.
Shoulder to Shoulder
Hi folks.The executive has agreed to open the club to members this Friday. There will be a 10 person limit, and it will be for members only. So please renew your membership, and bring you membership receipt with you until your membership card can be picked up.FEBRUARY 26TH, CLUB IS OPENFOR MEMBERS ONLY & ONLY 10 MEMBERS AT A TIME(Doors are locked once capacity is reached – 519-822-0380)(anafguelph@gmail.com)Club is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturday 3:00pm to 6:30 pm.Also of note: Your membership must be up to date.Stay safe
Hi Folks January 2021
As of January 1st I became the new President of ANAF 344. I wish to thank you for your confidence in me to lead our organization for the next two years, and I will do my best to meet that confidence. Accepting the nomination I expressed concern about not living in Guelph, and having a job that can require my attention 24/7, but I am sure my 25+ years of membership, past executive experience, and the incredible new executive will overcome any concern.
Your new executive includes Don Kaufman, 1st Vice; Mary Page Secretary, Dave Parkhill/Don Kaufman Co-Treasurers, and Paul Caruso, Al Bevan-Stewart, Terry Fuller and Roger Nightingale, as Directors. Welcome back Stephen Page as Sargent-at-Arms, and I look forward to Mark McAlpine’s wisdom and guidance as past president. A good team going forward.
Last year was hard. The loss of members Charlie Ford and Mike McPhee, have left wholes in our lives. Then the loss of long time staff members Sarah Eley, and Deb McKay, and even Anne Lalande will have impacts on the organization and friendships built. And then there is COVID-19 which will have financial impact, but the impact on friendships may be harder, it has been a long time since we have seen some of the Friday regulars, and Lady’s Auxiliary members (from darts). You are missed.
Going forward, this year Don Kaufman has agreed to take on a larger role in clubs management, hopefully with the ongoing support of Alistair, when and where possible. Don’s unique ability to secure alternative funding last year and the beginning of this year has kept the club feasible. Thanks from all of us.
There is one thing you can do to help us, renew your membership. Mail us a cheque or place it in the locked mail box at the side of the building. E-transfer is an easy alternative (a) from your financial institution web site find the e-transfer menu; (b) enter our email anafguelph@gmail.co in the “transfer to” box; (c) enter membership amount ($40 or $50; (d) in the memo box enter membership and your name; and (e) then push send.
Looking forward to club opening and having a drink with each and every one of you. In the meantime keep healthy and safe
Shoulder to Shoulder
Wayne Smith (Smitty)
President ANAF 344
* Club doors open at 1:00 pm
* Elections to commence at 2:00 pm
* Doors will be locked at commencement of elections.
* All executive positions are up for election (except past president and Sergeant at Arms).
* To stand for election you must be a member in good standing; and be present or agree in writing to stand for the position being nominated for.
Note; WDG Health Unit COVID-19 protocols will be in place. Masks must be worn, social distancing will be in effect.
Collection will be taken up for Guelph Salvation Army Toy Drive
Drinks, friends & art all in one place!
Use code YAYGUELPH to save $13 on the price of a ticket! Click HERE to purchase your ticket from Yaymaker.com
There’s still time to get your ticket for our latest #PaintNite Event at the Club!
Local Artist Annie B. provides you with everything you need to create a painting: step-by-step instruction, materials & canvas are all included.
The Club will have drinks and a special event menu available throughout the evening.
Check out the event on Facebook by clicking HERE
Date: Wednesday, February 5th, 2020
Time: 7pm-9pm
Place: 32 Gordon St., Guelph
We’re throwing a Superbowl party again this year!!!
Date: Sunday, February 2nd 2020.
Time: 4pm-10pm
Place: 32 Gordon St., Guelph
Come out from 4pm on for beer, food, friends, and of course FOOTBALL!
The ANAF will be serving up JR’s Pizza, nachos, meatballs & homemade sweet treats.
Check out the event on Facebook here.
Find out more about Superbowl LIV here.
Join us on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 for our monthly Club dinner!
The ANAF will be serving a special pasta to dish to warm you up this month– Spaghetti alla Carbonara!
Cost: $15 per person.
Includes salad, main course pasta, and dessert.
Time: 5pm
Place: 32 Gordon St., Guelph
RSVP on Facebook here or sign up behind the bar.
Dear Club Members,
Our 3rd Annual Christmas Dinner is fast approaching so get your ticket now!
WHERE: 32 Gordon st. (ANAF Club 344)
WHEN: 5 o’clock in the evening
DETAILS:
We’ll be serving up appetizers at 5pm, followed by a Classic Christmas Dinner, & finished with Homemade Carrot Cake made by one of our members! Hope to see you there!
APPETIZER
DEVILED EGGS
CHARCUTERIE
MAIN COURSE
ROLLS WITH WHIPPED BUTTER
SEASONAL VEGETABLE MEDLEY
MASHED POTATOES WITH SAVOURY TURKEY GRAVY
STUFFING WITH APPLES, WALNUTS, & CURRANTS
HERB-RUBBED ROAST TURKEY
CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ORANGE
DESSERT
HOMEMADE CARROT CAKE
Check out these links to learn all about the history of November 11th!
- The Importance of and a Brief History of Remembrance Day
- History of the Poppy– The Poppy is the official symbol of Remembrance Day.
- What should we remember? Historical links from the South African War to Present.
- Read about Canada and the South African War
- Major Battles of the First World War
- Timeline of the Second World War
- Veterans’ Week 2019- Canada Remembers The Italian Campaign
- Korean War Fact Sheet
- The Canadian Armed Forces & the Gulf War
- CAF in Afghanistan: 100 Photos
- Canadians in Afghanistan Fact Sheet
- 75th Anniversary of The Battle of the Scheldt
- Whom should we remember?
To you from failing hands we throw
In Flanders Fields by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
~ May 3, 1915
- Remembrance Day was originally called “Armistice Day”. It was first observed across the Commonwealth in 1919 to commemorate the armistice agreement at the end of World War I.
- This year marks 101 years since World War I officially ended on November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.—on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
- The Poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day. Read more about the history of the poppy by clicking HERE.
- Remembrance Day was held on the Monday of the week of November 11th until 1931, when new legislation was passed to observe it on November 11th each year.
- Canada observes Veterans’ Week from November 5th-11th each year. This year Canada remembers 75 years since the Italian Campaign of WWII. Read more HERE.