The Okanagan Falls Legion has reached yet another milestone.

It may have come later than expected, but the Legion finally celebrated its 75th anniversary with a barbecue, dance and family-friendly activities on Saturday, July 22.

Festivities were delayed in 2022, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The day felt extra special for Ed Findlater, who served 35 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. He91裸聊视频檚 been a member of the Okanagan Falls Legion since 1983.

Findlater91裸聊视频檚 seen his fair share of changes over the years, most notably watching the Legion91裸聊视频檚 membership base dwindle down from 600 to 200.

On Saturday, he reflected on what the Legion means to both him and his family, as well as to the community he loves.

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Saturday was marked with a barbecue at around noon.

van Uden said the Legion has also planned a dance at 7 p.m., to wrap up all anniversary festivities.

More than 20 volunteers helped make the 75th-anniversary party a reality.

But it wasn91裸聊视频檛 just those in Okanagan Falls who raised their glass to the Legion91裸聊视频檚 birthday on Saturday.

Members of nearby Legions in Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton and Keremeos were also invited to the day91裸聊视频檚 festivities and are expected to make visits throughout the day.

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logan.lockhart@pentictonwesternnews.com