The mandate of the Sick Visiting Committee is to visit Royal Canadian Legion members of Branch #4 who are sick in hospital or shut-in at home.   The purpose is to assist our veterans wherever and whenever possible and to promote their physical and emotional well-being.   In addition to home visits the committee and other volunteers also attend at health care facilities, some of which include:

• Deer Lodge Center.
• Grace General Hospital.
• Health Science Center.
• St Boniface General Hospital.
• Nursing homes and other personal care facilities.

The Sick Visiting Committee organizes, sponsors and participates in several activities throughout the year for our comrades' pleasure.    Some of these are:

• Monthly BINGO at Deer Lodge Centre.
• Veterans week at the Branch.
• Visits to the Branch for Remembrance Day.
• Participation in the annual Poppy Fund drive.

The St. James Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has a very devoted group of volunteers in addition to the Committee.   They put their hearts and souls into their commitment to visiting Branch members.  They are truly humbled and grateful for the opportunity of serving those who are unable to gain access to information and services, comrades who are deserving of the special attention accorded them.  The Committee is made up of:  Chairperson, Vicky Bilecki, members Peter Sawatzky, Jim Ward, Eric Murphy, Fred Tippen and Don Smart.

If anyone is aware of a veteran who is confined due to health reasons, this should be brought to the attention of any member of the Committee so that they can be included in the various plans and activities.  Also, if anyone wants further information about the committee, or if they simply want to volunteer some time to this worthwhile effort, contact should be made with Vicky Bilecki at the Branch or with the Branch office during business hours.