The darts are flying and so are the laughs at Branch 29

Pictured, front row, Becky Cerson, Nichole Demers, Liz LeMaitre, Louise Paquette, Arlene James, Debbie Jeavons, Elizabeth Crymble, Middle Row, Angie Gagne, Bryanna Beechey, Shari Elliott, Patti Souliere, Bonnie MacDonald, Bobbi Poplar, Gail Darling, Cynthia Gunn, Lori Santilli, Nancy Crymble, Laurie Coneybear, Tracy Munday, Back Row, Marg Murray, Kris “Booner” Bethune, Kyla Bol, Nancy Beechey, Linda Crowley-Bol, Trisha Heard, Olivia Beechey, Julie Voogd, Katy Osborne-Howie, Annie “Fancypants” Perry, Cheryl Feeney

Paris Independent Contributor

If you’ve heard an unusually rowdy ruckus coming from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 on Thursday nights, don't panic. The local police haven't been called; it’s just the Paris Legion Ladies Dart League back in action and, by all accounts, absolutely whooping it up.

Organizers report a bumper crop of players this season, with almost every single board packed week after week. 

The popular "girls' night out" roster has officially surged past 30 players. League representatives emphasize that while darts are technically thrown, the evening remains gloriously uncompetitive. 

Primary activities include laughing, catching up on town gossip, and executing questionable dance moves to whatever music happens to be playing in the background.

The league extended a hearty "welcome home" to new recruit Angie Gagne, a 26-year Canadian Armed Forces veteran. Players expressed their immense gratitude for her service, while secretly hoping her military precision doesn't completely destroy the curve for the rest of the casual throwers.

The past month saw impressive marksmanship across the board, with nearly everyone successfully "doubling out" at least once. Linda Bol went full show-off by doing it three times in a single night.

High-scoring honors for the month go to Laurie C, Bonnie M, Liz L, Booner, Nichole D, and Laura B. Special accolades belong to Bonnie M, who shattered records by hitting a breathtaking 143—the highest score of the season so far and a feat that briefly caused the room to hold its collective breath.

Halloween night at the Legion was described by witnesses as an "absolute hoot." Members arrived in full costume, featuring an eclectic mix of the funny, the scary, and the borderline naughty. The tradition of bringing shared snacks was also a resounding success, effectively serving as a full three-course supper for several participants who skipped cooking at home.

However, growth brings new logistical challenges. Acknowledging that many players have reached a distinguished age where knees behave more like rusty hinges, the league has officially placed an order for a chair lift to assist players in reaching the upper-level boards.

"We’re going to need a special fundraiser for this one," one league regular noted while rubbing a sore joint. "Either that, or we start charging admission to watch us walk up the stairs."

Details on the upcoming chair lift fundraiser will be announced soon. In the meantime, the ladies will continue doing what they do best every Thursday night: aim for the board, dance like nobody's watching, and enjoy the best night out in Paris.