The Dauphin Hero Club is holding a special fundraising dinner this Wednesday to recognize a significant anniversary for the group in our city.
A special lasagna lunch, catered by Irivng's, will be held from 11 until 1 at the DNRC building.
Dauphin Hero Club Activity Director Lori Bogoslowski says it is the 30th anniversary for the club, which was formed in 1994.
"Swan River was developed the year after, and then we had one in Roblin and there is one in Binscarth as well. So Dauphin was the first and it is thriving. Here in Dauphin we are building more members and reaching more people in the community which has been a great need for the community."
Bogoslowski says the club was formed as part of an incentive called Mental Health Reform.
"The closure of the Brandon Mental Health Centre was part of the incentive, and people who resided at BMHC were asked where they would like to live, and the individuals asked to transition back into their hometowns. Therefore the Hero Club was developed to assist in meeting the needs in those areas, in recreation, education, vocational, and for mental health."
Some of the programs offered through the Dauphin Hero Club focus on budgeting, cooking, and how to live off a garden.
Tickets for the lunch are $15.
Meals can also be pre-ordered for pick up by calling 204-638-7014.
Proceeds from the lunch go towards programming and outings for members.
Bogoslowski thanks the community for the support they have given the Dauphin Hero Club over the past 30 years.
