50 years in the community, 50 years making a difference, 50 years doing incredible things.
The Dauphin Friendship Centre (DFC) is all set to celebrate its 50th Anniversary all week. The festivities will open up with 730CKDM's Morning Show featuring Justin Allin from 7 to 11 on Monday morning. There is also a Sunrise Ceremony from 6 to 8 on Monday morning.
The Lions Club will then be serving up a beautiful pancake breakfast and there will also be guided tours of the Friendship Centre.
Jarri Thompson is the Events Coordinator at the DFC and she is thrilled about this week.
"We are very excited, the Friendship Centre has been pretty much a cornerstone of the community for 50 years," said Thompson. "It is very exciting to see that we have lasted for so long."
The DFC is all about making a positive change in someone's life. Thompson has been at the Centre for six years and she has loved every moment.
"It has been extremely meaningful," said Thompson. "When you spend your days making a difference in so many people's lives, you see these families grow, become stronger, and happier in the community. It's so meaningful for all involved."
The week-long celebration continues on Tuesday with an Indigenous Tradeshow & Exhibition from 11:30 to 3:30. On Wednesday, there will be a Picnic in the Park starting at 5:00 p.m. with dancers taking centre stage between 5:30 and 6:00. Thursday will see Time capsule and staff/youth centre celebration.
Then on Friday, it's time to wrap up the week in style. The Blast from the past dinner and dance will take place with DJ Christopher Flett. Doors open at 5:30 with supper and speeches beginning at 6 and a dance at 7. There will also be a lock box surprise.
If you purchase a ticket for the dinner ($22 for members, $25 for non-members), you will get a key. Then when you arrive, you can try to unlock the box; however, only one key will end up working. Inside the lock box will be a ton of goodies.
There will also be prizes for the best outfits from the '70s, '80s, and '90s, to go along with a 50/50 draw. All events will take place in the green space and if it rains, things will move inside. However, the forecast for this week is calling for a ton of sunshine and hot weather.
