PHOENIX Park, a close-knit community on the West Bank of the Demerara River, will be celebrating its 50thanniversary on November 4, 2016. Phoenix Park was one of the first self-help housing schemes to be constructed in Guyana. To celebrate this significant milestone, the Phoenix Park Golden Anniversary Organising Committee has scheduled one week of activities.
Activities begin Tuesday with a breakfast and the distribution of hampers to 14 of the most senior residents in the community.
On Wednesday, everyone is invited to Culture Night, an evening of song, dance and merriment from 19:00 hrs.
Then on Thursday, November 3, community members and those nearby would have an opportunity to participate in a Medical Outreach which endeavours to provide most of the key health and wellness services and check-ups. That outreach begin at 11:00hrs.
The signature event for the celebration, however, is the Black-Tie Gala Dinner & Dance on Friday night from 19:30hrs. Tickets for this event cost $3000 per person and $5000 for couples.
A special Golden Anniversary cake serves as the highpoint for this event. On Saturday, everyone is invited to a BBQ and Day of Sports. Lots of fun events are slated for this activity.
The celebration concludes with an Inter-faith Service and Rally at 08:00hrs and later a Domino Competition at 13:00hrs on Sunday, November 6.
All events will be held at the PYARG Youth Initiative Centre at Phoenix Park.
The golden anniversary is being celebrated under the theme, “Celebrating History and Diversity”.
With 50 being an incredible milestone, all Guyanese are invited to join in on the celebrations.
For more information on events, or to purchase tickets for the Black-Tie Gala, please make contact with a member of the Organising Committee @: 687-5363 or 666 – 9431.
The Organising Committee would like to take the opportunity to express sincere gratitude to the Minister of State, Mr Joseph Harmon, who grew up in the community, for his continued support, and Puran Brothers Inc. for their notable contributions to date.
All proceeds from the Black-Tie Gala will go towards community and youth development efforts.