Flipper Dinner Postponed

June 10th, 2025|

This year’s Flipper Dinner, initially scheduled for June 11th, 2025, has been postponed and rescheduled for September 18th, 2025. The Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre and the Board of Directors apologize for any inconvenience and we hope to see you there in September! If you have any questions regarding this change or would like to purchase tickets to the September Flipper Dinner, please send us an email at contact@jimmyprattcentre.ca or give us a call at (709)-726-8781.

The Sheraton Hotel – Steps-Up

May 15th, 2024|

 

 

 

Sheraton Hotel – Our Newest  Sponsor

On May 3rd of this year the Sheraton Hotel became the Jimmy Pratt Soup Kitchens newest sponsor. This support will include the preparation of delicious hot meals and several members of their staff to help serve the meal and be a part of the after meal clean-up.

The Sheraton has joined the Delta to help lighten the volunteer and financial load current being experienced at the Jimmy Pratt centre.

The board of directors of the Jimmy Pratt Centre is truly thankful for this added support and the excellent quality of meals that they will bring to our menu

United Way Community Fund

May 3rd, 2024|

 

 

Senior’s Resizing Cooperative

The Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre gratefully acknowledges  support funding from United Way NL in support of startup costs for  the Senior’s Resizing Cooperative.

The Cooperative is for seniors and will provide a means to save money and avoid food waste.  Starting a consumer cooperative for seniors who are facing joint issues like living in small apartments, tight budgets, and small families can have many key objectives and benefits: (more…)

Elks Club Donation

December 14th, 2023|

The Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre was presented with a cheque for $2,000.00 by the board of the Elks Club. The Centre was one of four charities to receive a donation from the four day raffles that were held at the Club.

On behalf of the board of directors, volunteers and patrons we wish to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the club members and extend our best wishes for a happy Christmas.

Left to right. Matthew Mahon of the walks Club, Krista Koerner, Chair of the Jimmy Pratt Centre, and Austin Brophy President of the Elks Club.

Christmas Day Dinner!

December 5th, 2023|

Christmas Day 2024

Once again the Volunteers have answered the call! Verafin, the Delta Hotel, and Sobeys have providing tremendous support for this years Christmas Day Dinner. A special thanks to all those that volunteered and contributed to the overall success of the event.

Thank you Verafin, Sobey’s, private donors and a great group of volunteers for helping make Christmas Day dinner at the Jimmy Pratt Outreach Centre kitchen happen in 2024. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Also thanks to Neil Peat and Ray Penton for their  coordination role and commitment.

Thanks and Happy New Year

 

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Senior’s Team Leaders

August 10th, 2023|

SIP Team Leaders

Pictured from left to right are Ruby Shea Committee Chair, Anne Marche, Coordinator, and Margaret Lewis. Treasurer. The team is responsible for establishing the upcoming program, preparing a schedule of meals, and preparing them Anne coordinates speakers, outings, entertainment, and special events.

The Seniors Inclusion Program is organized, coordinated, with activities implemented by a Team/Committee of Seniors. Their role includes the menu rotation, schedule of quest speakers and they meet regularly to discuss new activities for the program.

The board of Jimmy Pratt would like to welcome all returning members and encourage new members to join and become included in all events, and social interaction.