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Celebrating 65 Years of BGC Niagara & Honouring CEO JoAnne Turner
November 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This year, BGC Niagara proudly marks a very special milestone — 65 years of creating safe, supportive spaces where children and youth can learn, grow, and thrive. Since opening our doors in 1960, we have served generations of young people and families, helping them discover their potential while building stronger communities across Niagara.
We invite you to join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement alongside friends, supporters, and community partners who have made our journey possible.
This event will also recognize another milestone: the upcoming retirement of CEO JoAnne Turner, who will conclude an incredible 26-year career with BGC Niagara at the end of 2025. JoAnne’s leadership was instrumental in many accomplishments, including the opening of our Niagara Falls Centre at 8800 McLeod Road in 2011.
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎤 Formal Remarks: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Lundy Manor Wine Cellars
This afternoon of celebration will be a time to reflect on our history, recognize the incredible contributions of volunteers, staff, and community champions, and share our vision for the future of BGC Niagara. Most importantly, it will be a chance to reconnect and celebrate the life-changing impact that 65 years of support has made for thousands of children and youth across Niagara.