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| Valentine's celebration at 105 Gibson Centre, Markham, Ont. |
We had a great Valentine dinner last night at the 105 Gibson Centre!
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| The stage was set for the evening's entertainment |
We were fortunate to attend this special Valentine celebration as organizers prepared dinners for fifty couples only and tickets were sold out a week prior to the event.
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| VIP - Visually Impaired People preparing for the special event |
This special event was organized, prepared and served by staff members who are V.I.Ps ( visually impaired people) and volunteers of the Cultural Cafe.
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| A centre piece at the Valentine dinner |
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| Guests were seated by event volunteers |
When we got there, we were seated at a table set for two people while there were tables with groups of guests attending as a group together.
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| The centre piece on a dinner table at the Valentine Dinner |
The tables were decorated with tea lights placed in wine glasses or small glass bowls hand decorated with colourful tissue paper.
There were many student volunteers serving at the dinner. As soon as we sat down, we were served with water and drinks.
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| A guest taking part in the Karaoke |
Before dinner was served, guests were encouraged to take part in karaoke - singing in front of other guests accompanied by a full band with the song lyrics showing on the screen.
I was never been a shy person and I went up and performed my favourite song as well!
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| Dinner started with a fresh shrimp & green salad |
Dinner started with a fresh shrimp green salad, topped with a couple of fresh bread sticks.
We liked the salad because the salad was very fresh with the dressing not too sour nor too creamy; it was just right!
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| Main course - delicious salmon served over tender vegetables |
For our main course, we were given two choices - roasted chicken or baked salmon.
We were glad we ordered the fish which was baked with a crusty bread coating served over very tender baby asparagus and something like potato pancakes.
The dish was delicious! Both the salmon and vegetables were cooked to perfection, with nothing overcooked or too raw. Professional quality indeed!
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| This chocolate dessert was heavenly! |
While the dinner was delicious, with a generous portion, the chocolate dessert served to me was simply heavenly!
I am not a person who likes really sweet desserts, but that was the best dessert I have ever tasted beating any desserts I had at any five star restaurants.
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| Musical entertainment at the dinner |
Over desserts and hot drinks, guests were entertained by different musicians.
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| Guests enjoying dancing to great music |
We even had a quick lesson on Cha Cha and Rhombus!
After our quick lesson, guests took to the dance floor and danced their hearts out.
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| Guests enjoying the entertainment |
Before we attended the Valentine dinner and dance, we did not know what to expect.
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| Pastor Larry & his band provided beautiful music for the evening |
To our pleasant surprise, the quality of food, music, entertainment and the outcome of the event were beyond our expectations!
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| Organizers of the Valentine dinner & dance |
The whole event would not have been possible without the excellent organization, dedication and commitment of Pastor Jonathan - director of 105 Gibson Centre, Pastor Larry-Music Pastor, and Rev. Danny - the person who pours his heart and soul leading his team of hard working VIPs of the Cultural Cafe.
It was evident that the 105 Gibson Centre and the Cultural Cafe teams have worked really hard to prepare for this Valentine event
Congratulations are in order for both teams. Keep up the outstanding work you have been doing! We look forward to the next event and we definitely will be back to the Cultural Cafe for more scrumptious food!
R.T.
105 Gibson Centre
Markham, Ontario
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