​Lucknow Kinsmen to hold grand opening of new headquarters, May 9

The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club has announced the public grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square-foot headquarters, Saturday, May 9.

Located on the Graceland event grounds, the facility includes the Kinsmen Hall meeting room, ample storage space, and a new centre for the recently-expanded Unique Minds Child Care.

The building represents the largest capital project ever undertaken by the club and reflects years of fund-raising, planning, and community support made possible through signature events, such as Lucknow’s Music in the Fields and the Dungannon Super Pull and Demolition Derby.

In addition to hosting regular Kinsmen meetings and activities, the facility will welcome Kinette meetings and be available for use by other community organizations throughout the year.

The grand opening celebration will provide residents, supporters, and community partners the opportunity to tour the facility and connect with the organizations involved. Festivities run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the official ribbon-cutting taking place at 11:30 a.m.

“This project is far more than a new building – it’s an investment in the future of our entire community,” says club president Haydn Gibson. “This dedicated facility will significantly reduce annual operational costs for our two signature events, which means more proceeds can go directly back into supporting local projects, organizations, and community needs. Plus, by partnering with Unique Minds Child Care, we’re helping create much-needed child-care spaces for local families.”

The partnership with Unique Minds results in licensed child-care space for up to 86 children, addressing a significant need for local families while strengthening the long-term sustainability of the facility.

The building will also serve as the operational hub for Music in the Fields and the Super Pull, while the child-care area can be temporarily re-purposed to provide comfortable accommodations for visiting performers and participants.

“With more space for learning, recreation, and outdoor play, we’re able to create an environment where children can grow, explore, and feel at home,” says Joan Finlay of Unique Minds.

The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club extends its sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to making this vision a reality and looks forward to welcoming the community to celebrate this exciting new chapter.