Grad reunion and pub teaming up to celebrate 35 years

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A group of graduates and a well-known Charlottetown pub will be celebrating their 35-year milestones together later this month.

Members of Colonel Gray class of 1983 will be re-living their glory days on Friday, July 27 with all former students welcome to stop by the Olde Dublin Pub between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. for food, drinks and dancing

This year also marks the 35th anniversary for the Charlottetown restaurant, which was established in 1983.

Jennifer Jenkins, main organizer of the reunion, said she looked forward to seeing everyone and was pleased the class would be celebrating at the pub.

“I would like to thank Kent MacPhee and Kent Scales at the Olde Dublin Pub for helping to host our 35th reunion,” said Jenkins.

More information is available by contacting Jenkins at 902-8921317 or by emailing jljenkinspei@ gmail.com