Central Region Gathering
Welcome to the Central Region Gathering 2025! Here you will find some important details. If you have any questions, please contact Ivy at ivy.friesen@yfc.ca.
Event Details
Location & Venue: Elkhorn Resort, MB
3 Mooswa Dr E, Onanole, MB R0J 1N0
Dates: January 7th-10th, 2025
Registration Fee: $450
Registration Deadline: December 18th, 2024
Billing for the Central Region Gathering will be done through the chapters.
Accommodations
Accommodations need to be booked separately. Please contact Elkhorn Resort at 204-848-2802 and use the code YFC25 to book your accommodations.
Last Day to book rooms with the YFC code: December 6th, 2024
After that date, you can still book rooms at their full rate.
SPA PASSES
SPA Passes (1-day pass) are available at a discount ($59+tax) only through registration. Full-price passes will also be available at the resort. These passes do not include spa services, only access to the pools. If you are purchasing a spa pass at registration, please be aware that payment for the pass must be made at the registration desk, as it is a separate transaction from the conference.
Schedule
| Day |
Time 4:00- 5:00 PM |
Session REGISTRATION |
Location Main lobby |
| Tues. Jan. 7 | |||
| 6:00 PM | SUPPER | Dining Room | |
| 7:30 PM |
OPENING EVENING SESSION: – Welcome & Games – Worship – Invitation to Retreat & Prayer – Cliff |
Salon A, B, C | |
| 8:30 PM | CONNECTING/ FREE TIME | Pool, Lounge, Salon A, B, C | |
| Wed. Jan 8 | 8:00 AM | BREAKFAST | |
| 9:00 AM | WORSHIP TIME | Salon A, B, C | |
| 10:15 AM | CONNECTING/ COFFEE TIME | Salon A, B, C | |
| 11:00 AM | WORKSHOP OPTIONS | Salon A, B, C & Small Dining Room | |
| 12:30 PM | LUNCH |
Dining Room YLAB lunch – Small Dining Room |
|
| 2:00 PM | FREE TIME | ||
| 6:00 PM | SUPPER | Dining room | |
| 7:30 PM |
EVENING SESSION -Worship & Prayer -Tim Coles – National Update – Graduation, Milestone Awards & Celebration |
Salon A, B, C | |
| Thurs Jan.9 | 8:00 AM | BREAKFAST | Executive Directors Breakfast – Small Dining Room |
| 9:00 AM | WORSHIP TIME | Salon A, B, C | |
| 10:15 AM | CONNECTING/ COFFEE TIME | ||
| 11:00 AM | WORKSHOP OPTIONS | Salon A, B, C | |
| 12:30 PM | LUNCH | ||
| 2:00 PM | FREE TIME | ||
| 6:00 PM | SUPPER | Dining Room | |
| 7:30 PM |
EVENING SESSION Worship & Prayer Turkey Report & Discipleship Focus |
Salon A,B,C | |
| Fri. Jan 10 | 8:00 AM | BREAKFAST | |
| 9:00 AM |
COMMUNION Closing |
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| 10:00 AM | CHECKOUT & TRAVEL HOME |
Free Time Ideas:
– Skiing (equipment available at your own cost)
– Snowshoeing (equipment available at your own cost)
– Skating (skated available for rent at your own cost)
– Fire Pit (pre book with front desk at your own cost)
– Sauna (pre book with front desk at your own cost)
– Spa time (with your pre arranged passes)
– Board Games
– Painting
– Puzzles
– Outdoor Hot Tub
– Pool
– Outdoor walk
– Quiet Prayer Time
– Nap