COMMUNITY CHRONICLE (11/21/99)

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE

'International Christmas' features tree from Ukraine

One of the 45 trees at the 19th annual "International Christmas" festival to be held in Phoenix, Ariz., November 29-December 30, the tree representing Ukraine is seen here being decorated by Christine Boyko of Scottsdale and Anna Dvorskij of Phoenix, members of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America. Ms. Boyko (left) has been active in the festival since its founding in 1981.

UNWLA activist addresses Connecticut meeting

SOUTHPORT, Conn. - Nadia Shmigel, Social Welfare Chair of Ukrainian National Women's League of America spoke on September 26 to the members and guests of the Ukrainian American Club.

She spoke of the aid to the Ukrainian orphans, elderly widows, victims of Chornobyl and, most recently, aid to the flood victims of the Carpathian region of Ukraine. More than 30,000 people were left homeless after the flood, while hundreds of thousands were evacuated. This organization led the campaign to collect and ship essential clothing and bedding for those in need. The Ukrainian National Women's League has also raised funds to provide scholarships for students for higher education.

The hospitality gathering was called in order to share fellowship and to encourage new membership in a most worthwhile women's organization. The turnout for this meeting was very encouraging. There was lively discussion and a lot of interest in the activities of the organization. The officers of the UNWLA chapter have a serious task to assure new membership and to maintain interest in their organization.

The chapter is planning to hold a food bazaar specifically for the Christmas Eve supper on December 5 at the Holy Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 255 Barnum Ave. in Bridgeport, Conn. On January 9, a Christmas Carol Fest will be held for the enjoyment of the members and their families. For more information, contact Roma Hayda at (203) 261-4530 or Helen Balaban at (203) 255-5461.

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