THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM (02/03/02)

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Youngstown District holds Christmas party

BOARDMAN, Ohio - Members of the Youngstown District Committee of the Ukrainian National Association celebrated Christmas at a party on December 16, 2001, at the Holiday Inn in Boardman, Ohio. Over 60 people in attendance enjoyed dinner to the music of the Bandurists' Christmas album. The assembled were greeted by Estelle Woloshyn, district chair, who introduced Msgr. George Appleyard, the Rev. Andrew Marko from St. Anne's Church and the Rev. Charles Baxter from Ss. Peter and Paul Church. After dinner, the guests were treated to various prizes provided by the Youngstown District. Members of the committee included Estelle and Gene Woloshyn, Annabelle Borovitsky, Dan Hlywa, Helen Kozlow, Helene Senedak and Kathy Martynyzyn. Seen in the photo above (from left) are: Mr. Hlywa, Mrs. Woloshyn, Mr. Woloshyn and Ms. Borovitsky; below: Mr. and Mrs. Nick Cooper, Steve Bury, Mr. Kozlow, Sonya Hlywa and Mr. Hlywa.

Young UNA'ers

Nicholas T. Iverson, son of Motria and Glenn Iverson, is a new member of UNA Branch 66 in New York. He was enrolled by his great-grandmother Maria Kryzaniwsky.
Aleksander R. and his younger sister Anastasia U. Walters, children of Roma and Timothy Walters, are new members of UNA Branch 66 in New York. They were enrolled by their great-grandmother Maria Kryzaniwsky.
Maxim Zarycky, son of George and Pei Zarycky, currently residing in Kyiv, is a new member of UNA Branch 327 in Hempstead, N.Y., thanks to his grandmother Zenovia Zarycky, former longtime branch secretary. Maxim's father is a former member of The Ukrainian Weekly's editorial staff.
Natalie Anna Chapp, daughter of Kristina and Robert Chapp, is a new member of UNA Branch 175. She was enrolled by her grandparents Roman and Victoria Maksymowich of Warren, Mich.

Woonsocket UNA'ers welcome St. Nicholas

WOONSOCKET, R.I. - The presentation of the Nativity scene and the visit from St. Nicholas took place on December 9, 2001, in the parish hall of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Woonsocket, R.I. The event was sponsored by Ukrainian National Association Branch 241 represented by Janet Bardell, secretary, and Teodor Klowan, president. Msgr. Roman Golemba greeted the audience. Program participants were Sofia Bobiak, Zenon Ruzycky, Dr. Lydia Klufas-Tkach and Dr. Michael Klufas. In the Nativity scene Camilla Bobiak represented Mary, Michael Ruzycky played St. Joseph; the three kings were Marko Tkach, Stefko Ruzycky and Andriyko Klufas; Heather Nikolyshyn and Julia Hull were angels, and Johnathan Nikolyshyn was a shepherd. John Tkach played Christmas music and Dmytro Wolansky decorated the stage. Program organizers were Ivanna Hanushevsky, Nina Koropey, Anna Ruzycky and Ms. Bardell. Gifts were distributed by St. Nicholas and refreshments served, and the program ended with singing of Christmas carols.

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