More than 120 members and guests enjoyed home-cooked and baked delicacies from a sumptuous buffet organized by the party committee, and had a wonderful time. The guest list included the president of the North Port Kiwanis Club, Ken Maturo, and his wife Lauren; president of North Port Area Republican Club, Nathan Worley; His Honor Bohdan A. Futey, federal judge of the US Court of Federal Claims; and national commander of Ukrainian American Veterans, Ihor W. Hron of Osprey.
The attendees enjoyed a fantastic performance by the North Port High School Chorus, who performed at last year’s processional at Disney’s Epcot and will perform more shows over the next couple weeks. They really wowed the crowd. Mariani-Kebus presented them with a check for $500 from the estate of the recently departed Bohdan Pochmursky. This was followed by a collection initiated by Ihor Hron, which resulted in collection of more than $350. These funds will help to offset the Chorus’ travel expenses to Epcot.
Another attraction of the party was a performance by the club’s “oldsters” male choir, led by Gene Tomashosky, who was hilarious as director. The group came in wearing reindeer antlers and sang “Jingle Bells.” They really were the hit of the evening.
Anna (Nusia) Mariani-Kebus and her committee did a superb job in organizing and managing the party, which will be long remembered by all who attended.
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The monthly membership meeting of Cpl. Roman G. Lazore Post 40 of the Ukrainian American Veterans will take place at 3 p.m. Friday at the Oseredok. This is an important meeting; there will be no meeting in January due to Christmas and other holidays observed by Ukrainians according to the Julian calendar.
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The traditional pre-Christmas bazaar at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, chaired by Iwanna Holowaty of Venice, will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Parish Center, 1078 N. Biscayne Drive (corner of West Price Boulevard). In addition to many items for sale, there will be food served all day. The popular Ukrainian dinners will be available from noon to 6 p.m., with takeouts available.
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The Oseredok will celebrate the Feast of its Patron Saint, St. Andrew, the First Called Apostle, on Sunday. The solemn divine liturgy (Mass) will be celebrated at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Church, 4100 S Biscayne Drive, at 10 a.m., to be followed by a festive dinner at noon. A special program will be presented during the meal. All are invited.
Dinner tickets, at $15 per person, can be obtained by calling Maria Nikitin at 941-423-1092 or Halya Lisnyczyj at 941-429-2350.
Atanas Kobryn covers the Ukrainian community for the North Port Sun. He can be emailed at atanask@aol.com.
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