Ihor Petruk, severely wounded soldier of the Ukrainian Army fighting Russian aggression on the eastern border of Ukraine, will speak tonight at the monthly membership meeting of Ukrainian American Club of Southwest Florida. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. tonight, at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Religious and Cultural Center - Oseredok.
All are welcome.
Mr. Petruk received a medal for courage in the war. He was severely wounded by grenade and several bullets in his arms and legs. His pelvic bone was crushed. He went to Germany for medical treatment, then returned back to Kyiv for rehabilitation. A year after he was wounded he is still at the Kyiv Army Hospital. Currently, he is in the United States to enter one of the orthopedic rehabilitation centers in Chicago. Thanks to the efforts of “Revived Soldiers Ukraine” organization headquartered in Winter Park, Florida (www.rsukraine.org).
Before going to Chicago, Mr. Petruk is visiting Florida, including our Warm Mineral Springs. He will be an honored guest at tonight’s meeting of Ukrainian American Club of Southwest Florida where he will speak about the war, about his involvement and will answer questions.
Preceding Mr. Petruk’s presentation there will be a brief business meeting chaired by Daria Tomashosky of North Port, club president, including the customary reports of officers and committee chairs. A traditional coffee and home-baked pastries reception will follow.
Next month’s membership meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30. Members are being asked to take to the meeting nonperishable food items and unwrapped toys for children for the club’s annual non perishable food and toys drive. Items will be turned over to the local Salvation Army.
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The North Port Branch 56 of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, commonly known as “Soyuz Ukrayinok” (Union of Ukrainian Ladies) is inviting all to attend their traditional fall picnic. It will take place at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Maxine Barritt Park Pavilion, next to Sharkey’s on the Pier Restaurant in Venice. A donation of $10 will cover a delicious and tasty buffet luncheon, entertainment, games, surprises and fellowship.
Mrs. Larissa Shpon of Warm Mineral Springs chairs the picnic committee. She can be contacted for additional information at 941-423-9457.
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Ukrainian specialties “varenyky” (perogies), “kovbasa” (kielbasay) and kishka will be available for takeout at the Oseredok, 4100 S. Biscayne Drive, North Port, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., starting Friday, Oct. 21, and every Friday thereafter.
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Traditional Ukrainian American dinners are being served between 4 and 6 p.m., Fridays at the Ukrainian Catholic Parish Center located next to the Presentation of the Most Holy Mother of God (St. Mary’s) Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1078 North Biscayne Drive, North Port, for $12 per person. The dinner includes varenyky, cabbage rolls, chicken or fish, borshch (beet soup), pastries and beverages.
Takeout is also available.
For more information, call 941-423-2427, or the rectory at 941-426-7931.
Email: atanask@aol.com
by Atanas Kobryn
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