95 order, add 5 ae Tad 133 Sa Ap tmitecaps 52 3 < By OLGA GOREGLAD | Press Secretary The people who have found | freedom in a prospective coun- | try like Canada can truly Pay | high esteem to everything that | surrounds them. | Unlimited opportunities in the | vast land has elevated the neh) ideals of the new Ukrainian settlers to strive for prosperity | and prestige by hard work. The | span of 75 years has brought | three main immigration -- out-| bursts into-the- chosen mother-} land, which this year commem.- | orates its 100th anniversary since Confederation. Ukrainian people have contributed consid- erably in the development of the country, especially in the West. Canadians of Ukrainian de- scent proudly display the heri- tage and culture of their fore- fathers. Enlightened with strong Christian beliefs, Ukrainians centered their lives around the church of their religion. Thus, many groups sprouted their growth from there on. Through Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada, wives and mothers found themselves in the mission of service. The local branch "Barvinok", initiated ten years ago, joins | Ideals Of Citizenship Exemplified | By 'Barvinok' Ukrainian Women THE OSHAWA TIMES, Fridey, November 17, 1967 27 tients at Ontario Hospital indi- cating the goog intentions of all members, Along with the Sunday school committee "Barvinok" prepared gifts on St. Nicholas' Day, breakfast after the Holy Com- Munion, sponsored outing and Picnic for the Sunday school children. Voluntary assistance | was given for youngsters in carolling homes of the church members. The Ukrainian dancing has been promoted under capable guidance of Mr. Nicholas Wor- obetz. The aim of improving the classrooms has been realized by | financing the instalment of ade- | quate lighting and additional heating. To secure some funds for its work, the members held a dance, monthly rummage sales, several bake sales and other money-raising projects. In the field of entertainment the "Barvinok"' hosted a Christ- mas party for their husbands and had a night of bowling. The members" met once. a month for the regular meetings at the homes of the members. The executive for the Centen- nial year: Mrs, John Dutchak, president; Mrs. Alex Stec, vice- president; Mrs. Stephen Gonta, secretary; Mrs. Morley Parfe- | Joseph @ with dignity in the celebration |Niuk, treasurer; Mrs. don junior's snorkel mask. Pro- tects eyes but lets you see beautifully. of Canadian Centenary. The Centennial Ball combined with the 10th anniversary of "Barvinok" served as inspira- tion for the centennial year. The numerous participations in con- nection with the Ukrainian Week, under the auspices of Canadian Ukrainian Committee, enriched the Centennial cele- brations. One of the diversify- ing aspects was supplying a number of authentic oil paint: ings depicting the Ukrainian women's role since Confedera- tion and some other originals of famous Ukrainian artists. The paintings and the dolls dressed characterizing different regions of Ukraine were loaned from the Museum of UWA of Canada for a two-week display, which was held at McLaughlin Library Auditorium early in October. One member served on the committee for the Ukrainian Fashion Show sponsored jointly with other groups of Ukrainian women, Enthusiastic young women modelling the tradition- al folk costumes and the em- broidery adapted to contempor- ary wearing apparel, captivated the audience. A film, 'Treas- ures of the Ukraine", shown the same evening, embraced the beautiful, elaborately embroid- ered garments and remarkable folklore of Ukraine. On the occasion of the con- vention, held in Toronto a group of members attended the 40th anniversary banquet of the UWA Central Executive. Mrs. Savella Stechishin, one of the organizers, spoke powerfully on achievements, failures and fu- ture outlook of the UW Associa- tion. The scope of '"Barvinok" undertakings convinced the members that they. had given themselves in service to the worthy causes. On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society the Association helped by soliciting funds in the annual drive; donated a doll in Ukrainian style costume for Hospital Women's Auxiliary bazaar; distributed hats for pa- WIFE PRESERVER Next time you paint a ceiling, | Maga, financial secretary; Mrs. John Goreglad, press secre- | tary; Mrs. Walter Kuch, pro- }gram; Mrs. Phillip Choloniuk jand Mrs, Lawrence Skuratow, | telephone; Mrs. Walter Grigor- 4 | enko, welfare; Mrs. Paul Plish- g = ate |ka and Mrs. John Kostuk, Sun- day school; Mrs. William Droz- CE wik, Ukrainian dancing; Mrs. John Goreglad, Mrs. Rostyslaw The' Scandinavian Spin- Panczenko and Mrs. Walter| ners and the Oshawa Weav- Grigorenko, auditors. ers presented a joint NTENN / fe &t : IAL REVIVES OLD CRAFTS demonstration and display in the YWCA as a centen- nial project Here Mrs. Reginald Bryant and Mrs. W. D. Arnold show how yar --Oshawa Times -- is spun. Plan your next meeting at a .Distinctive New Address ~.. the Rosslynun Arniu Aparhuents 745 STEVENSON RD. N. This is the anteroom of your home im the Rosslynn Arms Apartments. The first impression your friends will have, is a feeling of admiration for the careful selection of materials ond attention to detail involved in the design of this distinctive apartment dwelling. This accent on good taste is not confined to the lobby, but is carried through the corridors and emphasized in every suite, from the kitchen's cabinet work to the bathroom yanity. RESERVE NOW .. . 128-9724