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Members of Detroit Regional Council Enjoy Toronto Getaway by Irene Pryjma UNWLA P.R. for the Detroit Regional Council At eight o'clock on a bright and sunny spring day, twenty-four women and one brave man boarded a luxury Commuter Express bus bound for Toronto, Canada. The trip, organized by UNWLA Branch 96 under the leadership of President Kathy Kizyma, was aimed at making new friendships and consolidating old ones — a get-better-acquainted get-together for members of the sister branches of the UNWLA's Detroit Regional Council. With the help of Andrij Kachan, our chauffeur and guide extraordinaire, we would also be doing some sightseeing and attending a Ukrainian cultural event in the active and exciting metropolis of Toronto. After a stop at a duty-free shop, we crossed the border at Sarnia, Ontario, and were happily on our way, talking, snacking, or watching an on-board movie to pass the time. Around one o'clock, we arrived at the Sheraton Center Hotel in downtown Toronto and quickly settled into our rooms. At two o'clock we took off to the Royal Ontario Museum to see Legacy of Gold, an exhibit of Scythian gold artifacts from burial mounds (kurhany) in Ukraine. Breaking into several small groups, we toured the museums with brief stops at the major featured and permanent exhibits, getting a perspective on the varied themes. Our pleasant and informative docent/guide enlightened us on the displays then left us at the entrance to the Scythian gold exhibit and we were on our own. The Scythians, a people presumed to have come from Mongolia and the area now known as Iran and Iraq, were horsemen and nomads who lived along the shores of the Black Sea and the Dnipro River. They were described by Herodotus, around 500 BC, as hard- drinking and warlike. The artifacts on display, many of them created by Greek artisans hired by the Scythians, evoke amazement. They were discovered by arche ological teams during fairly recent digs. Returning to the hotel, we chose our respective evening pursuits. Some of us, those who were fortunate enough to have tickets in advance or from scalpers, left for the theater. The musicals playing were Mama Mia , The Lion King, and Annie. Other members of our group opted for a leisurely supper at Le Bifteque Steak House at the hotel or at one of the other fine restaurants in Toronto. Still others chose to meet with Toronto relatives or to rest. The next day, Saturday, the weather was cloudy with intermittent bursts of scattered snow flurries. After a leisurely breakfast, we met on the bus and traveled through downtown Queen Street to West Arka Ukrainian Store, where manager Andrij Chomyj
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