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26 WWW.UNWLA.ORG “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛЮТИЙ 2019 ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ОКРУГ І ВІДДІЛІВ СУА Branch 96 Hosts Presentation of Myrosia Stefaniuk’s Dibrova Diary by Ksenia Rychtycka Seated at the table: author Myrosia Stefani uk (r.) and illustrator Luba Kytasty (l.). Standing (from left): Catherine Ki- zyma, co - president of Br. 96, with Vera Andrushkiw, president of Detroit Regional Council; Marta Kwitkowsky, co - pres- ident of Br. 96, with UNWLA 1st VP Lydia Jachnycky. Flanking th em are members of Br. 96 (left to right): I. Maritczak, Anna Macielinski, D . Fedorak, L. Szajenko, O. Gudz, L. Taraschuk, M. Stecko, K. Iwanycky, S. Korduba, M. Flis, M. Kalba, L. Kazewych, I. Petrina, n.n., C. Juzych, N. Lypetzky - Purnell, L. Prokop, C. Ly peckyj, V. Koziara, J. Maziak, Z. Clark - Zubar. Nostalgia and warm camaraderie reigned at the book presentation of Dibrova Diary, written by Myrosia Stefaniuk and illustrated by her artist - sis- ter Luba Kytasta. The event, held on September 7, 2018, was spo nsored by UNWLA Branch 96 and partnered with the Warren Civic Center Library. Over 150 people gathered to celebrate the much - await ed publication of Ms. Stefaniuk’s memoir about the rustic woodland named Dibrova located just outside of the Detroit metropoli tan area. Catherine Kizyma, Branch 96 co - presi- dent, kicked off the event and introduced the au- thor: “Myrosia Stefaniuk is a longt ime active mem- ber of our community and UNWLA Chapter 96. Born in Ukraine, she was a child when her family fled to escape Sovie t occupation, lived in Displaced Persons camps, emigrated to the U.S., and ulti- mately settled in Michigan. Growing up as a mem- ber of a strongly ethnic Ukrainian community, she often felt like an outsider who didn’t really fit in. Writing became a way of se eking understanding, meaning and awe in the mystery of nature and the universe and her own role in it. . . . As a result, we have before us a woman who devoted her energies and contributions to writing, teaching and trans- lating. Her written works include a history of Ukrainian immigration in Michigan, poetry and prose in numerous antho logies and literary publi- cations, and translation s of contemporary Ukrain- ian literature into English.” Following the introduction, Ms. Stefaniuk took the podium and discussed the journey and process of writing the book: “Dibrova has been a special place for many people, not only from this area, but from areas well beyond it. For over sixty years, Ukrainian immigrants have gathered there at picnics, festivals, camps, sports even ts, family celebrations and bonfires. Today, there are only a handful of folks who still remember how it all be- gan and what it too k to make it such a summer ha- ven for so many. But anyone who has visited, camped or vacationed on any Ukrainian estate in the country will be in familiar territory here.” Rich with history and vivid imagery, My - rosia Stefaniuk ‘s book delves into the very soul of this captivating lakefront estate. Stories, descri p- t ions, legends and personal anecdotes are interwo- ven with poetry a nd fascinating facts about the nat- ural environment. A major theme that reverber- ates throughout the book is Plast, its ideals and t ra- ditions as Dibrova became the summer destination of hundreds of plastuny from neighboring states
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