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26 OUR LIFE • March-April 2023 On the afternoon of Saturday, January 14, 2023, members of Branch 56 hosted a light-hearted Christmas “Zustrich” at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Religious and Cultural Center in North Port. Ivanka Olesnycky served as chairperson for the joyous annual event, which is held for Branch members and their About 100 guests attended the Branch 56 Christmas “Zustrich.” Patricia Zalisko , Branch 56, North Port, FL Members of the Branch 56 Christmas Social Committee assemble to open the festivities, accompanied by accordionist Vlad Szpicz - ka, husband of Branch member Klara Szpiczka. Hosts Christmas “Zustrich” BRANCH 56 guests as a “thank you” for their volunteer contributions during the year. The menu was arranged by Lidia Bilous. Branch members and their guests were dressed in Ukrainian embroidery for the party. After an opening prayer delivered by Father Oleh Saciuk, Branch president Bohdana Puzyk greeted Branch members and guests as the Master of Ceremonies. The women’s choir was led by Oksana Lew, who carried a tradi - tional star into the hall. Christyna Sheldon led the opening carol with her wonderful singing voice. Approximately 100 guests were enter - tained by humorous skits and poems read by participating members and their spouses, such as Klara Szpiczka's husband, Vlad, who provided musical entertainment with his ac - cordion. During the afternoon’s entertainment, guests enjoyed a lovely lunch served by members of the Branch. Also among those providing entertainment were Olya Hron and her husband, Ihor, who delivered a Celtic toast; Mr. and Mrs. Yary - movych; members of the Ukrainian Men’s Club; Luba Chasto; and Father Oleh and Mat - ka Roxolana Saciuk. Ihor Rakowsky, Nestor Olesnycky, and Orest Hrycak also delivered a humorous rendition about life in North Port, with lyrics penned by Orest Bilous and sung to the music of “Boh Sya Razhdhaye.” All Branch members and guests joined in to sing tradi - tional Ukrainian carols during the joyful and relaxed event. The afternoon's get-together closed with Ms. Olesnycky thanking guests for their participa - tion and volunteer efforts, and her committee for their labors and time in making the Zus - trich a success. Photos: Victor Lisnyczyj, Lieda Boyko, Daria Tomashosky
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