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НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ • Вересень-Жовтень 2026 23 ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ВІДДІЛІВ І ЧЛЕНКИНЬ • BRANCH & MEMBER NEWS Kendzor prepared the borshch, which has become a favorite with re - turning visitors. Holubtsi, kapusta, kovbasa, and Ukrainian desserts completed the menu. Irene Thompson and Christine Leddy were re - sponsible for food ticket sales. Many guests came back for a second helping of the delicious Ukrainian food, which provided a friendly way to begin conversations about Ukrainian families and holiday traditions. Passport Stamping and Visitor Education Each visitor received a SPIFFS passport to carry from country to coun - try. At the Ukrainian tent, Branch 124 members Shirley Crowder and Maria Bazylak stamped the passports with the tryzub and explained the history and importance of Ukraine's national emblem. They also answered questions, showed visitors where Ukraine is lo - cated on a map, and helped children and adults write Ukrainian words using the Cyrillic alphabet. These simple, hands-on activities made learning enjoyable and gave visitors a personal connection to Ukraine. Educational and Cultural Display Branch 124 member Chrystyna Rakoczy researched, created, and or - ganized the educational display inside the Ukrainian tent. Brightly colored posters were arranged above tables filled with Ukrainian arti - facts, giving visitors many topics to explore. The display included information about the sunflower as a symbol of Ukraine, foods from different regions, and dishes served during Ukrain - ian holidays. A traditional korovai , or wedding bread, was displayed on an embroidered rushnyk . Visitors also enjoyed seeing regional embroi - dery, traditional clothing, headdresses, shoes, ceramics, wood carv - ings, inlaid woodwork, namysto , and motanky . Students were especially interested in the Cyrillic alphabet poster and the opportunity to practice writing Ukrainian words. Chrystyna's detailed preparation and beautiful display made the educational por - tion of the Ukrainian booth both informative and memorable. Pysanka Demonstration The pysanka demonstration continued to be a visitor favorite. Olya Czerkas, a past president of Branch 124, explained the meaning of the traditional designs and colors. She demonstrated the wax-resist pro - cess of making a pysanka one step at a time. Children and adults gathered around the table to watch the design gradually appear. When the finished pysanka was revealed, children of - ten responded, “It's like magic!” Olya especially enjoyed seeing returning visitors recognize the display and explain the process to their friends. Ukrainian Souvenirs and Chess Branch 124 member Carol Kaminsky coordinated the sale of Ukrainian souvenirs. She contacted Ukrainian artists and arranged displays of ce - ramics, jewelry, flags, pins, pysanky, and other handcrafted items. Ukrainian floral headbands with long ribbons were especially popu - lar. Branch and community members met for months prior to the fair to make them. Many girls proudly wore Ukrainian headbands throughout the festival. When asked where they found their colorful headbands, they happily replied, “In Ukraine, of course!” The chessboards placed outside the Ukrainian tent were in constant use, with students of all ages playing while friends watched and waited Christine Ledddy, Irene Thompson, and Ira Karavan (President of Branch 124). Khrystyna Hechlacz greets guests with a warm Ukrainian smile. Chrystyna Rakoczy displays and showcases Ukraine. Irene Badia (Past President of Branch 124) and Irene Popovich.
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