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24 OUR LIFE • September-October 2026 ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ВІДДІЛІВ І ЧЛЕНКИНЬ • BRANCH & MEMBER NEWS for a turn. The chess area helped make the Ukrainian tent a welcoming place for visitors to gather. Music, Entertainment, and Parade SPIFFS encouraged each country to share its culture through music, dance, song, and traditional instruments. Zinoviia Zakovorotna, a talented musician, director of the Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church choir, bandura teacher, and Branch 124 member, prepared Ukraine's performance program. Her program included music, song, and dance and in - troduced the audience to the bandura, one of Ukraine's best-known cultural instruments. The performance repre - sented Ukraine beautifully and was a source of pride for the entire community. On Saturday, representatives of all participating countries joined the SPIFFS parade. Members of UNWLA Branch 124, SUM, the larger Ukrainian community, and friends of Ukraine marched behind the Ukrainian flag while patriotic songs played. The cheers of spectators showed support for Ukraine and made the parade a memorable part of the weekend. Conclusion Ukraine's participation in the 2026 SPIFFS Cultural Fair was a wonderful success. It showed what can be accom - plished when the UAA, UNWLA Branch 124, churches, youth organizations, artists, performers, cooks, and com - munity volunteers work together. Most important, the fair gave thousands of visitors a warm and personal introduction to Ukraine. Through food, art, music, history, and conversation, volunteers shared their love of Ukrainian heritage and helped others understand the strength, beauty, and spirit of Ukraine. Additional Branch 124 Volunteers Branch 124 members understand the importance of tak - ing every opportunity to showcase Ukraine. Participating in the 2026 SPIFFS program, our members took on many leadership responsibilities to make the Ukrainian tent a positive and memorable experience for all. We gratefully recognize the following branch members for volunteering their time, knowledge, and efforts during the 2026 SPIFFS fair and helping make the learning expe - rience about Ukraine a great success: Ira Karavan (branch President), Irene Badiak (Past President), Maria Bazyak, Maria Brown, Patricia Chomanczuk, Shirley Crowder, Olya Czerkas (Past President), Khrystyna Hechlacz, Marianna Ivasyk, Carol Kaminsky, Christine Leddy, Olha Makula, Olga Pawuk, Orysia Petrina Johnson, Irene Popovich, Chrys- tyna Rakoczy, Stefania Roshetsky, Zinoviia Zakovorotna. We also thank community members Yuliia Tkachenko, Ivanna Barytska, Solomiia Kendzor, and Galyna Bodnar for volunteering their time and knowledge during the event. Ukraine is represented at the SPIFFS parade. Patricia Chomanczuk and Carol Kaminsky at the merchandise table. Olya Czerkas (Past President, Branch 124) teaches pysanka making.
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