Ukrainian American Citizens Club to celebrate its 75th anniversary

by Slavko Tysiak

WATERVLIET, N.Y. - On the October 23 the Ukrainian American Citizens Club of Watervliet, N.Y., will celebrate its 75th anniversary.

From its beginnings in 1929, the Ukrainian Club, as it is commonly known, has had a remarkable history of growth and achievements and is acknowledged today as a leading Ukrainian American organization in the Capital District with over 100 members.

The 75th anniversary celebration of the Ukrainian Club will culminate with a 75th anniversary banquet and dance, to be held at the Ukrainian Club located at 402 25th St. in Watervliet.

To celebrate this important milestone, a special 75th anniversary commemorative booklet has been produced and will be distributed at the banquet. It chronicles the beginnings and origins of the Ukrainian Club and its development into a leading Ukrainian community organization.

In addition to the factual and historical information, the booklet contains the names of living and deceased members, presidents and others who have been or are presently affiliated with the Ukrainian Club.

Today, the Ukrainian Club continues to be a magnet and center for the extended Ukrainian community in the Capital District. It is a historic venue and an enduring symbol in the surrounding neighborhood, where Ukrainian once was the primary language.

Ukrainian Club President John Suchowacki said he looks forward to a great a turnout and welcoming many club members, friends and supporters at the 75th anniversary banquet and dance. The banquet will include music and a retrospective look at the Ukrainian American Citizens Club. In addition, there will be a choral presentation by the Ukrainian Regional Community Choir under the direction of Michael Tcapar. Music at the dance will be provided by Lviviany.

Banquet and dance tickets are $35 per person. The cocktail reception starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by the banquet at 7 p.m. and the dance at 9 p.m. A dessert table will be available from 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

For further information, readers may contact: Nicholas Fil at (518) 785-7596.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, October 17, 2004, No. 42, Vol. LXXII

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