Much ado at Suzy-Q as UNA resort prepares for 2005 summer season (05/01/05)

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Much ado at Suzy-Q as UNA resort prepares for 2005 summer season

by Nestor Paslawsky

KERHONKSON, N.Y. - Soyuzivka has finally thawed out from the long winter and dried up from the flooding rains the area recently experienced. It is now beginning preparations for the summer season.

Soyuzivka, the upstate New York resort of the Ukrainian National Association, is poised for an exciting and memorable summer. There are several new additions and improvements that include adding TV with cable service to all the Main House and Halych rooms. Guests will also see a new and fresh look in the gift shop.

Walt Nalywayko has been busy adding a new trail to Soyuzivka's ever-growing trail system. The Main House dining room has a new full-service bar, and Internet access for guests is available in the Main House, including wireless service.

The Veselka deck will have a fresh coat of paint and some new upgrades to the Tiki bar are planned. All of this, plus other improvements, are in store for this season.

Soyuzivka also has some new and some not-so-new activities in store for all guests this season. The popular theme nights will continue with Monday's Steak Night, Wednesday's Hutsul Night and Friday's Odesa Night, featuring live music. The resort will be adding a Sunday evening Welcome Party at the Tiki bar with entertainment.

Saturday night zabavy (dances) will continue, and Soyuzivka will simultaneously introduce several teen dance nights. These will be specifically for teenagers and will feature a live band and a DJ. The Tiki bar will be the site of several pub nights, as well as some afternoon entertainment performances.

Soyuzivka will also host the annual Sports Jamboree weekend, a golf week and several dance ensemble performances.

The UNA resort is also excited about its summer camp program. Last year Soyuzivka changed the format of its camps and focused more on the outdoors and exploring the natural beauty of the resort. This year the program begins with Tennis Camp followed by Exploration Day Camp, Discovery Camp, Adventure Camp and Chemney Day Camp for the youngest children. These camps are ideal for all age groups and have many fun-filled days that include rock climbing, rappelling, swimming, hikes, off-resort trips and much more. The camp season is anchored by the popular traditional Ukrainian Folk Dance Camp that is directed by Ania Bohachevsky-Lonkevych.

Especially worth noting is Chef Andrij Sonevytsky and the culinary treats he has in store for all guests. These are just a few of the exciting improvements and events planned for this summer, so pick up the phone (845-626-5641) go online (www.soyuzivka.com) and read The Ukrainian Weekly and Svoboda for all the latest news and happenings at Soyuzivka, the Ukrainian community's resort

P.S.: See you soon!

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