PNA NORTH SIDE SENIORS
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Chicago, Illinois - The Polish National Alliance North Side Senior Group celebrated the Christmas Holiday on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. The PNA Cafeteria was decorated very festively. As the seniors checked in, they were given a gift for Christmas. Although the weather outside was dreary, the festivities inside were warm and cozy.

PNA Vice President Paul Odrobina was emcee, and led everyone in prayer. After the delicious catered lunch, he then introduced President Frank Spula, who briefly spoke and wished the seniors' the best for the year ahead. Also introduced were Vice President Teresa Abick, National Secretary Charles Komosa, National Marian Grabowski, Commissioners of District 13 Zenon Olejniczak, and former Commissioner Stanley Bogobowicz (District 13), Vice Presidents from the Polish Women's Alliance Sharon Zago, Polish Roman Catholic Union Anna Sokolowski and Polish Falcons Robert Gorny and the volunteers that helped out at the dinner Janice Odrobina, wife of Vice President Paul Odrobina, Home Office Staff Joan Oskorep, Krystyna Bialasiewicz, and Robert Jadach. Sales Director Joseph Magielski reminded that there was still time to sign up any children and grandchildren for the Christmas One Time Payment Policy Promotion. The seniors were introduced to Diann Marsalek a candidate running for Judge in Cook County where she spoke briefly and joined the officers and seniors for lunch.

Treasurer Marian Grabowski led the seniors in singing Christmas Carols in English and Polish. Vice President Odrobina mentioned that the year ahead, will have more activities, surprises and speakers.

Story and Photos by:
Robert M. Jadach

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