PNA SOUTH SIDE SENIORS
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Chicago, Illinois - The Polish National Alliance South Side Senior Group celebrated the Christmas Holiday on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. The Mayfield Banquet Hall was adorned beautifully with Christmas decorations. The two hundred guests were dressed for the Season as well, the men wearing their Christmas neckties or hats and the ladies wearing festive sweaters or outfits.

PNA Vice President Paul Odrobina was emcee, and led everyone in prayer and a toast for a healthy and happy holiday. After the delicious meal,  Mr. Odrobina introduced Vice President Teresa N. Abick, National Treasurer Marian Grabowski, PNA Directors, Christine Domalewski, Cecelia Tomaszkiewicz, and  Arthur Trybek Commissioners of District 12 Barbara Wesolowski and Roman Bucon along wiith newly elected Commissioner Jerzy Hejna, former Directors Helen Orawiec, former Commissioners Anna Kokoszka, and Joseph Calka, (District 12) and the volunteers that help at the meetings, Irene Spiewak, Helen Orawiec, Arthur Trybek, Roman and Anna Bucon, Florence Jadach, Loretta Waltee, Barbara Wesolowski, Christine Domalewski and Eleanor Jasiorkowski and the Home Office Staff Joan Oskorep, Krystyna Bialasiewicz (who helps on the North Side) and Robert Jadach. Sales Director Joseph Magielski was introduced and spoke to remind the seniors that there was still time to sign up any children and grandchildren for the Christmas One Time Payment Policy Promotion.

Vice President Odrobina mentioned that the year ahead, will have more activities, trips, and speakers. He mentioned that the next meeting will be in February and  a trip to Four Winds Casino on March 7, 2012.

The "Joe Pat" Orchestra under the Direction of Frank Gentille entertained the seniors before and after dinner with a variety of music to dance.

Story and Photos by:
Robert M. Jadach

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