PNA SOUTH SIDE SENIOR
MOM AND DAD LUNCHEON

Chicago, Illinois - The Polish National Alliance South Side Senior Group celebrated Mothers Day and Fathers Day on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. The Mayfield Banquet Hall provided accommodations for the 150 guests attending. As the seniors checked in, they were given a gift.

PNA Vice President Paul Odrobina served as emcee. He then introduced Directors Arthur Trybek (with his wife Judith), Christine Domalewski, and Cecilia Tomaszkiewicz, Commissioner of District 12 Roman Bucon (with his wife Anna) and Barbara Wesolowski, and former Director Helen Orawiec, former Commissioners Anna Kokoszka, Chester Krupa and Joseph Calka (District 12), and his staff Joan Oskorep Robert Jadach,and Krystyna Bialasiewicz, volunteers who assist during the year included: Christine Domalewski, Barbara Wesolowski, , Arthur Trybek, Roman and Anna Bucon, Helen Orawiec, Irene Spiewak, Florence Jadach, Eleanore Jasiorkowski and Loretta Waltee (Loretta were not able to attend the Luncheon) and his wife Janice. Mr. Odrobina wished all attending a Happy Mothers and Fathers Day and acknowledged them with a toast with a glass of wine.

After lunch, a Mom of the Year was selected by Commissioner Barbara Wesolowski. Harriet Janda was chosen. She received a bouquet of beautiful Roses in vase. Director Arthur Trybek selected the Father of the Year, who was Walter Piekarczyk. He received a bottle of spirits.

This is the last meeting for the summer. The next time the South Side Seniors will meet will be in September. Vice President Odrobina thanked the Seniors for their attendance and support throughout the year and also thanked his staff and volunteers who help out with the meetings during the year as well. The remainder of the afternoon, the seniors enjoyed dancing to the "Joe Pat" Orchestra, under the Direction of Frank Gentille, who also provided music before dinner as well.

Story and Photos by:
Robert M. Jadach
 

Total: 16 Photos from the event

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