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Greetings!
ARARATLINK is a monthly online publication intended for the benefit and enjoyment of our members and supporters. It covers highlights of membership, our recent activities and upcoming events.
We welcome all your questions, comments and suggestions. Please e-mail your correspondence to the editor at info@ararat.org.
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Councilmember Laura Friedman
On June 3, 2009, City of Glendale's newly elected Councilmember Laura Friedman, for the first time, visited Homenetmen Glendale "Ararat" Chapter. After receiving a complete tour of the facilities. she sat in an unofficial meeting with Ararat's Executive Board and its Executive Director.  During her visit she saw both Ararat Center and North Campus gyms and observed various practices in progress. She was very impressed with the range of ongoing programs at Ararat. In her remarks, Councilmember Friedman expressed especial appreciation for the services that Homenetmen Glendale "Ararat" Chapter provides to the community, recognizing Ararat's mission and the organization's extensive efforts in engaging the youth with sports, cultural and educational activities. We look forward to working closely with councilmember Friedman in the coming years to expand and extend our services to the community. |
 On Sunday, June 14, the Cultural Division organized a classical event of music and recitation, to commemorate the 140th anniversary of Komitas's and 85th anniversary of Paruyr Sevak's birth and celebrate their cultural legacy.  Brilliant performances by much admired artists such as soprano and conductor, Alenoush Yeghnazar; pianist, Vatche Mankerian; and narrators, Lillit Keheyan and Razmik Shahgaldians marked this extraordinary evening. The acclaimed Hi-Am Quartet and the Ararat Choir performed breathtaking pieces from Komitas and Paruyr Sevak. The event was exalting and sublime and was very well received by the culture-loving audiance with several requests for a repeat performance.  |
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Ararat Kids' Summer Day Camp
Established in 2002 as a four-week test program, the event is giving traditional summer day camps a facelift by taking a diverse approach to the usual arts, crafts, and sports activities that comprise the summer-day-camp experience.
 Instead of merely making crafts out of Popsicle sticks and playing in the sweltering sun, the camp, which will run from July 6 through August 28, this summer, has taken a multicultural and multidisciplinary approach.
The eight-week program will encompass a wide array of themes ranging from arts and music to science, sports, nature, weekly field trips and great food!
For more information and to sign up visit: Summer Day Camp Information
and Enroll in Summer Day Camp
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Coupon Book
A new fundraising event and a great way to introduce and promote our community's businesses.
Ararat's Business to Business Committee has developed a Coupon Book valued at $450 on sale for $20 including many services offered by Ararat members. The Committee plans to publish an updated coupon book once every four months to include additional businesses who would like to participate in this program.
The Coupon Book can be purchased at Ararat office. All proceeds will benefit North Campus construction.
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Reuben Nakian Art Exibit at Forest Lawn Museum
Forest Lawn Museum invites you to the opening reception
of Reuben Nakian's "a modernist Voyage to Roman and Greek Traditions" on
Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This extraordinary exhibition examines the work of one of the most
important figures in the contemporary art, Armenian-American sculptor; Reuben Nakian (1897-1986). The exhibition features 26 bronze sculptures, plus 19 prints and drawings, from
the Nakian estate and private collections
and presents them within the context of Nakian's contribution as an Abstract Expressionist focused on classical legends,
mythology, and biblical tragedies.
Forest Lawn has been one of Ararat's most generous contributors and we invite our members to enjoy this wonderful tribute to Reuben Nakian's outstanding works.
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Calendar of Events
1) 7/6/09 - 8/28/09: we will start our very successful Summer Day Camp for kids 5-12 years old. This program will continue for 8 weeks. For more information and registration please visit: Kids Summer Day Camp2) 7/13/09: The Basketball Division will start its annual Summer Basketball Program. This program will end on September 6th ,2009. For more information and registration, please call our athletic office at (323) 256-0651.
4) 7/25-26/09: For the second time this year a busload of happy campers will travel to Las Vegas to have some fun and try their luck. For more information and to sign up, please visit: Las Vegas Trip
Plan Ahead:
8/16-23/09: Annual Scouts' General Camp at Mataguay Camp
10/3/09: Chapter Anniversary
10/17/09: Khouzestan Night at Glendale Hilton
10/24-25/09: Annual Navigational Rally
11/20-23/09: Cruise to Encinada
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Contact Information
Homenetmen Glendale "Ararat" Chapter
3347 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Homenetmen Glendale "Ararat" Chapter
3628 San Fernando Road
Glendale, CA. 91204
Main Office:
Tel: (323) 256-2564
Fax: (323) 256-0639
E-mail: info@ararat.org
Executive Director: Armond Gorgorian
Athletics Office:
Tel: (323) 256-0651
Fax: (323) 256-0639
E-mail: athletics@ararat.org
Athletics' Director: Housik Gukasyan
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We'd love to hear from you. Please e-mail your questions, comments, and suggestions to the editor at info@ararat.org.
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Our hope is to develop a publication that will successfully promote and showcase the caliber of programs offered and maintained at Ararat. Our main objective remains providing relevant and useful information.
ARARATLINK will serve as an ongoing communication tool with our membership at large, keeping them informed and engaged with the organization's current activities. We encourage all our members to share it with friends and family to enhance community's awareness of Ararat's mission and the programs we offer.
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Adult Enrichment Programs
.Choir
.Dance Classes
.Fitness Center (free)
.Book Club (free) | |
