Soccer Training for kids and teens Please contact Halinka Dutkiewicz, ph. 385-7333.

NEWS

* Pictures - School Children Xmas Party - 2009
* Pictures - Polish "Wigilia" Dinner 2009
* Pictures - Polish "Wigilia" Dinner 2009 - Preparations
* Pictures - Campfire - Poland's Independence Day

* Newsletter - January 2010

PAS Logo Modification

Our logo has been modified. The intent of the modifications is to make the inscriptions more legible. In addition, the new format allows us to use it also in a seal format.

New PAS Executive Committee

The PAS Executive Committee elected October 23, 2009, is beginning a new two-year term. Information about the roles and responsibilities of the Committee members is available on the About Us page.
We would like to extend our thanks to the two outgoing Committee members Ania Kaziow and Edek Kozlowski for their hard work and dedication. We hope we can count on their continuing participation and support of our organization.

Soccer Training for Kids and Teens

Kids and teens are invited to play soccer after the Polish class activities on Saturdays on the grounds of the Bert Ferguson Center. Matty Aslauj who is a qualified coach is willing to support the initiative. If interested, please contact Halinka Dutkiewicz, ph. 385-7333.

Koncert at the Nursing Home

Recently, the PAS Band entertained nursing home residents one evening in West Memphis with an instrumental performance and singing in Polish folk costumes. The charity concert was held on January 15, at Broadway Healthcare Center and was met by an enthusiastic audience with great applause. The residents' gratitude was touching, and provided them with entertainment, which allowed them to take a break from the daily monotony of their lives. Following the performance, there was much conversation, memories shared of times past, and even some piano-playing by one of the residents.

Paderewski Memorabilia

The Polish American Society is fortunate to have obtained some valuable mementos of Ignacy Paderewski and his wife Helen. This gift was forwarded to the Association by Halina Dutkiewicz, who received it from a family friend, Neil (Chip) Smith. Chip's parents were close friends with the Paderewski family. They helped financially support the Polish White Cross, an organization created by Helena Paderewska. The goal of this institution was to get medical attention for Polish soldiers who fought on various fronts during the First World War.
The mementos include portraits of the great Polish pianist and statesman, signed in his own hand, numerous letters and postcards from Helen Paderewska, and other interesting memorabilia. We have decided to make electronic copies of the memorabilia and publish them on the website of the PAS. The originals will be given to the Polish Embassy in the United States in a ceremony which will probably be held in Memphis some time May.

PAS Bridge Club

The next meeting of the PAS Bridge Club will take place on Saturday, February March 20, 2010, at 6 p.m. All interested in participating please contact Ania or Mirek Wozniak at 385-2881, email awozniak@bellsouth.net.

February 28 - Table Tennis Tournament

The table tennis tournament will be held on Sunday, February 28, from 1 pm to 7 pm, at the Gym of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2564 Hale Ave. The map and directions are here... If you want to compete, please contact Czarek Lemański, ph. 490-2980.

March 21 - Spring Hike at the Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
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The Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is located north of Memphis. The park contains two lakes and many miles of hiking trails. We invite you to tour the park with us on Sunday, March 21, at 9 am. Please contact the hike organizer Ania Kaziow, ph. 752-9010, for details. More information about the park attractions can be found on the Park’s web site.

March 26 - Easter Egg Painting

As every year, we will meet before Easter to decorate traditional "pisanki" - colored and painted eggs. The egg painting event will take place on Friday, March 26, from 6 pm to 8 pm, at the Bert Ferguson Community Center, 8457 Trinity Rd., Cordova, TN. Let’s keep this tradition alive!

April 7 - Seminar on Psychoactive Mushrooms and Plants

Our cycle of seminars on topics of interest continues. On Wednesday, April 7, at 7 pm, at the Poplar-White Station library, 5094 Poplar, Prof. Jordan Zjawiony will give a lecture on the subject "Psychoactive mushrooms and plants - Beneficial or harmful?” Everyone is welcome!

Equipment Rental

PAS members can rent our audio equipment to service family gatherings, weddings, and other events. There is a very reasonable rental fee.
We also have in our inventory a rotisserie big enough to cook a piglet or a lamb. If interested in renting it, please contact any PAS officer. You can see our rotisserie here.