Slovak Society celebrates Christmas in Poland

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Neighbors | Submitted.Some of Santa's elves, from left; (front) Mary Martini, Ida Lewis, Kathy Cessna, Linda Estes, Ruth Burns; (back) Lauren Fox, Peggy Mason and Becky Gaither took time for a group photo at the National Slovak Society Christmas party Dec. 5.

Adult and youth members of the National Slovak Society Assembly 731 and their invited friends attended a Christmas Party Dec. 5 at Holy Family Parish Center in Poland.

Following lunch, everyone sang Christmas carols to welcome Santa Claus (James Cessna, Jr. of Boardman). A photo was taken of each child with Santa and was printed for them to make a special 2010 Christmas ornament as a keepsake.

Attendees contributed more than $200 in a 50/50 raffle with half being donated to the Beatitude House, serving disadvantaged women and children in the area.

For information about becoming a member of the National Slovak Society, contact Local Representative Assembly 731 President Lauren Fox at 330-536-8850 or the NSS Life Home Office in McMurray, Pa., at 724-731-0094.