Ukrainian Christmas Market – Sat, Nov 23rd
Our next Friday Night Supper is November 15th
Join us for a delicious Ukrainian meal at our upcoming Friday Night Supper on November 15th! We offer a great option for getting out for dinner with family and friends. We are open for both dine-in and takeout from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Ukrainian Musical Theatre Classes for Children
We are excited to introduce our Children’s Ukrainian Musical Theatre classes! These classes focus on voice training, acting, plasticity, and creative development, and are conducted in both Ukrainian and English.
Class Highlights:
- Bilingual Instruction: Classes are held in both Ukrainian and English.
- Parent Viewing: Every two months, parents can attend and observe the classes.
- Performances: Children will participate in performances for various holidays and special events.
Class Details:
- Location: Ukrainian Community Society of Ivan Franko, 5311 Francis Road, Richmond.
- Schedule: Twice a week (Monday and Thursday), from 16:00 to 18:30. Different start times are available for different age groups.
- Age Group: Classes are available for children aged 4 to 15.
For questions and additional information, please contact Anna Shylova at kinoartann@gmail.com. Use the subject line “Theatre Studio.”
Ukrainian Dance Classes for Children start this September
We are very pleased to partner with Ukraina Dance Ensemble to offer Ukrainian dance classes for children beginning on Friday, September 13th. We are offering the following:
- Classes for 6 to 8 year olds start at 5:00 pm.
- Classes for 9 to 12 year olds start at 6:15 pm.
Please click on the following link to register: https://forms.gle/r76zegv3Q7y7N2vv5
For more information, email Yvegeniya Razenkovsa at: bbravecenter@gmail.com
Ukrainian Language Classes – Fall 2024
Once again, we are pleased to offer Ukrainian language classes. We are very fortunate to have Alla Dudka as our instructor. Alla has been offering classes for the past two years and we very much appreciate her expertise. Our classes are at a beginner level with the following three options:
- Beginners level 1: No Ukrainian language experience. Night of the week to be determined. Lessons will be via Zoom.
- Beginners level 2: With some Ukrainian language experience. The students in this class have participated in 10 to 20 lessons and have some basic understanding. The class will be scheduled for one hour on Monday or Tuesday evenings via Zoom. The night of the week to be determined.
- Beginners level 3: This is an advanced beginners class. Students in the class have been participating for one to two years and are comfortable having basic conversations. This class will be scheduled for one hour and fifteen minutes on Thursday evenings via Zoom.
If you are interested in registering for lessons beginning the second week of September, please email us at info@ivanfranko.ca Also, please indicate the level that you would like to register for.
Canada, Here We Are – Exhibit On Display Until January 22nd
The Richmond Museum is currently showcasing the Canada, Here We Are Exhibit. This travelling exhibit, from the Royal BC Museum, tells the fascinating story of generations of Ukrainian Canadians in Canada. The exhibit closes on January 22, 2025. We have also partnered with the museum to provide on loan some of our Ukrainian artifacts for this exhibition.
Recently, the Richmond News did a feature article about the exhibit. Click on the following link to access the story: https://shorturl.at/ikCdb. More information about the exhibit can be found at: https://www.richmondmuseum.ca/whats-on.
Weekly Saturday Food Sales
Our Saturday Sales regularly offer perogies (varenyky), cabbage rolls (holubtsi), borscht and Ukrainian sausage. Saturday Sales are open every Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 5311 Francis Road in Richmond.
PAYMENT OPTIONS – We accept debit, credit card or cash.
Products available are:
- Perogies (varenyky):
- Potato & Cheddar Cheese – $7/dozen
- Sauerkraut – $9/dozen
- Cottage cheese, potato with dill – $9/dozen
- NEW! Blueberry – $9/dozen
- NEW! Plum – $9/dozen
- Cabbage Rolls (holubtsi)
- Rice and Bacon – $10.00 per dozen
- Ground Beef and Rice – $20.00 per dozen, $10.00 per half dozen
- Vegetarian – $10.00 per dozen
- Ukrainian Sausage (delicious on the barbecue) – $11/ring
- Borscht – $6 per 500ml
- Beet Relish (horseradish & beets)- $6
- Honey cake (Medivnyk) – $15
NEW ITEM! – We are now selling honey cake (medivnyk) every Saturday.
** Please bring your own carry bag for your order. **
Movie: Those Who Stayed
A Ukrainian 6-episode mini-series based on true stories about people in Kyiv at the very beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. To view the trailer of Those Who Stayed, click HERE. To access the movie, click on the following link: https://gem.cbc.ca/those-who-stayed or it can be seen on Netflix.