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Dear friends!

 

We at Ruskoka greet you with the Feast of the Nativity of Christ and would like to wish you a happy and prosperous New Year! Thank you for your support and interest in the past. We hope that you will continue to help us in our work in 2005.

 

Fourth Annual Ruskoka Winter Ball, February 25, 2005

Who can forget last winter's magical Masked Ball? On February 25, 2005 we will be back at the dazzling Moonlight Ballroom with a tantalizing new theme. We will also be unveiling the design for the new Ruskoka chapel dedicated to our patron saint, St. Alexis the Royal Martyr. Here's what you need to know:

 

Ruskoka invites you to

THE WHITE, BLUE AND RED BALL 

Рускока Вас приглашает на

БЕЛО-СИНЕ-КРАСНЫЙ БАЛ

 

Friday, February 25th, 2005 / в пятницу, 25-го февраля, 2005 г.

THE MOONLIGHT BALLROOM

3125 Bayview Avenue, Toronto

 

Celebrate 300 years since Peter the Great unfurled the tricolour around the world – wear any of the colours of the Russian flag!

В честь утверждения трехцветного русского флага 300 лет тому назад указом Петра Великого, включите один из цветов флага в Ваш бальный наряд!   

Look for more info on www.ruskoka.com

 

Ruskoka Calendars

The famous Ruskoka Calendar, 2005 edition, has been published! It contains civil and church holiday dates, and features Ruskoka camp dates and beautiful photographs of Ruskoka and its participants. Calendars are available from any Ruskoka contact and at Russian church kiosks for the modest price of $12. They make great gifts and work with any home or office decorating scheme!

 

Website updates

Please check in on the Ruskoka website for recent updates - the photo gallery now inlcudes many, many photos from the 2004 summer camp. Relive those great memories!

 

Report on the Valaam Choral Ensemble Concert, November 30

As most of you know, the Valaam Ensemble presented a magical concert of liturgical and folk music on Nov. 30th. The evening was a huge success, both artistically and financially, with a full house at Christ Church Deer Park. Over $4700 was raised for Ruskoka. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped sell tickets and run the event!

 

 

See you in Ruskoka!

www.ruskoka.com

Upcoming events

Winter and Summer 2005