Armenian Community In Edmonton

Fellow Armenians,

The Armenian Cultural and Educational Association of Edmonton announces that Vardan Vardanyan Armenian school of Edmonton is starting its new season on Sunday, October 14 , 2018

School hours for Eastern Armenian class:

Sundays from 11:00am to 1:00 pm.

915 St Albert Trail #120,

St. Albert, AB T8N 4K

Western Armenian class location and hours TBD

For further information, please contact 7802360478 or email sona.vardanyan@yahoo.com

http://www.armeniancommunityinedmontonacea.com/

Armenian Divine Liturgy on June 16 in Edmonton!

Dear fellow Armenians and friends!

We are pleased to inform you that on Saturday, June 16, Der Myron, the priest of St. Vartan Armenian church of Mississauga will pay a pastoral visit to Edmonton and will conduct a Divine Liturgy!

Following the Service we will gather at the church hall for socializing, please bring some food to share with fellow Armenians!

Donations will be accepted to cover the costs!

The time and venue:

June 16th at 4:00pm

St. George's Anglican Church

11733 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 0Y4

http://anglicanstgeorges.com/wp/

We hope to see everyone!

St Narek Parish Council of Edmonton

Dear fellow Armenians,

The Armenian Cultural and Educational Association of Edmonton is pleased to inform you that the Armenian School of Edmonton named after Vardan Vardanyan will re-open its doors starting on Saturday, December 9, 2017. The opening of the school was delayed this year due to the availability of space, which we have now secured.

The school will provide Easter and Western Armenian lessons, as well as educate the children in Armenian culture, history and traditions. Parents can register children by arriving at 12:00 p.m. on the first day of school, or by contacting Dr. Sona Grigoryan (contact information below).

School hours: Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.

Address: 15626 100A Avenue, Jasper Place Wellness Center , 2nd floor

Edmonton, Alberta T5P 0L6

The fee is $40 per month/child. Discount is available families with 2 or more children. The funds are directed towards operating costs and field trips/activities for the children. Teachers volunteer their time to teach at the school. If you have any questions, or for further information, please contact Sona at 780-236-0478 or email sona.vardanyan@yahoo.com.

See you at the school!

Armenian School board.

http://www.armeniancommunityinedmontonacea.com/

Dear Armenian community members!

We are pleased to inform you that we are organizing a Celebration of the Independence day of Armenia on Sunday, September 17, at 12 noon at Gold Bar, Edmonton.

This is an Annual Armenia's Independence Day Celebration in Edmonton with lots of fun for you and your families. Also it's a potluck event and picnic please bring food to share with community members.

For Gold Bar park address and more information please go to the link below:

Gold Bar Park:

https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/parks_rivervalley/gold-bar-park.aspx

You may bring a portable barbecue, or use one of the barbecue pits available at the park.

You may also wish to bring your favorite Armenian music and outdoor games to the event.

Please note that according to the city bylaws, alcohol in city parks is forbidden.

If you know of any Armenians in Edmonton and surrounding areas who may not have received this email, please inform them of the event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Armenian Cultural and Educational Association of Edmonton and area

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Dear fellow Armenians and friends!

 We are pleased to inform you that on Saturday, March 25th, His Grace Bishop Abgar Hovakimian, Primate of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Canadian Diocese, will pay a pastoral visit to Edmonton and will conduct Divine Liturgy!

 Following the Service we will gather in the church hall for a potluck event, during which we will commemorate the passing of Mr. Nazar Zarminian, who had moved to Edmonton with his family from Syria last year, and passed away recently. The commemoration will mark the 40 days (karasunk) of Mr. Nazar’s passing, and his family will be present. Please bring some Armenian food of your choosing to share.

 The St. Narek Church of Edmonton Parish Council will hold Annual Assembly with his Grace at 4p.m., in the Church hall, before Divine Liturgy. Those interested are welcome to attend the assembly.

 The time and venue:

 March 25th

Divine Lithurgy at 5:30 p.m., followed by potluck event

Christ Church of Edmonton

 12116 102 Avenue

 We look forward to seeing you all there.

St. Narek Church of Edmonton Parish Council

Dear Armenian school parents, community members and friends!

The Armenian School of Edmonton invites you to take part in the 14th Annual International

Mother Language Day in Edmonton!

Students of our school will present Armenian culture,

history and language in an exhibit of Armenian artifacts.

The displays will be followed by a cultural program, Armenian poems and heritage treats.

International Heritage Mother Language Day is on Saturday

February 25th, from 12:00 to 4:00. The event begins with

school displays, followed by the show.

Mother Language Day Celebration

 Address:

Italian Cultural Centre, 14230 133 Ave NW, Edmonton.

We look forward to seeing Armenian families and friends

there!

Armenian Cultural and Educational Association of Edmonton with the Armenian school of Edmonton.

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Fellow Armenians,

The Armenian Cultural and Educational Association of Edmonton announces that the Armenian school of Edmonton is starting its new season on Saturday,,November 5, 2016.

Parents interested in Armenian education may register their children by arriving at 10:00 on the first day of school, or by communicating with us (below).

School hours are Saturdays from 10:00 to 12:00 pm.

Location: 110 Deer Ridge Drive, St. Albert (just off Anthony Henday / Ray Gibbon Dr.).

Registration fee is $20 per month/child is expected upon registration. The funds are directed towards operating costs. Donations are also accepted.

For further information, please contact (780) 264-3635 or email sona.vardanyan@yahoo.com

Armenian School of Edmonton Teachers Council

Dear fellow Armenians,

We are pleased to invite you to a celebration of Armenian Independence Day on Sunday, September 25, at 12 pm. This is a fun family event to come together with fellow Armenians, socialize, have good food, enjoy music and dance, and celebrate everything Armenian. This is a potluck event, so please bring a dish or two to share. We have rented Kenilworth Community Hall for this event, which is located at 7104 – 87 Avenue, Edmonton. There is an outdoor playground near the hall that small children can enjoy.

(Small donations are welcome to cover the cost of the hall rental).

We look forward to seeing you all at the event.

Armenian Cultural and Educational Association of Edmonton and Area

Dear Armenian community members!

We are pleased to invite you to our Armenian Community summer picnic on Sunday July 3, at 11a.m. at Gold Bar, Edmonton.

For Gold Bar park address and more information please go to the link below:

http://www.edmonton.ca/…/parks_rivervall…/gold-bar-park.aspx

This is a potluck event, so please feel free to bring any food or drink (non-alcoholic) you wish to share with your fellow Armenians. You may bring a portable barbecue, or use one of the barbecue pits available at the park.

You may also wish to bring your favorite Armenian music and outdoor games to the event.

Please note that according to the city bylaws, alcohol in city parks is forbidden.

If you know of any Armenians in Edmonton and surrounding areas who may not have received this email, please inform them of the event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Armenian Cultural and Educational Association of Edmonton and Area

Dear fellow Armenians and friends!

We are pleased to inform you that on Saturday, April 9th, His Grace Bishop Abgar Hovakimian, Primate of the Armenian Apostolic Church Canadian Diocese will pay a pastoral visit to Edmonton and will conduct Divine Liturgy with the celebration of Surb Zatik.

Following the Service we will gather at the church hall for the celebration of April 7-the day of beauty in Armenia where everybody will enjoy the performance by our Armenian school children:

•National dance "Nazani",

•Armenian poems,

•Artifacts made by children

Special thanks to Mr. Hagop Tavitian and Mrs. Seta Tavitian for their great help and commitment to our community!

This is a potluck event, so please bring some food to share with fellow Armenians.

If anyone wishes requiem service or prayer for their sick, let us know in advance.

The Divine Liturgy will take place at ST Philip Antiochian Orthodox Church, 15804 98 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, on April 9th. It will start at 12:00 pm.

Please see the map:

https://www.google.ca/…/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x18a338a846508…;

We all look forward to the pleasure of seeing you there!

Armenian Cultural and Educational Association of Edmonton and Area and St Narek Church of Edmonton

Dear Armenian school parents, community members and friends,

The Armenian School of Edmonton invites you to take part in the 13th Annual International Mother Language Day in Edmonton!

Students of our school will present Armenian culture, history and language in an exhibit of Armenian artifacts.

The displays will be followed by a cultural program, where "Yes im Anoush Hayastani" by Yeghishe Charents will be recited just after the Mayor's speech.

The International Heritage Mother Language Day is on Saturday February 20th, from 12:00 to 4:00. The event begins with school displays, followed by the show.

Address: Italian Cultural Centre on 14230 - 133 Avenue.

We look forward to seeing Armenian families and friends there!

Armenian Cultural and Educational Association of Edmonton and Area

Armenian School of Edmonton new 2016 season!

Fellow Armenians,

The Armenian Cultural and Educational Association of Edmonton & area announces that the Armenian school of Edmonton is starting its new season on Saturday, January 23, 2016.

Parents interested in Armenian education may register their children by arriving at 11:30 on the first day of school, or by communicating with us (below).

School hours are Saturdays from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.

Location: 110 Deer Ridge Drive, St. Albert (just off Anthony Henday / Ray Gibbon Dr.)

Registration: 11:30-12 pm, Saturday January 23, 2016

Registration fee: A 20$ per month/child is expected upon registration. The funds are directed towards operating costs. Donations are also accepted.

For further information, please contact (780) 264-3635 or email sona.vardanyan@yahoo.com

Hello Armenians and friends,

Join Edmonton area Armenians and friends to celebrate our community and Armenian Independence Day at Fort Edmonton Park this Sunday, September 27.

Fort Edmonton Park is a living history museum showcasing life in Edmonton throughout its different eras, through both original and rebuilt historical structures and costumed interpreters.

We will be meeting at the picnic shelter by the old-fashioned park in front of the fire station at 12:00PM.

Please bring any food of your choice!

There is no charge for admission on that day. The park will be open 10 am- 6 pm and is open to all visitors.

The Armenian Cultural and Educational Association of Edmonton

INVITATION FOR CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PAINTING CONTEST

The Canadian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church proudly announces its 1st Children’s Painting Contest!

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http://www.stgregorychurch.ca/community-center/camp/

http://www.campararat.ca/camp-ararat-2015/

Camp Ararat 2015

This wonderful camp is free for Armenians in Alberta, you need to pay only the flight fee!!!

The Camp Ararat Family is excited to enter its second decade under the guidance of His Grace Bishop Abgar Hovakimian, continuing its mission to provide an environment where Canadian Armenian youth can experience Christian faith and Armenian heritage in a fun, safe and educational setting while developing skills in fellowship and service to the church and community. This year’s camp will be held at a new private location in Ameliasburg, Ontario from Sunday, August 16th to Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 where campers will be exploring the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. You can find registration packages at your parish church, on our website at www.campararat.ca or by emailing us at campararat@gmail.com.