czwartek, 24 czerwca 2021

Hej, Sobótka, Sobótka ...

Dear Members,

while professional movies are being worked on, let me share first impressions from the very auspicious event that took place yesterday. In Poland it is known as "Noc Kupały," "Sobótka" or "Noc świętojańska," which in the Western world is often translated as "Midsummer Night" or "Summer Solstice" celebration. 

poniedziałek, 14 czerwca 2021

Baldy Pass, Mt. Baldy South & Midnight Peak, Season Opening


Finally it was time to go to the mountains! And what Season Opening it was! Sixteen members of the Polish Men and Women Hiking Club of Alberta attended. 

Gennady, Piotr, Barbara, Beata, Andrzej, Teresa, Łukasz, Joasia, Marta, Elżbieta, Małgosia, Jarek, Basia, Mike i Michał. Missing (taking picture): Andy. All hiked 10 km (return) to Baldy Pass (+550 m), then seven participants topped Mt. Baldy South (2145 m), while two "Harpagons" made both Baldy South and Midnight Peak (2348 m). 

niedziela, 6 czerwca 2021

2020 Photo-Competition Awards Ceremony

We used to have our Awards Ceremonies in the beginning of February in Polish Syrena Club. However, this year, due to Covid restrictions and closure of the Syrena, we had to look for some alternatives. In the end, the Ceremony took place yesterday, 5th of June, in Hawrelak Park. And what a joyous occasion it was:


sobota, 5 czerwca 2021

Cycling with the Polish Beauties in the River Valley or how to avoid construction sites.

 To celebrate the first Thursday in June, which happened to be one of the nicest days so far this season, our Polish Beauties under the leadership of Ela organized a bicycle trip in the River Valley.