October 30, 2025
Past Events

Society Golf Tournament 2025!

On September 14th, we hosted our 30th annual golf tournament. We started the day at Country Meadows Golf Course where we welcomed 64 golfers on a very rainy Sunday. After golfing, we headed to our Society hall to enjoy a delicious Ukrainian meal prepared by our kitchen staff and volunteers.   

We are pleased to congratulate the following winners of our golf tournament:

  • First Place with a score of minus 9
    • Shawn McGrourty, Jeremy Douglas, Paul Johnson and Ian Read
  • Second Place with a score of minus 8
    • Bill Humenny, Denise Mukai, Rob Mukai and Mitsi Hamakawa
  • KP (closest to the pin)  Ladies
    • Vicky Brkich
  • KP (closest to the pin) Men’s 
    • Jon Gilmore
  • Longest Drive Ladies  (a tie)
    • Naida Shynke and ;Mitzi Mamakawa 
  • Longest Drive Men’s
    • Jon Gilmore

We also raffled our larger prizes and we are very pleased to announce that we successfully raised $1000 for the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal Project organized by the Canada Ukraine Foundation. A big thank you to our many donors who support us with great prizes for our participants and for our fundraising raffle.  

Learning Opportunity / Upcoming Events

Ukrainian Dance Classes for Children at our Society

We are pleased to partner with Ukraina Dance Ensemble to offer Ukrainian dance classes for children on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am beginning September 20th.  These classes are offered to children between the ages of 6 and 12 years of age. 

Please click on the following link to register: https://forms.gle/r76zegv3Q7y7N2vv5. For more information, email Yvegeniya Razenkovsa at: bbravecenter@gmail.com

On-going Events

Our next Friday Night Supper is Nov 21


Our next supper is November 21st, 2025! We are open for both dine-in and takeout from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Coffee and non-alcoholic beverages will be available at the bar. Credit, debit and cash are accepted for the bar and dinner. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Learning Opportunity / On-going Events

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 Wednesday), 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.”

Learning Opportunity / On-going Events

Ukrainian Language Classes For Adults – September 2025

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 three years and we very much appreciate her expertise. Our classes are at a beginner level with the following three options:

Beginners Level 1: Designed for students with no prior experience in Ukrainian or those who only know the alphabet and a few basic words. The weekly lessons will focus on foundational vocabulary and simple phrases. Classes take place on Wednesday evenings for 1 hour via Zoom.

Beginners Level 2: For students with some Ukrainian language experience. Participants in this level are familiar with basic vocabulary, can build simple dialogues and texts, and have been introduced to Ukrainian grammatical cases. This class is ideal for those who have completed at least 2–3 lesson sets and have a solid basic understanding of reading and speaking. Classes are held on Monday evenings for 1 hour via Zoom.

Intermediate Level: This class is for students who have been studying Ukrainian for 2–3 years. Participants are comfortable holding basic conversations and continue to build confidence in grammar and conversational fluency. Emphasis is placed on mastering grammar structures and improving natural speaking skills. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings for 1 hour via Zoom. 

For more information, email us at info@ivanfranko.ca

On-going Events

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.

For available items and prices, please click HERE. PAYMENT OPTIONS – We accept debit, credit card or cash.

** Please bring your own carry bag for your order. **