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ARS of Western USA, Inc.
Regional Office
517 W. Glenoaks Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91202
Tel: 818-500-1343
Fax: 818-242-3732
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: http://ars1910.org/
FB: http://www.facebook.com/arswusa
Armenian Relief Society of Western USA, Regional Executive
As We Mourn Our Losses, Do You Need Grief Counseling?
The ARS family mourns the loss of Allen Yekikian and his wife, Sosé
Thomassian, who passed away as a result of a traffic accident en route
from Armenia to Georgia. Allen Yekikian was a former Assistant Editor
of Asbarez and director of Communications of AUA, as well as a leader
of Armenian Youth Federation. His beloved wife Sosé, was a former
member of the AYF Ashod Yergat Chapter of Orange County, and a
director of the AYF Youth Corps Program.
Since the whole community is in mourning, the ARS would like to offer
some suggestions from the ARS Child, Youth & Family Guidance Center
Director, Dr. Ida Karayan, PsyD, LMFT, CBT. Psychologists who are
ready to provide individual and grief counseling to all those who
would like to seek help.
Dr. Karayan, a Family, Child and Individual Psychotherapist suggests
the following: Allow yourself to feel the feelings of sadness and
loss, as painful as they are. Remember that the feelings you are
having are moving you toward healing and acceptance. Be alone for a
while if you need to, but don't isolate. Mourn. Participate in the
rituals that we have to help us deal with loss. Express your feelings
of sadness through talking with others, wearing black, crying, or not
crying'in whatever way you express sadness. You can even write about
it. Allow yourself plenty of time to heal. In time, the intensity of
the pain will dissipate, and a warm feeling of love will come to
accompany the feelings of loss. Remember their legacy, cherish their
memories and move forward as they wanted you to do.
To schedule an individual or group grief counseling:
http://www.arswestusa.org/index.php/news-events/newsroom/item/525-as-we-mourn-our-losses-do-you-need-grief-counseling
ARS 12th Annual Festival Offers a Taste of Armenian Culture
Attendees marveled as Armenian culture came alive during the Armenian
Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA's 12th Annual Cultural & Food
Festival held at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on May 4-5, 2013. Clad
in orange t-shirts, ARS members once again assumed all tasks in the
organization of this annual event, which attracts thousands of
Armenians and non-Armenians alike.
The two-day festival program commenced with ARS school students
singing the national anthems. One after another, singers and dance
groups performed and provided entertainment for
festival-goers. Saturday's program was MC-ed by Arshalous Darpinyan,
followed by ARS `Anahid' Chapter Chairperson Silva Poladian, who MC-ed
Sunday's program. Read More (http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/uf36lc)In
Armenian (http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/a836lc)
This year, Barekamutiun Dance Studio, Cilicia Dance Group, Davigh
Dance Studio, and soloists Gabriella Aghajanian and Gayane Abkaryan
were featured. More Photos (http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/q046lc)
TheARS Mayr Hollywood Chapterheld a 95th anniversary banquet on May 3,
2013, at Renaissance Hall, in Glendale.
Support the HyeAID2 Concert for Syrian Armenians
The Syrian Armenian Relief Fund (SARF) plans to hold a new HyeAID2
concert on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at 6 pm, at the Dolby Theatre in Los
Angeles to help raise funds for Syrian Armenians.
The program includes the Gevorkian Dance Academy, singers Leyla
Saribekyan and Silva Hakobyan from Armenia; and local artists.For
tickets, contact (818) 618-2348, (818) 265-0506 (Ticketmaster), or
visititsmyseat (http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/6s56lc).Read More
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/ml66lc)
Upcoming Chapter Events
ARS Lori Chapter's Saturday School Open House: Saturday, May 18, 2013
from 10 a.m. ` 1 p.m., Titizian Hall,Granada Hills, CA
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/2d76lc)
ARS Garin Chapter's 80th Anniversary: Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 7
p.m., Saroyan Hall,San Francisco, CA
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/i676lc)
ARS Sepan Chapter's Event Celebrating `The Year of the Armenian
Mother': Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 11 a.m., Brandview Ballroom,Glendale,
CA (http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/yy86lc)
ARS Shoushi Chapter Sponsors the Unveiling of `The Surviving Mother'
Monument: Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 1 p.m., St. Garabed Arm. Apostolic
Church, 2054 E. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas, NV
ARS Anahid Chapter's Picnic Celebrating Ascension Day (Hampartsum):
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 9 a.m. ` 4 p.m., Rancho Tapo Community
Park, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, CA
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/er96lc)
ARS Mayr Fresno and Sophia Chapters' ARS Day a California Armenian
Home: June 4, 2013 at 2 p.m., 6720 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno, CA
ARS Reps Meet with Cong. Adam Schiff ARS-WUSA Regional Executive Board
members and Social Service directors, met with Congressman Adam Schiff
(28th Congressional District) on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his office
in Hollywood, California.
ARS representatives headed by Chairperson Lena Bozoyan, thanked
Congressman Schiff for his long-standing support of the humanitarian
efforts of the ARS, and his efforts for the recognition of the
Armenian Genocide in Congress.
`We appreciated the opportunity to exchange beneficial ideas in
support of our communities' said Bozoyan about the meeting, adding
that `The ARS continues to value its close relationship with
Congressman Schiff.'
ARS Garin Chapter's 80th Anniversary in San Francisco The ARS Garin
Chapter of San Francisco is celebrating 80 years of service on
Saturday May 18, 2013, at 7 pm at Khachadourian Armenian Community
Center, Saroyan Hall, 825 Brotherhood Way San Francisco, CA. Read More
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/uja7lc)
Check out an interview with Annig Zindarzian and Hourig Abdulianin
Armenian (http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/acb7lc)
ARS Javakhk Fund Events
May 25, 2013, 11 am - 1 pm: Javakhk Children's Book Reading by
Jennifer Salmassian, Sardarabad Bookstore, 1111 S. Glendale Ave,
Glendale CA, 91205 May 31, 2013, 7 pm: Javakhk Dinner Reception at the
Armenian Society of Los Angeles, 117 S. Louise St., Glendale,
CA. Donations are $100 per person.Read More
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/q4b7lc)
Organizational Change & Media Seminar
Educational Committee presents a seminar on Organizational Change and
Media Communications Affecting Our Day to Day Activities, on Saturday,
June 15, 2013, 9:30 am to 3 pm, at the Western Prelacy of the Armenian
Apostolic Church, Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian Hall, 6252
Honolulu Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214.
Free Admission and lunch is provided. Please RSVP. Read More
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/6wc7lc)
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/mpd7lc)
Other Upcoming Regional Events
May 18, 2013: ARS Saturday School Quiz Bowl, Glendale, CA June 3,
2013: Outstanding Public High School Graduates' Awards Night, 517
W. Glenoaks Blvd.,Glendale, CA June 4, 2013, 11 am: ARS Day at Ararat
Home, 15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills, CA July 12-14, 2013: ARS
93rd Annual Regional Convention, Montebello, CA
Facebook Follow us: www.facebook.com/arswusa
Donate to the ARS Orphan Education Program by credit card or PayPal:
http://www.arswestusa.org/index.php/donate
Or mail your check to: ARS of Western USA, 517 W. Glenoaks Blvd.,
Glendale, CA 91202-2812
From: A. Papazian
ARS of Western USA, Inc.
Regional Office
517 W. Glenoaks Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91202
Tel: 818-500-1343
Fax: 818-242-3732
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: http://ars1910.org/
FB: http://www.facebook.com/arswusa
Armenian Relief Society of Western USA, Regional Executive
As We Mourn Our Losses, Do You Need Grief Counseling?
The ARS family mourns the loss of Allen Yekikian and his wife, Sosé
Thomassian, who passed away as a result of a traffic accident en route
from Armenia to Georgia. Allen Yekikian was a former Assistant Editor
of Asbarez and director of Communications of AUA, as well as a leader
of Armenian Youth Federation. His beloved wife Sosé, was a former
member of the AYF Ashod Yergat Chapter of Orange County, and a
director of the AYF Youth Corps Program.
Since the whole community is in mourning, the ARS would like to offer
some suggestions from the ARS Child, Youth & Family Guidance Center
Director, Dr. Ida Karayan, PsyD, LMFT, CBT. Psychologists who are
ready to provide individual and grief counseling to all those who
would like to seek help.
Dr. Karayan, a Family, Child and Individual Psychotherapist suggests
the following: Allow yourself to feel the feelings of sadness and
loss, as painful as they are. Remember that the feelings you are
having are moving you toward healing and acceptance. Be alone for a
while if you need to, but don't isolate. Mourn. Participate in the
rituals that we have to help us deal with loss. Express your feelings
of sadness through talking with others, wearing black, crying, or not
crying'in whatever way you express sadness. You can even write about
it. Allow yourself plenty of time to heal. In time, the intensity of
the pain will dissipate, and a warm feeling of love will come to
accompany the feelings of loss. Remember their legacy, cherish their
memories and move forward as they wanted you to do.
To schedule an individual or group grief counseling:
http://www.arswestusa.org/index.php/news-events/newsroom/item/525-as-we-mourn-our-losses-do-you-need-grief-counseling
ARS 12th Annual Festival Offers a Taste of Armenian Culture
Attendees marveled as Armenian culture came alive during the Armenian
Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA's 12th Annual Cultural & Food
Festival held at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on May 4-5, 2013. Clad
in orange t-shirts, ARS members once again assumed all tasks in the
organization of this annual event, which attracts thousands of
Armenians and non-Armenians alike.
The two-day festival program commenced with ARS school students
singing the national anthems. One after another, singers and dance
groups performed and provided entertainment for
festival-goers. Saturday's program was MC-ed by Arshalous Darpinyan,
followed by ARS `Anahid' Chapter Chairperson Silva Poladian, who MC-ed
Sunday's program. Read More (http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/uf36lc)In
Armenian (http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/a836lc)
This year, Barekamutiun Dance Studio, Cilicia Dance Group, Davigh
Dance Studio, and soloists Gabriella Aghajanian and Gayane Abkaryan
were featured. More Photos (http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/q046lc)
TheARS Mayr Hollywood Chapterheld a 95th anniversary banquet on May 3,
2013, at Renaissance Hall, in Glendale.
Support the HyeAID2 Concert for Syrian Armenians
The Syrian Armenian Relief Fund (SARF) plans to hold a new HyeAID2
concert on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at 6 pm, at the Dolby Theatre in Los
Angeles to help raise funds for Syrian Armenians.
The program includes the Gevorkian Dance Academy, singers Leyla
Saribekyan and Silva Hakobyan from Armenia; and local artists.For
tickets, contact (818) 618-2348, (818) 265-0506 (Ticketmaster), or
visititsmyseat (http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/6s56lc).Read More
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/ml66lc)
Upcoming Chapter Events
ARS Lori Chapter's Saturday School Open House: Saturday, May 18, 2013
from 10 a.m. ` 1 p.m., Titizian Hall,Granada Hills, CA
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/2d76lc)
ARS Garin Chapter's 80th Anniversary: Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 7
p.m., Saroyan Hall,San Francisco, CA
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/i676lc)
ARS Sepan Chapter's Event Celebrating `The Year of the Armenian
Mother': Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 11 a.m., Brandview Ballroom,Glendale,
CA (http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/yy86lc)
ARS Shoushi Chapter Sponsors the Unveiling of `The Surviving Mother'
Monument: Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 1 p.m., St. Garabed Arm. Apostolic
Church, 2054 E. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas, NV
ARS Anahid Chapter's Picnic Celebrating Ascension Day (Hampartsum):
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 9 a.m. ` 4 p.m., Rancho Tapo Community
Park, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, CA
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/er96lc)
ARS Mayr Fresno and Sophia Chapters' ARS Day a California Armenian
Home: June 4, 2013 at 2 p.m., 6720 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno, CA
ARS Reps Meet with Cong. Adam Schiff ARS-WUSA Regional Executive Board
members and Social Service directors, met with Congressman Adam Schiff
(28th Congressional District) on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his office
in Hollywood, California.
ARS representatives headed by Chairperson Lena Bozoyan, thanked
Congressman Schiff for his long-standing support of the humanitarian
efforts of the ARS, and his efforts for the recognition of the
Armenian Genocide in Congress.
`We appreciated the opportunity to exchange beneficial ideas in
support of our communities' said Bozoyan about the meeting, adding
that `The ARS continues to value its close relationship with
Congressman Schiff.'
ARS Garin Chapter's 80th Anniversary in San Francisco The ARS Garin
Chapter of San Francisco is celebrating 80 years of service on
Saturday May 18, 2013, at 7 pm at Khachadourian Armenian Community
Center, Saroyan Hall, 825 Brotherhood Way San Francisco, CA. Read More
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/uja7lc)
Check out an interview with Annig Zindarzian and Hourig Abdulianin
Armenian (http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/acb7lc)
ARS Javakhk Fund Events
May 25, 2013, 11 am - 1 pm: Javakhk Children's Book Reading by
Jennifer Salmassian, Sardarabad Bookstore, 1111 S. Glendale Ave,
Glendale CA, 91205 May 31, 2013, 7 pm: Javakhk Dinner Reception at the
Armenian Society of Los Angeles, 117 S. Louise St., Glendale,
CA. Donations are $100 per person.Read More
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/q4b7lc)
Organizational Change & Media Seminar
Educational Committee presents a seminar on Organizational Change and
Media Communications Affecting Our Day to Day Activities, on Saturday,
June 15, 2013, 9:30 am to 3 pm, at the Western Prelacy of the Armenian
Apostolic Church, Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian Hall, 6252
Honolulu Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214.
Free Admission and lunch is provided. Please RSVP. Read More
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/6wc7lc)
(http://e2.ma/click/uzy4g/iqrfd/mpd7lc)
Other Upcoming Regional Events
May 18, 2013: ARS Saturday School Quiz Bowl, Glendale, CA June 3,
2013: Outstanding Public High School Graduates' Awards Night, 517
W. Glenoaks Blvd.,Glendale, CA June 4, 2013, 11 am: ARS Day at Ararat
Home, 15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills, CA July 12-14, 2013: ARS
93rd Annual Regional Convention, Montebello, CA
Facebook Follow us: www.facebook.com/arswusa
Donate to the ARS Orphan Education Program by credit card or PayPal:
http://www.arswestusa.org/index.php/donate
Or mail your check to: ARS of Western USA, 517 W. Glenoaks Blvd.,
Glendale, CA 91202-2812
From: A. Papazian