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ARARAT CENTER & ST. NERSESS CO-SPONSORS UNIQUE WEEKEND August 5 (Greenville, NY) – Quantity versus quality is the age-old debate in parental time management. Of course, both are equally important for an optimum, healthy and loving relationship. During the weekend of September 14-16, fathers and sons will have the opportunity to experience both quality and quantity in their relationship with each other. Co-sponsoring the event, the Ararat Center Board of Directors and St. Nersess Armenian Seminary are together making plans for the 2nd annual Father and Son weekend to be held at the Ararat Center in upstate New York. Read full article... ARARAT CENTER FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR JULY 21 June 23, 2007 (Greenville, NY) – The 4th Annual Ararat Center Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 21 in upstate New York. The past three years, hundreds of people have attended this Armenian-styled picnic held on the scenic grounds of the Ararat Center located in Greenville, NY, just 30 miles south of Albany. Read full article... ARARAT CENTER PAVILION CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES January 10, 2007 (Greenville, NY) – The Ararat Center pavilion construction continues to make impressive progress. The foundation for the 60 x 100 foot pavilion has been set and walls for the five attached classrooms are beginning to be built. This structure will be known as Sepastia in-line with the other onsite buildings and recreational areas that have been renamed after historic Armenian regions. The pavilion – which will also house a basketball court and restroom facilities – will greatly enhance the Ararat Center and allow everyone in the Diocese and the community-at-large unique opportunities for use including picnics, retreats, conferences, sporting events, cultural events & courses, concerts, dances, and vendors fairs. And of course, the classrooms will be of great benefit to the St. Vartan Camp program which is permanently housed at the Ararat Center located in Upstate New York. Read full article... PAVILION PROJECT UPDATE - 12/1/06 December 1, 2006 (Greenville, NY) - Unbelievable? Not any more. The digging has begun for the much anticipated pavilion and classrooms at the Ararat Center. Although the earth makes for tough digging there, the ground is ready for footings and rebar rod placement. We have met very few obstacles (e.g., an existing ground sewer created the relocation of the entire building 25 feet south), and the townspeople have been extremely supportive of this project. Read full article... REVAMPED FATHER & SON PROGRAM TO BE HELD AT ARARAT CENTER OCTOBER 20-21 October 1, 2006 (Greenville, NY) – The Father & Son Weekend, sponsored by the Ararat Center Board of Directors, will be held on Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21 at the Ararat Center located in upstate New York. The orginal length and program has been modified and shortened to a two day, one night event. "We are sponsoring this weekend to offer an opportunity for fathers and sons 12 years old and up to enjoy some time together with no other distractions and share it with other fathers and sons from around the Diocese in a wonderful setting that lends itself perfectly to this purpose," said Michael Zeytoonian, one of the Ararat Center Board members organizing the weekend. read full article... CATSKILL GETAWAY PROGRAM PLANNED AT ARARAT CENTER September 24, 2006 (Greenville, NY) – Enjoying the beautiful Catskill fall foliage, playing bingo with friends, involved in an intense tavloo tournament, creating unique craft projects, and dancing to traditional Armenian music will all be a part of the Catksill Getaway program offered at the Ararat Center on October 6-11. read full article... TWO GREAT
PROGRAMS, ONE GREAT PLACE August 21, 2006 (Greenville, NY) – The Ararat Center Board of Directors announces two exciting October programs that offer a distinctive appeal to a variety of groups within the Armenian community: a Catskill Getaway and a Father & Son Weekend. read full article... FR. PAREE METJIAN HONORED DURING ANNUAL ARARAT CENTER FESTIVAL August 1, 2006 (Greenville, NY) – For the third consecutive year, hundreds of people gathered to enjoy the annual Ararat Center Festival held in mid-July. Sounds of the Philly Kef Band filled the air of this beautiful, Diocesan-owned facility located in Upstate New York as people dined on their choice of delicious barbecue chicken or luleh kebob meals and Armenian pastries, participated in the 50/50 raffle, and visited vendors selling their goods. read full article... FR.
PAREE METJIAN TO BE HONORED DURING ARARAT CENTER FESTIVAL ON JULY
15 July 1, 2006 (GREENVILLE, NY) – Rev. Fr. Paree Metjian served more than a decade as the director of St. Vartan Camp upon being appointed by then Primate, Archbishop Torkom Manoogian in 1980. The camp program was started in 1979 as a project of the ACYOA Seniors. What began as a one-week program with 50 participants grew into a two-week camp with nearly 150 campers under the leadership of Fr. Paree. It was through Fr. Paree’s early vision of this camp... read full article... ANNUAL ARARAT CENTER FESTIVAL
SET FOR JULY 15 June 7, 2006 (GREENVILLE, NY) – The 3rd Annual Ararat Center Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 15 in Upstate New York. The past two years, hundreds of people have attended this Armenian-styled picnic held on the scenic grounds of the Ararat Center located in Greenville, NY, just 30 miles south of Albany. read full article... ARARAT CENTER SPONSORS UNIQUE WEEKEND DESIGNED FOR FATHERS & SONS April 18, 2006 (GREENVILLE, NY) – “Build it and He will come” is the theme set for a unique weekend planned for fathers and their sons to be held at the Ararat Center in Greenville, NY, on June 16-18. This first-ever gathering, sponsored by the Ararat Center Board of Directors, will explore the relationship between fathers and sons, build ties that bind, all while enjoying special time together in the scenic and serene Catskills Mountains. read full article... INSPIRING WOMAN CONTRIBUTES
TO ARARAT CENTER April 3, 2006 (GREENVILLE, NY) – “She was gracious, intelligent and loved children,” shared Rose Najarian-Kedeshian, Ararat Center Board member, about Elaine Bakalian, an amazing woman she met last year and knew for a short period before her passing. “She was someone you could talk with about anything.” read full article... PLANT YOUR ROOTS AT THE ARARAT
CENTER March 6, 2006 (GREENVILLE, NY) – The Ararat Center is being touted
as a treasure located on the edge of the scenic Catskill Mountains
in Upstate New York. In just two years, a variety of successful
programs have been held onsite, while great strides for building
upgrades and site maintenance continues. Also a Board of Directors
has been established to conduct facility business. But more importantly,
numerous groups and individuals have discovered the Ararat Center’s
vast potential. BRINGING ARMENIA HOME TO DIOCESE’S
ARARAT CENTER February 19, 2006 (GREENVILLE, NY) – More than 100 years ago, Armenian forefathers forced out of their land sought refuge on new shores. It is an all too familiar story that has been told amongst Armenian families and historians for years. A story of tradegy and survival, turned to hope and prosperity in a new land. For many, America became their new home where they planted their roots to begin a new life. Armenians settled in various areas of the United States that reminded them of their region of origin either near water, mountains or fertile farmland. read full article... ARARAT CENTER ENTERS THIRD YEAR February 7, 2006 (GREENVILLE, NY) – In January of 2004, the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) made a bold and foresighted move to purchase 65 acres of land in upstate New York. Formerly the site of a family-owned resort, the Diocesan Camp Search Committee saw the full potential of utilizing this facility for not only the permanent home of the St. Vartan Camp program, but also envisioned parishes and the ecumencial community hosting a variety of gatherings on site. In addition, it has been thought to incorporate elements of Armenia
into the Ararat Center through historical, spiritual and cultural
touches, thereby reinforcing the presence of the homeland. ARARAT CENTER
BOOKING QUICKLY FOR 2006 SEASON January 28, 2006 (GREENVILLE, NY) – The perfect place for a church retreat, a family reunion, or a weekend getaway… now is the time to book your event at the scenic and serene Ararat Center located in upstate New York. Many groups have already discovered the beauty and benefits of this facility purchased two years ago by the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern). Just 30 miles south of Albany, overlooking the majestic Catskill mountains, the Ararat Center has already seen two successful seasons. The Center, which serves as the permanent home of the St. Vartan Church Camp, has also been host to avak (senior) groups, youth gatherings, festivals, and ecumenical luncheons just to name a few. read full article... ARARAT CENTER RECEIVES GENEROUS FURNITURE DONATION FROM SHERATON COMMANDER HOTEL December 1, 2005 (GREENVILLE, NY) – The Ararat Center of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), was gifted with furniture from the Sheraton Commander Hotel in Cambridge, MA, owned by Ed Guleserian. The Cambridge Sheraton has been in midst of renovations over the past couple years. Initial discussions began between Guleserian and the former Diocesan Executive Director, Dr. Sam Mikaelian, at the beginning of the year defining the needs at both the Diocese and the Ararat Center. Guleserian, enlightened by this discussion, generously offered to donate an entire floor of hotel furniture to help refurbish both the Diocesan guest rooms and various buildings at the Ararat Center. read full article... ARARAT CENTER LAUNCHES BRICK
CAMPAIGN November 21, 2005 (GREENVILLE, NY) – The Ararat Center Board of Directors has recently launched the “Pathfinders Campaign” involving the purchase of personalized engraved bricks placed in areas around the grounds of the Ararat Center that will be used for walkways and patios. “These personalized bricks will add to the natural beauty of the landscape at the Ararat Center, but more so, they will bring a wonderful sense of ownership and pride to this facility by the Armenian people,” explained Karen Durgarian, brick campaign organizer. read full article... ARMENIAN HERITAGE COLLECTION
RETURNS TO NEW YORK WITH RAVE REVIEWS November 8, 2005 (NEW YORK, NY) – “Exquisite does not even begin to describe the elegance and beautiful detail of these Armenian costumes displayed at the Armenian Heritage Collection show,” described one attendee. This event, presented by the Ararat Center Board of Directors of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), was held at the Kavookjian Hall in New York City on October 29. It was the first time in 25 years that this collection was brought back to the New York Metropolitan area. read full article... |
