May 29, 2013
NEW ROCHELLE, NY – The only place to be on Saturday, June 15, is at the St. Nersess Armenian Seminary’s annual Summer Picnic. Enjoy an afternoon of dancing to traditional, live Armenian music, feasting on delicious kebab and paklava sundaes, taking a chance on a Super Raffle, and purchasing great finds at a rummage sale or buying unique gift made in Armenia.
“The St. Nersess Picnic has become a much anticipated family day out activity,” said Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, Seminary Dean, adding, “There is so much to do all in one beautiful location all while supporting the Seminary and its many beneficial programs.”
NEW ROCHELLE, NY – The only place to be on Saturday, June 15, is at the St. Nersess Armenian Seminary’s annual Summer Picnic. Enjoy an afternoon of dancing to traditional, live Armenian music, feasting on delicious kebab and paklava sundaes, taking a chance on a Super Raffle, and purchasing great finds at a rummage sale or buying unique gift made in Armenia.
“The St. Nersess Picnic has become a much anticipated family day out activity,” said Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, Seminary Dean, adding, “There is so much to do all in one beautiful location all while supporting the Seminary and its many beneficial programs.”
| Flavors and Sounds The Picnic will be held from noon to 7 p.m. on the scenic grounds of the Seminary campus, located at 150 Stratton Road. Come for lunch and stay for dinner with family-fun activities and entertainment provided throughout the day! Chicken and luleh kebab meals, complete with your choice of rice or bulgur pilaf, summer salad, pita bread, and watermelon, will be sold at affordable prices. Or simply purchase a chicken kebab sandwich and wash it down with Armenian beer or tahn. The John Berberian Ensemble will provide hours of musical entertainment with John himself on the oud; Harry Bedrossian on keyboard and providing vocals; Raffi Massoyan on dumbeg and also adding to the vocals; and Leon Janikian on clarinet. |  Picnic-goers will once again enjoy hours of dancing to the sounds of the John Berberian Ensemble |
New Additions and Old Favorites
Performing exquisite traditional Armenian dance routines during the mid-afternoon at the Picnic, will be the Akhtamar Dance Ensemble of the Armenian American Support and Educational Center – Hye Doon of New Jersey. This ensemble, directed by Sylva Asadourian, was formed in 2000 by a group of parents wanting their children to maintain the culture and heritage of the Armenian nation.
New to the Picnic line-up this year is a Tavloo (backgammon) Tournament. For only a $5 registration fee, anyone of any age can enter the tournament. The winner will be awarded the first ever St. Nersess Tavloo Tournament Championship trophy as well as receiving Seminary memorabilia.
Performing exquisite traditional Armenian dance routines during the mid-afternoon at the Picnic, will be the Akhtamar Dance Ensemble of the Armenian American Support and Educational Center – Hye Doon of New Jersey. This ensemble, directed by Sylva Asadourian, was formed in 2000 by a group of parents wanting their children to maintain the culture and heritage of the Armenian nation.
New to the Picnic line-up this year is a Tavloo (backgammon) Tournament. For only a $5 registration fee, anyone of any age can enter the tournament. The winner will be awarded the first ever St. Nersess Tavloo Tournament Championship trophy as well as receiving Seminary memorabilia.
Tavloo (backgammon) is a tradition at any Armenian picnic. At this year’s St. Nersess Picnic, a Tavloo Tournament will be held. Registration to participate is $5 with a prestigious and first ever St. Nersess Tavloo Tournament trophy awarded to the winner!
Baykar Dervishian, better known as ‘The Armenian Vendor,’ is planning to sell his exquisite Armenian goods ranging from cds to jewelry, artwork, and general giftware. And there will be an “Attic Treasures” sale taking place simultaneously with the Picnic, along with the ‘St. Nersess Store’ featuring logo-inspired apparel for sale.
Additionally, children and teens will be able to partake in activities and games throughout the day for a nominal fee, including a bounce house and other entertainment surprises.
Additionally, children and teens will be able to partake in activities and games throughout the day for a nominal fee, including a bounce house and other entertainment surprises.
Sponsorship opportunities
General sponsorships are being secured to help underwrite the cost of this event so that all proceeds on the day of the Picnic will directly benefit the ongoing mission of St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, which is to prepare leaders in ordained and lay ministries through graduate degree and continuing education programs.
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“I encourage you to consider becoming a sponsor for this event,” encouraged Steve Mekenian, Seminary Board treasurer. “There are six sponsorship levels ranging from $25 to $1,000 and allows the perfect opportunity to support a valuable institution that has given so much to the Armenian church community over the past 52 years.”
General sponsorships are being secured to help underwrite the cost of this event so that all proceeds on the day of the Picnic will directly benefit the ongoing mission of St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, which is to prepare leaders in ordained and lay ministries through graduate degree and continuing education programs.
Donate online.
“I encourage you to consider becoming a sponsor for this event,” encouraged Steve Mekenian, Seminary Board treasurer. “There are six sponsorship levels ranging from $25 to $1,000 and allows the perfect opportunity to support a valuable institution that has given so much to the Armenian church community over the past 52 years.”
Super Raffle is Back!
Buy your Super Raffle Tickets!
Also, the Seminary has again launched a Super Raffle with winners being announced the day of the Picnic. Only 300 tickets are available for this raffle, with each ticket costing $50 each. The three cash prizes awarded will be $3,000, $1,500 and $500.
For more general information, to become a Picnic sponsor, purchase a Super Raffle ticket with great odds at winning, or to register for the Backgamon Tournament, please contact the Seminary office at 914-636-2003 or email info@stnersess.edu.
Parking and admission are free for this event that will be held rain or shine. Everyone is encouraged to bring lawn chairs to sit, relax, and take in the afternoon’s sights, sounds and flavors.
* All photos taken by Diran Jebejian
Buy your Super Raffle Tickets!
Also, the Seminary has again launched a Super Raffle with winners being announced the day of the Picnic. Only 300 tickets are available for this raffle, with each ticket costing $50 each. The three cash prizes awarded will be $3,000, $1,500 and $500.
For more general information, to become a Picnic sponsor, purchase a Super Raffle ticket with great odds at winning, or to register for the Backgamon Tournament, please contact the Seminary office at 914-636-2003 or email info@stnersess.edu.
Parking and admission are free for this event that will be held rain or shine. Everyone is encouraged to bring lawn chairs to sit, relax, and take in the afternoon’s sights, sounds and flavors.
* All photos taken by Diran Jebejian
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