Donations in memory of Nairi Kouyoumdjian
Nairi Kouyoumdjian
1963-2010
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the loss of one of our Executive Members, Nairi Kouyoumdjian, who passed away on March 2, 2010.
At this time of sorrow, we want to recognize Nairi’s endless contribution, commitment and support to the AGBU and the AGBU Zaroukian School. In her busy schedule Nairi always made time to attend regular meetings and contribute whenever needed. We will always remember her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time. May she rest in peace and God bless her soul.
So far, we have received the following in-lieu of flowers donations for AGBU. We would like to sincerely thank the donors for their generous contributions in Nairi’s memory. These donations will help ensure that our mission to promote the Armenian heritage and to serve Armenians both in Armenia and the Diaspora continues successfully.
To the AGBU Toronto Chapter:
Mr. Kerop Kouyoumdjian $500
Mr. & Mrs. Noubar Yeretsian $500
Ms. Sita Ohannessian $250
Mr. & Mrs. Berge Papazian $200
Ms. Knar Basmadjian $100
Mrs. Shake and Dr. Isa Basmajian $100
Mr. Harry Artinian $100
Dr. & Mrs. Jack Sakarya $100
Mr. & Mrs. George Derghazarian $50
To the AGBU Zaroukian School:
Mr. & Mrs. Adom Knadjian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Alexan Baltayan $75
Miss Taline Baltayan $50
Mr. & Mrs. Movses Bederian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Takvor Hopyan $50
Mr. & Mrs. Soghomon Meneshian $30
Armenian Courses for Adults
Armenian courses for beginners are being held at the AGBU Centre in Toronto since February 2010. Students over 18 years old get together once a week and learn from a highly qualified teacher, Mrs. Rosa Ter Haroutunian.
“All participants, who share a common desire to learn written and spoken Armenian, get together for just 1 hour every week… we learn techniques such as gradual introduction and practice with the new alphabet, listening to music, learning lyrics, conversation, discussions, and also having fun. All these help us in new language acquisition and, judging from the first few weeks of this winter session, it is obvious that all students are fully committed to attending classes and making this a very meaningful and lasting experience.”
Jolanta
“Having not read or written Armenian since Armenian Summer School and Armenian Saturday School which was 27 years ago, the Armenian lessons at AGBU have been very beneficial to me thanks to the knowledge and teaching skills of Rosa Ter Haroutunian.”
Armen Onnig