Ann Arbor Polonia Association

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09/18/2026

Dear Friends,

Thank you all for joining us for our second “Let’s Get to Know Each Other” event. We hope you enjoyed Władek and Joasia’s presentations and had a chance to connect with others in our community.
We also received several questions about the possibility of using the Volterra school facilities, as well as about opportunities to support the school through donations.

If you would like to make a donation, you may send a check to:
Volterra–Detroit Foundation
1502 Longshore
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
For information about using the school facilities, please contact Joasia at 734-995-0352.

09/16/2026

Do you remember the unforgettable concert by Scholares Minores pro Musica Antiqua in Ann Arbor? 🎶

Watch this short interview with Amy Olszewski, conducted by Ania Kryczek, and hear the story behind the concert and about the determination, hard work, and dedication that made it possible.

Once again, a huge thank-you to the Polish Cultural Fund -Ann Arbor and the Polish-American Federal Credit Union for their financial support; Old St. Patrick Catholic Church for providing accommodations; and our wonderful AAPA and Polska Szkoła w Ann Arbor community for hosting, driving, feeding, and entertaining our guests.

Finally, we would like to recognize Alina Klin and Brian Malski from Friends of Polish Art, who organized and sponsored the fundraising campaign for the chartered bus. Without their support, the Michigan tour simply would not have been possible.

Wczoraj kolejny raz dzięki gościnności Agaty Dow mieliśmy okazję poznać Joasię i Władka Fuchs.Najpierw Joasia wprowadził...
09/14/2026

Wczoraj kolejny raz dzięki gościnności Agaty Dow mieliśmy okazję poznać Joasię i Władka Fuchs.

Najpierw Joasia wprowadziła nas w piękno, historię i unikalny charakter Volterry, z przeuroczą swadą i ciepłem, które sprawiły, że prawie zapomnieliśmy, że jesteśmy w Michigan, a nie w Toskanii.
Następnie Władek najpierw uświadomił nam, że czasem prezent może stać się… kłopotem 😉, że nie zawsze można liczyć na wsparcie, by w końcu napełnić nas falą optymizmu i przekonaniem, że upór, determinacja i praca z lokalną społecznością mogą prowadzić do spektakularnego sukcesu.
A całość została pięknie domknięta, niczym idealne koło, liczbą "22/7". 😊

Dziękujemy wszystkim za tak liczne przybycie i za wspólnie spędzony wieczór!

Please join us for an evening with Joanna and Wladek Fuchs on September 13 at 6:00 p.m., hosted by Agata Dow.Joanna and ...
09/06/2026

Please join us for an evening with Joanna and Wladek Fuchs on September 13 at 6:00 p.m., hosted by Agata Dow.

Joanna and Wladek teach at the School of Architecture at the University of Detroit Mercy and lead the Volterra–Detroit Foundation, which organizes study-abroad programs for American students in the historic Italian town of Volterra.

They will share the remarkable story of the foundation and speak about the cultural inspirations and research into ancient Roman architecture that Volterra has inspired.

We hope you can join us for this fascinating presentation and an enjoyable evening together!

1 września 1939 r atak niemieckiego pancernika "Schleswig-Holstein" na polską składnicę wojskową na Westerplatte był jed...
09/01/2026

1 września 1939 r atak niemieckiego pancernika "Schleswig-Holstein" na polską składnicę wojskową na Westerplatte był jednym z pierwszych wydarzeń rozpoczynających II wojnę światową.

Tragiczne doświadczenia Powstania Warszawskiego, masowe wysiedlenia łagry, obozy koncentracyjne oraz utrata niepodległości na rzecz ZSRR zrodziły w narodzie trwałe poczucie krzywdy, nieufności wobec obcych mocarstw oraz lęk przed ponowną utratą suwerenności.

Ta zbiorowa rana, podsycana przez powojenną cenzurę komunistyczną, ukształtowała specyficzną polską kulturę pamięci narodowej, opartą na kulcie męczeństwa, bohaterstwa i pamięci o ofiarach, której skutki społeczne i psychologiczne są widoczne do dziś.

Dziś, 31 sierpnia, w rocznicę podpisania Porozumień Sierpniowych, warto na chwilę zatrzymać się i przypomnieć sobie, że ...
08/31/2026

Dziś, 31 sierpnia, w rocznicę podpisania Porozumień Sierpniowych, warto na chwilę zatrzymać się i przypomnieć sobie, że Polacy potrafili być razem wtedy, gdy stawką były rzeczy naprawdę ważne.

W czasach dzisiejszych ostrych podziałów politycznych łatwo dać się przekonać, że różnią nas rzeczy fundamentalne. A przecież większość z nas chce tego samego: bezpieczeństwa, dobrej przyszłości dla naszych dzieci, uczciwości i kraju, w którym dobrze się żyje.

Historia uczy, że wobec prawdziwych wyzwań stać nas na jedność. Nie dajmy sobie o tym zapomnieć.



Podpisanie porozumienia przez Lecha Wałęsę (P) i wicepremiera Mieczysława Jagielskiego (L), fot. Getty Images/ Marc BULKA/Gamma-Rapho

Dear Polonia Community,Unfortunately, due to today’s weather forecast, including rain and thunderstorms, we have made th...
08/30/2026

Dear Polonia Community,

Unfortunately, due to today’s weather forecast, including rain and thunderstorms, we have made the difficult decision to CANCEL today’s Annual Polonia Picnic at Dexter-Huron Metropark.

For everyone’s safety, the River Polonia Parade is also cancelled.

We are very sorry for the disappointment. We were really looking forward to spending the afternoon together, enjoying good food, Polish spirit, and our wonderful community.

Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe, and we hope to see you soon at another Polonia event!

Ann Arbor Polonia Association

Ann Arbor Polonia Association of Ann Arbor would like to invite you for the Annual Polonia Picnic. When: SUNDAY August 3...
08/28/2026

Ann Arbor Polonia Association of Ann Arbor would like to invite you for the Annual Polonia Picnic.

When: SUNDAY August 30th, from 2:00pm to 6:00 pm (1:00 pm for participants of Floating Polish Swag Parade)
Where: Dexter Huron Metropark's Central Picnic Shelter
Admission: Free for active members of AAPA (paid 2026 dues), Others $6/person or $15 for family (of 3+)
Address: 6535 Huron River Drive, Dexter, MI 48130
Food: Grilled sausage and bottled water included with the admission
Please bring a side dish to share and some extra cash for the gift basket raffle!

Special Attraction: Floating Polish Swag Parade on your own boats/floating devices, if possible decorated with Polish symbols.
Gathering at 1 PM (further details below).

River Polonia Parade

During the picnic, we are planning to organize a 30-minute raft float (River Polonia Parade) down the Huron River. We plan to float from the bridge in Dexter to the picnic site in Dexter-Huron Metropark. The parade will be led and organized by Wojciech Szeliga.

This short stretch of the river is very calm, without any rapids, and you can participate using any floating device (including an air mattress). The parade will start at 1:00 pm. The starting point is about a 10-minute drive upstream from the picnic site. We can provide transportation for participants, as long as their floating equipment is of an appropriate size. All interested participants are kindly asked to bring their own floating device, as well as flags, scarves, pennants, and other Polish-themed items to highlight the festive character of the parade.

Please note that all participants take part in all the events at their own risk.

We are really lucky to have so much happening right here in Ann Arbor around Polish studies and Polish culture. The Cope...
08/28/2026

We are really lucky to have so much happening right here in Ann Arbor around Polish studies and Polish culture. The Copernicus Center at the University of Michigan brings together lectures, events, research and many other activities, and they are right here in Ann Arbor!

The new 2026 issue of "Kopernikana" is a great way to see what’s been happening and what’s coming up. Take a look, you may find something you’d like to join or learn more about!

👉 https://myumi.ch/mVV1n





Last year, three young people from our Ann Arbor area were among the winners of the Youth Literary Competition and they ...
08/25/2026

Last year, three young people from our Ann Arbor area were among the winners of the Youth Literary Competition and they had a wonderful, fun and inspiring experience!

This is a great opportunity to write, learn about Polish American history and culture, and have your work recognized!

Open to students in grades 4–12 with entries accepted in English or Polish. The deadline has been extended to September 15, 2026.

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