November 11th is the National Independence Day (Narodowe Swieto Niepodleglosci) in Poland, commemorating the nation's regaining of sovereignty in 1918 after 123 years under partition. Following centuries of being divided among the Kingdom of Prussia, Russian Empire and Habsburg Empire, Poland ceased to exist as a sovereign state. November 11th marks Poland's rebirth on the world map after the end of World War I.
On Sunday Nov, 9th th at 12:30 Holy Mass for the Homeland will be celebrated at the Holy Trinity Church at 1035 Elllis Str. East.
Wrath Laying Ceremony led by Polish Army Veterans Association(Post 126) will take place around 13:45 under the Commemorative Plaques in front of Dom Polski at 1275 Langlois Ave.
Independance Day Academy at 14:30 to follow at Dom Polski Hall. Performances by: Polish Scouting Association in Windsor (ZHP Windsor), Students of Polish Language School at the Holy Trinity Parish, Tatry Song & Dance Ensemble and Polskie Nadzieje. Admission free. Everyone is Welcome.
For more information and programme details please contact: Mrs Danuta Pogorzelska - email: dpogorzelska@polishclubwindsor.ca or call Dom Polski (519) 253 – 2708
