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General assembly and movie night

The Chios Society of Greater Washington D.C. area held a General Assembly and movie night on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Hellenic Center located in Bethesda, Maryland Board members, Anthie Zairis, reviewed our excellent financial situation, Angela Costalas gave … Continue reading

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Chios members attend Greek Independence Day celebration

Chios DC members attended the Greek Independence Day celebration at Saint George in Bethesda, Maryland, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, organized by the Hellenic Prometheas society. The Chios DC chapter co-sponsored this event.

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Greek Independence celebration at Hellenic Center

Many Chios members and officers attended the Greek Independence Day celebration at the Hellenic Center on March 25, 2025.

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Parade in Baltimore – 2025

The Chios Society of Greater Washington, DC area attended the Greek Independence Day Parade in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Many members marched in the parade.

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Vasilopita Lunch 2025

The 2024 Vasilopita Luncheon was held at Wildfire in McLean, VA on Sunday, February 23, 2025. See the flyer for the Vasilopita Luncheon Speech Part 1 by Maria Stefanias, President of the Chios Society of Greater Washington DC area Speech … Continue reading

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Meeting with Senator Ben Cardin

Another memorable evening! Such an honor to be part of the team presenting Senator Ben Cardin with the Chian Lifetime Achievement Award. He and his team were so hospitable and welcoming. We thank him for his many years of service … Continue reading

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Meeting with Congressman Sarbanes

It was such an honor to meet with Congressman Sarbanes on 11/18/2024 to personally award him the Chian Lifetime Achievement Award, and to be the last Greek American women (Chians and Peloponnesians) to visit with him in his office before … Continue reading

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Memorial Service & Doxology celebrating Liberation of Chios

The Chios Society of Greater Washington, DC Area celebrated the 112th Anniversary of the Liberation of Chios at Saint Theodore Greek Orthodox Church on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. The Chios Society of Greater Washington, DC area donated $5,000 to the … Continue reading

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67th National Chian convention in Washington D.C.

Online Article about the 67th National Chian Convention held in Washington D.C. in October, 2024 Another online Article in the National Herald Message from Maria Kaniou-Stefanias, 67th National Chian Convention, Chair.Please note that this is a PDF Please note that … Continue reading

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In Memory of George Psillos

Please note that George Psillos was the President of our local Chios chapter for ten years.

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