ARMENIAN HOUSE
The Ladies Committee
The volunteers, friendships and traditions at the heart of Armenian House.
A tradition of bringing people together.
Founded in the 1970s by Mrs Anahid Gorgodian, the Armenian House Ladies Committee has helped keep the doors open to all Armenians through lectures, book launches, art exhibitions, concerts, fundraising lunches and Christmas celebrations.
After Mrs Gorgodian’s retirement, Araxie Heghoyan was elected Chair. Around ten volunteers continue this work, including annual visits to places of historical interest and gatherings with blessings from the clergy.
In 1991 the committee joined the Embassy, with Dr Armen Sarkissian’s support, at the International Fair at Kensington Town Hall, raising funds for orphans worldwide. Mrs Hourig Tanielian’s generosity supported this work. Princess Alexandra, the fair’s patron, sent letters of appreciation from Buckingham Palace.
The committee meets on the first Thursday of each month at 11am. All Armenian ladies are welcome.
Araxie Heghoyan — Chairman · Mimi Bacon — Vice-Chairman · Gassia Yardim — Secretary · Yvonne Torikian — Treasurer. Advisers: Ojik Brose, Angele Arevian, Marie Assadourian, Sylvia Knadjian and Rosemarie Hindoyan.