The Anglo-Indian Australasian Association of Victoria
JULY 2023
Sat 1st July: Snow Trip to Mount Buller – (Details and cost to be notified).
Wed. 5th to Wed. 19th July: Tour to Darwin COST: MEMBERS $3,800 NON-MEMBERS $4,000 INCLUDES TWIN SHARE MOTEL ACCOMODATION, AIRFARE, TOURING, DAILY BREAKFAST, 8 DINNERS AT MOTEL.
Members need to first register their expression of interest, by email to aiaa1971@hotmail.com.
(Full Detailed Itinerary for this trip is under Itineraries/Tours - July 2023)
AUGUST 2023
20 days Tour to the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast – (Dates and cost to be notified).
SEPTEMBER 2023
Departing Early September - EXPERIENCE THE FASCINATING HISTORY OF HOLYLAND, TURKEY & GREECE* Prices to be advised soon
Register now without obligation
Call: Rodney/Geraldine on 0407 424 365 / 0434 528 265 Or Call: Amazing Destinations on 1300 66 20 34
Small Brief Itinerary under Tour/Itineraries - September 2023
Sat. 23rd: 52nd Anniversary Ball at Springvale Town Hall from 7.00 P.M to 1.00 A.M. Live music by 'Eruption Duo' and 'Everest'. 'Mini Elvis Tribute by Rick Charles. Entree, buffet dinner, dessert, tea and coffee. A bottle of red and white wine on each table. B.Y.O spirits. Cost: Members $50.00, Non-Members $55.00, children 5-12 years $25.00. (Full dance brochure under Dances - September 2023).
OCTOBER 2023
Mon. 16th to Mon. 23rd: 8 Days – 7 nights to Adelaide, Victor Harbour and Kangaroo Island. (Details and Cost to be notified).
Sun. 29th: Gala Lunch and Dance – 4-hour Cruise down the Yarra River on the Yarra Empress from 1.00 P.M to 5.00 P.M. Live music by Rocking Solo Entertainer ‘Brendon Scott’. Cost Members: $60.00, Non-Members $70.00. The cost lunch, sweets, red and white cask wine and cask wine Departure from Southgate Berth – Southgate Promenade. Boarding the cruise at 12.45P.M. A coach will be available for members who wish to take the coach. First pick 11.00 A.M at St Kevin’s Hampton Park, 11.30 A.M St Joseph’s Corner, Noble Park, 11.45 A.M Woolworths, Clarinda and 12.00 P.M Oakeigh RSL. For the coach it will be $15.00 extra per-person. For tickets please email aiaa1971@hotmail.com or ring Rodney Almeida on 95696034 or 0407 424 365 or Ken D'Souza on 0423 924 486. (This cruise is postponed until Sunday 29th October 2023).
NOVEMBER 2023
Departing 8th November EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF SOUTH AFRICA, MAURITIUS & DUBAI*
Register now without obligation. Limited seats available. Cost $7400.00 twin share. $2000.00 deposit must be paid at the time of booking
Call: Rodney/Geraldine on 0407 424 365 / 0434 528 265 Or Call: Amazing Destinations on 1300 66 20 34
Email: Enquiry@amazingdestinations.com.au
Full Itinerary under Tours/Itineraries - November 2023
Wed. 15th to Wed. 29th: 14 Nights Cruise on the Grand Princess to the North and South Island of New Zealand. Leaving Melbourne and returning to Melbourne. Balcony Cabin $2499.00 (with 235 onboard credits). For further details and to secure your booking with a deposit, please contact Emmanuella from Where to Travel Agency directly on 9576 0166 ASAP.
DECEMBER 2023
Fri. 1st, Sat. 2nd, Sun. 3rd: 1st Carols Trip to Lakes Entrance. (Details and cost to be notified).
Fri. 8th, Sat. 9th, Sun. 10th: 2nd Carols Trip to Swan Hill (Details and cost to be notified).
Sat. 16th: Annual Carol Singing Dinner Dance at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. (Bands and Cost to be notified).
Sun.17th: Annual Children’s Party to be held only if we have the Children’s parents help the Committee to organise the Party.
Sun. 4th: FREE EVENT FOR MEMBERS - Thanksgiving Mass and lunch at Sacred Heart Hall, 19 Johnston Street, Oakleigh. (This hall is located behind Sacred Heart Catholic Church). To celebrate Community Day. 12.30 P.M Mass followed by lunch and dancing to a wonderful young band called 'Decades' with Bingo, Games and Raffle. Advance bookings to Geraldine Borgonha on 0434 528 265 and Raelene Kelly on 0400 539 124.Due to limited capacity at the hall, there will be no entry allowed on the day, unless you have booked in advance.
THIS EVENT IS FULL
NOTE: THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR FINANCIAL MEMBERS ONLY. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2023 ARE PAID BEFORE BOOKING.
We wish to thank the Programs and Grants Team (Multicultural Festivals and Events) Multicultural Affairs Department and Families, Fairness and Housing for providing us a grant towards this event.
Fri. 9th: Every Second Friday of each month Midday Melodies, at Clayton RSL, 171 Carinish Road, Clayton. From 12.00 P.M to 3.00 P.M. Cost: $20.00 including entry and lunch.
Sat. 10th, Sun. 11th & Mon. 12th: King's Birthday Weekend – 3 Days – 2 nights to the Grampians. Cost: Members $350.00, Non-Members $400.00, the cost includes coach travel, twin-share motel accommodation, breakfast’s and dinners. Full Itinerary under Tours/Itineraries - June 2023).
Fri. 16th, Sat. 17th & Sum. 18th: Country Music to Corowa RSL Club. Fri. 16th, Sat. 17th & Sum. 18th: Country Music to Corowa RSL Club includes 2 Breakfasts and 1 Dinner. Cost: Members: $300 Non-Members $350 The cost includes coach travel, twin-share accommodation. (This trip is full). (Full Itinerary under Tours and Itineraries June - 2023)
Fri. 16th to Mon. 26th: 11 days 10 Nights to Singapore and Malaysia (Full Itinerary under Itineraries - June 2023. (Please contact for Masood from Amazing Destinations on Whats App 0451 580 640.
Sun. 18th: Sunday Social – Whist, Lunch and Bingo at Oakleigh Hall, 144 Drummond Street, Oakleigh. From 12.00 noon to 6.00 P.M. Whist at 12.00 noon a two course Indian lunch at 1.00 P.M with unlimited tea and coffee and a glass of wine. Followed by 10 games of bingo and live music. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00.
Sat. 24th: Sausage Sizzle at Keysborough Bunnings located at the corner of Cheltenham and Springvale Road. Run by the Anglo-Indian Association from 9.00 A.M to 4.00 P.M. Members/Guests - Please volunteer to help and support us by visiting Bunnings. We thank Goodman Fielder, Clayton South for their support with the finest bread. We thank Pam and her troupe of line dancers for their entertainment. Pam can be contacted at Social Dance Moves on 0412534029 for classes on Saturdays $10 per class.Geraldine can be contacted for getting on the roster to help us during the day.
Sat. 4th: Sausage Sizzle at Keysborough Bunnings located at the corner of Cheltenham and Springvale Road. Run by the Anglo-Indian Association from 9.00 A.M to 4.00 P.M. Members/Guests - Please volunteer to help and support us by visiting Bunnings.
We thank Goodman Fielder, Clayton South for their support with the finest bread. We thank Pam and her troupe of line dancers for their entertainment. Pam can be contacted at Social Dance Moves on 0412534029 for classes on Saturdays $10 per class.
Fri. 10th: Every Second Friday of each month Morning Melodies, at Clayton RSL, 171 Carinish Road, Clayton. From 12.00 P.M to 3.00 P.M. Cost $10.00. Senior lunches can be purchased in the dining area.
Sat. 11th, Sun. 12th & Mon. 13th: 3 Days – 2Nights Labour Day Weekend to Grampians, Halls Gap/Ararat and Stawell. Cost: Members $300.00 Non-Members $350.00 INCL. Twin-Share Motel Accommodation, Coach travel, cooked buffet breakfast on Sunday and Monday. (Full Itinerary under Tours/Itineraries March 2023.
Sun. 19th: St Joseph’s Feast and the 29th Year of St Joseph’s Rooming House Opening at St Joseph’s Rooming House, 25 Llewellyn Court, Noble Park for Mass, lunch and bingo. Mass at Midday followed by lunch and bingo. Cost: Members: $10.00.
Sun 26th: to Sat. 1st April: 7 Days – 6 Nights to Tasmania by Plane, and Coach- 1 night in Devonport, 3 nights in Launceston, 3 nights in Hobart. Cost: MEMBERS $1,600 AND NON-MEMBERS $1,700 - THIS IN INCLUSIVE OF TRANSPORT TO THE AIRPORT, AIRFARES AND ACCOMMODATION IN TASMANIA. BREAKFAST PROVIDED FROM MONDAY 27TH MARCH TO SATURDAY 1ST APRIL 2023. DINNER PROVIDED FROM MONDAY 27TH MARCH TO FRIDAY 31ST MARCH 2023. (Full Itinerary under Tours/Itineraries - March 2023)
Sun. 26th: Sunday Social – Whist, Lunch and Bingo at Oakleigh Hall, 144 Drummond Street, Oakleigh. From 12.00 noon to 6.00 P.M. Whist at 12.00 noon a two course Indian lunch at 1.00 P.M with unlimited tea and coffee and a glass of wine. Followed by 10 games of bingo and live music. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Cost: Members $20.00, Non-Members $25.00.
Fri. 7th to Tues.11th: 5 days – 4 nights to Canberra visiting Sydney, Parliament House, Mint, War Museum. Easter Dinner Dance at the Pavilion Hotel, Canberra. Cost: Members $850.00, Non-Members - $900.00, the cost includes coach travel, twin-share Motel accommodation, breakfast and dinners.
Sun. 9th: Easter Sunday Dinner Dance at 1001 Nights Reception, Sommerville Road, Hampton Park. 7pm to 1am. Live Music by "Eruption Duo" - Rick Charles & Gerard Daniels and "N2MEWSIC". Buffet Dinner, Dessert, Tea, Coffee, Soft Drinks & Wine. PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Cost: Members $35.00, Non-Members $45.00, children under 5 to 12 years old $25.00. (Dance Brochure under Dances - April 2023).
Fri. 14th: Every Second Friday of each month Midday Melodies, at Clayton RSL, 171 Carinish Road, Clayton. From 12.00 P.M to 3.00 P.M. Cost $20.00 including entry and lunch.
Sun. 16th: Sunday Social – Whist, Lunch and Bingo at Oakleigh Hall, 144 Drummond Street, Oakleigh. From 12.00 noon to 6.00 P.M. Whist at 12.00 noon a two course Indian lunch at 1.00 P.M with unlimited tea and coffee and a glass of wine. Followed by 10 games of bingo and live music. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00.
Sun. 16th: Divine Mercy Sunday from 2:00pm at our Lady Ta' Pinu Shrine at Bacchus Marsh. If interested to book a seat on the bus leaving Noble Park, Clarinda or Oakleigh, please contact Rodney or email aiaa1971@hotmail.com.
Wed 19th, Thur 20th & Fri 21st: 3 Days – 2Nights Midweek trip to Bright and Beechworth. Cost: Members: $300.00 Non-Members $350.00. The cost includes coach travel, twin-share accommodation, dinner on Wednesday, buffet breakfast on Thursday and Friday. (This trip is full.) (Second Trip going in May).
Sat. 22nd to Tues.25th:4 Days & 3 Nights to Mildura, Swan Hill and Echuca, Cost: Members $420.00 Non-Members $470.00 INCL. Twin-Share Motel Accommodation, coach travel, cooked breakfast on Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday. Dinner on Monday. ( Full Itinerary under Tours and Itineraries April 2023).
Sun. 23rd: Gala Lunch and Dance – 4-hour Cruise down the Yarra River on the Yarra Empress from 1.00 P.M to 5.00 P.M. Live music by Rocking Solo Entertainer ‘Brendon Scott’. Cost Members: $60.00, Non-Members $70.00. The cost lunch, sweets, red and white cask wine and cask wine Departure from Southgate Berth – Southgate Promenade. Boarding the cruise at 12.45P.M. A coach will be available for members who wish to take the coach. First pick 11.00 A.M at St Kevin’s Hampton Park, 11.30 A.M St Joseph’s Corner, Noble Park, 11.45 A.M Woolworths, Clarinda and 12.00 P.M Oakeigh RSL. For the coach it will be $15.00 extra per-person. For tickets please email aiaa1971@hotmail.com or ring Rodney Almeida on 95696034 or 0407 424 365 or Ken D'Souza on 0423 924 486. (This cruise is postponed until Sunday 29th October 2023).
Fri. 10th: Every Second Friday of each month Morning Melodies, at Clayton RSL, 171 Carinish Road, Clayton. From 11.00 A.M to 2.00 P.M. Fri. 10th: Every Second Friday of each month Morning Melodies, at Clayton RSL, 171 Carinish Road, Clayton. From 11.00 A.M to 2.00 P.M. Cost $10.00. Senior lunches can be purchased in the dining area.
Sat.18th: Celebrating Valentine’s Day at Clayton RSL – 171 Carinish Road, Clayton. From 7.30 P.M to 11.30 P.M. Live music by Alex Matthews. A bottle of red wine and white wine will be on each table. Cost: Members $20.00, Non-Members $25.00. (Dinner Is available to purchase at the bistro. At adult and senior pricing. This is an extra cost).
Sun. 19th: Sunday Social – Whist, Lunch and Bingo at Oakleigh Hall, 144 Drummond Street, Oakleigh. From 12.00 noon to 6.00 P.M. Whist at 12.00 noon a two course Indian lunch at 1.00 P.M with unlimited tea and coffee and a glass of wine. Followed by 10 games of bingo and live music, by Andy D’Rozario-Lonestar. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Cost: Members $20.00, Non-Members $25.00.
Sat. 25th & Sun. 26th : Weekend trip to Echuca and Swan Hill. Cost: Members $200.00, Non-Members: $250.00. The cost includes Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch, twin-share accommodation and coach travel. (Itinerary under Tours/Itineraries - February 2023)
Sat. 6th: 52nd Annual May Queen Dinner Dance at Sacred Heart Hall, 19 Johnston Street, Oakleigh. (This hall is located behind Sacred Heart Catholic Church). From 7.00 P.M to Midnight. Indian buffet dinner, desserts tea and coffee with live music the ever most popular Phoenix. Cost: Members: $35.00, Non-Members $45.00. (Dance Brochure under Dances - May 2023).
Tues. 9th to Thurs. 11th:Second Trip to Bright - 3 Days – 2Nights Midweek trip to Bright and Beechworth. Cost: Members: $300.00 Non-Members $350.00. The cost includes coach travel, twin-share accommodation, dinner on Wednesday, buffet breakfast on Thursday and Friday. (Full Itinerary under Itineraries - May 2023).
Fri. 12th: Every Second Friday of each month Midday Melodies, at Clayton RSL, 171 Carinish Road, Clayton. From 12.00 P.M to 3.00 P.M. Live music by Sidney Rosario. Cost: $20.00 including entry and lunch.
Sun. 14th: Mother’s Day Celebration at Sandown Park Hotel for lunch. (Music and cost to be notified).
Sun. 21st: Sunday Social – Whist, Lunch and Bingo at Oakleigh Hall, 144 Drummond Street, Oakleigh. From 12.00 noon to 6.00 P.M. Whist at 12.00 noon a two course Indian lunch at 1.00 P.M with unlimited tea and coffee and a glass of wine. Music by Locksley Myers. Followed by 10 games of bingo and live music. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Cost: Members $25.00 Non-Members $30.00.
Friday 26th to Sunday 28th: Third Trip to Bright - 3 Days – 2Nights Midweek trip to Bright and Beechworth. Cost: Members: $350.00 Non-Members $400.00 The cost includes coach travel, twin-share accommodation, buffet breakfast and two dinners. (Full Itinerary under Itineraries - May 2023).
THE PROGRAM FOR JULY TO NOVEMBER 2023
Every Second Friday July to November of each month Midday Melodies, at Clayton RSL, 171 Carinish Road, Clayton. From 12.00 P.M to 3.00 P.M. Cost $20.00. Includes entry and lunch.
Every third Sunday July to November Sunday Social – Whist, Lunch and Bingo at Oakleigh Hall, 144 Drummond Street, Oakleigh. From 12.00 noon to 6.00 P.M. Whist at 12.00 noon a two course Indian lunch at 1.00 P.M with unlimited tea and coffee and a glass of wine. Followed by 10 games of bingo and live music. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00.
TO ALL OUR MEMBERS IT WOULD BE NICE TO KEEP US UP TO DATE WITH YOUR MOBILE NUMBERS AND EMAIL ADDRESSES AS WE WOULD LIKE TO KEEP YOU BETTER INFORMED TO WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE ASSOCIATION AND KEEP YOU UP TO DATE IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES TO OUR NEWSLETTER.