The Anglo-Indian Australasian Association of Victoria


NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2024
PROGRAMME FOR DECEMBER 2024

Fri 6th, 7th and 8th: Second Carols Singing Trip to Echuca-. 3 days and 2 nights staying at the Moana Resort. Music by Lloyd Seaman. Cost: Members $ 400.00, Non-Members $ 450.00. Includes Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch, Paddle-steamer Cruise down the Murray River.  This trip is full.  Waiting list applies.

Sat 14th:  Annual Carol Singing Dinner Dance at Sacred Heart Hall, Oakleigh.  From 7 P.M to midnight. Live music by Cool Cats Combo & Rick Charles. Cost: Members $40.00, Non-Members $50.00.  Children under 5 FREE and Children 5 to 12 $20.00.  Includes buffet dinner, music, tea and coffee. BYO Alcohol & soft drinks. Ladies and gents must wear Christmas Colours. Raffle $5 for 3 tickets.

Sun 15th: 1.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M. Free Children's Christmas party for members children, who are under 12 years of age in honour of the late Mr. Ivan D'Cruze.  Cost: Adults Members $ 15.00, Non-Members $ 30.00 and Non-Members children under 12 years of age pay $ 20.00. Includes dinner for adults and children. All parents need to bring a gift for Santa to give to their children; all children will receive a Santa bag for Christmas from the Association. Raffle $5 for 3 tickets.


Sat. 21st: Our Association will be celebrating a mass on Saturday the 21st of December at 5.30 P.M at the Oakleigh Sacred Heart Church for the above souls that we lost in 2024.
The Association has purchased triple lawn site at Springvale Botanical Cemetery at Casuarina for the final resting place of our members. This will apply to the less-fortunate who wish to be rested at a minimum cost. Family members can still install a plague 2x4 inches for the head stone for their loved one.

Thu 26th: Boxing Day Members Reunion for Coach tours & Dance - A Night to reminisce. This event is proudly sponsored by Dr. Russell & Mrs. Jean D'Souza. Raffle $5 for 3 tickets
Cost: Members $ 20.00 Non-Members $40. Live Music Eruption Duo and Everest.   Light dinner provided B.Y.O all drinks.  Raffle $5 for 3 tickets

Tue 31st:  Gala New Year's Eve Dinner dance at Sacred Heart Hall, Oakleigh from 7 P.M. to 1.30 A.M. Non-stop by two famous bands "EVEREST and TRIOS". Cost: Members $ 50.00 and Non-Members $60.00.  Children under 5 FREE and Children 5 to 12 $20.00  Including buffet dinner,  tea and coffee.  B.Y.O all drinks. Raffle $5 for 3 tickets


Fri. 1st to Tues. 5th: Melbourne Cup Weekend. 5 days and 4 nights weekend to Sydney-Canberra, 2 nights in Sydney at the Rydges Motel, 2 nights in Canberra at the Pavilion Hotel. Cost: Members $900.00, Non-Members $1,000.00. Includes coach travel, motel accommodation, daily breakfast and 2 dinners.  (Please bring your hats and fascinators to celebrate  Melbourne Cup Day with Celine's Fashion Parade).

Sun 10th: Food Festival at Oakleigh Sacred Heart Hall. Members are welcome to run a stall. Food or bric-a-brac. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. 

Sun 17th: 53rd Annual General Meeting of the Association. Commencing at 12.00 P.M to 5.30 P.M.  Whist starts at midday including lunch at 1.00 P.M, 5 games of bingo and live music by Lloyd Seamann. The AGM will start 4.00 P.M, all financial members are welcome to attend.  BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00.

Fri 29th, Sat 30th and Sun 1st Dec:  First Carols Singing Trip to Lakes Entrance. 3 days and 2 nights.
Coach 1- 1st pickup at 7.30 A.M from Woolworths Clarinda, 2nd pickup at 8.00 A.M from Oakleigh RSL.
Coach 2 - 1st Pickup at 7.30 A.M from St Joseph's Corner, 2nd Pick up at St Kevin's Parish Hampton Park.
Cost: Members $400.00, Non-Members $450.00. Includes all your travel, twin-share motel accommodation, Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast, lunch and a 2-hour cruise on Gippsland Lakes. (All members who are on the 1st Carols Trip will receive a full detailed Itinerary for this trip).

PROGRAMME FOR NOVEMBER 2024