Multicultural Senior Citizens Groups
Are you a senior citizen from a Greek, Italian or Hungarian background? Would you like to meet, socialise and talk with other seniors from your background? Would you like to make new friends?
At the John Pandazopoulos Public Hall at 76 Power Road, Doveton, the Berwick and District Greek Club meets on Mondays from 10am. To find out more, call John on 0413 411 220.
The Italian Corona Seniors Club meets at the same address on Tuesdays from 10am. For more information, call Francesca on 0411 295 792.
The Hungarian Seniors Seniors Group meets at the same address, on Wednesdays from 10am. To find out more, call Julius on 9544 9094.
These Seniors Groups and others at the hall will have been meeting in harmony together for the last 25 years next year.
Pearcedale Hall Carols
Join Pearcedale Public Hall this year as they host the carols for the whole community to enjoy.
Friday 23 December 6pm – 8pm at Pearcedale Public Hall, 45 Pearcedale Road, Pearcedale.
Carols by Twilight
Join the festive cheer on Christmas Eve! Come down to Max Pawsey Reserve for an evening of singing, family and activities.
Free to all (and to all a good night!).
Saturday 24 December 4.30pm – 9.30pm at Max Pawsey Reserve, 56-76 Fountain Drive, Narre Warren.
World Fare @ Night at the Dandenong Night Market
Come and celebrate what Dandenong Market is renowned for – great authentic street food and entertainment from around the world – consider yourself invited.
We’re adding to the flavour mix with live music, pop up wine bars, street theatre, cultural performances, boutique stalls, all under bright festival lights.
Each night will have a different offer, as diverse as Dandenong Market itself. And colourful, inclusive and fabulous free live entertainment every night.
We’re blending food, culture, music and retail together for an adventurous free family-friendly event that adds to a great summer vibe in the south east!
5, 12 and 19 January from 5pm to 9.30pm at the Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland Street, Dandenong.
Afghan women focus group
Bakhtar Community Organisation is organising a women focus group to be held every two weeks. The group has a key focus on developing and supporting Afghan women, especially the new arrivals to get connected in the community, receive relevant information to access the government services, overcome day to day challenges and integrate into Australian society. A light refreshment will also be provided. Details: info@bakhtar.org.au or 9703 2555 (Thursdays and Fridays).
Sunday 4 December 2pm at 23 – 47 Gunns Road, Hallam.
Food drive
Hallam Friends of Red Cross and Hallam Community Learning Centre are working together on a food drive for refugees in our local community. Anyone can make non-perishable food donations, which will be delivered to needy locals.
Donations can be dropped off Mondays-Fridays 10am-3pm at Hallam Community Learning Centre, 56 Kays Road Hallam. Details: 9703 1688 or 0455 566 570.
Christmas Day parkrun at Frog Hollow
Frog Hollow parkrun is excited to annouce our famous Christmas Day parkrun is back on this year.
Come in your best easy to run in Christmas dress up. Any Santas, reindeer, elves, presents, candy canes, christmas trees etc welcome.
We run off at 8am but request all runners arrive at 7.50am for our pre-run briefing.
Sunday 25 December at Frog Hollow Reserve, David Collins Drive, Endeavour Hills.
Summer of Fun – Saturday Series
Back by popular demand, our Summer of Fun – Saturday series is returning this December!
Join us every Saturday in December as we provide a day of entertainment, giveaways, activities and more!
What to expect:
– Kids Christmas Craft Hub – make a different Christmas craft each week!
– Face Painting and Balloon Modelling.
– Caricature Artist – receive a free hand-drawn portrait.
– Roving Christmas Carollers spreading Christmas cheer.
– Handball AFL fun with giveaways galore.
– Giant lawn games including Giant Jenga and Connect Four.
Saturday 24 December 11am – 3pm at Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre, corner Matthew Flinders Avenue and Heatherton Road, Endeavour Hills.
