EVENT CALENDAR
UPCOMING EVENTS
TUESDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2024
CHECK THE FLYER FOR DETAILS!
CAROLS NIGHT
Saturday, 7 December 2024
Prepare for the spirit of Christmas! Come with your family, children, and friends, enjoy the Christmas atmosphere, and sing with the choir!
Venue: AAIA Cultural Centre, Padbury
Time: 5.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Music: Association Choir and YOU!
Cost: Adults: $6.00; Children (4-14yrs): Free
Christmas cake and port wine will be provided
Licensed Bar: NO BYO DRINKS - BYO Snacks
Contact: Judy Gee 0406 760 224
Jennie: 0468 334 699
Sandy: 9401 3706
Joy: 0420 359 280
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS TREE
Sunday, 1 December 2024
An afternoon of fun-filled activities for all children, the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon with friends and most importantly, the chance to meet Santa Claus!
Venue: AAIA Cultural Centre, Padbury
Time: 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Cost: Member’s child FREE
Member’s grandchild $10
Non-Member’s child $13
Adult Member/ Non-Member $15
(Entry includes afternoon tea)
Please note 4 Adults per family
Contact: To register, call
Jennie: 0468 334 699
Sandy: 9401 3706
Joy: 0420 359 280
Payment: Bank Transfer or credit card
Last date to book: FRIDAY, 22 NOVEMBER OR EARLIER, IF SOLD OUT
WELFARE PRE-CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISING LUNCH
Sunday, 17 November 2024
Enjoy a hearty lunch in good company and help raise funds for our less fortunate Anglo-Indians on the Indian Subcontinent so they can have something special this Christmas.
Venue: AAIA Cultural Centre, Padbury
Time: 12 noon – 4.00 pm
Cost: $25.00 per person
Licensed Bar: No BYO
Contact Liz: 9332 1189; Joy: 0420 359 280
Office: 9401 3482
LAST DATE TO BOOK – Wednesday, 13 November 2024
LINE DANCING
Sunday, 10 November 2024
Line dancing has come to the Cultural Centre! DJ Adrian will teach you the skills and enjoyment of moving to the music. This is an opportunity not to be missed. Bring a friend.
Venue: AAIA Cultural Centre
Time: 1.00 – 3.00 pm
Music: DJ Adrian
Cost: $7.00 Members $10.00 Non Members
Contact: Office: 9401 3482 or Cornel 0416 606
TUESDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2024
MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH
Join us at our exciting race day when the whole country stops to watch the best of equine talent compete for $millions. Participate in the sweep and watch the greatest Australian race unfold on the big screen
Venue: AAIA Cultural Centre, Padbury
Time: 11.00am – 3pm
Cost: Members: $30
Non-members: $35
(Includes a glass of bubbly on arrival and yummy roast lunch)
Invest in the ever-popular Cup Sweep and join the hat parade
Book early to avoid disappointment
LAST DATE TO BOOK 25 OCTOBER 2024
OR EARLIER, IF BOOKED OUT
Licensed Bar: No BYO DRINKS - BYO SNACKS
Contact:
Office 9401 3482
Joy Gasper 0420 359 280
Shirley Olliver 0430 528 132
John Gasper 0420 359 280
Judy Gee 0406 760 224
PICNIC AT KINGS PARK
Sunday, 3 November 2024
Take a walk around to see the wildflowers. Then, come and join in the fun, games, and sing-along. I hope to see you there!
Venue: Kings Park: May Drive Parkland
(near Vietnam Memorial Pavilion)
in a shady area under the trees. Look out for a familiar face
Time: 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
Cost: No payment is required.
Bring along a picnic basket of goodies to share
Contact: Shirley Olliver on 0430 528 132
MEMBERS ONLY
Sunday, 27 October 2024
Venue: AAIA Cultural Centre, Padbury
Time: 11 am – 1.00 pmTea/Coffee and light refreshments will be available.
Get your tickets from anyone listed on the flyer.
Dance to the music of Rebound!
See out the old year and bring in the new with members and friends NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE Sunday, 31 December 2023 Not to be missed!
Numbers are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment!
Karties must be order by no later than 3 Dec 2023. These will be on sale after the first session of Carols.
GUESTS MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS EVENT TO ORDER KARTIES!
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
An afternoon of fun-filled activities for all children, the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon with friends and most importantly the chance to meet Santa Claus!
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
WELFARE CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISING LUNCH Sunday, 26 November 2023
Once again, an opportunity to enjoy a hearty lunch in good company and help raise funds for our less fortunate Anglo-Indians on the Indian Subcontinent.
Venue: AAIA Cultural Centre, Padbury
Time: 12 noon – 4.00 pm
Cost: $25.00 per person
Licensed Bar: No BYO
Contact Liz: 9332 1189; Joy: 0420 359 280 Office: 9401 3482
LAST DATE TO BOOK – Wednesday, 21 November 2023
CHRISTMAS – KUL KULS & MARZIPAN COOKING WORKSHOP Sunday, 19 November 2023
We invite families to this ‘Christmas’ cooking workshop. Bring the children, grandchildren and yourselves to learn the art of making these traditionally AI Christmas treats
Venue: AAIA Cultural Centre, Padbury
Time: 3.00 – 5.00 pm Cost: $5.00 per adult: (to cover cost of ingredients)
Children Free
Followed by Coffee/Tea and biscuits Or you might like to bring a plate to share
Contact Joy: 0420 359 280 Office: 9401 3482;
Book by Wednesday, 15 November 2023
PICNIC AT KINGS PARK Sunday, 12 November 2023
Take a walk around to see the wildflowers. Come and join in the fun, games and sing-along. Hope to see you there! Venue: Kings Park: May Drive Parkland (near Vietnam Memorial Pavilion) in a shady area under the trees. Look out for a familiar face.
Time: 11.00am – 3.00pm
Cost: No payment required.
Bring along a picnic basket of goodies to share.
Contact Shirley Olliver 0430 528 132
Melbourne Cup Flyer 2023.docxLimited number of seats. Book early to avoid disappointment.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Sunday, 29 October 2023
Annual General Meetings are a vital part of the Association and an opportunity to hear of our achievements and challenges experienced during the year. It also provides a forum for you, our members, to participate in the direction of the Association.
Venue: AAIA Cultural Centre, Padbury
Time: 11am – followed by lunch
Licensed bar: No BYO drinks
Lunch: $14 (bookings for lunch essential)
To book your lunch, call the office - 9401 3482
Our Burra Khana scheduled for 22 October has sold out! Book early next year so that you don't miss out.
Fundraiser Flyer.docxWe have an exciting, fun-filled night in store for you! It is another of the Welfare Committee fundraising ventures, and whilst our prime purpose is to raise funds, we also hope you will have a great deal of fun assisting our efforts. So please do come along and enjoy the evening with us.
Venue AAIA Cultural Centre
Date: Saturday 23rd September 2023
Time: 7.00 pm – 11.00 pm
Music: DJ Ken
Cost: Adult: $18 Children (4-15yrs): $8
Licensed Bar: Strictly no BYO
Some Snacks on sale
Contact: Liz 0407 715 560 or Joy 0420 359 280
AAIA FUND RAISING AFTERNOON
Join the AAIA Welfare Subcommittee for
‘Chaat revisited’
Pani Puri and other mouth-watering snacks and a sweet
Also – fun bingo, quiz, chat & chai
Date: Sunday, 18 June 2023
Where: Association Cultural Centre
Time: From 2 pm to 5 pm
Cost $18 per head
To book ring:
the office: 08 94013482 or Liz: 0407 715 560
INDIAN BUFFET
Sunday, 11 June 2023
An opportunity to taste a variety of Anglo-Indian dishes prepared by our very own members. This function has always been a great success and thoroughly enjoyed. Calling on all those fabulous cooks to display their culinary skills!
Venue: AAIA Cultural Centre
Time: 12noon - 4pm
Cost: Members $5 plus a dish of food
Non-Members $8 plus a dish of food
Children $3
Licensed Bar Strictly no BYO drinks -- BYO snacks only
Music, Games & Quiz
Contact: Office: 9401 3482 for bookings and payment
SUNDAY, 28 MAY 2023
POST MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH
Enjoy delicious lunch catered by CK Black Caterers, music and dancing, two rounds of “fun” bingo, wine and chocolate prizes!
Venue: Cultural Centre
Time: 12noon - 4pm
Music: ‘Maherajahs’
Cost: Members: $22
Non-members: $28
child (5-12yrs): $14
Licensed Bar - Strictly No BYO
Contact: Office: 9401 3482, Doug Noel: 9371 6967
Last date for booking – Monday, 22 May 2023 or earlier if booked out!
Menu
Old fashioned ghee rice with sultanas & roasted cashews
Pork Vindaloo
Bengali Potato with caramelised onions
Spicy Dhal & Chickpea Curry with Fried Cauliflower
Kachumbar Salad
Thai style Coleslaw with Chicken
Pappadums & Curd Chillies
Dessert: Cardamon Pannacotta, Fruit Jelly & Custard
Sunday, 30 October 2022 AGM - Members only
11am at the Cultural Centre, Padbury
Lunch is optional and requires booking
Tuesday, 1 November Melbourne Cup
Bookings have closed!
Picnic at Kings Park
Sunday, 13 November 2022
Time: 11.00am – 3.00pm
Take a walk around to see the wildflowers. Come and join in the fun, games and sing-along. Hope to see you there!
Venue: Kings Park, May Drive Parkland (near Vietnam Memorial Pavilion)
in a shady area under the trees. Look out for a familiar face
Cost: No payment required. Bring along a picnic basket of goodies to share
Contact Shirley: 0430 528 132
Welfare Christmas Fundraising Lunch
Sunday, 20 November 2022
Once again, an opportunity to enjoy a hearty lunch in good company and help raise funds for our less fortunate Anglo-Indians on the Indian Sub-continent.
Venue: AAIA Cultural Centre, Padbury
Time: 12 noon – 4pm
Cost: $22.00 per person
Licensed Bar: No BYO
Contact Office: 9401 3482; Liz: 9332 1189; Joy: 6107 6395
LAST DATE TO BOOK – Wednesday, 16 November 2022
Children's Christmas Tree
Sunday, 4 December 2022
Subcommittee/Adhoc Helpers' Lunch
Sunday, 5 February 2023
Valentine Lunch
Sunday, 12 February 2023
New Members' Tea
Sunday, 28 February 2023
International Food Fest
Sunday, 12 March 2023
Bingo/Lunch
Sunday, 19 March 2023
Autumn Dance
Saturday, 22 April 2023
Ecumenical Service
Saturday, 6 May 2023
Mothers' Day Lunch
Sunday, 28 May 2023
Indian Buffet
Sunday, 11 June 2023
Fundraiser
Sunday, 18 June 2023
Bingo/Lunch
Sunday, 25 June 2023
Karaoke
Sunday, 9 July 2023
Anglo-Indian Day Dance
Saturday, 29 July 2023
Anglo-Indian Day Lunch - Members Only
Sunday, 6 August 2023