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.docx

Limited 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.docx

We 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