PROGRAMME FOR SEPTEMBER 2024
PROGRAMME FOR DECEMBER 2024

Sun 4th: Celebrating Anglo-Indian Day at Sacred Heart Hall Oakleigh. Mass at 12.30 P.M at the Sacred Heart Church. Followed by Lunch, Bingo and live music by Don’s Party until 5.00 P.M.  Cost: Members $25.00 and Non-Members $30.00 Includes Lunch, coffee, tea. BYO Liquor & soft drinks


Mon 12th to Mon 26th: 15 Days and 14 Nights Coach tour to Queensland - 1 night stop in Dubbo, 6 nights in the Gold Coast, 5 nights in the Sunshine Coast, 1 night at Warwick and 1 night in Parkes. Cost: Members $2500.00 and Non Members $2600.00 including all your travel, twin-share Motel Accommodation and daily breakfast. 

We require 30 members to register this tour. Expression of Interest Only. No deposit to be paid until the tour is confirmed. Bookings Close Sunday 30th June 2024. (This Trip is full and waiting list applies).

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 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 Brendon Scott. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00. (Cancelled for this month).

Sat 24th and Sun 25th: Pokies Weekend trip to Tocumwal and Echuca 2 days and 1 night. Saturday night dinner and dance for 3 hours at the Tocumwal Golf club. Visit the Big Strawberry and the fruit farm. Cost: Members $120.00 and Non-Members $150.00 Includes coach travel, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch and twin-share motel accommodation.  (Small Itinerary under Tours and Itineraries  - August 2024). (This trip is full and waiting list applies - Second trip going on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September for those interested).

Fri 6th, 7th and 8th: Second Carols Singing Trip to Echuca-. 3 days and 2 nights staying at the Moana Resort. 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. 

Sat 14th: Annual Carol Singing Dinner Dance at Sacred Heart Hall, Oakleigh.  From 7.00 P.M to Midnight. Live music by Cool Cats Combo and Rick Charles. Cost: Members $40.00, Non-Members $50.00. Includes buffet dinner, music, tea and coffee. BYO Alcohol & soft drinks. Ladies and gents must wear Christmas Colours. 

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.  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.  

Thu 26th: Boxing Day Reunion of families and coach-tour groups conducted during the year.  From 7.00 P.M to Midnight. Live music by Eruption Duo and Everest. Cost: Members $20.00, Non Members $40.00. Light dinner, with music, bingo and dancing. A Night to meet and reminisce.  (This event is sponsored by Dr Russell and Mrs Jean D'Souza).

Tue 31st: Gala New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance at Sacred Heart Hall, Oakleigh from 7.30 P.M. to 1.30 A.M. Non-stop live music by Trios and Everest. Cost: Members $50.00 and Non-Members $70.00. Children $20.00. Children under 5 years not permitted. Includes buffet dinner, wine, tea and coffee. BYO Alcohol & soft drinks. Kids under 12 years not permitted. 


Wednesday 1st January - WATCH THIS SPACE- CRICKET MATCH FAMILY DAY @ Tatterson Reserve, Springvale 12 noon onwards proudly sponsored by City of Kingston's Grant.

Sat 5th: Day trip to the Rich River Golf club, Echuca.  Cost: Members $30.00 and Non-Members $35.00. Including coach travel and lunch.  

Sat 12th: 53rd Annual Anniversary Dinner Dance at Sacred Heart Hall Oakleigh. Non-stop music from 7.30 P.M to 11.30 PM by Everest and Rocking Tones, buffet dinner. Cost: Members $40.00, Non-Members $50.00. 

From Sat 12th: 19-day tour to Europe and cruise. Cost: $9,350 per person includes flights, accommodation and meals. For Booking, contact Masood on 1300-66-20-34. Masood will accompany the tour. 

Sun 20th: 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 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 Brendon Scott. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00 

Sun 27th:  4 hours Yarra River Cruise from 1.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M. Live music by Marceau Camille. Buffet lunch, tea, coffee and wine. Cost: Members $70.00, Non-Members $80.00. Please book early as there are limited seats.  

NEWSLETTER - APRIL TO DECEMBER 2024

Sat. 11th: 53rdAnnual May Queen Dinner Dance at Sacred Heart Hall, 19 Johnston Street, Oakleigh. From 7.00 P.M to Midnight. Indian buffet dinner, desserts tea and coffee with live music.  Cost: Members: $40.00, Non-Members $50.00. B.Y.O Alcohol & soft drinks. 

Fri. 17th, Sat 18th & Sun 19th: 3 days and 2 nights to Bright-Beechworth. 2 Nights at the Bright Chalet. Cost: Members $400.00 and Non-Members $450.00. The cost includes coach travel, motel accommodation, breakfasts and dinners.  

 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 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 Marceau Camille. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00.  

 Sat 25th: Day trip to Rich River Golf club, Echuca. Spending 3 hours at the club and two-course lunch will be provided. Cost: Members $30.00 and Non-Members $35.00. Includes coach travel and lunch.  

PLEASE NOTE: 

Trips will only go ahead if we have 30 people or more. Please do not transfer money into the account unless the trip and function has been confirmed. Please book your seats early. 

Costs published in this newsletter may be subject to change, if costs increase nearer to the date of the planned event.  

For those members who have not yet renewed their annual membership for 2024, Non-Member fees will apply to all events.  

Members are requested to update their email address to aiaa1971@hotmail.com to ensure that they receive regular updates. 

Sun 8th: Our Lady of Velankanni Feast at Sacred Heart Hall Oakleigh. Mass at 12.30 P.M. followed by lunch, bingo and music. Cost: Adults $20.00.


Sun. 8th: Our Lady of Vailankanni Feast Mass at Bacchus Marsh. Cost: $20.00 for coach travel, please make payment to our bank account.  


Sat. 14th and Sun. 15th: Pokies Weekend trip to Tocumwal and Echuca 2 days and 1 night. Saturday night dinner and dance for 3 hours at the Tocumwal Golf club. Visit the Big Strawberry and the fruit farm. Cost: Members $120.00 and Non-Members $150.00 Includes coach travel, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch and twin-share motel accommodation. (Small Itinerary under Tours and Itineraries  - September 2024). 


Sun 22nd: 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 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 Col Perkins. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00.

From Mon 23rd: Tour to India and Sri-Lanka- 24 days for $6,395. Tour to India only $ 5,695, Sri-Lanka only $ 2,995. Including Airfare, coach and most meals. For Booking, contact Masood on 1300-66-20-34.  

Fri. 27th, Sat 28th, Sun 29th:  AFL Grand Final Weekend, 3 days and 2 nights to the Grampians, staying at the resort. Cost: Members $350.00 and Non-Members $400.00 Includes coach travel, twin-share motel accommodation and breakfast.  

Mon 30th Sept to Mon 7th Oct: Senior Week free travel using Public Transport. Tour to Lakes Entrance for 3 nights. Cost will be notified. 

Sept-Oct: 21 days trip. Fly, drive to Darwin- Katherine Mount Isa-Cairns- Airlie Beach-Rockhampton - Brisbane- Melbourne. Fly to Darwin and return by coach. Cost and dates to be notified. 

PROGRAMME FOR JULY 2024

Sat 6th: Christmas in July dinner-dance at Sacred Heart Hall from 7.00 P.M to Midnight with live music by Col Perkins and Lloyd Seaman. Cost: Members $35.00, Non-Members $45.00, children 5 to 12 years $20.00 and under 5 years free. Includes buffet Indian dinner, tea and coffee.  B.Y.O Alcohol & soft-drinks.  (Dance brochure under Dances - July 2024).

Sat 6th: Snow trip to Mount Buller. Cost: Members $50.00, Non-Members $ 60.00 includes coach travel & entry ticket to the snow. Departs at 6.00 A.M and returns at 8.00 P.M.  


Fri. 12th to Sun. 14th: Winter Special to Lakes Entrance, Paynesville, Bairnsdale, Orbost. Cost: Members $300.00, Non Members $350.00. Includes all your coach travel, twin-share Motel Accommodation, 2 cooked breakfast and 2 dinners. (If interested please book your seats by return email. Trips will be confirmed once we get sufficient numbers.)


Sun. 14th: 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 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 Lloyd Seaman. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00. 

From Mon. 15th: 16 days tour to Bali and Vietnam. Including 4-star hotels, cruise, motel, meals, air tickets, guided tours. Cost: Members  $4,250 per person. For booking, contact Masood on 1300 66 20 34. 

PROGRAMME FOR AUGUST 2024
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PROGRAMME FOR JUNE 2024
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Sun 7th:  Day trip to Divine Mercy service at Bacchus Marsh. Cost: Members $ 20.00 

Sun. 7th to Sun. 14th: 8 Days – 7 Nights to Tasmania by Plane. 4 Nights in Launceston, 3 Nights in Hobart. Cost: Members $1600.00, Non-Members $1700.00 includes travel, daily breakfasts.  

 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 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 Locksley Meyers. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00.  

 Sun. 21st to Fri 26th: 6 Days and 5 Nights tour to Merimbula visiting Eden, Batesman Bay. Cost: Members $750.00, Non-Members $800.00 includes coach travel, twin-share motel accommodation, breakfasts. (Full Itinerary under (Tours/Itineraries - April 2024).

Thurs. 25th: Anzac Day Trip to Bendigo and Echuca. Cost: Members $50.00, Non-Members $60.00. Only includes coach travel and lunch. 

PROGRAMME FOR APRIL 2024
PROGRAMME FOR MAY 2024

Sat. 8th, Sun. 9th & Mon. 10th: King’s Birthday Weekend – 3 Days – 2nights to Bendigo, Echuca, Deniliquin, Tocumwal and Shepparton. Cost: Members $350.00, Non-Members $450.00 includes coach travel, twin-share motel accommodation, Sunday breakfast and lunch and Monday breakfast and lunch. (Full Itinerary under Tours/Itineraries - June 2024)

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 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 Brendon Scott. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Cost: Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00. 


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 11 A.M to 4 P.M. including lunch, bingo and live music by Marceau Camille. The meeting 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. 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.