Here we'll list events and activities scheduled for the year. We'll update this page frequently, so check back often to stay up to date.
FUNCTIONS FOR 2008/09
2008
November 22 - Founders Day Alms giving
Founders Day Alms Giving will be held at Melbourne Sri Lankan Buddhist Vihara" in Berwick. We would like to invite all the Anandians and their families and friends to take part in this special event. Date: 22nd of November 2008 (Sunday) Time: Please be there by 10.00am Venue: "Melbourne Sri Lankan Buddhist Vihara" in Berwick (125, Holmestead Road, Berwick). Melway 130J2 If you are able to participate in this meritorious event and prepare any food items,
please contact Rohitha, Kalinga, Kapila or any OBA committee memebers
December 05 : End of Year Party
This year's End of Year Party will be held at the Cinnamon Club , 1291 - 1293 Nepean Hwy, Cheltenham. We would like to invite all the Anandians and their families to take part in this event. Date: Friday 5th December 2008 Time: 7.30pm until Mid Night Venue: Cinnamon Club , 1291 - 1293 Nepean Hwy, Cheltenham Cost: $ 25.00 per person including children Food: Indian Buffet , Beer, Wine and Spirits BYO. Soft drinks have to be purchased at the Restaurant Please contact one of the following committee members to reserve your seats at your earliest convenience. (Seats are limited) Wijitha, Asanka or any OBA committee memebers
EVENTS ALREADY HELD FOR THE YEAR 2008/09
2008
On behalf of the newly elected committee, all members and well wishers are cordially invited to a “Bodhi Pooja’ to be held at Dandenong Temple, Hemming Street, Dandenong. Date: 8th of October 2008 (Wednesday) Time: Starting at 7.20pm. Please be there by 7.00pm Venue: Dandenong Temple, Hemming Street, Dandenong
September 27 : Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Old Anandians Association of Victoria is scheduled to be held on 27th Sepetember 2008 (4.00pm) at Clarinda Community Hall, 58 Viney Street, Clarinda (Melway Map Ref: 78J7 ).
Please submit your nominations using the form from the link below, 14 days prior to the AGM (13th Sepetember 2008) addressed to;
The Secretary
OAAV
P.O.Box 188
Cheltenham 3192, VIC
A sumptuous dinner and light entertainment has been planned and details will be published as soon as it has been finalised.
Secretary
EVENTS ALREADY HELD FOR THE YEAR 2007/08
Date: 19th of July 2008 Time: 7.30pm - 1.00am Venue: Kingston Hall (Formerly Moorabbin Town Hall) (Melway: 77 D5) Music: 'CORRINE, RONNIE, YASMIN, SOHAN and the X-periments' Donation: Adult $30.00 per head
Child $15.00 per headDress: Smart Casual Food: Strictly no BYO Food or drinks. Food can be purchased at the venue.
Please contact one of the following committee members to reserve your seats at your earliest convenience.
Bandula, Thepul, Rajeev, Rohitha, Asanka, Sujith or any OBA committee memebers
June 21 : Maroons Night ( SOLD OUT)
Date: 21st of June 2008 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Kingston Hall (Formerly Moorabbin Town Hall) (Melway: 77 D5) Music: 'CORRINE & RONNIE' backed by ‘Midnight Mist' Food: Eastern & Western Smorgasbord Price: $70 per person Dress: Formal Drinks: Limited amounts of soft drinks and alcohol is provided and if required, can be purchased from the bar. The premises are fully Licensed (NO BYO please) and additional spirits or wines can be purchased from the Bar.
Date: Friday 5th April 2008 Time: 7.30pm until Mid Night Venue: Sacred Heart Hall, 24 Johnson Street, Oakleigh, 3166 (Melway Ref. 69F8) Band: Sam De Silva Dinner: Sri Lankan Buffet with Hoppers & Rotti Drinks: B.Y.O Tickets: Adults $25.00 per person
Children $15.00 (6 - 12 years)
Children under 6 years - FreePlease contact Rajiv or any OBA committee memebers to purchase
tickets for the Family night.
Date: 21st March from 2.00 pm to 24th March 1.00 pm Venue: Licola village For more information, please contact Tyrone or OBA committee memebers.
Click the picture to view Easter Trip (2008) Photo Album
March 2 : Clean up Australia Day
Date Sunday 2nd March 2008 Time 8.00am to 11.30am. followed by a BBQ Place Mordialloc Creek and the adjoining Epsom wetlands (Melway Ref: 92 G2 - H2) Meeting point Car Park next to the cricket grounds (J Grut Reserve). The Car Park is located between Lamana St and Percy St on the Governor Road on the opposite site. (Melway Ref: 92H2). Please bring gloves, hats and sunscreen (in case we do not have enough gloves to distribute).
For more information, please contact Asanka or OBA committee memebers.
We invite you to attend our events. Our members are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the organization and how you can join. Prospective members are welcome to learn more about us by attending an event.