KINGSTON COUNCIL INVITES YOU TO BE PART OF

CULTURAL DIVERSITY WEEK

JOIN IN GAMES SHARE STORIES DISCOVER TRADITIONSEXPERIENCE CULTURES DINE ‘AROUND THE WORLD’

FAMILY PICNIC & MORE FREEHosted by: Central Bayside Community Health Services (CBCHS) Community Kitchen & Connect MyCare Groups

Enjoy a family picnic with games, sports and cultural performances to share cultures.

SUNDAY 17 MARCH 10.30am–2.30pm Grange Reserve, Osborne Ave, Clayton SouthRSVP 0402 582 288

EGYPTIAN ORIENTAL FOODHosted by Oakleigh Coptic Seniors Social Club

A showcase of Egyptian and Oriental food.

MONDAY 18 MARCH Noon–2pm 92 Bignell Road, East Bentleigh RSVP 0433 820 569

RUSSIAN CULTURAL FESTIVALVeterans will come together for Russian and Jewish musical performances. Light snacks provided.

MONDAY 18 MARCH 5pm 67 Argyle Street, St KildaRSVP 0419 115 480 to RSVP and further details

WORLD LUNCH & MEET UP EVENTS FREEHosted by Cheltenham Community Centre

Join a Harmony Day World Lunch to enjoy international foods and ‘Let’s Meet Up’ event to encourage ESL students to meet with other community members.

TUESDAY 19 & WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 11.30am–1pm Cheltenham Community CentreRSVP 9580 0095

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL DAY $5Hosted by Chu Chu Vietnamese

Enjoy Vietnamese food, line dancing classes, exercise and other activities for older seniors.

WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 10am–3pm Clarinda Community Centre RSVP Chuong Pham: 0421 128 748

HARMONY DAY FREEHosted by Heatherton Christian College

Join the school’s celebration of cultural diversity and sample food from different cultures.

THURSDAY 21 MARCH All day Kingston Rd, Clarinda RSVP 8551 6650

CELEBRATING LEMNIAN CULTURE $10 NON-MEMBERSHosted by Lemnian Community of Victoria

Celebrate 22 years of Lemnian Culture with Greek food, dancing, music and desserts.

THURSDAY 21 MARCH 10am–3pm906 Springvale Road, Braeside RSVP 0415 562 079

CLOSE THE GAP DAY FREEHosted by Central Bayside Community Health Services (CBCHS)

Raise awareness of the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians’ life expectancy.

THURSDAY 21 MARCH 11am–1pm Mordialloc Life Saving Club, 199 Beach Road, Mordialloc RSVP 8587 0289

ITALIAN LUNCH $15 NON-MEMBERSHosted by Cosenza Senior Citizens of Kingston

Join us for a two-course Italian meal to celebrate Cultural Diversity Week.

THURSDAY 21 MARCH 11.30am–4pmClarinda Community CentreRSVP 0414 478 053

CULTURAL DINNER FREEHosted by Ryan Group Inc

Share foods from different nationalities, with attendees encouraged to dress in traditional attire.

THURSDAY 21 MARCH 6pm–9pm Sundowner Community Centre, Clarinda RSVP 0402 945 925

CELEBRATE WITH SENIORS GOLD COIN DONATIONHosted by Kingston Chinese Senior Citizen Club Inc.

Celebrate Chinese culture in our community with activities, performances and a cultural lunch.

FRIDAY 22 MARCH 11am–1pmClarinda Community CentreRSVP 0408 397 221

PROUD TO BELONG $10Hosted by UFEA - Unified Filipino Association Inc

Join us for a matinee sing-a-long and dance party.

SATURDAY 23 MARCH Noon–4pm Melaleuca Activity Hub, 31 Melaleuca Drive, Clarinda RSVP 0422 440 255

A TOUCH OF IRELAND FREEHosted by Chelsea Heights Community Centre

Irish themed family fun day to celebrate St Patricks Day with a free BBQ and prizes up for grabs.

SATURDAY 23 MARCH 11am–1pm Chelsea Heights Community Centre RSVP 9772 3391

INDIAN MUSICAL NIGHT $10 PP/ $20 FAMILY FOR NON-MEMBERS

Hosted by Clarinda Women’s Friendship Group -VIRWC

Come together to enjoy singing and music from India.

SATURDAY 23 MARCH 5pm–10pmClarinda Community CentreRSVP 0431 592 398

FILIPINO COOKING & DANCE WORKSHOP Hosted by PEASER (Filipino Elder Association South East Region)

Learn about Filipino culture with a cooking demonstration, smorgasbord and dance workshop.

SUNDAY 24 MARCH 1pm–4pm Sundowner Community CentreRSVP Flora Manongdo: 0421 118 006

AFTERNOON TEA & MUSICHosted by Italian Senior Citizen of La Baracca

Enjoy a concert and afternoon tea with lots of yummy treats.

SUNDAY 24 MARCH 2pm–4pm La Baracca, 30-36 Ross Street, HeathertonRSVP Giovanna: 0421 045 648

MULTICULTURAL DAY $5Hosted by Clarinda Seniors Social Group (CSSG)

Enjoy a multicultural themed afternoon with dancing, entertainment and lunch.

MONDAY 25 MARCH 11am–3.30pm Clarinda Community Centre RSVP 0407 536 058

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT CULTURAL DIVERSITY WEEK

CONTACT KINGSTON COUNCIL’S SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM

9581 4783