Annual Christmas Lunch

It is that time of year again! Join us for our annual Christmas lunch on Sunday the 11th of December at 1pm AT THE Members Pavilion. The day will be filled outdoor activities, food and a visit from our special guest… the one and only… CRETAN SANTA!!!! All members are...

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My Unforgettable Journey

In September 2022 Pancretan Association together with Hellenic National Defense General Staff (Hellenic Military) organised Youth Trip to Greece.  Anastasia Frangoudis one of our Pancretan Youth Members who is also a member of our Intermediate Dancing Group, reflects on her experience of being on a Youth Trip which was also...

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Membership Renewal 2023

IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP – Membership renewals for 2023 can be made in person at our upcoming AGM on Sunday 27th November, online via the link below or by scanning the QR code. https://square.link/u/RRzg4ag5 Interested in becoming a member of the Pancretan Association of Melbourne? We’d love to...

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Annual General Meeting

The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Pancretan Association of Melbourne will be held at 2pm on Sunday 27th November, 2022. All our members are strongly encouraged to attend to get an update on what’s happening at the club and also to have your say. Agenda Items: * Repairs to...

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156th Anniversary of the Arkadi Monastery Holocaust

“Αυτή η φλόγα π’ άναψε μέσα εδώ στη κρύπτη κι απάκρου σ’ άκρο φώτισε τη δοξασμένη Κρήτη, ήτανε φλόγα του Θεού μέσα εις την οποία Κρήτες ολοκαυτώθηκαν για την Ελευθερία” Τιμή και δόξα στους πεσόντες. Το Αρκάδι Ζει! The holocaust of the Arkadi Monastery is a symbol of heroism and...

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Pancretans Day of Charity raises $110K

“Giving is not just about making a donation, it is about making a difference” – Kathy Calvin On Friday 21st October, 140 people gathered at the Cretan Village to help raise funds to purchase a food truck to help feed the homeless. This was done under the auspice of the...

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Trivia Night!

On friday October 28, 2022 the Pancretan Association will be hosting a Trivia Night hosted by QuizzaMe Australia. So get your parea organised and come along for a night of fun and entertainment. See flyer for booking details. Save the date and see you there!

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Annual Arkadi Dinner Dance

The Pancretan Association of Melbourne is hosting it’s Annual Dinner Dance commemorating the 156th Anniversary of the Holocaust of the Arkadi Monastery on Saturday 12th November. The Association proudly presents Australian born Giannis Tsourdalakis who departed Australia for Crete at the age of 6 who has since become a very...

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Day of Charity

The Pancretan Association of Melbourne is proud to support the Five Loaves Initiative. The Five Loaves Initiative if the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australian and Victoria is committed to providing food, shelter, mental and spiritual support for the vulnerable in our community. To support this initiative we will be hosting...

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