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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Pancretan Youth Trip to Greece Commences

Dear members and friends, Twelve youth members of our Association have begun their tour of Greece and Crete all thanks to the Pancretan Association of Melbourne in association with the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS).  The lucky twelve have been enjoying the beauty and history of Greece with visits...

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Tavern Night

Dear Members and Friends, On Saturday September 3rd at the Cretan Village, the Pancretan Association is organising a Tavern Night with DJ entertainment. This event is a fundraiser for our upcoming youth trip to Greece. Tickets are $50 per person.  For bookings please contact Manolis Starakis on 0408 246 722....

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2022 Youth Trip to Greece

Dear Members and Friends, It’s official, 15 youth members from the Pancretan Association of Melbourne will be travelling to Greece next month! See the official press release below. The visit and hospitality, which is taking place for the first time and is aimed at maintaining contact of the youth of...

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Movie Night

Join us for a night out at the movies to see the film “TOP GUN MAVERICK” with Tom Cruise. Sunday 5th June Palace Cinema, 231 Whitehorse Rd Balwyn Vic 3103. 6pm – 8pm Tickets can be booked online via https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/906477 Top Gun: Maverick – Official Trailer (2022) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSqVVswa420 This private...

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The Battle of 42nd Street | Online Seminar

ONLINE ONLY: The Battle of 42nd Street | Seminars 2022 Presenter: Prof Peter Monteath Synopsis: May 27 marks the 81st anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles involving Australian forces in the Second World War. On the morning of that day, along a defensive line called 42’nd Street just south...

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