World Council of Cretans Congress 2023

Last month the World Council of Cretans Congress was held in the Prefecture of Lasithi, Crete, from July 19 to 21, 2023.   The Conference, which is organized every three years in Crete, acts as a gathering point for both residents and expatriate Cretans, thus strengthening ties with their place of...

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Sausage Sizzle + Cake Stall Fundraiser

The Pancretan’s will once again hosting our epic gourmet sausage sizzle and Greek sweets cake stall fundraiser for our youth at Bunnings Warehouse.   When:    Sunday September 17, 2023 Where:   Bunnings Warehouse 606-634 Burwood Hwy, Vermont South. Time:      9am – 4pm   Come past and grab a...

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Father’s Day Tavern Night

On Saturday 16 September at 7pm the Pancretan Association is hosting a Tavern Night at the Members Pavilion to celebrate all the wonderful Fathers.  We will also be revealing the much-anticipated Food Truck & Caravan from our Day of Charity Fundraiser held at the Cretan Village in October last year. ...

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding Opening Night Screening

The Pancretan Association of Melbourne is excited to present a OPENING NIGHT SCREENING of MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3! From writer and director Nia Vardalos, the worldwide phenomenon My Big Fat Greek Wedding is coming back to theaters with a brand-new adventure. Join the Portokalos family as they travel...

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2023 New Board of Management

THE PANCRETAN ASSOCIATION OF MELBOURNE SECOND WOMAN PRESIDENT FROM THE 2ND GENERATION   Τhe election was held on Monday 3rd April to elect the new Board of Management of the Pancretan Association of Melbourne. It is with great pleasure that we announce the second woman president in history of our...

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Notice of Elections – 2023

Dear members and friends, We would like to inform you of our upcoming Elections, this is your opportunity to shape the future of our Association.  All Members are invited to attend for the purposes of voting.  If you have any queries email us at [email protected] When:      Sunday 26 March 2023 Where:     Members...

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41st Annual Cretan Convention

Dear Members and Friends, The Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand has announced the 41st National Cretan Convention of Oceania will be in Melbourne, Victoria. The Pancretan Association together with the Cretan Brotherhood have put a brilliant program together (see below) to bring everyone together and rekindle friendships from...

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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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