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Cups raised in friendship

07/10/2015

U3A Cardinia vice-president Dr Joy Doherty, Australian Hazara Women's Friendship Network member Zakia Baig, U3A Cardinia president Vanessa Van Gramberg and the Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre's Godette McGregor. 144939 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

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By ANEEKA SIMONIS

CARDINIA Shire seniors from all different backgrounds came together for a cup of tea and a chat earlier this week in celebration of diversity and friendship.
The multicultural afternoon tea kicked off at 1.30pm at the Pakenham Library Complex as part of Seniors Week celebrations.
With a strong focus on diversity, the afternoon tea welcomed seniors of all different ethnicities and faith groups to share a plate of food and chat together.
The event was highlighted by a talk from a guest speaker with a migrant background.

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