Christmas songs, friendship and delicious food filled the Living and Learning Inc halls last week, as part of the Pakenham and Berwick Women’s Friendship Cafe’s end of year luncheon.
Held on Thursday 15 December, the event welcomed people from across Pakenham to enjoy a meal and a chat, with a number of club members contributing dishes for the women to enjoy together, with Rana Sadeghian providing the artwork for the cake.
Club co-founder Elaine Smith said the aim of the club was to create a place where local women could meet regularly.
“It’s to do with creating a safe space for women where we can make time with everybody in our neighbourhood,” she said.
“We see that personal growth.
“It’s a chance for people to have a place of belonging.”
Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) and Women’s Health in the South East representatives also attended the luncheon.
Running for the past six years, the Women’s Friendship Cafe meets from 9am to noon every Thursday at Living and Learning.
