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A Celebration of Diversity for club members

On 18 October a multicultural event was held at the Pakenham Senior Citizens club rooms with members appreciating the cultural diversity of African and Indian dances in their colourful costumes.

The children participated with singing and drums. The Gembrook line dancers also took to the stage.

The club calendar includes Hoi on the 2nd Tuesday this month, 11 November – 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

Trading table 1st and 3rd Mondays.

Exercise classes 10am Mondays.

Christmas lunch at Cardinia Park Hotel on Monday 24 November and the bus will leave at 11am.

The last Monday lunch before the Christmas break will be on Monday, 8 December with entertainment.

Club lunches will resume on 5 January, 2026 at the Pakenham Senior Citizens Clubroom, 38 James Street, Pakenham with interested parties invited to the rooms on any Monday morning. Rooms are for rent – telephone 5941 1297.

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