SPC OBSC Melbourne: Events Calendar 2024 (Updated: April 2024) Peterite Golf Day (postponed) – Date TBA Arabian Night Dinner dance – Sat 27th Apr Interschool indoor Cricket Championship – Sat 1st Jun Mass for departed Peterites – Sun 7th Jul Annual General Meeting – Fri 30th Aug Touch Rugby 7’s(Sri Lankan Schools & Clubs) – Sept (Date TBA) 7’s Group Luncheon – Sun 27th Oct Kinswood Rugby 7’s – Nov (Date TBA) Christmas Party – Sun 8th Dec PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE “SPC MELBOURNE” (REVISED APRIL 24) Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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THE MELBOURNE OBSC CHRISTMAS PARTY(26/11/2023) Source : SPC OBSC Melbourne: Newsletter – Summer 2023-2024 Our last function for 2023 provided a great afternoon out for our 250+ guests at the Lincoln of Toorak who provided an outstanding buffet with all the Christmas trimmings. The venue looked great with a fantastic backdrop to take those family Christmas photos …in fact, you had to queue up at one stage to get on. It was heartwarming to see the 40 or so kids enjoying the day, especially when Santa made an appearance. And the afternoon rocked on to the groove of Clarence Rey and DJ Pio.  We wish all Peterites and their families and friends (not forgetting our sponsors throughout the year without whom we could not do what we do)a new year that sees all your resolutions come true. We hope to see our guests during 2024 at our functions.   ...

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SCATS NSW OVER TWO DECADES HAS BEEN IN ACTIVE EXISTENCE SCATS NSW OVER TWO DECADES HAS BEEN IN ACTIVE EXISTENCE WITH GENUINE SOCIAL WORK SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY Celebrated as in previous years the valued Christmas Party get together as usual was well patronized held on the 16th December at the Beecroft Community centre The occasion was highlighted by many events deviating from previous Christmas celebrations. The highlight was the participation of renowned vocalist Sohan Weerasinghe who duetted with our own Bony Fernando to mesmerize the audience ably assisted by the Redemtion band . The Children of ‘Muthuhara’ Children’s Society Sydney portrayed an absorbing play coordinated by Niluki Gunaratne which was splendidly choreographed by Peoly Gunaratne. To startle and amaze the children, Santa Claus was in attendance with all his glory. The Baptist church choir delighted those present with soothing singing. Father Treesen and pastor Denver delivered precious Xmas messages which ...

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Good News From Jayam  – January 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items SLAASC Christmas Party in Los Angeles, Ca.       Seen at the SLAASC Christmas Party were Past Presidents Kapila Wimalaratne, Dushantha Kurera. Committee Members Nalaka Kaluwahewa, Mangala Jayakody, Jude Abeyguneratne, Berty Trevine Fernando and many others, The SLAASC will celebrate their 50th Anniversary in 2023. The 2022 SLAASC President is Sam Kurera. Colombo Lights Up For Christmas !   On the advice of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando is spearheading the lighting up and beautification of Colombo city to spread the cheer of Christmas and the New Year. Here the view of a lit-up Presidential Secretariat and Galle Face with a message to tourists to visit Sri Lanka.  Hayleys Wins Overall Excellence in Corporate Reporting at CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards ’22 Hayleys Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage (fourth from right) with the ...

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Whispering Hope’s Christmas Fundraiser Drive Story by: Marie Pietersz, Melbourne Philanthropic organisation Whispering Hope (Australia) Inc is once again asking for support to help boost its deflated coffers after some much needed equipment was purchased for its beneficiary, the Badulla Hospital in Sri Lanka, and funds are required to continue to provide the hospital’s medical and surgical needs. President Philomena Mather is hoping that its Christmas Party on 25 November will be fully subscribed. If unable to attend, taking out an advertisement in the function souvenir or making a donation are other ways to support this worthy cause. Philomena has provided a history and chronology of the partnership between Whispering Hope and the Badulla Hospital to inform donors where their funds will be channelled. Book your tickets from ticket sellers in the Christmas Party brochure attached and read about the amazing work done by Whispering Hope detailed in the President’s ...

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