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Greek Women’s Society launches 2024

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March 2024 On the 13th of February in the presence of the Mayor of Unley Hon Michael Hewitson and Cr Georgie Hart, the Greek Women’s Society of SA “O Taxiarchis officially re-opened its doors for its patrons at the Goodwood Community Centre. Also present were, the President of the organization, Ms. Chrisoula Heisler, the President, Vice President and Secretary General of the Greek Orthodox Community of SA, Mr Peter Gardiakos, Mr. Peter Gonis and Ms. Smaro Skordas respectively. According to a press release sent to the Greek Tribune by the group, the Greek Women’s Society, is the first Greek Women’s association to be established in South Australia (operating since 1930). It runs the Greek Women’s Centre Fitness and Wellness program which is sponsored by the Unley Council, every Tuesday between 09.30.a.m – 12.00p.m. at the Goodwood Community Centre from February to December. The program concludes with coffee, beverages and cakes. It is customary at the re-opening of the Centre each year in February to commence the program with the cutting of traditional “New Year’s Cake” called the Vasilopita a tradition that dates back thousands of years. This year, the Mayor of Unley as the guest of honour, was asked to cut the “Vasilopita”. Before doing so Mayor Hewitson addressed the patrons of the organization, congratulating them on running a program, which is aimed at wellbeing, recreation, with inclusivity and diversity, in line with the objectives of the Unley Council. The lucky winner, this year, Eleni Koutz, apart from being blessed with good luck for the year received a Gift basket. (Contributed by: Helen Vassos)

Greek Tribune Adelaide, South Australia