Members with their families and friends, are invited to the many activities which celebrate special events including American and Australian State days and holidays, e.g. Australia Day, Coral Sea Week, 4th July, Thanksgiving, Christmas.

Other informal activities are held throughout the year and include opportunities to meet visiting diplomats and business leaders as well as extending hospitality to visiting American groups (military, cultural, social & sporting).

The Association welcomes new American residents and visitors who are invited to social functions and are offered in-home hospitality and assistance with transition issues and understanding the Australian culture.

Our upcoming events include:

MONTHLY MEET & GREET

Wednesday 20 March 2019

Venue: The Benjamin on Franklin, 233 Franklin Street, Adelaide 

Timing: Meet 6.00 – 7.00 pm in the bar area

 Happy Hour 5.00 – 7.00pm

The venue is a well furnished old-style pub

You are encouraged to stay for dinner from about 7.00 pm
The pub has an extensive menu with reasonably priced meals

Casual dress.

No RSVP needed.

For more information please call 0400 295 853 or email (general @aaasa.org.au)

MUSICAL CONCERT

In support of Operation K- 9

Veterans Assistance Dog Program

Date: Sunday 10 March 2019.

Venue: Walkerville RSL Hall

98 -100 Walkerville Terrace, Walkerville

Timings: From 4 pm to 6 pm

Tickets at door $30, Prepaid $25

Refreshments served at intermission / cash bar open

For more information please call 0400 295 853 or email (general @aaasa.org.au)

77th ANNIVERSARY CORAL SEA COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE

To be held at

The Remembrance Columns in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens

(Enter the main gates on North Terrace and take the first path to the right)

10.30 am SUNDAY 5 MAY 2019

The simple service conducted by a chaplain lasts about 40 minutes and includes the laying of tributes by the American, Australian Federal and State Government representatives, Armed Services, Service Organizations and other interested parties.

The reading of the Australian Prime Minister’s and the US President’s Messages is followed by a Commemorative Address to be given by:
Commander Andrew Burnett, RAN
Commanding Officer of Navy Head Quarters – South Australia

Uniform optional – Medals and Decorations may be worn.

Morning Tea is provided

For further information, please phone 0400 295 853

77th ANNIVERSARY CORAL SEA DINNER DANCE

Walkers Arms Hotel

36 North East Road, Walkerville

Saturday 4 May 2019

7.00 pm for 7.30 pm

Cost: AAASA Members $75 Non-Members $85

(Group bookings of 8 or more at members’ rate)

The cost includes pre-dinner drink, a 2-course meal and coffee.
Cash Bar

Three-piece musical ensemble

RSVP 29 April 2019

By telephone, email or post

Dress: Formal – Semi Formal
Black Tie, Lounge Suit, Jacket & Tie, Mess Dress, Uniform Optional (medals & decorations may be worn)

Australian-American Assoc in SA Inc.

PO Box 6714, Halifax Street 5000

Phone: 0400 295 853

Email: djs0304@chariot.net.au

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