Honouring motherhood: Greek seniors host heartfelt celebration in Melbourne

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On Tuesday, May 13, the Manicham Senior Citizens’ Association organised an event for Mother’s Day.

All the mothers who attended were given a rose by the Board of Directors of the Federation of Greek Elderly Citizen Clubs of Melbourne & Victoria.

Three bouquets were also given. The first bouquet was given to the oldest mother, 90 years old from Kalamata, Anna Tsimiklis, who has been in Melbourne for 69 years.

The second bouquet was given to the youngest mother, Dimitra Skordakis, 72 years old from Corinth, Greece, who has been in Melbourne for 55 years.

The third bouquet was given to the mother who had the most children, Despina Mariolis, 80 years old from Lemnos, who has been in Melbourne for 60 years.

A champagne was also drawn in the lottery and Androula Koumbaris won it. Three poems, sent to the Federation from Greece, were also read out.

The poem “Mother” was read by Dimitra Skordakis, sent in by a poet from Corinth, Greece, Riana Zivanou, and a second poem was read by Kleopatra Athanasopoulos, sent in by Eva Petropoulou, poet and author of children’s literature.

Kostas Alaveras read a short story on Mother’s Day, sent in by the writer and poet from Mytilene, Despina Tzani.

The coordinator of the event was Mr Alaveras. Federation President John Kostoulias, although unwell, also attended to honour all the mothers in turn.

*All photos supplied by Kostas Alaveras.

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