Halloween Event at Somerfield
With around 150 people attending the Halloween celebrations at Somerfield this event was another great success! Congratulations to the Somerfield Social Club and thanks to every one who came along to support the event.
http://www.magicmoments.org.au/vic-melbourne-basket-brigade/
Media release, 24 November 2014
Somerfield residents support Basket Brigade charity initiative this Christmas
Somerfield’s Social Club in Keysborough is hosting a toy gift drive and fundraiser to support the Melbourne Basket Brigade this Christmas, with the hope of making a difference to hundreds of disadvantaged families across Victoria.
Run by volunteers, the Basket Brigade raise much needed funds and toys for the needy, helping put Christmas food hampers together to ensure families don’t go without during the festive season.
Intrapac’s Senior Development Manager Max Shifman said it was the first time that Somerfield was supporting the Basket Brigade and believed it was a great way of giving back to the community.
“As part of our call to action we encourage parents and children living at Somerfield to buy a small gift for a child in need, or make a monetary donation online for a food hamper. As little as fifty dollars buys one family a food hamper. Every little bit helps make a big difference,” he said.
“Starting from 22 November until 12 December we will have a Christmas tree on display at our new sales office off Olive Tree Drive at Somerfield for residents to place their presents,” said Max.
Gift tags will be hung on the tree indicating the profile of a child in need of a gift, so residents know what kind of gift to buy. There is an immediate need for gifts for children aged four years and older.
“Once purchased, residents can return to the sales office with wrapped presents and place them under the tree. The aim is to buy gifts for at least 50 children in need this Christmas this year,” said Max.
The south – east area region is one of the largest catchment areas that Basket Brigade distributes food hampers to, having supported 100 families in this area last year. Their aim is to raise enough money for 250 food hampers this year.
Intrapac has made a $2,000 monetary donation, which will directly go towards buying food for Christmas hampers to feed those less fortunate during the festive season.
About the Melbourne Basket Brigade
Originally founded in the US over 35 years ago by celebrity life coach Anthony Robbins, the Basket Brigades in Australia are run by The Magic Moments Foundation. The Magic Moments Foundation is an Australian DGR registered charity originally set up 20 years ago to support those in need in our communities and is a totally volunteer run with all donations going back to its community projects.
For publication: To find out more about the Basket Brigade Victoria or to make a donation visit: http://www.magicmoments.org.au/vic-melbourne-basket-brigade/
FAST FACTS: FOOD HAMPERS & TOY GIFT DRIVE
• 1,084 litres of fruit juice
• 580 fruit cakes
• 580 litres of custard
• 550 tea bags
• 550 tinned leg of ham
• 17,400 chocolate chip cookies
• 290 kilos of pasta sauce
• 1,200 reusable festive shopping bags
• 542 hampers packed and delivered (250 personally delivered to homes by volunteers)
• Approximately 2,710 people fed
• Approximately 1.5 kilometres of wrapping paper used to wrap presents
For more information contact: Zoyee Kartalis m: 0409 301 975, e: [email protected]
ARRRR a great time was had by all the Somerfield Pirates at our Talk Like a Pirate Party on Sunday.
With so many families enjoying the sunshine, the Pirate Park made a perfect setting for the event with a special appearance by Captain Jack Sparrow, pirate cup cakes to share, a treasure hunt & prizes for the best dressed little pirates!
Thanks to everyone who attended and made it a special day!
Somerfield continues to be a popular choice for buyers who are choosing Somerfield for it’s fantastic location, award winning landscaping and the abundance of parks and green spaces and new stages continue to sell out quickly. Somerfield continues to be one of the best places to live in Melbourne, a vibrant new neighbourhood at the heart of everything.
Somerfield Social Club Proposed Events for 2014:
– Sports Day/Fun Run
– Dinner Dance
– Art Show
– Landscaping Competition
– Grand Final BBQ
– Halloween
– Melb Cup BBQ
– Christmas Carols
Check the Somerfield website and Facebook page for details. Please email [email protected] or call Rolando on 0432 500 935 if you are able to help out or have an idea for an event.
The Somerfield residents gathered together on Easter Saturday for a Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch. It was a great day, with many children all hunting for eggs. The BBQ worked a treat. We cooked 120 eggs, and 7kgs bacon, and everyone had a fantastic brunch, despite the dreary weather.
Thank you to Masters, Keysborough who supported the event by donating a gas BBQ, gas bottle, and cooking utensils as well as vouchers which we gave away as presents to the kids that collected the most amount of eggs.
All in all it was a great event and definitely one we intend on repeating every year.
Thanks to everyone who attended and made it a special day!
The Somerfield Social Club will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday 19 April (Easter Saturday) followed by a cooked brunch. There will be bacon, egg and cheese rolls on offer and off course hot cross buns.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Pirate Park located on Somerfield Drive, the Easter Egg Hunt will start at 11am and the brunch shortly after that.
All residents are welcome to attend!
Somerfield continues to be a popular choice for new home buyers and is going from strength to strength.
The Local Leader has run an article on Somerfield in 2 editions this week: The Mordialloc Chelsea Leader & The Waverley Leader
We’ve posted the article here for you to take a look at.
New Neighbourhood Shows Surging Sales.
Wednesday, 4th December 2013
Green Technology is not just limited to solar panels and geothermal systems – Ozone panels combine thermal efficiency and acoustic mitigation to shield the home from heat as well as noise.
And the very first time the panels have been used in Australia is at Somerfield!
For a full article published online at “Home Crux”, please visit: http://www.homecrux.com/2013/10/17/9676/ozone-home-australias-first-home-heat-resistant-ozone-panels.html
The Pirate Park at Somerfield is always a great place…
