Greek Women’s Society of S.A.  "O Taxiarchis” Inc.     

Σύλλογος Ελληνίδων Κυριών και Δεσποινίδων Νότιας Αυστραλίας " Ο Ταξιάρχης"      

Serving our Community since 1937

Welcome to the website of one of the oldest migrant women’s organizations in South Australia.

We hope that this website will provide a summary of our historic Society’s multidimensional work and its contribution to our society as well as information about our current activities.

On the 4th of February in the presence of the Consul General  of Greece in Adelaide Dr. Alexandra Theodoropoulou, the Greek Women’s Society of SA “O Taxiarchis officially re-opened its doors for its patrons at the Goodwood Community Centre. Other dignitaries present were, the President of the organization, Ms. Chrisoula Heisler, and Mr Peter Gardiakos, Executive Director and Founder of Star Pharmacy Group which is the major sponsor of our wellness and fitness program.

The Greek Women's Society, which is the first Greek Women’s association to be established in South Australia (operating since 1930 and registered in 1937) runs the Greek Women’s Centre Fitness and Wellness program which is sponsored by Unley Council every Tuesday between 09.30.a.m – 12.00p.m. at the Goodwood Community Centre between February to December.

It is customary at the reopening 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. The purpose of this cake is to bring good luck for the new year.  A slice is served to every person present, and the lucky one who receives the coin (which is in the cake) can expect good luck for the rest of the year.  

The guest of honour, the Consul General of Greece in Adelaide cut the “Vasilopita”. The lucky winner, this year, Paraskevi Barbias apart from being blessed with good luck for the year received a Gift basket with goodies:

 The program which is bilingual (Greek and English) is not limited only to Greek women.  It operates as a “drop-in” Centre for women of any cultural background who wish to join and also welcomes the spouses of the participants in the social/refreshments part the program. In this way many women who are carers for their spouses may bring them along to join in the social activities. Specifically, the program is made up of an 1hour health/fitness class for seniors, conducted by a qualified instructor.

A social/recreation group follows and a morning tea and Mediterranean light refreshments are provided. The last hour is set aside for games of Bingo. It is not mandatory to attend the fitness class. Participants are welcome to attend only the second part of the program which the provides recreation and socialization, If they so desire.

On the 3rd of November 2024  the Annual General Meeting was held. Members heard reports from the President and Treasurer covering our work from July 2023 to 30th of June 2024

 The meeting took place at the Goodwood Community Centre and was attended by many of our members.

This year was election year, and a new Executive Committee was elected for 2years (2024/2026)

The new Executive Committee consists of:

 CHRISOULA HEISLER -  PRESIDENT

HELEN BOGIAS-  VICE PRESIDENT

SANDRA SIFIS - SECRETARY

ARETI HATJIANDONIS -ASST. SECRETARY

ELENI MERMIGI - TREASURER 

LINDA GALATSIANOS -ASST TREASURER

EFFIE KATIANOS

IRENE MICHAILOGLOU

PANAGIOTA STAMATOPOULOS

KATINA KAKOGIANNIS

GEORGIA AKAKIOS

KOULA SPATHAROS

KAITI TSAKALOS

ANTHI ALIFERI

ANNA LATTAS

We wish the new Committee every success in their endeavours and would also like to pay tribute to two much loved members Georgette Psaltis and Litsa Hatzi of our previous committee, who passed away. They will be sorely missed and we will be forever grateful all their contribution.

 We thank all of those members who attended and demonstrated their support for the Organization and the Executive Committee as well as all our volunteers and supporters.

The  Greek Women's Centre offers a one hour light exercise class suitable for senior women and is followed by  snacks, coffee, socializing and bingo.

 Please join us all ladies are welcome.  You may also bring along your husbands if you wish.

Come join us Fitness for the not so young!!

 The Center operates every Tuesday  at the Goodwood Community Centre  32 Rosa St Goodwood.

  Hours

 9.30 am - 10.30 am             (Exercise Class)

10.30 am - 12.00 noon         (Coffee and Bingo)

Refreshments are served after the exercise class. 

The program is proudly sponsored by the Unley Council