Blue and white and snags themed a 30-year celebration for Dandenong’s Valley Village Mews.
The retirement village hosted a barbecue for about 80 residents on Tuesday 13 December.
Manager Cynthia Mack said the function room was decorated in white and blue, the village’s colours.
“It was a lovely day,” she said.
For the past three decades, the village has focused on helping life-long Dandenong residents to stay in their community as they age.
“Dandenong people like to stay in Dandenong,” Ms Mack said.
“Ninety-nine per cent of our residents are from Dandenong, so when they come in here, they usually know a heap of people.
“They can keep their own doctor and keep their clubs.
“They feel comfortable because they’re still in their own environment.”
About 180 people live across the Stud Road site’s 148 units.
They can access on-site activities and services, and a residents’ committee also organises excursions and events.
