Probus Club of Port Stephens celebrates Christmas Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 4, 2024 Probus members at Bagnalls Beach Reserve. AROUND 60 members of the Probus Club of Port Stephens enjoyed perfect weather last Thursday for their annual “Xmas Nibbles in the Park” event at Bagnalls Beach Reserve. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The club’s publicity officer, Ann Gibson said attendees were “dressed to the nines” in seasonal finery. “Tables were set up, nibbles were produced and some Christmas cheer was poured with the anticipation that Santa would find time to visit,” Ann said. “As usual, he didn’t disappoint and came striding out of the carpark ringing his silver bell. “Rudolph and the team must have been left in the bushes having a graze.” Club President Rob Buchanan thanked Annette Howitt for organising the event, while Santa was presented with a thank you gift for his appearance. Carol Gracey and Doreen Stephenson won “Best Dressed” and Janette McAndrew won a Christmas hamper. The club will wind up the year with a Christmas lunch before taking a break over the school holidays. Members will reconvene for a general meeting in January 2025. Carol Gracey and Doreen Stephenson won ‘Best Dressed’.