Members Christmas party Friday, 16th December 2022

Graduate House was in a festive spirit at the Members’ Christmas Party, our last collegiate event for 2022. Like the previous year, it was held in the combined Stillwell and Ian Potter meeting rooms, decorated with colourful Christmas trimmings, and with a beautiful poinsetta placed on each table as centrepiece and bonbons for every seat. The Christmas tree, taking centre stage as usual, stood prominently on the floor and was adorned with ornaments, ribbons and bright liminuous lights.

We welcomed our entertainers, singer Stephanie Angelini and professional DJ, Mark Belvedere, who delighted us with Christmas songs and dance music throughout the evening.

Drinks and canapés were served in the Phillip Law Members’ Lounge from 5:30pm. Santa arrived soon after to hand out lollies and sweets to members and their guests.

Entreés were served when everyone was seated and was followed by main dinner meal. Ms Angelini delighted the crowd with Christmas songs, singing intermittently in between meal courses. Her rendition of “Silent Night” and the song’s lilting melody and peaceful lyrics put everyone into Christmas mode and they were singing along while waving their phone torch against the backdrop of the dimmed room setting. It was a sight to behold!

With raffles tickets drawn and lucky winners awarded... dance music began...most people were out of their seats and onto the dance floor.

Members enjoyed a free flow of tea and coffee with their dessert and many remained after dinner to savour the Christmas party atmosphere. Thank you for joining us at the party and we look forward to hosting this popular event again in 2023.