The Brotherhood of Chalkidiki ‘Aristotelis’ of NSW held a festive picnic at Carss Park, Sydney, welcoming nearly 100 members and friends despite the weather.
The event brought together new and familiar faces from Chalkidiki, celebrating community and culture.
The Brotherhood committee members Artemis Kelezis, Bill Dantos, Alexandra Poulos, Vicky Stamatiou, Jenny Kaporis, Joanna Arnis, Carol Stavropoulos, George Tratselas, Evridiki Tsakirou, and John Tratselas, organised the day, as well as the barbecue team, Chris Kelezis and Peter Poulos, who cooked the souvlakia.
Generous raffle prize sponsors included Harry Mavrolefteros of First Education ($550 voucher), Terry Kourtis of Kaimakli and Vivere Coffee Pty Ltd, Melissa (Aristea) Karamihos of Aegean Home ($150 Greek merchandise voucher), and Mary Tataras and Terry Kourtis for contributions to the Brotherhood’s new mobile library.
Families attending represented towns across Chalkidiki, including Vavdos, Agios Panteleimonas, Nea Moudania, Paliouri, Taxiarchi, Olynthos, Agios Mamas, Kalandra, Nea Gonia, and Arnaia.
The Brotherhood wished everyone Merry Christmas as they look forward to another exciting year in 2026.
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