Pontoxeniteas NSW will host its highly anticipated Winter Wonderland Gala 2025 on Saturday, May 31, at 6.30pm at The Grand Roxy in Brighton-Le-Sands, Sydney.
The event promises a night of elegance, entertainment, and community support, with adult tickets priced at $140 and tickets for youth (17yrs and under) at $100.
The ticket price includes a four-course meal, with beer, wine, and soft drinks, and live music by international musician Diogenis and DJ Dino.
This year’s Winter Wonderland Gala is more than just a social event—it’s a fundraising effort aimed at improving accessibility to the Pontian House by purchasing and installing a platform lift for the building.
Purchased by the members of Pontoxeniteas NSW in 1980, the Pontian House at Earlwood has served as a cultural hub, preserving the rich traditions of the Pontian people. However, with many of its older members now facing mobility challenges, the venue’s lack of accessibility has become a concern.
“With many of our members ageing, they are being isolated and the Pontian House is becoming a memory as they can no longer walk the stairs. It truly saddens to see how our second home is not accessible to all,” Maria Anthony, President of Pontoxeniteas NSW, told The Greek Herald.
The Winter Wonderland Gala follows the success of last year’s event, which saw a sold-out crowd and generated funds to complete Stage 1 of renovations at the Pontian House.
With the support of generous families and event attendees, the association was able to enhance the hall and upgrade facilities, including the bathrooms. Now, the focus is on installing the platform lift as part of Stage 2 of the renovation.
Ms Anthony said the Winter Wonderland Gala is an event set to ensure the Pontian House remains “a place [people can] gather, share stories, talk in their Pontian Dialect, sing, dance and promote the Pontian Culture.”
Join Pontoxeniteas NSW for a memorable evening that celebrates the past 45 years of Pontian House and raises vital funds for its future.
The Winter Wonderland Gala is a key event in the Greek community calendar and an opportunity to support a good cause while enjoying an unforgettable night.
Event Details:
- WHAT: Pontoxeniteas NSW Winter Wonderland Gala Fundraiser
- WHEN: Saturday 31 May 2025, 6.30pm
- WHERE: The Grand Roxy, 128 The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216
- DRESS CODE: Cocktail
- TICKETS: $140 for adults, $100 for youth (17 years and under)
- TICKETING LINK: https://www.trybooking.com/CZBCH
