PROBUS Christmas Gala: Lunch, Live Music & Holiday Cheer

With our own Tom Dean as the Gala Moderator

Join us for a festive Christmas Gala featuring a delicious lunch, live music and holiday cheer.

Our Christmas Gala is one of the biggest highlights of the PROBUS year, a wonderful opportunity to come together with fellow members and friends to celebrate the holiday season.

It's a special occasion to enjoy good food, great company and outstanding entertainment, while sharing the friendship and camaraderie that make our club so special.

Our musical entertainment features award-winning pianist Nancy Walker and vocalist John Neudorf.

Meet The Musicians at Our Christmas Gala

Nancy Walker – Pianist Award-winning pianist and composer Nancy Walker has earned national recognition, including the Montréal Jazz Festival’s Grand Prix de Jazz, Keyboardist of the Year honours, and two JUNO nominations. She has performed and recorded with many leading artists, and her 2025 album Deeper Down, featuring eight original compositions, received a 2026 JUNO nomination.	John Neudorf – Vocals Vocalist John Neudorf brings more than three decades of musical experience, blending jazz and blues with warm phrasing, inventive scat singing and an engaging stage presence. His latest album, Here’s To Life, features both original songs and distinctive interpretations, with several tracks receiving regular airplay on JazzFM.
Clark Johnston - Bass Bassist Clark Johnston has performed with many of Canada’s leading jazz artists, including Diana Panton, Mike Murley, Reg Schwager, Don Thompson, Peter Appleyard and the Shuffle Demons. An accomplished composer and recording artist, Clark holds a master’s degree in Music Composition and currently teaches at McMaster University and Hillfield Strathallan College.	Joel Haynes – Drums Burlington-born drummer Joel Haynes has performed at major jazz festivals throughout North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Australia and the Caribbean. A National Jazz Award nominee, he has appeared on more than 30 recordings and has worked with acclaimed artists including Seamus Blake, Russell Malone, David Braid and Denzel Sinclaire.

Price: $65 per person

Menu

• Festive buffet meal with salads, main courses, desserts, coffee, tea
• Cash bar available (cash only, no debit/credit cards)

Registration & Policies

• Up to 3 guests per member
• Capacity: 165 seats
• Registration deadline: November 26
• Cancellation deadline: November 26
• No refunds after November 26

Transportation

Need a ride to and from the Portuguese Club? We’re happy to arrange it. Contact Pat Ramcharitar at (519) 584-4764 or ramcharitap@gmail.com

Registration Help

Would you prefer to register by phone, or need to add/remove a guest? Contact Martin Pemberton at martinpemberton007@gmail.com