Sonia Matteucci had her trusty camera ready when Father Xmas miraculously appeared at the Sturt Bowling Club end-of-year lunch at Unley Oval on Sunday.
"It was a lovely afternoon, fabulous food, and the views of the Adelaide Hills from that function room were gorgeous," said Sonia.
"I only thought of taking photos when Santa walked in!"
The feature photo shows Lesley Dunstall overwhelmed with joy, hugging the lucky Father Xmas.
Enjoy Sonia's photos from the event.
Click on the first image to start the 51-second video.