{"id":108484,"date":"2025-03-02T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/?p=108484"},"modified":"2025-02-27T11:49:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T00:49:20","slug":"retirement-reimagined-at-new-probus-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/news\/retirement-reimagined-at-new-probus-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Retirement reimagined at new Probus club"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A NEW Probus club setting up in Byron Bay aims to offer fun activities and new friendships for retirees and semi-retirees.<\/p>\n<p>The first meeting will be held at Byron Bay Services Club from 10am on Tuesday, March 4.<\/p>\n<p>The event is being organised by non-profit organisation Probus South Pacific, which aims to enhance the quality of life of retirees by creating vibrant and inclusive communities where like-minded people can connect, socialise and make the most of their later years.<\/p>\n<p>Its clubs curate a variety of engaging activities, including coffee catch-ups, cinema visits, day trips, walking groups and overnight tours.<\/p>\n<p>Monthly meetings provide an opportunity for retirees to come together and hear talks from guest speakers.<\/p>\n<p>Probus South Pacific&#8217;s community engagement officer, Elvis Law, said Probus promotes mental and emotional wellbeing by fostering a sense of belonging and purpose, with the shared experiences and mutual support within clubs helping retirees navigate the significant life transition with confidence and enthusiasm.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Social engagement is important for everyone&#8217;s wellbeing but is particularly important as we enter our later years and leave the security and structure of the workforce behind,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Having an active social life provides both mental and physical health benefits, warding off loneliness and depression and increasing longevity.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Probus clubs offer a wonderful opportunity to reinvent retirement for those who have left their work lives but still crave engagement, purpose and companionship.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To register your interest or learn more about Byron Bay Probus Club, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/probussouthpacific.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">probussouthpacific.org<\/a> or phone 1300 630 488.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A NEW Probus club setting up in Byron Bay aims to offer fun activities and new friendships for retirees and semi-retirees. 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