Combined Probus Club of Belmont joins global celebrations

A PROBUS Club in Geelong will be hoping to sign up some new members next week as part of a worldwide celebration of the organisation.

Probus Month celebrations, in line with the United Nations Day of Older Persons, began on October 1.

Throughout this month, thousands of retirees across Australia will celebrate community and companionship in Probus at events including special morning and afternoon teas, lunches, themed parties and picnics.

The Combined Probus Club of Belmont is one of these, and will run a promotional day at the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre on Friday, October 25 from 10am to 3pm.

Club vice-president Sue O’Shea said the idea was to promote the club and attract new members during Probus Month.

“We have been active in the Belmont area for 29 years, with next year being our 30th anniversary,” she said.

“We will be situated at the entrance of the centre near Priceline, Commonwealth Bank and near Coles supermarket.

“There will be members in attendance plus a free raffle to attract people to our table.”

Probus is a social network of clubs that exist to help retirees stay engaged and connected within their local communities.

Its purpose is to provide opportunities for retirees and semi­-retirees to come together to make new friends and participate in a wide range of activities, designed to keep their minds and bodies active.

Since the establishment of the first Probus club in Australia in 1976, Probus has helped thousands of retirees stay engaged and connected.

Probus clubs are non-political and non-fundraising and offer a built-in network of like-minded individuals who are eager to share their time, experiences and companionship.

Regular meetings, birthdays and events provide ample opportunities to forge new friendships and maintain a vibrant social life during retirement.

Probus clubs are associated with the Rotary movement, and some people are members of both a Probus club and its sponsoring Rotary club.

However, Probus clubs are self-governing once they are formed and, unlike Rotary clubs, do not raise money or provide sponsorships.

For more information about the Combined Probus Club of Belmont, email [email protected] or phone 5243 4042.