Probus Club gets funding boost

RETIREES and seniors across Bannockburn have finally been able to put a generous community grant to use.

The Combined Probus Club received $1528 from the Bannockburn and District Grants in the program’s first round in early 2020.

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Probus Club was unable to properly utilise the funds until almost a year later.

Vice-president Shirley Wild said the group have put the money towards a variety of technological equipment.

“This grant has allowed us to purchase a new laptop which will be great for archiving and sharing club photos,” she said.

“We have also invested in a digital projector and screen. Our guest speakers usually like to run a digital presentation, so these purchases will make it a lot easier to accommodate for those presentations.”

The club of 28 members was not able to meet for most of 2020, besides a few socially distanced outings.

Ms Wild said the group was very grateful for the funding.

“On behalf of the Probus Club, I would like to thank the Bannockburn and District Grants and the wider community for their generosity and support.”

The social group meets on the first Monday of the month, where a guest speaker is featured.

Other social activities and outings are also scheduled periodically throughout the year, such as local morning teas and day trips to surrounding areas.

For more information about the Combined Probus Club of Bannockburn, contact 5282 5354.