A NEW probus club in Ballarat\u2019s north-west region has been added to the city\u2019s eighteen groups following a launch earlier this month.<\/p>\n
Called the Alfredton Lucas Probus Club, the event took place at the Alfredton Sports and Community Club sponsored by the suburb\u2019s Rotary.<\/p>\n
The launch included a presentation from chair of Rotary District 9780\u2019s Margaret Robinson, who said interest behind the new group is a sign of resurgence for the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had a very good rollup of between 50 and 60 people,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think now after COVID people have been really looking for something to be a part of so we\u2019re excited for what the new club will add.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis had been a long time coming. We had to wait during the lockdowns to make sure our previously-established branches were still running smoothly before launching another one.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new Probus group\u2019s establishment had been in the works since before COVID, and more than 30 people have applied for membership following the launch.<\/p>\n
After a pre-Easter get together, the club\u2019s foundational meeting is set to take place on Friday, 5 May and after that meetups will be scheduled for the first Friday of every month.<\/p>\n
Ms Robinson said the group\u2019s activities will be driven by its members.<\/p>\n
\u201cI showed them some ideas about what other probus clubs normally do,\u201d she said. \u201cGenerally, there\u2019ll be members starting groups for things like coffee, walking or gardening.\u201d<\/p>\n
To register for the next meeting, contact Ms Robinson on 0417 541 775.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A NEW probus club in Ballarat\u2019s north-west region has been added to the city\u2019s eighteen groups following a launch earlier this month. Called the Alfredton Lucas Probus Club, the event took place at the Alfredton Sports and Community Club sponsored by the suburb\u2019s Rotary. The launch included a presentation from chair of Rotary District 9780\u2019s […]<\/p>\n