ALL too often, when one retires, they can become disconnected from social groups and the community. Probus, an acronym for Pro(fessional) and Bus(iness), is a Rotary Club sponsored community service program that provides semi-retired and retired people a chance to meet, expand their interests and stay connected.
“What we find is that when someone retires, they might stop working full time but they have so much time and so much left to contribute,” said Probus South Pacific Limited (PSPL) director, Michael Ransom.
“Probus is about fun, fellowship and friendship. There are over 450 Probus groups in Victoria, with more than 100,000 members in Australia and New Zealand.”
On Monday, Mooroopna Probus celebrated its’ 30th birthday. While Covid has impacted the group’s activities, the Mooroopa Golf Club was packed with members who were excited to celebrate and share in a cake made by Helen Wrest.
“It is fantastic to see clubs in regional areas going so strongly,” said Mr Ramson. “For small clubs to continue they must be looking after their active members and also be recruiting frequently, and that really shows here today.”
Mooroopna Probus meet one the 1st Monday of every month at the Mooroopna Golf Club. To find your local Probus group, visit www.probussouthpacific.org or phone 1300 630 488.
