Probus Day Celebrations

Probus Day / 1 October 2020

Probus South Pacific endorsed 1 October, the United Nations International Day of Older Persons as the inaugural Probus Day. During the month of October, Probians from across the country commemorated the inaugural celebration by organising Club activities, sending Probus Day ecards and engaging in various different promotions. The Probus Community also received an abundance of support from Federal, State and Local Government representatives, local businesses and media contacts. In this section we share some of the many highlights from Probus Day.

SA Says Hello To A New Club and Others Go Touring

The North Haven Probus Club was formed on 1st October at the North Haven Surf Life Saving Club. Over 60 enthusiastic retirees attended and the Rotary Club of Largs Bay sponsored the formation. Streaky Bay & District Combined Probus Club embarked on a very rewarding tour to Elliston. Members admired the ‘Sculptures on the Cliffs’ and enjoyed a morning tea at Venus Bay.

QLD Shines With Probus Colours

From blue and gold shining across Victoria Street Bridge, Gympie, King George Square and Brisbane City Hall and the Probus Flag being raised at City Hall and Town Hall, Probus made its celebratory mark!

VIC Probians Get Creative

With restrictions making plans very challenging, Victorian Probus Clubs put their creative caps on! Committee Members at East Malvern Combined Probus Club assembled and delivered Probus Day gifts for each of their members, Torquay Jan Juc Probus Club made surprise Probus Petunias that were gifted to members, Glen Waverley Probus Club dressed up to the theme ‘P’ for Probus on Zoom and Leongatha Probus Club tied Probus balloons to each members mailbox.

NT Celebrates 35 Years

Members from the Probus Clubs of Marrara, Darwin, Charles Darwin and Palmerston joined in to celebrate the 35th anniversary for the first Club in Northern Territory, the Probus Club of Darwin. As the rain stayed away, members commemorated Probus Day through networking and listening to speeches from Hon Lauren Moss MLA and Club Executives.

NSW Probians Embrace Connections

Lane Cove Probus Club welcomed a visit from Trent Zimmerman MP, Bella Vista Probus Club had a special visit from Jeremy Rapport from Norwest Sunrise Rotary and Bathurst Macquarie Probus Club recommenced their meeting in true Probus spirit.

WA Goes From The Ground To High Above

Probus Clubs in the Mandurah area joined together for a sundowner at Mandurah Eastern Foreshore while Councillor Jenny Green shared a toast and members from Geraldton Probus Club flew over their city thanks to sponsored flights from Shine Aviation.

Tassie Probians Come Together

Woodbridge and Channel District Probus Club celebrated a themed morning tea and also treated themselves to a Probus decorated cake.

ACT Enjoys Picnics In The Sun

The Majura Ladies Probus Club got together and celebrated Probus Day with a picnic at Weston Park.

We Made An Impact!

Hundreds of Probians received personalised Probus Day eCards from their fellow Probus friends.

Did you miss out on watching the #ProbusDay1October2020 video? Visit the website to to watch the celebratory video with which includes messages of support for Probus. https://www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/probus_day

To raise awareness of Probus Day, we wrote to Federal Members and Senators seeking their support. Their responses have been very positive, regardless of their political affiliation, these individuals have taken the time to let us know that they recognise the role Probus plays in helping retirees Stay Connected and we sincerely appreciate their contribution. https://issuu.com/monikap-probussouthpacific/docs/testimonial_flipbook__2_