Hip Hip Hooray... Probus celebrates 45 years in Australia!

Tens of thousands of active retirees can confirm the secret to maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle in retirement is to stay connected with like-minded people. From exciting adventures to casual outings, for more than four decades Probus Clubs have been offering retirees the opportunity to discover new interests with new friends.

The first Probus Club formed in Australia was in Hunters Hill, New South Wales in 1976.

To mark this milestone anniversary, 59 members of the Hunters Hill & District Probus Club attended their 45th Birthday celebrations at the Hunters Hill Club.

Past President, Greg Griffiths, MC’d the event and introduced the Clubs current President, Jim Likidis, to open proceedings.

Two distinguished guests, Bill Killinger AM, Director on the PSPL Board and Ross Williams, Mayor of Hunters Hill were also in attendance.

Director Bill spoke of wonderful benefits of joining the Probus organisation and in particular, meeting it’s members. He said that’s what Probus is all about.

Local Mayor Ross said “Our community organisations contribute to the fabric and wellbeing of Hunters Hill” and praised Probus for its involvement. He added that Probus provides a good outlet to get together and has wonderful guest speakers at its events.

Between courses, Director Bill presented President Jim with a certificate commemorating the club’s 45th Birthday. A great time was enjoyed by all those in attendance.

For 45 years, the members of Hunters Hill & District Probus have enjoyed a variety of activities, trips and outings and despite the pandemic, they have stayed socially connected either technologically or face-to-face in smaller groups.

Plans are already being discussed for the Club’s 50th Birthday in 2026.