The Gap Probus Club

Probus Club of The Gap

The speaker at our October meeting, Bob Walker, could not have been more timely. His subject was scams, especially the online ones that now plagues our lives – and in the wake of the Optus and Medibank data breaches are likely to even more pernicious. Bob recounted some of the more common ones, such as the pretence that the caller is from Telstra or the Tax Office, and threatens dire consequences if you don’t either send them money or give them control of your computer. Don’t ever so either of these! Apparently men are more likely to be taken in by investment scams, and women more likely to fall for romance stories and subsequent requests for help (i.e. send money!). What does this say about the differences in attitudes to life?

On a more positive note, who knew that Ipswich had so many beautiful and impressive historical houses? Twenty-two members took a guided bus tour of some churches and houses of Ipswich, and it’s fair to say some were surprised by what was available. Magnificent wooden original Queenslanders, well-maintained in beautiful gardens. Very far from the lazy stereotype of Ipswich common among Brisbane residents.

Apart from the Melbourne Cup lunch, the Christmas party, coffee mornings, the odd excursion and the informal meetings of likeminded people, there’s hardly anything going on!

If you are interested in joining Probus, or just giving it a try, we would welcome your enquiry. Just call Rhoda on 0409 484 219. We are inducting four new members at our next meeting, but places are still available – no waiting list – and we’d love to put you on the mailing list and include you in the clubbishness!

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