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Probus Day Celebrations 2021

1 October 2021, marks a very special day in our calendar as we celebrate Probus Day and the Probus Community will be celebrating throughout the month of October enjoying a wide range of events, functions and activities. 

Probus Clubs all over Australia have a range of celebrations planned for October including morning teas, picnics, lunches, lighting of landmarks, themed meetings and so much more.

This years’ Probus Day theme is centred on the positive social connections that Probus provides. The theme “CELEBRATE PROBUS - DO A FRIEND A FAVOUR” 

Members have been called into action, reminded that they will be doing their friends a favour by helping them to join, stay engaged and connected through a local Probus Club.

While some areas are currently experiencing increased restrictions or lockdowns at this time, we must be encouraged that there are brighter days ahead. We need to plan for those brighter days - Probus members are inviting all retirees to consider joining their local Probus Club to have some much needed fun and friendship.

We share how Clubs are celebrating across Australia and New Zealand below.

Australian Capital Territory

  • Majura Ladies Probus Club have planned a walk followed by a picnic lunch.
  • West Beach Combined Probus Club have organised a bus trip to Tulip Farm during October.
  • Probus Association of Canberra & District have organised a Zoom meeting with local Clubs with Senator Katie in attendance.

New South Wales

  • Lighting of The Clock Tower in Newcastle - 1st - 5th of October 
  • Bathurst Combined Probus are hosting a picnic in the park
  • Berowra District Mixed Probus Club have organised a picnic 
  • Casino Mixed Probus Club are having a morning tea
  • Probus Club of Coffs City will be holding a market stall to hand out Probus Promotional material.
  • Padstow Combined Probus are hosting a Probus Day picnic in the park.
  • Russell Lea Probus Club will be meeting via Zoom
  • Members from South Eastern Probus, Maroubra Men's Probus Club, Maroubra Combined and Malabar Combined Probus Club are celebrating with a lunch.
  • Wollongbar Probus Club are hosting a presentation for all members.

New Zealand

  • Lighting of the Sky Tower in Auckland – 1st of October
  • Rolleston Avenue along the Botanic Gardens and Museum in Christchurch - 1st of October
  • Central Hawkes Bay Probus Club have organised Mayor to attend special event.
  • Chartwell Probus Club have organised a special morning tea and a Ukulele band for entertainment.
  • Paraparaumu Beach Combined Probus, Kapiti Coast Probus and Raumati Probus Club have organised a display table in the Coastlands Shopping Mall.
  • West Melton Combined Probus Club are hosting an event at the cathedral and inviting a number of Clubs.
  • Probus Club of Johnsonville are celebrating by having lunch at the Common Ground Cafe.

Northern Territory

  • Probus Clubs of Darwin, Palmerston, Charles Darwin and Marrara are combining with a casual, relaxing morning tea at the George Brown Botanical Gardens.

Queensland

  • Lighting of Story Bridge – 27th of October
  • Lighting of Victoria Bridge – 27th of October
  • Lighting of Reddacliff Place sculptures: Donna Marcus Steam 2006 – 27th October
  • Lighting of Smithfield Street – 27th October
  • Alexandra Headland Probus Club will be Hosting a Friendship/Picnic & Games Day in the park and invited members to bring a friend along.
  • Algester and Districts Probus Club are participating in a sponsored event and setting up a Probus Booth at the Algester Sports Club. They are also hosting a Barefoot Bowls Event.
  • Ashgrove Probus Club are hosting a special luncheon meeting.
  • Bargara Probus Club are hosting free event at Bundaberg Wetlands.
  • Bellbowrie and Districts Probus are hosting a ‘Picnic with a difference’. Chairman Judith has been invited and will be introduced to the members and enjoy a delicious lunch.
  • Blackall Range North ProbusClub are hosting a High Tea for members.
  • A group of Probus Clubs from Brisbane West Metro are getting together for a Morning Tea.
  • Buderim Probus Club have planned a three-day trip to Warwick and Stanthorpe for their members.
  • Chermside Probus Club and Albany Creek Probus Club are hosting a picnic/barbecue at Seventh Brigade Park.
  • Cooloola Coast Probus Club are hosting a picnic in the park.
  • Coomera Valley Probus Club are hosting a Morning tea.
  • Currimundi Probus Club are holding a Probus Day Picnic.
  • Dalby Probus are having a Morning tea and a best dressed competition.
  • Emu Park Probus Club are organising a street stall and prepared 2 media releases to be published in the local magazine.
  • Everton Probus Club are hosting a Morning tea in the park.
  • Fraser Coast – Hervey Bay Probus will be having a picnic /BBQ. Members will be dressed in blue and yellow.
  • Goodna Springfield Probus Club will be hosting an open day afternoon tea.
  • After a successful application for the lights in Smithfield Street, Gymie Probus Club will go into town to view the lights followed by a dinner.
  • Glasshouse Mountains Probus are holding a Sausage Sizzle in the park.
  • Helensvale Probus Club are holding a lunch for members
  • Holland Park Probus Club have organised a Picnic at Nudgee Beach
  • Innisfail Probus Club are organising a special ‘Swimming Carnival’ without water event for members.
  • Ipswich East Probus Club are hosting a special Morning tea. Mayor of Ipswich will be attending as a guest speaker.
  • Isle of Capri Probus Club are hosting a fancy-dress lunch.
  • Kallangur Probus Club are visiting a camel dairy followed by a lunch.
  • Kenmore Gardens Probus Club have organised a lunch.
  • Kingston Probus Club are hosting a picnic in the park as well as a bus trip to Brisbane City.
  • Paddington Probus Club have organised for 3 hours of croquet.
  • Park Ridge Probus Club are having a BBQ/sausage sizzle in the park.
  • Pelican Waters Probus Park are having a luncheon of combined Probus Clubs on the Sunshine Coast.
  • Pine Rivers Probus Club are hosting a special Morning tea.
  • Salisbury East Probus Club have organised a four day ‘Gympie Golden Gems’ bus tour.
  • Stanthorpe Probus Club are hosting a ‘Pizza and Trivia’ afternoon.
  • Thuringowa Probus Club have organised a guest speaker and Probus Day Cake.
  • Toondah Probus Club have planned a BBQ.
  • The Mixed Probus Club of Hervey Bay is celebrating by getting the RSL Club to flyer the Probus Flag for the month of October.
  • Varsity Probus Club have organised a picnic at Booker Park.

South Australia

  • Colonel Light Gardens Ladies Probus Club will be holding a brunch for members.
  • Colonel Light Gardens Probus Club planned a guided walk followed by light lunch at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
  • Combined Probus Club of the Barossa have organised a picnic.
  • SA Governor has agreed to host an afternoon reception for City and Metropolitan Probus Club Presidents with drinks and nibbles for 75 guests. 
  • Glenelg Bay Probus are celebrating with a ‘Friday Happy Hour’ event and mentioning Probus Day.
  • Glen Osmond Probus Club are hosting a morning tea and luncheon and presenting Probus members with a Probus Certificate.
  • Happy Valley Combined Probus Club are hosting a special morning tea and then a trip on the Cockle Train.
  • Kimba Probus Club have planned to have a Zoom meeting.
  • Lockleys Ladies Probus Club will be going on a luncheon cruise on the "Dolphin Explorer" to celebrate
  • Modbury Ladies Probus Club have organised for a special guest speaker at their monthly meeting in October.
  • Mount Gambier Probus, Penola Combined Probus, Millicent Probus and Port Macdonnell Probus Club have organised a ‘Social Activities Day’.
  • McLaren Vale/Willunga and Districts Combined Probus Club are hosting a BBQ Lunch in the park.
  • North Haven Probus Club have planned a birthday/Probus Day barbecue for the members.
  • Norwood Combined Probus Club celebrating Probus Day by having Morning tea.
  • Port Lincoln Ladies Probus Club have organised a BBQ lunch in the Puckridge Park.
  • Port Lincoln Combined Probus Club are having a BBQ lunch in the park. They have also organised for TV media coverage and the Boston Bay Jazz band for entertainment
  • Strathalbyn Combined Probus Club are celebrating with a Morning tea, lunch and tour.
  • Southern Vales Ladies Probus Club will celebrate Probus Day in their monthly meeting.
  • Streaky Bay & District Probus Club will be doing a bus trip around the area.
  • Tea Tree Gully Probus and Mawson Lakes Probus Club will be hosting a picnic for Clubs in the Northern Metro area.
  • The Village Combined Probus Club have promoted the theme ‘BRING A FRIEND’ to their monthly meeting.

Tasmania

  • Lighting of Cardinal Lights - 1st - 3rd of October
  • Lighting of Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre (DKHAC) – 1st – 3rd of October
  • Lighting of Elizabeth Mall - 1st – 3rd of October
  • Lighting of Franklin Square Fountain - 1st – 3rd of October
  • Lighting of Railway Roundabout Fountain - 1st – 3rd of October
  • Lighting of Rose Garden Bridge - 1st – 3rd of October
  • Lighting of Launceston Town Hall - 21st October
  • Central Coast Tasmania Probus will be hosting a ‘Sausage Sizzle’ at Otto’s Parade
  • Devonport Ladies Probus Club have organised a fashion parade followed by a lunch and has have a bus trip to Tulip Farm.
  • Lindisfarne Ladies Probus Club will be hosting a Fashion Parade.
  • Norwood Ladies Probus Club will be presenting Probus decals at their October meeting to display on their cars.
  • Representatives from Clubs from the North-West of Tasmania will be having a Luncheon.

Victoria

  • Barwon Valley Belmont Probus Club are having a picnic.
  • Belmont Central Combined Probus Club have organised a sausage sizzle lunch.
  • Claremont Combined Probus Club have organised a guest speaker and special Morning tea.
  • Castle Donnington (Swan Hill) Probus Club are celebrating with a Morning Tea at Murray Downs
  • Donvale Central Probus Club have asked members to reach out to non-members and speak about Probus
  • Donald Combined Probus members will be celebrating with a quiz and luncheon at the local cafe  
  • East Malvern Combined Probus Club have initiated an annual Probian of the Year trophy to be awarded at the October meeting.
  • East Malvern Combined Probus, Malvern Probus, Armadale Combined Probus, Toorak Mens Probus and Melbourne Ladies Probus Club have planned a letterbox drop to create awareness of Probus in the local community.
  • Probus Club of Forest Hill are celebrating with a special meeting
  • Monash Combined Probus Club are holding a Meeting via Zoom
  • Torquay Surf Coast Combined Probus Club have organised for a special guest speaker to attend. 
  • Torquay Jan Juc Probus Club have organised a Mystery Car trip followed by a BBQ lunch.
  • Leongatha Probus Club are holding a ‘Friendly Games Day’.
  • Orbost Probus Club have organised a lunch at Bemm River.
  • Waverley Gardens Probus Club are recognising the hard work of members and have organised thank you certificates to be sent out to members.
  • Wheelers Hill Combined Probus Club will be meeting via Zoom to celebrate.

Western Australia

  • Lighting of Council House - 1st of October
  • Lighting of Trafalgar Bridge – 1st of October
  • Lighting of Matagarup, Mount Street – 1st October
  • Lighting of Joondalup Drive – 1st of October
  • Lighting of Sky Ribbon - 1st of October
  • Lighting up of Tunnel entry Artwork – 1st of October
  • Combined Probus Club of Attadale have organised a quiz afternoon for members.
  • Como Combined Probus Club and South Perth Ladies Probus Club are hosting a joint Probus Day meeting. Mr Geoff Baker MLA will be in attendance as a guest speaker.
  • Busselton Probus Club are celebrating Probus Day and the Clubs 35th Anniversary.
  • Ellenbrook Combined Probus Club have planned a picnic/sausage sizzle and invited members from State Government to attend.
  • Scarborough Beach Combined Probus Club have organised an inaugural picnic for a number Probus clubs in the northern suburbs of Perth.
  • Mandurah Peel Probus Club will be having a drink at sunset on the day with members.