The 37 Probus Clubs on the Central Coast are set to celebrate Probus Day on October 1 and throughout the month, with many activities going virtual in view of COVID-19 restrictions.
The social network for retirees and semi-retirees has been active in NSW for more than 45 years.
The theme for this year’s Probus Day is ‘Celebrate Probus – do a friend a favour’.
“Probus is all about fun and friendship in retirement and provides senior members of our community with the opportunity to make new friends, experience new hobbies, participate in a wide variety of activities and enjoy listening to interesting guest speakers,” NSW Director Bill Killinger said.
“There are thousands of retirees and semi-retirees across Australia who will be celebrating Probus Day with special morning teas, lunches, themed meetings, events and so much more.
“The current restrictions will not prevent our community from celebrating Probus Day with many of the activities going virtual.
“The benefits of social connections in the mature generation are well documented – they have a positive affect both physically and mentally.”
Killinger said members would be doing their friends a favour by helping them to join, stay engaged and connected through their local Probus Club.
“The Probus message is clear, we all need to focus on our social well-being,” he said.
“Probus clubs across the country are inviting anyone that is retired or semi-retired to consider joining their local club to experience Probus fun and friendship.”
Go to www.probussouthpacific.org to find your nearest Probus Club.
Source:
Media release, Sep 29
Probus NSW