Probus keen for new members

CALLING all retirees! Were you a busy professional or business person in your hay day and find it hard to keep yourself busy after retirement?

Then Probus is for you.

Probus, initially sponsored by Rotary, is now a totally autonomous association for retired and semi-retired PROfessionals and BUSiness (Probus) people.

Its aim is to help one bridge the transition from an active high-pressured career into retirement via the means of fellowship and like-minded people.

Through taking part in the club’s group activities and remaining in touch with the topical issues of the day, Probus offers its members the opportunity to avoid the feeling of isolation that often accompanies retirement.

The Durban North and uMhlanga Probus club hosts its meetings on the first Monday of every month at the Beachwood Golf Club at noon for 12.30pm. Contact Duncan on 031 564 3275.

Some Probus benefits include:

• Monthly luncheons that are reminiscent of the same camaraderie experiences through working life.

• Regular guest speakers to stimulate the mind on a wide range of interesting topics.

• Occasional outings that involve spouses.

• The comfort of knowing your co-members care.

• The opportunity to have fun and make new friends.

More about Probus:

• The first Probus club was founded by Caterham Rotary Club in England in 1966.

• Durban’s first club was formed in 1977.

• Today, Probus initiates its own new clubs through the Regional Associations and Probus Council of Southern Africa.

• Probus is not a service or fundraising organisation, its prime focus is fun fellowship.

• Probus clubs can be set up exclusively for men, women or both.

• The clubs are A-political, non-racial and non sectarian.

• Clubs determine their own membership limits.

• Clubs are mindful of membership fees. Refreshments and lunches are for members’ own pockets.