“Let there be light and there was light, thanks to Noosa Council”, said Anne Oxley, President of the Combined Probus Club of Noosa.
“October is Probus Month. So, we asked our good friends at Noosa Council to light up the Tewantin Christmas Tree in the Probus colours, blue and yellow, to create awareness of what Probus can do to change the lives of elderly citizens who may be feeling isolated, bored or unhappy.
Happiness is a journey from darkness to light. Joining Probus can provide that light. It gives people a reason to get out of bed in the morning. It provides opportunities to meet new friends, learn new skills and enjoy the companionship of like minded people, while engaging in activities, designed to keep both mind and body active.
Probus was founded by Rotary International. It is a social network of Clubs, that exist to help retirees stay engaged and connected within their local communities. It is a not for profit organisatuon and does not engage in fund-raising and working bees. It is all about fun and friendship and maintaining a vibrant social life, all of which contribute to a healthy and happy retirement.
Experts tell us that if we reach the age of eighty, there is a good chance we will experience dementia. The best way to avoid this is to keep active, both physicall and mentally ,
There are four Probus Clubs in the Noosa Shire all offering a wide range of fun activities. There are walking groups, movies, theatre, golf, music, dining experiences and coffee mornings. For people who enjoy games. there is Rummikub, Mah-Jong, Scrabble, trivia and a variety of card games.
Meetings are held monthly. There is a small membership fee that varies from club to club. To find the Club that best suits your needs, phone 1300 630 488 or simply Google Noosa Probus Clubs and checkout the various websites.”
