To those clubs and national organizations that celebrate PROBUS Month, we wish you great success in promoting PROBUS fellowship and companionship in your community. We look to see blue and gold everywhere.
PROBUS Sans Frontières was born last month as a social group of members and other seniors who are looking for online interactions. Their current home is on facebook. You are welcome to join them.
Back in 2020, PROBUS Global had a question of the week for our members. The first question was, What song takes you back? Where does it take you? The answers were compiled into a YouTube playlist you can listen to.
Another question was, What’s the best advice you have ever received? You can answer both questions on the PSF facebook page or see the original answers on PROBUS Global.
Did you know that the most common Google search that leads people to our website is: Probus club near <some town>. Most commonly, this is a person who has heard about Probus from a friend and is looking for a club to join. Also common, is a Probian about to travel somewhere who wonders if they might visit a local club meeting or activity - something PROBUS Global strongly encourages.
Once the seeker has landed on the PROBUS Global Club Directory, they can use the contact information to get in touch with the club they have found. This only works if the information is accurate. Please check the information we have for your club to ensure that we have it right. If you see an error, simply tell us the correct information by clicking on the UPDATE button to open a form at the bottom of the page.
We have welcomed some new speakers to our directory. If your club is looking for speakers, in person, or by Zoom, check out the growing list. There are some impressive guests available, most will speak for free or a minimal charge.
Leah den Bok is an acclaimed photographer who has dedicated her career to capturing the stories and images of people experiencing homelessness. Since 2015, she has traveled to major cities worldwide, including Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles, for her project, Humanizing The Homeless.
Martin Rowley gives entertaining talks on The Sheffield Gang Wars of the 1920s, the Stirling Moss Victory in the 1955 Mile Miglia Road Race, the UK criminal justice system, and more.
Paul Adey’s talks are so entertaining, some clubs have invited him back 8 to 10 times for other presentations. He offers a choice from 15 talks ranging from the History of the British Motor Industry to the Battle of Jutland.
Dr. Christopher Reynolds has written the book, What a Capital Idea - Australia 1770-1901, on the history of Australia and brings the stories to life in his presentations.
Judith Beastall from Merseyside, will tell you about Women in the First World War, Mont St Quentin, an Australian Battle in the First World War, and local UK history.
John Handby brings knowledge from his career in high tech and the UK government to his talk on the enormous challenges we face in managing our way through the tsunami of change about to engulf us as Artificial Intelligence becomes a core part of our existence.
There are always new images from our talented photographers on the Photography page. Please join us and upload your own favourite images. Members are welcome to discuss the photos and techniques in the groups.io chat sessions.
The PROBUS Global Newsletter page compiles past newsletters from PG and clubs around the world. If you enjoy reading newsletters from other clubs, or are looking for content for your own newsletter, you will find something new every week. We have just added the Holland Park Central October newsletter to the collection.
Mary Wilson has already begun to compile articles for the Christmas Newsletter coming out in December. She already has an article from India and a piece about subtle ways to promote your club. Mary is always hungry for short articles of global interest that pass her so what test. Contact her directly with yours.
PROBUS Global exists to advance PROBUS as a vibrant community for retired and semi-retired people by sharing ideas and information, coordinating opportunities for friendship, fellowship, and social interaction, and encouraging and assisting with the formation of new clubs anywhere in the world.
Since the last update, we have welcomed new members from Australia, Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Malaysia, and the UK. Tell your club members about us and invite them to join us.