In March, the Probus Club of Pakenham Inc. held its 36th Annual General Meeting, during which Dianne Roberts was elected and inducted as the new President, and a new committee was installed.
The meeting was attended by 36 of the club’s members, along with guests from the other 2 Pakenham Probus Clubs and Ian Wake, the President of Pakenham Rotary.
At the meeting, we also remembered Margaret Turner, who had been a member of the club for nearly 32 years.
Margaret died on 17 February, aged 88. She was a Life Member of the club, having been an active participant in many of the club’s activities, as well as serving as treasurer for a total of 20 years.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Probus, it is a world-wide social organisation for retired or semi-retired people.
There are clubs in every state and territory of Australia, and it aims to promote activity, fun and friendship in retirement.
The Pakenham club meets at the Cardinia Club on Racecourse Road at 10.30 am on the first Thursday of each month except January.
Meetings end at about midday, and include plenty of time for morning tea and a chat, followed by a guest speaker.
During the month, many members attend groups such as garden, dine out, book club, coffee mornings and cinema, and participate in activities such as craft, walking and ten-pin bowling.
Almost every month includes a day trip to places of interest.
If you would like to find out more about this friendly group of retirees, or wish to make enquiries about becoming a member, please contact the newly re-elected Secretary, Pat Sherwell.
She can be reached at secretary.pakprobusinc@gmail.com or on 0459 977 400.
