The Immigration Museum opened in 1998 within Old Customs House. Located on the bank of Birrarung (Yarra River), this former administrative centre of immigration and trade is a site of great historical significance and complexity. On Thursday 10th July I h ...
Bendigo trip: Frida Kahlo Exhibition
19 Probus members made it to Bendigo either by train or car on Thursday 12th June for a quick lunch at the Bridgewater Bakery then a walk in the sunshine to the gallery. It was an intimate account of this artist’s life - we were all captivated by the life ...
Fire Museum Outing
Janette James, you are a superstar! Yet another fun filled, interesting adventure organised to the minutest detail! Somehow even the weather was induced into providing us with a beautiful, late autumn sunshine day.As per usual on our Probus outings, the r ...
Annual Subs Due
A reminder that the Annual Subscription for membership ($70) is due by the end of April. The preferred payment methods are bank transfer into the Club's bank account (BSB033-033, Account No. 170138) or by credit card by clicking on the button below. Alter ...
Theatre/Film
March was the month for fabulous musical entertainment for a number of our members.The movie, which was filmed at the huge Wembley Stadium in England, of the live show "Jesus Christ SuperStar" was spectacular. Seeing the whole story set in modern times wi ...
Fire Services Museum
The plan is to take a guided tour of the Fire Services Museum of Victoria on 29 May - a place that exhibits the evolution of fire fighting equipment but also provides an insight into the people and the stories that have shaped the State's fire services. I ...
Mid Year Lunch 26 June 2025
A mid year luncheon has been arranged to take place on Thursday 26th June at the Bentleigh RSL, 538 Centre Rd Bentleigh (in the upstairs function room). The cost is $55 for Antipasto platters and a drink on arrival, followed by a 2 course meal including m ...
President’s Message April 2025
The last two years have flown since I was first approached to join the committee as assistant vice president and now find myself in the honorable position as President. It has been a most rewarding two years to have worked with a great committee and membe ...
Gelati Walk
On a hot autumn night, saved only by a lovely breeze, we met for our delayed annual gelati walk. Meeting in Spring St Sandringham we proceeded to walk east along Spring St to Tjilatjirrin Reserve. Never heard of it, well neither had I. Lots of chatter and ...
BBQ 20 March
Come to a barbeque on the 20th March at Jim and Joan's place - 216 Bay Rd Sandringham at 5.00pm. Sausages, salads and tea and coffee provided. Please BYO plates, cutlery, drinks and glasses. Parking is very limited so it is easier to park in a side stree ...