By Rose City Probus Club of Warwick
A total of 80 Probians attended the Regional Probus Club Day on Tuesday 31 August, at Stanthorpe Exhibition Centre. Clubs represented included Warwick Rose City Probus Club, Combined Probus Club of Warwick, and Stanthorpe Probus Club.
(Probus Clubs are an extension of Rotary Club for active retirees, where the focus is on not on fundraising, but rather encouraging retirees with opportunities to serve on a club committee or just join in with local social gatherings and day trips.)
Unfortunately, Tenterfield and Beaudesert Clubs were unable to attend due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Guest speakers included Probus regional chairman Phil Matthews who presented new ideas for encouraging “active retirees” in varied outings and social times together, Hello World Travel Agency Stanthorpe manager Gerard Torrisi, ( where CAN we travel?) Jeanette Davis presenting Wildflowers of the Granite Belt (focusing mostly on Girraween National park), and Peter O’Reilly, CEO of College of Wine and Tourism Stanthorpe.
Guests enjoyed wine tasting just before lunch. A roast meal along with delicious dessert was prepared by Stanthorpe High School hospitality students. A highlight of the annual day is always meeting up with Probians from other clubs and sharing ideas.
