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Welcome...

CLUB MEETINGS
Held on the second Wednesday of each month.

Looking ahead...

FIRST Club Meeting for 2026:
Wednesday 11 Feb, 10.00am 
Sunnynook Community Centre
Guest speaker: 
Professor Julian Paton: Drive4Hearts

TRAVEL GROUP:
Wednesday 4 Feb, 1.00pm
Sunnynook Community Centre

WALKERS and TALKERS
Wednesday 25 Feb
9.30am for 9.45 start
Details to be advised.
Leaders: Dick and Carol Mogridge

OUTING:
Thursday 26 Feb
Coach departs from Windsor Park at 9.15 sharp. 
Goat Island Marine Centre Discovery Centre in Leigh and Warkworth Museum and Parry Kauri Park

Full details of this outing appear in the December newsletter

Barbara's Poem

In response to popular demand, here is the poem Barbara delivered in her inimitable style at one of our recent Club Meetings:

Its for Jeanette

Recent Club happenings...

Outing: Crown Lynn/Corban Estate

These two enterprises in West Auckland were built from scratch by immigrant families to NZ in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They experienced hardship and challenges which they overcame with innovation and hard work, never wavering in their pursuit of ‘making good’ in a new country. They each began with a patch of ‘clay soils’ to produce commodities which became highly successful household brands, ranking them top NZ producers in their respective industries. This was a fascinating day's outing and one which rekindled memories of familiar Crown Lynn crockery and tipples of Corban sherry!

CrownLynn-ClayWorks

Crown Lynn Clay Works Museum, New Lynn

Blunger
Corban Homestead
Kiln

Top L: Blunger - used to mix 'slip' (a liquid clay mixture)
Top R: 1941 tunnel kiln
Below L: Corban homestead - now an Art Centre
Below R: Maori influenced fashion display

Read the full report here

Club Newsletters

DECEMBER 2025

NOVEMBER 2025

OCTOBER 2025

The Mob at Christmas Meeting

The Mob from Warkworth,providing great entertainment at our Christmas meeting.  

"Active Retirees"

Active Retirees NZ
Latest issue

Probus News

Member Benefits Scheme - NZ

Probus on Facebook

NZ Probus Club News

Walkers Rosedale

Steady rain forced the cancellation of our September walk, Instead, an extended catchup and coffee stop.

Why join Probus?

Joining Probus opens the door to new experiences and friendships and provides many great opportunities for meeting new people, sharing interests and broadening horizons, whether this be through participating in the wide variety of outings and activities which the Club organises, or listening to wonderful guest speakers. We may be regarded as the 'older generation' but the energy and enthusiasm which is alive and well in our Club belies this description! 
Visit Probus South Pacific to find out more...

What we're about
  • Friendship, Fellowship and Fun
  • Participation and involvement in stimulating activities
  • Social interaction
  • Appreciation of the outdoors
  • Extending interests
  • Sharing enjoyment of the theatre and cultural events
  • Expanding horizons through guest speakers and travel
  • Keeping active
  • Meeting new people and forming new friendships
  • We are NOT about fund-raising activities
Membership

While Probus clubs may be formed/sponsored only by a Rotary Club, past involvement with Rotary is not a prerequisite for Probus membership! In fact, many of our members have previously belonged to other service organisations. Anyone who is retired or semi-retired is eligible to join; the majority of Probus members belong to the Gold Card fraternity.

If you wish to make an enquiry about future membership, please complete the Contact Form below.

20th Aniiversary

20th Anniversary - April 2023 Foundation Members

Our history

On 10 April 2003 our Probus Club was formed at Sunnynook under the auspices of Milford Rotary. The initial 76 founding membership quickly grew to over 100 and today our membership stands at 135.

Our Club turned 20 in 2023 and it was great so see several of our foundation members at this celebration, including our first President, Bev Jones, who did the honours of cutting the 20th Anniversary cake alongside Warwick Smith, 2003 President of Milford Rotary Club.

What we do
Scow trip
Outings

Club outings are organised monthly and may be a trip to a specialist farm, a world class sports venue, a cultural centre, tourist attraction or specialised factory. These are always exceptionally well organised and greatly enjoyed.
Co-ordinator: Randal Lockie

Cheltenham Beach
Walkers and Talkers

The Walkers and Talkers group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month to enjoy a 50 minute leisurely walk, followed by coffee and a chat. 
Details in the monthly newsletter.
Co-ordinators:
Carol and Dick Mogridge

Book swap
Booklovers

A book exchange operates at our monthly meeting. No formalities - donate, take, read and return books as you wish.
Co-ordinator: David Leitch

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

 

Theatre Group

We have seen some wonderful productions over the past year, from local theatre plays to the joyful production of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. 
Co-ordinator:  Gael Bosworth 

Travel Group

The Travel Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month. Industry speakers present many and varied holiday options, followed by a club member account of trip they have done, often to an intrepid or a 'less visited' location.
Co-ordinator: Brenda Magee

guest speaker
Guest Speakers

There is generally a guest speaker at each of our monthly meetings – their fields of expertise are wide-ranging and their stories informative, uplifting, humorous, thought-provoking, astounding, and entertaining.  
Co-ordinator: Grant Christianson

Want to contact us?

Complete the form below if you have any questions, comments, or would like to enquire about becoming a member. Your message will be forwarded to the appropriate person for response. 

 

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