About Us

Probus provides opportunities for retirees and semi-retirees to come together to make new friends and enjoy a wide range of activities. Probus Clubs are non-fundraising and non-service Clubs that operate for the benefit of providing “Fun, Friendship and Fellowship” for its their members. We arrange theatre outings, lunches, picnics, and other social functions as often as we can.

Recently the Probus Club of Bright held its 34th AGM and elected its new committee for the 2026-27 Probus year. Only Ron Sibley, 96, retired Bright Shire Engineer and sole remaining foundation member, can boast of having attended every one of those AGMs. This was followed by an enjoyable lunch at the Bright Chalet.

Membership of the Bright Probus Club is open to both men and women. Our meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month except December, and are highlighted by topical and interesting guest speakers. Meetings commence at 10.00am, and are usually held at the Bright Bowls Club, Churchill Avenue.

Recent Speakers have included Amanda Ralph of Bright’s Christmas Shop; Rob Kaufman, Expedition travel in the Kimberley Region of WA; Rebecca Healey, Solicitor, Estate Planning; Anne McInerney, Ovens Valley Landcare; Gerard Gray of Dickens Real Estate, Bright Valley development; Fiona McLennan of Alpine Health, Preventing Falls as we age. Prospective members and guests can look forward to hearing from speakers of a similar high standard.

In addition to meetings during the past year, we have enjoyed a Club barbecue at Harrietville; delicious lunches at Remel in Whorouly last July, and again in December, a buffet lunch @ the Bright Chalet following our AGM in March. In addition, 12 members of our club recently joined members from many other Probus Clubs at a lunch in Wangaratta to celebrate the 50th birthday of Probus in Australia, where the guest speaker was Heather Ewart of Back Roads fame.

Both new members and visiting Probians can be assured of a warm welcome at our meetings. Emphasis is placed on minimising formality and promoting fellowship.

For further information on the wider Probus Club organisation please visit https://probussouthpacific.org. 

Members Jan Davey, Judith Layder, and Marilyn Stephens
enjoying their morning tea break.”

Members enjoying a special Christmas lunch at Remel 185, Whorouly.