A vibrant community of retirees exploring Brisbane together — guest speakers, outings, book clubs, and lifelong friendships, one Thursday at a time.
Probus provides retirees the chance to connect, learn, and stay active — because staying social is one of the best things you can do for your wellbeing as you age.
Every meeting features an engaging speaker sharing insights, stories, and expertise from across Brisbane and beyond.
Regular local excursions — from parkland lunches to theatre nights — with more regional trips planned each year.
Book Club, Movie Group, Lunch Club, and a growing list of interest groups shaped by our members.
From weekly walks to theatre nights, our calendar is built around curiosity, connection, and getting out and about.
Monthly reads and discussion over coffee.
Cinema outings for the latest releases.
Regular lunches at New Farm's best local spots.
Weekly walks exploring Brisbane's riverside paths.
Group outings to musicals, plays and shows.
Seasonal BBQ lunches at New Farm Park.
A dedicated space for members to connect.
Regional adventures further afield, in the pipeline.
Merthyr Road, New Farm, Brisbane
Join us for morning tea, community updates, and an engaging guest speaker — then stay on for lunch with the group afterward.
Visitors and prospective members are always welcome.
No hidden costs. One annual fee gives you access to every meeting, outing, and interest group all year round.
+ $25 one-off joining fee
A different speaker each month — covering travel, medicine, music, history and more. Here's what's lined up.
| Month | Speaker | Topic Area | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryThursday 23 January | Social event — Brunswick Hotel, 569 Brunswick St, New Farm | Social | Social event due to summer holidays |
| FebruaryThursday 20 February | Amanda Harvey | Travel | Rail Travel and Holidays in Queensland |
| MarchThursday 20 March | Roley Sussex | English Language | Australian English — What it is and where it is going |
| AprilThursday 17 April | Ivan Collins / Ian Bennett | Music | Music & Performance, Voice & Guitar |
| MayThursday 15 May | Rachel Gillies | Medical | Mercy Ships |
| JuneThursday 19 June | TBC | — | To be confirmed |
| JulyThursday 17 July | Dr Helena Popovic | Medical | How to boost your brain and defy dementia |
| AugustThursday 21 August | Chad Sherrin | History / Travel | Kokoda Trail |
| SeptemberThursday 18 September | Bettsie Fysh | Early Days of Flight | Qantas — husband's grandfather was a foundation member of Qantas |
| OctoberThursday 16 October | Denis Wayper | Music | The Three Tenors — Carreras, Pavarotti, Domingo |
| NovemberThursday 20 November | Richard Kinnon (outbackpioneers.com.au) | Outback Australia | Outback Pioneers |
| December— | N/A | N/A | No meeting — festive season break |
Schedule sourced from the Teneriffe Probus Club speaker calendar. Guest speaker line-up is subject to change — check the monthly newsletter for confirmed details.
No pressure, no obligation — just morning tea, good company, and an interesting talk. See you on the third Thursday.