Liam McNally
Melton Ladies Probus Club hosted a celebration to recognise its 32nd birthday on Monday, November 14.
Over 50 members visited the leisure centre at Lifestyle Village, Brookfield for a high-morning tea and musical performances, as well as a birthday certificate presentation from Kevin Harris of Rotary Club of Melton.
Club president Dianne Mair said the event was a really good day.
“It was such good fun, and I just felt so proud to be able to put on the event with all the help of our committee and all the others,” she said.
“The whole atmosphere there was brilliant, the spread was put on beautifully, and people were up dancing and enjoying themselves and laughing and getting together.”
The club had 100 members at its peak, but a two-year hiatus during Covid saw the numbers dwindle.
Ms Mair said people were hesitant to return when restrictions first eased, but now they are back up to 65 members and have enjoyed two day trips this year with full buses.
“People are ready to get out and enjoy life again without all the restrictions that we’ve had,” she said.
Nine former club presidents were present at the birthday celebration, as well as four women who have been members of Melton Ladies Probus Club since its inception in 1990.
Ms Mair said that the club wouldn’t be possible without them.
“Through all of these people continuing to support the club, that’s why we’re where we are today, because of the support that we’ve had from all these previous presidents that still come to the club each month.”
