Active Retirees - 27 May 2020

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Posted By:	Dick Bushell
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Date Posted:	Tue, 2 Jun 2020

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To our Probus Community,
We are thinking of our Clubs and members and the negative effects of isolation during this challenging time. As such we want to assure you we are here to support you and will continue to provide stimulating articles of interest.
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2 must-know financial measures to assist retirees during COVID-19

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The COVIDSafe app: 6 of your questions answered

On Sunday, April 26, the Australian Government launched a smartphone app called COVIDSafe, which aims to speed up the process of contacting people exposed to COVID-19. READ MORE

How to stream TV, movies, sport and music

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Go virtual for multiple sclerosis

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7 ways to stay healthy on a budget

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PROBUS CLUB NEWS

NEW SOUTH WALES

Staying sane during COVID-19

Meadowbank Combined Probus Club successfully held its AGM in March and was anticipating the year ahead blissfully unaware of what was to come. READ MORE

VICTORIA

Glen Waverley keeps connected

Like many Clubs, Glen Waverley Combined Probus Club is staying connected – remotely – with the help of Zoom meetings. READ MORE

QUEENSLAND

Atherton Tablelands adventure

On a trip earlier this year, 46 members of the Innisfail Probus Club travelled by coach to the Atherton Tablelands. READ MORE

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Sailors ahoy

Shrove Tuesday, February 25, or what is known as Pancake Day in Australia, was celebrated by 28 members of the Unley Probus Club with a delicious breakfast of pancakes at Port Adelaide. READ MORE

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Better late than never

Two long-term and valued members of the Men’s Booragoon Probus Club (WA) were recently promoted to Life Membership status. READ MORE

TASMANIA

The best thing to do right now

Julie Fitzpatrick from the Rubicon Combined Probus Club in Port Sorell, Tasmania, spotted this lovely piece of art in Launceston. READ MORE

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Cooking up a storm

The Probus Club of Darwin has been promoting a cooking challenge, and Fred stepped up to the “plate”. READ MORE

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Calling all ACT Clubs! Send us your photos.

We would love to see some examples of Fun, Friendship and Fellowship in the ACT. Email us now. READ MORE

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