About the club
Who we are, and where Probus comes from
A short history of the Probus movement, and what makes this particular club, here in Burlington Lakeshore, worth joining.
What Probus means
Professional and business — broadly defined
PROBUS combines PROfessional and BUSiness, reflecting the movement's roots. In practice, membership has always been wider than that name suggests: Probus clubs welcome retired and semi-retired people, former executives of government and other organizations, and anyone who carried some measure of responsibility in their working life. The common thread is simply the next chapter — personal growth, fellowship, and shared interests among people who've already built a career.
A note on which club is which: the Probus Club of Burlington Lakeshore is a men's club. A separate men's Probus club, a Mixed Probus club, and several women's Probus clubs, also serve the area — each is its own organization, so please make sure you've found the right one before reaching out.
A national movement
From one club in Cambridge to a nationwide network
The first Probus club in North America was the Probus Club of Cambridge, Ontario, chartered in 1987 with sponsorship from the Rotary Club of Galt. Since then the movement has grown to more than 200 Probus clubs across Canada — each independently run, each shaped by its own members. The Probus Club of Burlington Lakeshore received its charter in 1993.
150+ current members
A club large enough to offer variety in speakers and company, small enough that you'll be recognized by name.
Many backgrounds, One purpose
Members come from business, education, healthcare, engineering, government, the trades, and many other careers, united by friendship and lifelong learning.
Run by members, for members
A volunteer management committee looks after the club's day-to-day business — see the Leadership page for who's currently serving.
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