Probus Clubs exist to fill a need of retired persons in the community who have been accustomed to high levels of vocational activity and decision making in their working lives. The principal objective of every Probus Club is to create and maintain a homogeneous group that provides the fellowship and intellectual stimulation.
History of our Club
Melbourne Sunrise Probus Club is a member of the international Probus organisation and is accredited in the South Pacific region. MSPC is non-political and non-sectarian.  It is a "not for profit" organisation and has no fund raising activities. The emphasis is on the club being free from the constraints and obligations of service clubs and on allowing members to participate at minimum personal cost. MSPC has a number of activities and interest groups designed to promote active minds and bodies, with an emphasis on social interactions. Members are encouraged to enjoy the fellowship of new friends. The club membership limit is 120.
Club Executives & Directors
President
Philipa Bergman-Hill
Vice President
Hank van Herk
Immediate Past President
Tom McNair
Secretary
Stephen Edwards
Treasurer
Sarah Taylor

Upcoming Events

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Contact Us

POSTAL ADDRESS 
PO Box 23308,  Docklands 8012 

Secretary-Steve  
Mobile: 0419 398 780
email: speprobus@gmail.com

Membership - Michael
Mobile: 0419 348 191
email: michaelpepi@bigpond.com

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
WELCOME!
Greetings to old friends, new friends and potential friends, and welcome to the Melbourne Sunrise Probus Club website!  The Club provides an important platform for senior members of the Melbourne community to enhance their vitality through a general friendship and fellowship with others and an engagement in the interest groups and special events listed on this home page.  Members may log in and read the Newsletters and make contact with other members.  If you are not a Member and would like to be introduced to the Club, please see the details in the “Contact Us” section or use the message field at the bottom of the page.
Meeting Venue and Date

Melbourne Sunrise Probus Club


May 2025 General Meeting

Thursday 1st May at 10.00 am (for a 10.30 start)

Performance Space - Library at the Dock

107 Victoria Harbour Promenade 

Docklands

Speakers
Upcoming Speakers
Professor Michelle Giles
May 01, 2025 11:00 AM
An Update on Vaccines for Older Adults
An Update on Vaccines for Older Adults

A current and timely update on vaccines for older adults with the opportunity for members to ask questions.  

Professor Giles is an Infectious Diseases Physician. As a doctor and researcher she specialises in vaccination and is currently the Deputy Chair of the Australian Technical Advisory Group (ATAGI)

 

 

 

Casey Olori
Jun 05, 2025 11:00 AM
My Aged Care
Guy Hodgkinson
Jul 03, 2025 11:00 AM
The Evolution of the Melbourne Tram Network and Associated Technologies
Alison Vaughan
Aug 07, 2025 11:00 AM
Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Past Speakers
Paul Perrottet
Apr 03, 2025 11:00 AM
The Australian Open Tennis Tournament
Professor John Langford
Nov 07, 2024 11:00 AM
Managing the Murray Darling Basin: A never ending Saga
Margaret Reynolds
Oct 03, 2024 11:00 AM
Australian Women’s Influence in National Parliament over 60 years.
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STORIES

President 2025
Posted by Relma Hartley
Congratulations to our President for 2025 Philipa Bergman-Hill.

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Interest Groups

Golf:
Every Monday - Royal Park Golf Course
Old Poplar Road, Parkville
Tee off at 9.20 & 9.30am - Cost $15.00
Players are encouraged to arrive @ 9.00 am and arrange their parking ticket.
Interested players should download the Team App from https://teamapp.com/
Contact Kim

Cards- 500:
Mission to Seafarers
1.30pm for a 2.00pm start ends 4.30pm
2nd Thursday each month
Contact Russell 

Walking Group:
Meets fourth Thursday of the month.
Email notification of route
 
Mahjong
Second and fourth Mondays.
2.00pm to 4.30pm
Mission To Seafarers
717 Flinders St, Docklands
Contact Ros
 
Book Club 1.
First Tuesday of the month
11.30 am - 12.30pm
Boyd Centre Library, 2017 City Road, Southbank
 
Book Club 2.
Third Wednesday of the month
1.30pm to 3:00pm
Mission to Seafarers
 
Movies at Kino
Monday after monthly Probus meeting.
45 Collins St, Melbourne.
Cost $7.00
 
 
 
Theatre Group
 
 
Coffee Club
Second Tuesday of the month
At a venue to be advised by email.
 
Footy Tipping
It doesn't matter who you barrack for or how much you know about Aussie Rules, it's about joining in the fun with your Melbourne Sunrise Probus ‘Footy Tipping' friends. Competition commences with the opening game of the AFL Season in late March. The competition runs for the full AFL Home and Away Season. It can be accessed by computer, mobile phone or iPad. The system is user friendly. 
The cost is $30.00 per person, per season.
 
 
Table Tennis
Table tennis, get into the action, a fun game with plenty of laughs. Catering for both beginners and experienced players.
EVERY Wednesday
10.00am to 11.30am
THE TERRACE, DOCKLANDS LIBRARY.
Contact: John Freeburn
 
Club31
A Social Get Together
On the 31st of Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct only
5.30pm - 7pm
Venue will be advised prior to the event.
 
Crafty Sunrisers
1.30 pm to 3.30 pm 3rd Monday
of the month At the Mission to Seafarers. Come along and
bring your current craft project 
to work on.