Probus clubs meet monthly for fellowship, morning tea, a short business session and to hear an interesting guest speaker. 

That’s only the beginning. Many arrange visits to factories, defence establishments, industrial complexes, police stations, and plant nurseries. Most arrange short outings — picnics barbecues, visits to gardens and places of scenic or historic interest. Many organise extended tours of anything from one day to a few weeks — sometimes as a single club, sometimes in association with other Probus clubs. These are usually fellowship occasions with spouses and friends invited.

Researchers have discovered abundant evidence of the need for retired business and professional people to associate with others of similar vocational/educational background. Their social or sporting clubs, their voluntary work, their hobbies do not always provide this association. Generally, these people miss the intellectual stimulation, in the broader sense, provided by their former business, professional or executive activities. Within a short time after retirement, the desire to meet others in similar circumstances manifests itself quite strongly.