A poem by Penguin Probus Club

26 Nov 2025

Penguin Probus Club recently wrote a lovely poem to congratulate the 50th birthday of Probus next year in 2026.

Our young club is born, while our parent turns 50!

After decades of work, we’ve time to enjoy

Unfolding activities for seniors so nifty

Coffees galore, cappuccino or soy?

 

By the old railway tracks, where history sleeps

With papers and photos from Penguin’s past

An emerging fellowship tentatively creeps

Inheriting memories with a foundation to last.

 

Community members respond to the call

To gather, connect, share and befriend

Gently penetrating an invisible wall

Creating bonds, that hopefully won’t end.

 

This fledgling group is finding its feet

 With interest soaring and members brand new

A committee created so quickly, it’s sweet

So much goodwill, and much to pursue.

 

From local to global, from history to now

Our speakers inspire, warming the heart

A story from Susan shares her journey of how

She fought her fear, with joy to impart.

 

Craig provokes thought  - how did it all start?

The settlers came – so brave and so bold

Their love for this island, straight from the heart

A treasured home, more valued than gold.

 

Our forebears would be proud of what we’ve become

With the Op Shop’s authentic, caring support

Lenny’s account shows how much has been done

The heartbeat of town, a stunning report!

 

Our tribe is excited to experience much more

And Kerry discloses his lifestyle abroad

Life in Russia – there’s much to explore

We go on his journey, mentally ‘aboard’.

 

Knowledge is shared in the old station room

With common goals, we slowly unite

The meeting’s warmth dispels any gloom

Penguin Probus now is spreading the light!