Next meeting: Thu, Oct 15 · 10:00 a.m. · Details
Established in 1987 to provide fellowship, friendship and fun for men in their retirement and semi-retirement years.
Our purpose
Our goal is to provide Fellowship, Friendship and Fun for men in their retirement and semi-retirement years.
We are a volunteer-based, non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian fellowship organization with our strength in our membership. Our club is about encouraging healthy minds and bodies and socializing with other retirees in the community.
In PROBUS you’ll find a wealth of new experiences and a much expanded social network. The opportunities abound with awesome guest speakers, a broad range of interesting activities and social events.
Who we are
We are a group of retired and semi-retired men who are still young at heart. We come from all walks of working life, and we share an interest in meeting like-minded people, hearing from interesting speakers and staying active in body and mind.
Our monthly general meetings are the heart of the club: a friendly room, a hot cup of coffee and a guest speaker on a topic you may never have thought about before. Between meetings, members get together for golf, curling, hiking, computers and trips across Southern Ontario.
What is Probus?
The first Probus club was formed in 1966 by the Rotary Club of Caterham in Surrey, England, so that retired professionals could keep meeting for fellowship. The name combines PROfessional and BUSiness — but today Probus welcomes retirees from every background.
The Burlington club was founded in 1987 with an emphasis on shared interests and like-minded company, rather than professional or business status.
A new chapter, shared
Retirement or semi-retirement can come too early for people who want and are able to remain active. PROBUS clubs help retired and semi-retired people maintain a social network with others who have similar interests.
Each club is autonomous, sponsored by an existing PROBUS club, and meets at least monthly for fellowship and interesting guest speakers. Sponsoring clubs help bring retired and semi-retired people together to form a club in their community.
The original Burlington club website describes a worldwide movement of over 300,000 members in approximately 4,000 clubs.
Social, not service
Unlike a service club, Probus has no fundraising or community-service obligations. It’s all about fellowship.
Non-political & non-sectarian
Everyone is welcome regardless of politics or faith. We meet at a church, but we are not a religious group.
Non-profit & member-run
Each club is autonomous and run by volunteers from its own membership, with modest dues to cover costs.
Probus in Burlington
Burlington has embraced Probus like few other communities.
- 1987The Probus Club of Burlington is founded — the first men’s club in the city and the third Probus club in Canada.
- 1990The first of Burlington’s women’s Probus clubs is established.
- 2025The City of Burlington proclaims October as Probus Club Month.
- TodaySeven Probus clubs in Burlington count more than 1,800 members between them.
- 2027PROBUS Canada and our club both celebrate 40 years of Fellowship, Friendship and Fun.
Other Probus clubs in Burlington
Ours is a men’s club. If you’re looking for a women’s or mixed club, or a different meeting day, one of our neighbouring clubs may be a great fit.