As another exciting year begins at U3A, interesting topics in Snippets’ February edition include great savings for Aqualink membership and car hire; a callout for volunteers for medical research; and an offer to attend an informative dementia session.
Join Aqualink this February and save
Aqualink’s Box Hill and Nunawading centres have 50 percent off for three months and no joining fee for new members in February* – a saving of up to $194.20! The offer is on sale from 6 February to 27 February. With access to state-of-the-art gyms, aquatic facilities, and over 200 weekly fitness classes, there’s something for everyone.
For more details:
- check the campaign web page
- phone Aqualink Box Hill on 9843 2900 or Aqualink Nunawading on 9878 4576.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Reminder of car hire savings
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Before Christmas we advised that Avis and Budget are offering members of U3A Nunawading a 10 per cent discount when booking a hire car and you can still take advantage of these savings. Members interested in taking up this offer need to contact the Course Administrator via to get the booking instructions for each car hire company. At that time, they will be given the code that enables the discount to be applied. A credit card is required when picking up the car.
Volunteers needed for research on medication safety
The University of South Australia is currently developing and testing a user-friendly tool to assist health practitioners in identifying and monitoring medication side effects, with the ultimate aim of improving medication safety. Approved by the University of South Australia’s Human Ethics Committee, the study needs volunteer participants to complete two surveys (takes about 15 minutes to complete each) completed four weeks apart. For more details see the Participant Information Sheet.
Dementia awareness information session
Whitehorse City Council is hosting an information session to learn more about prevention and management strategies for dimension. It will include expert presentations about diet and social connection, some optional movement, and morning tea.
When: Thursday 13 February
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre – Arbour Room 470 Station Street, Box Hill
Bookings essential. Go to TryBooking or phone 9262 6333.