It may be chilly outside, but June Snippets is bursting with things to do to keep you warm! You can enjoy a pizza lunch at U3A; be inspired at a local art show; attend a free movie; learn about support for carers at a workshop; connect with the Whitehorse Positive Ageing Connect and Support team for help; and for the little people in your life, you can choose something fun from the Whitehorse School Holiday program. Plus, we highlight our very own Calligraphy and Marvellous Melbourne 3 classes.
Enjoy a delicious pizza lunch
The U3A Social Committee invites you to a fun and relaxed pizza lunch. It’s the perfect way to unwind and share some laughs with fellow members. There’ll be a couple of delicious pizza options to satisfy your cravings — plus a drink to go with it.
Date: Wednesday 30 July
Time: 12:30 pm to 2 pm
Where: The Hub Kitchen area
Cost: $5 for two slices of pizza and a can of drink. (No refunds)
Register and pay at the Reception desk with your name, member number, and any gluten-free requirement by Friday 25 July to help us plan enough pizza for everyone!
U3A walk reveals Lygon Street history
inspires members of Marvellous Melbourne 3
with Class Leader Maria Ryan (seated) and
Assistant Class Leader Lyn Alexander (on her right).
Members of our Marvellous Melbourne 3 Class heard about the long and colourful history of the famous Carlton precinct from Class Leader Maria Ryan during their May excursion. Lygon Street has seen waves of immigrants settle and establish businesses since the Gold Rush. With the significant influx of Italian migrants arriving after the Second World War the precinct gained its nickname of Melbourne’s Little Italy.
During their walk the class was photographed beside a statue of Zelda D’Aprano AO, an Australian feminist activist who fought for better conditions and equal pay for women during the late 60s and 70s. In 2023, a statue of her was unveiled outside the Trades Hall in recognition of her work. Following the walk, many class members took the opportunity of having lunch at the famous University Café, an icon of Lygon Street for over 60 years.
Learning the art of calligraphy
Calligraphy Class Leader, Yoko Yuasa is very pleased with what her student Joe has learnt in a very short period of time.
“Joe started my Calligraphy class in February this year with 10 others,” Yuko said. “They were all complete beginners. I didn’t expect him to stay long because the class is usually dominated by women and men haven’t lasted long in the past.”
Joe thoroughly enjoys the Calligraphy class and has a family fan to encourage him to stick with it.
“My wife loved it!” Joe said. “I’m so glad U3A offer classes like this, and I look forward to continuing to improve under Yoko’s guidance.”
Fabulous local art show
Don’t miss the great variety of artworks at the 73rd Box Hill Art Group Annual Exhibition and Art Sale. It’s a unique opportunity to see and buy brilliant artworks created in Whitehorse and, if you have ever wanted to draw or paint, you can meet some of the artists and talk to them about how they got started.
The opening and award presentations will be held at the Box Hill Lower Town Hall on 11 July at 7:30 pm, and the exhibition will be open on Saturday 12 July from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 13 July from 10 am to 4 pm.
Free movie
The Whitehorse Film Society, together with Whitehorse Positive Ageing, brings a heart-warming Christmas in July screening of ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’, based on the magical true story of how Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol. You can relax and enjoy this uplifting bio-comedy drama rated PG with a hot cuppa and light snack in a warm, welcoming space with great company.
Date: Wednesday 30 July
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Willis Room, Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading
Cost: Free and includes a hot drink and snack after the movie.
To book to see ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’, go to: trybooking.com/events/landing/1405621 or call 9262 6333.
Carer Supports and Services Workshop
If you provide unpaid care and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who is an older person, you’re invited to attend a workshop to learn about the support services that are available to carers and their families. The session will be presented by the Connect and Support Service at Whitehorse City Council and a new Carer Services and Supports resource will be launched. Topics will include support services for carers such as the Carer Gateway; information about organisations that provide support to carers across Victoria; and the role of Carers Victoria.
Date: Tuesday 19 August
Time: 1 pm – 3 pm
Where: Willis Room, Nunawading Civic Centre, 379-399 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading
Cost: Free, registrations essential, includes afternoon tea
Book now at: trybooking.com/DCEUN
For more information contact: Connect & Support Service on 9262 6333 or
Whitehorse Council helps with Positive Ageing
The Positive Ageing Connect and Support team at Whitehorse Council is available to listen and support you to access information and services. For example, they can answer questions about how My Aged Care works; or what help is available if you are providing unpaid care to a family member/friend; or provide details about local community groups or activities to keep you active and connected.
Contact the Connect and Support team by emailing: or
Phone: 9262 6333 to request a for a call back.
Winter school holiday fun
If you have children to entertain during the July school holidays, there is no shortage of activities and family fun available as part of the Whitehorse Council’s Winter School Holiday program. Be sure to review what’s on offer as you may need to book some sessions. For more details go to: whitehorse.vic.gov.au/things-do/festivals-and-events/school-holidays