Our March Snippets features a special offer at the Hub café over Easter; details about the Culture Fest and U3A members performing there; the end of stamp donations; a class snapshot; an invitation to try croquet and a link to the school holiday program to entertain young ones. There is also information about two research projects that need volunteers. Happy Easter and enjoy the term break!
Hub café open for business over Easter
If you’re wondering what’s open over the Easter Break for a coffee and a snack, look no further than the Where Is My Coffee Café at the Hub. The café will be open throughout the Easter holidays and if you show your U3A membership badge, you can enjoy a 10% discount on purchases over $10.
Enjoy the Culture Fest celebrations
There is a diverse range of family-friendly interactive stalls, live music and activities that invite you to learn and connect with different cultures at the 2026 Culture Fest, a free event organised by Whitehorse Council.
When: Sunday 22 March, 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, 449-465 Springvale Road, Forest Hill
Our English, Scottish and Welsh dancers will be performing there around 2:45 pm – come and support them!
For more information go to: Culture Fest | Creative Whitehorse
No stamps needed
Mel Thorn would like to thank all the members who have donated stamps over many years, but all good things must come to an end, and stamps are no longer required.
Walking Qigong takes to the oval
While Studio 1 was out of action one Friday, Jasmine Teen took her Walking Qigong class out onto the oval to do their exercise! There was no stopping their enthusiasm, and everyone enjoyed the great outdoors.
Anyone for croquet?
Ringwood Croquet Club is providing a unique opportunity for people to try croquet, a fun form of non-stressful exercise. If you like it, the club can also offer coaching sessions.
When: Sunday 19 April, 1 pm – 3 pm (afternoon tea is also provided)
Where: Ringwood Croquet Club, Jubilee Park, off Gardini Avenue, Ringwood
Registration: To attend please register via email or phone Peter on 0407 098 980.
School holiday fun
If you have kids on board over the school holidays, outdoor movies, craft, art and an easter egg hunt are just some of the exciting activities on offer as part of the Whitehorse Council school holiday program. For more details go to: school-holidays
Melbourne Uni research to improve vision testing
A Melbourne University PhD student is conducting research to improve vision testing for people with genetic eye diseases and volunteers between the ages of 40-80 years without a genetic eye disease are needed for the study.
They will be required to do a single research visit to a clinic in Carlton, involving standard eye health exams, retinal imaging and a light detection test. The visit is approximately three hours, and a $50 gift voucher will be available upon completion. To participate or for more information, contact: Lea Lim (PhD candidate) via email:
Austin Health research to reduce dementia risk
A team of researchers from the Institute for Breathing and Sleep at Austin Health are currently recruiting healthy older adults (60+) for a study looking at sleep and brain health. The aim of the study is to better understand the things that contribute to a healthier brain, so that changeable lifestyle factors (e.g., sleep) can be used to reduce risk of dementia or cognitive impairment. Participants will be reimbursed up to $1000 for completing the study. For more information see this webpage, contact or phone 9496 5928.