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On 30 May, we celebrated our first current member reaching their 100th birthday. Mary Nathan is a long-time member of U3A Nunawading and currently attends weekly exercise classes, plays Cards and enjoys Mah Jong Eastern style.
Over a dozen members of the Military History class took part in a rather unusual visit to the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance this term.
Class member Bill Cherry had suggested a walk to the Shrine to view the memorials along the parklands bordering St Kilda Rd. To make the experience more memorable he requested Class Coordinator Gilbert Foster to ask some of the class members to give a brief talk at each location describing the memorial and a short potted history of the individual depicted.
In this edition of snippets, we look back at the Biggest Morning Tea in May; and if you would like to plan ahead, there is a host of things to do during the Term 3 break and beyond for the young and young at heart!
May has been a buzz of activity at the Hub with our members enjoying their classes and social activities. Tickets for our Christmas in July celebration are now available at Reception, details are available in this newsletter. Also in this edition are reports on the get-togethers we’ve had, plus reminders of our upcoming three-week term break and the AGM. Have you considered volunteering for the Committee of Management?
Here we are, half way through Term 2. A couple of reminders for you; a note on some issues we’ve had with emails; new classes available in Term 3; and some class leader changes.
Both carparks at the Hub are being patrolled by the Council Parking Officers. If you receive a parking ticket, we can’t do anything to help you.
Please read the signs carefully and make sure you do not park in restricted areas unless you have the appropriate permit. Also note the time limit is four hours, so don’t stay longer.
You’re invited to the Biggest Morning Tea for a big cause – the fight against cancer – and you can also buy raffle tickets or take a lucky guess to help raise funds.
The date for the Biggest Morning Tea is Thursday 23 May, time 10.30 am to 12.30 pm in the lunch area at the Hub. A plate of food will be available at a cost of $5.00 per plate.
This year’s Christmas in July will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024 from 12 noon at the Mulgrave Country Club. The cost is $40 per person and tickets are now on sale at U3A Nunawading Reception.
So organise a table together with your U3A friends or just book one or two tickets. As a U3A member you can invite one guest to accompany you.
Two events recently brought members together to enjoy a hot cuppa and some cakes and pastries. Recent new members were invited to an afternoon tea to find out more about our U3A, and many members who were at the Hub last Friday stopped for a chat and a lovely morning tea.
In this month’s Snippets, be sure to check out the catch of the day from our Fishing for Fun group; photos of some members’ great artwork; and if you want to delve into your family history, Family History Connections in Blackburn has everything you’ll need.