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In this edition of Snippets, we focus on our members with a big morning tea, a special birthday, a Marvelous Melbourne Walk, a class snapped in the autumn sunshine and an Appy Hour reminder. Plus, the fun on offer for the forthcoming school holidays.
A warm welcome to all members returning from the term and Easter break. I do hope that many of you were able to catch up with family and friends and enjoy your break from U3A.
If you are unable to attend classes, you can now let us know by logging into the U3A website (https://u3anunawading.org.au/) using your mobile device (smartphone/tablet) or computer.
Morning tea was organised on 4 and 6 April to welcome new 2023 members to U3A. It was a wonderful opportunity for our new members to meet and greet each other over a cuppa and some cake.
Members again enjoyed the opportunity of participating in two hot cross bun morning teas in the last week of Term 1. See the photo gallery for pictures of the events.
A record 95 members attended the April Four o’clock Forum about aged care planning and bookings are strong for the May forum, ‘Philosophy Begins in Wonder’. With only a few remaining seats available, members are advised to enrol now.
Last Thursday, 4 May, was World Password Day.
This annual day is a timely reminder of the importance of passwords and the role they play in keeping us safe. As they are your first digital line of defence, here are some helpful tips to check that you are doing it right.
Highlights for our May edition of Snippets includes two social activities – Ten Pin Bowling and Christmas in July; interesting reports from our Geology class and Draw and Write Your Own Story class; a snap shot of some overseas visitors; two research studies seeking participants; a heads up for National Volunteers Week and a call-out for member contributions.
Term 1 has been very busy with the intake of a record number of new members, external meetings, and special celebrations at the Hub. Our home was festooned in purple, green and white decorations for International Women’s Day, members could be seen wearing a range of national costumes during Cultural Diversity Week and the area next to the community library played host to five combined lunches for our Reception Desk Volunteers. And, next week our Social Committee will be serving hot cross buns.
Earlier this month U3A Nunawading hosted a visit by the Commissioner for Senior Victorians, Gerard Mansour, who was very impressed by what he saw at the Hub.
While many classes are full with waitlists or even closed, we are pleased to be offering eight new classes starting next term. There are also a number of classes that still have vacancies and some are listed here after the New Classes commencing in Term 2.