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The morning tea held to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March attracted a steady stream of members who were very keen to chat, enjoy a cuppa and cake, and try their hand at making butterflies and paper planes, which they could take for a test run outside.
The outstanding decorations and activities reflected this year’s theme of ‘Innovation for a gender equal future’ and the IWD colours of purple, green and white.
The theme for Victoria’s 2023 Cultural Diversity Week held earlier this month was Our Past. Our Future: Celebrating and reflecting on the contribution of our multicultural communities.
We are very proud of U3A Nunawading’s diversity, which is reflected in all aspects of our operations. Many of our Class Leaders, Reception Desk Volunteers and Committee of Management members were born overseas.
The Four o’clock Forums continue to attract strong interest for their varied topics and inspiring guest speakers. Below is the list of forums coming up in the next few months; there is still space available for the March and May sessions. Please enrol online or at the Reception Desk.
Usually, only two U3A Reception Desk Volunteers are seen at any one time in the U3A Nunawading Reception area. However, each day for a week this month, many Reception Desk Volunteers were seen enjoying lunch together next to the community library at the Hub. Each team of volunteers had the rare opportunity to meet one another and to socialise.
There is plenty to see and do locally and some great initiatives to consider in this month’s Snippets including an immersion in local art and history; applying for the power saving bonus; enjoying the school holiday program; entering the Upcycle art competition; taking up the opportunity to recycle; and signing up for the Whitehorse Community Support Register. Plus, a happy snap of one of our own Art Appreciation Groups.
With classes back for Term 1, there is certainly a buzz around the place with new and returning members enjoying our huge range of fabulous classes.
Welcome back to all from the Course Admin team, Elsie, Ken, Skip and Mary. The first week of term was very busy for our volunteer team as we did our best to settle members into their requested classes.
With over 80 classes on offer, January’s Summer School attracted over 1650 attendances, more than twice the previous year’s attendance figures.
The planning, which commenced last August, certainly paid off with the biggest Summer School program ever and the highest number of members on record enrolling in at least one class.
Over 60 new and returning volunteers were welcomed and thanked by President Gary Walker for working on the U3A Nunawading Reception Desk at an Information Session held at the Hub before classes commenced.
Reception Desk Coordinator, Athalie Edis, also thanked the volunteers for being the friendly and helpful first point of call for U3A members, and recognised the importance the volunteers play in the operation of our organisation.
Our Four O’clock Forums on the last Wednesday of the month have been very popular. They reflect the ‘U’ in U3A.
We invite qualified outside speakers who are specialists in their field. There is something different each month to cater for our members’ varied interests and thirst for new knowledge. Here is an overview of the next three sessions. Enrolment is obligatory. Enrol online here