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Welcome to November Snippets. This month you are invited to a concert and to play tennis; we see a class managing the wet and visit another in the evening, get a taste for a unique Summer School class, learn about Swedish gnomes and congratulate a member on her special award.
There’s lots happening at the Nunawading Community Hub this month with the launch of the Whitehorse Seniors Festival, which was hosted by U3A Nunawading on the first Sunday of the month and Council’s annual Spring Festival to be held on Sunday 23 October. Our Social Committee is also busy planning our upcoming Melbourne Cup Eve Afternoon Tea and last week members enjoyed another Coffee & Cake event at the Hub.
These are the key dates you need to know for next year’s enrolment:
– You will be able to VIEW next year’s courses online from Monday 14 November
– Printed copies of the 2023 Course Guide including Terms 1 and 2 Computer Classes as well as the 2023 Summer School Guide will be available for collection from the Hub from Monday 14 November.
– Enrolment for current members opens on Monday 28 November
– Enrolment for new members opens on Wednesday 30 November.
With only one month to go before the end of Term 4, all general classes are now closed to new enrolments. However, there are still some places available in Term 4 Computer Classes and Christmas Workshops.
Linda and Bronwyn have become good friends through volunteering together on the Reception Desk at U3A Nunawading.
“I have gained a better understanding of how U3A operates and have felt a stronger connection to the organisation,” said Linda, when asked about her role as a volunteer on the Reception Desk.
“I love welcoming and helping new members,” added Bronwyn.
The Reception Desk is a vital part of U3A Nunawading…
There was entertainment, smiling faces and sunshine in abundance at the launch of the Seniors Festival in Whitehorse hosted by U3A Nunawading at the Community Hub on Sunday 2 October.
Hurry up, we are going to be late! How often have you heard this, or said it? We know that saving time is almost as important as saving money. Many of us couldn’t wait for retirement because we thought we would have more time and space to do what we wanted or had neglected: clean out the garage, manage our filing, start on long planned home projects that had been put-off.
Welcome to October Snippets. Highlights of this month’s news include a Smoking Fish class; a happy snap of the Share Trading group; celebrations for the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival; mastering the art of public speaking; a poem dedicated to U3A; special events at Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum and Box Hill RSL for Sinatra fans; and tips to prepare for epidemic thunderstorm asthma.
With a new Committee of Management, Seniors Festival and Spring Festival being celebrated in and around the Hub, an active Social Committee and preparation for next year’s enrolment, there’s plenty happening at U3A Nunawading.
There are vacancies in a number of new classes, as well as current ones, for our final term of the year. Lawn Bowls Class Leader John Blasetti gives us a taste of what’s on offer in his Term 4 class. Don’t forget to get your raffle tickets for the magnificent quilt on display near our […]