From the Course Admin team
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.
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Make new friends while playing a key role
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…
U3A shines for the Seniors festive launch
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.
Put that away! Tidy up now!
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.
Snippets
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.
Plenty happening in the coming months
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.
From the Course Admin team
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 […]
Computer classes for Term 4 now available
Term 4 computer classes are now available for enrolment. At the Hub we have photo book making classes – great for Christmas gifts, a short course on travelling with your smart device, and a single session to update you on the most common current scams. And to prepare for “Get Online” week, there’s a single session to help you overcome your nerves and find your feet in the online world with whatever devices you may have available.
Zoom classes include the return of the photo-editing class and a single session on maintaining your privacy online.
This month’s scam alert – beware of emails and messages that appear to be from friends but contain little more than a link.
Festival season at the Hub
October is festival season at the Hub this year with the launch of the Victorian Seniors Festival on Sunday 2 October and the Whitehorse Spring Festival happening on Sunday 23 October.
October and November Four O’clock Forums
Our final two Forums for the year will look at Climate Change from the point of view of a vulcanologist and tricks and clever methods to increase productivity at any age will be explained by the co-author of Life Admin Hacks.