Articles that have appeared in email updates
U3A Nunawading is a friendly place, but with so many members it can be hard to keep up with what’s happening. Key sources of information are emails, this email newsletter, our website and the ‘big screens’ at the Hub. We also have a notice board outside Studio 5. Follow these hints to keep in touch and avoid missing out.
Summer School 2025 was a week of informative talks, workshops, cooking demonstrations, movies, a quiz, a sing-a-long, and a partner yoga session enjoyed by many of our members.
Each day commenced with a Taiji class on the lawn and the second week of Summer School concluded with six excursions. See the photos of activities and cooking sessions here.
The Volunteers are the first welcoming voice to U3A and support members in many ways including taking membership payments, and providing information to members and prospective members as well as having a friendly chat as members pass by on their way to classes.
On Thursday 30 January, 55 Reception Desk Volunteers gathered for an information session and morning tea in preparation for the year ahead on the Reception Desk at our U3A. See the photo gallery here.
The U3A Borrowing Library can be found near the Course Administration Office. Most of the books are fiction, but we have a small biography collection at the end of the fiction section. These books are marked with a ‘B’. If you find a book you wish to read then take it. You can return it when you finish or donate a suitable book in its place.
In 2024, three of our members took part in a project with the City of Whitehorse partnered with Celebrate Ageing Ltd, The Older Women’s Network NSW and Elder Rights Advocacy Victoria to raise awareness of the contributions and achievements of older women.
The aim of the project was to build respect and combat the inequalities older women experience and is part of the annual Older Women Count program launched for International Women’s Day each year.
As another exciting year begins at U3A, interesting topics in Snippets’ February edition include great savings for Aqualink membership and car hire; a callout for volunteers for medical research; and an offer to attend an informative dementia session.
We’ve had a very busy November with a successful enrolment, and special thank-you events for our Volunteers and Leaders. Welcome to our new members; we look forward to meeting you in 2025. We also have a special opportunity for our members to access discount car hire.
As we reach the end of another year, we look forward to 2025 and welcome new and returning members. Read the full article for the amazing job our enrolment team has done. We also express our gratitude to Class Leaders and note changes to car parking for the new year.
Most of our Summer School classes filled quickly and many have long waitlists. This has been a very positive response to our Summer School program and an indication that January 2025 will be a great start to another year at U3A Nunawading.
Mark your calendar – Make sure you mark your Summer School sessions on your calendar so you remember to attend. And if you find that you are unable to attend a Summer School session or excursion in which you have enrolled, please put in an apology. This gives us the chance to offer your place to someone on the waitlist.
The Spring Festival took place on 17 November as it was postponed from its usual October schedule to accommodate council elections. Despite the change in timing, the event was a success, brimming with vibrant performances and enthusiastic participation. See the photo gallery