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
How many of us march to the beat of our own drum?
Bronwyn Calcutt M.A.: Wednesday 22 February, Studio 2 at 4 pm
Bronwyn Calcutt does. She is a multi-skilled performer. Come and listen as she presents the Rhythms of Life. She is a dynamic, original thinker. A visual artist who originally trained as an architect specialising in stage design and play-writing, her work over 40 years has embraced musical direction and the production of eight CDs of her original music. Bronwyn has worked with the young and old, facilitating creative and inspirational workshops in corporate and community settings. She has specialised in music circles for the aged. And there’s more!
So often we are told we don’t fit in and we must fit into the system
Dr. Jane Wenlock: Wednesday 29 March, Studio 2 at 4 pm
Those of you who are grandparents who have to help younger members of your family with homework, socialising, cultural and language differences, and trying to adapt to different routines; or those of you who have migrated and know how hard it is to learn another language and fit in to a new community (i.e., a school community) – you will appreciate Dr Jane Wenlock’s presentation and her insights into how important the ‘parenting role’ is even outside school hours. Jane Wenlock is a Doctor of Education. Her presentation will share research on the migrant Chaldean* community to illustrate how equity and justice for all in education is so important.
*Chaldeans are Aramaic-speaking, Eastern Rite Catholics. They have a history that spans more than 5,500 years, dating back to Mesopotamia, which was known as the cradle of civilization and is present-day Iraq.
An important update on retirement and aged care
Graeme Quinlan: Wednesday 26 April, Studio 2 at 4 pm
Graeme Quinlan is a Principal in First Financial and specialist in superannuation and retirement planning. More importantly he is also an educator. The information he gives you will be up-to-date with rates, thresholds, and legislation. He will tell you the truth about retirement and the demographics from the Australian Institute of Health and welfare i.e., the care-free years, the quieter years and the frail years. He will give you the hard facts about Residential Care in detail; how to choose a facility and what to expect from RADs/ DAPs and means tested fees and on-going fees. Even if you think you know it all, you will have the opportunity to ask a question that just might make a big difference to your peace of mind.