September Snippets includes the Gardens for Wildlife program, a free theatre show, some cooking fun, Mood Memory Research, the Whitehorse school holiday program, discount membership offer for Aqualink, access to the Military History newsletter, the $250 Power Bonus reminder and what’s on the Hub noticeboard.
Attention Whitehorse garden lovers!
If you would like to know how to make your garden more attractive to local wildlife and live in the City of Whitehorse, you can access a free Gardens for Wildlife program which can include a complimentary garden guide visit to help with advice and support. Following the visit, you get a written report, a voucher for 20 free plants from a local indigenous nursery, a newsletter subscription and ongoing garden and local wildlife information – all free! For more information go to https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/waste-environment/trees-and-gardens/gardens-for-wildlife
Invitation to free show
As part of Victoria’s Seniors Week Festival, U3A Melbourne City has extended an invitation to “Who Do You Think You Are?”, a show celebrating diversity with personal stories from home and away. It will be held on Thursday, 5 October at 5.30pm at Deakin Edge Theatre, Federation Square. Admission is free, but you need to reserve your seat at https://www.trybooking.com/CAEZX
Chocolate brownie demo
By Kitty Wong, Sugar Craft Class Leader
Rupa Thakkar made Chocolate Brownies in the demonstration kitchen and brought a pre-baked slab for the class to sample while we were waiting for the demo brownie to cook. The Brownie was wonderful! Vivian Tang was the Sous Chef assisting Rupa. Vivian also brought us her signature mango mousse cake, which was divine. She has kindly agreed to teach us how to make the mousse cake next year.
Moon cakes
By Lan Tiet, Class Leader
We made two different types of cake, baked moon cake, and iced skin moon cake, which has a white skin without baking. This was a joint effort run by myself and Yusiko, who was responsible for the snow skin moon cake demonstration. The class had a lot of fun and here are some lovely photos of our bakers in action.
Volunteers wanted for mood memory research
Atid Shahak from the University of Melbourne is seeking volunteers who are 60+ years old to participate in research regarding the effect of mood on memory perceptions in older adults which could lead to improved treatment for dementia.
Initial screening will be done by phone and the online study can be done from home and should take no longer than 30 minutes to complete.
To register your interest, go to https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3loSiFfWZtYoQQu or email
Make the most of holiday fun
The Whitehorse Spring School Holiday program has lots of activities to choose from to keep the grandkids entertained. To see what’s on offer go to https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/things-do/festivals-and-events/school-holidays
Special discount for Aqualink membership
The team at Aqualink would love to welcome you as a member with a special offer of 50 percent off fees in September until mid-November* if you sign up by 30 September 2022. There is no lock-in contracts or cancellation fees. Aqualink’s Fab Living membership is designed for people over 60 with a range of classes to choose from and access to the spa, sauna or steam room. You can also enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the warm water pool and the gym has customised programs to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
For more details go to https://www.aqualink.com.au/spring?&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=u3a&utm_campaign=spring
*Terms and conditions apply
August military history newsletter tells Australian stories
The current edition of the quarterly newsletter prepared by the U3A Military History Group gives some interesting aspects of Australian history you may not know. The lead story shows how close the Japanese came to Australia. Another article tells the story of the HMAS Patricia Cam and its crew, taken prisoner by the Japanese in Australian waters.
The Reverend Leonard Kentish (pictured), a Methodist Missionary in the Northern Territory, was in charge of northern coast watchers during WWII. Reverend Kentish became the only Australian captured in Australian waters while travelling on HMAS Patricia Cam. He was imprisoned, tortured then executed by the Japanese in 1943. To read more, go to https://u3anunawading.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MilitaryHistoryAugust2022Newsletter.pdf
Cash in on the Power Bonus
If you haven’t applied for the $250 Power Saving Bonus Payment that has been on offer since 1 July, 2022, do it now. The payment is provided by the State Government to every Victorian household to help with rising energy bills. It’s easy to apply, go to https://compare.energy.vic.gov.au/
Hub noticeboard keeps you updated
The noticeboard on the upper level of the Nunawading Community Hub now has all the information from the latest U3A eNews Update, so if you’re strolling by, take a look.