We share some happy snaps of members in our French and fishing classes and two leaders celebrating milestone birthdays, plus there is plenty to see and do locally with an open weekend at Heathmont’s nature reserves, family fun during Heritage Week, an interesting art exhibition and a Mega Zumba Neon Party.
French National Day lunch
By Brigitte Ciurleo, class leader
In July, 34 students from U3A’s French 1, 3 and 4A classes attended a delicious lunch at Le Voltaire in Belgrave. We enjoyed a fabulous two-course meal with wine and delightful conversation. French colours were worn proudly and we gave a good rendition of La Marseillaise at the end of the meal. See all the photos here.
Great catch!
By Mike Davies, class leader
The Fishing for Fun class recently went fishing one Tuesday night, and an unspecified number of fish were caught at a top-secret location along Melbourne’s most famous river. The kookaburras and members all had a great time!
Leaders celebrate birthday milestones
Long-time U3A member Karen (Kaz) Postill had her 80th birthday in late July and one of her exercise classes had a morning tea with cake and candles to celebrate. Kaz runs two exercises classes normally, but has taken on Barb Ryder’s class as well as Barb has hurt her ankle.
Val Lynch, who is the class leader for Western Mah Jong, also recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her class.
Many happy returns Kaz and Val!
Celebrate with the Heathmont History Group and Heathmont Bushcare
As part of the centenary celebrations of the naming of Heathmont in 1923, everybody is invited to enjoy ten local nature reserves during the weekend of 9-10 September. Visit one, two, or more. Walk the tracks, welcome the wattles, hear the birds and chat with a welcomer from the Friends Group to learn the history.
The ten nature reserves are: Dandenong Creek Trail; Dexter’s Bush (Possum Lane); F.J.C.Rogers Reserve (Campbell St); Heathmont Park (Cuthbert Street); H.E.Parker Reserve (Heathmont Rd); Herman Pump Reserve (Royal Ave); Scott Street Reserve (Scott St!); Uambi Reserve (Allens Road); Wieland Reserve (Dresden Avenue); Wombolano Park Reserve (Rotherwood Avenue).
Enquiries, Ph: 0418 867 255
Heritage Week has family fun sorted
This year’s theme for Heritage Week 2023 (10-17 September) is ‘All Aboard’ with many opportunities to learn about how local transport has changed over time.
The Whitehorse Historical Society is hosting a fun Family Day at Schwerkolt Cottage on Sunday 10 September from 11am to 4pm. You can learn about heritage trades, and enjoy a program of live music, dancing and in-person demonstrations. Children will love the bubble artist, animal farm, art activities and old-fashioned games. Plus, there will be a special appearance of a heritage fire truck from the Fire Services Museum!
Learn more about the family day at creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au/whats-on/schwerkolt-family-day-whitehorse-historical-society and Heritage Week activities at www.creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au/heritage-week
Back to Box Hill Art Exhibition
Back to Box Hill at Artspace showcases works by Brett Robertson, Sue McFarland, Rona Green, Ian Gardiner, Deborah Williams and others. This is an opportunity to see the output of some of Victoria’s most productive and instrumental creatives in art education between the 1980s and 2000s. Artist-teachers championed textile art and ceramics, as well as print-making and photography.
The exhibition runs from 19 August until 23 September at Artspace within the Box Hill Town Hall.
Tues-Fri 10am to 4pm; Sat 12pm to 4pm. Admission is free. For more details go to www.creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au/whats-on/back-box-hill
Let’s dance!
Everyone in Whitehorse is invited to the Mega Zumba Neon Party at Aqualink Box Hill on Sunday 24 September from 6.30 pm until 8 pm. Zumba is an exciting way to get your body moving, keep fit, and have a blast. This isn’t just an exercise class – it’s a fun, social event with a pumping soundtrack that will keep you moving!
Whether you’re a seasoned Zumba aficionado or new to the energetic world of dance fitness, you’ll have a fabulous time and end your weekend on a high. The theme of the night is neon, so feel free to wear your brightest attire to light up the dance floor. No neon clothes in your wardrobe? No worries! We’re providing glow sticks to all attendees, ensuring everyone is part of the vibrant night. The Mega Zumba Neon Party is free to all Aqualink members, guests and residents of Whitehorse, however, registration is required.
For more information and to register visit www.aqualink.com.au or phone Aqualink on 9843 2900.