In this mid-winter edition, we feature our French classes’ celebration of Bastille Day; remind you how you can help maintain our Hub library; highlight two local musical events and note sessions to put you on track for using public transport. Also listed are support services to assist your well-being and to explain My Aged Care.
With winter upon us, it’s important to stay warm and healthy. In our June Snippets we feature the Hub café for hearty holiday catchups; an upcoming Arts exhibition; a reminder to get your flu shot; details on how to get cash back on your car registration; a reflection on the stunning colours of Autumn and, if you’re looking after little ones, check out the school holiday program.
Just like a box of chocolates, this edition of Snippets has a bit of everything including a shout out to our intrepid volunteer gardeners; a spotlight on Winnie’s beautiful calligraphy; special insight into the rewards of croquet; an opportunity to take up tennis; the end of used stamp sales; Freaky Friday at The Round; volunteers wanted for dementia research; and a last call to enter a short story competition.
Our March Snippets features a special offer at the Hub café over Easter; details about the Culture Fest and U3A members performing there; the end of stamp donations; a class snapshot; an invitation to try croquet and a link to the school holiday program to entertain young ones. There is also information about two research projects that need volunteers. Happy Easter and enjoy the term break!
February kicks off Chinese New Year celebrations and another great year of activities and friendship at U3A. In February Snippets, we congratulate one of our own on his OAM; give you the lowdown on learning more about EVs; give you details of a great deal at Aqualink to focus on fitness; plus, there are three volunteering opportunities to consider.
As we immerse ourselves in Christmas and end-of-year celebrations, Snippets includes a handy reminder about a power saving bonus; details about local Christmas festivities; callouts for excursion recommendations, a volunteer economist, participants for a sleep treatment survey and mobile phone recycling to help to save gorillas; plus, a diary note for the 2026 Australia Day Concert. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
As we zoom closer to the end of term, Snippets highlights a talented member, Anne Heywood; provides some handy new times for Appy Hour; notes diary dates for Whitehorse Carols and the Nunawading Christmas Market; and includes a reminder to have your say on Whitehorse Council initiatives.
With the warmth of the sunshine there’s a lot to enjoy being out and about including a musical crowd performance of ‘You’re the Voice’; a special quilt display and an opportunity to connect through a unique workshop, plus importantly, Spring brings an asthma alert.
Our September Snippets springs into a diverse range of activities including an Indigenous art exhibition; positive ageing sessions; Monash University’s FODMAP diet lecture; Dementia Action Week and the local school holiday program, plus there is a Women’s Weekly story featuring three of our members.
This month’s Snippets includes some great entertainment and special events, including U3A Nunawading’s 35th anniversary celebrations on the horizon; plus, by popular demand, an extension of Appy Hour; opportunities to meet a local council contact and volunteer to teach English; and an update on bin changes in the City of Whitehorse.