Our Spring edition of Snippets includes 90th birthday greetings to Winnie; an update about the new Digital Art course; news of a special lost brooch found; the beaming smiles of the newsletter team; and diary dates for an antique road show; Heritage Week; the Spring School Holiday program; and Dementia Week.
July’s Snippets includes a chance to attend the showing of an award-winning documentary; a callout to ukulele players; and some happy snaps of two of our French classes (see the Photo Gallery).
In this edition of snippets, we look back at the Biggest Morning Tea in May; and if you would like to plan ahead, there is a host of things to do during the Term 3 break and beyond for the young and young at heart!
In this month’s Snippets, be sure to check out the catch of the day from our Fishing for Fun group; photos of some members’ great artwork; and if you want to delve into your family history, Family History Connections in Blackburn has everything you’ll need.
The diverse range of topics in this edition of Snippets includes information on local Dawn Services; The Round’s entertainment program; a reminder to complete the Positive Ageing survey; next month’s national Volunteering Week; details about a local Tree Society; and how to recycle better.
As we hop into March, you can enjoy a fun day out at the Culture Fest; attend a free Climate Change workshop; check out the range of school holiday activities for kids; consider a research opportunity; and get active with recycling blister packs and medications.
February is a short month, but action-packed with Lunar New Year celebrations; an opportunity to get your treasured items valued; enjoy a local French film festival or Sunday Jazz afternoon; and volunteer to make a difference.
The new year brings new opportunities. This January edition of Snippets brings information about joining a singing group; volunteering to help tutor English; and a callout from Box Hill Institute for past students and staff to contribute to their centenary celebrations.
As 2023 draws to a close, we take a look at members enjoying their end-of-year class celebrations, a milestone birthday, and are reminded of some great local events to look forward to including carols, school holiday activities and an Australia Day Concert.
It’s beginning to look like Christmas with celebrations in full swing, and this edition of Snippets includes a reminder about the Whitehorse Carols and local festive activities, plus there are two local market days to help you stock up on Christmas goodies. There is also an update from the Art Appreciation class; details about a volunteer opportunity, and a request for photographs of end-of-year class get-togethers.