As we step into Spring, this sunny edition of Snippets includes the Whitehorse Council’s school holiday program; a chance to have your say on the Positive Ageing Service; a call for Meals on Wheels volunteers; an important thunderstorm asthma warning; and an update on the old U3A premises at Silver Grove.
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.
In July Snippets, catch-up on the latest news from the Table Tennis team; learn about Days for Girls; check out volunteering opportunities for MRI research, a new Repair Café and Eastern Health and there’s extra cash to earn as a Crossing Supervisor.
In this edition of Snippets, we focus on our members with a big morning tea, a special birthday, a Marvelous Melbourne Walk, a class snapped in the autumn sunshine and an Appy Hour reminder. Plus, the fun on offer for the forthcoming school holidays.
Highlights for our May edition of Snippets includes two social activities – Ten Pin Bowling and Christmas in July; interesting reports from our Geology class and Draw and Write Your Own Story class; a snap shot of some overseas visitors; two research studies seeking participants; a heads up for National Volunteers Week and a call-out for member contributions.
There is plenty to see and do locally and some great initiatives to consider in this month’s Snippets including an immersion in local art and history; applying for the power saving bonus; enjoying the school holiday program; entering the Upcycle art competition; taking up the opportunity to recycle; and signing up for the Whitehorse Community Support Register. Plus, a happy snap of one of our own Art Appreciation Groups.
February’s Snippets includes a call-out for volunteer book sorters; March celebrations for International Women’s Day and the Victorian Cultural Diversity Week; and an opportunity to sign-up for a free wellness and healthy ageing course.
December Snippets includes the U3A festive activities at the Hub; two of our intrepid walking groups; details regarding the Whitehorse Carols and Summer School Holiday program and a special Aqualink offer for new members.
Welcome to November Snippets. This month you are invited to a concert and to play tennis; we see a class managing the wet and visit another in the evening, get a taste for a unique Summer School class, learn about Swedish gnomes and congratulate a member on her special award.
Welcome to October Snippets. Highlights of this month’s news include a Smoking Fish class; a happy snap of the Share Trading group; celebrations for the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival; mastering the art of public speaking; a poem dedicated to U3A; special events at Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum and Box Hill RSL for Sinatra fans; and tips to prepare for epidemic thunderstorm asthma.