Transcript The Independent Age - U3A Northern Rivers (Lismore)

Official journal of U3A Northern Rivers (Lismore) Inc.
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
Website: www.u3anriv.org.au
September 2014
U3A NR Members are invited to celebrate Christmas
at our U3A family Christmas get-together
on Tuesday 25 November
at Lismore Workers Club from 11.30 am
full details p23 – booking essential
President’s Message
Term 3 saw some unforeseen
changes to our leadership. Our
thanks must go to the committee for effecting them seamlessly, with a special thanks to
past-president Pat who took
on the vice-presidency and continues
to give generously of her time and
knowledge.
Once gone, can they be retrieved? The situation reminds
me of Joni Mitchell’s 1970 song
Big Yellow Taxi – “…you don’t
know what you’ve got till it’s
gone.” We can only hope that by
next year we will have welcomed a
new volunteer to the team. Could that
be you? Or you and a friend, or
I have begun making the rounds of our two… ??
various groups, so that you can put a
In short, U3A NR NEEDS YOU.
face to the name, but given the exten- Please contact us, and we’ll be happy
sive range of our activities it’s going to to discuss with you how your know
take me quite some time to catch up
ledge, skills or simply your time can be
with you all. If you don’t happen to see put to good use for the benefit and enme please don’t think I’m not interjoyment of fellow members, not to
ested; it will be lack of opportunity
mention yourself! Not everyone needs
to teach a course, or organise events, or
that’s keeping me away.
Term 4 marks the end of our 20th anni- do something technical. We need gophers (you know the ones - “go for
versary year, but not the end of your
committee’s endeavours to encourage this, go for that…”) as much as exyour continued involvement with U3A perts, doers as well as thinkers. Someone who will help collect or deliver
NR, and not just through your attendance at our activities. U3A is a volun- stuff, who will ring around to get infortary, self-help organisation, totally reli- mation, who might give a half-hour
ant on people willing to step up, pitch talk on a subject they are passionate to
in and help out with the various things share. You might even get to like being
more involved: you’ll never ever know
which facilitate our group activities.
if you never give it a go! Please give it
Without such people we cannot consome serious thought, because if we
tinue to provide those activities.
don’t reverse the trend, there will not
The CUG computer classes are a case be a second 20th anniversary to celein point. Elsewhere in this newsletter
brate.
you will see the notice proclaiming the In closing I would like to remind you
demise of Term 4 classes. This is hap- that we are extremely well served by
pening because despite the best efforts the Lismore Workers Club (LWC).
of co-ordinator Margaret Hildebrand, Many of our events are regularly held
and others, we have failed to find
there, frequently at no cost to us. This
someone willing to take over the reins. means we don’t need to charge you
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President’s Message continued
venue hire costs. In return, the LWC
expects, not unreasonably, that our
members who regularly attend the club
become LWC members. The $11 fee
not only brings you LWC membership
benefits (see their website
lismoreworkers.com.au or check at the
front desk for details) but also means
you don’t have to be signed in to attend any of our activities there ( and
the corollary of that is, you DO need to
U3A NR COMMITTEE CHANGES
be signed if you are not a LWC member). It is the LWC that is in strife with
the authorities if you breach that rule; I
urge you to please consider your options.
Enuff rants awreddy! Enjoy your U3A
days, and above all, have fun!!
Cheerio for now,
John Zaat
(that’s right, it rhymes with Smart…among
other things)
FRIDAY FORUM VENUE CHANGE
The venue has been changed to Lismore
Golf Club for Term 4 with a decision
pending for Term 1 next year
PRESIDENT
Resignation of Ron Whittaker, Vice
Chairman John Zaat agrees to become
COURSES FOR THIS TERM
Chairman.
A number of courses are not continuing
this term. Please refer Course
VICE PRESIDENT
Index (p6) to locate those courses or
Pat MacLaren-Smith appointed to
activities that are of interest to you.
this position by Committee.
Warm appreciation to Ron Whittaker for
serving as President
since our Annual Meeting in March until his
recent resignation.
Unexpected family
Events Coordinator – vacant position
commitments made this
necessary.
Social Coordinator Ric Mepsted
relinquishes position as Events
Coordinator to be appointed as Social
Coordinator.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
President’s Message .................. 2,3
Points of Interest
........... ..............
3
Tuesday with U3A … ............ 22 – 23
Computer Users Group/Courses 24
Appreciation Day for Tutors .............4,5
Friday Forum ………............ ....
25
U3A NR Courses Term 4 .......... 6 – 19
Committee contacts ........ ..........
27
Out and About This Term ... ........... 20
3
Frank Ward prepares the
guest speaker Shirley Beaver
Shirley Beaver
entertained &
challenged
members with
her amusing
and skilful
presentation of
life and participation in U3A
NR and relationships with
members.
APPRECIATION DAY
FOR U3A NR TUTORS
thank you
4
John Zaat,
U3A NR Chairman
warm & caring, giving & sharing
Thankyou for all you do through the sharing of
yourselves and your skills to bring happiness & new
meaning to the lives of others
5
TERM 4
ARTS/CRAFTS
Embroidery……………...
Ikebana ............................
Men’s Shed …………. ..
12
8
14
COMPUTER
Computer Users Group..
10,24
Macintosh Group (SMUG)
15
ENGLISH
Book Talk………….........
Read a non-fiction book aloud
Read aloud & discuss
non-fiction ……………
Shakespeare......................
FEATURE ..Embroidery.......
19
14
17
12
7
FITNESS & SPORT
Aquatic Fitness …………
Men’s Aquatic Fitness …
Tai Chi………………….
Tennis…………………..
8,17
13
12,16
18
GAMES
Backgammon……… …
500 Card Group.............
Solo Cards………………
16
18
16
GENEALOGY
GENEALOGY.......................
.......................
9
6
GENERAL
Friday Forum………....… 18,25
Investment ………………
19
Tuesday with U3A….… 13,22,23
The Chattering Classes......... 16
HISTORY
History of Manners.........
Tudors & Stuarts.............
13
14
LANGUAGES
French
Improvement……………
Transition …………….
More Advanced Learners
Italian
Beginners ……………..
Continuing …………….
Intermedio......................
Advanced………………
Spanish
Intermediate ...................
MUSIC
Appreciation ………….….
Recorder ……………….…
PHOTOGRAPHY ……..…
SCIENCE
SCIENCE…................
…................ .....
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14
16
17
12
17
8
8
14,17
18
19
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PAGES 6 TO 19 list all the classes and activities available to financial U3A members in Term 4 of 2014. The term is from 7 October to 17 December. You must enrol
with the contact person listed BEFORE classes start. As a financial member you
are entitled to attend as many activities as you wish, providing there are vacancies.
However, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being, especially when
using equipment or facilities.
If you are unable to attend or continue a class in which you have registered,
PLEASE notify the tutor.
Featuring
SHARING &
CARING
details p12
40 MEMBERS ATTEND
LEARNING NEW SKILLS IN
EMBROIDERY & BEADING
SERIOUS CREATIVITY IN A FUN
ATMOSPHERE
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Advanced Italian
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
Tutor:
th
6 October
10.30 am to 12.30 pm
Lismore Workers Club
Keen Street
Marion Somerville
6621 7332
[email protected]
Intermediate Spanish
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
th
Learn ikebana to help you to relax, to
appreciate nature and widen your circle of friends. Ikebana has been practiced in Japan since the 6th century and
now has more than 3,000 different
schools of ikebana. Arrangements can
be as small as a few flowers, or installations of mighty proportions.
Aquatic Fitness Class
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
13th October
2.00 to 3.00 pm
Summit Sports & Fitness
Centre, 791 Ballina Road,
Goonellabah
Jenny Dodds 6624 1828
$3 per person per visit
13 October
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Lismore Neighbourhood
Cntr. Carrington Street
Contact:
Tutor:
Marion Andrew
Cost:
0409 141 601
[email protected]
or Hendrik de Vries 6689 1233 Gentle & intermediate aqua exercises.
This continuing class will be in the
We will be focusing on extending our heated pool at The Summit.
Spanish vocabulary and improving our See also Thursday class p17
listening and speaking skills using a
Science Discussion Group
variety of written and audio resources.
Resumes: 6th October
Time:
10.00 am to 12 noon
Ikebana
Venue:
Lismore Workers Club
The art of Japanese flower
Keen Street
arranging
Convener: Geoff Manning
Resumes: 13th October
6663 5211
Time:
2.00 to 4.00 pm
Venue:
Contact:
Cost:
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2/79 Dudley Drive
Goonellabah
Dorothy Edwards
6624 3662
[email protected]
May involve some small
costs.
A relaxed group of people with knowledge and expertise covering many
aspects of scientific, geological, marine, ecological, biological and medical matters together with people who
are just curious, interested and eager to
learn. New members welcome.
MONDAYS CONTINUED
Genealogy Discussion Group
Meets:
Dates:
Time:
Venue:
2nd & 4th Mondays
13th & 27th October
10th & 24th November
2.00 to 4.00 pm
Salvation Army Citadel
32 Cambridge Drive
Goonellabah
Convener: Margaret Hardwick
6625 1816
[email protected]
or Rosemary Joseph
6663 5399
New members and visitors welcome.
YOUR HEALTH & WELL-BEING
‘’There are so many cooking or try baking
reasons for keeping if you’ve mostly been
your brain as healthy cooking over the
as your body. Keep- stove.
ing your brain active Trying something new
each day is helpful,
and maintaining
creativity may help to prevent cog- whether it is taking a different route
to the shops or even brushing your
nitive decline and memory probteeth with a different hand.
lems.
Taking on studying in whatever
The saying “use it or lose it” really form is excellent for the brain. For
applies to your brain. This is espe- instance if you have always wanted
cially true if you are no longer
to learn a different language, or beworking.
come proficient on a computer
One of the best strategies is to try
these will stretch your cognitive
something new. For some people it abilities.
might be games and puzzles or try- Even learning to play an activity
ing out a new hobby. It is easiest to such as golf or tennis involves new
stick with it if you find something thinking. There are many inexpenyou enjoy and continue to try new sive classes at U3A and community
variations and challenges. If you
centres, plus community colleges
like crosswords, perhaps move to a that all offer a variety of great new
cryptic crossword series or try your things to learn and do.’
hand at a new word game. If you
Northern Star—Tracey Horden
like to cook, try a different style of
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MONDAYS CONTINUED
COMPUTER USERS
GROUP (CUG)
13th October to
1st December
Time:
10.00 am to 12 noon
Venue:
Lismore Workers Club
Keen Street
Convener: Anne Ball
6624 4973
Resumes:
This is a friendly group of members
interested in computers and other
things technical. We have a presentation on a different topic each week.
Although the group has a technical
orientation, the presentations are very
interesting and many of our presenters
are quite entertaining. You can come
every week or just attend for the topics
that interest you.
See page 24 for details of
presentations
Steve Jones, a presenter at CUG
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CUG SHORT COURSES
USUALLY HELD AT YWCA ROOMS
101A ROUS ROAD GOONELLABAH
DISCONTINUED FOR TERM 4
Margaret Hildebrand,
Coordinator of CUG Short
Courses since the commencement
of 2013, has found it necessary to
resign owing to family commitments. A replacement Coordinator has not nominated in
time to fill this position for Term 4.
Margaret writes:
‘I do hope people will come forward next year to support ongoing
computer classes.
I’d like to say thank you to other
volunteers who help with computer
classes, tutoring, assisting people
in different classes, collecting
equipment, etc. Many hands make
light work and help develop a network of friendly positive support.
I do encourage others to offer their
help, and enjoy the challenge in
good company’.
We express our warm appreciation to Margaret for her commitment as Coordinator of CUG
Short Courses during this time,
and look forward to further involvement, as she is able, in the
future.
MONDAYS CONTINUED
U3A NR is very grateful to
the many tutors and
presenters who willingly
assist in so many of our
program.
We need additional assistance if we are to continue
the very important information and teaching presen(above) Computer Users Group meettations that we offer to our
ing at the Lismore Workers Club
members through COM(below) a CUG Short Course at
PUTER USER’S GROUP &
YWCA Term 3
CUG SHORT COURSES.
We need volunteers who
are able and prepared to
be involved in positions of
leadership and/or instruction. If you can assist
please contact Graeme
Eggins 6686 8761.
Graeme Eggins (left) and Brian Adams (right) presenters at CUG Term 3
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‘Ulysses’by James Joyce
Continuing Italian at Kyogle
7th October
9.00 to 11.00 am
Kyogle Showground,
first brick building
Tutor:
Kathryn Rodgers
Tutor:
6633 1238
Readings of ‘Ulysses’ by James Joyce This course is a continuation of work
done in 2013. New members are welwill continue during Term 4.
come if they have some knowledge of
We are, at present, just about half way
through, but new people would be most basic Italian.
welcome and you would be able to pick Hand Embroidery
it up easily.
Begins:
Time:
Venue:
th
7 October
10 00 am – 12 noon
Lismore Workers Club
Keen Street
Alison Siliakus 6628 8101
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
We read it aloud and discuss as we go.
If you are interested, phone me for
more information.
Qigong and Tai Chi
7th October
10.00 to 11.30 am
Silvercloud Studios
14 Foleys Road, Lismore
Convener: Rosemary Blakeney
6628 2568
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
A gentle series of exercises for the
body and mind. This is a continuing
class from Term 1. Newcomers are
welcome if they have had some previous experience of Qigong and/or Tai
Chi.
See Thursday class also p17
12
7th October
9.30 am to 12.15 pm
Uniting Church Hall
14 Bugden Ave,
Alstonville
Convener: Jenny Corless
6624 4617
This term we will continue
with our Christmas items,
including beading and
embroidery.
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
TUESDAYS CONTINUED
TUESDAYS WITH U3A
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
Presenter:
7th October
1.40 for 2.00 to 4.00 pm
Lismore Workers Club
Keen Street
Helen Davison 6624 4537
Tuesdays with U3A offers a variety of
educational presentations.
Topics may include travel, history,
science, nature, music etc.
All welcome. Just come along.
Lift access available to room.
See pages 22 & 23 for this term’s Program.
The History of Manners
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
th
8 October
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Neighbourhood Centre
Carrington St, Lismore
Convener: Shirley Beaver 6624 3022
[email protected]
During Term 4 we will
continue taking a critical look at the long
history of manners and
etiquette (yes, they are
different things!) from
about 2500 BC to
2014 AD.
Aquatic Fitness for Men
8th October
2.00 to 3.00 pm
Summit Sports & Fitness
Centre.
791 Ballina Road,
Goonellabah
Contact:
Anita Robinson
6629 8387
[email protected]
Cost:
$3 per person per visit.
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
Gentle and intermediate aqua exercises. This class will be in the heated
pool at The Summit.
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WEDNESDAYS CONTINUED
MEN’S SHED
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
Contacts:
8th October
9.30 am to 12.30 pm
77 Pearces Creek Road
Alstonville
Alec Cruickshank
6686 4968 or
Lester Sillett 6624 2105
Improve Your French
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
Convenor:
8th October
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Participants’ homes
Ed Bennett 6621 5367
This is a continuing self-help group
(not for the beginner). Some knowCost: $2 for each session (for consum- ledge of vocabulary and grammar is
required.
ables) plus a gold coin donation for
coffee/tea and biscuits. Join our shed,
with plenty of room and an expanding Classical & Romantic Music
range of tools and equipment. Activi- Appreciation
ties include woodwork projects, design
Dates: 15th & 29th Oct. &
and construction. Men and women can
12th & 26th Nov
gather to share skills and swap ideas.
Time: 1.00 to 3.00 pm
Presented by: Jan Mulcahy
333 Richmond Hill Rd,
Lismore
Ph. 6625 2421
Read a non-fiction book aloud
Transition French
8th October
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
74A Pine Avenue
East Ballina
Tutor:
Heather Boulton
0431 753 542
For those with some knowledge of
French, this class is a relaxed way to
learn more about the French language
and culture.
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
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Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
8th October
2.00 to 4.00 pm
Unit 8, 63 O’Flynn Street
Lismore Heights
Contact:
Virginia Parker
6624 5658
This is an enjoyable way to be in a
book group without having to beg,
borrow, steal or buy a short to
medium-sized book – or have to read
any of it ahead of time! The book is
read aloud on the day. New members
welcome.
WEDNESDAYS CONTINUED
Senior Macintosh Users Group (SMUG)
8th October
2.00 to 4.00 pm
Lismore Workers Club
Keen Street
Conveners: Eric Davison 6624 4537
or
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
Ros Sharp 6628 3921
SMUG meets weekly and it’s great to
be able to learn, practise our skills and
solve problems on the spot. All are
welcome to our friendly, helpful group
whether beginners or experts. We are
happy to learn from each other with
guidance from Ros.
History – Tudors and Stuarts
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
Tutor:
8th October
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Lismore Workers Club
Keen Street
Hugh Maloney
6621 5894
Continuing from last term. Having finished with the Tudors we continue with
the Stuarts 1603-1714. Life and political
developments.
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Tai Chi
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
Contact:
th
9 October
10.00 to 11.00 am
Silvercloud Studios
14 Foleys Road, Lismore
Trish Waddell 6624 2569
Come along and enjoy the relaxation
and health benefits of Chi Gung medication and Yang style Tai Chi. Some
prior experience necessary
.See also Tuesday class p12
rington Street. Our selection of TED
talks (”Ideas worth spreading”) is proving interesting, amusing, and very
worthwhile; future talks are likely to
be even more enjoyable and thoughtprovoking. If you are a thinker, interested in new ideas, and are not shy to
voice your opinions, then call in on a
Thursday afternoon and take part in the
response to these short videotalks. You could come to regard it as
an excellent method of keeping semiretired minds active, vibrant and lively!
Backgammon
Solo Card Group
Backgammon continues throughout the
Resumes: 9th October
year. No term breaks.
Time:
1.00 to 4.00 pm
Time:
2.00 to 4.00 pm
Venue:
1 Laine Court
Venue:
Lismore Workers Club
Goonellabah
Keen Street
Convener: Anne Rendo 6624 1432
Level 2 Mezzanine
[email protected]
Contact:
Terry Marshall 5615 0515
New members welcome. Contact
[email protected]
Anne for details.
The game of Backgammon is a game
of strategy not requiring memory.
Learners and experienced players are
all welcome.
The Chattering Classes
9th October
2.00 to 4.00 pm
Lismore Neighbourhood
Centre.
Carrington Street
Convener: Bella Dunn 6629-5295
This small and cosy group continues to meet in the pleasant and comfortable Neighbourhood Centre, Car
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
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French for More Advanced Learners A Continuing Course
Resumes: 9th October
Time:
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Venue:
Participants’ homes
Contacts: Maria Whitney
6624 1835
Maximum number of students 8. This
continuing course is for learners with a
sound knowledge of French grammar
and vocabulary and is based on an audio/lingual approach. Reading skills
are also addressed.
THURSDAYS CONTINUED
Music Appreciation
Time:
Venues:
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Various
9th October
Anne Mahaffey
2/53 Silver Gull Drive
Ballina
Telephone 6686 0685
13th November
Dora & Howard Brockington
66 Figtree Drive Goonellebah
Telephone 6625 1011
11th December Christmas
Function.
For further information please contact
the above people or Brian Mahaffey at
6686 0685. New members are always
welcome.
Aquatic Fitness
9th October
2.00 to 3.00 pm
Summit Sports & Fitness
Centre.
791 Ballina Road, Goonellabah
Contact:
Jenny Dodds 6624 1828
Cost:
$3 per person per visit
Resumes:
Time:
Place:
Gentle & intermediate aqua exercises.
This continuing class will be in the
heated pool at The Summit.
See also Monday class p8
Reading Aloud and Discussing
Non-fiction
Resumes:
Time:
9th October
2.00 to 4.00 pm
Venue:
1/54 Mountain View
Drive Goonellabah
Convener: Monica Rutledge
6624 4757
Please contact Monica to check on
vacancies.
Beginners Italian
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
Tutor:
9th October
1.00 to 3.00 pm
La Vida Bar & Restaurant
Keen Street, Lismore
Pam Wurn 6686 7267
Phone Pam for information.
Italiano Intermedio
9th October
10.45 am to 12.45 pm
La Vida Bar & Restaurant
Keen Street, Lismore
Convener: Robyn Gray
Resumes:
Time:
Place:
La nostra lettura per questa semestre si
tratta di Marco, un polizziotto giovane
super-addestrato, che ritorna da una
vacanza tropicale. Marco, Andrea e la
Donna Che Ha Paura darci la
promessa di una lettura divertente.
Inoltre, noi tentiamo la conversazione,
e anche facciamo dettatura e la grammatica. In particolare studiamo i verbi
e come costruire i frasi buoni. Per
congiungersi felicemente nel nostro
gruppo, si bisogna sapere di più che gli
elementari della lingua italiana. Telefonare Robyn, 6688 4356 o posta elettronica [email protected]
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Friday Tennis
Tennis continues throughout the year,
weather permitting. No term breaks.
Time:
Venue:
8.00 am
Workers Sports Club
Oliver Avenue
Goonellabah
Convener: Dorothy Buckley
6624 2601
New members of any grade are most
welcome to join at any time.
500 Card Group
10th October
1.45 to 4.15 pm
Lismore Workers Club
Mezzanine Level
Convener: Lorraine McDonald
6624 6797
New members welcome. Please contact Lorraine for details.
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
FRIDAY FORUM
La Fontanella Recorder Ensemble
10th October
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
SDA Church Hall
Pearces Creek Rd,
Alstonville
Conveners: Don Halliday 6628 7808
Robert Dingle 6624 8125
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
The ensemble plays a variety of pieces,
using the whole range of recorders
from soprano down to contra bass.
Robert and Don share the conducting.
We are happy for players with some
musical experience (not necessarily
recorders) to join our regular group. If
you think you could never keep up with
our group, do not despair; they were
all beginners once. We would be
happy to help individuals or a small
group to learn easy recorder tunes at
another time and place.
Consult Robert or Don to make arrangements.
10th October
10.00 am to 12.00 noonBook Talk (Class full)
Lismore Golf Club
Barham Street, Lismoreth
Convener: Shirley Beaver 6624 3022 Resumes: 17 October
Time:
2.00 to 4.00 pm
[email protected]
Place:
Lismore Library
Convener:
Jill Ritson 6625 2233
Lively weekly discussion. New members and visitors welcome. No need to
This group meets on the third Friday of
enrol. Please bring a 50c coin, mug
each month, including term holidays
and teaspoon for morning tea.
except for January. Members discuss
See page 25 for program
books they have read.
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
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FRIDAYS CONTINUED
Investment Discussion
Photography
Resumes:
Time:
Venue:
th
10 October
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Lismore Workers Club
Keen Street, Lismore
Conveners: Heather Boulton
6686 9286
or Frank Ward
0427 345 756
10th & 24th October
14th & 28th November
12th December
Time:
10.30 am to 12 noon
Venue:
LDS, Goonellabah
Convener: Graeme Eggins
6686 8761
[email protected]
Dates:
This class is for instruction, hands-on
participation and social fun. Members
learn about cameras, better picture taking techniques and getting from camera
to print. They engage in friendly competitions and have their pictures
appraised by a competent judge.
New members welcome.
A very informal discussion group that
meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each
month during school terms. We share
general information about all aspects of
retirement income and investment.
Everyone is welcome.
YOUR NEWSLETTER
Una Hunter imparting photographic
knowledge at Photography with
Heather Boulton looking on.
If you or your group have not
been mentioned in our Newsletter
recently, it is probably because we
either have not received information from you, or are not aware
of your exciting program.
Please communicate with me.
My details are on p 27 – I would
love to hear from you.
Dot Smith (Editor)
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EVANS HEAD AEROPLANE MUSEUM
October 15
TIME:
11am (at the Museum)
VENUE: 61 Memorial Airport Drive, Evans Head
GUIDED TOUR
Guided Tour $5 per head entry fee
LUNCH is available at the local
Evans Head Ex Servicemen’s Club
PHONE:
Ric Mepsted
6629 1021
DATE:
GRAPE ESCAPE – CHRISTMAS CHEER
December 6
TIME: From 4pm until——
This popular event will be held at the
lovely home of Pat MacLaren-Smith,
57 Beaumont Avenue, Lismore
DATE:
Come and enjoy the view from the balcony
COST:
$10 per head
PHONE; Pat on 6622 7408
Grape escape 2013
at Pat’s home
ZENTVELD’S COFFEE PLANTATION & ROASTERY
December 10
TIME: 10am at 193 Broken Head Road, Newrybar
COST:
$8.80 per head including coffee
PHONE: Ric Mepsted 6629 1021 for bookings
DATE:
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Members enjoying Out & About last Term
GRAPE ESCAPE AT EMMA’S
U3A NR Photographers:
Warm appreciation to Peter, Frank and photographic helpers Diana Mepsted
& Pat MacLaren-Smith – so many photos – making such an important
contribution to our Newsletter.
Thank you all for sharing your photographic skills.
U3A NR IS A WONDERFUL ORGANISATION WITH MANY
COURSES AND ACTIVITIES. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO VISIT
ALL GROUPS/ACTIVITIES FOR PHOTOS BUT WE WOULD
LIKE TO SEE YOU REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSLETTER.
PLEASE EMAIL TO THE EDITOR WITH INFORMATION
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TUESDAY WITH U3A
2.00 to 4.00 pm at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St (most Tuesdays)
Convener: Helen Davison 6624 4537
October 7: Tunnan
Presenters: Jim and Kay Hindmarsh.
"The land beyond the clouds" has always stood apart from the rest of
China. With its snow-clad mountains in the north, spectacular rice
terraces and lush jungles in the south, this south-west province is
unmatched in its diversity of landscape, people and plants. Come and let
them show us the memories of their holiday.
October 14:
First half 2.00 – 3.00 pm Fly Fishing
Presenter: Tom Gordon
This is Tom's passion. "It's not about the fish but about the act of fly
fishing", he says.
In any place in the world, with any type of fish, Tom can't resist the urge
to try his hand and does so as regularly as possible.
Tom will speak for the first half from 2 00 – 3.00pm.
Second half from 3.30 – 4.00pm Organ donations & transplants
Presenter: Mary Campbell
Mary is from Lismore Base Hospital and will tell us about organ
donations and transplants.
October 21: Hypnotherapy
Presenter: Janese Parkes
Janese is a clinical hypnotherapist. While hypnosis is outside our comfort
zone it is backed by many professions. She works with children and
adults, one to one, but also runs workshops. Her aim: to improve
relationships and personal development.
Photos from last Term– Hazel Bridget – Care available to Seniors
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October 28: Barnardo's Boy
Presenter: Ken Copland
Ken will tell us about his life in England, what happened on the ship to
Australia, finding his mother and information about the Barnados Homes.
November 4: NO TUESDAY TALK
This is the day of the Melbourne Cup.
There will be no Tuesday afternoon talk today.
November 11: Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Presenter: Helicopter Pilots Jason or John
One of these two pilots will bring to us interesting information about the
life of a helicopter pilot.
They are involved with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter here in Lismore.
November 18: Grizzly Bears
Presenter: Meg Gordon
Another of Meg's wonderful travel films. This time she's in Alaska
photographing grizzly bears in Katmai National Park. You may remember
her Antarctic expedition in February.
She will use the first half of the afternoon, 2.00 to 3.00pm.
November 25
U3A NR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Place:
Time:
Cost:
Lismore Workers Club
Arrive from 11.30 am for seating for lunch at 12.30 pm
$30pp (includes table 2-course traditional festive lunch,
Christmas cake, drinks, tea/coffee.)
Bookings by Nov.18 [email protected] or 6622 7408
Payment: Collected on Monday at CUG, Tuesday with U3A, or
Friday Forum or post cheque to U3A NR Christmas
Co-ordinator, PO Box 528, Alstonville 2477
Please bring a small wrapped gift for the Salvation Army to distribute to the less fortunate
seniors in the community.
We missed you last year—do plan to join us-
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COMPUTER USERS GROUP
10.00 am, Mondays, Lismore Workers Club, Keen Street, Lismore.
Convener: Anne Ball: 6624 4973
Oct. 13
1. Templates
Brian Adams
2. Computer chat (What I use my computer for) CUG Forum
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1. Genealogy.
2. YouTube sites
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1.Android Tablets & Phones.
Office Works
2. Computer chat. (Have emails replaced letters in your life)
Nov. 3
Warwick Sherring
CUG Forum
1. Useful free programs.
Warwick Sherring
2 . Computer chat. (Major use of my computer )
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1. Explosive growth of Mobile Devices
2. Computer music
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1. Backing up computer & imaging
Brian Adams
2. Computer chat. (My favourite programme) CUG Forum
1.How to organise your photos
Merilyn Teasdale
2. to be announced
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Dec. 1
1. Bits & pieces
2. CUG HIGHLIGHTS 2013 - 2014
Graeme Eggins
Eric Davison
Warwick Sherring
Brian Sykes
presentation
to CUG
third term
COMPUTER USERS GROUP SHORT COURSES
No Short Courses for Term 4 2014 refer p10 -watch this space in 2015
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FRIDAY FORUM
10.00 am to noon – Lismore Golf Club (NB CHANGE OF VENUE)
Convener:
Lively and topical discussion –
New members and visitors
welcome.
Please bring a mug and a
teaspoon,
50cent coin for tea /coffee.
No need to enrol.
Shirley Beaver
6624 3022
Celebrating
with Shirley on her
80th birthdayCONGRATULATIONS!
October 10
How trustworthy is intuition?
Marion Brownlie & Pat MacLaren-Smith
October 17
What about “Original Sin”?
Geoff Walker & Bruce Wilson
October 24
Who really rules the world?
Richard Swinton & Sylvia Olson
October 31
Is the traditional family farm obsolete?
Jim Gasteen & Michael Wheeler
November 7
Should inherited wealth be limited?
Richard Swinton & Lindsay Aitkin
November 14
What’s the use of insects?
Shirley Beaver & Bruce Wilson
November 21
How urgent is climate change?
Richard Swinton & Hugh Maloney
November 28
Can democracy work without humour?
Terry Marshall & Geoff Walker
December 5
Is there a limit to growth?
Richard Swinton & Jim Gasteen
December 12
Is the book doomed?
Geoff Walker & Jim Gasteen
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ARE YOU OUT & ABOUT?
Events Co-ordinator, Ric Mepsted,
has sought to provide members
with a varied and exciting social
program this year.
Despite the existence of the program and arrangements being
made for us, we have not embraced
the outings in a supportive way.
We are the ones missing out missed opportunity, companionship
& sharing, making new friends, and
visiting new places.
Our program for Term 4 is varied
and there should be something to
excite all of us.
Take the time to return to page 20
and look more closely at the events
that are being organised.
Shirley Beaver celebrating her
80th birthday at FRIDAY
FORUM with many of her
U3A NR friends.
Make a decision and BOOK – go
on, do it now..........
COMMITTEE VACANCY
WANTED
EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
A self-help, non-profit
organisation run by
seniors for seniors and
devoted to learning for the
fun of learning while making
new friends and keeping old
ones.
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WHAT IS U3A
U3A Northern Rivers
offers more than 40 courses
and activities each term. You
can take part in as many as you
wish, providing the course is not
full, all at the cost of one low
annual membership fee.
COMMITTEE & OFFICE BEARERS
2014/15
PRESIDENT:
John Zaat
6688 2363
[email protected]
SECRETARY:
Liz Marshall
5615 0515
[email protected]
VICE-PRESIDENT:
Pat MacLaren-Smith
6622 7408
[email protected]
TREASURER:
Reg Timbrell
6624 8520
[email protected]
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Anne Ball
6624 4973
[email protected]
(Publicity)
POSITION VACANT
(Events Co-ordinator)
Stephanie Christin 0422 313 090
[email protected]
(Minute secretary)
Jean Cook
6624 6733
[email protected]
(Course Co-ordinator)
Ric Mepsted
6629 1021
[email protected]
(Social Co-ordinator)
Dot Smith
6624 7469
[email protected]
(Newsletter Editor)
Michael Wheeler
6629 1532
[email protected]
(Grants/Projects, Policies &
Guidelines )
Robin Dadswell
6621 8170
[email protected]
(Membership database)
OTHER POSITIONS
Public officer:
Michael Best
6624 1167
[email protected]
Web administrator :
Warwick Sherring
6621 4619
[email protected]
Equipment officers :
(Equipment)
Frank Ward
0427 345 756
[email protected]
(Technical)
Steve Jones
6624 4213
[email protected]
The web address of U3A Northern Rivers:
http://www.u3anriv.org.au
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If undelivered return to:
University of the Third Age
Northern Rivers (Lismore) Inc.
The Independent Age
PO Box 528 Alstonville NSW 2477
Dates to remember:
Oct. 15
Aeroplane Museum
Evans Head
Nov. 25 U3A NR Christmas
Luncheon at Workers Club
Dec 6.
SURFACE
MAIL
Grape Escape
Christmas Cheer
Dec 10 Tour of Zentveld’s
Coffee Plantation & Roastery
January 28 U3A NR OPEN DAY
at Lismore Workers Club
End of Term: Dec. 17
Deadline
The deadline for
contributions to
the next newsletter is
December 17
Disclaimer
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tutors or committees of U3A Northern Rivers
(Lismore) Inc. U3A Northern Rivers (Lismore) Inc.
accepts no responsibility for statements made or
opinions expressed by members or tutors.
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