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August 2019 LIVE | LEARN | ENJOY

Mulgrave Community Centre, Wellington Road, Mulgrave VIC 3150 PO Box 3394 Wheelers Hill VIC 3150

Telephone: 0404 584 839 Website: www.u3awheelershill.com email: [email protected]

President's Post

Every Friday, even through the holiday breaks, great delight awaits us when we meet up with our group of

delightful walkers at Jells Park. As we wander down the hill towards the lake there is the opportunity to

catch up with U3A members who by now have established a cheerful friendship.

This friendship spreads across all of our U3A groups as I found out when I went to visit the musical

keyboard group. There, a dedicated group of members were tickling the notes of their keyboards at their

own pace, taking a coffee break half way through to catch up with their group members. Such a cheerful

group and so much laughter lead by their fun and dedicated tutor, Graeme Kinzett.

Drawing and painting elicit many great stories that waft around, bringing obvious pleasure from the room at

the end of Mulgrave Community Centre when the small band of artists try their hand at creating colourful

pieces that please not only themselves, but many others. Several of the members have shown that they came

to this self-motivated group without prior experience and now, now they create great pleasure. Experienced

members have supported new and budding artists with a lovely feeling of joie de vivre.

Judy Cox

Sushi wonders

Last Monday Hiro von Fischer ably supported by Fun Lam ran a fantastic sushi- making workshop. When I

arrived it was in full swing with the delights of fish, or special Japanese chicken with cucumber, avocado

and soft rice rolled to everyone's joy in nori. Speaking to the participants after the session they expressed

that these were the freshest and most mouth watering sushi they had ever eaten. Not only that, they found

the instructions given by Hiro as being clear and designed to meet the learners needs in a fine sequential way

that made everyone happy. The Ballroom dancers in the next room peeped through the door trying to get a

taste too. What a joy!

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VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY WANTED We are currently seeking volunteers to staff our U3A Office at Mulgrave Community Centre. No

experience or administration knowledge required. Just a friendly smile to meet and greet our

members as they come in for their classes is all that’s required.

Days and times required are:

Monday’s - 11 am to 2 pm

Tuesday’s - 12.30 pm to 2.40 pm

Wednesday’s - 9.45 am to 11.40 am and 12.40 pm to 2.45 pm

Thursday’s - 10.45 am to 3pm

If you can spare some time to staff the Office during the above time slots or even if you can only

spare an hour or two during the above time slots it will be much appreciated.

Please email us at [email protected] or email Cliff Rebeiro at

[email protected] and let us know:

(a) your full name

(b) day or days you can volunteer

© the time and duration you can volunteer

During the time you are volunteering you will have free Internet Access and Tutors will have the

ability to print off their course material.





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MULGRAVE COMMUNITY CENTRE (MCC) OFFICE UPDATE The MCC is up and running and functioning well.

The following equipment has now been installed in the corner Office, of which we are the only user:

• Desk Top PC, with monitor and keyboard

• Laptop PC, with monitor and keyboard - (please return to the filing cabinet when it is not being

used or it may disappear)

• Brother colour laser Printer/Copier/Scanner - high volume printer for Course Notes etc.

• Wireless Modem Router - for our own Wi Fi service

• Shredder

NEWS FOR NEWSLETTER

If you’d like to contribute an article to the U3A Wheelers Hill Newsletter please send it to Charmaine.

Articles are between 25 words and 250 words. You can send your article in your own language if you like,

so it is more welcoming to your friends. However English is fine too. Due Date any time by 3rd week each

month.

Email [email protected]



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VISIT - AUSTRALIAN GARDEN

Walk and Talk invite all members of U3A Wheelers Hill to join them in a walk at the Australian

Garden, Cranbourne.

The Australian Garden is an inspiring and immersive display of Australian flora, landscapes, art and

architecture. Set across 15 hectares, the Australian Garden follow a journey of water from the arid

inland landscapes of central Australia, along dry riverbeds and down mighty rivers to the coastal

fringes of the continent. Within this wonderful landscape are the exhibition gardens where you can

explore the beauty and diversity of Australian plants and the evolving connections between people,

plants and landscapes.

• When: Friday, 18 October 2019

• Time: Meet at 9.20 am at 1 Jacksons Road where we will car pool. We will leave 1 Jacksons Road

immediately at 9.30 am

or

Meet at the souvenir shop at the Australian Garden, Cranbourne at 10.00 am

• Location: Cnr. Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne

Drive into the car park and walk up to the souvenir shop located near the cafe/restaurant to meet

with the walking group.

Bring walking shoes and dress according to the weather of the day.

Looking forward to a fun and relaxing day.

HEAR FROM OUR TUTORS AND MEMBERS

From: the participants of U3A Wheelershill Spanish class

Hola Amigos

Our Spanish class is getting to be a lot of fun. During our last attendance, we were introduced to

Diana, a childhood friend of Yolanda, our tutor.



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Diana is a charming lady from Argentina who is on a visit to Melbourne. Diana spoke no English

but was patient in answering all our questions. Our knowledge of Spanish is basic but it was a

thoroughly enjoyable morning.

All are happy in the new premises at the Mulgrave Community Centre. The classroom is well laid

out and cosy.

Participants are there for various reasons. From those with a thirst for knowledge, impending travel

to a Spanish speaking country, having Spanish relatives etc. to those who simply desire to socialise

and have a good time.

Our thanks to Yolanda for being warm and welcoming to all students.

Adios por ahora (Bye for now)

GET INVOLVED You too can contribute regarding your U3A activities or travel stories to our Newsletter at any time.

Send your message to [email protected] with the tag “Newsletter”. We would love to

hear from you.

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“They were unstoppable.

Not because they did not have

failures or doubts, but because

they continued on despite them”

Beau Taplin




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