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UNIVERSITY

of the Third Age

SUNRAYSIA

PO Box 1904, Mildura 3502

Telephone 50223730

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.u3asunraysia.com

NEWSLETTER

TERM 2- 2017

U3A SUNRAYSIA INC.

REGISTERED NO. A0024964G

ABN 49-791-479-741

mailto:[email protected]

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U3A Committee 2017 Richard Curry President

Evelyne Horsfall Vice-President

Assistant Treasurer

Judith Green Treasurer

Heather Gardiner Secretary

Maree Monsen Registrations Officer

Robyn Curran Courses Co-ordinator

Geoff Castleman Buildings/Grounds & OH&S Officer

Assistant Publicity Officer

Jim Graham Newsletter Editor

Emily Kalamaras Assistant Courses Co-ordinator

Assistant Newsletter Editor

Prue Graham Social Events Co-ordinator

Judi Hyde Publicity Officer

Fiona Davis Assistant Examinations Co-ordinator

Assistant Social Events Co-ordinator

Jean Cooke Assistant Course Coordinator

Judy Morris Assistant Social Events Coordinator

Kevin Green Examinations Coordinator

Newsletter

Victorian School Terms for 2017

Term 1 -- 30 th January -- 31 st March

Term 2 -- 18 th April -- 30 th June

Term 3 -- 17 th July -- 22 nd September

Term 1 -- 9 th October -- 22 nd December

Please Note: We prefer course selection

forms to be returned as soon as possible.

Registrations Maree Monsen

50234698

Glossary:

AUD SuniTAFE Auditorium

LR1 Lecture Room 1

LR2 Lecture Room 2

LR3 Lecture Room 3

MBC Mildura Bowls Club

MBH Mildura Band Hall ( 8th Street)

TBA To Be Advised

IN MEMORIAM.

The Committee wishes to extend its sympathy to those who have lost family or friends since the last

Newsletter. Please be assured our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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PLEASE NOTE: Changes for classes scheduled in SuniTAFE classrooms are possible at any time. We are the guests of the Sunraysia Institute of TAFE, and they may require for their own purposes a venue that we had previously booked.

Unexpected enrolments may cause a change from a small venue to a larger one, or vice versa. A tutor may become unavailable.

If a change of venue is necessary (or a cancellation), a notice will be posted in Lecture Room 1. PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR THESE NOTICES

Please make sure you have your Course Selection form in early as we have to book rooms for

classes.

Please note if you wish to join a class with a limit on enrolments, (e.g. computer classes), an

early application gives you a better chance of acceptance.

At class always sign the attendance roll and wear your name-tag. This is very important. New

members can collect their name-tag from the board on the wall of Lecture Room 1.

Cancer Research Support.

AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA

Monday May22nd to Friday May 26th

This year’s effort for cancer research starts on the 22nd of May and runs for

the full week to enable all classes to participate. This is a one off time that we

ask you to pay for your morning and afternoon tea. We will of course sweeten

the deal with some nice biscuits.

A gold coin donation would be appreciated.

All Donations go to Cancer Council Australia.

QUIET PLEASE.

Would members please consider others when passing through Lecture Room 1 either to the toilets or the

Office.

It is very distracting for members attending courses in LR1 to have noisy interruptions during a class

and these include conversations in the kitchen whilst a class is in progress. It may be possible to

synchronise breaks between LR1, LR2 and LR3 to ensure they coincide.

NOTICE

BOARD

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Singing for Fun Group -- Social Day -- January --2017

Singing for Fun -- Nowingi Place -- Australia Day -- 2017

" I dips me Lid, you did us proud"

Donations made to Charities during 2016.

Sunraysia Arthritis from Tutors raffle 200.00

Stoma Support Group from Tutors raffle 200.00

Cancer Council of Victoria from the Morning Tea 620.30

Sunraysia Cancer Resources from Seniors Week 520.00

Mildura Chocolate Factory (Christie Centre) 168.00

Total $1708.30

Thank you for your help in raising these funds.

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I find it ironic that the colours red, white, and blue stand for freedom until they are flashing behind you.

Did you know that dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on

the very edge of the pool and throw them fish?

Paddy spies a letter lying on his doormat

It says on the envelope "DO NOT BEND "

Paddy spends the next 2 hours trying to figure out how to pick it

up.

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Remember Smith's Weekly & The Bulletin ?

Stop Laughing; this is serious !

With its first issue published in January 1880 and its last in 2008, The Bulletin remains one of Australia’s

longest-running magazines.

In its early heyday, the weekly publication became known as the ‘Bushman’s Bible’, printing specifically

Australian and often controversial material. Many well-known Australian writers and artists contributed to The

Bulletin, including Henry Lawson, Banjo Patterson, Miles Franklin and Norman Lindsay.

A revival in the early 1960s saw the magazine turn to more inclusive political and news-based journalism.

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MONDAY

French for Beginners Tutor: Max Janson

French is a young, vibrant, international language, and the only language other than English to be spoken on all five

continents. In fact, with its 220 million speakers, it represents the 2nd most widely spoken native language and foreign

language in Europe. Weekly from 24th April 9.00 am-12.00 noon Lecture Room 1

Play Reading Convenor: Richard Curry

We read plays of many types, from several centuries old to modern classics and many more- many of which are a joy to

read. We have fun interpreting the characters as we read. We would welcome extra members

Weekly from 24th April 9.30 am-12.00 noon Lecture Room 2

Play Mah Jong in Company

Come along and have a relaxing, fun filled afternoon playing Mah-jong amongst friends.

Limit to 20 only Weekly commencing 24th April 1.30 pm -3.30 pm Lecture Room 3

Bridge for Beginners Tutor: Jenny Tozer

Jenny conducts this class for those with little or no experience and who are interested in learning to play Bridge. All are

welcome to come and try. Any queries please ring Jenny on 5022 0365.

Weekly commencing 24th April 1.30pm Onwards Lecture Room 1

Singing for Fun Convenors: Val Morris& Jenny Gibbons

Our group enjoy singing a diverse range of songs each Monday afternoon. During the year we attend Aged Care

facilities, Senior Citizens’ Clubs and other venues to present programs designed to entertain and bring back memories of

wonderful music that has been enjoyed in the past. There is no audition. New members are most welcome-.

For further information please contact Val-5023 2207.

Weekly from 24th April 1.30 pm-3.30 pm Lecture Room 2

TUESDAY

Book Club 1 Convenor: Gladys Lane

Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month, including school holidays, from February to November

inclusive. The group is limited to 15.

Tuesday 9th May, 13th June 10.00 am-12.00 noon Lecture Room 1

Book Club 2 Convenor: Judy Hall

A book group connected with the Mildura Library. Great discussions follow the book we have all read. We have a few

vacancies, so come and enjoy.

Tuesday 9th May, 13th June 10.00 am-12.00 noon Lecture Room 2

Relaxation and Mindfulness Meditation. Tutor: Jenny Carver

The practice of relaxation and mindful meditation can provide the participant with a sense of peace, whilst

simultaneously stimulating brain development. We practice sitting in chairs. Jenny guides participants in various forms

of meditation, so there will be something for you. We find that practicing in a group enhances our experience.

New members are very welcome.

Weekly commencing 18th April 1.15 pm - 3.00 pm Lecture Room 2

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Scrabble/Canasta

Interested in learning how to play Canasta or just want to improve your word skills? Come and join the Scrabble and

Canasta group.

Weekly commencing 18th April 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm Lecture Room 3

An Afternoon with Andre Rieu Presenter: Emily Kalamaras

Come along for a relaxing afternoon with our Maestro, Andre, and his famous orchestra. Don’t forget that this music

afternoon will alternate term by term and it will be "Celtic Women” next term.

18th April 1.00 pm – 3.30 pm Lecture Room 1

Tarakan Travel Talk Presenter: Judi Hyde

Judy’s visit to Tarakan and other related places is of much interest to those of us who would like to know more about

Australia’s Defence Force history. Firstly, she visited Malaysia’s Kota Kinabalu. From there she flew to Labaun Island

where all of the WW2 Defence Forces people(Men and Women)who lost their lives were reburied from Sandakan and

Tarakan Cemeteries. Next, she flew to Tarakan, an Indonesian Island. It was a personal side of her trip – it was where

her uncle was buried. She then flew back to Sandakan where she walked the old cemetery and WW2 barracks area

which is now a beautiful memorial Park.

2nd May 10.00 – 12 noon Auditorium

Elm Tree Nursery Visit Convenor: Lance Boston

Come and visit a commercial Nursery and see the various skills that are needed for propagation from planting seed to

cuttings, transplanting and grafting. The Nursery has 2 acres of beautiful garden and a huge range of different varieties

of plants – some 300 different roses and 150 different varieties of Salvia. You can receive advice on the growing of fruit

trees, garden design and landscaping and they will, in some cases, grow plants to order. Elm Tree Nursery is on the

Calder Highway at Irymple just before the big bends across the road from the “Orange Spot” and an afternoon cuppa will

be provided. You will need to make your own way to the Nursery.

9th May 1.30 – 3.30 pm Elm Tree Nursery

Great Composers: Chopin Presenter: Richard Curry

Chopin’s piano music is widely known and loved, including his two piano concertos and his many compositions for solo

piano in the form of Mazurkas, Ballades and Waltzes. During this session, you will learn about his life and hear lots of

examples of his music.

16th May 1.00 – 3.30 pm Lecture Room 1

Knitting Socks Tutor: Judy Gausden

Do you want to know how to knit beautifully warm, woolly socks? Judy will guide you through the process which

apparently is not too difficult. You will need to know how to knit and this class will run over 2 sessions. You will need

100 grams of yarn which is at least 75% wool, and a set of four number 12 needles for average knitters. A pattern will be

supllied.

23rd May and 6th June 10.00 – 12 noon Lecture Room 3

Introduction to Facebook Tutor: Christina Sheridan

This is a ‘taster’ class and depending on its popularity, it may be offered again on a more regular basis. Christine will go

through the set-up of your Facebook account, how to ‘friend’ someone and how to alter your privacy settings. You will

need to bring your own device; laptop, iPad or smart phone and it is assumed that you have some proficiency with your

device. Christina will display the options on the projector and you can follow along.

30th May 10.00 – 12 noon Lecture Room 1

A Handmade Tour of Myanmar (Burma) – Part 2 Presenter: Geoff Castleman

This part of Geoff and Colleen’s tour will include the sights and sounds of Inle Lake, including the ‘giraffe women’, the

stupas and pagodas that surround the lake, then travel north to the hills of Shan State. At Pyin U Lwin(Pin-oo-win), we

commence an unforgettable train ride before heading to Hsipaw (Cee-paw). See what a ‘Takin” looks like. We then

travel on the Dokhtwaddy River, observe Shan village life and see some of the sites of Hsipaw and that of Mandalay.

See the largest book in the world and how gold leaf is made. If people are interested, Geoff has offered to cover the rest

of their trip in Term 3 and 4.

13th June 1.30 – 3.30 pm Auditorium

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Community Visitor Scheme/Oncology Massage Presenter: Lyn Morrison

Lyn’s work involves organising volunteers to visit aged care facilities and our older community members who are still in

their homes. She will talk about these programs and hopefully inspire some of us to volunteer some of our time to

improving the quality of life for our senior members of society. Lyn also practices oncology massage and mindfulness

meditation and will speak on these too.

20th June 1.30 – 3.30 pm Lecture Room 1

New Zealand Presenter: Betty Phillis

Betty’s talk will cover aspects of her 18 day coach tour to New Zealand after having previously been there 36 years ago.

She visited Auckland, Rotarua and the capital, Wellington. Then after a ferry trip to the fabulous South Island, Betty

moved on to the earthquake damaged Christchurch, caught the train the Franz Joseph Glacier and on to Queenstown, the

world renowned ski resort close to Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain. From there, Betty visited Skipper’s

Canyon, the beautiful Milford Sound and Lake Te Anau and Dunedin.

27th June 10.00 – 12 noon Auditorium

Lunch at Suni-TASTE

What better way to finish off an interesting morning than to have a delightful lunch prepared by the student chefs at

SuniTASTE. Please fill in and tear off strip at the back of the newsletter. $20

27th June 12.15 pm SuniTASTE Restaurant

WEDNESDAY

Lawn Bowls for Beginners. Tutor: Bill Lister

Once again the Mildura Bowling Club in Cureton Ave is generously making their facilities available, and providing

coaching for those men and women who are not regular bowlers or those seeking to improve their skills. All that is

required is a pair of flat shoes, comfortable clothing and a desire to have fun. Expert bowlers will be on hand to help and

the club will provide a cup of tea or coffee at the completion of each session.

Weekly commencing 19th April 9.30 am - 11.30 am Mildura Bowling Club

Craft: - Embroidery in Company Convenor: Marilyn McGaffin

This is a get-together embroidery group. Anyone who has an interest in embroidery is welcome to join in. Marilyn

McGaffin will be taking classes at different times during the term.

Wednesdays –19th April, 3rdand 17th and 31st May, 14th and 28th June

10.00 am-12.00 noon Lecture Room 2

Craft: - Tatting Tutor: Marnee Freeman

Our tatting class is now well established and will be continuing every second Wednesday. If you are curious about, or

interested in learning this craft please come and try. You will be made most welcome. For further information about

tatting, or the materials required, telephone Marnee on 5023 0072.

Wednesdays – 26th April, 10th and 24th May, 7th and 21st June.

10.00 am – 12 noon Lecture Room 2

Italian Languages and Cultures Tutor: Alex Pieraccini

Join us for a journey into the Language and then the Cultures of Italy.

This is a relaxed and friendly course to obtain some knowledge of the Italian language. Also to learn more about

The interesting Cultures of Italy. Classes are designed for both regular and casual attendances. Notes will be provided

Classes will be designed for both regular and casual attendances.

Weekly commencing 19th April 10.00 am -12.00 noon Lecture Room 1

Painting and Drawing in Company Convenor: Doreen Lemon

This class will be operating without a tutor. Members of the group enjoy the company of others as they paint or draw.

Please bring your own materials. There ais one vacancy in this class.

(Due to occupational, health and safety issues TAFE does not allow the use of oil paints.)

Weekly commencing 19th April 1.00 pm -3.30pm Art Studio BG56

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French Conversation and Culture Tutor: Nicole Schoenfeld

Are you planning to travel to France? Would you like to improve your knowledge and pronunciation of the French

language? Would you like to learn more about French culture? Nicole will cover all these things and more during her

classes. She is a fluent native speaker of the French language and in her classes, Nicole will encourage conversation in

French. As a bonus you will also learn about interesting places to visit in France.

To contact Nicole, phone her on 5024 6546 or email [email protected]

Weekly commencing 19th April 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm Lecture Room 1

Cryptic Crosswords in Company Convenor: Nola Andriske

Come along and join our group and have a fun afternoon and puzzle over the answers in our Cryptic Crosswords. This

group aims to help its members understand the reasoning behind answers to the clues, which are often very baffling.

New members are welcome.

Weekly commencing 19th April 1.30 pm onwards Lecture Room 3

Spanish for Complete Beginners Conveners: Paul and Carmen Smith

In a group consisting entirely of beginners, come along and learn some practical everyday usage of this delightful

language. Bring notebook and pen.

Weekly commencing 19th April 1.30 pm-3.30 pm Lecture Room 2

Evening Bridge (Duplicate)

Weekly commencing Wednesday 19th April 7.15 pm onwards Lecture Room 1

THURSDAY

Share Market Fun Together Convenor: Richard Curry We discuss recent events and reports from companies listed on the stock exchange. We, hopefully, develop an

understanding of how to research companies and identify good quality investments. We divide into 3 groups who each

select hypothetical portfolios through research and discussion. We follow the progress of each portfolio to see how well

each selection method works.

Thursday April 27th, May 25th June 22nd. 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Lecture Room 1

iPad and iPhone Advanced Convenor: Richard Curry

This class caters for people who own an Apple iPad or iPhone, know the basics and want to learn how to get the most out

of their equipment. We operate by pooling our knowledge through discussion and demonstration of the operating system

and looking at useful apps. Please note that other brands of tablets and mobiles use a different system with which we are

not familiar’

Thursday April 20th, June 1st and June 29th 10.00 am -12.00 noon Lecture Room 1

iPad for Beginners Convenor: Richard Curry

This class will cater for newcomers to the iPad who may have very little experience with computers and runs for 3

sessions. We will start with basic features and actions and then follow up with apps: Settings, Mail, Contacts, Safari,

Messages, Calendar and any other apps that are of interest to the group. Please note that we only cater for people who

own an Apple iPad.

Thursdays May 4th, May 11th, May 18th 10.00 am – 12.00 noon Lecture Room 1

Craft: - Patchwork in Company

This is a non-structured quilting group limited to 12 people with machines and up to 15 with hand sewers. Not a

traditional class, participants will be working on their own projects, operating as a self-help group, enjoying each other’s

company and projects.

Weekly commencing 20th April 9.30am-12.00 noon Lecture Room 2

mailto:[email protected]

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Walking Group Convenors - Rhonda, Maxine & Monica

If you would like to have a nice friendly walk along the river. Come along and join Rhonda, Maxine and Monica. It will

be an hour’s walk along the river, meeting at the Wharf. Bring water, wear a hat and wear appropriate shoes.

Weekly commencing 20th April 8.00 am-9.00 am Riverbank Wharf

Afternoon Bridge Tutor: Glenda Moyle

Weekly commencing 20th April 1.30 pm onwards Lecture Rooms 1 & 3

Craft: - Crochet Tutor: Nancy Cutting

If you know the basics of crochet and would like to join a happy friendly group of likeminded people, come along and

join us for a great couple of hours. Bring whatever it is you're making, or the pattern you want to do and our friendly

tutor will be available to help you, if needed. Beginners Welcome.

Weekly commencing 20th April 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm Lecture Room 2

Recorders in Company Tutor: Meg Sullivan

Come along and join Meg's merry band of recorder players. This is an advanced group. For further information please

contact Eileen Andriske 5022 2315. Please note that this group has changed from Wednesday to Thursday.

Weekly commencing 20th April 1.30pm onwards Mildura Band Hall

Broadband for Seniors classes will recommence in Term 3

FRIDAY

Tai Chi Tutor: Heather McWilliams

20 Years ago Heather learnt Tai Chi from a Chinese woman, and has been practicing it ever since. She leads in a self-

healing form of Tai Chi. The gentle controlled stretching movements and deep breathing are beneficial to mind and

body, and increases overall health.

Weekly commencing 21st April 9.30 am-10:30 am Lecture Room 1 Patio

Writing for Pleasure in Company Convenors: Norm McMillan

In this class you will not be taught much in a formal sense about writing; instead you will be encouraged to converse and

write about a wide range of topics and hopefully to learn by practice as you do so. The class sessions are usually fun and

proceed in an atmosphere that encourages participants to do their best at all times.

Weekly commencing 21st April 10.00 am-12.00 noon Lecture Room 1

Intermediate Patchwork Convenor: Rada Peric

This group is for people with previous patchwork experience. This will not be a teaching class, Rada is here to help you

and answer any questions. Bring your own sewing machines and patchwork equipment.

Weekly commencing 21st April 10.00 am-3.30 pm Lecture Room 2

Drawing and Painting Group Tutor: Elizabeth Phillips-B.Vis Arts

A structured class for people with some experience. Working with a tutor. Please bring your own materials

(Due to occupational, health and safety issues TAFE does not allow the use of oil paints.) THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Weekly commencing 21st April 10.00 am -12.00 noon Art Studio BG56

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Hula Dancing (NEW CLASS) Tutor:Vashti Aratangi

If you attended the Social Day at the beginning of the year, you will have seen Vashti and friends presenting their display

of Hula Dancing. Vashti will run 2 classes to gauge its popularity with the possibility of a more regular class. Come

along if you want to learn how to Hula and do some exercise in a less traditional form. This class will be fun and

enjoyable, a great way to start your weekend. The cost is $4 for the 2 sessions.

26th May and 2nd June 1.30 – 3.30 pm Lecture Room 1

Asia Tutor: Glenn Miller

What a huge topic! Actually, I will mostly concentrate on the geography , but I can’t help adding a lot of other things as

well. Asia is, of course, the world’s largest continent and it covers an incredible amount of types of terrain including the

Gobi Desert, the Himalayas, the Great Wall of China, the frozen wastes of Siberia and the extraordinary vegetation of the

south east. Any single country could be a massive topic but the Good Lord Himself made only one Asia – it wasn’t he

who divided it up into all the Bit-ustans that we have. But you can’t destroy the fabulousness of the whole continent

from the Urals to Japan, from the Arctic to the Indian Ocean. Come along, and if you’ve had travels there, you’re invited

to contribute (if ya wanna).

Weekly commencing 21st April 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm Auditorium

Friday Night Films Convenor: Glenn Miller

Our first film will be Thoroughly Modern Millie starring Julie Andrews and lots of others but especially Beatrice Lillie.

Sad to be alone in the world! Come and enjoy yourself.

Fortnightly commencing 21st April 7.00 pm Lecture Room 1

Monday

Broadband for Seniors

Monday Tutor: Tutor: Elizabeth Janson

Are Computers a mystery to you? Would you like to know how to use a computer?

You can ask the tutor for help in other aspects of computing such as scanning, word processing, etc.

The training is intensive in that it is conducted with usually two students at a time with the one tutor.

Due to the intensive nature of the training it has to be by arrangement with the tutor.

Tick the item on your Course Selection Form for Term 2.

Monday Classes Elizabeth will contact you to arrange your session times. These will be classes of one hour.

Advice on computer and software acquisition is also available to participants.

Monday Session starts at 9.00 – Start 24th April Lecture Room 3

Thursday/Friday classes for Broadband for Seniors will recommence in Term 3.

SATURDAY

Cooking in Company Convenors: Moz and Prue Climb on board the Sushi Express and enjoy the exotic tastes of Japan as we travel through the Land of the Cherry

Blossom, kimonos and Mount Fuji. Sample the classic tastes of fried noodles, beef sukiyaki, uniquely Japanese salads,

Nipponese mini-pizzas, miso and much more. Feel free to dress in traditional clothing – unfortunately, we are unable to

locate a Sumo wrestler.! COST - $10 Saturday 17th June 11.00 am onwards Kitchen

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SUNDAY

Film Detectives Convenor: Glenn Miller

On Sunday afternoons over the last several years, we have all but exhausted the Agatha Christie’s – Poirot, Marple,

Tommy and Tuppence and so forth, so I thought we might look at some of the films (films not television) that got the

whole world interested in crime mysteries, such as Raymond Chandler’s Philip Marlowe or Dashiell Hammett’s Sam

Spade as well as the Thin Man series. All made terrific films as did, in their very different way, Charlie Chan, Mr Moto,

Lord Peter Wimsey and Father Brown. Come along and get caught up. Our first screening will be on Sunday 30th April

at 2pm: The Big Sleep with Humphrey Bogart as Philip Marlowe.

Fortnightly commencing 30th April 2pm onwards Lecture Room 1

End of Term BBQ

This is excellent value for money and a great way to end the term. The cost includes BBQ and salads, lovely, fresh,

homemade fruit salad and other sweets and a glass of wine, it you so desire. So come along, spend a very relaxing

Sunday afternoon and meet other U3A members.

COST - $10

Sunday, 25th June 12.00 pm onwards. Lecture Room 1 Patio.

Power Outage

We had a power cut at our house this morning and my PC, laptop, TV, DVD, iPad & my new surround sound

music system were all shut down.

Then I discovered that my mobile phone battery was dead and to top it off it was raining outside, so I couldn't

play golf.

I went into the kitchen to make coffee and then I remembered that this also needs power, so I sat and talked

with my wife for a couple of hours.

She seems like a nice person.

Important notice

If anybody out there has an interest and would like to give a class or classes

to your fellow U3A members, we would love to hear from you. You may

also know about an interesting place to visit or have some other suggestion

about classes that we could introduce either as a regular class or a ‘one-off’.

Give your suggestions to any Committee member. Thank you for the

continued support of your U3A

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April 2017

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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EASTER MONDAY

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9.30 Committee Meeting LR1

1.00 An afternoon with Andre

Rieu LR1

1.15 Relaxation &Meditation

LR2

1.30 Scrabble/Canasta LR3

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9.30 Lawn Bowls Beginners MBC

10.00 Italian LR1

10.00 EmbroideryLR2

1.00 Painting & Drawing BG56

1.30 Cryptic Crosswords LR3

1.30 Spanish LR2

1.30 French Conversation LR1

7.15 Evening Bridge LR1

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8.30 Walking Group Wharf

9.30 Patchwork/Quilting LR2

10.00 iPad and iPhone Adv. LR1

1.30 Afternoon Bridge LR1

1.30 Crochet LR2

1.30 Recorders in Company MBH

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9.30 Tai Chi LR1 Patio

10.00 Writing for Pleasure LR1

10.00 Intermediate Patchwork LR2

1.30 Asia AUD

1.30 Painting and Drawing Group

BG56

7.00pm Friday Night Movies LR1

24

9.00 French for Beginners

LR1

9.00 Broadband LR3

9.30 Play Reading LR2

1.30 Play Mah Jong LR3

1.30 Bridge for Beginners

LR1 1.30 Singing for Fun LR2

25

ANZAC DAY

26


10.00 Italian LR1

10.00 Tatting LR2



1.30 Spanish LR2



27



10.00 Sharemarket LR1


1.30 Crochet LR2


28




1.30 Asia AUD


BG56

SUNDAY 30th April – 2.00 pm

Film Detectives(then fortnightly)

May 2017

1


LR1

9.00 Broadband LR3





2

10.00 Tarakan Travel Talk

Auditorium

1.15 Relaxation & Meditation

LR2


3


10.00 Italian LR1

10.00 Embroidery LR2



1.30 Spanish LR2



4



10.00 iPad for beginners LR1


1.30 Crochet LR2


5


10.00 Writing for PleasureLR1


1.30 Asia AUD


BG56

7.00 Friday Night Movies LR1

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LR1

9.00 Broadband LR3





9

10.00 Book Club 1 LR1



LR2


1.30 Elm Tree Nursery Visit

10


10.00 Italian LR1

10.00 Tatting LR2



1.30 Spanish LR2



11





1.30 Crochet LR2


12




1.30 Asia AUD


BG56

SUNDAY 14th May – 2.00 pm

Film Detectives

15


LR1

9.00 Broadband LR3


1.30 Mah Jong LR3



16



LR2


1.00 Great Composers - Chopin

LR1

17


10.00 Italian LR1




1.30 Spanish LR2



18





1.30 Crochet LR2


19




1.30 Asia AUD


BG56


22


LR1

9.00 Broadband LR3


1.30 Mah Jong LR3



23

10.00 Knitting Socks LR3


LR2


24


10.00 Italian LR1

10.00 Tatting LR2



1.30 Spanish LR2



25



10.00 ShareMarket


1.30 Crochet LR2


26




1.30 Hula Dancing -- LR1

1.30 Asia AUD


BG56

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LR1

9.00 Broadband LR3





30

10.00 Facebook LR1


LR2


31


10.00 Italian LR1





1.30 Spanish LR2


1st June



10.00 iPad/iPhone AdvLR1


1.30 Crochet LR2


2nd June




1.30 Hula Dancing -- LR1

1.30 Asia AUD


BG56


June 2017

5


LR1

9.00 Broadband LR3





6

10.00 Knitting Socks LR3


LR2


7


10.00 Italian LR1

10.00 Tatting LR2




1.30 Spanish LR2


8


9.30 Patchwork/QuiltingLR2


1.30 Crochet LR2


9




1.30 Asia AUD


BG56

SUNDAY 11th June – 2.00 pm

Film Detectives

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY

HOLIDAY.

13




LR2


1.30 Myanmar Pt 2 Travel Talk

Auditorium

14


10.00 Italian LR1




1.30 Spanish LR2



15




1.30 Crochet LR2


16




1.30 Asia AUD


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SATURDAY 17th June – Cooking

in Company – The Sushi Express

Kitchen, 11.00 am.

$10

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

19


LR1

9.00 Broadband LR3





20



LR2


1.30 Community Visitor

Scheme/Oncology MassageLR1

21


10.00 Italian LR1

10.00 Tatting LR2



1.30 Spanish LR2



22


10.00 Sharemarket LR1



1.30 Crochet LR2


23




1.30 Asia AUD


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SUNDAY 25th June –Film

Detectives

SUNDAY 25th June – End of

Term BBQ - LR1 Patio, 12 noon

$10

26


LR1

9.00 Broadband LR3





27

10.00 New Zealand Travel Talk

Auditorium

12.15 Luncheon at SuniTASTE


LR2


28


10.00 Italian LR1




1.30 Spanish LR2



29


10.00 iPad/iPhone Adv. LR1



1.30 Crochet LR2


30




1.30 Asia AUD


BG56


This information also available on our web site: www.u3asunraysia.com

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COURSE SELECTION FORM Return this form NO LATER THAN Friday 31st April, 2017.

To: U3A Sunraysia PO Box 1904, Mildura. 3502 or return it to the Office

Please tick classes that you would like to attend in Term 2, 2017.

Second Person ……………………………. First Person ……………………..…………….

Phone no. ………………………. Phone no. ……………………….

Afternoon with Andre Rieu Afternoon with Andre Rieu

Arm Chair Travel – Myanmar Pt 2 Arm Chair Travel – Myanmar Pt 2

New Zealand New Zealand

Tarakan Tarakan

Full Art: Drawing and Painting Group(Fri) Full Art: Drawing and Painting Group(Fri)

Painting & Drawing in Company(Wed) Painting & Drawing in Company(Wed)

Book Club No. 1 (Tuesday) Book Club No. 1 (Tuesday)

Book Club No. 2 (Tuesday) Book Club No. 2 (Tuesday)

Bridge: Monday – Beginners Bridge: Monday – Beginners

Wednesday - Evening Wednesday - Evening

Thursday - Afternoon Thursday - Afternoon

Cooking in Company – The Sushi Express $10 Cooking in Company – The Sushi Express $10

Community Visitor Scheme/Oncology Massage Community Visitor Scheme/Oncology Massage

Computers: Broadband for Seniors Mon Computers: Broadband for Seniors Mon

Craft: Crochet Craft: Crochet

Embroidery in Company Embroidery in Company

Intermediate Patchwork Intermediate Patchwork

Patchwork in Company Patchwork in Company

Tatting Tatting

Cryptic Crosswords in Company Cryptic Crosswords in Company

Elm Tree Nursery Visit Elm Tree Nursery Visit

End of Term BBQ $10 End of Term BBQ $10

Facebook Facebook

Friday Night Films Friday Night Films

Glenn Miller: Asia Glenn Miller: Asia

Great Composers: Chopin Great Composers: Chopin

Hula Dancing $4 Hula Dancing $4

iPad and iPhone - Advanced iPad and iPhone - Advanced

iPad for Beginners iPad for Beginners

Knitting Socks Knitting Socks

Languages: French for Beginners Languages: French for Beginners

French Conversation and Culture French Conversation and Culture

Italian Languages and Culture Italian Languages and Culture

Spanish for Complete Beginners Spanish for Complete Beginners

Lawn Bowls for Beginners Lawn Bowls for Beginners

Luncheon at SuniTASTE $20 Luncheon at SuniTASTE $20

Play Mah Jong in Company Play Mah Jong in Company

Play Reading Play Reading

Recorders in Company Recorders in Company

Relaxation and Mindfulness Meditation Relaxation and Mindfulness Meditation

Scrabble/Canasta Scrabble/Canasta

Sharemarket Fun Together Sharemarket Fun Together

Singing for Fun Singing for Fun

Sunday Afternoon Films-Film Detectives Sunday Afternoon Films-Film Detectives

Tai Chi Tai Chi

Walking Group Walking Group

Writing for Pleasure in Company Writing for Pleasure in Company

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PAYMENT SLIPS

Cooking in Company- The Sushi Express -- Saturday 17th June

$ 10.00

Name (Please print)………………………………………………………………………….

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End of Term BBQ – Sunday 25th June, $10.00

J06

I/We will be attending this function

Name/s (Please Print)…………………………………………………………………………

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Lunch at SuniTASTE - Tuesday 27th June.

$20

I/We will be attending

Name/s (Please Print)……………………………………………………………………

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Hula Dancing - Friday 26th May & Friday 2nd June $4

I/We will be attending the Hula Class on the above dates.

Name/s(Please Print)……………………………………………………………………..

J05

J07

J08

UNIVERSITY of the Third Age SUNRAYSIA · 2017-06-07 · We read plays of many types, ... cuttings, transplanting and grafting. The Nursery has 2 acres of beautiful garden and a huge

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