JUNE 2014 NEWSLETTER Number 66

E-Mail: u3aredld@bigpond.net.au Office on ground floor, Room F5, F Block,

Cleveland District State High School, Russell Street, Cleveland P. O. Box 1231

(Open 9.00-12.00 noon Mon–Fri during school term)

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Cover –Sunrise at Wellington Point - photo taken by Jacqueline Fallon

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U3A Redlands Management Committee President Julie Porteous Vice-President Don Clegg Secretary Jean Howell Treasurer Don Stapleton Tutor Liaison Officers - Lifestyle Christine Fletcher - Arts/Humanities/Technology Penny Stewart Newsletter Editor Doreen Hill Office Coordinator Laraine Gon Chee Committee Member(Events) Freda Charles Committee Member(Publicity) Annette Wann Committee Member June Busfield ********************************************************************** Administrative Officer Janis Emadian Honorary Auditor Paul Claus Honorary Solicitor Keith Mole

Office Terms for 2014 3rd Term 14 July / 19 September

4th Term 7 October/12 December 3rd Term newsletter deadline - 4 September 2014

Annual Events for 2014

Footlites Show – “Petticoat Rebels”------Sunday 29 June & 6 July Seniors Week Celebrations-----------------Saturday 16 to 24 August U3A Annual Breakfast------------------------Monday 25 August Seniors Week Walk-------------------------- Sunday 17 August U3A Choir Annual Concert------------------Saturday 6th September U3A AGM----------------------------------------Monday 1 December

Thank you to Salford Waters Retirement Estate, Victoria Point,

for again sponsoring our newsletter by providing the paper used for printing this

newsletter.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

My report this time has to focus on the U3A 2014 Qld. State conference of which we were the hosts. As your President, you made me so proud - U3A Redlands District was an inspiring influence as delegates gathered in the Redlands from all over Queensland and interstate and we crammed as much as we possibly could into three absolutely wonderful days. The weather was kind to us and I’m sure our visitors saw the Cleveland region at its very best on Monday – a Life in Australia talk by Brad Monk, Whittaker McNaught Group, on the aged care changes this year and then a scenic tour of some historical sites around Cleveland. Thank you to Aveo Cleveland Gardens Retirement Village for allowing us to have lunch there before moving on to Ormiston House and a guided tour followed by their renowned high tea. That evening Noci Italian Restaurant on the harbour was very busy as some of us gathered for an informal evening of pizza and a glass of wine. Tuesday morning dawned and it was the official opening of the Conference by our Patron, Mayor Karen Williams. Our theme of “Our Beginnings – Our Vision” was carried through 2 days of enlightening and often humorous talks on life back in the 1980’s through to the current day. We talked about U3A foundations and what sort of future we are looking for as U3A sets objectives for the next 10 years. Those of you who attended, I know there would have been several special “light bulb” moments for you and I thank you very much for the warm welcome you gave our visitors and the way you mingled with them, enjoying their company and they yours. It was truly a REDLANDS RENDEZVOUS from which we can learn and savour our own memories. I hope there will be photos on our website gallery quite soon including some from our Conference Candlelight Dinner at the Courthouse Restaurant. Remember you can download the ones you would like to keep. None of this would have been possible without the huge support we received from our sponsors – Thank you to the Redland City Council, Griffith University, Renaissance Retirement Village and Uplift Tours & Travel and the many local businesses who gave us donations and in kind support. Also, a big thank you to the U3A Redlands Management Committee and Conference sub-committee - Doreen Hill for preparing the Event Programme, Jean Howell for preparing the Dinner Menu card, Freda Charles for organising the refreshments, Iris Murray for organising the pre-conference tour, Laraine Gonchee for handling the administration, Denise Kolcze for being our Conference M.C. and all our members, far too many to name, who helped in so many different ways. Finally a special thank you to Margaret Ward and our U3A Choir who sang so wonderfully on the second day. It was inspirational.

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Thank you to our sponsors and our U3A Conferance Committee for the 2014 U3A Qld. State Conference Redlands Rendezvous

Major Sponsors:

Donations and Support kindly received from:

U3A Conference Committee 2014

June Busfield, Marian Clegg, Iris Murray, Laraine Gon Chee, Freda

Charles and Julie Porteous.

Jean Howell was absent at the time.

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FAREWELL TO OUR U3A FRIENDS Alison Copeland passed away in April. Klaus Quant passed away in late May. Dorothy Wilson passed away in early June. Please Note -Smoking is not allowed on the school premises. Please Remember- that U3A is an apolitical and non-denominational organisation. Newsletters are on our U3A website U3A Redlands Badges Please don’t forget to wear your badge when attending any U3A course, function or event. It is extremely helpful to Tutors and good for building security. Badges can be ordered through the office. $6.00 for a pin badge and $7.50 for a magnetic badge. (Postage and packing. $2.50) Office Note for Tutors who have vacancies in their classes and would like more participants, please contact Janis in the office by phone or e-mail and she will include the information in our weekly segment in the Bayside Bulletin. We prefer this to go through the office than direct to the Bayside Bulletin. If possible we would like to have tutors’ email addresses for the newsletter. Office Note for Students It is NOT possible to join a class through the office unless stated in the newsletter. You must always contact the Tutor, whose phone number is given on the back page of the Newsletter. All class arrangements must be made with the Tutor if possible. Reminder: You can become an affiliated member of other U3A Groups U3A Public Liability Insurance U3A Redlands holds Public Liability Insurance which is designed to indemnify us for action taken against us by the general public and members of U3A, as a result of injury or damage caused to persons or their property during the activities of U3A. Please note that the Tutor is a volunteer leader of the group, therefore the Tutor and/or U3A, while taking all due care, cannot accept any legal responsibility. Participation in all U3A classes and activities is at your own risk. Should an incident occur which you believe might give rise to such an action please contact the tutor liaison officer to report the matter. Legal Advice U3A members are advised to seek quotations before engaging in any legal advice because it can be very expensive. JPs are available at Victoria Point Shopping Centre Monday to Friday 9.45am to 12.45pm except Wednesday. Wednesday 10.00am to 1.00pm, Saturday 9.30am to 12.20pm. QJA Signing Centres Queensland Justices Association (QJA) Signing Centres are at Capalaba Central outside Harvey Norman on Tues 10.00am to 2.00pm, Thurs 6.30 – 8.00 pm and Sat 10.00am to 12noon. They are also available at Cleveland Courthouse Mon - Fri 10.00am to 1.00 pm.

-NAME- NUMBER

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U3A Camera Club Calendar-Our U3A Camera Club still has the calendar ‘Activities in the Redlands’ for sale and the price has been reduced to $5.00. Mobile Phone Numbers- Error. I am sorry that in the last newsletter, information about telemarketing costs were based on a hoax email started in the USA. More information can be obtained from http:acma.gov.au/theACMA/consumer-alert-viral-do-not-call-register-email. Transport Service If you need help to get to or from your U3A Classes, ring George Hocknell. He will help if he can. He has a nice car and can take between one and four people on each journey. Minimal charge, ie cost only. Telephone anytime. Grey Matter Grey Matter is the official e-news of U3A Network Qld and it is issued bi-monthly. You can read ‘Grey Matter’ on the web using the address http://www.u3aqld.org.au Books U3A Redlands…Our First Book of History/Fact, Poetry & Fiction The above book is still available at the office at a cost of $5.00. U3A Chess for Beginners The above book is still available at the office at a cost of $3.00. U3A Redlands Computer students using Google GMail Madeleine Mionnet has assembled a beginner’s guide workbook for Google GMail. It is available from the office for the cost of printing ($2.00) Leonie Taylor is a Local History Librarian at Cleveland Library She welcomes U3A members to her Local History Library talks. The Digital Redlands’ First World War Record Project In a joint effort to commemorate the 1914-18 war, the U3A Redlands, the Cleveland Library and the Redland Museum will collect picture records of any suitable Redlands memorabilia. This project has been funded by grants from the Redlands’ Mayor and City Council. If you can help, ring Bill James from the U3A Camera club, the Redlands Museum or the Cleveland Library on 3829-8770. The Camera Club or Museum experts will photograph the items before returning them to you. This Record will then be available in local libraries, school libraries and for students working on assignments. We urgently need to start recording in preparation for our first display on Tuesday, 11th November. Let’s show our support for these Community groups and ring now to get the project under way. John Butters. Founding President of U3A.

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Start planning your table now for our:

ANNUAL U3A BREAKFAST SENIOR CITIZENS’ WEEK

Guest Speaker: Rob Webb, Qld Regional Director,

Bureau of Meteorology. Rob will help us to understand more

about our local weather.

Monday 25th

August, 2014 - 7:30am for 8:00am Start $15.00 per person, for a delicious Continental Breakfast

at the

Donald Simpson Community Centre, Cleveland

Booking required

Tickets available from 14th July, 2014, at U3A Office,

or Mondays at ‘Life in Australia’

REDLANDS U3A CHOIR Conducted by Margaret Ward

with Accompanist Judith Johnson

Invites you to enjoy our

2014 ANNUAL CONCERT

When: Saturday, September 6th

at 2pm

Where: Star of the Sea Parish Centre,

Passage Street, Cleveland.

Admission: $10.00 – includes afternoon tea.

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Under the auspices of Redlands U3A

FOOTLITES PRESENTS

“PETTICOAT REBELS”

A story of the EUREKA stockade

When: Saturday, 29th

June and 6th

July 2014 at 2pm.

Where: Thornlands State School Hall, South Street, Thornlands.

Admission: $10.00 – includes refreshments.

Do not forget to look on the internet for:

With contents such as:

Cognitive Fitness GEMs, Exercise GEMs, Diet GEMs, General GEMs, Information GEMs, Fun GEMs & Technical GEMs.

CLASS UPDATES & NEWS COMPUTER CLASSES To enrol for a computer class, please phone the relevant tutor for that class. Note all computer courses have a $10.00 venue fee plus the cost of any handouts. Handouts usually cost around $3.00 to $12.00 depending on printing costs. Students must also be paid up members of U3A. PATHFINDERS EXCURSIONS David Sallows will sadly no longer run the Pathfinders Excursion Rides due to lack of participants. PEDALLING PATHFINDERS Starting time has changed to 8.30am (David Sallows)

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GOLF - Unless there is an increase in the number of members wanting to play Golf on Tuesday. This class may close (Randolph Story) TEN AMAZING SCIENCE FACTS - This is a new entertaining class about amazing science facts given by Rick Carroll on Fridays. CPR AWARENESS SESSION Robyn Tennant will run a CPR Awareness Session on Thursday 31st July 5.30pm – 7.00pm. It cost $2 for the work booklet. The maximum number of students is 12. If you are interested phone the U3A Office to put your name on the list. The class will be held in the “Meeting Room” of the Cleveland State High School, R Block. ADULT LITERACY Julianne Whitehead is running an individually tailored class on Thursdays, to help with literacy on a one to one basis. CANASTA - Marcell Gorman is starting a Canasta class on Thursdays. FORENSIC CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY Melanie Smith has started a 6 week course on Wednesdays which is covering varies topics. It should be fun and interactive as well as get your mind thinking. BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS - Avra Bowler is starting a new class. See page 25 for more information. GRUBS (Greater Redlands Ukulele Band) There has been a changing of the guards at GRUBS. After a number of years, Jan Buchanan and Lenore Flanagan have stepped aside as tutors (they are still here - just taking it a little easier). With over 50 regular members a larger venue was also required, so we moved to the main Uniting Church Hall in Passage St, Cleveland, for our regular Tuesday sessions. Recently, by popular demand, a decision was made to run our regular sessions through the school breaks (except Christmas). Another new move was to establish a Facebook page (GRUB'S Greater Redlands Ukulele Band). This was created, and is maintained by Laurie Dyer (one of the tutors). On the performance front the group has been active with shows for Legacy Week, a cruise themed show for the Uniting Church and a number of shows at local retirement villages in the area. As this article goes to print we are looking forward to the 'Redlands Ukulele Festival’, at which we will be performing with a number of other bands. If you are interested in playing ukulele, please feel free to drop in at any of our regular sessions and check us out. We are an intermediate group but beginners are always welcome. (Bob Foster) A BEGINNERS UKULELE GROUP will start on Thursday for term 3rd. (Jan Buchanan) BEGINNERS LAWN BOWLS - Kenneth Carroll is starting this class on Tuesdays.

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COURSES AVAILABLE at U3A REDLANDS DISTRICT

To join a class: It is essential to contact the Tutor. Please show your U3A membership card at the first class.

As a member: Please advise the Tutor if you are unable to attend a class, especially if it is in a home or hall. Please bear in mind that Tutors offer their services freely, and often spend considerable time in preparation. In return, they would appreciate a commitment

from members. (Enquiries U3A Office: 3821 3888)

MONDAY BOOK DISCUSSION Rosemary Hillier 2.00pm 3rd Monday of month Meet once a month to discuss books written in the last 100 years. VENUE: Cleveland Library

SOCIAL GOLF Randolph Story 1.00pm Winter and 1.30pm Summer A chance for anyone who wants to play a relaxed nine holes of golf. Cost $13 and is held weekly. VENUE: Carbrook Golf Course and Riverlakes

iPAD BASICS – USING YOUR APPLE iPAD

Graham Macnish & Claire Dowton - 10:00am – 12:00 noon for 6 weeks. Contact tutor for dates. This is a flexible, hands on course that introduces NEW APPLE iPad users to what it is, what it does, and what you can do with it. The venue has limited wireless access to the internet so the maximum class size is 8 To go on the wait list: Email Graham (or phone if that's not an option). Prerequisite: Students must bring their APPLE iPad to the class VENUE: Volunteering Redlands, Raby Bay, Cleveland

INTRO TO M. OFFICE WORD Christine Laker 2:00 - 3:30pm 7 classes - starting Monday 21 July Basic features, using Menu, copy and paste, Saving files, shortcut keys, inserting pictures and clip art – Invitations, posters, etc. Pre requisite - participants must know basic computer functions VENUE: Volunteering Redlands, Raby Bay, Cleveland

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MONDAY continued

COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP Murray Porteous 7.30am Summer and 8.00am Winter A practical gardening experience growing vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit. VENUE: DAFF (Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Gate 8), Delancey Street, Cleveland

LIFE IN AUSTRALIA John Butters 9.30–11.00am A great series of speakers on Australian life and history. Opportunities for lively discussion. VENUE: Donald Simpson Community Centre, Cleveland

EASY COOKING FOR MEN Barrie Moore 2.45- 5.00pm 1st & 3rd Monday of month This is a class designed to show you how to cook simple meals. VENUE: Cleveland SHS kitchens

FLOWER ARRANGING Shahin Master 1.30-3.30pm Practical step-by-step flower arrangements to demonstrate designs and techniques. VENUE: U3A Office, Cleveland SHS

SOCIAL DANCE Geoff and Ursula Fox 6.00 – 7.00pm Beginners 7.00 – 8.30pm Intermediate 8.30 – 9.30pm Supper and social dance. Have fun learning a variety of dances to help you join in at dances and the clubs. You will learn basic Old Time, New Vogue, Ballroom, Latin, Rock and Roll, Sequence and Line dances. Couples and singles welcome. COST: Dancing $2.00 Supper 0.50¢ VENUE: Uniting Church Hall,

36 Passage St, Cleveland

GENTLE WATER EXERCISES (MIXED) Pauline Clayton 11.30am - 12.30pm Water resistant exercise is a gentle way to exercise joints and muscles. Water supports the limbs allowing for easier movements. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands COST: $4.00 per session

WATER AEROBICS – Mixed More energetic water exercises. Ian McFadzen 12.40pm - 1.40pm VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands COST: $4.00 per session

WATER AEROBICS – Mixed More energetic water exercises. Les McFadzen 1.45pm- 2.45pm VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands COST: $4.00 per session

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TUESDAY

ANDROID TABLET BASICS Owen Davies 10.00 – 12 noon for 6 weeks. Start date 12th August. Learn the basics of using an Android Tablet (not an iPad or Windows 8 Tablet). Set up your tablet for emails, internet browsing, eBooks, music, managing your diary, Facebook, Skype etc. The room has wireless access to the internet. Prerequisite: You must bring your Tablet to this class. VENUE: Volunteering Redlands, Raby Bay

BOULES/PETANQUE Colin Grant 2nd & 4th Tuesday 9.30am Learn to play Petanque. VENUE: William Taylor Park, Moroondu Rd, Thorneside ___________________________________ BEGINNERS LAWN BOWLS Kenneth Carroll 2.00pm for 6 weeks from 15th July VENUE: Cleveland Bowling Club, 164 Middle Street, Cleveland

SOCIAL GOLF Randolph Story 1.00pm in Winter and 1.30pm in Summer. A chance for anyone who wants to play a relaxed nine holes of golf. Cost $13 and is held weekly. VENUE: Carbrook Golf Course and Riverlakes

ANCIENT HISTORY Desley Loch 1.00 – 3.00pm 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. The course will cover briefly the ancient civilizations from the Stone Age to the collapse of the Roman Empire. VENUE: RSL Village, Moreton Shores, King Street, Thornlands

FRENCH CONVERSATION LEVEL 1 John Tranter 2.00-3.30pm An on-going basic course of conversational French aiming to hone language skills. VENUE: U3A Office, Room F5

FRENCH CONVERSATION LEVEL 3 Jacques Folie 3.30-5.00pm French Conversation on topical subjects, at an advanced level. VENUE: Cleveland SHS Room F5

ITALIAN LANGUAGE- Level 2 Modesta Santarossa 1.30-3.00pm Reading, writing, speaking and translating short sentences. VENUE: Contact Tutor

ITALIAN LANGUAGE – Level 3 Modesta Santarossa 9.45-11.30am Culture, grammar, conversation and translation. VENUE: Contact Tutor

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TUESDAY continued

MAHJONG –GROUP 1 Vivinee Berkeley 8.30-11.30am This class is for beginners. VENUE: Cleveland Manor, Grant St, Cleveland

MAHJONG –GROUP 2 Robert Haworth 8.30-11.30am This class is for established players VENUE: Cleveland Manor, Grant St, Cleveland

FUN AND CONVERSATION IN ENGLISH George Saad 3.30 – 5.00pm This is a chat group for people whose second language is English. VENUE: Cleveland State High School Room F6

PLAYREADING Barbara Wyllie 1st & 3rd Tues. 9.30-11.30am Plays are read and discussed and occasionally the group attends the theatre. VENUE: 11 Champagne Cr, Thornlands

UKULELE GRUBS (Greater Redlands Ukulele Band) Bob Foster and Laurie Dyer 9.15am-12noon Ukulele Jam Session Contact Chris Moss for more information. VENUE : Uniting Church Hall, Cleveland

WATER AEROBICS – Mixed Brendan Watt 1.00-2.00pm More energetic water exercises. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands. $4.00 per session.

SCRAPBOOKING Margaret Moroney 1.30-4.00 pm If you enjoy collecting, displaying mementos, memories and photos this is the group for you. VENUE: 20 Mackenzie St, Ormiston

SCRABBLE Rhondda Kelly 1.00-4.30pm Non-competitive friendly games - new or experienced players. VENUE: Salford Waters Retirement Estate, Victoria Point

PIANO PERFORMANCE GROUP Margaret Ward 1st Tues of the month. 1.30-3.30pm VENUE: Various members homes

YOGA Marina Bezenson 9.00-10.30am Hatha yoga, energy work and relaxation, helping you to create a unique inner journey of self-development. This is an

ongoing class. $5 per session. VENUE: Lions Club Hall, Cleveland

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WEDNESDAY

ART WATERCOLOUR Bett Grant 1.00-4.00pm Painting in watercolours. VENUE: Uniting Church Hall, Passage St, Cleveland

COOKS’ NIGHT OFF Marj Wallace 6.30pm Dining at different venues in the Redlands. First Wednesday in the month

FORENSIC CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY Melanie Smith 10.00-11.30am Varies topics are covered such as is there a Gene for Crime?, Community Punishment theories and the psychopath. VENUE: Media Room, Renaissance Retirement Village, Bunker Road, Victoria Pt.

COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP Murray Porteous 8.00am in Winter and 7.30am in Summer A practical gardening experience growing vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit. VENUE: DAFF (Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Gate 8), Delancey Street, Cleveland

SPANISH FOR TOURISTS Beverley Ross 12.00-1.30pm This is an ongoing course for those contemplating travel to a Spanish speaking country. VENUE: Meeting room, Victoria Point Library

RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD Neville Knott 9.30-11.00am This course will cover the major Religions such as Christianity, Muslim, Buddhism, Hinduism and Judaism. VENUE: Lions Club Hall, Shore Street North, Cleveland

******Wednesday Continued on page 18*****

The English Plural !

We'll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes,

But the plural of ox becomes oxen, not oxes. One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese,

Yet the plural of moose should never be meese. You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice,

Yet the plural of house is houses, not hice.

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Wills Powers of Attorney

Advance Health Directives

For Home Visits

Phone 0431 913722

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WEDNESDAY continued

DIGITAL IMAGING Peter Phillips 3:30 – 5:00 pm for 7 weeks Self paced and collaborative course sharing skills. Download images from camera to computer or flash drive; rename your pictures: basic editing with Photoshop. Restore old photos, add special effects, modify your pictures as you choose. Then learn how to save them. Pre requisite – Basic computer knowledge required. To enrol – Phone Tutor. VENUE: Victoria Point State High School-Room CO-05,Victoria Point

CAMERA CLUB John Webb & Len Davey 3rd Wednesday 9.30–11.30am Learn photographic techniques. VENUE: Uniting Church Hall, Passage St, Cleveland

CREATIVE WRITING Milly Cross 10 – 12 noon first Wednesday of the month. Enjoy writing in the company of other would be authors. VENUE: Contact the Tutor

BEGINNER’S FRENCH Brenda Phillips 3.45 – 5.00pm VENUE: Cleveland Library

CINEMA APPRECIATION Pam Pullar 1st Wednesday 9.50am This group meets once a month (except in school holidays) to view, discuss and appreciate films. Cinema tickets cost $4.50 for pens, $5.50 others. VENUE: Cineplex –Victoria Point

PRACTICAL ART Laurie Haylock 1.00pm- 3.00pm Learn to enjoy painting using your eyes to see things you have not noticed before. VENUE: Cleveland Gardens

DANCE GROUP Terri Story From 9.00 – 10.00am Beginners in tap, jazz, ballet. VENUE: Thornlands Dance Palais

One of the many things no one tells you about aging

is that it is such a nice change from being young.

ITALIAN LANGUAGE – Level 1 Modesta Santarossa 1.30 – 3.00pm An Italian introduction for beginners. VENUE: Contact Tutor

ITALIAN LANGUAGE – Level 4 Modesta Santarossa 9.45-11.30am The class covers a variety of subjects and is more advanced. VENUE: Contact Tutor

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WEDNESDAY continued

SOLO CARDS Hazel McArthur 12.30-4.00pm Learning the game of Solo cards. Good for memory training. Book available. New players welcome. VENUE: Star of the Sea Church Hall, Passage St, Cleveland

FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT Sheila Giles 9.15–11.30am There is one class on 16th July. Learn gentle and interesting ways to relieve pain, improve movement and reduce stress. Wear loose comfortable clothing. Bring yoga mat or similar to lie on. COST: $4 VENUE: Donald Simpson Centre, Cleveland

GENEALOGY Les McFadzen 9.00-11.00am Research your family history and know where to find the information. Cost is $5 including morning tea. VENUE: RSL Community Centre, Passage Street, Cleveland, opposite the RSL

GERMAN (ADVANCED) Heidi Kirsch 2.45-4.15pm For those with a basic knowledge of German. We will use the German language in speaking and listening, reading and writing in a relaxed and friendly setting. You pay for photocopying. VENUE: Room T1, Cleveland High School

PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE Lindsay Shepherd 10.00-11.30am History, influence and ideas of Philosophers from ancient Greece to 20th century. VENUE: Donald Simpson Centre, Cleveland

PSYCHOLOGY John Jenkins 9.30-11.00am A guided group discussion touching on all aspects of psychology - answers to some of your questions. How do we learn about our world and behave the way we do? New and continuing students welcome. VENUE: 10 Mala Cres., Birkdale

WATER AEROBICS – Mixed Ken Charles 12noon – 1.00pm More energetic water exercises. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands. COST: $4.00 per session

GENTLE WATER EXERCISE (MIXED) Pauline Clayton 1.15-2.15pm Water resistant exercise is a gentle way to exercise joints and muscles. Water supports the limbs allowing for easier movements. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands COST: $4.00 per session

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THURSDAY

ADULT LITERACY Julianne Whitehead 1.00pm Individually tailored class to meet literacy on a one to one basis. VENUE: Wellington Point-Contact Tutor

CANASTA Marcell Gorman 12.30-2.30pm VENUE: RSL Morton Shores Village, King Street, Thornlands

ART DRAWING CLASS Tutor Vicki Whalan (This class is full) Co-ordinater Hilary Martyn 1.00-3.00pm 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month VENUE: Wellington Point Community Hall

CHESS CLUB Ian Knox and Don Mohr 9.00am – 12 noon Brush up your skills, improve your ability, help others and play good competition

VENUE: Currently on Hold

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL/TOURISM Ken Charles 1st Thursday 9.30am This is a vibrant group of travellers, past and present, who enjoy sharing people’s happy and interesting experiences. VENUE: Uniting Church Hall, Passage St, Cleveland

STAMP & COIN COLLECTING John Hardman 2.00pm, 3rd Thursday The various facets of philately and numismatics. VENUE: 83 Hamilton Street, Redland Bay

BEGINNERS YOGA Marina Bezenson 9.00am to 10.30am VENUE: Lions Club Hall, Cleveland

FRENCH INTERMEDIATE Peter Phillips 3.45 - 5.15pm VENUE: Victoria Point Library

BOOK DISCUSSION (1) Lala Martin Pat Comer 3rd Thursday 10.00-11.30am Discussing contemporary novels available from local libraries. VENUE: Victoria Point Library

BOOK DISCUSSION (2) Pat Comer Lala Martin

2nd Thursday 1.30-3.30pm Discussing contemporary novels available from local libraries. VENUE: Victoria Point Library

CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS – Intermediate Naomi Whitehouse 2.00-3.30pm 3rd Thursday VENUE: contact tutor

CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS–Intermediate Plus

Naomi Whitehouse 9.15-11.00am 3rd Thursday VENUE: contact tutor

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THURSDAY continued

CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS – Beginners Graham Applegate 2.00-3.00pm 2nd Thursday VENUE: U3A Office

UKULELE GROUP- BEGINNERS Jan Buchanan 10.00-11.15am VENUE: Small Hall, Uniting Church Hall, Passage St, Cleveland

CREATIVE FLORAL DESIGN Lynda Reynolds 1.30-3.30pm 3rd Thursday (No classes in May and June) Have fun with flowers & foliage whilst learning design & arrangement techniques. VENUE:Lions Club Hall, Cleveland

BOTANY IN THE BUSH Lynn Roberts and John Moss 3rd Thursday and Friday of the month 7.00am summer, 8.00am winter Nature walk for those interested in native plants. VENUE: Varied - programme supplied

FUN WITH JEWELLERY - Senior Cherrill Johnson 2.00-4.00pm An amusing and instructive introduction to jewellery making while in a social and friendly environment. VENUE: Contact tutor

FOOTLITES Pat Robertson 11.00am-2.00pm Musical productions–singing, dancing and theatrical group. VENUE: Star of the Sea Parish Hall (Longland St entrance), Cleveland

QUILLING CARD MAKING Annette Wann 1.30-4.00pm How to make cards using the quilling technique VENUE: Cleveland Manor

PHILOSOPHY David Anderson 1.00pm alternate Thursdays Enjoy philosophical ideas from the Greeks through to the 21st century. VENUE: Victoria Point Library

GERMAN- BEGINNERS Roy Nicolson 2.00-3.30pm A basic German course. VENUE: TBC

MAHJONG Lea King 8.30-11.30am Please contact the Tutor for information about the group VENUE: Mandalay, Cnr Bay and Wellington Sts, Cleveland

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THURSDAY continued

GERMAN - INTERMEDIATE Helen Neate 2.00-3.30pm – Stage I. Aims at developing skills in reading, writing, speaking and comprehending German. Based on the text “Introducing German” by Keith Leopold. 9.30-11.00am – Stage II. Continues developing German language skills still using the text “Introducing German” by Keith Leopold. VENUE: 19 Russell St., Cleveland (eastern end)

ENGLISH/AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY-DANCE ADVANCED WORKSHOPS Betty Bowdler 9.30-11.30am (There is a waiting list) Learn the patterns of traditional and contemporary dances (Danced in sets from 4 to 16) and enjoy dancing them to lively jigs, marches and waltzes of Folk music. Cost $2 per session. VENUE: Cleveland Manor Rooms, Cleveland

PATCHWORK QUILTING Sylvia Bridge 1.30-3.30pm and 4.30-6.30pm Learn to do patchwork and appliqué of different styles to make quilts from placemat size to full size. VENUE: Contact tutor

REDLANDS U3A RAMBLERS Penny Kaempff and Alex Shrubsole. 7.00am 2nd and 4th Thursday Enjoy an early morning walk for up to 2 hours exploring local bushland areas, observing nature as we go. VENUE: See programme in this newsletter

FRIDAY

CHESS Virginia Ridgley 10.00 – 12noon For people who enjoy playing chess and for those who would like to learn. VENUE: Cleveland Library

CLASSICS FOR PLEASURE Colin Grant 1.45-4.15pm Listen, discover and learn as we use CD’s and DVD’s to enjoy classical genres from the Medieval period to the Twenty-first century. VENUE: Donald Simpson Centre, Cleveland

FRENCH – INTERMEDIATE Roland Lambert 12.30-3.30pm VENUE: Redland Bay

FUN WITH FRENCH INTERMEDIATE Lesley Economou 1.00-3.00pm Students need an elementary understanding of French VENUE: Please ring the Tutor

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LAUGHTER - YOGA CLUB Michele Wilkinson 9.00-9.45am Practise laughter exercises and yoga breathing. VENUE: The Redland Centre for Women, 27 Waterloo Street, Cleveland (upstairs)

LUNCHEON CLUB Jean & Frank Howell

12.30pm Meet on the 3rd Friday of the. VENUE: Various Redlands Restaurants

FRENCH CONVERSATION -LEVEL 2 Trevor Roberts 2.00-3.30pm An on-going basic course of conversational French aiming to hone language skills. VENUE: U3A Office, Room F5, Cleveland State High School

FUN WITH JEWELLERY Cherrill Johnson Intermediate 10.00-12 noon Beginners 2.00-4.00pm An amusing and instructive introduction to jewellery making while in a social and friendly environment. VENUE: Contact the tutor

GENTLE WATER EXERCISE (MIXED) Pauline Clayton 12.30-1.30pm Water resistant exercise is a gentle way to exercise joints and muscles. Water supports the limbs allowing for easier movements. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands $4.00 per session

LEARN THE BASICS OF USING MICROSOFT EXCEL Richard Egglesfield 3.30 – 5.00pm for 5 weeks starting 22nd Aug This short course will introduce Excel & teach students the basics of using the program to set up and keep records or membership lists and perform basic calculations To Enrol: Contact Madeleine Mionnet. VENUE: Cleveland SHS, Cleveland, room G5

MIXED WATER AEROBICS Viv Wood 11.00-12.00noon More energetic water exercises. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands. $4.00 per session

MIXED WATER AEROBICS Mary Thomson 1.45-2.45pm VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 More energetic water exercises. Woodlands Dr, Thornlands $4.00 per session

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TEN AMAZING SCIENCE FACTS Richard Carroll 10.00-11.30am starting 8th August. This is a new and entertaining class about science facts. Be amazed and astounded. VENUE: Media Room, Renaissance Retirement Village, 36 Bunker Road, Victoria Point.

BOTANY IN THE BUSH Lynn Roberts and John Moss 3rd Thursday and Friday of the month 7.00am summer, 8.00am winter Nature walk for those interested in native plants. VENUE: Varied - programme supplied

MAHJONG Heather Brennan 8.30-11.30am VENUE: Mandalay, Cnr Bay and Wellington Sts. Cleveland -$4

WRITING FOR PLEASURE Robyn Bree 4th Friday in month 10.00am-12.30pm For enquiries phone Robyn

SATURDAY

CHOIR Margaret Ward 8.45-11.00am Four part mixed choir. VENUE: Star of the Sea Parish Centre. Entrance Longland St, Cleveland

COFFEE CLUB June Busfield 9.30-11.00am A friendly get together second Saturday of the month. VENUE: RDCOTA Building, Wynyard St, Cleveland

SOCIAL CYCLING Ken Busfield 3rd Saturday 8.20am A local ride. VENUE: Cleveland Railway Station

PEDAL FOR PLEASURE Ken Busfield 1st Saturday Off road cycling on cycle paths. VENUE: Phone tutor

SUNDAY

BREAKFAST CLUB Sandra Ladbrooke Last Sunday in the month 8.00am Summer 8.30am Winter We will meet at a different café each month.

U3A BREAKFAST CLUB 2014 Co-ordinator Sandra Ladbrooke

DATE CAFÉ ADDRESS TIME

29th June Terrace Café

Cleveland, near Library 8.30am

27th July Gypsy Café 165 Broadwater Tce, Redland Bay

8.30am

31st Aug Café Arabica

Middle Street, Cleveland, 8.30am

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THURSDAY Neil deGrasse Tyson

(astrophysicist) quipped

“the good thing about science is that it is true

whether or not you believe in it”

Cosmos magazine

BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS Avra Bowler Time 1.30 – 3.30pm Starting July 17th

Take the challenge, learn Bridge. It will stimulate your brain and help with memory and concentration. A minimum number is required for class to run. Cost $4

VENUE: Redlands Bridge Club, Pinklands Reserve.

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL Tutor Ken Charles 1st Thursday Program Topic

3rd July Oman - with Brendan Watt

7th Aug China - with June Busfield & Maureen Halberstater

4th Sept Tibet - with Anne-Marie Priestley Watt

2th Oct Kenya, Tanzania, & Zambia - with John Kolcze

U3A –COIN and STAMP GROUP Tutor John Hardman

3rd Thursday Program topics for 2014 meetings

17 July Emergency Services

21 August USA – Geography 18 September Australian Architecture

The Presidents report continued from page 3 The U3A Network Qld. A.G.M. was held on Day 1 of our Conference and Rhonda Weston was re-elected as President, with me as Vice President. I can also announce that next year’s Conference will be the U3A Network Qld. & Asia Pacific Alliance International Conference at Brisbane City Hall on 28-29 May 2015. Book that date in your diary! What else is happening in our U3A? We congratulate Pat Robertson and her group for producing another Footlites theatrical “Petticoat Rebels” being held 29 June and 6 July. Also to our two Tutor Liaison Officers who have managed to get several new classes up and running in Term 2 with more to follow in Term 3, thank you Senior Citizens’ Week is 17 to 24 August – already we are arranging some activities. Don’t forget to book early for the breakfast on 25 August – it will sell out quickly. Julie Porteous President

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U3A “REDLANDS RAMBLERS” PROGRAMME TERM 3 2014-START 7.00AM

Walks are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, excluding school holidays. We enjoy early morning walks for up to 2 hours - from 6.30am in summer and 7am in winter. Please dress sensibly. Sturdy shoes are ESSENTIAL and we encourage the use of a hiking pole, especially on the bush walks. Happy Rambling! If weather is doubtful please ring Alex Shrubsole or Penny Kaempff.

Date Time Planned Walk UBD No.

July 24

9.30 am

BIG DAY OUT - near Peak Crossing. Meet at Purga Nature Reserve. Need hiking pole. BYO morning tea/lunch. More information on separate sheet to be given out later. Moderate to hard.

232 C20: an approximation as map ends before Reserve

August 14

7.00 am Bayside pathway walk, Birkdale/Thorneside. Meet in car park of Aquatic Paradise Park, Commodore Drive, Birkdale. Easy.

164 K17

Aug 28

7.00 am Alexandra Hills to Capalaba, one way. Meet corner McDonald Rd & Flinders St .Walk finishes at Capalaba, near the library. Take 250 bus from Capalaba Station, stop D Redland Bay Rd, back to McDonald Rd, with short walk to car. Bus runs half hourly, 5 past and 25 to the hour. Easy to moderate.

185 A18

Sep 11th 6.39 am train from Cleveland

Excursion by train to Brisbane City. Sit in second last carriage. Walk in Roma Street Parklands. Easy.

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U3A BOTANY IN THE BUSH

PROGRAMME TERM 3 2014 (Discover Australian Plants) 3rd Thursday and Friday of the month

LEADER AND CONTACT PERSON: Lynn Roberts Safety measures: sign U3A indemnity form / & list an emergency phone contact. Group size: averages 9-12 each day / max. 18-20 per group. Duration and distance: 3 – 3.5 hrs. / most 3-4 km. Starting times: check time on program for each destination. What to bring: water, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy shoes, snack, and morning tea for some destinations if staying afterwards – see program. Level of difficulty(L of D): indicates length of walk, etc. (1 =very easy, 2=easy, =moderate). WINTER/ & SPRING WILDFLOWER TIME

DATE TIME DESTINATION DIRECTIONS/DETAILS L of D

July 17/18

8.00 am

J C Trotter Memorial Park, Brisbane Koala Bushlands, Cherbon St., Burbank

Meet in picnic area carpark inside entrance. Bring snack for morning tea in shelter afterwards if desired. UBD 203 K7

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August 21/22

6.50 am (back noon)

Stradbroke heath (wallum), North Stradbroke Island

6.55 am water taxi from Toondah Harbour (UBD 186 D17) to Dunwich. Bring Seniors/Pension card for part fare (paid on board) and snack for morning tea. Limit of 10 people per day.

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Sept. 18/19

8.00 am

Days Road Conservation Area, via German Church Rd., Redland Bay

Meet at gate at end of unsealed Days Rd., 1.0 km after turning from German Church Rd. and passing track to ‘Kindilan’ Outdoor Education Centre. UBD 246 D5

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Botany in the Bush Costs: Once only $10 per person ($12 per household) for photocopies and equipment use:

payable in March. $6 for 2013 members already having information sheets.

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It is better to die for an idea that will live,

than to live for an idea that will die. ~ Steve Biko **************

Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely

according to my conscience, above all liberties. ~ John Milton

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U3A PEDAL FOR PLEASURE & SOCIAL CYCLING

Program for 2014 (July to October) Tutor: Ken Busfield U3A Pedal for Pleasure - 1st Saturday each month

Date Meet Ride

5th July Cleveland RS Des: Norman Park Rtn. From Park Rd At 7.00am

Mowbray Park; Dockland; Goodwill Bridge; Coronation Drive; Wesley Hospital; New Botanic Gardens; Toowong; Schonnel Bridge; Park Rd

2nd Aug Cleveland RS At 7.10am

ES Way; Beveridge Rd; ;Koala Sanctuary, Point Halloran, Victoria Point, (Coffee)

6th Sept Cleveland RS des: Ferny Grove At 7.00am

Kedron Brook, Toombul shopping Centre, Gateway Bridge to Murrarrie; rtn by train

4th Oct Cleveland RS At 7.10am

Ormiston, Alex. Hills to Scribbly Gum and Greater Glider Conservation Areas, Indigiscapes Capalaba

U3A Social Cycling – 3rd Saturday each month Date Meet Time Ride

19th July Cleveland RS 8.10am Local ride around Thornlands

16th Aug Cleveland RS Des. Lota

8.00am Lota wetlands, Bayside to Wellington Point; train from Wellington Point

20th Sept Cleveland RS 8.10am Local ride around Cleveland

18th Oct Cleveland RS 8.10am Local ride around Ormiston Notes for both programs: The 7(8).00 am times are for catching the 7(8).09 train from Cleveland. Riders from Ormiston, Wellington Pt., Birkdale and Thorneside, please catch this train at your station. The 7(8).10 am times are designed for riders from Ormiston, Wellington Pt., Birkdale and Thorneside to travel to Cleveland by train before departing on bikes. All rides are on bikeways or quiet back roads. Only where essential are major roads accessed or crossed. Only occasional hills are encountered. Pedal for Pleasure rides are from 25 to 40 km long, Social Cycling rides are about 15 km long with plenty of rest (coffee) stops.

This is a Provisional Cycling program. Please check Bayside Bulletin U3A news

On the week before each ride for details and possible changes.

A ‘once only’ fee of $2 per person is required to cover photocopying. Other requirements are bike, water bottle, money for train and coffee etc. en route and membership of U3A Redlands. An indemnity form must be signed prior to taking part.

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U3A “LIFE IN AUSTRALIA” PROGRAMME FOR TERM 3, 2014 9.30am Mondays in the Donald Simpson Community Centre, Cleveland.

Cost: $4.00 per session for hall hire and morning tea.

Programme Managers : John Butters, Gloria and Paul Claus. Coordinators: Rhondda Kelly, Glenice Palmer, Arthur Hall, John Hale,

Colin Harding, Syd Abrahams & Arthur Youngman, Neville Knott. July 14th LEONIE TAYLOR, Cleveland Library History speaker: “Does your

suburb have a History?” Introduced by Neville.

July 21st 21 ROB SPENCER, Redlands City Council and STAR: “ The value of Volunteering.” Introduced by John.

July 28th JOHN JOHN HALE : “A Trip touring back to the Old Country.” Introduced by John himself.

Aug 4th DR. NOEL HAYMAN, Director of the Qld. University’s Indigenous Medical Centre with “ The whole story of the past, present and future for the first Australians.” Introduced by Col.

Aug 11th GENE TUNNY, Economist and UQ Gold Medallist. “The Australian Economy, where we’ve come and where we’re going.” Introduced John B.

Aug 18th PHIL CASTLE, QUT senior lecturer: “The Anzac Nurses and the legend of their service” Introduced by Glenice

Aug 25th 25 ANNUAL U3A BREAKFAST FOR SENIORS’ WEEK. SPEAKER : ROB WEBB, Regional-Director, Qld Bureau of Meteorology. Cost : $15.00

Sept 1st DR. GEORGE CHAPMAN, noted lover of Australian birds, also top Science authority,Topic: “The Legacy of Australian Science.” Introduced by Rhondda

Sept 8th Gold discoveries in Australia; the spread of settlement; dealing with isolation in the bush. DVD of John Flynn, Fred MacKay and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Introduced by Arthur.

Sept 10th BUS TRIP to Tweed River Art gallery and Margaret Olley Studio feature; lunch at Murwillumbah RSL; return via Currumbin Valley; leaving 8 a.m., returning 5 p.m. Cost : $30.00.

Sept 15th ADRIAN CANERIS, top Bio-Diversity speaker. His topic:” Walking on the Wild Side.”Introduced by Syd.

Term 3 ends 19th September. Term 4- commences on Monday 13th October.

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Please contact the office on (07) 3821 3888

for Tutor contact details.