SU ESSFUL OPEN DAY & GRAND OPENING - U3A Ipswich · No classes in April and classes resume 8 May....
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Thursday 4 May – 4 pm – 6 pm, The Mezzanine, Top Floor, Ipswich Library Come and meet the storytellers behind Eloquence and help them celebrate their book, the product of Philip Bradbury’s U3A Writing Summer School. Contributors to the book are: Philip Bradbury, Carole Aveley, Estelle McCrohan, Janet Findley, Jenny Chriswick, Joan Alexander, Judy de la Mare, Mark Grieveson, NK, and Paul Howlett There'll be music, food, fun and drinks, with accolades by local dignitaries and a Royal guest. You'll be able to purchase advance copies of this unique collection of stories and poems – personally signed by the authors (possibly no Card Machine on site, so please have cash or cheque available.) Bookings are essential so please ring Philip on: 0449 153 412. The Open Day and Grand Opening of our new City Mall Campus on 24 January was a great success with over 190 people attending. Mayor, Paul Pisasale, presented us with a beautiful Chinese brush painting that was gifted to the Ipswich City Council by Shandong U3A in November 2016. The brush painting was hung by our fabulous Campus Manager, Geoff Mayhew, and is proudly gracing the wall of the reception office so please do come down and have a look. The new campus is proving to be a hit and is quite a hub not just for classes but for getting together. The Mayor also presented Shirley Ferrier, one of founding member of U3A and tutor of 23 years, with a certificate of acknowledgement for her wonderful contribution to our organisation and to the Ipswich community. Julie Porteous and Greg Doolan, President and Vice President of the U3A Network Queensland (left side of photo) came along to support us. It was a pleasure to meet them and we look forward to being part of the greater U3A network. And while we were all together in one place, a very rare occasion, most of the tutors and some of the volunteers managed to coordinate themselves enough to get their photo taken! Above are some of the wonderful people who make U3A Ipswich & West Moreton possible. SUCCESSFUL OPEN DAY & GRAND OPENING THE QUEEN WILL ATTEND IPSWICH WRITERS’ BOOK LAUNCH – WILL YOU? Ph: 3282 7484 - Em: [email protected] Ws: www.u3aipswich.org.au P. O. Box 313, IPSWICH, QLD 4305 Main Campus & Office: Shop 226, Ipswich City Mal, IPSWICH Woodend Campus: Woodend Nature Centre, 35 Williams Street, Coalfalls THE NEWS ISSUE 2 ~ 2017 U3A Ipswich & West Moreton thanks Cr Charlie Pisasale, Division 8, and his staff for the printing of this newsletter.
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Thursday 4 May – 4 pm – 6 pm, The Mezzanine, Top Floor, Ipswich Library
Come and meet the storytellers behind Eloquence and help them celebrate their book, the product of Philip Bradbury’s U3A Writing Summer School.
Contributors to the book are: Philip Bradbury, Carole
Aveley, Estelle McCrohan, Janet Findley, Jenny Chriswick, Joan
Alexander, Judy de la Mare, Mark Grieveson, NK, and Paul Howlett
There'll be music, food, fun and drinks, with accolades by local dignitaries and a Royal guest. You'll be able to purchase advance copies of this unique collection of stories and poems – personally signed by the authors (possibly no Card Machine on site, so please have cash or cheque available.) Bookings are essential so please ring Philip on: 0449 153 412.
The Open Day and Grand Opening of our new City Mall Campus on 24 January was a great success with over 190 people attending. Mayor, Paul Pisasale, presented us with a beautiful Chinese brush painting that was gifted to the Ipswich City Council by Shandong U3A in November 2016. The brush painting was hung by our fabulous Campus Manager, Geoff Mayhew, and is proudly gracing the wall of the reception office so please do come down and have a look. The new campus is proving to be a hit and is quite a hub not just for classes but for getting together.
The Mayor also presented Shirley Ferrier, one of founding member of U3A and tutor of 23 years, with a certificate of acknowledgement for her wonderful contribution to our organisation and to the Ipswich community.
Julie Porteous and Greg Doolan, President and Vice President of the U3A Network Queensland (left side of photo) came along to support us. It was a pleasure to meet them and we look forward to being part of the greater U3A network.
And while we were all together in one place, a very rare occasion, most of the tutors and some of the volunteers managed to coordinate themselves enough to get their photo taken! Above are some of the wonderful people who make U3A Ipswich & West Moreton possible.
SUCCESSFUL OPEN DAY &
GRAND OPENING
THE QUEEN WILL ATTEND IPSWICH WRITERS’ BOOK LAUNCH – WILL YOU?
Ph: 3282 7484 - Em: [email protected] Ws: www.u3aipswich.org.au
P. O. Box 313, IPSWICH, QLD 4305 Main Campus & Office: Shop 226,
Ipswich City Mal, IPSWICH Woodend Campus: Woodend Nature Centre,
35 Williams Street, Coalfalls
THE NEWS ISSUE 2 ~ 2017
U3A Ipswich & West Moreton thanks Cr Charlie Pisasale, Division 8, and his staff for the printing of this newsletter.
Your management committee has been doing quite a lot this year so here is an update on what’s been happening and what’s coming up.
Introduction of Associate Member/ Friends of U3A: At a Special General Meeting on 24 January, it was unanimously decided to re-activate this class of membership to enable people to attend U3A social events and one-off activities for $10 for the year. Associate Members are precluded from attending regular U3A classes. Should they wish to register for classes, they will be required to pay the balance of the membership to bring them to the full status of “ordinary member”. So let your friends and family know about this and they won’t miss out on our social gatherings.
U3A Network Queensland: We recently joined the network to be part of the wider U3A in Queensland and take advantage of all they have to offer (see January 2017 newsletter). It is hoped that Paulette Montaigne and Anna Bradbury will be able to attend the network’s Queensland State Conference and Annual General Meeting on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th May 2017 at Twin Towns, NSW. This is a chance to network, gather ideas and share experiences. Any U3A member may attend so visit their website for more info: www.u3aqldconference.org
Expos: On 2nd & 16th March, Anna Bradbury and volunteer Glenys Williamson held a stand at the Ageing Stronger Active Longer six week seniors’ program run
by the Ipswich City Council. Anna also spoke about U3A to an audience of around 100 people. Many of those attending hadn’t heard of U3A so it was a very worthwhile experience.
During the Ipswich Festival week in May, there is a program running called Urban Lounge which will be held at the City Mall. Two of our classes will be performing: Friday 2 May, 3.30 – 4 pm– Line Dancing Wednesday 10 May, 3.30 – 4 pm – Tai Chi
Come along and enjoy a great afternoon’s entertainment and support these classes. Plans are well under way for See Create Connect Expo where U3A is partnering with Ipswich City Council to present this engaging day on Tuesday 22 August as part of Seniors’ Week. This will be held at the Corporate Centre, 43 The Terrace, North Ipswich.
SEE – New and interesting ideas for enjoying ‘retirement’ CREATE – a life of fun, interest, good people and adventures CONNECT – with other like-minded people wanting the best out of life
STALLS, INFO, COFFEE/FOOD VANS, SAUSAGE SIZZLE AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
We are still looking for people to help us with preparations and also on the day so if you would like volunteer, please phone Norah Blunden on: 0421 282 052.
Seniors’ Consultative Committee (see January
2017 newsletter for more details): We are now attending these meetings on a regular bimonthly basis so if you have anything you would like to ask Cr David Pahlke, who chairs these meetings, please ring Paulette - 0498 200 055, or Anna – 0404 758 405, and they will ensure David hears your concerns.
The Tax Help program is a free and confidential service for those who need help completing their tax returns online and they need volunteers. As a Tax Help volunteer, you will join a network of hundreds of other volunteers
who in 2016 assisted more than 30,000 individuals complete their tax returns.
The program runs from July to October 2017 in community centres, libraries and other community organisations across Australia.
Don’t worry if you don’t have any tax knowledge - you and your fellow Tax Help volunteers will be trained and accredited by the ATO prior to the program commencing. All you need is a few hours to spare each week and a passion for helping those in your community.
To find out more about being a Tax Help volunteer, and how to register, visit the ATO website. Registrations for the program close on 15 April 2017.
COMMITTEE DOINGS
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR TAX HELP
Hi. My name is Norah Blunden and I retired a couple of years ago and joined U3A Ipswich last year. I moved to Gailes in the early 1980s after spending nearly two years overseas in England and Europe on the traditional Seventies “working holiday”.
However I have always worked in Brisbane so am just beginning to find out more about Ipswich. I was born in Taroom, a small town in Central Western Queensland, north-west of Miles and came to Brisbane after leaving school aged 15 years to find work.
My hobbies are bird watching, camping, beading and community theatre. I do “front of house” for a small amateur theatre in Chelmer. And I go camping quite often for bird watching and with other friends
Other things I am interested in are human rights and current events generally. I also do other volunteer work for Anglicare with their home assist area and supporting people with mental health issues.
I have taken on the role of Tutor Coordinator so if you have any queries or suggestions, please email me on: [email protected] or phone me on: 0421 282 052
Seniors’ Enquiry Line is a state wide information and referral service. For the cost of a local call, Seniors Enquiry Line gives Queensland
seniors, their family and friends, grandparents and carers access to information on topics of interest to seniors. One call will put you in touch with information on: concessions, social activities, household assistance, retirement accommodation, financial and legal matters, health, education, transport and many other issues.
For further information please phone 1300 135 500 (For interstate callers please call 07 3867 2500) or contact online: www.seniorsenquiryline.com.au.
INTRODUCING NEW TUTOR
COORDINATOR
SENIORS’ ENQUIRY LINE
REVIEW YOUR ELECTRICITY CHARGES
If you aren’t happy about the electricity prices you are paying, visit the following comparison website for good, and easy to read information:
www.energymadeeasy.gov.au.
You can also phone 1300 585 165.
ELDER WISDOM
Accept the fact that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the statue!
Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.
If you can’t be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
The best way to forget all your troubles is to wear tight shoes.
I read this article that said the typical symptoms of stress are: eating too much, impulse buying, and driving too fast. Are they kidding? That’s my idea of a perfect day!
TUTORS’ FORUM
THURSDAY 1 JUNE 2017
12 noon – 2.30 pm
Calling all tutors to come along to the first of the Tutor Forums for 2017.
At 12 noon on Thursday, 1 June, there will be a finger-food lunch followed by discussion:
- Handbook queries & procedures - Voicing concerns/suggestions
- The future of the City Mall - Students with disabilities
- And more!
Please reserve this date in your diary and Norah will be in touch closer to the time.
Come along and have fun with your fellow tutors!
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The Ipswich Little Theatre is the venue for our second theatre fundraising event for 2017
Wednesday, 26 July: The Sum of Us – by David Stevens An abundance of comedy, as well as a certain depth of sadness, in an exploration of
unconditional family love.
With the support of:
If undeliverable, return to: U3A Ipswich & W.M. Inc.
P.O. Box 313, IPSWICH, QLD 4305
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Tickets: $25 pp including supper
Book at the Mall Office: 3282 7484
Or email: [email protected].
Healthy Ageing & Living
Tutor Lynda Horsborough Wednesday 9 am – 11 am
Informal and formal evidence based discussion related to the mechanisms and causes
of diseases that is generally related to ageing such as; osteoarthritis, dementia. We will look at the treatments to warding off or supporting these diseases using foods and lifestyle changes. It’s never too late to start living a healthier life.
Life, the Universe and Everything
Tutor Maria Stevenson, at the Woodend Campus. Monday 10 am – 11.30 am.
No classes in April and classes resume 8 May.
Bridge – Tutor Garry Smith,
Wednesday 9 am – 11 am (starts 3 May). Woodend Campus.
There are already some beginner students enrolled. It’s not too late so give it a try!
Social Bridge at U3A: Since last October, our Bridge
Tutor, Garry Smith, has been hosting social bridge games every second month on the first Sunday of the month. Players from all clubs around Ipswich joined in and, thanks to their patience and mentoring, U3A students are able to practice their bridge in a friendly environment. The high tea also helps and the Woodend Centre is just the perfect venue. Call Garry on 0411 879 668 if you’d like more information.
Coffee & Chat – Friday 7 April, 9.30am.
Ipswich Libraries Robot Showcase!
The robot showcase allow members the opportunity to
experience and experiment with a number of different robots, including Ozobots, BeeBots, Spheros and My Romo’s. Staff from Ipswich Libraries will deliver a brief introduction to each robot and members will be encouraged to interact with the robots and learn new skills and details about how each robot works.
Special Offer by Caffeine Ali, Shop 405 in the Ipswich City Plaza (close by) – offering 20% discount on all hot beverages on presentation of your U3A membership card (excludes Loyalty cards)
Writing – Tutor Philip
Bradbury – Friday 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm Philip took the Writing Summer School over the Christmas holiday break and the class has continued. For more information please contact Philip – M: 0449 153 412 or
TERM 2, 2017 - CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS
(at the City Mall campus unless otherwise stated)
Your committee are always on the lookout for new classes for you to enjoy so if you know of anyone who has a passion in a particular area and would like to share it with others, let them know we would love to talk with them. A tutor does not have to be a qualified teacher but be able to share their knowledge with other adults in such a way as to keep them interested and increase their learning.
There may be a tutor in you? If you don’t try, you won’t know. Recently both French tutors, Marie Davidson and Paulette Montaigne, were absent for extended periods of time. Students were grateful to Elisabeth Thexton and Gaetan Augustin, both members of U3A, for stepping in and keeping the classes going. Un grand merci to Elisabeth and Gaetan. In the case of Spanish, Hernan Martinez has taken a well earned break. Barbara Saba has taken over his three classes for the next three months.
If you do know of someone who is interested in becoming one of our tutors, then Norah Blunden can be contacted on Email: [email protected] or Mobile: 0421 282052.
