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CAMPBELLTOWN U3A INC.
Supported by Campbelltown City Council
No 63 September 2019
Office Hours: 9:15 – 11:15 am Wednesday and Thursday; (NOT DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS) Office Location: Marchant Community Centre, 338 Gorge Road Athelstone. SA 5076 (Bus 178 Stop 35) Office Postal Address: PO Box 359 Campbelltown 5074 (NOTE : PO BOX MUST BE USED FOR ALL MAIL) Phone: (08) 8337 7940 Email: [email protected] Website: www.u3acampbelltownsa.org.au
Hi Everyone
Please take the time to make yourself a cup of coffee or tea, sit back and read this interesting and informative bumper
edition of our Term 3 Newsletter – thank you to Diane and Kerrie for their hard work to create it.
Catch up with class news, check out proposed new courses, explore the fantastic outings organised by Ros Reddaway and
plan to attend the general meetings to hear the inspirational guest speakers arranged by Helen Ward.
Turn to Page 4 for Diary Dates and add these dates to your calendar / phone so you don’t miss out on the opportunities
available to you through U3A Campbelltown SA. They really do help us to stay active mentally, physically and socially.
I am delighted to report we now have our brand-new website up and running. There are a couple of pages needing my
attention as webmaster, but generally you will find all the information you need. Please check it out by clicking on this
link https://u3acampbelltownsa.org.au/
You will notice there is a page for Gallery. When you are on an outing, please consider taking a couple of good, sharp
quality photos which can be emailed to me at [email protected] and I will add them to the Gallery to build up a
picture of our U3A Campbelltown SA life.
Once you have explored the website I hope you will let me know if there is any additional information you would like to
see and we will endeavour to accommodate it.
I do hope you have managed to avoid the worst of the winter chills and ills. Stay well, stay safe and be happy.
Glenda
Glenda Sherwin-Lane, President U3A Campbelltown Inc
Page 2 –Class News, new classes Page 3 –new classes, Positions Vacant
Page 4 –Save the Dates, Diary Dates Page 5 – General Meetings
Page 5 –News from U3ASA, plans for Enrolling Online Page 6 – Outings for Terms 3 and 4
Pages 7 and 8 – Out and About Page 9 – Term 4 Timetable
We appreciate the support provided by the office of John Gardner MP, Member for Morialta, for the printing of this Newsletter.
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Class News
The following classes are full and will not appear on the enrolment form: Balance and Bones Bone Density Coffee & Conversation about Books Craft and Chat Gardening Snip & Swap Italian for Beginners QiGong Shibashi Reading for Pleasure Tai Chi Continuing Yoga 1 A small group will be attending the U3A Adelaide Hills Rendezvous in Hahndorf, 22-24 October Yoga and Tai Chi classes at the Lutheran Centre Hall Since resuming in August the Yoga 2 class with Mahima now meets on Tuesdays at 11:15 to 12:15 The last classes for the year in Yoga and Tai Chi will be held on Tuesday 3 December 2019. Classes will resume on Tuesday 4 February 2020. Teacher Absences Lynne McEwing, QiGong Shibashi teacher, will be away from 27 Aug till 16 Oct. Maggi Wright will be coordinating the class in her absence. Vale Pedersen and Marie Galletta will be away 2 Sept to 2 Oct, Jan Robin will be managing Bone Density, Mahjong will be managed by Helene Woloszyn and Kerrie Smith. Marie’s Italian and French classes will be in recess until the first week of Term 4. Change of leader Clive West has handed over the reins of Australian History Studies to Claire Viscione and Sue Croser. Many thanks to Clive for the years of leadership he has given to us. Film Goers, 4th Monday of the month, usually see a film at The Palace Nova just after 10 am. Prices now $8.50 tickets bought on the day. This group is now being managed by Jan Ness and Cindy Kaye. New participants welcome. Places available in Play Reading with Jill Whittaker. This group meets on two Fridays each term and also attends occasional performances. No acting ability required. 1st & 22nd Nov, 1.30-4pm
Indian Cookery class with Promila Gupta, back room Marchant Centre Friday 1 November 11:30-1:30 NEW
Join Promila for a demonstration of the cooking of Indian fried rice and taste some afterwards. Participants are asked to pay a gold coin to cover ingredients.
Iceland - land of ice and fire, Tuesday 26 November, front room, Marchant Centre 2-3.30 pm NEW
... and the occasional troll A look at Iceland's landscapes, natural beauty and history with Cheryl John from Travel Managers. Sudoku workshop, Tuesday 29 October, front room, Marchant Centre, 1:30-3.30
A FREE workshop bringing together those who already know how to play Sudoku and those who wish to learn. It is envisaged that “experienced” players will tutor those wishing to learn. We will look at paper versions and online versions (to play on your iPad or computer).
Come and Try Mandarin with Yu Sun, Wednesdays 6th & 13th November, 10am-11:30 am NEW
Middle Room at the Marchant Centre, teacher: Yu Sun This two session programme will focus on conversational Mandarin, ideal for travelling. No previous knowledge or experience necessary. The purpose of this introductory course is to enable participants to assess whether they would like to continue in "Mandarin for Travellers" in 2020.
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Thursday Morning Computing Class – Back to the Basics Class time: Thursday morning 9:15 set up – class runs from 9:30-11:00am. Teacher Glenda Sherwin-Lane. NO COST Here is an opportunity for those wishing to learn the basics of computing and making the most of your laptop. The Advanced Computing Class is “Going Back to the Basics” in Term 4. If you are a real beginner, others will be happy to support and assist you as they take the opportunity for some revision. Essentials: This class is for those who can bring their own laptop and are willing to make the commitment to some practice every day in order to retain essential skills and to progress. Windows 10 operating system preferable. Word Processing Applications: (Free) LibreOffice or Kingsoft Office Suite Free or Office 365 Personal ($99 ongoing annual subscription). If you have a laptop with Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013, that is also suitable. Need help with more information? Contact Glenda on any Thursday morning from 11:15am to 11:45am at the Marchant Centre.
Stress Management Workshop, Tuesday 29 October, 2.30 - 4pm, middle room, Marchant Centre NEW
Teacher Rozalia Wator In this workshop, Rozalia will present ways to manage stress and improve wellbeing through a holistic approach, leading to being able to identify signs and sources of stress; learning effective strategies and techniques, improving mental emotional and physical wellbeing. Spiritual Wellness and Meditation Workshops, Tuesdays in November, middle room, Marchant centre, 2.30- 3.30 pm,
beginning Tuesday 5 November. NEW Teacher Rozalia Wator
Research shows that people with spiritual wellness live longer. The benefits of spiritual wellness are feeling fulfilled in life, feeling connected with the self and others, inner peace, and improved health and wellbeing. This workshop will include discussion and exploration of spiritual wellness and meditations suitable for the beginner.
iPAD USERS GROUP First Wednesday of the Month, 9:30 – 11:00 am, Marchant Centre Middle Room Convenor: Kerrie Smith This group is meant for both new and experienced users, those who have their iPad and those who have yet to buy one. We have 5 iPads available for community use. Together we will explore Apps and share experiences.
Apple Mac computer class, Tuesday afternoon , Marchant Centre 1:00 – 2:15 pm, Middle room NEW
Tutor: Dennis Ryan Are you an Apple Mac user who would like to get the most from your Mac device? Dennis Ryan is a long-time Apple Mac user who will help you become familiar with the Mac Operating System (OS) and word processing applications. Must bring your own laptop for this class. Fourth term only at this stage.
REMEMBER TO JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP TO GET ALL THE LATEST NEWS SEARCH: U3A CAMPBELLTOWN
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Positions Vacant
SKETCHING, WATERCOLOUR & ACRYLIC PAINTING now has a new tutor. We are pleased to announce that Sharmaine Valente has agreed to become the tutor/mentor of our Art group. Sharmaine responded to an advertisement on our FaceBook page. WANTED: New classes, New leaders The invitation is still open for people to become leaders/tutors. We will be considering items for our 2020 Prospectus in late October and early November. Please give some thought as to whether you could offer a new class in 2020 or maybe even take over the management of an existing group or class. You could offer a weekly session, a monthly session, a single 2-3 hour workshop, or even a 90 minute “taster”. If there are expenses the Board may be able to reimburse you or they may be an additional charge to members. Please contact me on 0409 044 105 or via email: [email protected] Kerrie Smith, Curriculum Manager.
Diary Dates
General Meetings: Fridays, 20 September and 8 November, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Outings: Fridays, 27 September, 25 October and 29 November Term 4: Monday, 14 October – Friday, 13 December Get On Line Week: 14 – 20 October Adelaide Hills Rendezvous: 22 – 24 October Christmas Lunch: Friday, 6 December, 12:00 noon to 3:30 pm Enrolments for 2020 will be done in early December 2019 once the Prospectus is available. Term 1 2020 Classes begin Monday 3 February 2020 AGM Friday 6 March, 2:00-4:00 pm, Marchant Centre front room Strategic Planning Day: Friday, 13 March 2020 2:00 – 4.00:pm
Save the Dates!!
Strategic Planning Day – PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO DATE Our current three-year Strategic Plan is due to expire at the next Annual General Meeting. Consequently, we have organised a planning day on Friday 13 March 2020 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. That plan will then operate from 2020 – 2023. Please make a note in your diary to come along and have your say about the future direction of U3A Campbelltown SA.
Christmas Lunch 2019 Our breakup for the year will again be held at the Payneham Bowling Club, 402 Payneham Road, Glynde, on Friday 6 December from 12:00 noon to 3:30 pm. There will be a BBQ lunch with dessert followed by an afternoon to try or practise your bowling. Bowls supplied. We will also bring indoor games – scrabble, mah-jong, backgammon, bridge etc. for those who would prefer to be indoors.
Cost $26. We will be taking money with the Term 4 Enrolment Form. Please put the date in your diary.
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General Meetings - Terms 3 and 4, 2019
Friday, 20 September, Guest Presenter: Frances Bedford, Independent MP, 2:00 – 3:30 pm PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE Frances Bedford will speak about the Life of Muriel Matters. Muriel was born in Bowden SA and was known as a remarkable activist who worked passionately to champion many important causes. She was a suffragist, lecturer, journalist, educator, actress and elocutionist. Please bring a small plate of afternoon tea. Friday, 8 November, Guest Presenter: The Royal Flying Doctor Service, 2:00 – 3:30 pm The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. It provides emergency and primary health care services for those living in rural, remote and regional areas of Australia. Please bring a small plate of afternoon tea.
News from U3ASA U3ASA is the Alliance of the 19 South Australian U3As. The President is Kerrie Smith, and the Treasurer Katarina Spudic, both from Campbelltown U3A. Vale Pedersen is a past president. U3ASA holds quarterly delegates meetings at Tea Tree Gully U3A on the last Friday of the school holidays. U3ASA represents all member U3As at meetings and workshops held by the Office of the Ageing and other government forums. At the quarterly meetings delegates compare notes through a forum. Last meeting the topic was outings that have been successful, and at the previous meeting delegates talked about their U3A’s most useful purchase. We said that ours was the Smart TVs. I’m sure you will agree. U3ASA currently pays Public Liability Insurance, Volunteers Insurance, and the Copyright licence on behalf of all member U3As in South Australia.
PLANS FOR ENROLLING ONLINE
U3A Campbelltown Inc. is currently considering a system which would allow members to log in from home, using their membership number and a password, enrol in classes, send apologies etc. It would exist alongside our current system, so you could still have the Office volunteers do it for you. Planning is in early days, but we may be able to start with this in 2020. WATCH THIS SPACE
If you would like to learn more about using online resources safely then go to Be Connected at https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/ You can create a login and choose U3A Campbelltown as your
provider. There are a number of resources you can use such as information about passwords, buying things online, connecting to others, playing games online, and much more. If you login every time you take a lesson, then the system will keep records of what you have done. Ask at the Office if you would like some help.
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TERM 3
THE CENTRE OF DEMOCRACY When: Friday 27 September 2019 Time: 10:20 for 10:30 start Maximum: Unlimited Meet: At the Cnr of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue Cost: Nil Enjoy a highlights tour led by one of their expert team and spend some time exploring the gallery. We will share early lunch at a nearby venue to "chat" and discuss what we have just
seen,
TERM 4
BELTANA GALLERY When: Friday, 25 October Time: 10:50 for 11:00 start for a 1 hour tour and demonstration Maximum: 35 Meet: 364 Carrington Street, Adelaide Cost: Gold Coin donation Lunch: Finger food provided by Cheryl The City Loop Bus 99C which runs along North Terrace goes along Hutt Street, with Stop H1 being between Angas and Carrington Streets. Cheryl is an internationally recognised master of the art form of Fine Art Freehand Embroidery (FAFME) creating portraits, fantasy pieces, animals and landscapes. Cheryl
has exhibited, taught and has works in collections in the UK, USA and Australasia.
ROBERN MENZ
When: Friday, 29 November Time: 10:20 for a 10:30 for a 1 hour tour Maximum: 30 Meet: 71 Glynburn Road, Glynde Cost: Nil Lunch: Pasta Deli, 31-33 Glynburn Road, Glynde
Robern Menz has 150 years of tradition and is a family business spanning over four generations. Today Robern Menz employs over 100 staff. There are three retail outlets in South Australia and distribution throughout all major retailers. Their modern export accredited food production facilities and high-tech equipment enables Robern Menz to process some of the most appetising products on the Australian and international markets today.
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Top Left: Thanks to Ros Reddaway for organising a very interesting and informative lecture tour of the St John Ambulance Museum, which was followed by a delicious lunch on Friday 21 June. Top Right: Third prize winners at the Arena Club annual quiz and games night held in June at the Tranmere parish hall were the team from U3A Campbelltown. Well done! A fun night was had by all. Bottom Left: What better way to practise your language skills than to order your food and drinks in a cosy environment on a winter’s day? That’s what members of Marie’s French for Travellers class did at Bistro France at Burnside on Wednesday 10 July to celebrate Bastille Day which occurred on the following Sunday. We enjoyed a delicious two course meal. Vive la France! Bottom Right: During the term holidays on Tuesday 9 July some members of Marie’s Italian for Beginners class enjoyed a delightful morning tea at Mercato, where they practised placing their orders in Italian. They all communicated admirably. In June this year, the Photo Shoots group went to Waterfall Gully and took some amazing photographs. Check these out
at https://camshootu3asa.blogspot.com/, the blog of Campbelltown U3A Photoshoot Group.
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Left: Australian History Studies group enjoying a meal at the Fogolar Furlan Club.
Charity Yum Cha Lunch (below)
U3A members participated in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council by attending a charity Yum Cha lunch at the Empress Restaurant on Greenhill Road on Saturday 24 August. 150 people sampled the delicious courses that ranged from dumplings, to noodles, fried rice, seafood, pork, chicken, beef, tofu, greens and ended with a refreshing coconut jelly. It was a very successful fund-raiser for a worthy cause.
SA Metropolitan Fire Service Outing (below) A visit to the SA Metropolitan Fire Service headquarters in Wakefield Street proved exciting and eventful when there was a call out to a fire at Stepney on Friday morning 23 August. We saw how a fireman descends the two storey pole, the equipment carried in the various fire appliances, how a fireman dresses in full gear to fight a fire, and much more. A highlight of the tour was having our photo taken with Matt in fire-fighting gear and Ben who explained everything and answered our many questions. He was ably assisted by Tony who has also been with the force for many years. A noisy lunch followed at the Wakefield Hotel.
Backgammon with TTG U3A (above) – a group of 7 of us joined TTG on a Thursday afternoon for some competitive backgammon. Backgammon is held in the front room of the Marchant Centre on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays 10-12
Thank you to those who provided photographs
Snip’n’Swap recently at the Botanic Gardens
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U3A CLASSES, GROUPS and OUTINGS 2019, Term 4
Further information on courses, content and leaders can be found in the 2019 Prospectus and Newsletters which are available from our Website http://www.u3acampbelltownsa.org.au Unless otherwise stated, activities listed are weekly during term time only. We operate out of the Marchant Community Centre, 338 Gorge Rd., Athelstone (Bus Stop 35)
Note: No need to enrol for General Meetings but please put them in your diary. No classes or groups on Public Holidays or during school holidays.
DAY TIME Classes & Groups LOCATION Monday am 9:15-10:15 QiGong Shibashi Marchant C.C./Middle Room
Every Monday 10:00-12:00 Bridge Marchant C.C./Front Room
2nd
Monday 10:30–11:30 Writing Group Marchant C.C./Middle Room
4th
Monday Mornings Film Go-ers Palace Nova, Rundle Street
Monday pm 1:00-3:00 Sketching, Watercolour & Acrylic Painting Marchant C.C./Back Room
1st
, 3rd
, 5th
Mon 1:30-3:30 Chess Marchant C.C./Front Room
Every Monday 12:00–1:30 Italian for Beginners Marchant C.C./Middle Room
Monday tba 1:30–3:30 Gardening Snip & Swap Venue tba
Every Monday 2:00-3:30 Italian for Travellers (continuing) Marchant C.C./Middle Room
1st
Monday 1:30-3:30 Reading for Pleasure Campbelltown Library
Every Monday 4:00-6:45 Music Opera on DVD Marchant C.C./Front Room
Tuesday am 10:00-11:00 Yoga 1 Lutheran Homes Hall Glynde
Every Tuesday 11:15-12:15 Yoga 2 Lutheran Homes Hall Glynde
1st
, 3rd
, 5th
Tues 10:00-12:00 Backgammon Marchant C.C./Front Room
4th
Tuesday 9:30-12:00 Photo-Shoots Various Venues
Tuesday pm 12:30-1:30 Tai Chi (Beginners) Lutheran Homes Hall Glynde
Every Tuesday 1:30-2:30 Tai Chi (Continuing) Lutheran Homes Hall Glynde
1st
Tuesday 2:00-4:00 Crime Fiction Readers Marchant C.C./Front Room
Every Tuesday 1:00-2:15 Apple Mac Computers Marchant C.C./Middle Room
2nd
Tuesday 2:00-4:00 Coffee & Conversation about Books Marchant C.C./Front Room
3rd
Tuesday 1:30–3:30 Things Rummy Marchant C.C./ Front Room
4th
Tuesday 2:00-4:00 Armchair Travellers Marchant C.C./Front Room
29 October 1:30-3:30 Sudoku Workshop Marchant C.C./Front Room
29 October 2:30-4:00 Stress Management Workshop Marchant C.C./Middle Room
Tuesdays in Nov 2:30-3:30 Spiritual Wellness and Meditation Workshops Marchant C.C./Middle Room
26 November 2:00-3:30 Iceland – Land of Fire and Ice Marchant C.C./Middle Room
Wednesday am 9:30-11:30 Scrabble Marchant C.C./Front Room
6th
& 13th
Nov 10:00-11.30 Come and Try Mandarin Marchant C.C./Middle Room
1st
Wednesday 9:30-11:00 iPad Users Group – monthly Marchant C.C./Middle Room
Wednesday pm 1:30-3:30 Mah Jong Marchant C.C./Front Room
Wed Evening 7:30-9:30 Music through the Ages Marchant C.C./Front Room
7:00-9:00 Leadlighting Group Marchant C.C./Back Room
Thursday am 9:30-11:00 Computing: Back to the Basics Marchant C.C./Front Room
Every Thursday 9:30-10:15 Bone Density Exercises Marchant C.C./Middle Room
Every Thursday 10:00-11:30 Music Keyboard for Beginners Marchant C.C./Back Room
Every Thursday 10:15-11:15 Balance & Bones Exercises Marchant C.C./Middle Room
Every Thursday 11:20-12:30 Australian History Stories Marchant C.C./Middle Room
Thursday pm 1:30-3:00 Craft & Chat Marchant C.C./Front Room
Every Thursday 1:15-3:15 Music Keyboard (Continuing) Marchant C.C./Back Room
Every Thursday 1:30-3:30 Calligraphy Marchant C.C./Front Room
Every Thursday 2:00-3:30 French for Travellers Marchant C.C./Middle Room
2nd
Thursday 4:30-7:00 Video Viewers Marchant C.C./Front Room
Fridays 9:30-11:00 Music Symphony in 19th
Century Marchant C.C./Middle Room
2nd
& 4th
Friday 9:30-11:30 Walking Group Meets at Paradise Interchange
Fri 27 Sept Meet 10:20 OUTING 6: The Centre of Democracy Meet Cnr Nth Tce & Kintore Ave
Fri 25 Oct Meet 10:50 OUTING 7: Beltana Gallery 364 Carrington St
Fri 1st
, 22nd
Nov 1:30-4:00 Play Reading Marchant C.C./Middle Room
Fri 1 Nov 11:30-1:30 Indian Cookery with Promila Marchant C.C./Back Room
Fri 29 Nov Meet 10:20 OUTING 8: Robern Menz 71 Glynburn Rd, Glynde
BOARD MEETING planned for Friday 15 November 4:00-6:00 pm Marchant C.C./Middle Room
General Meetings scheduled: Fridays 20 Sept, 8 Nov, 2:00–3:30 pm Marchant Middle & Back Rooms
Term 4 commences Monday 22 July – concludes Friday 27 September
Office open Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:15–11:15 am;
2019 Rendezvous Adelaide Hills: 22-24 October – join our group
2019 Christmas Lunch, Payneham Bowling Club, Friday 6 December, 12:00 noon–3:30pm
2020 AGM, Friday 6 March, 2:00-4:00 pm, Front Room
Strategic Planning Day, Friday 13 March 2020 2:00-4:00 pm, Middle Room
