MYALLUNIVERSITY

OF THE THIRD AGE INC.

NEWSLETTER FIRST SEMESTER 2020

ENROLMENT & REGISTRATION DAYFriday 17 January 2020. 10 - 11.30 am

Hawks Nest Community HallMembership annual fee $40 per person for unlimited courses

CONTACT USP.O Box 206, Tea Gardens NSW 2324

Email: info@myallu3a.org.au

Membership Officer: Les Fielke 02 4919 8069

President Norman Hawkes 02 4997 0609Vice President Roger Digby 02 4997 2120Secretary Sonja Ridden 0410 424 041Minutes Secretary Lissa Macilquham 0417 662 070Treasurer Liz Swane 02 4997 2538Program Coordinator Ray Keipert 02 4997 2356Assistant Pgm. Coordinator Roger Smith 0421 255 967Memberships Les Fielke 02 4919 8069Publicity Lyn Chaikin 02 4997 1148Program Publisher Ronnie Nichols 0405 291 518 Assistant Pgm. Publisher Anne Ru�er 0438 822 296Public Officer Roger Digby 02 4997 2120Grants Officer Warwick Nichols 0448 017 520

MYALL U3A COMMITTEE 2020

LEARNING FOR PLEASURE

MYALL U3A

As I step aside from the Myall U3A Management Committee and the past two years as President I wish to thank the many willing volunteers who ensure that this remarkable organisation continues to grow, providing mental and physical stimulus for our members. Each member of Myall U3A is highly valued. Each contributes in various ways. It is a healthy sign that once again we have members who for the first time are joining the Management Committee and I am confident that we will continue into the future.

Previous President’s Report

New President’s Message

Barbara Lyle.

Norman Hawkes

Thank you for accepting me into the position of President for this year 2020

and thanks to those who assisted with my orientation into this role, I shall

continue to rely for some time on that assistance. In my acceptance speech at

the AGM, I emphasised four things.

First: For me the time to make a contribution has come and I will do it to the best of my ability. I have received the benefits of membership freely for several years and it is time to give back. Second: Many of our members lost the opportunities to gain academic recognition or satisfaction in fields such as art, music, writing and language after leaving school, when ”life got in the way”. U3A offers the opportunity to enable these talented people to pick up those skills in their retirement, keeping their minds active and healthy. Third: The activities of members, especially those who make presentations, teach skills and organise events make a very important contribution to the wider community, a stand-out example being the Christmas concert held in the Memorial Hall. Thank you all for keeping the U3A profile clearly in the public eye. Fourth and finally: May all our aspirations and interactions be conducted in a safe social environment where courtesy and respect for each other is the hallmark of reasonable behaviour I intend to visit our special interest groups over the next few weeks, to review the range and scope of our incredibly comprehensive program for 2020. Presenters, instructors and facilitators are the front line in providing our members with the joys of learning in the third age of life. May all our endeavours flourish. Thank you.

THIS SEMESTER JAN 28 - JULY 6

MU3A

River Radio Theatre Presents...

LOVE ALWAYS, LOVE ALL WAYSWHEN: SUNDAY 8 MARCH 2020. TIME: 2PM WHERE:The Grange, Tea Gardens. A wonderful Variety Concert!

Save the date...

L’Arte et Musica ItalianaGeorgina Hoddle teaches the Italian language enthusias�cally in the context of Art and Music. WHEN: Wednesdays weekly. TIME: 10 - 11.30AM WHERE: The Old Library Hawks Nest

NEW COURSES BEGINNING 2020

Philosophical Issues with Brian Ness

Opera in the afternoonwith Les Fielke to discuss and enjoy popular operas andopere�as. Members to choose these and research their stories. WHEN: Second Monday of the month. TIME: 2 - 5PMWHERE: The Old Library Hawks Nest

Social change across your lifespanwith Dr. Sally Hunter, an opportunity to review your life in the light of social change since 1940 and perhaps write as a story. WHEN: Every Tuesday. TIME: 10 - 11.30 AMWHERE: The Old Library Hawks Nest

This course discusses the philosophical issues relevantto our daily lives. WHEN: First Friday of each month. TIME: 2.30 - 4PM WHERE: The Old Library Hawks Nest

Third Age Art Workshop Enthusiastic creative art workshop.

Monday Weekly

9.00am - 2.30pm

HNCC Small Hall

Jan James 4997 0989

Opera in the Afternoon We meet monthly to discuss and enjoy popular operas on DVD, from favourites by the giants such as Verdi, Mozart, and Puccini, to operettas by Gilbert and Sullivan and Franz Lehar. Class participation is encouraged. Members will choose the opera for the next month, and research the story behind the work.

Second Monday Monthly 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Old Library Les Fielke 4919 8069

River Radio Theatre This group brings together all interested in the various genres of theatre - acting, writing, directing, backstage, tech. Outings and interaction with other U3A groups will be encouraged.

Jan13 10.30am

Feb 3 10 17 24 10.30am

Mar 2 10.30am Mar 6 2.00pm

Dress Rehearsal

Mar 8 2.00pm THE SHOW

Grange Village

Diane Williams

4997 9503

Social Change Across Your Lifetime An opportunity for you to review your life and make a life story book if you wish. We discuss social change since the 1940s.

Tuesday Weekly 10.00 -

11.30am

Old Library Sally Hunter

0499 638 423

Garden Club Exchange plants, tips and ideas with a master gardener and the team of 'green thumbs'.

First Tuesday Monthly

2.00 - 4.00pm

Old Library Norma Glenn

4997 0305

Reading for Pleasure A group for booklovers to discuss and share their passion. Each month we have an agreed topic, but the choice of book is entirely yours.

Second Tuesday Monthly 2.00m - 4.00pm

Waterlilies at Palm

Lake

Barbara Scott

4919 8069

Writers Group A friendly setting for budding and experienced writers to share their work and knowledge and inspire each other.

A writers’ critique strand may be added should there be sufficient interest.

Third Tuesday Monthly 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Also April 21 Same time

Old Library Ronnie Nichols

4997 9242 Ray

Keipert 4997 2356

Friends of Film A group for movie buffs. Showings of classic and fairly new films. After the film, stay for a chat and afternoon tea.

Fourth Tuesday Monthly 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Uniting Church

Hall

Julie Taylor

4997 1000 or Shirley Andrews

4997 0890

MYALL U3A SEMESTER 1

This term River Radio Theatre is presenting aVariety Show called ‘Love always and love all ways’please contact Diane if you would like to participatein any way. We are always looking for support backstage, front of house, tech, costuming, etc.

Tea GardensGrange

MYALL U3A SEMESTER 1 2020 PROGRAMME CONT.

Myall Fitness Sessions of functional exercises for over 55s for U3A members. Use it or lose it! $5 per session

Wednesday Weekly

9.30am - 11.00am

Gym, Myall Plaza

Paris Battle 0429 424

202

Italian (L'Arte et Musica Italiana) Italian language is enthusiastically taught in the context of Art and Music.

Wednesday Weekly 10.00 -

11.30am

Old Library Georgina Hoddle

4997 2941

Myall U3A Choir The Choir welcomes all who enjoy singing choral music and everyone can learn and train their voice regardless of their musical background.

Wednesday Weekly

2.00pm - 4.00pm

HNCC Large Hall

Barbara Lyle

Musical Director

4997 9630

French Language and Culture - Beginners Learn French for Beginners and take your first step towards mastering the language of diplomacy and love.

Thursday Weekly

9.30am - 11.00am

Old Library George Nadal 0428

400 176

French Language and Culture - Intermediate Take your basic French skills to a new level.

Thursday Weekly

11.30am - 1.00pm

Old Library George Nadal 0428

400 176

French Language and Culture - Advanced Improve your French skills in a supportive group.

Thursday Weekly

1.30pm - 3.00pm

Old Library George Nadal 0428

400 176

Photography Group Friendly and informal group of recreational photographers sharing the enjoyment of their work, tips, local photo shoots and exhibiting.

Second and Fourth

Thursday Monthly 2.30pm - 4.30pm

HNCC Large Hall

Andrew Sillar 0402 054 207

Myall Balance Sessions of functional exercises for over 55s for U3A members. Use it or lose it! $5 per session

Thursday Weekly

4.00pm - 5.00pm

Gym, Myall Plaza

Paris Battle 0429 424

202

Friday Presentations Interesting and informative talks by members and guest speakers.

Friday Weekly

10.00am - 12.30pm

Uniting Church Hall

Ray Keipert 4997 2356

Philosophical Issues A forum for discussing many philosophical issues which are relevant to our daily lives. All opinions are respectfully considered.

First Friday Monthly 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Old Library Brian Ness 0418 689 131 Ray Keipert

4997 2356

MYALL U3A Semester 1 2020 Friday Presentations

Fridays 10am-12:30pm At Uniting Church Hall, Myall Street, Tea Gardens.

LEARNING FOR PLEASURE

MYALL U3A

Date Details Presenter 31 January Mawson and the Antarctic

A DVD exploration Barbara Lyle

7 February Mathematics Creating the impossible

Leigh Wood

14 February Discussion Ideas, current affairs and issues

Warwick Nichols

21 February A New Dynasty Introduction to the Stuarts 1603 – 25

Alan Barr

28 February All about Galaxies We reach for the Skies

Geoff Smith

6 March My Story Four U3A members relate a unique life experience

Ray Keipert

13 March SE Asia in the 1970s and 80s An outsider's view

Colin Gratwick

20 March James 1 of England and the Gunpowder Plot (1603 -25)

Alan Barr

27 March Weather Patterns Where to next for the Indian Ocean Dipole ?

Howard Bridgman

3 April Great Composers The Life and Times of J.S. Bach

Ronnie Nichols

Term One holiday break from April 11 to April 26

1 May Aged Care/Vampire Jet Crashes 30 minute Information session on available Aged Care packages. Followed by Vampire jet crashes at Williamtown with Paul Mulvaney

Robin Gregor Paul Mulvaney

8 May Discussion Ideas, current affairs and issues

Warwick Nichols

15 May Cicero and Padua a historical perspective

Julie Taylor

22 May Social Change and Reminiscence Therapy

Sally Hunter

29 May England 1625 -85 Charles 1, Charles 2 and Oliver Cromwell

Alan Barr

5 June The Nutcracker Suite A DVD musical extravaganza

Barbara Lyle

12 June Razzle Dazzle The technique of wartime deception

Patty Henderson

19 June England 1685 – 1714 The glorious revolution

Alan Barr

26 June Aborigines since 1788 A people dispossessed

Ronnie Nichols

3 July How to make a commercial for TV Is the medium the message?

Frances Brown