Third
Age Learning - September, 2008
Official Newsletter of U3A Werribee Region Inc. P.O. 1264, Werribee Plaza. 3030
Email address: sec.u3awbee@optusnet.com.au.
Website: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~u3awbee
Prof. Ian Thomas, Head of Campus - Werribee Victoria University
Prof. Ken Hinchliff, Dean of Veterinary Science, Melbourne University
Mr. Steven Butyn, Pprincipal, Werribee Secondary College
PRESIDENT:
Serita Mudford
General
Enquiries to Secretary, Gloria Colling Ph. 9734 6063
All
Course Enquiries: Brian Beck - Ph. 9741 5475
U3A
Announcement from the Webmaster
U3A
Werribee is an autonomous group being part of a worldwide University
of the Third Age movement
based
on
the concept founded in France in 1972.
We are very proud indeed here in Werribee to be part of the group, which was founded by our own Walter Eacott in 1986 as a spin off from the Retired Persons of Werribee. He has since been the webmaster with full authority and integrity in terms of the U3A website's content. Walter has always maintained that the editing of the website with the aid of the local Try-Cycle Newsletter, is the full responsibility of the webmaster. Thus U3A Committee have now elected Martha Siwek to take up the webmaster responsibility.
U3A website will at all times provide news and update on future available classes, the aim of which is to keep the mind active, to improve the whole quality of life and create a greater sense of a lively and consolidated community. A programme, which is presented every Term states a range of exciting new and established courses to attend. As well on the website, social news and meetings, stimulating lectures and talks to inspiring exhibitions and displays are also well announced.
We remind those who are not quite aware of this, U3A is a voluntary self-help- organisation for the more senior and now retired folks. Life does not stop when you retire on the contrary there are so many opportunities, so many friendships waiting to be made. Finally, the aim of the website is to inform the abovementioned facilities and to enhance greater coherence and support not only within the U3A Werribee group but also throughout other interested communities. Everybody is welcome.
President's Report - It is announced that the President has been away for a number of weeks touring the smaller of the Antipodes, visiting family and friends, therefore, there will be no President's Report. However, news has been received from our Court Correspondent, that the tour has been a resounding success. This, despite a rather large earthquake that occurred one night quite close to where Serita was lodged, which left members of the party shaken if not a little stirred. Everyone was reported to be in good spirits; Serita has since resumed her duties with Werribee U3A. Welcome back.Social News
Werribee Seniors Festival - This annual event will be held this year, from 5th to 12th October, which will include -
Go for Your Life Walk......................................................................Monday, 6th October
Seniors Luncheon and Concert ..................................................Wednesday, 15th October
Multicultural Food Fiesta................................................................Wednesday, 22nd October
Morning Melodies.............................................................................Tuesday, 28th October
Leisure and Lifestyle Expo.............................................................Thursday, 30th October
For further information on these and any other events as part of the Festival, can be obtained by contacting -The Council Community Access and Inclusion Project Officer by phoning 9742 81
***Christian Women of Wyndham - are holding a 'network day' on Saturday 11th October,
The topic will be "Local Indigenous Issues and Getting Along with Neighbours and Families.
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Cost..............15.00 ($10.00 concession) including light lunch.
Venue...........St. Thomas Anglican Church, Cnr. Synott and Grieves Streets, Werribee.
Time..............9.00a.m. registration - Start 10.00a.m. Finish 3.00p.m.
Please contact Anne Lowe 97341 1749 or
email ewoleh@ bigpond.net.au; for further information.
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