U3A Emerald – University of the Third Age

Welcome to U3A Emerald 2021

Please note: We are looking forward to beginning this year back at the Emerald Hub with face -to-face classes! As far as possible we will continue hybrid classes using technology such as Zoom video conferencing wherever possible. (Also a reminder that if you have paid your annual subscription for 2020, you won't have to pay again this year.)

Daily Events (Note that only Zoom classes are active for now)

Note: You must enrol in a course before attending.

No courses or activities on today. However, you may be interested in these upcoming events...

21EXE005: Yoga

Thu 28th Jan, starting at: 09:30 AM

Leader: Ray Schmidt, Venue: Hills Hub MP 3

Yoga is an old discipline from India. It is both spiritual and physical. Yoga uses breathing techniques, exercise, and meditation. It claims to improve health and happiness.

21LIT006: The Issues Book Club

Mon 1st Feb, starting at: 09:00 AM

Leader: Dick Bartley, Venue: Hybrid Hub Meet Spac

The group selects a book, article or a film which examines a key current issue or one from the past. Participants provide their own copies, although bulk purchases will be investigated. Ongoing meeting times will be organised by the group at the first gathering.

21CRA003: Needlework

Mon 1st Feb, starting at: 09:30 AM

Leader: Pepe Pugh, Venue: Hills Hub MP 1

If it requires a needle (knitting or sewing type) this is your group! Knitting Cross Stitch Tapestry Embroidery and Crochet are all embraced. This is an informal group where you can work on your own projects. Dig out any unfinished projects that have been in a cupboard for years & bring them along. You don't have to be an expert. Beginners welcome.

21EXE006: Bushwalking 2

Mon 1st Feb, starting at: 09:30 AM

Leader: Dot Radings, Venue: Various

The bushwalking group will meet in the carpark behind St Joseph's Church every Monday at 9.30, then will carpool to the start of the walk (about 20 min drive). Walks will generally be somewhere in the area between Lysterfield, Ferntree Gully, Mt Dandenong and Gembrook. Expect to walk about 6-8 km each week in a time of about 1 and a half hours. There will be some rough paths. The leader will carry a basic first aid kit.

21DIS002: Current Affairs

Mon 1st Feb, starting at: 10:30 AM

Leader: Dick Bartley, Venue: Hybrid Hub MP 2

This class is not only about discussing current events but also to do some research into a topic. The intention is for the class to develop a list of topics that they would like to examine. Each participant to undertake some background reading and during class participation present and discuss the facts. Given we will from time to time discuss issues that people feel strongly about, the objective is to present various arguments which participants can consider. Hopefully, we can all learn more and become better informed about a current issue. We hope also to utilise various media options (radio interviews, Slow TV, iview) as a basis for input on various topics.

21SOC002: Gardening

Mon 1st Feb, starting at: 01:00 PM

Leader: Edith Colley, Venue: Hills Hub MP 1

Open to all who are interested in gardens/gardening. We visit gardens both private and public, discuss garden problems and invite guest speakers. With a shared interest, we find we enjoy each others company very much. This coming year we hope to share our own knowledge of gardens a little more.

21CRA005: Working with Wood

Mon 1st Feb, starting at: 01:30 PM

Leader: Blythe Osborne, Venue: Community Workshop

You can take part in all of the following: 1. Make a toolbox for yourself. 2. Repair an item of furniture. 3. Design and make a bookshelf or any item of furniture. 4. Learn how to use power tools and hand tools safely for any other woodwork in the home. 5. Maintenance of hand tools & learn to keep them sharp & working.

21LIT004: Play Readings

Mon 1st Feb, starting at: 01:30 PM

Leader: Peter Saunders, Venue: Hills Hub MP 2

Have you wished to be in a theatre play but never have? Now is your chance, without having to go to rehearsals. We will be reading aloud many types of plays, hoping to bring the characters and plot alive. No prior experience is needed, just enthusiasm. Participants can take a role to read or be part of the audience. At the end of the play there will be discussion about it.

The group leader, Peter Saunders, in a previous life, was very experienced in local theatre.

21GAM001: Bridge

Mon 1st Feb, starting at: 03:30 PM

Leader: Robert Knighton, Venue: Hills Hub MP 1

Enjoy great social and mental stimulation by playing Bridge in a friendly environment! Both beginners and experts are welcome. If appropriate, lessons will be held separate from play sessions. Our emphasis is on enjoyment rather than intense competition, so come along and join us!

21EXE004: Table Tennis

Tue 2nd Feb, starting at: 09:30 AM

Leader: Linda Andrews, Venue: Hills Hub MP 1 2 3

We are a very enthusiastic group of players whose aims are fitness and fun. We laugh as hard as we play. You don't have to play at Olympic standard to join us. Classes are held every Tuesday 9:30am-12:00 Noon & Friday 9:30am-12:00 Noon.

View our full monthly calendar here, or enrol here.

Re U3A Phone Support for Class Enrolments, etc

While the U3A Committee appreciates the enthusiasm members have for selecting their classes, it should be kept in mind that the U3A phone is staffed on a volunteer basis. Thus we would appreciate it if members could avoid making class or general queries by phone over weekends and holidays; as well as using discretion as

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AGM Report

Thank you to all our members who attended our Annual General Meeting via Zoom. Everything went very smoothly and we are ready to conclude 2020 and begin a new U3A year, hopefully with a return to face to face meetings when permitted. Existing members will be pleased to know that their 2020 subscriptions will roll

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