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U3A Online - email>

Site Licence: U3As which are members of U3A Online may purchase site licences for any of our or TAT online courses. If you have a willing course facilitator the licence entitles you to print unlimited hard copies of the course notes for face-to-face teaching. Membership details are on our website. Here's a site licence sample - week 1 of the 8-week course Continents on the Move.

President's report 2006/07 AGM. 

Frequently asked questions about U3A Online  

Another Member's Book Launched: U3A member Shirley Fenton Huie's latest book, 'Home to England ... 49 Days to London,' tells the story of ' those eager young Australians who made the long sea voyage to England at the end of WWII.' To obtain copies from the author, email: shirl@aapt.net.au Cost $20.

U3A Mackay - email>

...there is a place for everything in our group but let us not forget most people are in U3A for the people factor, and to learn or do something new and enjoyable at the same time. This can only be achieved by participation and communication. So let us not fall into the “why don't they” mentality. We ARE they! So if something needs to be done, or you have an idea - SPEAK UP!!  

Some interesting web sites you may like to explore:
Make your own crosswords: http://eclipsecrossword.com
Interesting articles, speculation: http://www.unexplainedmysteries.com/ Alternative views on current news: http://informationclearinghouse.info/
European studies, Council of Europe: http://www.coe.int/

U3A Brisbane - email>

THANK YOU ALL YOU GAMBLERS! If you have ever gambled on the Pokies or the Horses and lost, and you also belong to U3A, then you can claim your Revenge! After filling in the many forms and going through the hoops, we managed to persuade the Gambling Commission to include the U3A in their Grants to purchase new Computers and chairs. So now, if you go to the Computer Room at 150 Edward Street you will see an array of beautiful new Computers with little Gambling Commission Stickers on them, waiting for you to use. It is a joyful sight! Our real appreciation goes to the Commission and the fact that this time all that lovely funding was accessible to US.     

U3A Cairns - email>

Concerned Citizens: Having explored the subject of local pollution, we decided to take action about shopping trolleys clogging waterways, looking unsightly and being damaged or lost which costs us all money on our grocery bill.

Computer Help Desk. Interest Please. We are looking for members with some experience with computers, to be part of a panel or group prepared to be contacted to help less experienced people with their computer problems on a one to one basis. You don't need to be a Guru, just some one with a bit of knowledge, a good heart and prepared to be contacted by someone in trouble.

U3A Clarence River - email>

WRITING OUR LIVES GROUP 2
Members write a story on a given topic at home and read to the group, which gives positive feedback. A short piece is written in the group and read out. Homework set. Requirements: Confidentiality in group, attitude of acceptance. Bring pen & paper.

Our classes have once again entertained the elderly at our local retirement villages. Thanks members for the extra time you give for this much appreciated community service by U3A.

U3A Wellinton City - email>

Our year has been marked by the very successful launch of our book of members’ reminiscences. I am getting regular reports back of how much readers are enjoying it and indeed it contains a wonderful mix of memories of lives in the past that our children and grandchildren need to be told about. Quite a number of people have asked if we will publish another book. I am sure there are plenty of stories waiting to be told to fill another.      

U3A Rockhampton & District - email>

A decision made some time ago to award a scholarship or bursary to a student nurse studying aged care at the Central Queensland University, came to fruition in 2006. This award, worth $500, is made possible through proceeds from a monthly raffle.

U3A accepted an invitation to take part in a Seniors Week activity titled '21 at Heart’, where the opportunity was afforded us to show off some of our many and varied talents and activities.

The Queensland Government is currently looking at initiatives regarding the need for small Incorporated Organisations such as U3A to be relieved of the burden of having financial statements audited.

U3A Taradale - email>

Our Secondary Schools Speech Contest, inaugurated in 2003 to celebrate our 10th Anniversary, is not only highly successful but also thoroughly enjoyable for members who are able to attend this Coffee Morning each year ... and it is unique among U3As.

A book of eighteen short stories has been written by members of the Taradale U3A Writers' Group. Email with enquiries for copies. Cost per book $20.00.

A small group meets on the 4th Friday in the Taradale Library community area. A theme is suggested, opinions and comment in open discussion follow. We become informed, talk, listen and all in the space of one hour.    

U3A Tauranga - email>

In August our meeting is the popular, annual inter-secondary school debate. A debate will be held between a team from last year’s winning school Tauranga Boys High, and another Tauranga high school team.

Signposts has many items worth looking at. One is for writers; U3A Sunraysia has a Short Story Competition. [Ed – back copies of Signposts can be found on www.u3aonline.org.au Click Ideas Exchange.]

Pine Rivers U3A - email>

When members received the '15 year History of USA Pine Rivers' they were given an insight in to all the events which have led up to the present organisation.

An e-news was sent out in April, May and June to all members who have given us their e-mails. The e-news is usually fairly short and provides reminders of activities or any items of interest that we have received from various sources.

AVAILABILITY OF J.P.s: Three of our Committee members have offered to help if you need to have any official documents witnessed. If you require their assistance please contact them to make arrangements.

The Little Black Book of Scams: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a new edition. This book highlights a variety of popular scams that regularly target Australian Consumers. To obtain a copy contact ACCC Infocentre on 1300 302 502.

Bundaberg U3A - email>

Meetings have been held with other seniors groups planning senior’s week August 20-24 and especially Seniors Expo.

The Biggest Morning Tea: There’s lots of planning happening for this years event to raise money for cancer research, A “no reserve” auction will be herld during the morning.

Bring your “best friend” and join the Pooch and Parent Parade. You can colour coordinate your hair with your pet’s, or why not be outrageous and colour both. Coloured hair spray will be available.

Noarlunga U3A - email>

Awaiting news items

U3A Sunraysia - email>

The U3A Sunraysia Creative Writing Group regularly runs a short story writing competition. It is open to ALL U3As, and we welcome contributions from both within Australia and overseas. The winning stories can downloaded here. Watch this space for details of the next competition.

U3A Pegasus - email>

If we wish to live in a democracy we need to have the information to enable us to make informed decisions about future directions. The Bioethics Council is charged with providing information on the topic (The Use of Human Embryos for research). They have produced a document at http://www.bioethics.org.nz/publications/human-embryos-discusssion-jul06/english/index.html

U3A Marlborough - email>

We have identified a sector of rural people feeling isolated in the community and we think that U3A would provide a welcome interest. A small committee has been set up to look into methods of communicating with isolated people.    

U3A Sunshine Coast - email>

Our committee is currently investigating the feasibility of a Queensland U3A Network for sharing ideas between the 31 U3As throughout this large State.

U3A NSW State Conference 2009 24th and 25th March “Inspiration to Achieve “ For details sent please contact Cecily Butcher, Secretary Orange U3A Inc. PO Box 9017 NSW 2800.

Bribie Island U3A- email>

We have a thriving, ever-growing membership of over 400 and now the "jewel in the crown" - a permanent place to call "home."

Darwin U3A - email>

2008 Conference to be held August 19 to 25 in Darwin. Theme: "A Life To Live".

Alice Springs- email>

See our website for past newsletters.

Adelaide U3A - email>

We propose to set up a discussion group in 2009 to focus on the ten topics of the Federal Governments 2020 conference which was held in April 2008. Topic leaders are being sought to lead these discussions.

U3A Redlands - email>

We have had our most impressive Expo yet with over 500 coming through the doors and many new members joining up.

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement: Learn in a creative and interestingly different way to help yourself.

Get more from your GPS: This course is designed to allow you to use your hand held GPS for all sorts of practical tasks. The GPS system is provided by the United States Department of Defence free of charge.

Friends of the Footlites: A new committee has been formed within U3A, for the purpose of back stage helpers, called "Friends of the Footlites' for the theatrical group.     

U3A Tawa-Linden - email>

The following paragraph in the Annual Report of U3A Online Incorporated is food for thought and one we need to keep in mind. "The pace of Information Technology (IT) change is so rapid that unless U3As make some effort to move with the times there is a danger of individual groups becoming quaint relics that hold little appeal for new retirees. You only need to look at the old style Senior Citizens clubs for an example of organizations which die if they don't do new things to attract new retirees. I realize that many older people are struggling to get the hang of new technology, but the popularity of beginning computer classes for seniors in all walks of life, not just our own U3As, shows that many older people are prepared to "give it a go." The metaphor the "silver tsunami" has been used to describe the new wave of retirees who are comfortable with computers, the internet, mobile phones, digital cameras, DVDs and other communication technologies, and they will remain dependent on these technologies throughout later life."    

U3A Howick - email>

Awaiting new newsletter.  

Moncrieff U3A - email>

Your Committee has many new ideas we hope to implement over time. Of particular benefit will be U3A Online, which should be a valuable tool for expanding our classes.

Mandurah City U3A - email>

U3A Mandurah was nominated as Community Event/Organisation of the Year for the Australia Day Awards.

U3A Manjimup - email>

The Ornithological Group has completed fourteen monthly monitoring reports on local bird populations.

Redcliffe U3A - email>

The Redcliffe USA will be celebrating its 20th yearof operation this year.

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U3A Online Inc - email>