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University of the Third Age Semester 2 ‐Term 3 July 26 —September 17
ORANGE
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An organisation for retired or semi‐retired men and women www.orange.u3anet.org.au WELCOME TO TERM 3
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www orange.u3anet.org.au Our web page is up and running and this Newslink can be On page 2 you will find the names of our management downloaded if you want to pass a copy on your friends. We will committee members for 2010/11. It was rather disappointing continue to keep three or four past issues on the web, for that for the AGM, which was held on 18th July, more information Take the time to check all the sites out. nominations were not received. A third committee members has since been appointed by the committee. Welcome on board, Ron Mills. Faith Williams and Doreen Sherring, who have Besides the Newslink, there is a quick reference to our special been social co‐ordinators for may years were looking forward to activities and social functions. Tell your friends. retirement, but because no nominations were received for those positions, have agreed to stay on for a while longer. Through our web site, it is only a few clicks away from being Thank you both! able to see what other groups and the NSW Network of U3A These co‐ordinators have worked very conscientiously to have to offer. support everybody when teas and food were required during class and meeting times, and to organise all the other social activities during the year. If anybody would like to replace, or even help these ladies, but are not sure what is involved, have a Enrolment Day
chat with them or a member of the management committee. 22nd July, 2010 City Centre—9am‐2pm (Semester 2)
It was also disappointing to learn that many of our members did not know about the change of date for future AGMs, despite the information being advertised widely in the last two issues of Newslink and through classes. The AGM will be held in June for the foreseeable future to fall into line with the Department of Fair Trading’s requirement that it be held within 6 months of the end of the financial year. Several years ago we changed our financial year to run with the calendar year—January/
December. Those reports which were presented at the AGM continued to show how many learning and social opportunity our members have to lead an interesting and active lifestyle. The written reports will be summarised and as many as possible, will be included in this publication. Congratulations to the course leaders. If we are not outside Boomers Book Shop, look for us at some other spot in the centre. This gives everybody an opportunity to enrol for a class they have not attended before, or to talk to member of the committee, about future programs. It is also an opportunity for committee members to meet the members and because not everybody attends our social functions or regular meetings, this is another way for us to put a face to a name. Note: only new people enrolling for this semester will need to pay the annual membership fee ‐ $35 single ‐ $60 married couple. All important dates for our end of year activities are included again, in this issue, please note them on your calendar, End of Year Luncheon
so there is no excuse for missing a special event. Your committee and course leaders give a lot of their time and $25 + buy your own drinks energy to keeping the classes and activities well balanced and interesting—please support them. As already advertised, this will be a catered for BBQ at Congratulations too, to Kristene Smith who was awarded a third Bloomfield Sporting Club on the last day of term 4, 19th prize in the Sunshine Coast U3A Literary Competition recently. November. Full price tickets will be available shortly from the Her rhyming poetry entry starts on p.7. This is the first time any Social Co‐ordinators, Doreen & Faith. of our members have entered the competition—535 entries The Sporting Club is a very pleasant venue over 4 different categories—so it was exciting to think there was and we have heard very good reports about the BBQ. an award involved too. ` Hopefully, with the new venue, it will not be necessary to limit numbers this year. CONTACT Secretary ‐ Cecily Butcher P.O.Box 9017 Orange NSW 2800 Telephone: 6362.6818 Email: [email protected] Newslink ‐ Orange U3A LEAVE MESSAGE ‐ Page 1 ‐ Community Information & Services Centre 79‐81 Kite Street, Orange (entry via Woolworths car park) Semester 2 ‐ Term 3, 2010 Committee Members
Geology Excursion Term 3 ‐ for dates refer Page 5 President Jean Penrose 6365 1415 V/President Lesley Rodgers 6362 3441 U3A geology is conducted as a series of short excursions, either Secretary Cecily Butcher 6362 6818 in, or around the immediate environs of Orange. Each excursion Treasurer Mary McArdle 6362 4454 is separate from the other and participants can come to one or Committee Ray Norman 6361 4385 all of them. The excursions start at 10am sharp from Orange Bev Holland 6362 4744 Railway Station car park, and finish just after midday. You can Ron Mills 6360 0115 leave your car there for more than 2 hours without being Social booked. Where possible, excursioners car pool to minimise the Co‐ordinators number of vehicles on each excursion. The excursions are Course designed to suit persons in their 80s who are of moderate Co‐ordinators Bev Holland 6362 4744 fitness. You do not need any prior knowledge of the earth Cecily Butcher sciences. If it rains, we don’t run. No sense in getting wet. This year’s excursions will look at a variety of rocks underlying Sub‐Committees Orange, but, also look at evidence of Publicity Jean Penrose , Bev Holland, Kristene Smith, climate change in Orange over the last 12 million years:‐ Cecily Butcher Newslink Cecily Butcher
Week 1: Some geological evidence of an arid semi‐desert climate around Orange in the last 1 million years. Week 2: Some geological evidence of very high rainfall regimes Meeting Dates, 2010
in Orange. 10am Senior Citizens Centre, 3rd Friday, monthly Week 3: An ice‐cap on Mt. Canobolas? Quaternary glaciation in eastern Australia ‐ and did the Belubula River flow in Committee - Sept 18 Oct 15 the other direction in to the Macquarie River? Week 4: We re‐visit Clifton Grove’s impressive anticline and General - all members welcome to attend especially some new sites nearby. Course Leaders and Class Assistants ‐ Derek Dolstra August 21 Nov 19 Course Leader 2011 NSW Conference Term Dates
Term 4 ‐ October 11‐ November 19 Welcome
We extend a big welcome to those members who joined our Friday History Sessions
Refer page 7 Peter McFarland’s sessions are a great learning experience and alternate between Australian & Early American History. His program for Term 3 follows ‐ Week 1: The Keating Years; Howard’s victory Revision 1788‐1963 Week 2: Aftermath of W.W.1 The Roaring Twenties Week 3 Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of NSW, Career & Legacy Week 4: The Great Depressing Week 5: The Australian Constitution Formulation, Acceptance, Referenda Week 6: The New Deal; Career of F.D. Roosevelt Week 7: Women in Australian Federal Politics Week 8: Tying Loose Ends Monday Forum
group since the beginning of the year. We now have 220 members and trust that you will soon settle into a class situation and enjoy the experience. If you have already done this, tell a friend. Is it time to try something new this term? Elsewhere in this news sheet we have mentioned that it is often difficult for the committee people to know every member. Please let, Mary McArdle or Doreen Sherring know if anyone in your class suffers a serious illness, or a bereavement in the family so that we can make contact with them. If we miss anybody in this situation, we do apologise. LOOKING FOR A GIFT FOR SOMEBODY SPECIAL ? We now have Gift Vouchers covering the cost of the Annual Membership Fee ($35 single and $60 a married couple) People enrolling in Term 4, will be covered for the following 12 months. These forums were introduced earlier this year to cover short term courses, or to be able to slot in one‐off speakers, usually with a relating theme, and seem to be working very well. This What about a Christmas Gift for your parents or a friend ? term, Armchair Travel will take up the first four weeks of term and the second four weeks will be allocated to staff from Orange The current annual membership subscription will remain the City Council. We look forward to seeing you at 10am on Monday same as for 2011. mornings at the Senior Citizens Centre. ` Newslink ‐ Orange U3A ‐ Page 2 ‐ Semester 2 ‐ Term 3, 2010 A Message from the President
As we enter the second half of our Orange U3A year, I would like to report on our AGM held in June. We now have 220 members participating in 19 classes and/or events. The number of members attending the AGM was disappointing as we value your input. You missed out on hearing about the inspirational accomplishments of our course leaders and class members in the various activities. Our website, www.orange.u3anet.org.au, is up and running, keeping us all up to date. Between that and our segment in plus 50 Photo News, and our announcements in class folders, all members can be aware of new and ongoing activities. Remember, your membership entitles you to attend any of these. A planning meeting for the rest of the year, and into 2011 was held on the Friday following the AGM. New ideas for our Monday forums, special events, socials and Lunch & Learn speakers were discussed. The committee isn’t the only source of ideas, so let’s hear from you too. What would you like? We have received an invitation from Orange Daybreak Rotary to participate in their Expo Orange, to be held in February 2011. The Expo will showcase many Orange activities that get people out and about in the community. We said yes, we would participate. More on that event as we get information. We’ve also been brainstorming about what we can contribute to Seniors Week in March next year. It may sound very far ahead, but we would like to put together something that will be interesting and meaningful to seniors. So, on with your thinking caps, everyone. Be sure to enjoy reading this newsletter. It contains all the current information, particularly for Term 3. Note that the Geology excursions will be on again, exploring evidence of climate change in Orange over the last million years. Wishing you a happy new term. Jean Penrose AGM REPORTS
(summaries)
Cryptic Crosswords - Gillian Baxter
I have looked at the number of the oldest crossword I have for the group, and it seems we are in our 14th year. This year we gained 5 new cruciverbalists, and run the class in 2 streams, the old hands and the new hands—
the old hands are a self‐motivated group, pooling their knowledge, and keep in check and up to speed. This has allowed me to spend more time with the juniors, who are thoroughly enjoying learning new words, and new ways of twisted thinking. Newslink ‐ Orange U3A Discussion Group - Keith Curry
This is the 4th year of the Wednesday Discussion Group. This year’s topics discussed have been varied, but many have come from newspaper letters, editorials and essays. This year we have introduced a quick discussion at the start of our session, and then the main topic. Numbers continue to hold up well, and despite all our noise and going off on different tangents, our discussions continue to be stimulating and rewarding. If I have any butcher’s paper left, the discussion group will continue next year. About half way through each hour long session, I don’t know whether to laugh or cry… Even though we attempt to be informed on each topic to be discussed, we try NOT to take ourselves too seriously. Each of us has a good sense of humour– thank goodness. Japanese Culture - Kristene Smith
Japanese classes have continued this year. We lost 1 student and gained a new one, thus retaining the status quo of 7. This year we commenced the video program: “Nihongo Daisuki” = I love Japanese. This program follows the adventures of Chibi san, a friendly puppet who gets up to lots of mischief. The program is aimed at Primary School children, so our U3A students feel at ease with the lessons. They are able to use the knowledge gained from last year and put to use to read the Hirangana and respond in Japanese. We have covered Introductions: hello, bye, name, age, what grade you are in. It’s a party. Like/dislike, eat, drink, it’s mine. Open it! Look! Happy Birthday! How old are you. In the last lesson of Term 1 we cooked Yakitori—Fried Chicken with Onigiri = rice balls with small pieces of tuna tucked into the centre and a strip of Nori wrapped around the outside. Watercolours for Fun - Aileen Baker
This has again been a very rewarding course, for both myself and my class. The new members are making good progress. Those who are continuing on are producing some really lovely and varied paintings. It is great to see the different, and, at times, difficult paintings being done. This adds greatly to the interest of the class as they see what others are taking on, and this gives them ideas for future paintings. Again members have taken out prizes at local shows, which is a real boost to the confidence of the entrants. My thanks go to my class assistants and to the many others who help me in many ways when I can’t carry things. Our thanks again to Orange Art Society for the use of their rooms, which are so well set up for our use Music Appreciation - Ruth Harrison
Every Tuesday afternoon, 10 to 13 U3A‐ers meet to appreciate music. This year we have been studying the music of the late C19 and early C20 French composers. – delving into their lives and listening to their various styles, as well as the influences from various authors, poets, and artists (especially the Impressionists) and touching on the political situation of the time. Usually two weeks are spent on each composer so some contrasting works can be studied. The background of each piece is given , together with the main theme. Looking at a few bars of written music also gives the opportunity to learn some of the ‐ Page 3 ‐ Semester 2 ‐ Term 3, 2010 theoretical aspects of music – time, note values, keys, form, musical terms etc. Often there is much discussion after a work is played which shows that the members of the class are learning
to appreciate the intent of the composer and, as a result of being directed, they are developing a “listening” ear. We are continuing to look at this period of music by studying the Russian and British composers. Recorder Consort - Ruth Harrison
An enthusiastic group of 12 recorder players meet together late Thursday morning to make music. It consists of 4 different recorders – descant, treble, tenor and bass (similar to a 4 part choir). After two and a half years the group is, sometimes, playing quite taxing music, with each member rising to the occasion by having individual practice, as well as, extra practices in small groups – such enthusiasm! Our “fame” is spreading throughout the community, last December, for example, we played 5 “gigs”, including Nursing Homes, dinners, Molong Central School. In February 2010 we were invited to play at the Farmers’ Market and were filmed by the ABC for a programme to be screened in June. Also in June, we are travelling to Grenfell to play at the Henry Lawson Festival. After this event, we will be working hard towards competing in The City of Orange Eisteddfod in August –
never a dull moment for the members of the U3A Recorder Consort! On Thursday afternoons there is a beginners group of two enthusiastic ladies who are very keen, and are practising hard, in order to join the main group, hopefully by the end of the year, to help in all our end of year performances. ` Orange U3A Recorder Consort, led by Ruth Harrison, performing at Grenfell for the 2010 Henry Lawson Festival
Art Appreciation - Hope Alcock
As in previous years, the current U3A Art Appreciation classes have proved to be interesting and enjoyable, and on behalf of my fellow students, I would like to thank the Gallery Staff for their continued interest and support. Whilst Brenda Gray is our designated tutor, other staff members and exhibition curators are always willing and able to “stand in” if Brenda is unavailable, and we would like to thank them all as well. Classes have proceeded along the same lines as usual this year with the many and varied exhibitions providing the focus for our discussions. Lunch & Learn - Owen Robinson
A happy social occasion with an interesting guest speaker held on the first Friday of month during term times. BYO lunch, tea & coffee provided. Card & Board Games - Doreen Sherring
Wednesday afternoon is a very busy time when up to 30 people meet to play Canasta, Bolivia, Mahjong, Scrabble and 500. There are no term breaks except for Christmas and New Year weeks. Players pay $4 per term to cover the extra hire of the room for the 20 weeks which are usually term breaks. Classes were well attended at the beginning of the year, but numbers have dropped off a little and is down to 9. Basic Computers - Cecily Butcher
Chief among the exhibitions we saw were: ‐ Ours is a very basic word processing program which has been Orange Blossoms —a multi‐media exhibition exploring the running without a break for 15 years. We use the computers at evolution of gardens in Orange District to the present day. the Uniting Care Day Care Centre and thank them for their The ORG Collection – showcasing the Gallery’s latest continued support. acquisitions, including panting prints, clothing and ceramics. When a Computer Kiosk is set up in the near future, we hope it Tales from the City – the first joint exhibition staged by real life will be possible to branch out into Email sessions. partners Wendy Sharpe & Bernard Ollis Okavango Odyssey ‐ wildlife images of well know local Greeting Card Making - Hennie Moore
photographer Robert Bruce using a special telephoto lens. A very keen group of ladies meet on Friday morning to make the Art Cloth ‐ Engaging New Visions– stunning wall hangings using most interesting and intricate greeting cards for all occasions, the medium of cloth and held in conjunction with the Textile and using a wide variety of materials—paper, fabric, plastic, etc. Fibre Forum staged annually in Orange. Private Treasurers, Public Pleasures ‐ ‐an incredible array of Several oral reports were presented to the meeting, but ceramics from Japan, China, Korea, New Guinea & Australia, all unfortunately my shorthand is not good enough these days to on loan from local collectors, some dating from the 1800’s. We record all that was said. Better luck next year. Cecily Butcher have enjoyed several out of town excursions visiting exhibitions ‐ Page 4 ‐ Newslink ‐ Orange U3A Semester 2 ‐ Term 3, 2010 Good Vision in a Downpour
Kristene Smith’s award winning entry in this year’s
The Sunshine Coast U3A Literary Competition -
How to achieve good vision while driving during a heavy downpour. At least one of our members has tried this, and it works ! We are not sure why it is so effective but try this method when it rains heavily. This suggestion was given by a Police friend who had experienced and confirmed it. It is useful— even when driving at night. Most of the motorists would turn the wipers on HIGH or FASTEST SPEED during heavy downpour, yet the visibility in front of the windshield is still bad. In the event you face such a situation, just try your SUNGLASSES (any model will do), and miracle, all of a sudden, visibility in front of your windshield will be perfectly clear, as if there is no rain. Try it yourself and share it with your friends!! Amazingly, you still see the drops on the windshield, but not the sheet of rain falling. You can see where the rain bounces off the road. It works to eliminate the “blindness” from passing semi’s spraying you too or, if you are following a semi, or car in the rain, the kickback. They ought to include this little tip in driver’s training. It really does work. This warning is a good one ` ` ` In the spring, it is still hoped that we will be able to study the frog species in the district—this will depend on the weather and the availability of a course leader. Stay tuned to the class notes for details towards the end of term 3. ` ` ` Ron Mills has arranged to have a meal at The Victoria Hotel after the General meeting on 21st August. Tickets will be available on Enrolment Day. ` ` ` Western U3A Network meeting ‐ 6th September at Young. If you would like to learn more about U3A in general, have a chat with Cecily if you would like more details. Power Point Presentations
On a Wednesday to be decided during the next term break, we will be holding a Power Point Presentation session at the Senior Citizens Session. We are asking for expressions of interest now and names will be recorded in order of receipt. A necessary requirement is to have a laptop and a variety of photos, either on the computer or a message stick. Newslink ‐ Orange U3A The Blind Date
Part 1
Here sit I all dressed to the nines,
Waiting his arrival, just biding my time,
Till I again feel the touch of the love of my life –
My Hero, My Friend, My Keeper from strife!
Too long I have waited, too long I have missed
the warmth of his closeness, the touch of his kiss!
Too long I have wanted to run my hands through
the long, thick hair, on his head and chin too!
To feel the glare of his sparkling eyes!
To be close to his body as together we lie.
For without him I’m lost, can’t find my way.
Without him I’m lonely, each hour of every day!
At last the wait’s over, now beside me he stands,
My heart beats faster as he touches my hand!
He sits down beside me as I open my heart,
Telling him we’re meant to be, and from now shall not part!
I can feel his heart pounding as I hug and embrace
The Love of my Life, my Keeper from Strife!
Such confidence he gives me to move forward, be free!
Independence, companionship – inseparable we’ll be!
For without him I’m lost – unable to see
What life has to offer to someone like me.
It’s time now to start together once more …
So I take hold of his harness and we head for the door.
Part 2
Here sit I all washed and groomed,
travelling to meet her in the dining room.
She’s been in hospital, so I couldn’t stay
to guide and comfort her during those days.
Nothing to do, nowhere to go,
No one to kiss – just had to lie low.
Too long I’ve done nothing, too long been nowhere,
Not felt her hands running through my long hair.
At last the wait’s over! I open the door,
walk across to her table and sit on the floor.
She gives me a hug, so I touch her hand too.
My heat beats faster ‘cause I’m with her anew!
I’m right here beside her where I’m meant to be,
To help and to guide her – so she can see!
It’s time now to start together once more,
So she takes hold of my harness and we head for the door.
‐ Page 5 ‐ Semester 2 ‐ Term 3, 2010 VENUE ABBREVIATIONS
SCC
- Senior Citizens Centre 77 Kite Street (entry via Woolworth’s car park)
CISC - Community Information & Services Centre - 79 Kite Street (entry via Woolworth’s car park)
MRHC - Marsden Rural History Research Centre - Railway Station. Entry via main office, turn right on
platform or from the car park take the second door on the left.
Art Rooms - Rooms in Cultural Centre - door closest to Harris Farm (entry from Woolworth’s car park)
Church of Christ - Cnr. Rawle Ave & Burrendong Way
Art Gallery - adjoining Orange Library - Byng Street
Classes normally last 1-1/2—2 hours.
Morning and afternoon classes start at various time—please check program.
MONDAY
Armchair Travel
SCC 10am
July 26, August 2, 9, 16. Speakers this semester include Claire Thompson, speaking about her trip to Turkey,
Ray Norman ‐ Cruise to China, Howard Smith, Meg Hoskins, Peter Smith. Course Co‐ordinator: Ray Norman 6361 4385 4 weeks course
Monday Forum (4 weeks) SCC 10am August 23, 30. September 6, 13 Speakers from our local Council help us to understand how the various Department work for us.
Course Co‐ordinator: Cecily Butcher 6362 6818
4 weeks course
Appreciating Music Church of Christ, Burrendong Way 1.30pm Ruth Harrison leads us to understand how music has developed into the tool of lovers, movie makers, advertisers and rebellious young people. Term commences 20th July
Course Leader: Ruth Harrison 6365 3250
Class Assistant: Bev Holland 6362 4744 Art Appreciation The Art Gallery 2pm
Second Tuesday of the month during term times. Dates: August 10 September 14 Course Leader Brenda Gray, Assistant Gallery Director. Class Assistant: Hope Alcock 6361 4148 Geology Excursions 10am
Meet Railway car park, Peisley Street ‐ see page 2 for program Japanese Culture - continuing course. SCC 1.00pm details Speak and understand basic Japanese language and customs . Dates: September 21, 28 . October 5, 12 (last 3 during term break) Course Leader: Kristene Smith 6362 0694 Course Leader: Derek Dolstra 6361 4872 Explore the Pencil World SCC 1.30pm This is a very interesting course, good for people who have not had any previous training. . WEDNESDAY
Course Leader: Lynne Atkins 6265 8874 Jim Heron 6362 3547 Pole Walking 7am Contact Hennie Moore 6361 1479 for further details, meeting place, etc. TUESDAY
Walking Group
7.00am A small enthusiastic group meet at Wirriburra Walkway (Coronation Drive end) Leader Hennie Moore 6361 1479 French a la Gare - Continuing MRHC 9.30am
No new enrolments this term
French conversation, reading, writing and grammar. French teachers conduct the lessons.
Course Leader: Kerrel Moor 6361 4745 Class Assistants: Howard Smith 6362 3375 Watercolours for Fun Art Rooms 1.30am This course open to any member wishing to find their creative side No experience is necessary. Everybody relaxes; there is no pressure to create at pace, take your time and the results will follow. Learn to paint your own special gift cards, then graduate to larger pictures etc. Course Leader: Aileen Baker 6362 0073 Class Assistants Noela Eason 6365 2427 Ray Norman 6361 4385
Newslink ‐ Orange U3A Discussion Group SCC 10am Each term will involve discussing a mixture of “Opinions” . Discussions are based on letters, newspaper articles etc. Course Leader: Keith Curry 6362 3232 Cryptic Crosswords SCC 11.15am
immediately after the Discussion Group. This course is a lot of fun for beginners and those more advanced. Course Leader: Gillian Baxter 6365 3333 Email: [email protected]
Card and Board games - SCC 1pm - 4pm
Mahjong, Canasta, Bolivia (a variation of Canasta) 500 and Scrabble Note: Mah‐Jong follows Western rules. Reference Mah Jong and Improve Your Mah Jong , Patricia Thompson and Betty Moloney. Books 1 & 2. Companion books by same authors. Class Contacts: Doreen Sherring 6362 9727 and Cecily Butcher 6362 6818 ‐ Page 6 ‐ Semester 2 ‐ Term 3, 2010 THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Basic Word Processing (computers)
Uniting Care Day Care Centre, old St. John’s Church Hall, Cnr Sale & Kite Sts. This is a basic word processing course for people who don’t have much knowledge of computers. There is room for 2 or 3 people in the 10.30‐12 noon time slot. Class contacts: Neville and Cecily Butcher 6362 6818 Creative Writing
CISC 10am One of our more popular classes. This is a course for people who like to spend a happy hour or so experimenting with their writing skills Course Leader: Noela Eason 6365 2427 Recorder Orchestra Church of Christ, Burrendong Way 11.am A small but enthusiastic group of people meet Thursday to make a joyful noise. Course Leader Ruth Harrison 6365 3250 Class Assistant: Bev Holland 6362 4744 Literature
SCC 2.30—4pm Novels & poetry alternating weeks a) Read and discuss books chosen by class members b) Chronological study of Australian Literature, using recently published Anthology ($70) Course Leader Jann Yates 6361 7157 Class Assistant: Joan Coote 6361 4601
Newslink ‐ Orange U3A Greeting Card Making - SCC 10am Making cards for all occasions using paper, fabric, plastic, All equipment supplied. Cost $2 for first card; $1 each extra card Leader: Hennie Moore 6361 1479 Early American and Australian History SCC 2.30—4pm. Alternate weeks See page 2 for program details. Course Leader: Peter McFarland 6365 0648 Class Assistant: Jeanette Giffin 6369 0767 Lunch & Learn - SCC 12 noon first Friday monthly during terms ‐ BYO lunch During the year we have a variety of speakers. Dates: 6th August ‐ Sue Clarke from Netwaste 7th September ‐ Debbie Coleman – Delta Dogs (to be confirmed) Contact: Owen Robinson 6360 4044 Friday Socials Second Friday monthly.
This activity allows members from all classes to get together for a couple of hours, enjoying one another’s company with a “getting to know you” component. Unless otherwise indicated, make your own way to the venue. Meeting time 10am August 13 McDonald’s ‐ Bathurst Road for coffee & cake September 10 Ten Pin Bowl ‐ Devonshire tea & crazy whist October 8 Excursion The Rocks Shearing Museum. Meet Railway car park 9.30am Co‐ordinators: Doreen Sherring 6362 9727 & Faith Williams 6361 3840. Deposit tickets $5 available from the co‐ordinators. ‐ Page 7 ‐ Semester 2 ‐ Term 3, 2010