SEPTEMBER 2016
NEWSLETTER
Number 75
E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.u3aredlands.com.au
Address: Office on ground floor, Room F5, F Block,
Cleveland District State High School, Russell Street, Cleveland, 4163
P. O. Box 1231 Phone: (07) 3821 3888
(Open 9.00-12.00 noon Mon–Fri during school term)
Cover –A common Redlands garden visitor
U3A Redlands Management Committee
President
Julie Porteous– ([email protected])
Vice-President
Ian McFadzen
Secretary
Iris Murray
Treasurer
Tutor Liaison Officer
- Leisure
Christine Fletcher
Tutor Liaison Officer - Academic
Heather Brennan
Newsletter Editor
Doreen Hill
Office Coordinator
Laraine Gon Chee
Catering Co-ordinator
Sue Reid
Publicity Officer
Pat Comer
Committee Member
Beryl Sutcliffe
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Administrative Officer
Janis Emadian
Honorary Auditor
Paul Claus
Honorary Solicitor
Keith Mole
4th Term 3 October/ 9 December
4th Term Newsletter Deadline
24th November
Annual Events for 2016
Choir Concert – 22 October
Footlites Show – 16 & 23 October
U3A AGM - 28 November
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
We seem to be in that busy time of year again! The magpies are dive bombing our
cyclists, gardens are becoming rejuvenated and our thoughts are turning to longer
days and Term 4 and the end of another year of “Learning with Pleasure” at U3A
Redlands District.
We have just celebrated Seniors’ Week. Thank you to all our U3A Volunteers who
helped organize some wonderful events for us all to enjoy. First there was the
traditional Seniors’ walk, and then Monday saw some enthusiastic social golfers vying
for a trophy and prizes at our U3A Seniors Golf Day – thank you Randolph Story for
organizing such a fun day. Tuesday over 550 of our seniors were entertained at the
Redland Performing Art Centre to a Variety Showcase of local musical talent brought
together for one afternoon. Thank you to Mayor Karen Williams and RPAC for making
this free concert and scrumptious afternoon tea possible – and thank you to all our
performers and audience. We were keeping our brains active on Wednesday for U3A
Back to School with great speakers on a wide range of subjects covering futuristic
digital technology, the law and justice, Alzheimer’s, the Way of St.James and a history
of Islam. Our Ukulele group, GRUBS, performed at the shopping centre and we had a
U3A information table at Cleveland. What a week of celebration and, now, we have
Adult Learners’ Week from 1 – 8 September. We may have “retired from work” but
we have not “retired from life”.
Thank you also to ten of our cyclists who volunteered their time for Super Tuesday
Bike Count in the Redlands on 6 September between 7am and 9am with all monies
being donated to U3A Redlands. Thanks guys and girls.
On Friday 23 September we have the annual tutors and volunteers’ forum with lunch.
On Monday 28 November we will have our Annual General Meeting at the Donald
Simpson Community Centre commencing at 9.30am. Please make an effort to come
along and acknowledge all the volunteers who make U3A Redlands District a place for
lifelong learning and enjoyable recreational activities. After our meeting we can enjoy
a delicious morning tea generously provided by the Bendigo Community Bank,
Victoria Point. Attendance is free. Please also consider whether you or someone you
know can nominate for a position on the 2017 Management Committee – we will have
a couple of vacant seats ready for you.
We are always saddened to hear that someone we liked and admired is no longer in
our midst and I would like to acknowledge the sad passing recently of Don Stapleton.
Don had been a U3A member for many years, he also served many years on the
Management Committee and was Treasurer for 8 years. Over this time he formed
strong bonds with many of our members and with other community organisations in
the Redlands.
Julie Porteous – President – ([email protected])
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Please Note -Smoking is not allowed on the school premises.
Please Remember- that U3A is an apolitical and non-denominational organisation.
Newsletters are on our U3A website
-NAMENUMBER
U3A Redlands Badges
Please don’t forget to wear your badge when attending any U3A course, function or
event. It is extremely helpful to Tutors and good for building security. Badges can be
ordered through the office. $6.00 for a pin badge and $7.50 for a magnetic badge.
(Postage and packing. $3.00)
Office Note for Students It is NOT possible to join a class through the office unless
stated in the newsletter. Tutors phone numbers are available through a link on our
website. Alternatively a copy of current classes and Tutor phone numbers is available
from the office. All class arrangements must be made with the Tutor if possible.
U3A Public Liability Insurance
U3A Redlands holds Public Liability Insurance which is designed to indemnify us for
action taken against us by the general public and members of U3A, as a result of injury
or damage caused to persons or their property during the activities of U3A.
Please note that the Tutor is a volunteer leader of the group, therefore the Tutor and/or
U3A, while taking all due care, cannot accept any legal responsibility. Participation in all
U3A classes and activities is at your own risk.
Should an incident occur which you believe might give rise to such an action please
contact the tutor liaison officer to report the matter.
Reminder: You can become an affiliated member of other U3A Groups.
The book - U3A Chess for Beginners is still available at the office at a cost of $3.00.
U3A Computer Users: The computer coordinator has many useful guides such as
Windows, Using Office Programs, Outlook, Gmail, How to Backup, etc. which can be
emailed to you at no charge.
Send Madeleine an email - [email protected] with your request.
Reminder - look on the internet for: - GEMS FOR ENQUIRING MINDS
It has contents such as: Cognitive Fitness GEMs, Exercise GEMs, Diet GEMs,
General GEMs, Information GEMs, Fun GEMs & Technical GEMs.
Grey Matters
Grey Matters is the official e-news of U3A Network Qld and it is issued bi-monthly.
You can read ‘Grey Matters’ on the web using the address http://www.u3aqld.org.au
Foreign currency - If you are getting foreign currency from the Cleveland Post Office,
Don't forget to tell them you are a member of U3A, to get your "Commission Free" deal.
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Our back to school day
Photos of Julie - the head
mistress with teachers
and students.
Last photo - Seniors
Week Golf Team.
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CLASS UPDATES & NEWS
ADULT LITERACY Julianne Whitehead is still available to teach adult literacy on a one to
one basis on Thursdays.
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS – This Wednesday class has changed its venue and time.
U3A LAUGHTER CLUB – is returning on Wednesdays but in a different form. It will be
replaced by two, four week laughter yoga courses.
COMPUTER CLASSES - There is no Facebook, Buying and Selling on line classes. One on
One classes will continue during the holidays. There is a new Tuesday computer class
Cyber-scams and Online Security. To register your interest – email Madeleine at
[email protected]
SEED BEADING FOR BEGINNERS - Hilary Barton will not run the class this semester but
will return in 2017 with a new beginners group.
GENERAL CRAFT GROUP - Hilary Barton is running a new U3A class every 3rd Saturday.
This is a social craft group.
SOCIAL TENNIS – Merryl says she has space so that more people can now join her
group.
BOCCE – LEARN TO PLAY BOCCE – Is a new Tuesday class. The tutor is Luz Van Hemmen.
CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP - David Frampton will run this class on
Thursdays.
FLORAL ART-CREATIVE – Valerie Decker will run this class on the 3rd Thursdays of the
month.
FRENCH CONVERSATION - Marie-Claire Steinbach has changed this class from Tuesday
to Wednesday.
FRENCH ADVANCED GROUP - This Tuesday class is without a tutor at present.
ITALIAN BEGINNERS-2 – Paula Cleary is running this new Italian class on Tuesdays.
ITALIAN CLASSES sadly Modesta’s Italian classes are discontinued but for past students
‘ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE’ will run as below, until a tutor can be found.
ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE (full at present) at the Capalaba Library Meeting Room
Tuesday from 4 October 10am – 12noon
THAI FOOD COOKING - Wanita is unwell so her class has been cancelled for now.
COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP – This group needs a new tutor. Please will someone
volunteer for the classes held on Mondays and Wednesdays?
MEDITATION - Margaret Watters has put her meditation group on hold until
Term 1 2017.
U3A COMPUTER ENEWS GROUP
This enews group has been set up to provide technology users with information about
upcoming U3A classes, technology news and online learning. If you would like to join,
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please email Madeleine u3acomptutor @gmail.com with “Join Enews” in the subject
heading. The Group also has a Facebook site: REDLANDS U3A COMPUTER CLUB
and a Wiki site:
https://sites.google.com/site/u3aredlandscomputerandipadclub/ Online sites that
provide free courses from universities are called MOOC. Take a look at the two largest:
COURSERA.ORG and EDX.ORG
THE SENIORS GOLF DAY was a success this year with 24 players contesting a Single
Stableford event. U3A Golf wishes to thank Carbrook Golf club for their support in this
event. Windy conditions didn't help good scores but we ended up with three players,
Brent Pattison, Kevin Smith and James Kerr tying for first place. Also longest accurate
drive was won by our U3A tutor Rand. A great time was had by all. Randolf Story.
U3A CHOIR SPRING CONCERT – The concert has been postponed until
Saturday 22nd October.
VALE MODESTA - Sadly Modesta Santarossa is no longer with us. Her passion for
“Patria” and her desire to pass on her culture touched many U3A members over the 16+
years that she tutored in the Italian language. Rest in Peace (Diana Adams).
Thank you to the Redland City Council for
the grant given to U3A Redlands District
Inc to fund expenses for sheet music and
instruments required by our Vintage Voice
Singers
FAREWELL TO OUR U3A FRIENDS - Don Stapleton, Modesta Santarossa
A NEW RADIO SERVICE FOR SENIORS
Radio COTA is a free weekly podcast focused on topical and relevant information
for older Queenslanders.
A Podcast is an “on demand” radio show accessible from your computer, smart phone
or tablet.
TUNE IN EVERY WEDNESDAY TO LISTEN TO
RADIO COTA”S PODCAST!
For more information contact www.cotaqld.org.au or phone 1300 738 348
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COURSES AVAILABLE at U3A REDLANDS DISTRICT
To join a class: It is essential to contact the Tutor.
Please show your U3A Membership card at the first class.
As a member: Please advise the Tutor if you are unable to attend a class, especially if it
is in a home or hall. Please bear in mind that Tutors offer their services freely, and often
spend considerable time in preparation. In return, they would appreciate a commitment
from members. (Enquiries U3A Office: 3821 3888)
MONDAY
BOOK APPRECIATION
Marian Davey
2.00 - 3.30pm 3rd Monday of the month
Meet once a month to discuss books from
a variety of different genres.
VENUE: Cleveland Library
SOCIAL GOLF
Randolph Story
Summer 1.30pm
Winter 1.00pm
A chance for anyone who wants to play a
relaxed nine holes of golf.
Cost $13 and is held weekly.
VENUE: Carbrook Golf Course and
Riverlakes
COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP
Tutor to be advised
7.30am Summer and 8.00am Winter
A practical gardening experience growing
vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit.
VENUE: DAFF (Department of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries Gate 8), Delancey
Street, Cleveland
FLOWER ARRANGING
Shahin Master
1.30 - 3.30pm
Practical step-by-step flower arrangements
to demonstrate designs and techniques.
VENUE: U3A Office, Cleveland State High
School
SOCIAL TENNIS
Merryl Peterson
3.00 - 5.00pm
Mixed doubles in a social situation for
intermediate standard and above.
VENUE: Uniting Church Passage Street
Courts, Cleveland
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
Heather Heron
1.00 – 3.00pm
VENUE: St James Church Hall,
Station St, Wellington Point
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MONDAY continued
DANCING
Geoff and Ursula Fox
6.00 - 7.00pm Beginners
7.00 - 8.30pm Intermediate
8.30 - 9.30pm Supper and social dance.
Have fun learning a variety of dances to
help you join in at dances and the clubs.
You will learn basic Old Time, New Vogue,
Ballroom, Latin, Rock and Roll, Sequence
and Line dances.
Couples and singles welcome.
COST: Dancing $3.00 Supper 0.50¢
VENUE: Uniting Church Hall,
36 Passage St, Cleveland
LIFE IN AUSTRALIA
Glenice Palmer for Term 1 and 2
Brian Hedges Term 3
Norma Forrest Term 4
9.30 - 11.00am
A great series of speakers on Australian life
and history. Opportunities for lively
discussion.
VENUE: Donald Simpson Community
Centre, Cleveland
YOGA & RELAXATION
Tiiu von Kymmel - contact by text or
email only.
9.30 - 10.45am
Yoga breathing (Pranayama), yoga
postures (Asanas) and Yoga Relaxation
(Nidra).
GENTLE WATER EXERCISES
(MIXED)
Pauline Clayton
11.30 - 12.30pm
Water resistant exercise is a gentle way to
exercise joints and muscles. Water supports
the limbs allowing for easier movements.
VENUE: Eldridge Swim School,
51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands
COST: $5.00 per session
VENUE: Binary Music Space,
Cleveland Plaza, Bloomfield St
WATER AEROBICS - Mixed
Ian McFadzen
12.40 - 1.40pm
More energetic water exercises.
VENUE: Eldridge Swim School,
51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands
COST: $5.00 per session
WATER AEROBICS - Mixed
Les McFadzen
2.00 - 3.00pm
More energetic water exercises.
VENUE: Eldridge Swim School,
51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands
COST: $5.00 per session
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TUESDAY
ART DRAWING CLASS
Wendy Jewell
Co-ordinator - Hilary Martyn
9.30 – 11.30am
This class will be working as an outdoor
drawing group “en plein air” meeting at
various outdoor venues and visiting
galleries. It is only suitable for
experienced drawers.
VENUE: Variable
BOCCE – LEARN TO PLAY BOCCE
Luz Van Hemmen
10.00am – 12 noon
This is a 6 weeks course starting 4 October.
A fun and social indoor bowling game for all
ages. Come and give it a try. Bowls
supplied, tea and coffee included. No Cost
VENUE: Redlands Sporting Club, Wellington
Point (around the back of the club)
BOULES/PETANQUE
Terry Murray
2nd & 4th Tuesday 9.30am
Learn to play Boules/Petanque.
VENUE: William Taylor Park,
Moroondu Rd, Thorneside
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
Howard Newell 3.00 – 4.30pm
To learn, enjoy and understand music
through learning to play the recorder.
$10 per term payable to U3A Office.
VENUE: F6 Cleveland State High School
FRENCH CONVERSATION - ADVANCED
Tutor to be advised
3.30 - 5.00pm
This is a course aimed at students with a
good French conversational ability but
wish to improve their skills.
VENUE: U3A Office, Room F5 Cleveland
State High School
ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE
JONOLA CANASTA
Janet Kent
12.30 – 3.00pm
VENUE: Cleveland Library, Cleveland
SCRAPBOOKING
Margaret Moroney
1.30 - 4.00pm
If you enjoy collecting, displaying
mementos, memories and photos this is
the group for you.
VENUE: Contact the tutor
(full at present)
Tutor to be advised
10am – 12noon from 4 October
VENUE: Capalaba Library Meeting Room
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TUESDAY continued
COMPUTER ONE ON ONE (Cleveland)
Convenor/Co-ordinator - Kerry Martin
Tutors: VARIOUS
12.30 - 4:30pm in 50 minute sessions
One on one tutoring for computers,
laptops, iPads, tablets.
Setting up, resolving problems, and
learning how to use programs
Pre requisite – None- for absolute
beginners and all users.
Student to bring their own device
For Bookings email Kerry: [email protected]
VENUE: Volunteering Redlands Rooms,
Raby Bay, Cleveland
COST: $5.00 per session
FRENCH CONVERSATION INTERMEDIATE
John Tranter
2.00 - 3.30pm
A course designed to improve
communication skills. Students need a
reasonable grasp of spoken French and
vocabulary.
VENUE: U3A Office, Room F5, Cleveland
State High School
ITALIAN BEGINNERS-2
Paula Cleary
1.30 – 3.00pm
This class is focused on language
development.
VENUE: Victoria Point Library
COMPUTER ONE ON ONE (Victoria Point)
Convenor/Co-ordinator – Sjaak Gerritsen
Tutors: Sjaak Gerritsen and John Butler
9:30 - 10:20am and 10:30 - 11:20am
One on one tutoring for Apple Mac,
laptops, & ipads plus DSLR camera
&Photoshop/Lightroom—tutorials
Pre-Requisite – None- for absolute
beginners and all users.
Student to bring their own device
For Bookings –email Sjaak:
[email protected]
VENUE: Tranquil Waters Retirement
Village, Victoria Point
COST: $5.00 per session
CYBERSCAMS AND ONLINE SECURITY
Madeleine Mionnet
1.00 – 3.00pm 11th and 18th October
Raby Bay, Cleveland
Cost $10.00
Learn how to identify scam email and web
sites A beginner's guide to cyber security,
showing you ways to prevent malware,
viruses, and security breaches on your
laptops and ipads.
VENUE: Volunteering Redlands Rooms,
Raby Bay, Cleveland
Contact Madeleine –
[email protected]
PLAY READING
Barbara Wyllie
1st & 3rd Tues. 9.30 - 11.30am
Plays are read and discussed and
occasionally the group attends the theatre.
VENUE: Contact Tutor
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TUESDAY continued
MAHJONG - BEGINNERS
Vivinee Berkeley
8.30 - 11.30am
This class is for beginners.
VENUE: Cleveland Manor,
Grant St, Cleveland
MAHJONG GROUP 2
Robert Haworth
8.30 - 11.30am
This class is for established players
VENUE: RSL Moreton Shores, Thornlands
PSYCHOLOGY
John Jenkins
9.30 - 11.00am
Psychology will cover many fields.
Basic psychology: Cognition, thinking,
intelligence etc.
Affective: emotions and feelings.
VENUE: Contact the Tutor
UKULELE GRUBS (Greater Redlands
Ukulele Band) A Ukulele Jam Session
Bob Foster and Laurie Dyer
9.45am - 12 noon
Contact Chris Moss for more
information.
VENUE : Uniting Church Hall, Cleveland
MAHJONG - GROUP 1
Noreen Owens
8.30 - 11.30am
This class is for established players
VENUE: Cleveland Manor,
Grant St, Cleveland
SCRABBLE
Rhondda Kelly
1.00 - 4.30pm
Non-competitive friendly games - new or
experienced players.
VENUE: Salford Waters Retirement Estate,
Victoria Point
PIANO PERFORMANCE GROUP
Margaret Ward
1st Tues of the month. 1.30 - 3.30pm
VENUE: Various members homes
WATER AEROBICS - Mixed
Anita Petrovs
1.00 - 2.00pm
More energetic water exercises.
VENUE: Eldridge Swim School,
51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands.
$5.00 per session.
ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE
BEATE SHAW – Co-ordinator
10.00 – 12 noon
This is a self-help continuation group
VENUE : Capalaba Library Meeting from
October 4 onwards
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WEDNESDAY
ART- DRAWING AND WATERCOLOUR
Graham Josefski
1.00 - 4.00pm
Drawing and watercolour painting.
VENUE: Donald Simpson Community
Centre, Cleveland
CAMERA CLUB
Len and Nina Davey
3rd Wednesday 9.00 - 11.30am
Learn photographic techniques. There will be
a speaker every second month. See program
at the end of newsletter.
VENUE: Uniting Church Hall,
Passage St, Cleveland
ART- PRACTICAL
COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP
Laurie Haylock
Tutor to be advised
1.00 - 3.00pm
7.30am Summer and 8.00am Winter
Learn to enjoy painting using
A practical gardening experience growing
your eyes to see things you have
vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit.
not noticed before.
VENUE: DAFF (Department of Agriculture,
VENUE: Cleveland Gardens
Forestry and Fisheries,
Gate 8), Delancey Street, Cleveland
COOKS’ NIGHT OFF
DANCE GROUP
Marj Wallace
Terri Story
6.30pm
8.30 - 10.00am
Dining at different venues in the
Technique Class 8.30 – 9.00am
Redlands. First Wednesday in the month Beginners Tap, Jazz 9.00 – 10.00am
VENUE: Thornlands Dance Palais
FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 11, 12 and 13
THROUGH MOVEMENT
Roy Evans - New Venue this term
Sheila Giles
1.00 – 4.30pm
9.15 - 11.30am
Importing images, editing, restoration,
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1 class on Oct 5
enhancing; adding special effects, masking,
layers.
Learn gentle and interesting ways to
Pre requisite – Basic computer knowledge
relieve pain, improve movement and
required.
reduce stress. Wear loose comfortable Students will use their own laptops or tablet
clothing. Bring yoga mat or similar to lie with Adobe Photoshop Elements 11, 12 or 13
on.
installed.
COST: $4.00
VENUE: Media Room, RSL Moreton Shores
VENUE: Donald Simpson Community
COST: $10.00 per semester.
Centre, Cleveland
To enrol – email Roy
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WEDNESDAY continued
FRENCH- BEGINNERS
Mike Hubert
12.30 – 2.30pm
For absolute beginners to introduce basic
French, simple conversation and grammer
progressively.
VENUE: Contact tutor
LAUGHTER CLUB
Michele Wilkinson
10.00 – 11.00am
Enjoy exercise using laughter.
LY1 – four weeks course
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th October
LY2 – four week course
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd November
Each participant who completes the course
will receive a certificate
Cost $15 payable upfront.
VENUE: The Nook at the Redlands
Museum
FRENCH - BEGINNERS CONVERSATION
Marie-Claire Steinbach
1.30 – 2.30pm
VENUE: Upstairs Meeting Room, Victoria
Point Library
A conclusion is the place where you got
tired of thinking!
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Experience is something you don't get
until just after you need it!
GERMAN (ADVANCED)
Heidi Kirsch
2.45 - 4.45pm
For those with a basic knowledge of
German. We will use the German language
in speaking and listening, reading and
writing in a relaxed and friendly setting.
You pay for photocopying.
VENUE: Room T1, Cleveland State High
School
PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE
Lindsay Shepherd
10.00 - 11.30am
History, influence and ideas of
Philosophers from ancient Greece to 20th
century.
VENUE: Donald Simpson Community
Centre, Cleveland
GENEALOGY
Les McFadzen
9.00 - 11.00am
Research your family history and know
where to find the information.
Cost is $5 including morning tea.
VENUE: RSL Community Centre, Passage
Street, Cleveland, opposite the RSL
SOLO CARDS
Hazel McArthur
12.30 - 4.00pm
Learning the game of Solo cards. Good for
memory training.
Book available. New players welcome.
VENUE: Star of the Sea Church Hall,
Passage St, Cleveland
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WEDNESDAY continued
WATER AEROBICS - Mixed
Leonie Pitman
12 noon - 1.00pm
More energetic water exercises.
VENUE: Eldridge Swim School,
51 Woodlands Drive, Thornlands
COST: $5.00 per session
MEDITATION
Margaret Watters
Please note this group will take a short
break for Term 4 but plans to return
for Term 1 2017.
GENTLE WATER EXERCISE (MIXED)
Pauline Clayton
1.15 - 2.15pm
Water resistant exercise is a gentle way to
exercise joints and muscles. Water
supports the limbs allowing for easier
movements.
VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51
Woodlands Drive, Thornlands COST:
$5.00 per session
RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD
Neville Knott
9.30 - 11.00am
This course will cover the major Religions
such as Christianity, Muslim, Buddhism,
Hinduism and Judaism.
VENUE: Lions Club Hall, Shore Street
North, Cleveland
******Thursday Continued on page 18*****
Here are a couple of facts about the 1500s:
Most people got married in June, because they took their yearly bath in May
and they still smelled pretty good by June. However, since they were starting to
smell, brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odour. Hence the
custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.
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ARE YOU RETIRED OR SEMI-RETIRED?
Would you like to meet other retirees and enjoy friendship, fellowship and fun? Why
not join other retirees and start enjoying retirement.
Probus is a Rotary community service for active retired or semi-retired professional or
business people looking for a new lease of life.
Probus clubs provides opportunities for members to progress healthy minds and bodies
through interaction with like minded people who enjoy outings, travel, excursions,
dinners, and numerous other activities.
For more information phone Dudley at 32861721
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The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
THURSDAY
ARMCHAIR TRAVEL/TOURISM
Ken Charles
1st Thursday 9.30-11.00am
This is a vibrant group of travellers, past
and present, who enjoy sharing people’s
happy and interesting experiences.
VENUE: Uniting Church Hall,
Passage St, Cleveland
COST: $4.00 per class
CARDMAKING
Margaret Moroney
10.00am – 12 noon Class 1
1.30 - 3.00pm
Class 2
BOOK DISCUSSION (1)
Lala Martin
Pat Comer
3rd Thursday 10.00 - 11.30am
Discussing contemporary novels
available from local libraries.
BOOK DISCUSSION (2)
Pat Comer
Lala Martin
2nd Thursday 1.30 - 3.00pm
Discussing contemporary novels available
from local libraries.
VENUE: Victoria Point Library
CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS - Intermediate
Marlene Mailander
2.00 - 3.30pm 3rd Thursday
VENUE: U3A Office F5 Cleveland State
High School
COUNTRY-DANCING AUSTRALIAN and
ENGLISH
Betty Bowdler
9.30 - 11.30am
Learn the patterns of traditional and
contemporary dances (danced in sets
from 4 to 16) and enjoy dancing them to
lively jigs, marches and waltzes of Folk
Music. Cost $2 per session.
VENUE: Cleveland Manor Retirement
Village, Cleveland
1st Thursday of the month
Come along and learn to make Christmas and
Greetings Cards.
VENUE: Contact Tutor
VENUE: Victoria Point Library
CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS - Beginners
Graham Applegate
1.45 - 3.00pm 2nd Thursday
VENUE: U3A Office F5 Cleveland State High
School
BOTANY IN THE BUSH
Lynn Roberts and John Moss
3rd Thursday and Friday of the month
7.30am Summer, 8.00am Winter
A nature walk for those interested in native
plants.
VENUE: Varied - programme supplied
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THURSDAY continued
ADULT LITERACY
Julianne Whitehead
1.00pm
Individually tailored class to meet literacy
on a one to one basis.
VENUE: Wellington Point-Contact Tutor
UKULELE - BUTTERFLIES
Jan Buchanan ( Membership is closed)
2.00 – 4.00pm
Butterflies is a ukulele performance
group. It has a yearly calendar set at
various venues.
VENUE: Contact tutor
FLORAL ART-CREATIVE
Valerie Decker
1.30 – 3.30pm on the 3rd Thursdays of the
month.
This is a flower arranging class.
VENUE: Lions Club Hall, Cleveland
MAHJONG
Lea King
8.15 - 11.30am
Please contact the Tutor for information
about the group.
VENUE: Mandalay Retreat, Cnr Bay and
Wellington Streets, Cleveland
PATCHWORK QUILTING
Sylvia Bridge
9.30 – 11.30am
1.30 - 3.30pm
4.30 - 6.30pm
Learn to do Patchwork and Appliqué of
different styles to make quilts from
placemat size to full size.
VENUE: Contact tutor
CANASTA
Marcell Gorman
12.00 noon - 4.00pm
VENUE: RSL Moreton Shores Village,
King Street, Thornlands
FRENCH GRAMMAR INTERMEDIATE
Yvonne Shepherd
3.30 - 5.00pm
VENUE: Victoria Point Library
CRIMINAL LAW
Greg Cudmore
3.00 – 5.00pm
VENUE: Mandalay Retreat, Cleveland
This course focuses on aspects of the
criminal law and the criminal justice system.
Please note that this is a continuing class.
FOOTLITES
Pat Robertson
11.00 - 2.30pm
Musical productions–singing, dancing and
theatrical group.
VENUE: Christian Faith Church,
Thorn Street, Ormiston
REDLANDS U3A RAMBLERS
Penny Kaempff and Alex Shrubsole.
Summer 6.30am
2nd & 4th Thursday
Winter 7.00am
Enjoy an early morning walk for up to 2
hours exploring local bushland areas,
observing nature as we go.
VENUE: See programme in this newsletter
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THURSDAY continued
WATER AEROBICS- MIXED
Vivienne Wood
10.00 - 11.00am
This class is more energetic.
VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51
Woodlands Drive, Thornlands
COST: $5.00 per session
EXPLORING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
John Butler
9.30 – 11.30am
“for DSLR Users” Advanced class.
You must have done the earlier class.
Friday afternoon class possibly available.
Contact tutor for more information.
VENUE: Tranquil Waters
GERMAN - BEGINNERS I
Roy Nicolson
2.00 - 3.30pm
A basic German course.
VENUE: Contact the Tutor
GERMAN - BEGINNERS II
Helen Neate
2.00 - 3.30pm - Stage I.
Aims at developing skills in reading, writing,
speaking and comprehending German.
Based on the text “Introducing German” by
Keith Leopold.
9.30-11.00am - Stage II.
Continues developing German language
skills still using the text “Introducing
German” by Keith Leopold.
VENUE: Contact tutor
STAMP & COIN COLLECTING
John Hardman
2.00pm, 3rd Thursday
The various facets of Philately and
Numismatics.
VENUE: Uniting Church, 36 Passage Street
***If your car could travel at the
speed of light, would
your headlights work?
***A clear conscience is usually the
sign of a bad memory.
***If you want the rainbow, you've
got to put up with the rain.
CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP
David Frampton
1.30 – 3.00pm
10 weeks from 6 Oct.
VENUE: View Club, RSL Morton Shores
Village, Thornlands
(small Hall)
FRIDAY
FUN WITH JEWELLERY Intermediate
BOTANY IN THE BUSH
Cherrill Johnson
Lynn Roberts and John Moss
10.00 - 12.00 noon
3rd Thursday and Friday of the month
This class is a fabulous way to learn an
7.30am Summer, 8.00am Winter
ancient skill and to have a giggle as well.
A nature walk for those interested in native
VENUE: Contact tutor
plants.
VENUE: Varied - programme supplied
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FRIDAY continued
CHESS
Virginia Ridgley
10.00 - 12noon
For people who enjoy playing Chess and
for those who would like to learn.
VENUE: Cleveland Library
PEDALLING PATHFINDERS
Jim Birmingham and Graham Kimber
Starting at 8.30am but may vary because
of locations involved.
Assessing and amending rides for other
groups. Ride up to 60k including some
road work. Moderate fitness is required.
VENUE: Cleveland Station
FUN WITH FRENCH - INTERMEDIATE
Lesley Economou
1.00 - 3.00pm
Students need an elementary
understanding of French
VENUE: Contact Tutor
FRENCH CONVERSATION - ELEMENTARY
Trevor Roberts
Group 1 2.00 - 3.30pm
Group 2 3.30 - 5.00pm
An on-going course to develop speaking
skills in conversational French. Students
must have basic (High School) knowledge.
VENUE: U3A Office, Room F5, Cleveland
State High School
CLASSIC MUSIC FOR PLEASURE
Brian Haddon
1.30 - 4.00pm
Listen, discover and learn as we use CD’s
and DVD’s to enjoy classical genres from
the Medieval period to the Twenty-first
century.
VENUE: Donald Simpson Centre, Cleveland
FOR THE JOY OF WRITING
Robyn Bree
9.30am – 12.30pm
2nd Friday of the month.
This is a writing group. Spaces available.
VENUE: Capalaba Library
WRITING FOR PLEASURE
Robyn Bree
9.30 - 12.30pm
4th Friday in month. Group Full.
VENUE: Contact Tutor
LUNCHEON CLUB
Jean & Frank Howell
12.30pm
Meet on the 3rd Friday of the month.
VENUE: Various Restaurants in the
Redlands
SPANISH
Beverly Ross
10.00 - 12.30pm
A sound knowledge of basic Spanish is
required.
No more than 4 students in the class.
VENUE: Victoria Point. Contact Tutor.
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FRIDAY continued
GENTLE WATER EXERCISE (MIXED)
Pauline Clayton
12.30 - 1.30pm
Water resistant exercise is a gentle way
to exercise joints and muscles. Water
supports the limbs allowing for easier
movements.
VENUE: Eldridge Swim School,
51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands
COST: $5.00 per session
WATER AEROBICS - MIXED
Vivienne Wood
11.00 - 12.00noon
More energetic water exercises.
VENUE: Eldridge Swim School,
51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands.
COST: $5.00 per session
WATER AEROBICS - MIXED
Jan Buchanan
1.45 - 2.45pm
More energetic water exercises.
VENUE: Eldridge Swim School,
51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands
COST: $5.00 per session
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM
John Butler
9.30 – 11.30am
This course will cover the Basics of Digital
Photography for serious Amateurs.
The Camera, Composition, Focus, Exposure,
Depth-of-field,
Lighting, Colour Temperature & Subject
Matter.
How to Catalogue, Edit, Design a Book, make
slideshows as well as videos from you photos
using Adobe Lightroom.
All students must own a Digital SLR Camera
and be members of U3A.
VENUE: Community Centre, Tranquil Waters
Retirement Village, Victoria Point.
To enrol: email John Butler .
MAHJONG
Heather Brennan
8.30 - 11.30am
New members always welcome.
VENUE: RSL Moreton Shores Village
SATURDAY
CHOIR
Margaret Ward
8.45 - 11.00am
Four part mixed Choir.
VENUE: Star of the Sea Parish Centre.
Entrance Longland St, Cleveland
LADIES COFFEE CLUB
June Busfield
9.15 - 10.45am
A friendly get together 2nd Saturday of the
month.
VENUE: Lions Club Hall, Cleveland
SOCIAL CYCLING
Ken Busfield
3rd Saturday 8.20am Local ride.
VENUE: Cleveland Railway Station
PEDAL FOR PLEASURE
Carole Clark and Vivien Carlsson
7.00am 1st Saturday of the month.
Rides will try to avoid busy roads.
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SUNDAY
BREAKFAST CLUB
Sandra Ladbrooke
Last Sunday in the month
8.00am Summer
8.30am Winter
We will meet at a different Café each month.
Contact U3A Office for information
U3A SOCIAL CYCLING
Program for 2016 (September to December)
Tutor: Ken Busfield
All rides are 15 – 20 km long and are on bikeways or quiet back roads with plenty of rest
(coffee) stops. Only where essential are major roads accessed or crossed. There are occasional
hills, but remember; an uphill leads to an exhilarating downhill.
Requirements: bike, water bottle, helmet, money for train (GO card) and coffee etc. en route
and current membership of U3A Redlands.
Date
17 Sept
15th Oct
Meet
Cleveland RS
Cleveland RS
20th Nov
Cleveland RS
8-09 train to Lota
Cleveland RS
th
4th Dec
Time
8.00am
8.00am
8.00am
8.00am
Ride
Local ride around Ormiston
Local ride around Alex Hills
Lota Wetlands, Bayside to Wellington Point;
Train from Well. Pt.
Local ride ending up with Xmas break-up party.
Note: December ride is on the first Saturday in the month to coincide with the
Pedal for Pleasure group. The 2 groups will meet up for a Xmas break-up party at
a venue to be decided. Decorate your bike and bring festive food to share.
Notes: For rides using train catch, 8.09am from Cleveland (or catch the train
from any station along the route to destination) If trains are not running, a
local ride from Cleveland Railway station will be organised. Usually buses
will bring you from stations along the line to Cleveland.
PEDAL FOR PLEASURE
Date
st
Tutors Carole Clark and Vivien Carlsson
Meet
Time
Ride
1 Oct
Cleveland R.S.
7 am
5th Nov
Cleveland R.S. Des.
Shorncliffe
Cleveland R.S.
7 am for
7.09 train
7 am
3rd Dec
Ormiston, Alex. Hills to Scribbly Gums and
Greater Glider Area, Indigiscapes, Capalaba
Hornibrook Bridge to Redcliffe
train or car
Thornlands, Crystal Waters, ES Bikeway,
Cleveland.
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U3A BOTANY IN THE BUSH
(Discover Australian Plants)
PROGRAMME TERM 4 2016
rd
3 Thursday and 3rd Friday of the month
LEADER AND CONTACT PERSON: Lynn Roberts
Safety measures: sign U3A indemnity form / & list an emergency phone contact.
Group size: averages 9 - 12 each day / max. 18-20 per group.
Duration and distance: 3 - 3.5 hrs. / most 3-4 km. If extended walk is offered, it means
participants can still leave at the usual time (10.30am – 11.00am summer; 11.00am –
11.30am winter) but those who want to do the extra walk will finish by about 12.30pm.
Starting times: check time on programme for each destination. Please aim to arrive 5 or
10 minutes before for prompt start (15 minutes for ferry starts to allow for parking).
What to bring: water, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy shoes, snack,
and morning tea for some destinations if staying afterwards – see program.
Level of difficulty: indicates length of walk, etc. (1 =very easy, 2=easy, 3=moderate).
SUMMER
DATE TIME DESTINATION
Oct
7.45 Whistling Kite
20/21 am
Reserve,
Russell Island
Nov
18
TBA
Queensland
Herbarium
DIRECTIONS/DETAILS
L OF D
7.55 am water taxi from Weinam Creek
2
Ferry, Banana Street Redland Bay (UBD 226:
P;17). Bring Seniors/Pension card for part
fare (paid on board) & snack for morning tea.
Limit of 10 people per day.
Time and further details to be confirmed.
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U3A BREAKFAST CLUB
Co-ordinator Sandra Ladbrooke
DATE
25 Sept
30 Oct
27 Nov
CAFÉ
Mila Cafe
Little Bloomfield
Cafe
Point of View
ADDRESS
Allenby/Old Cleveland Rd East
Nr Library, Cleveland
(different venue)
1 Main Rd, Wellington Pt
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TIME
08.00
08.00
08.00
U3A “RAMBLING IN THE REDLANDS”
PROGRAMME TERM 4 2016 - START 6.30am
Walks are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. We enjoy early morning
walks for up to 2 hours - from 6.30am in Summer and 7.00am in Winter. Please dress
sensibly. Sturdy shoes are ESSENTIAL and we encourage the use of a hiking pole,
especially on the bush walks. Happy Rambling!
If weather is doubtful please ring Alex Shrubsole or Penny Kaempff.
Date+Time
Planned Walk
UBD No
th
Oct 13
Brisbane City River Double Cross. This train is express
6.24 AM from Manly. Sit in the first carriage. Alight at Southbank,
train from explore Southbank Parklands, cross Victoria Bridge, back
Cleveland over Go - Between Bridge to Kurilpa Park. Morning Tea at
State Library Café. Return from South Brisbane Station.
Easy.
th
163 P3
Oct 27
Ships Ahoy! Manly and Points East.
6.30AM Meet 6.30 am on Manly Royal Esplanade at shelter sheds
opposite Bay Watch Café. Bring morning tea. Flat, easy.
Nov 10th
6.30 AM
Pt Halloran, Victoria Point. Meet end of Orana Street,
having turned left off Pt Halloran Rd. Easy.
206 L15
Nov 24th
6.30 AM
Redland Bay. Meet near Sel Outridge Park, at the
Redland Bay Hotel carpark. Bring money for morning tea
at local café. Easy.
Break Up. Mt Cotton Village Community Park, Sunrise
Court, off Valley Way, Mt Cotton. Park in Bohemia Court
carpark near the lake. Short pathway walk along creek
with pelicans in abundance before a break-up breakfast.
BYO food, drinks. BBQ and toilet facilities are available.
226 N 15
Dec 10th
6.30 AM
ARMCHAIR TRAVEL Tutor Ken Charles
st
1 Thursday
6
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
Program Topic
Anne-Marie Priestley - Taiwan
Richard Egglesfield - Iceland/ Greenland
John Smallwood - Bicycle ride across America
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245 E 5
Celebration
U3A “LIFE IN AUSTRALIA” PROGRAMME FOR TERM 4, 2016
9.30am Mondays in the Donald Simpson Community Centre, Cleveland.
Term Leader
4th Term - Norma Forrest.
Support Team: John and Merle Butters; Neville and Eve Knott; Arthur
Youngman; Richard and Meg Egglesfield; Noel Preston and Olga Harris;
Max and Jeanette Percy; Pat Comer; Paul and Gloria Claus.
Oct 10th
GENE TUNNY Principal, ADEPT Economics. Should Australia Have a Royal
Commission into Banking? Intro by Neville Knott.
th
Oct 17
ADRIAN CANERIS Principal, Wildlife Expert & Managing Dir., BAAM. Wild
Sex. Why Wildlife Never Use Dating Apps. Intro by Norma Forrest.
th
Oct 24
BOB HAMPSON, President, West Moreton Landcare Group, Winner Healthy
Waterways Award for Waterways Champion. Improving Land Use and
Waterway Health. Intro by Glenice Palmer.
st
Oct 31 C CLEM CAMPBELL OAM Qld President, UN Assoc of Australia. Founding
Chair of Gree Chair of Green Cross Australia and Current Chair of Earth Charter Australia.
Is the United Nations Relevant Today? Intro by Noel Preston .
th
Nov 7
PHIL CASTLE Australia’s Worst Disaster: The Western Front from 1916 to
1918 Philip Castle has recently returned from a 10-day tour of the Western
Front Battlefields and will present his views and explain why he considers
this our worst disaster which continues even today. Intro by Brian Hedges
th
Nov 14 KEVIN LINDEBERG Researcher, Bert Hinkler Memorial.
IIntro by Glenice Palmer.
st
Nov 21 DR ROSS GWYTHER An Exploring of an Independent Path for Australia in
an Uncertain and Dangerous World. Intro by Norma Forrest.
th
Nov 28 U3A ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING including a scrumptious morning tea
sponsored by Bendigo Bank. All U3A members welcome. Free entry.
th
Dec 5
Donald Simpson Centre unavailable
Our Term 4 ends November 28
Recommences January 23 2017
U3A – COIN and STAMP GROUP Tutor John Hardman
rd
3 Thursday
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Oct
17
Nov
15
Dec
Program topics for 2016 meetings
Railways
Kings
Festive (Item of own choice)
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We have to stop
cutting down trees.
This is getting
serious.

The English Plural
If the plural of man is always called men,
Why shouldn't the plural of pan be called pen?
If I speak of my foot and show you my feet,
And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,
Why shouldn't the plural of booth be called beeth?
Then one may be that, and there would be those,
Yet hat in the plural would never be hose,
And the plural of cat is cats, not cose.
We speak of a brother and also of brethren,
But though we say mother, we never say methren.
Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him,
But imagine the feminine: she, shis and shim!
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I have selected 4 of the 10 things I found listed as things which
will disappear in our lifetime
(well maybe - our children’s lifetime!!!!!)
The Post Office
Get ready to imagine a world without the post office. They are so deeply in
financial trouble there is probably no way to sustain it long term. Email, Fed Ex,
and UPS have just about wiped out the minimum revenue needed to keep the post
office alive. Most of your mail every day is junk mail and bills.
The Land Line Telephone
Unless you have a large family and make a lot of local calls, you don't need it
anymore.
Most people keep it simply because they've always had it. But you are paying
double charges for the extra service. All the cell phone companies will let you call
customers using the same cell provider for no charge against your minutes.
Joined Handwriting
Already gone in some schools who no longer teach "joined handwriting" because
nearly everything is done now on computers or keyboards of some type (pun not
intended)
Privacy
If there ever was a concept we can look back on nostalgically, it would be privacy.
It's gone. It's been gone for a long time anyway.. There are cameras on the
street, in most of the buildings, and even built into your computer and cell phone.
But you can be sure 24/7, "They" know who you are and where you are, right down
to the GPS coordinates, and the Google Street View. The TV show "Person of
Interest" isn't as far out as you may think. If you buy something, your habit is put
into a zillion profiles, and your ads will change to reflect those habits.. "They" will
try to get you to buy something else. Again and again.
All we will have left with, and can't be changed, are "Memories"
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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
REDLANDS DISTRICT INC.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Members are invited to attend our EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING being held on Monday,
28 November 2016 in the Donald Simpson Community Centre, Bloomfield St. Cleveland at 9.30am. At
this meeting the President and the Treasurer will present their Annual Reports and Office Bearers will
be elected to a Management Committee entrusted to manage U3A Redlands District Inc. for the next
12 months.
AT OUR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ALL OFFICE BEARERS STEP DOWN FROM THEIR POSITIONS BUT
MAY STAND FOR RE-ELECTION. WE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS.
NOMINATION FORM
I hereby nominate___________________________________ for the position of
President
□
Vice President
□
Secretary
□
Treasurer
□
Tutor Liaison Officer (Arts, Humanities/IT)
□
Tutor Liaison Officer (Lifestyle Activities)
□
Office Coordinator
□
Newsletter Editor
□
Catering Coordinator
□
Publicity Coordinator
□
Management Committee Member
□
Auditor
□
Patron
□
Proposer Print Name ______________________ (must be a financial member)
Seconder Print Name ______________________ (must be a financial member)
I,
___________ accept the nomination and confirm that I am a financial
member of U3A Redlands District Inc,
Signed ___________________________________
Please return the nomination form to:
The Secretary, U3A Redlands District Inc.
PO Box 1231, Cleveland Qld 4163
(post or deliver to the office) by Friday 18 November 2016
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