U3A Tuggerah Lakes (NSW)
Tuggerah lakes NEWS
November 1998
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U3A
Listed below are courses which are presently proposed for the First Term of 1999. Final details of dates and venues are yet to be worked out by the Course and Venue Co-ordinators. Course will probably commence in February.
President: Peter Wood 4334 1679
Vice President: Dawn Jones 4332 6139
Secretary: Elaine Callan 4332 4830
Treasurer: Cam Rhodes 4332 4103
Course Coordinator: Terry O’Brien 4384 2871
Venue Coordinator: Clare Wood 4334 1679
Publicity/PR: Val Clarke 4332 1544
Welfare: Dorothy Rhodes 4332 4103
Newsletter: Tom Marish 4396 6800
Correspondence: 21a Marquis Cl, Shelley Beach 2261
At a meeting , held on 2 November 1998 and attended by about 27 members of Sydney U3A and others residing in the Tuggerah Lakes area, it was resolved that an Association, to be named:
U3A Tuggerah Lakes (NSW),
be formed to promote the objects of The University of the 3rd Age.
An Interim Committee of eight persons, as shown above, was elected. The Committee will consider and make recommendations on a Constitution, Objects, insurance and whether to make application for incorporation under the Act.
It was agreed that the annual subscription will be initially $25.00 becoming due on 1 January each year commencing January 1999. The Committee will consider partial rates for new members joining thru the year and a reduced rate (probably $40.00) for couples.
Since the Central Coast Region of Sydney U3A will cease to exist on 31 December, members of Sydney U3A residing in the Tuggerah Lakes area will need to decide if they wish to:
a. remain with Sydney U3A;
b. transfer to U3A Tuggerah Lakes (NSW);
c. transfer to U3A Central Coast NSW).
Sydney U3A have indicated that members wishing to transfer will have any subscription credit, as at 31 December, transferred to the relevant Association thus reducing the amount payable for 1999. Some members may wish to belong to more than one of the above three Associations but this will mean paying more than one subscription.
Ever since the creation of the Central Coast Region of Sydney U3A, some members living in the Tuggerah Lakes area have been reluctanct to attend meetings and courses in the Gosford because of the distance, poor and busy roads or poor public transport.
Members living in the south have also been reluctant to come to the Tuggerah Lakes area for similar reasons.
The recent decision for Central Coast to become autonomous, the problem that many members have with attending classes and meetings in the Gosford area and the realisation that - unlike Sydney U3A - many U3A groups in Australia and overseas have small viable memberships, prompted some members living in The Entrance and Bateau Bay areas to consider forming their own group. After further consideration, it was decided to extend the catchment area to include those living to the north of Tuggerah Lake - hence U3A Tuggerah Lakes.
Much of the preliminary work of forming the new group has been done by some of the members who attend the bi-monthly Discussion Group held at The Entrance Neighbourhood Centre under the energetic leadership of retired music teacher, Val Clark.
Preliminary details of possible courses for next year are shown on the next page. Members will be advised of final details as soon as possible.
SIGNS and SYMBOLS - Part 1
Who: Terry O’Brien (4384 2871)
Where: TBA
When: TBA - weekly for 7 weeks
What: NEW As we are all aware, the Cross is a symbol on a Christian Church, the crescent moon denotes Islam and a fish was the sign of the early Christians. Our present society is full of signs to indicate various institutions, eg, McDonalds and the Red Cross, as well as road signs. This course will endeavour to study the use and evolution of symbols in antiquity and how they have changed in the cultural context to the present society.
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LOOKING AROUND
Who: Eva Seale (4388 5843)
Where: TBA - see below
When: TBA - monthly - see below
What: NEW This is envisaged as a strolling, rather than a walking, group which will take time to look closely at our environment. The trees, birds, wildflowers - the changes made by man - places with historical significance. Nothing too scientific, just shared general knowledge. If you are interested in your environment but no longer feel safe venturing out alone or capable of strenuous walking then this is the course for you. As most destinations will involve travelling by car, it is anticipated that car-owners will be happy to share. Preferred days are 1st Thursday or 2nd Wednesday of month. Inaugural meeting only at Centre.
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CURRENT ISSUES - Discussion Group
Who: Val Clarke (4332 1544)
Where: TBA
When: TBA
What: CONT Group members select and prepare topics for discussion. Some guest speakers.
INTRODUCTION to BRIDGE
Who: Cam Rhodes (4332 4103)
Where: TBA
When: TBA
What: NEW For beginners. Bridge is a card game similar to 500 played by two pairs of partners. There will be four to six informal lessons of about two hours each.
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CHESS Club
Who: Dawn/Kevin Jones (4332 6139)
Where: TBA
When: TBA
What: NEW For beginners. A game of strategy played by two people. Ideal for couples on cold rainy nights when the TV is not worth viewing.
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BOOK Club
Who: Dorothy Hughes (4332 6950)
Where: TBA
When: TBA
What: CONT Bring a book you have just read and discuss it with others. Some newspaper reviews
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INTRODUCTION to COMPUTERS
Who: Tom Marish (4396 6800)
Where: TBA
When: TBA - 6 or 7 sessions - weekly
What: REPEAT Explanation of basic computer principles including hardware, software and jargon. Hands-on experience for beginners wishing to gain familiarity and confidence. Short intro to Windows 3.1. Some costs for notes, etc.