March 2015 NEWSLETTER Number 69

E-Mail: u3aredld@bigpond.net.au Office on ground floor, Room F5, F Block,

Cleveland District State High School, Russell Street, Cleveland, 4163 P. O. Box 1231

(Open 9.00-12.00 noon Mon–Fri during school term)

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Cover – I spy with my little eye ‘The Redlands U3A Ramblers’ – photo taken by Diana Adams U3A Redlands Management Committee

President Julie Porteous– (president@u3aredlands.com.au) Vice-President Don Clegg Secretary Iris Murray Tutor Liaison Officers - Lifestyle Christine Fletcher - Academic Melanie Smith Newsletter Editor Doreen Hill Office Coordinator Laraine Gon Chee Committee Member(Catering) Edwina Potter Committee Member(Publicity) Denise Kolcze Committee Member Don Stapleton ********************************************************************** Administrative Officer Janis Emadian Honorary Auditor Paul Claus Honorary Solicitor Keith Mole

Office Terms for 2015 2

nd Term 20 April / 26 June

3rd

Term 13 July / 18 September

4th Term 6 October/11 December

1st Term newsletter deadline

11 June 2015

Annual Events for 2015

Autumn Soirée------------------------------ Friday 1 May

Seniors Week Celebrations--------------- Saturday 16 to 24 August U3A Annual Breakfast----------------------- Monday 17 August

U3A Choir Concert---------------------------- Saturday 5 September

Tutors’ Forum ----------------------------- Wednesday 23 September

U3A AGM-------------------------------------- Monday 30 November

Tutors’ Christmas Function------------ Friday 4 December

Thank you to Salford Waters Retirement

Estate, Victoria Point, for again sponsoring our newsletter by providing the paper used for

printing this newsletter. A reminder - Salford Waters will hold the 21st

Kingfisher Art Show on 7 July 2015.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT WELCOME to all our new U3A members and welcome back to those of you who are returning to enjoy another year of Learning with Pleasure. Last year 1674 people enrolled as members of U3A Redlands District and I can see that 2015 will see this number increase even more. I’d like to thank all our Tutors and Activity coordinators for continuing to share their expertise, skills and time so we can offer such an extensive and interesting list of classes and courses in 2015. There are nearly 100 classes to choose from and this will ensure we continue learning and become more interesting people to know. Our Enrolment Day in January was well attended and considering the very hot weather and the road works just outside the hall, I would like to thank everyone involved for their tolerance and good humour on the day. The lucky door prize generously donated by Andrew Laming, Federal Member for Bowman, was won by Dale Andrew who is one of our computer volunteers. Dale and his wife have already enjoyed their two nights at Mantra Mooloolaba. And, I know you will be pleased to hear that we have been busy viewing alternative and suitably large halls with air conditioning for our January 2016 Enrolment Day. This year we have several new classes in Term 1 and 2. Christine Fletcher and Melanie Smith have been very busy sourcing new classes and venues – do keep an eye on our website home page for up to date news. On the subject of venues, unfortunately, many of our previously “free” rooms are now requiring some contribution to costs and the halls we hire through Council and various Churches have all increased their hire charges in the last few months. One good thing, the U3A Management Committee has not increased the annual membership fee this year and as some of our long standing members know, this has remained constant through the years. Being a member of U3A Redlands is still very affordable. Just recently, 18 of our Pedal for Pleasure cyclists under the leadership of Ken Busfield, have gone on a 7 day “Coastal Escape” Cycling tour from Sydney. Some of the ladies not cycling have gone on their own trip to Canberra with June Busfield – I’m hoping there will be plenty of happy snaps to put up on our website gallery soon. Future trips include a 10 day tour to Borneo – please phone the office to register your possible interest. Also recently we were saddened to hear of the loss of Ted Grant, past President, Camera Club Tutor and a friend to many. Ted hadn’t been well for a few years but he still joined in U3A activities and his memory will be cherished. Thank you Ted for all you did for our U3A – we will miss you and keep your family in our thoughts. On the social scene, the Committee is having an informal AUTUMN SOIRÉE on Friday evening 1st May 5pm to 7pm at the Lions Hut in Shore Street North, Cleveland. Tickets are available from the U3A Office and from Life in Australia and are $10 to include wine/beer/orange juice and finger food. Tea and coffee also provided. Come along for some conversation and a short

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interlude of musical entertainment provided by hidden talent in U3A! It will be a convivial evening. Lastly, a reminder not to miss attending the U3A Asia Pacific International Conference on 28th and 29th May being held in the Brisbane City Hall and hosted by U3A Network Qld. We have speakers from around the world and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to mingle and meet like minded people from U3A World. Please see the website www.u3aqldconference.org for more details and register as a delegate. U3A Redlands is offering free transport to and from the conference on both days from a central Cleveland point. Don’t delay on this one – it’s close to home and will be exceptionally GOOD. Julie Porteous – President – (president@u3aredlands.com.au)

DO NOT FORGET THIS SPECIAL EVENT

U3A Network Qld & Asia Pacific Alliance International Conference - Brisbane City Hall

28-29 May 2015

There will be International and Local Guest Speakers Visit the conference website www.u3aqldconference.org

or contact the U3A Office for up to date information

Full conference package $200 Two Day Conference $150

Conference Gala Dinner only $75 Free transport from Cleveland to Brisbane and return can be arranged by

contacting the U3A Office on 3821 3888

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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 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. $2.50)

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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. Reminder: You can become an affiliated member of other U3A Groups 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. 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 Books U3A Redlands…Our First Book of History/Fact, Poetry & Fiction The above book is still available at the office at a cost of $5.00. U3A Chess for Beginners The above book is still available at the office at a cost of $3.00. U3A Redlands Computer students using Google GMail Madeleine Mionnet has assembled a beginner’s guide workbook for Google GMail. It is available from the office for the cost of printing ($2.00) Leonie Taylor is a Local History Librarian at Cleveland Library She welcomes U3A members to her Local History Library talks. Farewell to our U3A friends Ted Grant, Shirley Cage, Val Bray and Dolly Olsson passed away this year. Do not forget to look on the internet for:

With contents such as:

Cognitive Fitness GEMs, Exercise GEMs, Diet GEMs, General GEMs, Information GEMs, Fun GEMs & Technical GEMs.

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Photos from U3A Tutors Christmas party, U3A Redlands Enrolment Day

& U3A Camera Club class with guest speaker Jason Buck

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CLASS UPDATES & NEWS ASTROLOGY BASICS Tiiu von Kymmel is starting this new class on Thursdays. YOGA & RELAXATION Tiiu von Kymmel is starting this new class on Mondays. MARINE SCIENCE Dick Lee is starting this new class but venue and time are TBA. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL LAW Greg Cudmore is starting this new class but venue and time are TBA. TEN AMAZING SCIENCE FACTS Richard is tutoring this class in Term 2. It will replace Astronomy for the layperson. MAHJONG The Thursday class with Lea King now starts at 8.15am. LAUGHTER YOGA now starts at 8.30am. FORENSIC CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY The venue has changed to Redlands Museum on Tuesdays but at present it is on hold for term 2. WATER AEROBICS. Vivienne is starting a new mixed (more energetic) Water Aerobics class on Thursdays. UNDERSTANDING ETHICS will return in term 4. BILLIARDS is no longer available due to lack of suitable venue. COOKING FOR MEN – EASY Barrie is restarting this class on 4th May MANDARIN- SELF HELP Group John King is starting a new class on Wednesdays, so that you can learn to converse in Mandarin. THE STORY OF ART AND DESIGN is a ten-week course which will take you on a fascinating pictorial journey through our visual history, from our earliest ancestors to today. You'll learn how the great masters of art created their works, and the social environment they lived and worked in. Artists will get lots of great tips for improving their own work and using master works as creative inspiration. Your tutor is Joy Hinckley, a former graphic design teacher with 30 years' experience in TAFE teaching. Joy has an entertaining and engaging presentation style. Here's what a Term 1 participant has to say: "I have found these sessions have opened me to looking at painting and art in a new light." FRENCH CONVERSATION - ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS Lucienne Michaux will start this class on Wednesday 22nd April. CANASTA - Marcell has changed the class times slightly.

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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)

CLASSES WITH DAY TO BE ADVISED BY THE TUTOR MARINE SCIENCE Dick Lee A study of the oceans including physical and ecological aspects, plants and animals. Venue and times TBA.

INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL LAW Greg Cudmore A review of the key features and workings of our criminal law. Venue and times TBA.

THE SILK ROAD – PAST AND PRESENT Paul Mawter A look at selected towns along the Silk Road. Venue and times TBA.

MONDAY BOOK APPRECIATION Group 1 and 2 Marian Davey 2.00 – 3.30pm Group 1 3rd Monday of month Group 2 2nd Monday of 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

COOKING FOR MEN - EASY Barrie Moore Starts 4th May 2.30 - 5.00pm 1st & 3rd Monday of month This is a class designed to show you how to cook simple meals. VENUE: Cleveland SHS Kitchens

FLOWER ARRANGING Shahin Master 1.30 - 3.30pm Practical step-by-step flower arrangements to demonstrate designs and techniques. VENUE: U3A Office, Cleveland SHS

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MONDAY continued

COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP Murray Porteous 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

LIFE IN AUSTRALIA John Butters 9.30 - 11.00am A great series of speakers on Australian life and history. Opportunities for lively discussion. VENUE: Donald Simpson Community Centre, Cleveland

SOCIAL TENNIS Merryl Peterson Limited numbers still welcome 4.00 – 6.00pm Mixed doubles in a social situation for intermediate standard and above. VENUE: Victoria Point Primary School Tennis Courts, Victoria Point

GENTLE WATER EXERCISES (MIXED) Pauline Clayton 11.30am - 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

WATER AEROBICS – Mixed Ian McFadzen 12.40pm - 1.40pm More energetic water exercises. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands COST: $5.00 per session

WATER AEROBICS – Mixed Les McFadzen 2.00pm – 3.00pm More energetic water exercises. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands COST: $5.00 per session

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).

VENUE: Binary Music Space, Cleveland Plaza, Bloomfield St

LAUGHTER - YOGA Christine McKinnon and Michele Wilkinson 8.30am on 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday Laughter exercises to improve health, wellbeing and make new friends. VENUE: The Redland Centre for Women, 27 Waterloo Street, Cleveland (upstairs)

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MONDAY continued

SOCIAL DANCE 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

TUESDAY BUYING AND SELLING ONLINE Madeleine Mionnet 2.00 – 3:30pm 2 weeks – 2nd and 9th June To Enrol: phone tutor How to set up and use Paypal, Ebay, and Gumtree including posting photos. Pre requisite – Basic computer knowledge required-bring your laptop VENUE: Volunteering Redlands, Raby Bay, Cleveland This course will be taught in term 2 only

BEGINNERS FACEBOOK Madeleine Mionnet 2.00 – 3:30pm 2 weeks 5th and 12th May To Enrol: phone tutor How to set up and manage a facebook account inc. posting photos Pre requisite – Basic computer knowledge required-bring your laptop VENUE: Volunteering Redlands, Raby Bay, Cleveland. This course will be taught in term 2 only

PIANO PERFORMANCE GROUP Margaret Ward 1st Tues of the month. 1.30 - 3.30pm VENUE: Various members homes

BOULES/PETANQUE Colin Grant 2nd & 4th Tuesday 9.30am Learn to play Petanque. VENUE: William Taylor Park, Moroondu Rd, Thorneside

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TUESDAY continued

ITALIAN LANGUAGE – Level 1 Modesta Santarossa 1.30 – 3.00pm VENUE: Contact Tutor

ITALIAN LANGUAGE - Level 2 and 3 Modesta Santarossa 9.45 - 11.30am Culture, grammar, conversation and translation. VENUE: Contact Tutor

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

FRENCH CONVERSATION - ADVANCED Jacques Folie 3.30 - 5.00pm A course aimed at students with a good French conversational ability and wishing to improve their skills. VENUE: Cleveland SHS Room F5

MAHJONG – GROUP 1 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: Cleveland Manor, Grant St, Cleveland

FORENSIC CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY Melanie Smith 1.00 – 3.00pm ON HOLD FOR TERM 2 This is a 10 week course. VENUE: Redlands Museum, The Nook, Smith St, Cleveland

PLAYREADING Barbara Wyllie 1st & 3rd Tues. 9.30 - 11.30am Plays are read and discussed and occasionally the group attends the theatre. VENUE: Contact Tutor

HISTORY – THE ROMAN WORLD Desley Loch 1.00 - 3.00pm 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. The course will cover briefly the ancient civilizations from the Stone Age to the collapse of the Roman Empire. VENUE: RSL Village, Moreton Shores, King Street, Thornlands

WATER AEROBICS – Mixed Brendan Watt 1.00 - 2.00pm More energetic water exercises. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands. $5.00 per session.

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TUESDAY continued

SCRAPBOOKING Margaret Moroney 1.30 - 4.00 pm If you enjoy collecting, displaying mementos, memories and photos this is the group for you. VENUE: Contact the tutor

SCRABBLE Rhondda Kelly 1.00 - 4.30pm Non-competitive friendly games - new or experienced players. VENUE: Salford Waters Retirement Estate, Victoria Point

UKULELE GRUBS (Greater Redlands Ukulele Band) A Ukulele Jam Session Bob Foster and Laurie Dyer 9.00am - 12noon 9.00 – 10.00am Beginners 10.00 – 12 noon Advanced Contact Chris Moss for more information. VENUE : Uniting Church Hall, Cleveland

ART DRAWING CLASS Wendy Jewell and Co-ordinater Hilary Martyn (This class is full) 9.30 – 11.30am 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month VENUE: Redland Museum, The Nook, Smith St, Cleveland

WEDNESDAY WATERCOLOUR ART Carolyn West 1.00 – 4.00pm Watercolour painting. VENUE: Donald Simpson Centre, Cleveland

CAMERA CLUB John Kolcze 3rd Wednesday 9.30 - 11.30am Learn photographic techniques. VENUE: Uniting Church Hall, Passage St, Cleveland

PRACTICAL ART Laurie Haylock 1.00 - 3.00pm Learn to enjoy painting using your eyes to see things you have not noticed before. VENUE: Cleveland Gardens

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

DANCE GROUP Terri Story From 9.00 – 10.00am Beginners in tap, jazz. VENUE: Thornlands Dance Palais

COOKS’ NIGHT OFF Marj Wallace 6.30pm Dining at different venues in the Redlands. First Wednesday in the month

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WEDNESDAY continued iPAD BASICS – USING YOUR APPLE iPAD Graham MacNish and Claire Dowton 10.00am - 12noon 5 weeks starting 8th April To Enrol: phone tutors A flexible, hands on course that introduces new APPLE iPad users to what it is, what it does, and what you can do with it. Prerequisite: Students must bring their APPLE iPad to the class VENUE: Volunteering Redlands, Raby Bay, Cleveland

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP Roy Evans 2.30 – 5.00pm 7 weeks starting 22 April. To Enrol: phone tutor Import images from camera to computer; basic editing using Photoshop ver 6, 11 and 12. Restore old photos, add special effects, enhance and save your pictures. Pre requisite – Basic computer knowledge required. VENUE: Room G5 - Cleveland SHS

COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP Murray Porteous 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

EASY PHOTO MANAGEMENT Christine Laker and Penny Stewart 1.00 – 2.30pm 6 weeks starting Wednesday 20th May To Enrol: phone Tutors Import pictures to your computer. Edit, organize and share your photos using email, facebook, etc. Add effects and save. Pre requisite – Basic computer knowledge required. Bring your laptop. VENUE: Volunteering Redlands, Raby Bay, Cleveland

ITALIAN LANGUAGE - Level 1 Modesta Santarossa 1.30 - 3.00pm An Italian introduction for beginners. VENUE: Contact Tutor

ITALIAN LANGUAGE - Level 4 Modesta Santarossa 9.45-11.30am The class covers a variety of subjects and is more advanced. VENUE: Contact Tutor

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WEDNESDAY continued MANDARIN-SELF HELP GROUP John King John King is the group co-ordinator 3.30 – 5.00pm Learning to converse in Mandarin. Venue: Cleveland SHS Room T3

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

CINEMA APPRECIATION Pam Pullar 9.50am 1st Wednesday of the month This group meets once a month (except in school holidays) to view, discuss and appreciate films. Cinema tickets cost $4.50 for pens, $5.50 others. VENUE: Cineplex - Victoria Point

PSYCHOLOGY John Jenkins 9.30 - 11.00am A guided group discussion touching on all aspects of psychology - answers to some of your questions. How do we learn about our world and behave the way we do? New and continuing students welcome. VENUE: Contact tutor

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Wills Powers of Attorney

Advance Health Directives

For Home Visits

Phone 0431 913722

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WEDNESDAY continued 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 SHS

FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT Sheila Giles 9.15 - 11.30am One class on 22nd April Learn gentle and interesting ways to relieve pain, improve movement and reduce stress. Wear loose comfortable clothing. Bring yoga mat or similar to lie on. COST: $4 VENUE: Donald Simpson Centre, Cleveland

FRENCH CONVERSATION - ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS Lucienne Michaux 3.00 – 4.15pm 10 weeks from 22nd April VENUE: Room F6 Cleveland SHS

PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE Lindsay Shepherd 10.00 - 11.30am History, influence and ideas of Philosophers from ancient Greece to 20th century. VENUE: Donald Simpson Centre, Cleveland

LAWN BOWLS FOR BEGINNERS Patricia Jackman 10.00 – 11.30am 6 weeks from 6th May Bowls supplied, bring hat, flat soled shoes or an old pair of socks VENUE: Capalaba Bowls Club, Ney Road, Capalaba COST: $2 including morning tea

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

WATER AEROBICS – Mixed Leone Pitman 12noon - 1.00pm More energetic water exercises. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands COST: $5.00 per session

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 Dr, Thornlands COST: $5.00 per session

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THURSDAY

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL/TOURISM Ken Charles 1st Thursday 9.30am 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

THE STORY OF ART AND DESIGN Joy Hickley 9.30 – 10.45am 10 weeks starting 23rd April 2015 From cave to cyberspace – this course traces the history of (mainly) Western art and design while considering society, technology, composition, mood and message. VENUE: Redlands Museum, The Nook, Smith St, Cleveland. COST: $4.00 per week

BOOK DISCUSSION (1) Lala Martin Pat Comer 3rd Thursday 10.00 - 11.30am Discussing contemporary novels available from local libraries. VENUE: Victoria Point Library

BOOK DISCUSSION (2) Pat Comer Lala Martin

2nd Thursday 1.30 - 3.00pm Discussing contemporary novels available from local libraries. VENUE: Victoria Point Library

ASTROLOGY BASICS Tiiu von Kymmel - contact by text or email only. 3.00 – 4.30pm Learning your basic astrological map. Plants/Houses. (Bring your birth time) VENUE:Room F6, Cleveland SHS

MIXED WATER AEROBICS Vivienne Wood 10.00 – 11.00am This class is more energetic. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands COST: $5.00 per session

ADULT LITERACY Julianne Whitehead 1.00pm Individually tailored class to meet literacy on a one to one basis. VENUE: Wellington Point-Contact Tutor

CANASTA Marcell Gorman 12.00 noon to 4.00pm VENUE: RSL Moreton Shores Village, King Street, Thornlands

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THURSDAY continued CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS – Intermediate Naomi Whitehouse 2.00 - 3.30pm 3rd Thursday VENUE: Contact Tutor

CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS–Intermediate Plus

Naomi Whitehouse 9.15 - 11.00am 3rd Thursday VENUE: Contact Tutor

CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS – Beginners Graham Applegate 2.00 - 3.00pm 2nd Thursday VENUE: U3A Office

FRENCH GRAMMAR INTERMEDIATE Yvonne Shepherd 3.30 – 5.00pm VENUE: Victoria Point Library

CREATIVE FLORAL DESIGN Lynda Reynolds 1.30 - 3.30pm 3rd Thursday Have fun with flowers & foliage whilst learning design & arrangement techniques. VENUE: Lions Club Hall, Cleveland

BOTANY IN THE BUSH Lynn Roberts and John Moss 3rd Thursday and Friday of the month 7.00am summer, 8.00am winter Nature walk for those interested in native plants. VENUE: Varied - programme supplied

FUN WITH JEWELLERY - Senior Cherrill Johnson 2.00 - 4.00pm An amusing and instructive introduction to jewellery making while in a social and friendly environment. VENUE: Contact tutor

FOOTLITES Pat Robertson 11.00 - 2.30pm Musical productions–singing, dancing and theatrical group. VENUE: Christian Faith Church, Thorn Street, Ormiston

QUILLING CARD MAKING Annette Wann 1.30 - 4.00pm How to make cards using the quilling technique VENUE: Cleveland Manor

PHILOSOPHY David Anderson 1.00 - 2.30 pm, every second Thursday Enjoy philosophical ideas from the Greeks through to the 21st century. VENUE: Renaissance Village, Victoria Point

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THURSDAY continued

GERMAN- BEGINNERS I Roy Nicolson 2.00 - 3.30pm A basic German course. VENUE: Contact the Tutor

MAHJONG Lea King 8.15 - 11.30am Please contact the Tutor for information about the group VENUE: Mandalay, Cnr Bay and Wellington Sts, Cleveland

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

ENGLISH/AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY-DANCE ADVANCED WORKSHOPS Betty Bowdler 9.30 - 11.30am (There is a waiting list) 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 Rooms, Cleveland

PATCHWORK QUILTING Sylvia Bridge 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

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

Its your road and yours alone,

others may walk it with you but

no one can walk it for you.

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A friend is someone who thinks

your a good egg even though

you are slightly cracked OR

Sometimes slightly scrambled!

STAMP & COIN COLLECTING John Hardman 2.00pm, 3rd Thursday The various facets of philately and numismatics.

VENUE: Uniting Church, 36 Passage Street (small hall)

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FRIDAY

CHESS Virginia Ridgley 10.00 - 12noon For people who enjoy playing chess and for those who would like to learn. VENUE: Cleveland Library

LUNCHEON CLUB Jean & Frank Howell

12.30pm Meet on the 3rd Friday of the month. VENUE: Various Redlands Restaurants

TEN AMAZING SCIENCE FACTS Richard Carroll 10.00 - 11.30am for 5 weeks starting 24th

April VENUE: Media Room, Renaissance Retirement Village, 36 Bunker Road, Victoria Point.

FUN WITH FRENCH INTERMEDIATE Lesley Economou 1.00 - 3.00pm Students need an elementary understanding of French VENUE: Contact Tutor

PEDALLING PATHFINDERS Jim Birmingham 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

BOTANY IN THE BUSH Lynn Roberts and John Moss 3rd Thursday and Friday of the month 7.00am summer, 8.00am winter Nature walk for those interested in native plants. VENUE: Varied - programme supplied

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

FUN WITH JEWELLERY Cherrill Johnson Intermediate 10.00 - 12 noon Beginners 2.00 - 4.00pm An amusing and instructive introduction to jewellery making while in a social and friendly environment. VENUE: Contact Tutor

MAHJONG Heather Brennan 8.30 - 11.30am VENUE: Mandalay, Cnr Bay and Wellington Sts. Cleveland -$4

WRITING FOR PLEASURE Robyn Bree 4th Friday in month 10.00am - 12.30pm For enquiries phone Robyn

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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 $5.00 per session

CLASSICS FOR PLEASURE Colin Grant 1.45 - 4.15pm 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

MIXED WATER AEROBICS Vivienne Wood 11.00 - 12.00noon More energetic water exercises. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands. $5.00 per session

MIXED WATER AEROBICS Mary Thomson 1.45 - 2.45pm More energetic water exercises. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands $5.00 per session

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 A local ride. VENUE: Cleveland Railway Station

PEDAL FOR PLEASURE Ken Busfield and David Sallows 1st Saturday Off road cycling on cycle paths. VENUE: Phone tutor

Customer to Tech Support: Hi, good afternoon, this is Martha, I

can't print. Every time I try, it says 'can't find printer'.

I've even lifted the printer and placed it in front of the monitor, but

the computer still says he can't find it..

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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.

U3A BREAKFAST CLUB 2015 Co-ordinator Sandra Ladbrooke

DATE CAFÉ ADDRESS TIME

26th April

Mila Café IGA Centre Cnr Old Cleveland and Allenby Rds

8.00am

31st May CC Café Harbourside Raby Bay 8.30am 28th June

Gypsy Café

165 Broadwater Tce, Redland Bay

8.30am

A person cannot discover new oceans unless

they have the courage to lose sight of the shore – Andre Gide

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL Tutor Ken Charles 1st Thursday Program Topic

2nd April Julie Porteous - Suez Canal & Surrounds

7th May Diana Webster - Amsterdam - Budapest - River Cruise

4th June Julie Feher - Touring - Victoria & New South Wales

2nd July Catherine Bishop - Between 2 Seasons - Japan

How do you make a band stand?-----------Hide all of the chairs

U3A –COIN and STAMP GROUP Tutor John Hardman 3rd Thursday Program topics for 2015 meetings

16 April Militaria

21 May Queensland 18 June Motor Vehicles – Private and Commercial

THE INTELLECTS

Two retired professors were vacationing with their wives at a hotel in the

Tablelands. They were sitting on the veranda one summer evening watching the

sun set. The history professor asked the psychology professor, “Have you read

Marx?” To which the professor of psychology replied, “Yes and I think it’s these

pesky wicker chairs”---------------

Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.

Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

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U3A REDLANDS RAMBLERS

PROGRAMME TERM 2 2015 - START 7.00am Walks are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, excluding school holidays. We enjoy early morning walks for up to 2 hours - from 6.30am in summer and 7am 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.

Apr 23

7.00am Penny’s Walk. Meet at 14 St James Rd Birkdale. The walk will encompass parts of the Lota/Tingalpa Creeks catchment areas. Moderate.

164 A20

May 14 7.00am Wynnum Mangrove Board Walk (Bird Hide?). Meet at end of Wading Pool, near entrance to Jetty. Easy walk followed by morning tea at a local café.

143 K19

May 28

7.00am Brisbane Koala Park, Alperton Rd. Difficult, need walking pole. Bring morning tea.

203 E15

June 11 7.00am Redland Bay. Meet at Sel Outridge Park, next to Redland Bay Hotel. Easy.

226 N 15

June 25 Meeting point at 10.00am

BIG DAY OUT at Mt Mee, north of Brisbane. More information on separate sheet during the term.

GROWING OLDER IS LIKE MAKING PUDDING

YOU GET LUMPS IF YOU DO NOT STIR

Quote by Henry Thoreau: What is the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?

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. U3A BOTANY IN THE BUSH

PROGRAMME TERM 2 2015 (Discover Australian Plants) 3rd Thursday and Friday of the month (except for January)

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 program 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 (L of D): indicates length of walk, etc. (1 =very easy, 2=easy, =moderate). Botany in the Bush Costs:

Once only $10 per person ($12 per household) for photocopies and equipment use:

payable in March. $6 for 2014 members already having information sheets.

AUTUMN DATE TIME DESTINATION DIRECTIONS/DETAILS L OF D

April 16/17

7.20am

Coochiemudlo Island, via Colburn Ave., Victoria Point

Meet at jetty at Victoria Pt. Catch 7.30 am ferry. Bring Seniors/Pension card for $4.00 return fare and snack for a beachside break. Extended Walk Offered. UBD 227: B;1

2

May 21/15

8.00am Ford Road Conservation Area/Buhot Creek, Avalon Rd., Sheldon

Use carpark of Don & Christine Burnett Conservation Area, at left side of major bend as Avalon Rd. becomes Ford Rd. UBD 223: M;13

2

June 18/19

8.00am Serpentine Creek Conservation Area, Redland Bay

Park on left just as you turn into Rocky Passage Rd., Redland Bay. Extended Walk Offered (to stone hut). UBD 266: K;6

2

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U3A “LIFE IN AUSTRALIA” PROGRAMME FOR TERM 2, 2015 9.30am Mondays in the Donald Simpson Community Centre, Cleveland.

Cost: $4.00 per session for hall hire and morning tea.

Programme Managers : John Butters, Gloria and Paul Claus. Coordinators: Rhondda Kelly, Brian Hedges, Glenice Palmer, Arthur Hall, Arthur Youngman, Syd Abrahams, Col Harding, Richard Egglesfield.

April 20th PROF ROLY SUSSEX with MOOCs (Massive Open On line Courses)

and how education is changing. Intro by Arthur H

April 27th GARY AND NICKY BURKE, from SCANGUARD: “How to protect your

credit card details.” Intro by Col

May 4th ABC TV production DVD “ The Life and Antarctic adventures of Sir Douglas Mawson.” Intro by John

May 11th KEVIN LEE, modern explorer to the Antarctic.”Life down there and

the Mawson Hut.” Intro by Rhondda

May 18th ANNE-MARIE PRIESTLEY , Former Educator with Territory Aboriginal Communities “What I, as the teacher, learnt: Aspects of traditional indigenous culture”. Intro by Syd

May 25th HEART FOUNDATION presentation by Sue Hines and other volunteers. Powerpoint presentation and questions answered on how to care for

our hearts. Intro by Glenice

June 1st MATTHEW FLINDERS in “the Norfolk” in Moreton Bay,

at Coochiemudlo and Bribie. Powerpoint and DVD by John

June 8th QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY

June 15th

BUS TRIP to Bribie Is.; Visit to the Community Arts’ Centre and

Flinders’ memorial as well as the new museum, with tribute to

famous artist, Ian Fairweather ; lunch at Bribie Sports’ Club.

Total Cost: $30. DVD on Australia back at the Donald Simpson Centre for those not on the trip. Care of Richard and Arthur

June 22nd

Councillors Wendy Boglary, Lance Hewlett, Craig Ogilvie and Julie

Talty: Powerpoint presentation of the future plan for the Redlands. Council response including care of the Redland City Environment.

Recording of U3A Members’ response and commentary. Intro by Brian

2015 Term 2 ends June 26th Term 3 commences July 13th

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U3A PEDAL FOR PLEASURE & SOCIAL CYCLING

U3A PEDAL FOR PLEASURE Program for 2015 (April to July) - 1st Saturday each month

Tutors: David Sallows and Ken Busfield

Date Meet Time Ride

4 April Cleveland RS

7.10am Beautiful Bays of Redland Bay to Point

Talburpin; rtn by Parks Route

2 May Cleveland RS

Des. Roma

Street

7.00am Enoggera Creek and Ithaca Creek Bikeways.

Return from Albion Station.

6 June Cleveland RS 7.10am Ormiston, Alex. Hills to Scribbly Gum and Greater Glider Conservation Areas, Indigiscapes Capalaba

4 July Cleveland RS Des: Norman Park Rtn. From Park Road

7.00am Mowbray Park; Dockland; Goodwill Bridge; Coronation Drive; Wesley Hospital; New Botanic Gardens; Toowong; Schonnel Bridge; Park Rd

U3A SOCIAL CYCLING

Program for 2015 (April to July) – 3rd Saturday each month Tutor: Ken Busfield

Date Meet Time Ride

18 April Cleveland RS

8.10am Local ride around Ormiston

16 May Cleveland RS

Des. Lota

8.00am Lota wetlands, bayside to Wellington point;

train from Wellington Point

20 June Cleveland RS

8.10am Bikeways around Cleveland

18 July Cleveland RS

8.10am Local ride around Thornlands

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Notes for both programs: The 7(8)-00 am times are for catching the 7(8)-09 train from Cleveland. Riders from Ormiston, Wellington Pt., Birkdale and Thorneside, please catch this train at your station. The 7(8)-10 am times are designed for riders from Ormiston, Wellington Pt., Birkdale and Thorneside to travel to Cleveland by train before departing on bikes All rides are on bikeways or quiet back roads. Only where essential are major roads accessed or crossed. Only occasional hills are encountered Pedal for Pleasure rides are from 30 to 50 km long, Social Cycling rides are about 15 km long with plenty of rest (coffee) stops. Provisional program. Please check Redland City Bulletin U3A news on week before each ride for details of possible changes.

THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT HERE IN OUR OWN COUNTRY!

We must put a stop to this immediately! Have you noticed that stairs are getting steeper, groceries heavier and everything

is getting further away. Yesterday I walked to the corner and I was dumbfounded

to discover how long my street has become!

And, you know, people are less considerate now, especially the young ones. They

speak in whispers all the time.

I also think they are much younger than I was at the same age. On the other hand,

people my own age are so much older than I am. I ran into an old friend the other

day and she had aged so much that she didn’t even recognise me. I got to thinking

about the poor dear while I was combing my hair this morning, and in doing so, I

glanced at my own reflection......well, REALLY NOW – even mirrors are not made

the way they used to be!

Clothing manufacturers are less civilised these days. They have started to label

size 10 or 12 dresses as size 18 or 20. Do they think we do not notice?

I’d like to call up someone in authority to report what is going on, but the

telephone company is in on the conspiracy too: they’ve printed the phone book in

such small type that no one could ever find a number

ARE WE UNDER ATTACK!

If undelivered return to U3A Redlands DistrictO

A ‘once only’ fee of $2 per person is required to cover photocopying. Other requirements are bike, water bottle, money for train and coffee etc. en

route. and membership of U3A Redlands.