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U3A Gold Coast Incorporated – SEPTEMBER news issued 1 October 2019 - Page 1 of 6
Management Committee EXECUTIVE:
President Marvin Summers
Vice- President Jenny Broughton
Secretary Michael McDonald
Treasurer Sally Gemmell
ORDINARY: Alice Fairley
Paul Miles
Neil Marshall
Kathleen Power
Officers and Volunteers Class Coordinator Alice Fairley
Office Coordinator Kathleen Power
Fire Warden, Australia Fair Lyn Sturm
Social Convenors Margaret Karakatsanis
Pat Jones
Newsletter Publisher Marvin Summers
We are grateful to the Office of Hon Rob Molhoek MP for
Southport for the printing of this Newsletter.
President’s Message
Welcome aboard Kath on becoming a member of the
Management Committee. Kath volunteered at the General
Meeting to fill one of the casual vacancies on the Management
Committee until elections of a new Management Committee is
held at the AGM in March 2020.
The increase of 2020 Membership fees by $10, effective from
1 October 2019 when we take 2020 registrations, was approved
at the General Meeting, together with an automatic increase in
accordance with the minimum CPI figure at the end of
September of each year, rounded up or down to the nearest
dollar. This CPI increase will apply to New and Renewal annual
registrations and Semester 2 New registrations.
As we are heading towards the end of 2019, we will be asking for volunteers to help finish the painting at Margaret Street which is anticipated to be done in the first week of when we close down. So, my friendly members in Margaret Street, get ready for this big ask - won't be long before you hear - you can see the difference it has made to the lower level.
Marvin Summers (President)
Newsletter Learning for Pleasure
Together, we will shape our U3A group to be the best
SEPTEMBER news issued 1 Oct 2019 PATRON - Councillor Dawn Crichlow OAM
ABN 17 993 804 260
Inside this Issue
Important Dates
Members - Identity Badges
Membership Fee Increase for 2020
New Class for 2020 - SELF
A Workshop too good to refuse
Lunch Get-together
Toowoomba - pics
Social Activities
Theatre Outings
How to contact us
Office:
Level 1 (Shop 1074), Australia Fair, Southport
Phone: 07 5591 6671
Margaret Street Venue:
Phone: 07 5532 1516
Address all correspondence to:
The Secretary
U3A Gold Coast Inc
PO Box 3365
Australia Fair Q4215
Email: [email protected]
Web: u3agoldcoast.weebly.com
Facebook: U3A Gold Coast Inc Southport
Office Hours:
9.00am-3.30pm : Monday to Thursday
9.00am-3.00pm : Friday
U3A Gold Coast Incorporated – SEPTEMBER news issued 1 October 2019 - Page 2 of 6
IMPORTANT DATES
QUEENS BIRTHDAY
7 October - Public Holiday
VOLUNTEERS & TUTORS LUNCH
Friday 25 October No Classes held - Office closed
CHRISTMAS PARTY - LUNCH
Thursday 28 November to be held at Southport Bowls Club No Classes held - Office Closed
SEMESTER 2 - END FOR 2019
Friday 6 December 2019
Members Identity Badges
RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2020 -
well, don’t forget to bring your badge in for
stamping to prove you are a paid up member
for 2020. It will be a GREEN stamp for 2020:
GREEN is the stamp colour
for 2020
Thank you, Management Committee
Fee Increase - 2020 Membership Registrations
It was resolved at the General Meeting held on 17 September that Membership fees for 2020 be
increased by $10. We will be taking Registrations for 2020 from 1 October this year, so BE
QUICK IF YOU WANT TO ENROL INTO THE CLASS OF YOUR CHOICE FOR NEXT YEAR NOW -
it will be first in, first served.
Membership fees are now as follows:
RENEWAL $75.00
NEW $85.00
For your information and I encourage members to view the Minutes of the General Meeting which can be
found on our Web Site by clicking onto the following link:
<https://u3agoldcoast.weebly.com/general-meertings.html>
New Class for 2020 - SELF
Become yourSELF in a fun environment - built on words with a twist. You'll go home 'on a high'
because you have enjoyed yourself and laughed so much, and learnt something possibly useless
but fun - you'll learn to like yourself, to express yourself, gain confidence and work wonders on your
self esteem.
S = self, E = esteem, expression, L = laughter, learning, F = friendship, facts.
Class details : 1st and 3rd Wednesday in the Study Room at Australia Fair from 9.00am to 11.00 am
U3A Gold Coast Incorporated – SEPTEMBER news issued 1 October 2019 - Page 3 of 6
A 'WORKSHOP' too good to refuse!
The U3A Advanced Ukulele Group were
offered at short notice by the talented Cathy
Welsford and Ange Smith of 'The Wild Women
of Anywhere Beach' Ukulele Group to hold a
Strumming Tricks and Tips workshop which
was held on Saturday afternoon 21 September.
The anticipation and excitement of our
Volunteer Tutors and fellow members of the
U3A Ukulele groups were not disappointed and
spent a captivating three hours absorbing
information and skills to broaden their
experience.
It provided the opportunity to learn about Percussion
Strumming Techniques which included 'chunking',
'triplets' and 'flourish or roll'.
The skills we were taught will, with considerable
practice, enable us to teach other members of the
U3A Ukulele groups in the future.
Cathy and Ange treated us to a couple of unique
songs they have written and recorded themselves -
most enjoyable.
The Advanced Ukulele group would like to thank
U3A for allowing us to access the hall on a Saturday
afternoon to conduct this workshop.
U3A Gold Coast Incorporated – SEPTEMBER news issued 1 October 2019 - Page 4 of 6
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
U3A took up whole of the coach and the
day turned on the perfect weather for
everyone to enjoy the beautiful display of
flowers that Toowoomba proudly celebrates
every year.
Snapshots
Monthly Lunch Get-togethers
NEXT LUNCH:
Date: Saturday 26 October 2019
Where: KOKONUT WILLEY'S
GRAND HOTEL, LABRADOR
11.30 am for 12 noon
Toowoomba trip
U3A Gold Coast Incorporated – SEPTEMBER news issued 1 October 2019 - Page 5 of 6
NORTHERN RIVERS DAY TOUR
Get your cameras ready for the opportunity to take amazing photos.
Travelling from the Gold Coast, we go around the Hinze dam, heading south to the picturesque rock formation and waterfall of the Natural Bridge where you will have morning tea.
In the heart of the Tweed Valley, at the foothills of Mount Warning is beautiful rain forest, paddocks and wildlife. In one of the breathtaking valleys is Chillingham where you will find Buck’s Farm and can buy unique and often unheard of fruits.
Its hard to leave this amazing farm, but we need to go for lunch, which is a surprise but you will get a hot meal with tea/coffee and then we will follow the coastal road with glorious views back to the Gold Coast.
When: TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER
Pick up: 7.45am for 8.00am outside Southport RSL Club (Palmers Coaches)
Cost: $60.00 includes morning tea and lunch
$5.00 deposit paid in full by FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER
Social Activities
U3A Gold Coast Incorporated – SEPTEMBER news issued 1 October 2019 - Page 6 of 6
ROALD DAHL'S
CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Step inside a world of pure imagination and book to see Roald Dahl's 'CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY”.
It promises a delectable treat featuring songs from the original film, including Pure Imagination, The Candy Man, together with a brand new Broadway score.
COMING TO THE LYRIC THEATRE IN 2020
We have a small allocation of seats at the following prices:
Seniors Concession / Children $70 per ticket Non-concession $90 per ticket
Our booking is for:
1.00 pm TUESDAY 14 APRIL 2020
However, full payment is required by: FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019
Early payment is necessary as the Theatre requires full payment mid-January 2020 when U3A is closed, and I will be away from late November 2019. Please make a diary note of this payment date when making your reservation.
This musical will be fun and the staging memorable. Get ready for the chance to experience the wonders of Wonka !
Book NOW for an enjoyable afternoon in APRIL next.
Thank you – Patti Pick (Convenor)
Theatre Outings