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'We have some course ideas moving through the pipeline...'

1/7/2024

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The Month Overview Timetable for Semester 2 was included with the July newsletter and is available on the website. The most notable changes are the commencement of the weekly Spanish course being convened by Alejandro Diaz on Saturday 6 July from 10 to 12; and the return on Tuesday 16 July from 10 to 12 of the Enjoying the Internet course with Dawn Stephens 0418 552 932, both courses being held in U3A Classroom 1.

There are some scheduling changes, with Ukes4Fun’s move to 11.30am to 1.30pm enabling a break for those who also attend Exercises for Fun, which finishes at 11.  Changes mentioned elsewhere in the newsletter, include the Family Research ‘4th Thursday’ course taking a spell during Semester II.  Groups actively looking for members in Semester 2 include Chess, Lifeball and Recorder. The convenors would love to hear from you.

Timetables for Semester 2 activities are available in the drop-down box under the 'Join' button on the top menu, with Enrolment Information for new members soon available at the RedB4 Book Shop.   If you decide to take a new course in Semester 2, add your name to the roll after attending the first session.

We have ideas moving through the pipeline for a short course on ‘Keeping Safe in Cyber Space’ with Barry O’Connor; and a course including drawing and water colour mixing by local botanical artist Margaret Zaal. 

If you have ideas for a new course you would like to convene, or a course which interests you and may interest others, please contact me.


Anne Nelson
​0438 447 379
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'We are pleased to announce our first Spanish Course!'

2/6/2024

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We are pleased to announce our first Spanish course will be commencing in July this year. The tutor, Alejandro Diaz, was a teacher in Columbia and moved here approximately five months ago.  Married with a little boy, Alejandro is living in Goorambat and works during the week.  The class will be held weekly on a Saturday morning from 10 to 12 midday in Classroom 1 commencing on July 6th.  Alejandro is looking forward to teaching Spanish as he feels the community has helped him greatly, and he would like to give back to the community. Please contact me if you would like to join this group.

A reminder that Dawn Stephens is conducting her popular course ‘Enjoying the Internet’ in Semester 2, commencing on 16th July 2024. This will be held in Room 1 on the third Tuesday at 10am. If you would like to join members who registered earlier this year, please contact Dawn on 0418 552 932.

If you have ideas for new courses you would like to convene, or which are of interest to you and may be of interest to others, please contact me, or register your ideas on the Program Suggestions page of the website.

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Anne Nelson 0438 447 379
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    Membership Officer Len Jeffers is a 'go to' person for Convenors.  As well as managing memberships, Len disseminates the Course/Activities Guide and Timetables and  supports convenors to send out emails to group members.
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    Course Coordinator Anne Nelson is the contact person for potential convenors with an idea for a U3A Benalla course.  Contact Anne on 0438 447 379.  Anne is also available to talk with any Convenors who need assistance.

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