Where would we be without internet and email in these times? Horst has directed us to good resources and advised us on where to focus our private study to overcome deficiencies in our German expression. With good weather and as permitted, a few members have been meeting weekly in the open air. Altogether, everyone is progressing at their own pace.

As I write this, we are about to meet to discuss plans for next year. I should be able to report on this next newsletter.
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Pauline Bailey

Having not met face to face in August and the more contagious Delta variant ravaging the Shepparton community, a decision was made to move to remote interaction. Predictably, no sooner than this was arranged the emergency abated. Nonetheless, rather than be left frustrated again, the intention is that we shall not meet for the remainder of the year.

The format is similar to that when Covid restricted U3A at the beginning of last year. That is, the phone is the medium for spoken expression and email for written expression. The difference is that all communication is to Horst, whose first language is German.

All members have elected to write in German and most have taken the opportunity to have work  corrected. This is akin to have individual tutoring and is wonderful for having individual needs addressed. Participants write about anything of their choosing.

Half the members have taken up the option of speaking by telephone. Often hearing difficulties have been the reason for not doing so. We are sticking to the usual fortnightly structure, making times for the next phone call before hanging up.

This seems to be ticking along well. We are indebted to Horst for his willing commitment to the group. If there are others out there who would like to be involved, please let me know.
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Pauline Bailey
0434 147 605