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Regional easing of Lockdown #6

10/8/2021

We are closed, then open, then closed again... then open, again!

With the relaxation of restrictions in regional areas on Monday 9 August from 11.59pm, classes in the U3A Meeting Room will resume at 2pm on Tuesday 10 August with Tech Talks, while classes at the Hub will recommence with the Harmony Group on Thursday 12 August at 10am. All relevant guidelines are to be followed. Outdoor activities which can be run in separated groups each of 10 people (including convenor) can recommence from Wednesday 11 August. Facemasks are mandatory indoors and outdoors.

Our Covid Plan is continuously being revised - click here to read Version 4. Remember, it is most important to sign in to all venues with the QR Code using the Services Victoria App. A Sign in sheet is also available.

Dorothy

Are you interested in attending or hosting Zoom meetings?

3/8/2021

Would you like to learn how to use, or refresh your skills in using, Zoom? We are looking at offering a number of options, including

providing online resources for you to work on at home followed by at least one 'practice' zoom meeting with a mentor
a Zoom ‘mini’ course of two small group sessions at U3A plus two practice zoom meetings at home.
a refresher session for people who have used Zoom in the past, but feel 'rusty'.

Interested in finding out more? Call Bev on 0478 607 838 or fill in the on-line application below:.

Submit

Looking for ways to keep motivated during social isolation?

3/8/2021

Check out these links to the ‘Victoria Together’ website at https://www.together.vic.gov.au/ for engaging resources grouped under the following categories:
(click on the category to go to the resources)

Art
Children
Dance
Design
Film & Literature
Fitness & Wellbeing
Games
Music
Nature & Wildlife
Science & Technology
Sport
Theatre

U3A Member Nina was introduced to this site by her daughter, thinks it's fantastic, and highly recommends it. We do, too. Enjoy!

Covid Safe Plan for U3A Benalla Version 4

1/8/2021

There is a QR code at the Benalla Senior’s Centre which must be used when entering the Benalla Senior’s Centre. There will be a manual sign in sheet for those members who require it. The Convenor or a person designated by the Convenor will act as Sign in Marshall to ensure all U3A Members are signed in.
Attendance Records. An Attendance record for each class will be located on the Table outside the U3A room or other venue being used by U3A Benalla. Every person entering the U3A room or other venue will be ticked off on this attendance record. U3A Benalla will hold in another location the phone number and address of all members attending groups or classes. If a person is not currently enrolled for this particular group or class, they are to write their name and phone number legibly on the attendance sheet.
Members when attending U3A Benalla groups, classes or functions are required to keep 1.5 meters apart at all times.
Maximum group size for U3A members when attending U3A Benalla groups, classes or functions is 10, at a density of not more than 1 person per 4 square meters of floor space. Each group of 10 must stay the same and cannot change or mingle.
Members when attending U3A Benalla groups, classes or functions are required to wear a face mask when indoors if this is currently mandated by the Victorian State Government.
Hand sanitizer will be provided at the entrance to the U3A Benalla room and any other venue being used by U3A. Members of U3A Benalla are requested to use the hand sanitizer when entering the room.
Hand wipes will be provided for Convenors or their assistants to wipe down furniture such as chairs, tables and door handles after each class held in the U3A Benalla room or other venue being used by U3A Benalla.
Any member of U3A Benalla who is feeling unwell is asked not to attend a class or group to which they belong, but instead get tested for COVID 19 after phoning Benalla Health to make an appointment.

Dorothy Webber, President
30 July 2021

Regional easing of Lockdown #6

Are you interested in attending or hosting Zoom meetings?

Expression of Interest in learning how to participate in Zoom meetings

Looking for ways to keep motivated during social isolation?

Covid Safe Plan for U3A Benalla Version 4

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