​Spring is here and it's time to catch up on U3A Benalla news in September's Newsletter.
 
The Newsletter can be found on this hyperlink - U3A Benalla Newsletter September 2023.
 
Thank you so much to the convenors, newsletter correspondents and photographers who contributed to our newsletter this month!
 
Happy reading!

It is that time of the month again when you can settle back with a beverage of your choice and read the August Newsletter.

Last month a number of Newsletters were not delivered to their respective mailboxes due to a problem with the sending programme.   If that occurs again remember that you can access the current newsletter via the U3a Benalla Webpage.

The hyperlink to this month's edition is U3A Benalla Newsletter August 2023.

​Heather Wallace

Once again it is time to catch up on what has been happening at the Benalla U3a over the past month.    Hope you enjoy this month’s Newsletter which can be found by clicking on the link U3A Benalla Newsletter July 2023 - or on the 'button' at the top of the right hand column.  

Also included on the last page is a copy of the month overview timetable program for Semester 2.    

Enjoy,

Heather Wallace
Newsletter Editor

Email:  newsletter.u3abenalla@gmail.com
Phone:   0418353244

It's time to settle into a comfy chair to read the June U3A Benalla Newsletter.  

The Newsletter can be found on this hyperlink - U3A Benalla Newsletter June 2023.  Thank you so much to the convenors, newsletter correspondents and photographers for contributing to our newsletter each month!

The Semester II Course Guide and Timetable documents are now available on the 'Join Us' page of the website  - here are the direct links if you would like to browse through them:
2023 U3A Benalla Program Guide Semester 2
2023 U3A Benalla Timetable - Month Overview
2023 Full Timetable with Dates

Happy reading!

Daylight saving finishes tomorrow and we all have an extra hour sleep-in so don’t forget to put your clocks back an hour tonight.

Here is the link to the April Edition of the U3A Benalla Newsletter -  U3A Benalla Newsletter April 2023.  

​It is full of interesting articles and I hope you all enjoy reading it

Heather Wallace

I hope you are enjoying the lovely Autumn days and cool nights.    It is such a lovely time of the year, golden and red trees, clear skys with the birds singing in the background.

Attached is the link to the March edition of the Newsletter.    As we have a number of new groups, the Newsletter has grown somewhat.    Take your time to read the news from Benalla U3A.    

To read the Newsletter, click on the following hyperlink  U3A Benalla Newsletter March 2023 .

Enjoy

Heather Wallace
Newsletter Editor

Email:  newsletter.u3abenalla@gmail.com
Phone:   0418353244

Welcome to the first Newsletter for 2023 which has lots of photos of enrolment day and end of year activities, together with reports from December 2022 and information on courses being run in 2023.
 
We welcome new Convenors to the U3A Benalla family and hope that you have an enjoyable year working with your respective groups.
 
Interested in becoming a Committee member at Benalla U3A for the coming year?     The AGM is being held at the March Meet and Mingle meeting, click on this hyperlink to download a copy of the Nomination Form for Committee.
 
For new Members, to read the Newsletter, click on the following hyperlink  U3A Benalla Newsletter February 2023 and the Newsletter which is on the U3A Website will be opened on your computer for you to read.   
 
Enjoy,
 
Heather Wallace
Newsletter Editor

Email:  newsletter.u3abenalla@gmail.com
Phone:   0418353244
 

Where has the year gone?   Only two weekends to go and Christmas will be upon us.    I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a safe, Happy New Year.

The link to the December Newsletter is U3A Benalla Newsletter December 2022 - it is also available on this page, the home page and the News page.

There will be no newsletter in January, however reports and photographs submitted during December will be added to the website and included in February’s newsletter.

Registration Day for U3A Benalla is being held on Wednesday 11 January, 2023 commencing at 9.30am in the Seniors Auditorium.    Full details of courses and timetable will be forwarded to you by Email at the end of December for you to peruse and select  the courses you would like to attend.    Details of new courses being offered can be found in this Newsletter and on the U3A Website.

Look forward to seeing you all at Registration day on Wednesday 11 January 2023.

Heather Wallace

Hello everyone.  It's still wet and wintery!  

The November Newsletter can be found on the link  U3A Benalla Newsletter November 2022.

There are still spaces for the Christmas lunch and break up to be held at the King River Cafe on Wednesday 23rd November.  The booking form can be found at the link U3A Benalla Christmas Lunch and Breakup Form. Money can be left at RedB4 books next to Hide's Bakery by November 9th – don’t forget to put your name and phone number on the envelope.  

Also, a reminder that links to the Newsletter can be found on the home page, news page, drop down menu and also on the side menu of this page if you are away or just want to catch up on back issues (just scroll down).

Heather
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What a lovely couple of days this weekend has produced.      It is so good to feel some warmth at last.

The October Newsletter can be found on the link  U3A Benalla Newsletter October 2022.

The Christmas lunch and break up will be held at the King River Cafe, the booking form can be found at the link U3A Benalla Christmas Lunch and Breakup Form.

Just a reminder that the Newsletter can be found on the U3A Benalla internet page, if you are away or just want to catch up on back issues.

Enjoy this bumper issue,


Heather Wallace

Good evening all,
 
Spring is here, at last.     Now we can watch the blossoms bloom, the bulbs coming to life, leaves sprouting on the deciduous trees, blue skies and spring rains.    Not only are the plants making their mark in our gardens, but we can watch the lambs, calves and foals romping around in paddocks.   Such a beautiful time of the year
 
Click the link to the September edition of the U3a Newsletter - U3A Benalla Newsletter September 2022.    There is a lot to read about – what happened last month and what is going to happen in the coming month and more.
 
Enjoy
 
Regards
 
Heather Wallace
Editor – U3a Benalla Newsletter
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Good evening all

It is nearly Spring.    The plants will start responding to the upcoming warmer days and our gardens will be full of colour again.     Once these frosty mornings abate, we can look forward to some really warm, Spring days.

The link for the August Newsletter is U3A Benalla Newsletter August 2022.    I hope you enjoy this month’s edition.

Regards,

Heather Wallace
Phone:   0418 353 244

What a beautiful, sunny weekend we have just enjoyed.    It maybe cold at night, but we can rug up and enjoy our days.

As you will see when reading the Newsletter, June has been a very busy with a number of exciting activities taking place.

The Link for the July issue is U3A Benalla Newsletter July 2022

The timetables for the next Semester activities are available in the drop down box under 'Join' button on the top menu..

Heather Wallace
Newsletter Editor

Email:  newsletter.u3abenalla@gmail.com
Phone:   0418353244

​Good evening all

Brrrrr;  isn’t it cold.    Just as well the June Newsletter is ready for you to read, whilst you are cosy and warm at home.     Hope you do enjoy this months issue, which can be found at the following link : U3A Benalla Newsletter June 2022

Regards,

Heather Wallace
Newsletter Editor

Email:  newsletter.u3abenalla@gmail.com
Phone:   0418353244

Today is the 1st May, where is the time flying.     Attached is your Newsletter for May.     All you have to do is click on the link,  get yourself a tea or coffee, sit back and relax and read.    The link is U3A Benalla Newsletter May 2022 

I hope you enjoy this month's issue.


Heather Wallace
Newsletter Editor

Email:  newsletter.u3abenalla@gmail.com

Autumn has finally arrived.    I think it is a lovely time of the year, with the change of colours in our trees, cooler days and nights.   Now you have the April Newsletter to read as well.  

Click on the following link  U3A Benalla Newsletter April 2022 to access this month's Newsletter.   

Enjoy!


Heather Wallace
Newsletter Editor

Email:  newsletter.u3abenalla@gmail.com

Autumn has arrived and with a bit of luck less humid weather and lovely colours in our gardens and trees.     It is good to see some rain which has be desperately need for our gardens.    

Here are the links to the March Newsletter and Nomination form for the Committee of U3A Benalla.   If you would like to be on the Committee please complete a form and return to Geraldine McCorkell by 9th March. 

U3A Benalla Newsletter March 2022  

Nomination Form

Heather Wallace
Newsletter Editor

Email:  newsletter.u3abenalla@gmail.com
Phone:   0418353244

Whenever I meet anyone these last few days the topic of conversation is ‘how are you coping with this humid weather’.     We have had plenty of rain (good for the garden), lots of thunder and lightning (not good for my dog who is scared of storms), and lots of humidity (which makes me think twice about going for a walk, shopping etc.    Even the chore of hanging the washing on the line one gets very wet & it is exhausting).     Once the weather settles we can once again enjoy the wonderful autumn weather.  So looking for the cool change we have been promised by the BOM.
 
This month’s newsletter has limited reports as classes only commenced today.    It will be so good to get back into attending activities, catching up with old ‘classmates’ and welcoming the new.    So much to look forward to.
 
To access this month's newsletter, click on the direct link -  U3A Benalla February Newsletter 2022   to open the document.   By opening the link, there is no reason to attach a document.  Links to the current newsletter are also available each month on the U3A Benalla website.

When you visit the website, spend some time looking at the various drop down menus and their contents.    The U3A Website is easy to use and has lots of wonderful information.  Also don’t forget the U3A Benalla Facebook Page.    This keeps members up to date on what is happening with the Group.

Heather Wallace

Happy New Year to you all.   Now 2022 is here we can only look forward and keep our fingers crossed that Co-vid wears itself out and we can all get back to some normality.

January is a big month for U3a.     Enrolment day is being held on Wednesday 12th January, commencing at 9.30am in the Seniors Building.     Membership forms have been forwarded to those members who receive their Newsletters by Email, together with course information etc.    Programme information has also been included in this Email.
 
Here is the direct link to the latest newsletter -  U3A Benalla January Newsletter 2022 . Links to the current newsletter are also available each month on the U3A Benalla website.   

In case you need them, here are links to the 2022 Full Timetable with Dates and the Program and Activities Guide for 2022.  These are also available in the 'Join' section of the U3A Benalla website.  

Regards

Heather Wallace
Newsletter Editor

We do apologize for the late notice, but the newsletter email address has been changed.  The new address is

newsletter.u3abenalla@gmail.com

In most cases you will receive a 'bounce back' notice if you send the reports to the previous address.  If you are in the practice of also sending your report/s to either Heather at wallacewinton@bigpond.com or to me at bevlee47@gmail.com we will receive them - I will forward those sent to me to Heather.

It would be wonderful if you could make the change in your address book/contacts list to ensure that when you send in reports in future they don't automatically go to the old address. 

We do apologize for the short notice and inconvenience.

Bev and Heather 
​'Media Team'

Heather's Phone Number - 0418 353 244

The past two months have been particularly busy for our President, Dorothy Webber, who is packing up her house and downsizing for her upcoming move.    Dorothy has also been helping family during this time.   U3A has, however, not been far from her mind as Dorothy has still been working with U3A Victoria for the betterment of our group, as well as maintaining contact with council and other entities to ensure that our future is sound.     We thank Dorothy for her continuing work during this time.  

Our Secretary, Geraldine McCorkell, has been keeping in contact with members in outlying regions as well as those who are not able to travel into town, making sure they are coping with the current Stage 3 restrictions.    Our thanks go to Geraldine for her time and efforts in making sure vulnerable members of our group do not feel abandoned.
 
There are further examples of concern and support for others in this newsletter.  This is what community organizations are all about, working and supporting other people during their time in isolation.

Take care of yourselves and take the time to make that phone call to someone who you know.    It will almost certainly brighten their day and be important for their well-being.
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Heather Wallace, Newsletter Editor

Vale Ken Whan  A commemoration of Ken’s involvement with U3A will be included in our next newsletter.

Apology – Unfortunately Jacquie Schwinde’s report for Collectors, Janet Marten’s report for German Conversation and all photos submitted for Garden Team weren’t included in last month’s newsletter.  We have added them to each group’s website page and amended the May 2020 Newsletter to include them.   

Convenors - please continue to send in reports if you have made alternative arrangements for your groups to continue or if you have things to report on (for example, events occurring when ‘Exploring the Universe’)

Members – we’d love you to contribute musings on Covid-19 , stories, interesting ‘snippets’, photos of creative projects you have been working on, and more

Please send items to newsletter@u3abenalla.com by 25th June.

Also – don’t forget to Follow us on Facebook -  facebook.com/U3abenalla/- and ‘like’ some of our posts.

Media Team

As we are all aware by now, U3A Benalla has closed its classes, due to the current Corona Virus-19 restrictions currently in place.

It is proposed to commence classes in June, but as you will all be aware this will be dependent on Government restrictions and the current state of health of all residents in Australia.

Now that there is closure of so many daily activities we participate in,  we are able to stop and relax somewhat and there will be many hours of solitude for each of us.   What are we going to do to fill in our day???    A concern with the current isolation restrictions is that U3A members may miss their monthly reading of the Newsletter and the ability to keep in touch with each other during this period.   Following a number of requests it is proposed to send out a Newsletter each month, though not be in the current format of monthly reports.
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If Convenors wish to give an update on their courses, if members have information of books they have read, have any tips on the growing of vegetable/plants, a ‘funny thing happened…’ story, or info of how they are coping with the isolation which my help other members, all will be welcome.

I will start this off with something that happened to me during our compulsory isolation.   Hope you don’t mind…..
 
On 30th March my Granddaughter, Brooke, turned 18 which she was unable to celebrate with her friends.   Her older brother, Callum, had returned to Melbourne from University in Carolina, USA the week before, hence the family being in isolation.

I received a Facetime call at 8.00pm and ran over to her other grandmother Rae,  who happens to live opposite me, and we joined our family in singing Happy Birthday to Brooke.    We were so thrilled to be included in her celebrations.   The wonders of the modern world and Mobile phones.
 
If you have anything you wish to share please send it to me at newsletter@u3abenalla.com and where possible I will try to include it in our Newsletter.    

Heather Wallace
Newsletter Editor

21 March 2020:  Further Update:  ​The following email was released by email on 21 March

Corona Virus - U3A Benalla to close until further notice 
Because of the situation with Corona Virus and the latest spatial requirements the Committee has decided to shut down U3A Benalla.

We will review this decision at the end of Semester 1. This  decision includes all off-site Groups.

We hope that when we resume you are all fit and healthy. Stay safe.
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Dorothy Webber
President

20 March 2020:  A number of courses and activities being held in external settings have been cancelled in accordance with the decisions made by the organizations involved in relation to COVID - 19.  Group Activities have been cancelled by the Library until further notice; the First Monday's Art Appreciation session at the Art Gallery has been cancelled; a group gathering such as Chat 'N Chew has also been cancelled according to restaurant protocols re government guidelines.

Classes at the Seniors Community Centre and outdoor activities will continue with if Convenors are comfortable in doing so. If anyone does not want to lead their class that class will close down.  The situation may change again if the Council or Government close the building down -- however until then courses and activities can continue operating if the convenor wishes to proceed.

Decisions about whether to continue classes are now being made on a rolling basis.Easy Walks convenors Margaret Walshe and Wendy Sturgess have decided that Easy Walks will be discontinued until further notice.  

We will be able to advise members about changes from April on in the Newsletter and on the website.  Please let Bev (0478 607 838) know if you are making changes before April 7 so that they can be included on the website's calendar before the next newsletter comes out.  

Bev Lee
Media Team/Website Manager