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August 2020 Newsletter www.u3a.org.uk/aberdeen ! Aberdeen U3A Newsletter August 2020 Message from the Chairman Greetings, fellow U3A members, I hope you are keeping well and finding plenty of things to do during this pandemic. With restrictions slowly lifting, there is hope that we may be able to get together again this coming session, albeit with the appropriate masks, hand sanitisers, and distancing in place. This has been a strange year for all our members. From September till January, all went well, with membership numbers growing and attendance at monthly meetings very healthy. Then in February the threat of COVID-19 started to loom large, leading to lockdown in March. It is a very different world we find ourselves in now compared to this time last year. Like every other aspect of society, Aberdeen U3A is facing difficult challenges arising from the pandemic. Many of the freedoms we have taken for " granted are in jeopardy, and it may take some time to get back to pre-lockdown normal. We are having to adapt to survive, and I would like to thank all the group leaders who have managed to keep their meetings going by remote means. Some are using video conferencing (e.g. Zoom) and others are using emails to communicate. We look forward to the day when we can resume face-to-face meetings. The Annual General Meeting, scheduled for June, was postponed and will now take place on 3rd September, with the committee agreeing to stay in place till then. It has been a busy time for some committee members and volunteers since June, particularly the Secretary, Treasurer, Groups Co-ordinator and Newsletter Editor, adjusting to the restrictions as they were announced. I wonder what members have been up to since March? There will be some interesting stories to share when we do all meet up again. It must have been a very difficult time for those who have been ill, or have been shielding. Hopefully the recovery will continue. On a lighter note, I have been reading more lately, (mostly for the grandchildren) and came across this line which may be of interest to anyone thinking of volunteering; “The powers that Mother Nature gave me were powers to do good” (SuperTed, and the Comet of the Spooks, by Robin Lyons). So, if you want to be like Super Ted, and do some good for Aberdeen U3A, you know what to do! Tom Syme NB: IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Annual membership fees are now due. The membership renewal form should be printed out, completed and returned to the treasurer. This year we are encouraging members to pay the membership fee of £10 by bank transfer, if possible. Details of the Aberdeen U3A bank account are shown on the second page of the membership form. On the bank transfer, please also put as a reference your full name and initial. If you do not have online banking, please send a cheque for £10, made out to Aberdeen U3A, to the treasurer along with your completed membership form. NB: IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING GROUP MEMBERSHIP AND FEES To be a member of any interest group, you must renew your U3A membership. Below is a list of the groups as they normally run. For information on current group activities, see our website www.u3a.org.uk/aberdeen/groups and contact the group leader by using the pigeon icon on the relevant group page. Unless otherwise stated, all groups meet at the Northern Arts Club, 8 Bon-Accord Square, Aberdeen. PLEASE NOTE • As group fees paid for the February-June 2020 session will roll over to the next “normal” session, we are not collecting group fees in September. • If you do not wish to rejoin the same interest group(s), your "credit" for your current group(s) can be transferred as whole or part payment for other groups. • If you do not wish to continue in an interest group, let the group leader know so that others have a chance to join. •If you wish to join a new group, contact the group leader to discuss the options. ART APPRECIATION LOCAL STUDIES: COUNTRY FOLK AND CITY FOLK 1st Wednesday ion the month Anne Simpson and Edith Wemyss This group will run if a leader comes forward 4th Thursday of the month, 10.00-12.00 CINEMA MAH JONG/SCRABBLE May Martin Val Nesham Every Tuesday afternoon, times by arrangement Kathleen Cordiner The Belmont 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month BOOK GROUP 1 14.00-16.00 Christine Michie PHILOSOPHY 2nd Friday of the month, 13.30-15.30 Ian R Williamson Central Library 4th Wednesday of the month BOOK GROUP 2 14.00-16.00 Jo McPherson POETRY 3rd Friday of the month, 13.30-15.30 Sue Dingle Central Library Sally Dickson CURRENT AFFAIRS Group 1, 3rd Wednesday of the month John Wood Group 2, 4th Tuesday of the month 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 14.00-16.00 Group 3, 1st Tuesday of the month DISCUSSION LUNCHES 14.00-16.00 Sheila Noble SCOTTISH HERITAGE 3rd Wednesday of the month, 11.00-12.00 Helen Oram The Carmelite Hotel Anne Murray ENJOYING MUSIC Jane Catto Erica Steele, Michael Steele Group 1, 2nd Thursday of the month Monthly, Tuesday evenings, 19.00-21.00 Group 2, 3rd Thursday of the month By arrangement, leaders’ home 10.00-12.00 FRENCH SHAKESPEARE Lizann Carwood (I) Sue Dingle David Craig (A) 2nd Tuesday of the month, 14.00-16.00 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month SPANISH 13.00-14.00 Intermediate Gordon Duthie 14.15-15.45 Advanced 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month GERMAN 11.00-12.00 Pat McConnachie (B) THEATRE Brian Anderson (I) Times and venues: by arrangement Fiona Watson (A) This group will run if a leader comes forward 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL LUNCHES Enid Knutton Freda Middleton 2nd Wednesday of the month Jane Catto 14.00-18.00 4th Thursday of alternate months WALKING Venue by arrangement. Fiona Watson KNIT AND NATTER 2nd Saturday of the month Gunilla Smith Times and venues: see group web page 11.00 Fridays WRITE YOUR OWN STORY Ma Cameron’s Dinah Hood 1st Wednesday of the month 11.00 Ma Cameron’s GROUPS CO-ORDINATOR REPORT 2020 The list of Interest Groups on the previous page is a guide to those which we hope will run in 2020 - 2021. However, emerging from the lawful lockdown of people and places enforced by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Aberdeen U3A group leaders and responsible contacts had to find, were it possible to do so, some other means of contact with their groups. What they achieved under these circumstances is admirable. I requested details of how they had managed and their preferences for the future. A number of groups have been meeting on Zoom. These include the French and German groups, the Book groups, Discussion and Current Affairs groups and the Music group. Scottish Heritage, Shakespeare, Poetry and Local Studies have been continuing using email. Some activities lend themselves more readily to digital platforms but difficulties arise with those whose activity is outwith the Northern Arts Club and public buildings, like the Walking group which have to adhere to rules on social distancing and travel. Of course nothing can replace face-to face human contact but U3A Group Leaders have found ways of overcoming obstacles and keeping their groups going. Their efforts are admirable. Florence Cal-Anglia GROUPS IN LOCKDOWN Some of you may be wondering what a class via a digital platform like Zoom looks like. This is a screenshot from the French class which as you can see, has 16 members in attendance The French group normally has a summer lunch and was determined that this event would take place. They were instructed to make a French lunch dish and provide themselves with a glass (or two) of French wine. Some of them really went to town, laying on a spread of French salamis, cheeses, olives and in the spirit of the event, sporting a black beret and a striped jumper! Find a traditional recipe below for a dish that appeared (and " disappeared) at the lunch. French Toast - Lindsay Ewan The origin of French toast is unknown. One of the first versions goes back to the Roman Empire. The name “French toast” was used in 17th century England. Early French settlers in America called it “pain perdu,” meaning, “lost bread”. French people make this dish from stale bread which would otherwise be thrown away. To make, dip slices of bread in a mixture of beaten eggs, cream and cinnamon. Fry the coated bread in butter until browned. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and maple syrup. Serve with grilled bacon for breakfast or as a snack. In France pain perdu is served " as a dessert (without the bacon). The bread can be brioche or croissants, and toppings can be honey, jam or just about Bon ! ! ! Appétit! Not So Locked Down - Anne Mackenzie On entering lockdown I was confident and contented, this had to happen. There would be positive and negative experiences. I used technology to stay in contact with friends and activities even although I am not tech savvy. I listened to music and watched movies. I kept an eye on our government’s plans and actions. I tried to be creative in my home and garden. I was extremely grateful, I live in the country and had access to many walks. I had moments of loneliness but this is the reality, I live alone. When I experienced negative thoughts I flipped a coin and found something positive of which there were many.
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