JUNE 2016 NEWSLETTER Number 74

E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.u3aredlands.com.au

Address: Office on ground floor, Room F5, F Block, Cleveland District State High School, Russell Street, Cleveland, 4163 P. O. Box 1231 Phone: (07) 3821 3888 (Open 9.00-12.00 noon Mon–Fri during school term)

Cover –Bird Blocks from Cleveland Harbour

U3A Redlands Management Committee

President Julie Porteous– ([email protected]) Vice-President Ian McFadzen Secretary Iris Murray Treasurer Tutor Liaison Officer - Leisure Christine Fletcher Tutor Liaison Officer - Academic Heather Brennan Newsletter Editor Doreen Hill Office Coordinator Laraine Gon Chee Catering Co-ordinator Sue Reid Publicity Officer Pat Comer Committee Member Beryl Sutcliffe ********************************************************************** Administrative Officer Janis Emadian Honorary Auditor Paul Claus Honorary Solicitor Keith Mole

Office Terms for 2016 3rd Term 11 July / 16 September 4th Term 3 October/ 9 December

3rd Term newsletter deadline 1st September 2016

Annual Events for 2016 Seniors Week 13 to 21 August Choir Concert 10 September

PRESIDENT’S REPORT President’s Report for U3A Redlands District June Newsletter

President Julie is overseas on a well-deserved holiday, enjoying the English and European summer. Meanwhile, winter has come to Queensland – we seemed to have an endless summer and have skipped autumn altogether. We hope that you have enjoyed your classes and activities for Term 2. Remember to check our website regularly to keep up to date with new courses. Some of the new courses for Term 3 are Introduction to Music, Thai Cooking, Buying & Selling Online, and Laughter Club is returning. Why not also check out our new Facebook page at U3A Redlands District? This will give you up to date news on our U3A and interesting information for Seniors.

Another avenue for information is the Tutor News sheet which your Tutors receive each month. Thank you to the Tutors for sharing this with their students – through this, we have been able to find volunteers for a Venue Coordinator, assistance with MYOB and also with AV equipment at Life in Australia. We haven’t yet found a Newsletter Editor to take over from Doreen at the end of the year – if you would like to help, please phone the office and Doreen will be happy to have you on board.

Several Redlands members attended the U3A Network Qld State Conference on 2nd and 3rd of June at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs. The conference was hosted by U3A Sunshine Coast and was a special celebration for their 30th birthday. A full report on the conference will be posted on the Network website u3aqld.org.au and in the upcoming edition of Grey Matters.

We have a very busy time coming up for Seniors Week in August (14th to 21st). U3A Redlands members will provide helpers at water stations for the Seniors Walk on Sunday, a Golf Day (with prizes!) will be held on Monday, a free concert “Redland Variety Showcase” on Tuesday afternoon at RPAC, “Back to School” on Wednesday, and an information table at Stockland on Friday.

Enjoy your classes and meeting old and new friends during Term 3. Iris Murray (Secretary) on behalf of Julie Porteous – President – ([email protected])

Please Note -Smoking is not allowed on the school premises. Please Remember- that U3A is an apolitical and non-denominational organisation.

Newsletters are on our U3A website -NAME- U3A Redlands Badges NUMBER Please don’t forget to wear your badge when attending any U3A course, function or event. It is extremely helpful to Tutors and good for building security. Badges can be ordered through the office. $6.00 for a pin badge and $7.50 for a magnetic badge. (Postage and packing. $3.00) Office Note for Students It is NOT possible to join a class through the office unless stated in the newsletter. Tutors phone numbers are available through a link on our website. Alternatively a copy of current classes and Tutor phone numbers is available from the office. All class arrangements must be made with the Tutor if possible. Reminder: You can become an affiliated member of other U3A Groups. U3A Public Liability Insurance U3A Redlands holds Public Liability Insurance which is designed to indemnify us for action taken against us by the general public and members of U3A, as a result of injury or damage caused to persons or their property during the activities of U3A. Please note that the Tutor is a volunteer leader of the group, therefore the Tutor and/or U3A, while taking all due care, cannot accept any legal responsibility. Participation in all U3A classes and activities is at your own risk. Should an incident occur which you believe might give rise to such an action please contact the tutor liaison officer to report the matter. Grey Matters Grey Matters is the official e-news of U3A Network Qld and it is issued bi-monthly. You can read ‘Grey Matters’ on the web using the address http://www.u3aqld.org.au Books U3A Chess for Beginners The above book is still available at the office at a cost of $3.00. U3A Redlands Computer students using Google GMail Madeleine Mionnet has assembled a beginner’s guide workbook for Google GMail. It is available from the office upon request for the cost of printing ($2.00) Do not forget to look on the internet for: - GEMS FOR ENQUIRING MINDS It has contents such as: Cognitive Fitness GEMs, Exercise GEMs, Diet GEMs, General GEMs, Information GEMs, Fun GEMs & Technical GEMs.

FAREWELL TO OUR U3A FRIENDS Mary Wallace, Ern Baker and Arthur Hall

For information on the Speakers please see our website

Seniors Week Musical Event

REDLAND VARIETY SHOWCASE

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 2pm – 5pm at RPAC

Performers

 U3A Choir  Redland City Choir  Here’s to Life  Cleveland District SHS Vocal Ensembles  Graeme Tait and Friends  Jim and Tonics  Mama Juju and the Jam Tarts  Redland Rhapsody  Redlands Sporting Club Pipe Band

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KINGFISHER ART SHOW - The opening night is 12 July 2016 at Salford Waters Retirement Village. Tickets are $10.00, including supper. All paintings and art work is by local and interstate artists. Show continues from 13 July until 17 July from 10.00am - 4.00pm. All welcome.

Seniors Week Events Golf Day Monday 15 August Choir & Musical Presentation at RPAC Tuesday 16 August Back to School Wednesday 17 August 9am - 4pm

Redlands U3A Choir Annual Concert Directed by Margaret Ward

Saturday September 10th at 2pm at Star of the Sea Parish Hall

English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which, of course, is not a race at all. That is why, when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible. How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out and in which, an alarm goes off by going on. 7

Easter Arrangements by the U3A Floral Art Group

The new Network Committee was elected at their AGM held at the State Conference on the Sunshine Coast. Congratulations to Julie Porteous who is the new President and Iris Murray who is the new Secretary.

CLASS UPDATES & NEWS ADULT LITERACY Julianne Whitehead is still available to teach adult literacy on a one to one basis on Thursdays. COMPUTER CLASSES - Note Computer Classes now include Facebook, Online Buying & Selling. To register your interest – email Madeleine – [email protected] MAHJONG – Robert Haworth has moved his class, now called Group 2, to Tuesday at RSL Moreton Shores while Noreen Owens has taken over the Tuesday class at Cleveland Manor which will be called Mahjong - Cleveland Manor Group 1. ASTROLOGY BASICS – is not running this semester. CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL ISSUES – is not running this semester. JANOLA CANASTA – has changed its venue to Cleveland Library. INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC – Howard Newell is starting this new Tuesday music class. THAI FOOD COOKING - Wanita will teach Thai cooking on Tuesdays over 6 weeks. EXPLORING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - John is running this advanced class on Thursdays. UKULELE - BUTTERFLIES - is a performance group run by Jan Buchanan on Thursdays. GENEALOGY – This class will start on 13 July. PATCHWORK & QUILTING – These Thursday classes are on hold for term 3. FOR THE JOY OF WRITING – This Friday class has changed its venue to Capalaba Library. Robyn has space for new students. FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS – This Tuesday class, run by Marie-Claire, is full at present. FACT, FANTASY, LIES - WHO DECIDES – This Thursday class will be on hold in term 3. COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP - Murray is standing down as tutor of this group. Please will someone volunteer to replace him on Mondays and Wednesdays? WATER AEROBICS - MIXED – This Friday class has changed tutors. Jan is replacing Mary. CINEMA APPRECIATION - AT THE MOVIES - Joseph has decided not to run this class because of lack of interest ASTRONOMY not available in Term 3 LAUGHTER CLUB is back again on Wednesdays U3A COMPUTER ENEWS GROUP This enews group has been set up to provide technology users with information about upcoming U3A classes, technology news and online learning. If you would like to join, please email Madeleine [email protected] with “Join Enews” in the subject heading. The Group also has a Facebook site: REDLANDS U3A COMPUTER CLUB and a Wiki site: https://sites.google.com/site/u3aredlandscomputerandipadclub/ Online sites that provide free courses from universities are called MOOC. Take a look at the two largest: COURSERA.ORG and EDX.ORG

COURSES AVAILABLE at U3A REDLANDS DISTRICT To join a class: It is essential to contact the Tutor. Please show your U3A Membership card at the first class. As a member: Please advise the Tutor if you are unable to attend a class, especially if it is in a home or hall. Please bear in mind that Tutors offer their services freely, and often spend considerable time in preparation. In return, they would appreciate a commitment from members. (Enquiries U3A Office: 3821 3888)

MONDAY BOOK APPRECIATION SOCIAL GOLF Marian Davey Randolph Story 2.00 - 3.30pm 3rd Monday of the month Summer 1.30pm Meet once a month to discuss books from Winter 1.00pm a variety of different genres. A chance for anyone who wants to play a relaxed nine holes of golf. Cost $13 and is held weekly. VENUE: Cleveland Library VENUE: Carbrook Golf Course and Riverlakes

COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP FLOWER ARRANGING Tutor to be announced Shahin Master 7.30am Summer and 8.00am Winter 1.30 - 3.30pm A practical gardening experience growing Practical step-by-step flower arrangements vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit. to demonstrate designs and techniques. VENUE: DAFF (Department of Agriculture, VENUE: U3A Office, Cleveland State High Forestry and Fisheries Gate 8), Delancey School Street, Cleveland

SOCIAL TENNIS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Merryl Peterson Heather Heron 3.00 - 5.00pm THIS CLASS IS FULL 1.00 – 3.00pm Mixed doubles in a social situation for intermediate standard and above. VENUE: St James Church Hall, VENUE: Uniting Church Passage Street Station St, Wellington Point Courts, Cleveland

MONDAY continued DANCING LIFE IN AUSTRALIA Geoff and Ursula Fox Glenice Palmer for Term 1 and 2 6.00 - 7.00pm Beginners Brian Hedges Term 3 7.00 - 8.30pm Intermediate Rhondda Kelly & Norma Forrest Term 4 8.30 - 9.30pm Supper and social dance. 9.30 - 11.00am Have fun learning a variety of dances to A great series of speakers on Australian life help you join in at dances and the clubs. and history. Opportunities for lively You will learn basic Old Time, New Vogue, discussion. Ballroom, Latin, Rock and Roll, Sequence VENUE: Donald Simpson Community and Line dances. Centre, Cleveland Couples and singles welcome. COST: Dancing $3.00 Supper 0.50¢ VENUE: Uniting Church Hall, 36 Passage St, Cleveland

YOGA & RELAXATION GENTLE WATER EXERCISES Tiiu von Kymmel - contact by text or (MIXED) email only. Pauline Clayton 9.30 - 10.45am 11.30 - 12.30pm Yoga breathing (Pranayama), yoga Water resistant exercise is a gentle way to postures (Asanas) and Yoga Relaxation exercise joints and muscles. Water supports (Nidra). the limbs allowing for easier movements. VENUE: Binary Music Space, VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, Cleveland Plaza, Bloomfield St 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands COST: $5.00 per session WATER AEROBICS - Mixed WATER AEROBICS - Mixed Ian McFadzen Les McFadzen 12.40 - 1.40pm 2.00 - 3.00pm More energetic water exercises. More energetic water exercises. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands COST: $5.00 per session COST: $5.00 per session

TUESDAY ART DRAWING CLASS THAI FOOD COOKING Wendy Jewell Wanita Wheat Co-ordinator - Hilary Martyn 3.30 – 5.30pm starting 12th July. 9.30 – 11.00am Learn Thai cooking over 6 weeks. This class will be working as an outdoor drawing group “en plein air” meeting at VENUE: G2 Kitchens, Cleveland State High various outdoor venues and visiting School galleries. It is only suitable for experienced drawers. Wait listed group. VENUE: Variable BOULES/PETANQUE Terry Murray 2nd & 4th Tuesday 9.30am Learn to play Boules/Petanque. VENUE: William Taylor Park, Moroondu Rd, Thorneside SCRAPBOOKING Margaret Moroney INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC 1.30 - 4.00pm Howard Newell 3.00 – 4.30pm If you enjoy collecting, displaying To learn, enjoy and understand music mementos, memories and photos this is through learning to play the recorder. the group for you. $10 per term payable to U3A Office. VENUE: F6 Cleveland State High School VENUE: Contact the tutor JANOLA CANASTA Janet Kent 12.20 – 3.00pm VENUE: Cleveland Library, Cleveland

FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS - FRENCH CONVERSATION - ADVANCED CONVERSATION Jacques Folie MARIE-CLAIRE STEINBACH 3.30 - 5.00pm 1.30 – 2.30pm A course aimed at students with a good VENUE: Upstairs Meeting Room, Victoria French conversational ability and wishing to Point Library improve their skills. This class is full at present. VENUE: Room F5 Cleveland State High School 12

TUESDAY continued COMPUTER ONE ON ONE (Cleveland) COMPUTER ONE ON ONE (Victoria Point) Convenor/Coordinator - Kerry Martin Convenor/Coordinator – Sjaak Gerritsen Tutors: VARIOUS Tutors: Sjaak Gerritsen and John Butler 12.30 - 4:50pm in 50 minute sessions 9:30 - 10:20am and 10:30 - 11:20am from from 28th June 12th July One on one tutoring for computers, One on one tutoring for apple mac laptops, iPads, tablets. computers, iPad, Win 10, DSLR camera Setting up, resolving problems, and usage and learning how to use programs photo editing Pre requisite – None- for absolute Pre-Requisite – None- for absolute beginners and all users. beginners and all users. Student to bring their own device Student to bring their own device For Bookings email Kerry: - For Bookings –email Sjaak: [email protected] [email protected] VENUE: Raby Bay, Cleveland VENUE: Tranquil Waters Retirement COST: $5.00 per session Village, Victoria Point COST: $5.00 per session

BUYING AND SELLING ONLINE FACEBOOK BASICS Madeleine Mionnet Madeleine Mionnet 2:30 -4:00pm ---- 19th and 26th July 2:30pm – 4:00pm ---- 6th and 13th Sept Basic introduction to Ebay, Gumtree, Learn how to Create, Use and Maintain Paypal, Security, your F.B. page inc. privacy settings Students to bring their own laptop Students to bring their own laptop Pre requisite – Basic knowledge of Pre requisite – Basic knowledge of internet internet use use VENUE: Raby Bay, Cleveland VENUE: Raby Bay, Cleveland COST: $5.00 COST: $5.00 For Bookings: email For Bookings: email [email protected] [email protected]

If success is defined as being well adjusted to injustice and well adapted to indifference then we do not want successful leaders. We want leaders who love the people enough and respect the people enough to be unbought, unbound, unafraid and unintimidated to tell the truth. (Dr Cornel West)

TUESDAY continued FRENCH CONVERSATION - PLAY READING INTERMEDIATE Barbara Wyllie John Tranter 1st & 3rd Tues. 9.30 - 11.30am 2.00 - 3.30pm Plays are read and discussed and occasionally A course designed to improve the group attends the theatre. communication skills. Students need a VENUE: Contact Tutor reasonable grasp of spoken French and vocabulary. VENUE: U3A Office, Room F5, Cleveland State High School ITALIAN LANGUAGE – Level 1 Plus ITALIAN LANGUAGE - Level 3 Plus Modesta Santarossa Modesta Santarossa 1.30 - 3.00pm 9.45 - 11.30am VENUE: Contact Tutor Culture, grammar, conversation and translation. VENUE: Contact Tutor

MAHJONG - BEGINNERS MAHJONG - GROUP 1 Vivinee Berkeley Noreen Owens 8.30 - 11.30am 8.30 - 11.30am This class is for beginners. This class is for established players VENUE: Cleveland Manor, VENUE: Cleveland Manor, Grant St, Cleveland Grant St, Cleveland

MAHJONG GROUP 2 SCRABBLE Robert Haworth Rhondda Kelly 8.30 - 11.30am 1.00 - 4.30pm This class is for established players Non-competitive friendly games - new or VENUE: RSL Moreton Shores, Thornlands experienced players. VENUE: Salford Waters Retirement Estate, Victoria Point

Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. (Bill Vaughn)

TUESDAY continued PSYCHOLOGY PIANO PERFORMANCE GROUP John Jenkins Margaret Ward 9.30 - 11.00am 1st Tues of the month. 1.30 - 3.30pm Psychology will cover many fields. VENUE: Various members homes Basic psychology: Cognition, thinking, intelligence etc. Affective: emotions and feelings. VENUE: Contact the Tutor UKULELE GRUBS (Greater Redlands WATER AEROBICS - Mixed Ukulele Band) A Ukulele Jam Session Anita Petrovs Bob Foster and Laurie Dyer 1.00 - 2.00pm 9.45am - 12 noon More energetic water exercises. Contact Chris Moss for more VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, information. 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands. VENUE : Uniting Church Hall, Cleveland $5.00 per session. WEDNESDAY ART- DRAWING AND WATERCOLOUR CAMERA CLUB Graham Josefski Len and Nina Davey 1.00 - 4.00pm 3rd Wednesday 9.00 - 11.30am Drawing and watercolour painting. Learn photographic techniques. There will be VENUE: Donald Simpson Community a speaker every second month. See program Centre, Cleveland at the end of newsletter. VENUE: Uniting Church Hall, Passage St, Cleveland ART- PRACTICAL COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP Laurie Haylock Tutor to be announced. 1.00 - 3.00pm 7.30am Summer and 8.00am Winter Learn to enjoy painting using A practical gardening experience growing your eyes to see things you have vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit. not noticed before. VENUE: DAFF (Department of Agriculture, VENUE: Cleveland Gardens Forestry and Fisheries, Gate 8), Delancey Street, Cleveland

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______Students answers to exam questions

Questions If it took 8 men 10 hours to build a wall, how long would it take 4 men to build it ? River Ravi flows in which state ? Where was the Declaration of Independence Signed ? What is the main reason for divorce ? Answers No time at all, the wall is already built/Liquid/At the bottom of the page/Marriage

WEDNESDAY continued from page 15 COOKS’ NIGHT OFF What do you get if you cross a snowman Marj Wallace and a vampire? (Frostbite) 6.30pm Dining at different venues in the Why did the tomato turn red? Redlands. First Wednesday in the (It saw the salad dressing) month FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 11, 12 and 13 THROUGH MOVEMENT Roy Evans Sheila Giles 3.30 - 5.00pm from 13th July 9.15 - 11.30am Importing images, editing, restoration, 1 class on July 13th enhancing; adding special effects, masking, layers. Learn gentle and interesting ways to Pre requisite – Basic computer knowledge relieve pain, improve movement and required. reduce stress. Wear loose comfortable Students will use their own laptops or tablet clothing. Bring yoga mat or similar to lie with Adobe Photoshop Elements 11, 12 or 13 on. installed. COST: $4.00 VENUE: Room G5, Cleveland State High VENUE: Donald Simpson Community School Centre, Cleveland COST: $10.00 per semester. To enrol – email Roy DANCE GROUP ITALIAN LANGUAGE - Level 4 Terri Story Modesta Santarossa From 8.30 - 10.00am 9.45 - 11.30am The first three Wednesdays Technique Class 8.30 – 9.00am of the month. Beginners Tap, Jazz 9.00 – 10.00am The class covers a variety of subjects and is VENUE: Thornlands Dance Palais more advanced. VENUE: Contact Tutor

FRENCH- BEGINNERS LAUGHTER CLUB Mike Hubert Michele Wilkinson 12.30 – 2.30pm 10.00 – 11.00am For absolute beginners to introduce Enjoy exercise using laughter. basic French, simple conversation and VENUE: The Nook at the Redlands Museum grammer progressively. VENUE: Contact tutor

WEDNESDAY continued GERMAN (ADVANCED) GENEALOGY Heidi Kirsch Les McFadzen 2.45 - 4.45pm 9.00 - 11.00am For those with a basic knowledge of Research your family history and know German. We will use the German where to find the information. language in speaking and listening, Cost is $5 including morning tea. reading and writing in a relaxed and VENUE: RSL Community Centre, Passage friendly setting. You pay for Street, Cleveland, opposite the RSL photocopying. VENUE: Room T1, Cleveland State High School PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE SOLO CARDS Lindsay Shepherd Hazel McArthur 10.00 - 11.30am 12.30 - 4.00pm History, influence and ideas of Learning the game of Solo cards. Good for Philosophers from ancient Greece to 20th memory training. century. Book available. New players welcome. VENUE: Donald Simpson Community VENUE: Star of the Sea Church Hall, Passage Centre, Cleveland St, Cleveland WATER AEROBICS - Mixed GENTLE WATER EXERCISE (MIXED) Leonie Pitman Pauline Clayton 12 noon - 1.00pm 1.15 - 2.15pm More energetic water exercises. Water resistant exercise is a gentle way to VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, exercise joints and muscles. Water supports 51 Woodlands Drive, Thornlands the limbs allowing for easier movements. COST: $5.00 per session VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Drive, Thornlands COST: $5.00 per session MEDITATION RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD Margaret Watters Neville Knott 9.30 - 11.00am - fortnightly 9.30 - 11.00am This course is designed both to teach This course will cover the major Religions those who want to learn meditation such as Christianity, Muslim, Buddhism, skills and to provide a wonderful relaxing Hinduism and Judaism. experience that will bring positive offshoots. VENUE: Lions Club Hall, Shore Street North, VENUE : Contact Tutor Cleveland

THURSDAY ARMCHAIR TRAVEL/TOURISM CARDMAKING Ken Charles Margaret Moroney 1st Thursday 9.30am 10.00am – 12 noon Class 1 This is a vibrant group of travellers, past 1.30 - 3.00pm Class 2 and present, who enjoy sharing people’s happy and interesting experiences. 1st Thursday of the month VENUE: Uniting Church Hall, Passage St, Cleveland Come along and learn to make Christmas and COST: $4.00 per class Greetings Cards. VENUE: Contact Tutor BOOK DISCUSSION (1) BOOK DISCUSSION (2) Lala Martin Pat Comer Pat Comer Lala Martin 3rd Thursday 10.00 - 11.30am 2nd Thursday 1.30 - 3.00pm Discussing contemporary novels Discussing contemporary novels available available from local libraries. from local libraries. VENUE: Victoria Point Library VENUE: Victoria Point Library

CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS - Intermediate CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS - Beginners Marlene Mailander Graham Applegate 2.00 - 3.30pm 3rd Thursday 1.45 - 3.00pm 2nd Thursday

VENUE: U3A Office F5 Cleveland State VENUE: U3A Office F5 Cleveland State High High School School ENGLISH/AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY- BOTANY IN THE BUSH DANCE WORKSHOPS Lynn Roberts and John Moss Betty Bowdler 3rd Thursday and Friday of the month 9.30 - 11.30am 7.00am Summer, 8.00am Winter Learn the patterns of traditional and Nature walk for those interested in native contemporary dances (danced in sets plants. from 4 to 16) and enjoy dancing them to VENUE: Varied - programme supplied lively jigs, marches and waltzes of Folk Music. Cost $2 per session. VENUE: Cleveland Manor Retirement Village, Cleveland 20

THURSDAY continued ADULT LITERACY CANASTA Julianne Whitehead Marcell Gorman 1.00pm 12.00 noon - 4.00pm Individually tailored class to meet literacy VENUE: RSL Moreton Shores Village, on a one to one basis. King Street, Thornlands VENUE: Wellington Point-Contact Tutor UKULELE - BUTTERFLIES FRENCH GRAMMAR INTERMEDIATE Jan Buchanan Yvonne Shepherd 2.00 – 4.00pm 3.30 - 5.00pm Butterflies is a ukulele performance VENUE: Victoria Point Library group. It has a yearly calendar set at various venues. VENUE: Contact tutor FACT, FANTASY, LIES - WHO DECIDES Check us out on Facebook ! Dave Frampton ON HOLD Term 3 1.30 - 3.00pm @ U3A Redlands District A current affairs group. VENUE: RSL Village, Club Meeting Room, Moreton Shores, King Street, Thornlands

MAHJONG FOOTLITES Lea King Pat Robertson 8.15 - 11.30am 11.00 - 2.30pm Please contact the Tutor for information Musical productions–singing, dancing and about the group. theatrical group. VENUE: Mandalay Retreat, Cnr Bay and VENUE: Christian Faith Church, Wellington Streets, Cleveland Thorn Street, Ormiston PATCHWORK QUILTING REDLANDS U3A RAMBLERS Sylvia Bridge Penny Kaempff and Alex Shrubsole. 9.30 – 11.30am These classes are Summer 6.30am 2nd & 4th Thursday 1.30 - 3.30pm ON HOLD for Term 3 Winter 7.00am 4.30 - 6.30pm Enjoy an early morning walk for up to 2 Learn to do Patchwork and Appliqué of hours exploring local bushland areas, different styles to make quilts from observing nature as we go. placemat size to full size. VENUE: See programme in this newsletter VENUE: Contact tutor

THURSDAY continued WATER AEROBICS- MIXED EXPLORING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Vivienne Wood John Butler 10.00 - 11.00am 9.30 – 11.30am This class is more energetic. “for DSLR Users” Advanced class. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 You must have done the earlier class. Woodlands Drive, Thornlands Friday afternoon class possibly available. COST: $5.00 per session Contact tutor for more information. VENUE: Tranquil Waters

GERMAN - BEGINNERS I Roy Nicolson 2.00 - 3.30pm CRIMINAL LAW A basic German course. Greg Cudmore VENUE: Contact the Tutor 3.00 – 5.00pm VENUE: Mandalay Retreat, Cleveland GERMAN - BEGINNERS II Helen Neate This course focuses on aspects of the 2.00 - 3.30pm - Stage I. criminal law and the criminal justice system. Aims at developing skills in reading, writing, speaking and comprehending Please note that this is a continuing class. German. Based on the text “Introducing German” by Keith Leopold. 9.30-11.00am - Stage II. Continues developing German language skills still using the text “Introducing German” by Keith Leopold. VENUE: Contact tutor SEED BEADING FOR BEGINNERS STAMP & COIN COLLECTING Hilary Barton John Hardman 1.00 – 3.00pm 2.00pm, 3rd Thursday Learn the art of beading with seed beads. The various facets of Philately and VENUE: Cleveland Library Numismatics. VENUE: Uniting Church, 36 Passage St small Hall)

FRIDAY FUN WITH JEWELLERY Intermediate BOTANY IN THE BUSH Cherrill Johnson Lynn Roberts and John Moss 10.00 - 12.00 noon 3rd Thursday and Friday of the month This class is a fabulous way to learn an 7.00am Summer, 8.00am Winter ancient skill and to have a giggle as well. Nature walk for those interested in native VENUE: Contact tutor plants. VENUE: Varied - programme supplied

CLASSIC MUSIC FOR PLEASURE Brian Haddon CHESS 1.30 - 4.00pm Virginia Ridgley Listen, discover and learn as we use CD’s 10.00 - 12noon and DVD’s to enjoy classical genres from For people who enjoy playing Chess and the Medieval period to the Twenty-first for those who would like to learn. century. VENUE: Cleveland Library VENUE: Donald Simpson Centre, Cleveland PEDALLING PATHFINDERS FOR THE JOY OF WRITING Jim Birmingham and Graham Kimber Robyn Bree Starting at 8.30am but may vary because 9.30am – 12.30pm of locations involved. 2nd Friday of the month. Assessing and amending rides for other This is a writing group. Spaces available. groups. Ride up to 60k including some VENUE: Capalaba Library road work. Moderate fitness is required. VENUE: Cleveland Station WRITING FOR PLEASURE Robyn Bree 9.30 - 12.30pm 4th Friday in month. Group Full. VENUE: Contact Tutor FUN WITH FRENCH - INTERMEDIATE LUNCHEON CLUB Lesley Economou Jean & Frank Howell 1.00 - 3.00pm 12.30pm Students need an elementary Meet on the 3rd Friday of the month. understanding of French VENUE: Various Restaurants in the VENUE: Contact Tutor Redlands

FRIDAY continued FRENCH CONVERSATION - ELEMENTARY ADOBE PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM Trevor Roberts John Butler Group 1 2.00 - 3.30pm 9.30 – 11.30am Group 2 3.30 - 5.00pm This course will cover the Basics of Digital An on-going course to develop speaking Photography for serious Amateurs. skills in conversational French. Students The Camera, Composition, Focus, Exposure, must have basic (High School) Depth-of-field, knowledge. Lighting, Colour Temperature & Subject VENUE: U3A Office, Room F5, Cleveland Matter. State High School How to Catalogue, Edit, Design a Book, make slideshows as well as videos from you photos GENTLE WATER EXERCISE (MIXED) using Adobe Lightroom. Pauline Clayton All students must own a Digital SLR Camera 12.30 - 1.30pm and be members of U3A. Water resistant exercise is a gentle way VENUE: Community Centre, Tranquil Waters to exercise joints and muscles. Water Retirement Village, Victoria Point. supports the limbs allowing for easier To enrol: email John Butler . movements. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands COST: $5.00 per session WATER AEROBICS- MIXED WATER AEROBICS- MIXED Vivienne Wood Jan Buchanan 11.00 - 12.00noon 1.45 - 2.45pm More energetic water exercises. More energetic water exercises. VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, VENUE: Eldridge Swim School, 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands. 51 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands COST: $5.00 per session COST: $5.00 per session MAHJONG SPANISH Heather Brennan Beverly Ross 8.30 - 11.30am 10.00 - 12.30pm New members always welcome. A sound knowledge of basic Spanish is required. VENUE: RSL Moreton Shores Village No more than 4 students in the class. VENUE: Victoria Point. Contact Tutor.

SATURDAY CHOIR LADIES COFFEE CLUB Margaret Ward June Busfield 8.45 - 11.00am 9.15 - 10.45am Four part mixed Choir. A friendly get together 2nd Saturday of the VENUE: Star of the Sea Parish Centre. month. Entrance Longland St, Cleveland VENUE: Lions Club Hall, Cleveland

PEDAL FOR PLEASURE SOCIAL CYCLING Carole Clark and Vivien Carlsson Ken Busfield 7.00am 1st Saturday of the month. 3rd Saturday 8.20am Push bike trips off of the main roads. Local ride. VENUE: Cleveland Railway Station SUNDAY BREAKFAST CLUB U3A BREAKFAST CLUB 2016 Sandra Ladbrooke Co-ordinator Sandra Ladbrooke Last Sunday in the DATE CAFÉ ADDRESS TIME month 26th June Noci Shop 25A, Raby Bay Esplanade 08.30 8.00am Summer 31st Bean & Leaf Broadwater Rd, Redland Bay 08.30 8.30am Winter July th We will meet at a 28 Aug Café Arabica Middle St, Cleveland 08.30 th different Café each 25 Sep Mila Café Allenby/Old Cleveland Rd, 08.00 East month. ARMCHAIR TRAVEL Tutor Ken Charles 1st Thursday Program Topic 7th July Dick Lee - East Canada 4th August Doreen Hill - Patagonia 1st September Sandra Robson - Gulflander train trip. U3A – COIN and STAMP GROUP Tutor John Hardman 3rd Thursday Program topics for 2016 meetings 21 July Western Australia 18 August Painters 15 September Pounds, Shillings & Pence

U3A SOCIAL CYCLING Program for 2016 (July to October) Tutor: Ken Busfield All rides are 15 – 20 km long and are on bikeways or quiet back roads with plenty of rest (coffee) stops. Only where essential are major roads accessed or crossed. There are occasional hills, but remember; an uphill leads to an exhilarating downhill. Requirements: bike, water bottle, helmet, money for train (GO card) and coffee etc. en route and current membership of U3A Redlands. Date Meet Time Ride 16th July Cleveland RS 8.00am Local ride around Cleveland 20th Aug Cleveland RS 8.00am Lota Wetlands to Manly. Train to Thornside Return by train from Lota. 17th Sept Cleveland RS 8.00am Local ride around Ormiston 15th Oct Cleveland RS 8.00am Local ride around Thornlands Notes: For rides using train catch, 8.09am from Cleveland (or catch the train from any station along the route to destination) If trains are not running, a local ride from Cleveland Railway station will be organised. Usually buses will bring you from stations along the line to Cleveland.

PEDAL FOR PLEASURE Tutors Carole Clark and Vivien Carlsson Date Meet Time Ride 2nd July Cleveland R.S. Des. 7 am for Mowbray Park, Dockland, Goodwill Bridge, Norman Park 7.09 train Coronation Dve, Wesley Hospital, Mt Ret. from Park Rd Cootha Botanical Gardens, Toowong, Schonnel Bridge, Park Rd Station. 6th Aug Cleveland R.S. 7 am ES Way, Beveridge Rd, Pt O’Halloren, Victoria Pt. 3rd Sept Cleveland R.S. Des. 7 am for Kedron Brook, Toombul, Gateway Bridge to Ferny Grove 7.09 train Murarrie ret. by train 2nd July Cleveland R.S. Des. 7 am for Mowbray Park, Dockland, Goodwill Bridge, Norman Park 7.09 train Coronation Dve, Wesley Hospital, Mt Ret. from Park Rd Cootha Botanical Gardens, Toowong, Schonnel Bridge, Park Rd Station.

U3A REDLANDS CAMERA CLUB PROGRAM 2016 Tutor: Len and Nina Davey July 20th St Helena Field Trip – Lynette Hardman Aug 17th Speaker Diana Webster Sept 21st Roma St Gardens field trip (train) – Len & Nina Davey

U3A REDLANDS RAMBLERS

PROGRAMME TERM 3 2016 - START 7.00am Walks are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. We enjoy early morning walks for up to 2 hours - from 6.30am in Summer and 7am in Winter. Please dress sensibly. Sturdy shoes are ESSENTIAL and we encourage the use of a hiking pole, especially on the bush walks. Happy Rambling! If weather is doubtful please ring Alex Shrubsole or Penny Kaempff.

Date Time Planned Walk UBD No. July 14 Tingalpa Creek Reserve, Ransome. Meet at end of 183 N5 7am Chadwell St (off Chelsea Rd). Moderate, possible mud, so wear boots, bring hiking pole and insect repellent. Good picnic facilities so bring morning tea July 28 Venman’s Bushland National Park, West Mt Cotton Rd, 244 E3 7am Mt Cotton. Meet at carpark. The walk is hilly and rough, so hiking pole recommended. Bring morning tea. August 11 Variation of Jean’s Thorneside walk. Meet corner of 164 D15 7am Mooroondu Rd and John St, Thorneside. Mostly pathway, easy. Morning tea at nearby café afterwards. August 25 Greater Glider Reserve, Alexandra Hills. Meet in 204 M3 7am Wimborne St. opposite Chipping Drive. Some pathway, some rough sections so bring hiking pole. Sept 8 Redland Bay/ Point Talburpin Pathway. Meet end of 226 Q18 7am Esplanade off Moore’s Pocket Rd, Redland Bay (opp Weinam Creek Jetty). Easy. Morning Tea afterwards at local café. Sept 22 Lota Boardwalk. Meet at end of Chelsea Rd, Ransome. 163 M15 7am Easy to moderate. Bring morning tea.

U3A BOTANY IN THE BUSH (Discover Australian Plants) PROGRAMME TERM 3 2016 3rd Thursday and 3rd Friday of the month

LEADER AND CONTACT PERSON: Lynn Roberts Safety measures: sign U3A indemnity form / & list an emergency phone contact. Group size: averages 9 - 12 each day / max. 18-20 per group. Duration and distance: 3 - 3.5 hrs. / most 3-4 km. If extended walk is offered, it means participants can still leave at the usual time (10.30am – 11.00am summer; 11.00am – 11.30am winter) but those who want to do the extra walk will finish by about 12.30pm. Starting times: check time on programme for each destination. Please aim to arrive 5 or 10 minutes before for prompt start (15 minutes for ferry starts to allow for parking).

What to bring: water, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy shoes, snack, and morning tea for some destinations if staying afterwards – see program. Level of difficulty: indicates length of walk, etc. (1 =very easy, 2=easy, 3=moderate).

WINTER/ & SPRING WILDFLOWER TIME DATE TIME DESTINATION DIRECTIONS/DETAILS L OF D July 8.00 am Days Road Meet at gate at end of unsealed Days 3 21/15 Conservation Area, Rd., 1.0 km after turning from German via German Church Church Rd. and passing track to Rd., Redland Bay ‘Kindilan’ Outdoor Education Centre. UBD 246:D;5. Extended walk to lookout. August 6.45 am Blue Lake National 6.55 am water taxi from Toondah 2 18/19 Park/Neem-Bee-Ba Harbour to Dunwich. Bring Trail, North Seniors/Pension card for part fare (paid Stradbroke Island on board) and snack for morning tea. Limit of 10 people per day. Sept. 8.30 am Plunkett Take Chardon Bridge Road exit off 3 15/16 Conservation Park Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road just past (South-west of Garden Road, entrance on left. UBD Beenleigh) 304:C;13. (Car-pooling to be arranged). Bring snacks and picnic lunch for afterwards.

U3A “LIFE IN AUSTRALIA” PROGRAMME FOR TERM 3, 2016 9.30am Mondays in the Donald Simpson Community Centre, Cleveland.

Term Leaders: 1st and 2nd Term Glenice Palmer 3rd Term Brian Hedges 4th Term Rhondda Kelly & Norma Forrest Support Team: John and Merle Butters; Neville and Eve Knott; Rosemary Hall; John Hale; Arthur Youngman; Richard and Meg Egglesfield; Noel

Preston and Olga Harris; Max and Jeanette Percy; Paul and Gloria Claus. July 11th DAVID BUSCH - Boundless Plains to Share: The Gift and Challenge of Multiculturalism. Intro by Dr Noel Preston AM. Julyl 18th REID ANDERTON - Cycling Around Australia: The Aussie Challenge . Intro by Dr Ken Busfield. July 25th KEITH AND NOELA SCHLOSS - Serving in Remote Areas. Intro by Glenice Palmer. Aug 1st MERV GENRICH OAM - Early and Recent History of Redland Shire/City. Intro by John Butters OAM Aug 8th JULIE HAMMER - Waiting for a Proper Job: A Personal Career Journey Intro by Glenice Palmer. Aug 15th DR KEITH HILLESS AM - Diversity in Australia . Intro by Brian Hedges. Aug 22nd GREG HALLAM - History of the Cleveland Railway Intro by Neville Knott. Aug 29th COL SUTCLIFFE - Education of Children in Queensland’s Back Country. Intro by Brian Hedges. Sept 5th ANNE-MARIE PRIESTLEY AND PETER PAINE - Serving in Remote Areas Intro by Neville Knott. Sept 12th BUS TRIP to Mt Tamborine. including Glow Worm Cave and Heritage Village Talk. Options likely available include: Glow Worm Cave including morning tea; Visit to Botanic Garden; A Gallery and shops walk in Long Street; Tamborine Mountain Heritage village and talk. Lunch to be brought or bought. TOTAL COST $40. A DVD titled JOURNEY TO THE TIP OF Cape York will be screened by John Hale for non-coach travellers. Term 3 ends 16th September. Term 4 commences 10th October.

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