University of the Third Age Northern Beaches Newsletter MUSIC - ART - DANCE November 2014 COURSE INFORMATION Venue: Narrabeen Tramshed Venue: Newport Community Centre ART SHOW Thursday 13 November 5:00 - 8:00 Our Three Art classes are exhibiting their work for members and friends. Come support our budding artists All Welcome Venue: Collaroy: Warringah Place Retirement Village NEW Soprano Recorder Group - TUESDAY AT THE TRAMSHED10:00-12:00 P.40 11 Nov: Shoes and Ships and Sealing Wax 25 Nov: Dying with Dignity 9 Dec: A glimpse into China, followed by food - Advance booking essential. Contact Rosemary McCulloch [email protected] / 9913 8509 COFFEE AND THE CLASSICS 2:00-4:00 Alt Tues 4 Nov and 18 Nov - All very welcome. WAM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES 1:30-4:00 Colleen Russell is calling for expressions of interest in this new group to start next year. Enquiries to Colleen 9918 3817. Venue: Auditorium, Pittwater RSL Club 82 Mona Vale Road Mona Vale 5 Nov Larger Than Life (1996) Bill Murray, Matthew McConaughey & Janeane Garofalo 19 Nov The Sapphires (2012) Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy & Chris O'Dowd Venue: Northern Beaches Community College 7 & 21 Nov, 5 Dec TRIVIA Rock & Roll Dance Party 2 Nov from 2.00-6.00pm Entry: $10 Hosted by: John Shearer Ph:0414 458 995 e:[email protected] Bookings essential: Ruth Buchanan Ph:9971 7450 e:[email protected] Forgotten Empires FRIDAYS IN THE FOREST Friday 14 Nov from 10.00-12 P40 Lionel Watts Community Centre Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest Bookings not required. Heather Bentley brings us the fascinating story of two pre-Islamic Ancient Persian Empires. Hear about their history, sophistication and relevance to us, even today. Apology The NB Executive Committee has become aware that some confusion has arisen in relation to the request for its members to contribute $2 at each class to cover the cost of tea, coffee and other sundry expenses. The background to this request was explained in an email from our President, Ruth Buchanan, dated 28 July 2014. We would like to emphasise that this request to members is, of course, on a voluntary basis and was never intended to be mandatory. It is the principle of Sydney U3A that there are no mandatory charges other than the annual membership fees. We apologise that this misunderstanding arose. Page 1 of 2 Annual Gourmet Picnic 2014 2 November Dance Party with John Shearer 13 November Art Show by our 3 Art classes 5-8pm Newport Community Centre 14 November Leaders & Secretaries Lunch Wednesday Afternoons at Newport Newport Community Centre 2-4pm 5 Nov Tiffany Michelle will talk about her inspiring personal experience using a guide dog. Tiffany will also talk about guide dog etiquette, access and other mobility aids 3 Dec How Children’s Book Publishing Works David Harris has 30 years experience as an editor and publisher in the book publishing industry. He will explain the steps to become a published author of children’s books. All Welcome No need to book John Patterson’s series An Overview of Science P43 2:00 - 4:00 Warriewood Nelson Heather Centre 14 Nov “What do we understand about inherited Heart Disease?" - Speaker: Dr. Romaric Bouveret. Is anyone listening to A Senior Moment or Two on Radio Northern Beaches 88.7 and 90.3 FM? Every Friday at 11 am David Harris interviews a U3A Course Leader featuring the Who, What, Where of the Course. A perfect spring day heralded the fifth Annual Picnic at Manly Dam on Thursday 23 October. Approximately 100 members enjoyed the sunshine and wonderful food catered by a willing team of members. Unfortunately, at the last minute, the guest speaker was unable to attend and therefore Rosemary McCulloch addressed the group on various Australian and English poets and authors. The time went by far too quickly but a great time was had by all. A MOVEABLE FEAST Friday 7 November 12 noon $25 TRANG AN VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 3/1777 Pittwater Rd Mona Vale Advance booking for lunch is essential For more information contact Gaye Pringle— [email protected] 9975 3182 CHRISTMAS DROP INN If Christmas Day is a slow time for you or just a lonely day from 11 am onwards come to 15 Lido Ave, North Narrabeen and bring a plate & drink (if you like) Bob Stubbs & Rosemary McCulloch BARBECUE AND CAROLS We thank the speakers who make themselves available for interview and invite members to tune in on a Friday at 11 am. Bilarong Reserve, Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen - 4pm-7pm Friday 12 December 2014 Also every 2nd Friday in the month, listen to Movie Reviews by members and Course Leaders: Heather Leggat and Diana Arfaras. An informal get together is planned for Bilarong Reserve with a BBQ and Christmas Carols singalong. If you wish to join in, just bring your own food, drink, chair, cutlery/ crockery and meet up by the BBQ stations. We would like to hear what you think. Share your views in an email to The Editor Ivy Edwards:[email protected] If you like U3A then I think you will gain some worthwhile insights when you explore U3A Network NSW at www.nsw.u3anet.org.au/…..The Editor Northern Beaches Newsletter U3A Editor & Producer Ivy Edwards: Copy deadline 24 November 2014 [email protected] Web Editor: Brenda Fuller www.sydneyu3a.org / Regions / Northern Beaches Page 2 of 2 Pittwater council would appreciate a general guide on numbers, so please email me at [email protected] and say if you plan to attend. I will not respond to the emails, but look out for an update in the Newsletter in case plans change. Kay Maslen L2 / 36 Carrington St (opp Wynyard Park) Sydney 2000 Ph: 9262 2702 website: www.sydneyu3a.org e: [email protected]