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OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS:l
The 5-class limit on enrolments has now been lifted should you wish to enrol in an extra classes. This will allow you to enrol in the short courses along with the longer courses. Please use our website to enrol.
Classes with vacancies as at 18th April. Note: some are short courses at differing times of the year
Basic Science (2nd semester)
Recorder group
Beginner’s French
Early Humans
Fine Films
Ukelele
Games with Friends
The British Industrial Revolution
What Can you Grow?
Lunchbox Cyber security
Seniors Cinema (Fridays)
The Joy of Poetry
The Memory Book (from 2nd term)
Wednesday Walkers
Opera at the Sun Theatre
Women in Science (2nd semester)
Patchwork and Quilting
Patchwork
Petanque
Modern Ethics
King Arthur (2nd semester)
The Maginot LIne (October)
RECIPE OF THE WEEK!
Our Eat Well, Live Well and Age Well class meets every Friday. Tutor Julius Liubinas is a retired optometrist with a background in clinical research and is eager to pass on his research that links lifetsyle and health. He is also eager to share healthy, non processed food recipes that he brings to his classes. Please enjoy experimenting with the following recipes!
TERM 1 RECIPES:
Bean Bread, Banana (N)Ice Cream, Not Quite Rice, Mayonnaise recipe, Lentil Bites, Easy Fermented Onions, Apple (and Other Fruits) Vinegar
TERM 2 RECIPES
OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
Jan Miller and Mandy Heane are working hard to make our Facebook presence more visible to both members and potential members. It is a great way to share information about our classes and events, as well activities and events in Melbourne generally, reports about our Forums, Council matters etc. Please check it out at:
https://www.facebook.com/u3amooneevalley or via the link at the top right of the home page of our website.
DANCE FOR SENIORS
The Clocktower Centre its bringing back its popular program this year. Step into the grace and beauty of ballet in this inspiring dance program designed for ages 60+. Guided by a member of The Australian Ballet’s Education and Outreach team, participants will explore the elegance of ballet through gentle, expressive movements, inspired by the repertoire and music of The Australian Ballet’s productions.
Click HERE for more information.
MONTHLY LUNCHES
All U3A Moonee Valley members and friends are invited to attend the monthly lunches
which are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 12pm at the East Keilor RSL in Hoffmans Road.
You choose and pay for your own food and drink.
As well as a wide range of dishes offered on the main Bistro menu, a Seniors menu of generous portions is available. Current prices for Seniors meals are 3 courses $22.00, 2 courses $20.00 and 1 course $18.00.
Please contact Marjorie Ridley at officecomv@gmail.com to confirm you will attend by Monday prior to the lunch date.
Dates for 2026:
16th April, 21st May, 18th June, 16th July, 20th August, 17th September, 15th October, 19th November, 17th December.
THIS WEBSITE BELOW CONTAINS A WEALTH OF INFORMATION ON WHAT TO DO IN OUR CITY, MUCH OF IT IS FREE!
Seniors in Melbourne
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT DEMENTIA?
We had a forum in 2023 on the topic of Dementia which was well attended. Interested in going to the next level of understanding this topic? The University of Tasmania’s Wicking Centre offers two free courses “Understanding Dementia” and “Preventing Dementia”.
The courses run for 7 weeks, are free and no assignments or exams are required. Information about the courses can be found at: https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT SCAMS?
The October 2024 forum addressed the issue of online scam avoidance. Phil O’Brien, our presenter, had many suggestions for keeping safe while using technology and his presentation is included HERE
