OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS:

FORUM – TUESDAY 15th APRIL at WINDY HILL

As advised in the February Contact the next forum will be presented by Ambulance Victoria.  It’s targeted at our U3A age group and is titled “Chain of Survival”. 

Ambulance Victoria have a process they call “The Chain of Survival” which helps people make the best choices should a medical emergency occur.  Their presentation will cover the signs and symptoms of medical conditions such as stroke, heart attack and cardiac arrest. The presentation will explain the Chain of Survival to us.  Our presenter will go through the steps from recognising the signs, calling 000, CPR, using a defibrillator, what will happen when an ambulance arrives and what to expect in hospital.

The forum will be held in our normal venue at Windy Hill, the corner of Napier and Brewster Street Essendon. There is a free car park opposite in Napier Street and the venue is accessible by the No. 59 tram or Glenbervie or Essendon train stations.

The Forum will commence at 11.00 in the Premiers Room. There will be tea or coffee available from 10.30. Partners and/or friends of U3A members are also welcome to attend. We encourage those attending to stay for lunch at the Venue’s bistro, where reasonably priced meals, including those on a seniors’ menu, are available.

If you would like to attend, please send an email to info@u3amooneevalley.com.au by Wednesday 9^th April at the latest. Please also advise if you, and/or any others coming with you, plan to stay for lunch. 

DANCE FOR SENIORS WITH THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET

And now for something completely different at the Clocktower Centre:
Channel the grace and beauty of ballet in a dance class for seniors, inspired by the movements and music of The Australian Ballet’s productions.

The program’s inclusive design ensures there are options for everyone aged 60+, regardless of ability or experience, including options for sitting, standing, or dancing with support. The class will be taught by a member of The Australian Ballet’s Education and Outreach team.

Single Session Cost $28, All Sessions 9.30am-11.00am, 
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Tuesday 28 October 2025

Everything you need to know and how to book can be found at:
https://clocktowercentre.com.au/dance-for-seniors-2025/

DOWNSIZING MADE EASY WORKSHOP

Avondale Heights Library
Friday 9^th May, 1:30 – 3:00 pm

This library workshop might be for you! Are you surrounded with clutter? Have you got too much stuff?

You might be thinking about a move from a large home to a smaller place?  This workshop will help those thinking about downsizing to make the transition easier.

Expert declutterer Julie (from The Decluttering Company) will offer practical tips and tricks to tackle clutter and embrace a simpler life.

As a bonus the Council’s Aged Care navigation officer will also be on hand to offer information on aged care support.

We have been lucky to secure 10 places for this informative workshop.  Please contact me on 0407 582 656 to register your interest

Helen Mather

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT DEMENTIA?
We had a forum last year 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