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U3A Gold Coast Incorporated – SEPTEMBER news issued 1 October 2019 - of 6

Management Committee EXECUTIVE:

President Marvin Summers

Vice- President Jenny Broughton

Secretary Michael McDonald

Treasurer Sally Gemmell

ORDINARY: Alice Fairley

Paul Miles

Neil Marshall

Kathleen Power

Officers and Volunteers Class Coordinator Alice Fairley

Office Coordinator Kathleen Power

Fire Warden, Australia Fair Lyn Sturm

Social Convenors Margaret Karakatsanis

Pat Jones

Newsletter Publisher Marvin Summers

We are grateful to the Office of Hon Rob Molhoek MP for

Southport for the printing of this Newsletter.

President’s Message

Welcome aboard Kath on becoming a member of the

Management Committee. Kath volunteered at the General

Meeting to fill one of the casual vacancies on the Management

Committee until elections of a new Management Committee is

held at the AGM in March 2020.

The increase of 2020 Membership fees by $10, effective from

1 October 2019 when we take 2020 registrations, was approved

at the General Meeting, together with an automatic increase in

accordance with the minimum CPI figure at the end of

September of each year, rounded up or down to the nearest

dollar. This CPI increase will apply to New and Renewal annual

registrations and Semester 2 New registrations.

As we are heading towards the end of 2019, we will be asking for volunteers to help finish the painting at Margaret Street which is anticipated to be done in the first week of when we close down. So, my friendly members in Margaret Street, get ready for this big ask - won't be long before you hear - you can see the difference it has made to the lower level.

Marvin Summers (President)

Newsletter Learning for Pleasure

Together, we will shape our U3A group to be the best

SEPTEMBER news issued 1 Oct 2019 PATRON - Councillor Dawn Crichlow OAM

ABN 17 993 804 260

Inside this Issue

Important Dates

Members - Identity Badges

Membership Fee Increase for 2020

New Class for 2020 - SELF

A Workshop too good to refuse

Lunch Get-together

Toowoomba - pics

Social Activities

Theatre Outings

How to contact us

Office:

Level 1 (Shop 1074), Australia Fair, Southport

Phone: 07 5591 6671

Margaret Street Venue:

Phone: 07 5532 1516

Address all correspondence to:

The Secretary

U3A Gold Coast Inc

PO Box 3365

Australia Fair Q4215

Email: [email protected]

Web: u3agoldcoast.weebly.com

Facebook: U3A Gold Coast Inc Southport

Office Hours:

9.00am-3.30pm : Monday to Thursday

9.00am-3.00pm : Friday


IMPORTANT DATES

QUEENS BIRTHDAY

7 October - Public Holiday

VOLUNTEERS & TUTORS LUNCH

Friday 25 October No Classes held - Office closed

CHRISTMAS PARTY - LUNCH

Thursday 28 November to be held at Southport Bowls Club No Classes held - Office Closed

SEMESTER 2 - END FOR 2019

Friday 6 December 2019

Members Identity Badges

RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2020 -

well, don’t forget to bring your badge in for

stamping to prove you are a paid up member

for 2020. It will be a GREEN stamp for 2020:

GREEN is the stamp colour

for 2020

Thank you, Management Committee

Fee Increase - 2020 Membership Registrations

It was resolved at the General Meeting held on 17 September that Membership fees for 2020 be

increased by $10. We will be taking Registrations for 2020 from 1 October this year, so BE

QUICK IF YOU WANT TO ENROL INTO THE CLASS OF YOUR CHOICE FOR NEXT YEAR NOW -

it will be first in, first served.

Membership fees are now as follows:

RENEWAL $75.00

NEW $85.00

For your information and I encourage members to view the Minutes of the General Meeting which can be

found on our Web Site by clicking onto the following link:

<https://u3agoldcoast.weebly.com/general-meertings.html>

New Class for 2020 - SELF

Become yourSELF in a fun environment - built on words with a twist. You'll go home 'on a high'

because you have enjoyed yourself and laughed so much, and learnt something possibly useless

but fun - you'll learn to like yourself, to express yourself, gain confidence and work wonders on your

self esteem.

S = self, E = esteem, expression, L = laughter, learning, F = friendship, facts.

Class details : 1st and 3rd Wednesday in the Study Room at Australia Fair from 9.00am to 11.00 am

https://u3agoldcoast.weebly.com/general-meertings.html


A 'WORKSHOP' too good to refuse!

The U3A Advanced Ukulele Group were

offered at short notice by the talented Cathy

Welsford and Ange Smith of 'The Wild Women

of Anywhere Beach' Ukulele Group to hold a

Strumming Tricks and Tips workshop which

was held on Saturday afternoon 21 September.

The anticipation and excitement of our

Volunteer Tutors and fellow members of the

U3A Ukulele groups were not disappointed and

spent a captivating three hours absorbing

information and skills to broaden their

experience.

It provided the opportunity to learn about Percussion

Strumming Techniques which included 'chunking',

'triplets' and 'flourish or roll'.

The skills we were taught will, with considerable

practice, enable us to teach other members of the

U3A Ukulele groups in the future.

Cathy and Ange treated us to a couple of unique

songs they have written and recorded themselves -

most enjoyable.

The Advanced Ukulele group would like to thank

U3A for allowing us to access the hall on a Saturday

afternoon to conduct this workshop.


Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

U3A took up whole of the coach and the

day turned on the perfect weather for

everyone to enjoy the beautiful display of

flowers that Toowoomba proudly celebrates

every year.

Snapshots

Monthly Lunch Get-togethers

NEXT LUNCH:

Date: Saturday 26 October 2019

Where: KOKONUT WILLEY'S

GRAND HOTEL, LABRADOR

11.30 am for 12 noon

Toowoomba trip


NORTHERN RIVERS DAY TOUR

Get your cameras ready for the opportunity to take amazing photos.

Travelling from the Gold Coast, we go around the Hinze dam, heading south to the picturesque rock formation and waterfall of the Natural Bridge where you will have morning tea.

In the heart of the Tweed Valley, at the foothills of Mount Warning is beautiful rain forest, paddocks and wildlife. In one of the breathtaking valleys is Chillingham where you will find Buck’s Farm and can buy unique and often unheard of fruits.

Its hard to leave this amazing farm, but we need to go for lunch, which is a surprise but you will get a hot meal with tea/coffee and then we will follow the coastal road with glorious views back to the Gold Coast.

When: TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER

Pick up: 7.45am for 8.00am outside Southport RSL Club (Palmers Coaches)

Cost: $60.00 includes morning tea and lunch

$5.00 deposit paid in full by FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER

Social Activities


ROALD DAHL'S

CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Step inside a world of pure imagination and book to see Roald Dahl's 'CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY”.

It promises a delectable treat featuring songs from the original film, including Pure Imagination, The Candy Man, together with a brand new Broadway score.

COMING TO THE LYRIC THEATRE IN 2020

We have a small allocation of seats at the following prices:

Seniors Concession / Children $70 per ticket Non-concession $90 per ticket

Our booking is for:

1.00 pm TUESDAY 14 APRIL 2020

However, full payment is required by: FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019

Early payment is necessary as the Theatre requires full payment mid-January 2020 when U3A is closed, and I will be away from late November 2019. Please make a diary note of this payment date when making your reservation.

This musical will be fun and the staging memorable. Get ready for the chance to experience the wonders of Wonka !

Book NOW for an enjoyable afternoon in APRIL next.

Thank you – Patti Pick (Convenor)

Theatre Outings

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