Issue 43

CONTENTS

From the Committee 1 & 2

Who’s Who 2 The Right Path 2

General Information 3

The Inside Joke 3

Important Info 4

Exploring World Cinema 5

Some Snaps 6 Tea Dance 7

Dates to Remember 8

Deadline for December2017

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From the Committee

At our AGM in September a few changes took place with Helen Cossenas and Geoff Parsons leaving committee. We are grateful for the service they provided on behalf of the membership and thank them very much for their sterling contributions. Anne Chamberlain was elected Secretary, Bill Morrison as Vice president and Elaine Clark joined as a committee member. Doug McCallum remains as President, Andrew Cossenas Treasurer, the other committee members are Earl Ingleby, Paul Ford and Adele Morrison. Our guest speaker gave a talk on Wills and Powers of Attorney, this was most interesting, recent changes to who can contest a will and warnings of pitfalls in not structuring Powers of Attorney correctly were pointed out. The central Highlands Legal Service offers advice on all these matters for little or no charge. Do not forget our Seniors activity movie “Victoria and Abdul” on October 19th with a high tea lunch to follow. Price is only $16, we will make our own way to the Regent Multiplex arriving 9.30 for 9.45 start. The movie finishes about 11.45 am and lunch will be at 12.00 pm. Contact Helen Cossenas to make a booking. Our Christmas feast is December 2nd. This year we are returning to the BBQ with food and drink supplied for $25 per head. This is always a great day and as it progresses more outrageous statements than you have ever heard before emerge. The noise level late in the afternoon approaches jet engine levels and everyone sleeps well that night. Lunch will be served from 12.30. The venue is the Neighbourhood Centre, hopefully under the mighty Oak which is a wonderful shady spot. Doug and Bill attended the Grampians region meeting at Ararat in September and we compare very favourably with other U3A’S in our region with a wide range of activities and an active membership. New activities for this term include collecting and another wine group, expressions of interest are being sought now and dates and venues will be advised.

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Photography Ulrich Babst is our photographer, when he snaps your photo it may be included in the newsletter or appear on the Web Site, if you do not want this please advise Ulrich or hide until he leaves.

COMMITTEE President .....................Doug McCallum Vice President.......... Bill Morrison Secretary .....................Anne Chamberlain Treasurer .................. Andrew Cossenas Members…..Elaine Clark, Adele Morrison, Paul Ford, Earl Ingleby

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Also Roberta Rice will introduce her “Live Longer Live Stronger” course to our curriculum next year. Those who have done this before know the benefits it gives. Eva Mitchell is introducing Tai Chi for Arthritis next year .

Are you aware??????

In your Name Tag Holder is an “In Case of Emergency” form that maybe of benefit if it’s filled out.

Steering the Right Path: Planning a family route for ageing

As increasing numbers of us live longer and thrive in our later years, it’s never been more important to plan ahead. We often delay planning for the future until a crisis, illness or financial difficulty requires us to find urgent solutions. As a result, decision-making can often be rushed, creating tensions and disputes in families, or resulting in unwise arrangements that cause problems further down the track. This session is targeted to older adults and their families, as well as those working in the sector. The focus: • Planning: finances, living arrangements, care plans, advance directives, and powers of attorney. • Preserving: family relationships, social connection, autonomy and respect. • Preventing: resentment, conflict and abuse. Participants will: • Gain insight into the options and steps available to individuals and families to plan the best path for-ward based on their circumstances • learn about the common pitfalls that can lead to tension, difficulties or abuse, or undermine family relationships over time • find out how to avoid these avoidable is-sues • learn about options for resolving issues when things go awry. Wednesday November 15, 3.30 – 5pm Gold coin donation Afternoon tea provided Facilitator: Relationships Australia, Ballarat Held at the Creswick Neighbourhood Centre. They are low cost and cover some very important subjects.

U3A Name Tags: Members are asked to wear their Name Tags to all U3A activities. To help facilitate members getting to know one another and a proof of financial membership. In the interests of safety please fill in the I.C.E ( In Case of Emergency ) form supplied. U3A Committee Meetings: Are held on the 4

th Thursday of each month from 3.30 p.m. – 5.00

p.m. sharp! At the Creswick Neighbourhood Centre. Members are welcome to attend. Newsletter Contributions: Are always very welcome. We would love to share in the travels of members who have been lucky (or wise) enough to travel during the winter months, Photos welcome. Send to P.O. Box or Email. Code Red: On “Code Red” Days, all U3A activities are cancelled. In the case of a U3A General Meeting contact U3A by mobile or Email. Payment of Fees by Direct Deposit: We are pleased to see members are using this convenient method of payment. The Bendigo Bank staff will assist you if needed. Just fill in a payment form which will go directly into the U3A Creswick Bank Account. Make sure your NAME is in the reference panel.

Deposit directly to: Bendigo Bank BSB 633 000 Account No. 137 271 003

Important Notice to All Members of "U3A Creswick & District Inc."

The New Policies and Procedures set out by U3A NETWORK require each member to fill in a new Membership Form, supplying accurate ( legible )

information required for GRANTS, U3A NETWORK, etc.

All New and Renewing Members are required to complete this Form.

returning it with their Fees ( $25 - 1st July 2017 - 30th June 2018)

THE INSIDE JOKE

Important- Please read and keep for reference.

“Creswick & District U3A Inc.”

Creswick & District U3A do not have an office at this time. Contact is made by- Mobile phone- 0459 981 066 Email - u3a3363@gmail.com P.O.Box 434 Creswick. 3363 Website – www.creswicku3a.com Committee members and Tutors are happy to receive your enquiries. Membership Fees. $ 5. 00 Administration Fee (once only) is paid by all New Members. $25.00 Annual Membership Fee is for the period from 1st July- 30th June each year. $15.00 Half year – From 1st January each year. $10.00 Associate Member. (Being a current full member of another U3A.) A General Meeting is held in June each year for Renewal of Membership Fees. Fees and other monies can be paid at the meeting or by- Direct Deposit at the Bendigo Bank BSB 633 000 Account Number 137 271 003 By Post- P.O. Box 434. CRESWICK 3363 or paid to a Committee Member. Creswick & District U3A Committee Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month 3.30 p.m.-5.00p.m. Sharp, at the Creswick Neighbourhood Centre. Members are welcome to attend. New Members are accepted and new Name Tags are ordered at Committee Meetings. NAME TAGS are requested to be worn at all U3A activities. Please fill in your emergency medical details on the I.C.E ( In Case of Emergency. ) card. Bring your name tag with you. Some members leave Name Tags in the Glove Box for easy access. NEWSLETTER is distributed by – Email. Printed in colour. Also available on the website-www.creswicku3a.com if you have an Email address, all updates/information will be forwarded to your Email as received. POST. Printed in black and white. Please allow a week for postal delivery. You may have a friend who has Email access, happy to pass on any distributed information to you. Or we can link you up with a member who has Email access. Newsletter – Paul Ford. 0412 149 423 paulmeg@initialsolutions.com.au Class Co Ordinator– Bill Morrison. 0459 981 066 u3a3363@gmail.com Membership/Name Tags. Adele Morrison. 5345 2995 u3a3363@gmail.com Events Co Ordinator. Helen Cossenas. 0428 151 208 helen44@southernphone.com.au Webmaster- Earl Ingleby. 0447 617 570 earl@earlssite.com Office Bearers - President: Doug McCallum. Vice President: Bill Morrison. Secretary: Anne Chamberlain. Treasurer: Andrew Cossenas.

U3A Creswick Exploring World Cinema program for September 2017 Thursday 12th October BLACK MAGIC is a 1949 film adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's novel Joseph Balsamo. Set in the 18th century, the film stars Orson Welles in the lead role as Joseph Balsamo, a hypnotist, magician, and charlatan who also goes by the alias Count Cagliostro, and Nancy Guild as Lorenza/Marie Antoinette. Akim Tamiroff has a featured role George Orson Welles was one of the giants of American film, I have selected this movie because very few people in Australia have actually seen it. It is well worth seeing

Thursday November 2nd THE DAUGHTER is a 2015 Australian drama film written and directed by Simon Stone, starring an ensemble cast led by Geoffrey Rush. The film was released in Australia on 17 March 2016 . Adapted from Henrik Ibsens late 19th century play ''The Wild Duck'' but totally rewritten and retold into a modern Australian story set, maybe in the logging areas of Tasmania but actually filmed around the very atmospheric Snowy Mountain towns of Tumut and Batlow.

Thursday November 9th THE NAME OF THE ROSE is a 1986 Italian-French-German drama mystery film directed by Jean- Jacques Annaud, based on the book of the same name by Umberto Eco. Sean Connery stars as the Franciscan friar William of Baskerville and Christian Slater is his apprentice Adso of Melk, who are called upon to solve a deadly mystery in a medieval abbey. The film was awarded the César for best foreign film. The film was awarded two BAFTAs. Sean Connery for best actor, and Hasso von Hugo won Best Make Up Artist.

Thursday December 7th RADIANCE Radiance is a 1998 Australian independent film. It is the first feature film by Aboriginal director Rachel Perkins about three indigenous sisters who reunite for their mother's funeral. The film is based on the play written by Louis Nowra. Australian Film Institute Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: Deborah Mailman Nominations: Best Achievement in Direction, Best Achievement in Editing, Best Achievement in Production Design, Best Film, Best Screenplay Adapted from Another Source Australian Screen Sound Guild Best Achievement in Sound Design & FX Editing for a Feature Film Canberra International Film Festival Audience Award Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards Best Actor – Female: Deborah Mailman Nomination: Best Screenplay – Adapted Melbourne International Film Festival Most Popular Feature Film

Thursday December I4th THE STEPFORD WIVES is a 2004 American science-fiction comedy film. It was directed by Frank Oz from a screenplay by Paul Rudnick and stars Nicole Kidman, Matthew Broderick, Bette Midler, Christopher Walken, Faith Hill and Glenn Close. The film is a remake of the 1975 film of the same title; both films are based on the Ira Levin novel The Stepford Wives. The remake grossed $102 million worldwide on a $90 million budget.

Creswick Neighbourhood House 1st and 2nd Thursday each month

Leisurely Lunch at Ripple on the Res

Publicise your event or activity by sending some photos to “u3a3363@gmail.com” for publication in our Newsletter.

DATES TO REMEMBER

October 2017

1st - 31st - Seniors Festival 12th - Exploring World Cinema 19th - Seniors Event at the Regent

November 2017

2nd - Exploring World Cinema 4th - Leisurely Lunch - Quoin Hill Winery by request. 9th - Exploring World Cinema

December 2017

2nd - Xmas BBQ 7th - Exploring World Cinema 14th - Exploring World Cinema

Leisurely Lunch venues may occasionally change due to circumstances out of our control