PRESIDENT

IAN BURDETT 0417 071 325

VICE PRESIDENT

TBA

TREASURER

MARK KING 0407 974 322

SECRETARY

GRAHAM ROBINSON 5439 5332

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

JILL MCARTHUR 0427 493 294

COURSE CO-ORDINATOR

TBA

COMMITTEE

HELEN BANDROWSKI

LYNDA BURKE

MICHAEL GALLAGHER

LYN GOODALL

MARION RICHARDSON

BARB RITCHIE

BRENDA STEVENS-CHAMBERS

PERSONS OF RESPONSIBILITY

MINUTE SECRETARY

HELEN BANDROWSKI 0417 302 293

HEALTH & WELLBEING

JILL MCARTHUR 0427 493 294

LIBRARY

BARBARA MCDOUGALL 0438 433 850

MARY FRY 0413 025 380

ATTENDANCE SHEETS

LEX MILNE 0417 856 476

THE BUZZ EDITORS

JUDI FISHER 5442 9611

ALISON OPPERMANN 4433 1138

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

MICHAEL GALLAGHER 0408 397 448

NETWORK COORDINATOR

IAN BURDETT 0417 071 325

DOCUMENTATION COORDINATOR

LYN GOODALL 0418 587 102

POSTAL ADDRESS

U3A BENDIGO

PO BOX 274

BENDIGO 3552

PHONE: 03 5447 1812

EMAIL: u3abgo@bigpond.com

PAGE: www.u3abendigo.com

DIARY DATES 2019

August

13 Deadline for BUZZ information

22 Buzz folding

28 Social Gathering at 1.30 pm at St.

Mary’s, Kangaroo Flat

Quick reference—What’s in this Buzz?

Report from the President, pages 1

Notices, pages 2-3

Course Coordinator Notes, pages 4-5

Activity Notes, pages 6-8

IT, pages 9-10

Gardening, pages 11

Walkers’ information, pages 12-14

Timetable, pages 15-16

The BUZZ is printed for U3A Bendigo by courtesy of Jacinta Allan, Mem-

ber for Bendigo East and Maree Edwards, Member for Bendigo West.

BENDIGO UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE

the BUZZ

Newsletter No. 301 August 2019

BUZZ deadline for SEPTEMBER 2019

Tuesday, 13th August Please send information to

alisonmoppermann@gmail.com

DIRECTIONS

ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

CNR. OF CHURCH & BANK STS.

KANGAROO FLAT, VIC 3555 ENTER VIA CAR PARK OFF CHURCH ST. [SEE MAP ON BACK COVER ]

Letter from the President 2019 – No. 7

Welcome to the August 2019 BUZZ, especially to new members who have recently joined U3A. On behalf of U3A Bendigo, I was delighted to attend a City of Greater Bendigo hosted Network Forum for not-for-profit groups on 11 June. The forum provided an opportunity to meet members of other community groups from across the region and reflect on various aspects of group wellbeing. To observe the 2019 World-Wide Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June, Bendigo Health hosted an event on 12 June at the Bendigo Hospital where U3A was invited to display promotional material. Community awareness of elder abuse is growing and this is vital to help protect older Australians from physical, emotional, financial and social abuse, often inflicted by those closest to us. A PhD student, Renée St. Louis at the Monash University Accident Research Centre, has invited members of U3A Bendigo to participate in research on older driver behaviour. The research project is studying ways in which health and wellbeing impact older adults’ driving patterns over time. Interested members, primarily those 65 years and older, are invited to undertake a 15 to 20 minute online survey at: www.tinyurl.com/HealthandDriving

Around 35 convenors came to the Course Convenors meeting on 26 June. Convenors were reminded to be particularly attentive to new members and to ensure they let the Course Co-ordinator know about changes to their activities. A Zoom teleconference was convened during the meeting with Kevin Whelan from U3A Network Victoria giving an introduction to the UMAS membership system and demonstrating some of the key functions available for convenors. On behalf of the U3A Bendigo Committee of Management, I express my sincere thanks to Mary Goodall Tuohey who has resigned for personal reasons from the role of Course Co-ordinator and from the Committee. Mary’s contribution to both over the last few months has been greatly appreciated. The June Social Gathering saw about 50 members hear from guest speaker Louis Roller who shared his inspirational life story. Louis took us on a journey from his birth in Poland through the difficult and challenging experience of surviving in war-torn Paris, to he and his family’s eventual migration to Australia. Louis also shared some of his achievements throughout his professional career in pharmacy practice and education. My thanks to Louis for travelling up from Melbourne and to the Garden Visiting Group for providing afternoon tea. U3A Network Victoria is hosting a Loddon Mallee Regional Workshop in Bendigo on 9 and 10 September at the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club. Participants will learn about ways to improve physical activity and governance of community groups, while having an opportunity to meet U3A members from across our local region and the Western Metropolitan Region. U3A Bendigo members are invited to attend by completing a Workshop Attendance form (see elsewhere in this BUZZ) and returning it to the office by 16 August. All U3A members are encouraged to attend.

U3A Bendigo will hold its annual Open Day on Tuesday, 8 October to coincide with Seniors Week. This is a great opportunity for members, friends and those interested in learning about U3A to come along and talk to convenors about classes and activities they might like to try next year. There will also be a range of entertainment and social activities to enjoy.

The Kangaroo Flat Community Plan Renewal Working Group is undertaking a community survey where respondents are being asked about their views on Kangaroo Flat. The survey can be completed online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/kflatcommuniytyplan before 31 July. Hard copies are available at the office. I encourage all U3A members to consider completing the survey. This is an opportunity to have your say about what is great and not so great about Kangaroo Flat. Ian Burdett President

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NOTICES

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Social Gathering at 1.30 pm, Wednesday August 28

at St Mary’s, High Street Kangaroo Flat

Speaker: : James Lerk

James Lerk has documented many aspects of Bendigo’s history. The Queen`s birthday hon-

ours list recognised James contribution to this field resulting in James being honoured

with the Medal of The Order of Australia. James is also a recipient of the prestigious Award

of Merit from the Royal Historical Society. James has received these awards for his signifi-

cant contribution to documenting and preserving the history of Bendigo.

James has published many books on the history of mining in Bendigo which is poignant giv-

en that mining is fading in the memories of a past Bendigo. James Lerk highlights that

there is another world beneath your feet.

NEW MEMBERS

The following people enrolled in the past month:

LEN BARRETT, PAM COULTER, LIBBY FEAST, MARY

FRASER, PAULINE MATHRICK, SUE MIDDLETON,

MAUREEN MUIR, PETER O'NEIL, ANNETTE PEACOCK,

GRACE ROBINETTE, ANNETTE ROBINS, BILL SCHMIDT,

MARK SLATTERY

VALE

Marg Reynolds

A valued past member of U3A

reached the grand age of 91 and has

sadly passed away.

Member of the cribbage group.

NOTICES

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The 26th Scarlet Stiletto Awards are now open

A record $10,060 is up for grabs in Sisters in Crime Australia’s 26th Scarlet Stiletto Awards for best short crime and mystery stories by Australian women.

Closing date for the awards is 31 August 2019. Entry fee is $25 or $20 for Sisters in Crime members. Maximum length is 5000 words. The awards will be presented at a ceremony in Melbourne in late No-vember. To download an entry form and a list of FAQs or to pay the entry fee, go to: www.sistersincrime.org.au/the-scarlet-stiletto-awards Additional information: Carmel Shute, Secretary and National Convenor, 0412 569 356: admin@sistersincrime.org.au

Step into Spring Multiple Market Stalls

Raffle Gold coin entry/Lucky door prize

14th September 2019

Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub

155 Crook St, Strathdale

10am-3pm

High tea available at 11am, 12pm, 1pm

Cost $30.00 Booking required

Contact Ruth M 0409 8644 709 E jorue@bigpond.com

Proceeds go to Cancer in Kids

2020 ANNIVERSARY

U3A Bendigo formally started in 1990.

In 2015 we celebrated our 25th anniversary and published a booklet documenting the history

of those years

2019 is our thirtieth year. I floated the suggestion of a booklet of what we did in our 30th year.

Each activity would have a page to tell everyone what they do, think, look like, or whatever the

group wants to put on that page.

Please send to Alison Oppermann Email: alisonmoppermann@gmail.com

COURSE COORDINATOR’S NOTICES

SHORT COURSES

When and Where:

Every 1st, 2nd, 4th (& 5th) Tuesday at 10am in Room 1, St Mary’s.

Contact:

phone the U3A office on 5447 1812, email u3abgo@bigpond.com

30th July: Clive Stratford, highly regarded art historian and commentator, will talk on the

life and career of noted Dutch modern master, Piet Mondrian, who had a major influence on 20th

century art.

6th August and 13th August: UMAS – U3A Bendigo, in conjunction with the U3A Victoria Network, will be introducing a new

membership and course database. All Convenors and other interested members are encouraged to

attend these training sessions to learn more about the database and how it will help all of us to

manage our activities more effectively.

27th August and 3rd September: Zoe Wallace, teacher and qualified dance instructor, will conduct two sessions on dance and

movement in St Mary’s Hall.

10th September Steve Healy, Coliban water, Water Allocations and regional impacts on the MDB.

See next page for more information.

24th September, 1st and 8th October: Diana Collier Aboriginal Australia – through a smoky glassDiana Collier will present a 3-part

course on understanding Aboriginal Australia, comparing and contrasting perspectives from the

time of European arrival.

COMING UP IN FUTURE WEEKS (to be confirmed) October 22 Terry Mills Mathematical Problem Solving in Ancient Greece

October 29 November 5 Brenda Stevens-Chambers Interesting Bendigo Women; Great Australian

Scandals

November 12 John Bonnice, Bendigo Reconciliation Committee Reconciliation Issues

November 26 Cilla Brady Travels in India and Nepal

NOTE CONVENOR CONTACT AND OTHER CHANGES

Aerobics: Inez Grigg 5443 8638 now Inez Stone 0400477664

Embroidery: now includes Craft such as knitting

French Elementary Beginners B: cancelled

Ukulele Co-Convenors: Deb 0402 247 781 and Sue Tapp 0419387775 Email : sue@balangara.com.au

There are now two groups for Ukulele—Foundation in the Hall and Advanced in Room 2.

Both at 3pm Wednesday

Walking for Fitness Thursday Group: Jan Maling 0417 143 444

Walking Futsal for Seniors: Jill McArthur 0427 493 294

Yoga Dates Term 3: Tue: Jul 16, 23 (10.30), 30; Aug 06, 13, 20; 27, Sep 10/09.

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CC NOTICES CONT’D

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NOTICE FOR CONVENORS: ATTENDANCE RECORDS Greetings to all Convenors.

Thank you for submitting your January – June (Semester 1) Attendance sheets.

I really appreciate your help.

I have not yet received the Attendance sheets from a few Convenors. If you haven’t submitted them,

please do so as soon as you can.

You can return them to the U3A office (either hand them in or post them or email them).

Alternatively, you can email them to me: lexmilne@bigpond.com

If you have any questions, or if I can help you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Lex Milne

0417 856 476

Course Coordination Team: Helen Reeves, Lyn Goodall, Lex Milne

Tuesday 10th September 2019

10.30am, St Mary’s Kangaroo Flat.

Are you confused about the issues of water management in our region and in the wider Aus-

tralian context?

Do you worry about the state of our waterways, and how our

catchment relates to the Murray Darling Basin?

Want to know more? Then join us on Tuesday 10th September

to get some answers from someone who really knows what it’s

all about.

Coliban Water’s Manager Regional Liveability, Steven Healy, will talk

about how Coliban Water manages water resources in the region, in

particular for Bendigo. Steven will provide an update on current water

resources and provide a long term outlook for Bendigo. In addition to

this, information will be provided on how Coliban Water fits within the

Murray Darling Basin, including how Bulk Entitlements, water shares

and allocations work.

Please RSVP by Friday 7th September to ensure you have a seat at what promises to be a

popular information session. Note start time of 10.30am.

Office: 5447 1812; email u3abgo@bigpond.com

Mary Goodall Tuohey: 0407 565 967; email: mary.goodallt@gmail.com

ACTIVITY NOTES

Library News

August 2019

Cataloging the Library Collection

The review of the library books has been completed and cataloging of the collection has

commenced.

We plan to catalog the sections:

Great Courses

Biographies

Other Non-Fiction

but not Fiction.

The method used to catalog is as follows:

An app Delicious Library 3 was sourced from Apple by Michael Gallagher and installed on

Barbara McDougall’s phone. This app is synced to a computer and the phone camera used to

scan the barcode of the book (usually located on the back of the book). Detailed information

of the book appears on the computer. From this Michael exports appropriate items of

information to a computer spread sheet, suitably formats it and transfers it to the U3A

website.

How to access the Catalogs on the Website:

Open the U3A website

Click on “Library Home Page”

Click on “Library Catalog”

This brings up:

U3A Library Catalog

Great Courses/ Biographies/ Other Non-Fiction

Great Courses Catalogue is already on the website and the list of courses can be sorted

alphabetically by Course Titles or by Lecturers, by clicking on the appropriate instruction.

The catalogs will be kept current by adding or deleting items as necessary.

Barbara McDougall and Mary Fry

Librarians

With Michael Gallagher

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS

THE BASICS OF CRYPTIC CROSSWORD PUZZLES 1.

Solving cryptic crosswords is great exercise for the brain because it brings

together lots of skills that we all have but rarely use together. We need to draw

on our memory, our general knowledge, our understanding of the structure of

words, our imaginations and on our ability to organise our thoughts.

Most cryptic clues consist of two elements, and it takes practice to be able to recognise which

is which. The straightforward hint, known as the definition, is the answer to the clue, and is

commonly found at either the beginning or the end. The cryptic hints, the indicators, are

designed to get you working on the words in the middle which will provide bits of the

answer.

There are lots of cryptic crossword conventions, but seven of the most common are the

synonym, the anagram, the ‘parts stitched together’, words spelled backwards, words made

from their letters, and the hidden word.

Q: Can you solve these cryptic clues?

Crooked inclination (4 letters) __ __ __ __

Wyatt sharpens up listening devices (9 letters) __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Snakebite from too much proud talk (8 letters) __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Solutions on page 12

ACTIVITY NOTES

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FLOWER ARRANGING GROUP In the last few months we have made flower trees, ex-

perimented with arrangements in the Japanese style,

added candles to our designs and had fun working with

brightly coloured vegetables and fruit. The present

course will shortly be coming to an end but may be re-

peated in the future if there is enough interest.

Sally van Gent 0417330

THURSDAY LUNCH CLUB

What a crowd we had. Lots of chatter and lots of munching. Welcome to a

few new members. The next lunch will be on Thursday 1st August at

the Hibernian Hotel, the corner of High and Beech streets, in Golden

Square. There is plenty of parking in Beech Street. So hope to see you

there,

If you are on the list, that is OK but if you change your mind or want to join us, please call:

Maureen on 5442 3266 or 0468 379 909 (I'm only on L-plates on the mobile so bear with me.).

In either case leave a message and I will get back to you.

ACTIVITY NOTES

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MONTHLY MOVIE DAY

Each 3rd TUESDAY

12.30-3pm in Room 1

August 20th – The Book Shop

Diane (Diane Keaton) is recently widowed after 40 years of marriage, Vivian (Jane Fonda) enjoys

her men with no strings attached, Sharon (Candice Bergen) is still working through her decades-

old divorce, and Carol's (Mary Steenburgen) marriage is in a slump after 35 years. The lives of

these four lifelong friends are turned upside down after reading the infamous "50 Shades of

Grey," catapulting them into a series of outrageous life choices

UPCOMING MOVIE: September— The Jazz Singer—Neil Diamond

ART & TEA

La Trobe Art Institute, 121 View Street, Bendigo

Wednesday 21th August, (10 for 10.30-11.30am)

SPEAKER: to be announced

Check out the website https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/bendigo-art-gallery/bag-events OR ring Val

Wellings on 0410 084 367.

Presented by the Friends of Bendigo Art Gallery. NOTE: Hearing loop available.

Enjoy a free guided tour exploring highlights of the permanent collection on display. Available on Tues-

days - Sundays, at 11am & 2pm.

The Learning About Your Technology Program

August 2019

U3A Bendigo’s Monthly Learning About Your Technology sessions assist members get more from their PCs,

tablets and smartphones. Attendees bring their devices, queries—how do I do such-and-such a thing on my

device? We help each other to find solutions, earn how to solve problems and discover more efficient ways of

using our devices. Sessions cater for all levels of experience. AC Power and Broadband via WiFi are available.

To join a group, contact a session leader from the list below or come on the day.

If you enjoy helping people and using your digital devices, consider joining the Technical Support Team—also

find details below.

Facebook Page Management Assistance Sought

The Technology Support Group is currently seeking a member with Facebook Page management experience

to assist with the upkeep of the U3A Bendigo Facebook Page. Please contact Michael Gallagher (mobile:

0408 397 448, email michael@migall.net) for details.

U3A Coding and Mechatronics Group

At the recent Coding and Mechatronics Short Course considerable interest was shown in forming a U3A

Coding and Mechatronics Group. The Course Coordinator has found space in the timetable. See the separate

notice: Coding and Mechatronics Group, elsewhere in this issue for details.

Learning About Your Technology Courses and

User Groups

Computers for Beginners U3A Office Every Monday

1.30pm – 3.30pm

One-on-one tuition for beginning computer users. A wide range of topics is

available including various aspects of word processing, E-Mails, digital

pictures, spreadsheets, making graphs, using a scanner, “burning” a DVD or

CD, desktop publishing, creating a database, the clip-board, and webcam, to

mention a few.

Tom Dewhurst Ph: 5444 1232

Apple iPad and iPhone Users Room 1 1st Thursdays 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm

For members who wish to get more from their Apple iPhones and iPads. The group attempts to assist

members with the operation of their devices, provide answers to members’ queries and problems and review

developments in technology related to Apple iOS devices.

Michael Gallagher michael@migall.net Ph: 0408 397 448

Apple Mac Users Room 1 1st Thursdays 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

For members who wish to get more from their Apple Mac PCs. The group attempts to assist members with

the operation of their Apple Macintosh PCs, provide answers to members’ queries and problems and review

developments in technology related to Apple OS X devices.

Michael Gallagher michael@migall.net Ph: 0408 397 448

Android Users Room 1 2nd Thursdays 2:00 to 4:00 pm

For members who wish to get more from their Android and Windows phones and tablets. The group

attempts to provide answers to members’ queries and problems and reviews developments in technology

related to Android devices.

Geoff Pelly jimmyck11@gmail.com Ph: 0466 837 787

Robin Bland robin3048@live.com Ph: 0425 884 137

Ray Tampion rtampion@gmail.com Ph: 0408 100 789

ACTIVITY NOTES

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Windows Computer Users Room 1 3rd Thursdays 2:00 to 4:00 pm

For members who use computers, especially Windows 10 PCs, and wish to discuss issues, share experiences

and help each other. The group attempts to provide answers to members’ queries and problems and reviews

developments in technology related to Windows PCs.

Michael Gallagher michael@migall.net Ph: 0408 397 448

Geoff Pelly jimmyck11@gmail.com Ph: 0466 837 787

Digital Photographers Room 1 4th Thursdays 2:00 to 4:00 pm

For members who take photos with a digital camera, tablet or smart phone and want to know how to move

them between devices, how to store them on a PC or in the cloud, how to print them, create photobooks, dis-

play them on a TV or do basic editing, etc.

Geoff Pelly jimmyck11@gmail.com Ph: 0466 837 787

Photo Editors and Presenters Room 1 3rd Mondays 10:00 to 12:00 noon

For members who have Adobe Photoshop Elements. Members assist each other with all aspects of photo res-

toration and digital editing, setting up slide shows and exporting slide shows as movies for display on smart

TVs etc. or as PDF booklets. Members display samples of their work and discuss their methods. They bring

problematic photos and seek advice from the group on how to proceed.

Robin Bland robin3048@live.com Ph: 0425 884 137

U3A Bendigo Technology Support Team New members are always welcome.

Technical Support Team Meeting Room 1

3rd Thursdays 4:00 to 5:00 pm

The Technical Support Team meets once a month to report on and plan for:

The delivery of Learning About Your Technology sessions in which they assist members get more from

their digital devices. They have great fun discovering device capabilities, solving problems and they

learn lots from each other as they find solutions together.

The assistance of Conveners and COM members with the use of the WiFi LAN, Large Screen TVs,

Wireless Mic system, rollout of the new membership management system, sending of bulk emails, and

the use of PCs and tablets and technology generally.

The management of the Website, the Facebook page, and the local fileserver.

The exploration of possible uses of video conferencing and other uses of technology that may assist U3A

Bendigo to deliver services to its members.

Members with experience in user support, librarianship, web design, information presentation, file manage-

ment, network setup, network account management, video conferencing, PC maintenance, etc… are invited

to join the team. If you would like to enjoy the benefits of helping others, come to a meeting.

For more details, please contact:

Michael Gallagher

E: michael@migall.net

Ph: 0408 397 448

ACTIVITY NOTES

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ACTIVITY NOTES

GARDENING AND GROWING THINGS

In early June it was great to see a large number of our garden members

withstood the cold and headed down to the ASQ Sydancer- Garden, Gift and Café

nursery at Harcourt. It was a lovely way to spend a winter’s morning wandering

among the extensive range of plants, which included cacti & succulents, climbers,

conifers, ground covers, indoor plants, natives, palms, roses, shade plants water

plants and fruiting trees.

On arrival, members quickly found their way to the lovely range of giftware and

homeware items, which accompanied a range of accessories, garden décor and

wall art that was sure to suit any garden.

Morning tea followed in the cafe where an extensive menu was available with a

range of hot & cold beverages, it was agreed that the coffee was something

special. The café at ASQ Skydance caters for a delicious breakfast, a hearty

lunch and a Grab & Go range of food if you have limited time available.

For our last meeting for the first half of this year, we visited a

beautiful property in Mandurang. Although the gardener, John

Barr, at this property had planted many native trees and shrubs

there was still a large amount of the original natural flora on the

property. John Barr was a terrific host and there was a lot of

conversation about certain plant types and their characteristics.

I’m sure that those individuals that host our visits to the various

gardens also pick up valuable information from many of our

garden group members. This property had two well filled dams

that kept the gardens watered through summer. Morning tea

followed under the beautifully decorated rotunda. A great

morning, sincere thanks to John and family.

Over this last few weeks I have seen some of the flower

arrangements Sally van Gent has been demonstrating to her

pupils, particularly the native flowers, so I looked around for some information as to what would be suitable

plants to grow for use in flower arrangements, here are some suggestions =

Some of the more common varieties used for this purpose include Thryptomenes, Boronias, Banksias and

Telopia. From only a modest collection of native plants it is possible to have some type of indoor arrangement

all year round. Obviously spring flowers offer the most variety and many outstanding displays are possible.

Australian native flowers are also very popular as dried specimens. West Australian Dryandras,

Conospermum (Smoke Bush) and Anigosanthos (Kangaroo Paw) and most Banksias dry easily and well. A

photo in a magazine I noted, showed a flower arrangement of

Callistemon Harkness’ providing the colour with Flannel Flowers

providing contrast and a softening effect, it was lovely. We should get

some good ideas for this purpose when we visit Marilyn Sprague’s

native flower nursery in a few weeks’ time.

Happy Gardening – Barb and Yvonne

Barb – 5447 7521 Email: britchie4@bigpond.com

Yvonne – 5439 5608 Email: yvonne@mandurang.com

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ACTIVITY NOTES

The Bush Wanderers! (Just started up this year) “approx. 5 kms in the bush at a slower pace”

*** All walks meet on Thursday mornings at 8:30AM sharp from the stated meeting place.

*** Contact: Judy Johnstone- ph. 0427 843 009

Anne McKarney- 0488 675 379

Ron Nixon- ph. 0478 607 974

AUGUST

1st: "The fabulous rocks walk".

Leader: Ron Nixon: 0478607974. Meet at Spring Gully Hall car park; 4.5

kms.easy/ med.Car pool.

8th: Walk from Kairns Road, Strathdale.

Leader:Judy Johnstone: 0427843009. Meet at Strath Village back car park,Edwards Road- short

car pool. 5 kms.easy/med.

15th: Victoria Hill Reserve( gold mine historic site).

Leader: Anne McKarney 0488675379. Meet at Victoria Hill parking lot,Marong Road,Ironbark

( opp.Gold mines Hotel).4-5 kms.easy with some steps.;walk to the top of the poppet head optional.

22nd: Notley's Whipstick walk.

Leader: John McCallum: 0408359011 . Meet at White Hills Gardens, Scott St.Car pool.5 kms.easy

29th: Strathfieldsaye Bushland reserve.

Leader: Des Johns : 0484622467. Meet at tennis centre, Reservoir Road.;short car pool. 5 kms.easy.

***please note: Ron and Judy will be away for part of August. If there are any queries please ring

Anne McKarney on 0488675379.

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ANSWERS TO CRYPTIC CLUES (page 7)

BENT – a double meaning. This clue is fairly obvious and has no definition.

EARPHONES, ie. EARP and HONES.

“Earp” refers to Wyatt Earp, then “hones” is another word for sharpens. The straight definition, located at

the end of the clue is “listening devices”.

BOASTING, i.e. BOA and STING stitched together.

“Boa” is a kind of snake, and a bite is known as a “sting”. The straight clue, the definition, can be found at

the end, “too much proud talk”.

ACTIVITY NOTES

HIKERS GROUP 2019

Convenors: Anne Bridley 0474 467 661 bridley_mbb@iinet.net.au Liz Findlay 0400 555 984 findlay_liz@hotmail.com All hikes leave on Thursday from the places listed at 8:30 am. Hikes may be cancelled in severe weather conditions. When possible hikers will be notified of these changes by email. AUGUST 1ST MT ALEXANDER/OAK FOREST Leader Bron Dixon 0499 219 375 Meet U3A, Kangaroo Flat, car travel Walk length approx 10km Grading medium, rough 4wd tracks Some steep, slippery slopes, poles may be useful. Lunch needed. Estimated finish at meeting place 1pm. 8th WOMBAT FOREST - BULLARTO RESERVOIR Leader Tony Sherwood 0438 439 118 Meet U3A car park, car travel required Walk length 13km Grading: medium, mostly roads & tracks of various grades Lunch needed Estimated finish at meeting place 3 pm. 15th EPPALOCK FOREST Leader Anne Bridley 0474 467 661 Meet Strathfieldsaye car park opposite Braidies Tavern Car travel required Walk length approx 14km Grading medium, moderate hills, some off track Lunch needed. Estimated finish at meeting place 1:30 pm. 22nd MALDON FROM OLD GOWAR SCHOOL Leader Brenda Baker 0419 538 598 Meet U3A car park, car travel Walk length 15km Grading easy/medium on good tracks Lunch needed Estimated finish at meeting place 3 pm 29th BIG HILL RANGE Leader: Kerrie Norris 04888 297 532 Meet U3A, Kangaroo Flat, car travel Walk length approx 6km Grading medium, steep up and down, some off track, rocky terrain. Sturdy footwear necessary, poles may be useful. No lunch, but must have snacks and water. Estimated finish at meeting place 12:15pm

poles may be useful.

No lunch, but must have snacks and water.

Estimated finish at meeting place 12:15pm

BUSHWALKERS 2019

Convenors: Jo Walter 0412 996 256 Margaret Hanson 0438 067 113

All Thursday walks meet at 8.15am for an 8.30am start. (ALL WALKS ARE SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS)

AUGUST 1st - West Bendigo Leader: Jan and Graeme Trewartha – 5443 1603 Meet at Trewartha Residence - 22 Saunders St, West Bendi-go 7.5 – 8.0km Easy / Medium. Poles if wet 8th - Harvey Town Ramble Leader: Ray Wallace Meet at Recycling Centre Car Park, Victoria St, Eaglehawk 7km Approx. (2 hours walking) Easy 15th - Crusoe – Dead Bullock Gully Leader: Jo Walter – 0412 996 256 Meet at Botanical Gardens, Camp Street, Kangaroo Flat 8.5km Approx. Easy. Poles recommended Short Car pool 22nd - Spring Gully, Salmon Gully, Diamond Hill Leader: Robyn Farnsworth – 0428 503 613 Meet at Stanley Ave, Spring Gully 8km Approx. Medium. A few steep ascents and descents Poles recommended 29th - O’Keefe Trail - Junortoun Leader: Lyn Stevenson & Glenys Tuohey–0447 419 062/0447 388 677 Meet at Strathdale Park Tennis Court, Reservoir Road 8km Approx. (2 hours walking) Easy Car pool

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ACTIVITY NOTES

U3A WALKING FOR

FITNESS 2019

We have two separate

groups on a Monday, a

fast group and a slower

group. Both groups meet

up for coffee after our

walk.

PLEASE NOTE:

ALL WALKS START AT 9.30AM FROM 1st

April UNTIL THE 31st October.

For further information please contact the

convenors:-

Monday Walks:

Fast Group, Jan Maling - 0417 143 444

Slower Group, Wendy Smith - 0418 106 898

Thursday Walks:

Jan Maling - 0417 143 444

MONDAY WALKS START AT 9.30am

Fast Group Our brisk one-hour walks cover approx. 5-6 km.

and are usually followed by a coffee and chat.

New members most welcome. Please carry

water.

Meet at Lake Weeroona car park. The entrance

is on Napier Street next to the railway line.

COFFEE is at the Lake View Hotel.

AUGUST Leaders

5th - Jo Walter

12th - Wayne Walter

19th - Marcia Nichol

26th - Brenda Baker

Slower Group Meet on the corner (walk leaves at 9.30am

sharp) of Tramways Ave and Holt Street (near

the Lake View Hotel). The walk is approx. 2-3

Km. Followed by coffee at the Lake View Hotel.

New members most welcome. Please carry

water.

THURSDAY WALKS START AT 9.30 am

AUGUST LEADERS

1st - SPRING GULLY

Led by Claire McCann,

Spring Gull Hall carpark,

Coffee @ Spring Gully Store.

8th - GARDEN GULLY -

Led by Maree Cashen,

meet at Garden Gully Reserve, Langston St.

Coffee @ Corner Café

15th - KANGAROO GULLY -

Led by Laurelle Smith,

meet in Allingham St behind Kangaroo Flat

railway station,

Coffee @ Garlands Bakery.

22nd -KANGAROO FLAT -

Led by Andrew & Maxine,

meet in Station St at end of IGA carpark,

Coffee @ Garlands Bakery.

29th - SPRING GULLY

Led by Jenny Shield,

meet in Spring Gully Hall carpark.

Coffee @ Spring Gully Store.

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NB: All Walkers and Hikers

Check with your Convenor if the weather

forecast is for extreme heat, wind, wet or

cold.

Carry water, wear a hat, suitable clothing

and appropriate footgear.

Enjoy and be safe.

U3A Bendigo Course Timetable 2019- at various locations DAY TIME COURSE VENUE FREQUENCY CONVENOR

9am - 11am Committee Room 1 Week 1 See BUZZ

9am - 11am Table Tennis Eaglehawk Weekly Lynne Davis 0409 029 584

9.30am—10.30 Recorder Playing Beginners Room 2 Weekly Leo Overberg 0414 706 215

9.30am-12n Art—Painting & Drawing Bgo Village Weekly Val Wellings 0410 084 367

9.30am (Mar-Dec) Walking for Fitness Various Weekly Tricia King 0439 824 883 Wendy Smith 0418 106 898

10am-12n Photo Editors & Presenters Room 1 3rd Monday Robin Bland 5439 3851

10.45am-12n Cryptic C’words Beginners Room 2 Weekly Alison Ross 5446 9129

11.15am-12n Aerobics for Seniors Soccer Pav. Weekly Inez Stone 0400 477 664

12n-2pm French Elementary Group A Room 2 Weekly Victoria Fyffe 5443 7673

1.15pm-3pm Discussion Group Room 1 Weekly Karl Jackson 5442 1358 Sally van Gent 0417 317 330

1.30-3.30 pm Computers for Beginners U3A Office Call Convenor Tom Dewhurst 5444 1232

2.30pm-3.30pm Chess Room 2 Weekly David Guymer 0412 024 163

9am-111.45 Mah Jong Bgo Village Room 2

Tuesdays Phyl Reid 5444 0369 Carolyn Smith 5449 6633

10am-12n Short Term Courses Room 1 Weekly 1,2,4 & 5

See Buzz or Wilf Savage 5442 1437

9am-12 noon Office opened Office Tuesdays Please phone 5447 1812

11.30am-12.30pm Health & Wellbeing Room 1 3rd Tuesday Susan Korecki 0418 404 498

12.30n—3pm Monthly Movie Room 1 3rd Tuesday Jill McArthur 0427 493 294 Office 5447 1812

1pm -2pm Yoga—class full Hall Weekly Isabel Truscott truswhar52@gmail.com

1.30pm-3.30pm Cribbage Room 2 Weekly John Lane 5439 3452

1.30pm-3.00pm Radio Players Room 1 Weeks 2 & 4 Barb Ritchie 5447 7521

2pm Embroidery and Craft Bgo Village Weekly Pat Campbell 5443 9660

2.30-4pm Good Vibrations Room 1 1st Tuesday Mary Touhey 0407 565 967

3.30pm-5pm Flower Arranging Room 1 Weeks 2 & 4 Sally van Gent 0417 317 330

9am-11am Table Tennis Eaglehawk Weekly Lynne Davis 0409 029 584

10am– 11.30 am Art Gallery Group Art Gallery 3rd Wed Val Wellings 0410 084 367

10am-12n My Story Room 2 Room 2

Week 1 Week 2

Sue Fraser 5443 1326 Jo Johnson 5442 3087

10am-12n French Conversation Inter-mediate

Room 1 Weekly Yvonne Bahen 0439 317 499

12.45pm-2.30pm French (Advanced) Room 2 Weekly Yvonne Bahen 0439 317 499

1.30pm-3.30pm Social Gatherings St Mary's Hall 4th Wed. See Buzz

1.30-2.30pm 2.30pm-3.30pm

Choir Hall Narthex

Week 1,2,3,5 Week 4

Carol Aylward 0400 159 391

2pm-4pm Spanish Conversation Room 1 Weekly Leonie Lewington 0406 375 457

3pm-4.30pm Ukulele Foundation Ukulele Advanced

St. Mary’s Hall Room 2

Weekly Deb 0402 247 781 Sue Tapp : 0419 387 775 Email : sue@balangara.com.au

8.30am Hiking Various Weekly Judy Edward 0428 425 859 Anne Bridley 0474 467 661

8.30am Bush Walking Various Weekly Margaret Hanson 0438 067 113 Jo Walter 0412 996 256

9am-11.30am Mah Jong Room 2 Wk 1 & 3 Carolyn Smith 5449 6633

9.30am (Mar-Dec) Walking for Fitness Various Weekly Jan Maling 0417 143 444

10am-12n Music for Pleasure Room 1 Weeks 2 & 4 Jo Johnson 5442 3087

10am-12n 10am-12n

RUGs Book Club Book Chat Group

Room 2 Room 2

Week 2 Week 4

Mary Tuohey 0407 565 967 Mary Tuohey 0407 565 967 Bobbie Ireland 0422 849 300

11.15am-12n Aerobics for Seniors Soccer Pav. Weekly Inez Stone 0400 477 664

11.30-12.30pm Yoga Hall 6 week blocks Marilyn Grossman 0427384933

12n-2pm Apple iPad & iPhone Users Room 1 Week 1 Michael Gallagher 0408 397 448

12n-2pm Cryptic Crosswords Room 2 Weekly Jean Cockerell 5442 2195

12.00 noon Thursday Lunch Various Week 1 Maureen Smith 5442 3266

2pm-4pm Bookworms Room 2 Week 3 Megan McCallum 0407 631 974

2pm-4pm Apple Mac Users Room 1 Week 1 Michael Gallagher 0408 397 448

2pm-4pm Android Phone & Tablet Room 1 Week 2 Geoff Pelly 0466 837 787

2pm-4pm Computers Users (Windows) Room 1 Week 3 Michael Gallagher 0408 397 448

2pm-4pm Digital Photography Room 1 Week 4 Geoff Pelly 0466 837 787

2pm-4pm PANDI Games Convenor Weeks 1 & 3 Nola McIvor 5442 6465

2pm-3.30pm Poetry Appreciation Room 2 Weeks 2 & 4 Convenor

2.30pm-3.30pm Buzz folding Office 2nd last Thurs Helen Bandrowski 5447 9174

4pm-5pm Tech Support Team Room 1 Week 1 Michael Gallagher 0408 397 448

4pm-5pm Online Support Team Room 1 Week 3 Michael Gallagher 0408 397 448

9.30-11.30am Watercolour—Continuing the Journey

Room 2 Week 1 John Lane 5439 3452 Judy McGrath 5439 7179

11.30-1.30pm Watercolour for Beginners Room 2 Week 1 Judy McGrath 5439 7179

9.30am-11.00am Meditation Room 1 Weekly Lyn Goodall 0418 587 102

9.30am-10.30am Tai Chi introduction St Mary's Hall Weekly Alison Oppermann 4433 1138

10am-12n Visiting Gardens & Growing Convenors Weeks 2 & 4 Barb Ritchie 5447 7521

10am-11.30am Latin Continuing Room 2 Weeks 2 & 4 Wilf Savage 5442 1437

1pm-2.30pm Walking Futsal for Seniors 62 Hattam St Golden Square

Weekly Jill McArthur 0427 493 294

1.00pm-2.30pm Guitar Group Room 2 Weeks 2, 3, 4 & 5

Gary Clancy 5441 1717

1.30pm-3.30pm Musical Instrument Group Room 1 Weekly Jean Cockerell 5442 2195

2.00pm-4.00pm Chatterbooks Group Room 2 Week 1 Patrice McCarthy patricemccarthy54@gmail.com

U3A Bendigo Course Timetable 2019 - at various locations

DAY TIME COURSE VENUE FREQUENCY CONVENOR

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