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PATRON: Emeritus Professor Alan Robson AO, CitWA
U3A Office:
Visits: Opening hours: Mornings only on Wednesday and Friday.
Please call ahead if you are planning a visit to ensure the office will be staffed.
Location: Building 7, University of Western Australia, Princess Road, Claremont, WA 6010
Post: U3A (UWA) Inc. University of Western Australia (M421).
35 Stirling Highway. Crawley WA 6009
Phone: 6488 1857 Email: [email protected] Website: u3auwa.org
In This Issue
President’s Report 2
Melville Review 2
Vale 3
Poetry 3
Letters to the Editor 3
Swan Hills Report 4
Lesmurdie goes to Kings Park 4
Fiction 4
Art as Therapy 5
Poetry 5
Rockingham’s Outing 5
Lesmurdie Drone Talk 6
Regional Programs 6-13
Dates for 2020 13
Seminar 2019 14
Travels in the Realms of Gold 14
Fun and Games 15
Poetry 15
Mid-North Visits Kanyana 16
U3A Film Group 16
U3A Local Region Contacts:
Canning River 9450 2398
Joondalup 9401 9630
Lesmurdie Hills 9453 1436
Melville & Districts 0419 919 993
Mid-North 9370 5692
North Coast (Hamersley) 6204 6247
Rockingham & Districts 9593 9852
Swan Hills 9250 6292
Wanneroo 9206 1550
Western Suburbs 0414 767 877
See pages 6 to 13 for information on
Regional Meetings/Groups.
The Haze Concert
T he Haze is a Perth based band that has
been delighting metro and country
audiences for many years. Formerly
Purple Haze in the 70s, the quartet re-formed in
2009 and has been busy ever since. Vocal
harmonies are a speciality of The Haze. With a
range of instruments in the band they pay tribute
to many artists and genres. Greg (Bazz) Clarke is a
fine sax player and vocalist who doubles on both
trumpet and rhythm guitar. Robbie Jones is a
creative guitarist who can move between many styles of music. He plays both acoustic and
electric guitar and contributes vocals. Rod Christian is a composer and professional music
teacher. He plays bass in The Haze and is the “choir master” behind the band’s harmonies.
Our very own U3A member, Nige Ridgway, completes the quartet on drums and vocals. He
has been playing in rock ‘n’ roll, jazz and country bands since the mid-60s. ◼
INFORM The Official Magazine of U3A Perth.
Issue 136, Nov-Feb 2020 Registered as U3A (UWA) Inc
U3A Council Contacts:
President: Denise Beer 9279 2862 Deputy President: Judith Amey 0417 767 877 Hon Treasurer: Jean Duff 9342 0764 General Secretary: Christine Oliver 0402 308 044 Membership Secretary: Contact U3A Perth Office 6488 1857 Inform Editor: Peter Bifield 0421 116 934 Website Editor: Ron Mitchell 0439 919 670
Above: Lesmurdie Hills at Kings Park. Story Page 4
The Haze
Venue: Wesley Quarter The Uniting Church Hall in the City: Level 1, 97 William Street, Perth Diagonally opposite Murray Street Contact Dinah entrance to Perth Underground 0408 936 737
Date: Sat 23 November. Time: 1:00-3:00 PM Cost: $5 Includes afternoon tea Registration required Book your seat at: https://www.ticketebo.com.au/university-of-the-third-age/the-haze-concert-2019.html
Deadline
Next Inform 24 January 2020.
Don’t Miss The Haze
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be involved with such as the October
Lecture: Culture Can Spark a City Revival,
at the Wesley Centre on 19 October, the
Gwelup Choir Recital on 29 October and
The Haze Concert on 23 November. The
Council is pleased to offer these events for
your enjoyment.
City courses are winding down for this
year. Thank you to Alan and his
committee for the hard work they put in
to make sure there is a wide variety of
courses for you to attend.
Live, learn and laugh with U3A. Finally, as I
close, I want to wish all our members a
healthy, safe and enjoyable Christmas and
New Year season. I look forward to
meeting many of you in the New Year. ◼
W e are moving toward the final
stages of the On-Line
Management System and
aim to have it ready for the payment of
2020 membership fees for those who
want to pay online. Those of you sharing
an email will now have received an email
from our Secretary, Christine, outlining
why you need to have individual emails
for using the On-Line Management
System. This will only effect a small
number of our members but if you are
one of those and are unsure of what you
need to do or want assistance, contact
your Council Delegate or Secretary and
they will direct you to the person in your
region who can assist. If you are still
unsure what to do contact Christine, our
Secretary, and she will direct you to
someone who can help.
As we move quickly toward the end of the
year, regions will be preparing for the
Annual General Meetings. If you are
enjoying U3A then perhaps you might like
to be more involved at a Regional level.
There are lots of ways you can help out, it
might simply be helping with the tea and
coffee, assisting at the door, checking in
members or welcoming visitors. Of course
if you want to be more involved there are
the executive positions Chairman,
Secretary and Treasurer or helping with
the program planning.
Don’t forget to check Inform and the
website for upcoming events that you can
President’s Report by Denise Beer
C onversational French, initially
planned as a ten-week course,
has proven so popular it has
become one of our regular weekly
meetings. Many thanks to Katya, who
initiated the course, and Frank who is
currently the group leader. Norm Ryder
stepped down as leader of Italian for
Beginners with Ian Watson taking over
until the end of this year. Frank has also
volunteered to be group leader of Italian
from early next year. Our Mah-jong for
Beginners group, as usual, attracted new
members to join U3A and Tuesday
afternoon mah-jong now regularly has 40
people in attendance. Due to unexpected
renovation work at Miller Bakehouse, all
our groups meeting there had to be found
temporary accommodation for three
months. We are looking forward to
returning to the Bakehouse at the end of
this year.
In 2019, as well as our regular meetings,
we hosted an information session for new
and potential members, a long table
picnic lunch. We participated in the
A Review Of 2019 – Melville & Districts Region by Janet Carr
U 3A Regions, Swan Hills and Mid
North combined recently to
conduct a promotion at the City
of Swan event Ageing Disgracefully. U3A
members provided information about
their own Regions and U3A Perth in
general.
During the formal part of the Ageing
Disgracefully program we were able to
take a break and enjoy the entertainment.
Lesley Lynam, Animal Trainer Behaviourist
and Trainer, along with her friend Floyd,
the wonderfully behaved stumpy-tailed
Australian cattle dog, spoke to us about
how pets can enhance the lives and well-
being of seniors. She said it doesn’t have
to be a dog; birds, cats, rabbits and other
Council will support your Region with
promotional material and information. ◼
animals can all be wonderful companions
and help seniors stay engaged. Organiser
of the event, Simona Willis, reminded us;
‘Don’t Forget to Smell the Roses’. The
main entertainment, Melbourne
impressionist, was Frank Spencer with
‘Some Mothers Wish They Hadn’t’. There
was singing and dancing and lots more.
We’re looking forward to next year’s
event already.
There are still people out there who have
never heard of U3A. We need to take
every opportunity we can to spread the
word and encourage people to try us.
Keep an eye on what’s happening in your
area and generate interest from your local
Region to fly the flag for U3A. U3A Perth
Ageing Disgracefully by Catherine Baxter
Healthy Lifestyles Expo for Seniors, a quiz
afternoon and our annual mid-year lunch.
Before the end of this year we are holding
a crazy whist afternoon, a ‘Thank-You’
luncheon for our group leaders and
committee members. Our AGM on
6 December will be followed by a
Christmas party.
2020 will introduce two new groups;
another Book-Club and a Play-Reading
Group both led by Val. Our information
session for 2020 will be held on
21 February prior to our lecture. ◼
Catherine Baxter (Swan Hills) (Centre) and
Ginie Bristowe (Mid-North) (Right) fielding
questions at Ageing Disgracefully.
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Peter,
Congratulations on producing such an
excellent edition of Inform. Well done.
Regards
Terry Harvey
North Coast ( Hamersley ) Region ◼
Dear Editor
Loved the inclusion of all the great talks
etc, going on in all the regions in
chronological order. Now up on my
noticeboard so that I can see at a glance
all the wonderful variety of talks, outings
and other things U3A has to offer its
members.
Thank you and congratulations on a
wonderful edition of “Inform”
Carolyn Field. North Coast ◼
I’m sorry Christine, I don’t like the new
format at all, find it messy & hard to
follow.
I much prefer the original way of showing
the individual regions activities.
It must have taken a lot of time to get all
the information into this new way, but I’d
be surprised if many people prefer it.
However I do wish the new editor ‘good
luck’ for future editions of our important
newsletter. ◼
I for one like the combined schedule. If I
could I'd take advantage of some of the
fabulous events taking place across Perth.
Only other comment in regard Schedule
would be to Highlight the Month or
maybe put it in the middle of the line.
Thanks again
Jean. ◼
Dear Peter
Congratulations on your first edition as
editor of Inform. It certainly is an
extensive coverage of U3A groups and
well set out.
I would just like to mention that our choir
members were delighted at making the
front page and were pleased to have the
article also. By the way, that person in
front of the picture was our musical
director, Gioi Papillon, not me, but she
wasn’t fussed and anyway I didn’t give
you her name.
Well done. Kind regards
Gay Eivers. ◼
Hi Peter
Congratulations, Inform looks terrific. I
like the fresh new look and I am sure the
members will find it interesting and
informative. It may take some time for
members to get used to the new program
format but it should encourage people to
get out to see some of the activities
happening in other regions.
Well done Ron. ◼
Hi Peter,
Some feedback on your Inform issue from
a previous Editor of Inform from March
2014 to February 2017. I enjoyed reading
all of the magazine, but there was one
thing I found frustrating – the combined
layout of the meetings of all Regions
sorted by date. If you are to continue with
these 5½ pages of tables then I think you
should initially Data Sort on Regions then
make the secondary sort on Days.
Otherwise I would like to see you return
to the old format that has stood the test
of time over some two decades. I guess it
depends on whether one is interested in
the Region programs or the day on which
meetings are held. Also finding a meeting
and then having to check back on the
legends was fairly cumbersome.
Letters to the Editor
today) and arranged the monthly talks
initially at Murdoch Uni. These were later
moved to Melville LeisureFit. Alison was
President in the early days of the region
and delegate to Council. Prior to moving
into “care” a year ago, Alison was still an
Alison Harris died 3 July, aged 92. She
was a pioneering member of U3A in WA
and helped to set up the SW Metro
Region (now Melville & Districts). She
organised the initial groups to meet at
Miller Bakehouse (which we still use
Vales
active member of the Book club and the
Poetry group. ◼
Vale
Peter & Mary Jarzabkowski of Melville
and Districts . ◼
Please receive these comments as
constructive and not destructive ones!
Kind regards,
David. ◼
Editor:
Thank you all for your feedback. It’s fair to
say that while many liked the combined
format, many didn’t. In this issue of
Inform; therefore, the Schedule of Events
is in Region order. Don’t forget the
combined schedule is still available on the
website. Keep those letters coming in and
I hope you like this revised schedule
format. ◼
I wonder what the rooms of the
houses we have lived in
Look like now there is no-one to see
their still mess,
Full of light, and stillness, and a mouse
That you were sure you'd baited properly.
Somewhere, someone is speaking about
you
In the present tense, like a visitor
Explaining to his friend the timetable of
trains
Of a city I lived in for ten years.
I hope you think of when you carried my
first name
On your tongue, sometimes, even though
I think of us very little. I don't know
What I am expecting, except that we sink
Into dark water like skipping rocks
And are forgotten. ◼
You Know Me By My
Last Name Now Poetry by
Andrew Goodfield
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T he party was in full swing with
music blaring, loud chatter and
laughter. People crushed against
each other having a quite wonderful time,
drinks spilling as they danced and nobody
cared at all. It was simply the best kind of
birthday party the couple could have
wished for.
In a corner of the room though it seemed
that something was happening – Nathan’s
wife Sue was missing. ‘She’s been gone a
while,’ he said. ‘I thought she was just
taking a breather, but now no-one can
find her.’ He looked as though he was
about to cry. They hadn’t been married
long, and the poor man was quite dis-
traught.
‘It’s okay, Nathan,’ someone said, ‘we’ll
find her. Come on, lads, we’re on a hunt
looking for the lovely Mrs Nathan …’
The Birthday Party fiction by Sonia Kellett
They looked everywhere, in and under
beds, in the kitchen and under the table,
every nook and cranny was searched but
the lovely Mrs Nathan could not be found.
His brother Brett had the forethought to
go out into the garden, probably drawn by
a strange sound coming from the top of a
stand of trees at the rear of the property.
As he neared it became apparent that it
was a woman’s voice singing the national
anthem rather drunkenly from the top of
a tree - the lovely Mrs Nathan.
Looking up in the darkness he called gen-
tly, ‘You have to come down, Sue. Come
on.’ But Sue was not going to move, and
sang on very much out of tune while wav-
ing her arms about and almost falling
through the branches.
Meanwhile crumpled in a heap on the
floor of the kitchen Nathan was being
consoled. ‘I think she’s left me,’ he
sobbed. ‘It’s all my fault,’ and his voice
trailed off into unintelligible self-pitying
mumbles.
‘Has she had too much to drink?’ some-
one ventured. Nathan looked up, mutter-
ing, ‘Same as me, I suppose. A few glasses
of red before everyone arrived, and then
we got into it, I suppose.’
‘Wipe your nose, Nathan, and get up on
your feet,’ said a friend sternly. ‘She’s
going to be alright. Come on, let’s explore
outside,’ and with that he lifted Nathan
off the floor and led him out into the gar-
den.
That’s when he saw his wife. Sitting in a
wheelbarrow in a dishevelled state at two
o’clock in the morning being wheeled
back into your own birthday party was
never going to be a good look. ◼
The memorial plaques next to the trees to
commemorate the fallen soldiers, were all
painted neatly by the volunteers! We
drove past the huge Kimberly Boab tree. It
has settled in well here in Perth!
We enjoyed a lovely lunch at the "Zamia
Cafe“. To our surprise there was a group
of park workers cleaning out the lake next
to the cafe! Apparently, they do that
O n 30 July 2019, ten of our U3A
Lesmurdie Hills group went on
a trip to Kings Park. Robert was
our driver this time. We enjoyed looking
at the beautiful display of wildflowers as
we walked to the "The Botanical Cafe" for
our morning tea. Robert then took us on a
slow drive through the park, where we
admired the wildflowers from the comfort
of the bus! The park looked well cared for!
Lesmurdie Hills goes to Kings Park by Heidi Pember
every year to remove leaf litter and other
rubbish from the lake. It's only empty for
a week and then the ducks can have it
back. Our lunch was followed by a
leisurely walk looking at more wildflowers
before Robert returned us back to "Falls
Farm" in Lesmurdie. Another interesting
"outing" came to an end! ◼ See Picture Page 1.
M embers have enjoyed a wide
variety of interesting
speakers and topics. External
speakers included Tammy Gibbs,
underwater photographer, who featured
her recent trip to India as well as sharks
underwater. We welcomed several
visitors to this excellent presentation.
Anthony Alborn gave a highly
recommended, in-depth talk about 'The
Fenians'. David Hounsome helped us
make sense of Modern Art. Our members’
talks have followed the theme of
'Explorers' with presentations on Burke &
Swan Hills Region Report 2019 By Janice Brooks
Wills, Major Sir Thomas Mitchell and
Kieran Kelly (a modern day explorer).
We've also heard about Andrew Carnegie,
the philanthropist
Our member Corry Donovan, gave an
excellent talk about 'The Spanish Flu' at
Weatherburn, a doctors' conference and
to Swan Hills at the end of July. Our
shorter talks are appreciated by both the
speakers and the listeners. We've heard
about The Gunbarrel Highway, The
Quenda, Coming Home WW1 and The
Ghost Singer (Marni Nixon). Our five
minute Mystery Talks continue to be a
favourite with amazing variety.
At our Christmas-in-July lunch at
Parkerville Tavern we brought donations
to the Food Bank.
Our special groups, open to all members,
continue, including Brain Games. While
Keep the Marbles Rolling City Course fell
through, members can visit other Regions.
You will receive a warm welcome.
Remember, that you do not necessarily
have to be a regular attendee at Regional
meetings to join the individual groups. ◼
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W hen considered (with due
sobriety)
Those folk who fawn on a
deity
With unremitting piety
And proclaim a great variety
Of blessings for society
From freedom from all anxiety
To pardon for impropriety
And with all impartiality
Such beneficent largesse!
One wonders (with incredulity)
Why the world's in such a mess.
By Ann Magtengaard. ◼
J ust a few kind words to say,
how glad I am to be here today.
Every time I come to U 3 A,
it’s like I’ve been out with friends to play.
Long before I found you lot,
I spent the time in my garden plot.
Since finding you all I really must say,
it keeps my brain from fading away.
I live in Yanchep and its far away,
but its worth the trip to come out to play.
By Winifred Tilbury. ◼
Poetry
began mixing and chatting with members
and now is employed and settled into
family life.
Around this time I happened to be seated
on a flight next to a Military Doctor. When
I mentioned Creative Therapy and how I
had seen the progress and change in my
young man he proceeded to talk about
how the Military were now using Creative
Art Classes as part of their rehabilitation
process.
Art can make a person feel uninhibited
and transparent while tapping into
emotions.
How many times have you looked at a
I t has been found that creating art in
a social painting environment,
allowing people to use their
imagination and focus on expressing their
feelings has great benefits in restoring
confidence and personal development. It
also helps enhance social skills.
A few years ago, as President of an Art
Association, I started a weekly social
painting group. A young man joined us
and over time I watched him grow from
painting very dark sad subjects crying, to
painting brighter reptiles etc. As I
witnessed the changes in this young
person I appreciated the way his
confidence and self-esteem grew. He
Art as Therapy by Judy Hollinshead
piece of artwork and felt it evoke
unguarded feelings; anguish, hate, love,
and happiness.
Expressing one’s inner feelings is not easy
for most of us. Some of us may find it
easier to write them down, while others
may dance around, sing or make music.
This is all about letting your feelings loose.
When creating artwork it’s not important
what the artwork looks like, it’s the
process behind the creation that’s
important and that the journey has been
fun.
“Art washes away from the soul the dust
of everyday life.” Pablo Picasso. ◼
R ockingham U3A enjoyed an
outing to Quindanning for
lunch on 30 August. The
weather could have been better but we
were lucky and the sun shone on us when
we stopped for morning tea at North
Dandalup Dam.
Our usual tour company has been sold
and we were interested to see how Les
the new owner of Wannadoo Tours,
would be. We were not disappointed.
Following our delicious morning tea we
had a short stop to explore the visitors’
centre at Dwellingup before continuing on
to the Quindanning Hotel.
U3A Rockingham’s Outing to Quindanning by Colleen Hardie
Some art from Judy’s group
Before lunch the owner of the hotel gave
us a short history of the hotel which was
first given a liquor licence in 1909. The
original hotel is behind the current one
which was built in 1931. Also behind the
hotel is a 100 year old crepe myrtle tree.
Our trip home included a short stop in
Pinjarra where some of us explored the Op
Shop for a few bargains.
Thank you to Felicija, who organised our
outing, and to Les from Wannadoo who
took us on this very enjoyable excursion.◼
W elcome to your Inform. I hope
you like the new layout and the
Regional based Schedules. I
encourage you to find something you like and
visit another Region who all welcome visitors.
Please continue to contribute to “Letters to
the Editor”; write to: “The Editor, Inform U3A
Perth. University of Western Australia
(M421). 35 Stirling Highway. Crawley WA
6009” or [email protected]. It could
be feedback on events or things you would
like U3A to do. I look forward to hearing from
you.
I also wish all members a very happy Holiday
Season and a prosperous New Year. ◼
Editors Note
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U3A Regional Programs
General Meetings on the first and third
Fridays at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Cnr
Park and Cale Streets, Como
Please NB: The “Philosophy Goes to the
Movies” Group that meets at McDougall
House, Clydesdale St, Como, is again
functioning under the coordination of
V Chair, Noel Sheppy, pending the return
of Julia who is unfortunately experiencing
a health condition – from which we hope,
and send our Best Wishes, for her rapid
recovery. Meanwhile Philosophy Sessions
will continue, as before, at McDougall
House, Como, each Month on the Third
Monday.
Please call Margaret for details of the
WASO Concert.
Date Time Event Presenter Location Contact Phone
November 2019
Fri 1 2:00 PM Plays & Playwrights Peter Flanigan St Augustine’s Hall Norman 9367 5904
Fri 14 2:00 PM AGM & 2019 Photos Committee & Peter B St Augustine’s Hall Norman 9367 5904
Wed 13 10:00 AM Coffee Morning Members TBA Noel 0497 703 178
Mon 18 2:00 PM Philosophy Discussion Members McDougall House Noel 0497 703 178
Thur 21 9:40 AM WASO Concert and Pre-Talk Book by 18 Oct Perth Concert Hall Margaret 94573480
December 2019
Fri 6 11:30 AM End-of-Year-Lunch Members Kalalee Tavern, Como Judith 9457 4189
January 2020
Fri 17 11:30 AM BBQ start to 2020 Members Como Croquet Club Judith 9457 4189
February 2020
Fri 7 2:00 PM Women in Mining this Century Maggie Flygt & Marg Munroe St Augustine’s Hall Norman 9367 5904
Wed 12 10:00 AM Coffee Morning Members TBA Noel 0497 703 178
Mon 17 2:00 PM Philosophy Discussion Members McDougall House Noel 0497 703 178
Fri 21 2:00 PM Travel Talk Susanna Hooper St Augustine’s Hall Norman 9367 5904
Canning River Region
W elcome to the Regional Programs that are now arranged in Regional order. Your annual subscription to U3A allows you to
attend meetings in all WA Regions and in the City (http://www.u3auwa.org/). At most meetings there is a modest charge of
around $3‐$4 for room hire and refreshments. Items in bold denote lectures. Find your event on the tables on the following
pages. When planning to attend a meeting for the first time, please make contact with the group leader to confirm venue and time as
there may have been a change since publication. It should be noted that some groups have a limit on the number of people to allow
attendees the opportunity to participate fully. In this instance a second group may be started provided there is enough interest. As a rule,
some but not all Regions are in recess during January, please refer to the schedules. No meetings are held on Public Holidays. ◼ Across: Wayward, Squat, Saviour, Idiot, Diary, Pros-
per, Gusts of Wind, Trainer, Jails, Lunge, Delight,
Belie, Cannons.
Down: Amazing, Waitressing, Roux, Ski, Above,
Destination, Croft, Usher, Dolphin, Route, Beta,
Eke.
4 3 8 6 7 5 9 2 1
7 6 1 8 2 9 4 3 5
9 5 2 1 3 4 8 6 7
3 8 9 5 1 7 6 4 2
1 4 6 3 8 2 7 5 9
5 2 7 4 9 6 1 8 3
6 1 4 7 5 3 2 9 8
2 7 3 9 6 8 5 1 4
8 9 5 2 4 1 3 7 6
Sudoku Solution No 2
Solution to crossword No.136
O n 17 September 2019 we had a
very interesting talk and
demonstration about the use
of "drones" in the modern world! Like so
many things they can be used for good,
like finding lost persons, or for bad, when
they can be used to drop bombs!
Today was a very peaceful demonstration
Right: Left to right is Alan Jupp the
presenter and U3A members Colin Pember
and David Quayle
Lesmurdie Hills Drone Talk by Heidi Pember
of the way they are controlled. There are
many rules and regulations to keep the
airspace safe for other aircraft. ◼
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Meetings on the second and fourth
Mondays at the Rob Baddock Community
Centre, 160 Dampier Ave, Kallaroo
(opposite St Ives Retirement Village).
Social BYO lunch and refreshment break
between 12:30 and 1:00 PM with guest
speaker at 1:15 PM. Creative Writers and
the Book Clubs meet the third Monday.
We meet for lunch on the fifth Monday at
a restaurant. Happy Wanderers meet the
first Wednesday and Garden Lovers on the
third Wednesday.
Date Time Event Presenter Location Contact Phone
November 2019
Wed 6 9:30 AM Happy Wanderers outing RFDS base Jandakot Barbara 0417 961 045
Mon 11 11:30 AM Poetry that influenced me Warwick Connor Rob Baddock Community Centre Kate 0423 148 490
Mon 11 1:15 PM Jordan: Lisa & Marguerite Sheila Twine Rob Baddock Community Centre Louise 0419 274 725
Mon 18 11:00 AM Book Club 2 Margaret Genoni Rob Baddock Community Centre Margaret 9447 0697
Mon 18 1:15 PM Creative Writing Marie/Miriam Rob Baddock Community Centre Marie 0439 806 820
Mon 18 1:15 PM Book Club 1 Brenda Hugo Rob Baddock Community Centre Brenda 0418 85 9955
Mon 25 11:30 AM Dutch Santa Claus Els Burggraaf Rob Baddock Community Centre Kate 0423 148 490
Mon 25 1:15 PM A model for conservation Angela Bowman Rob Baddock Community Centre Louise 0419 274 725
December 2019
Wed 4 9:30 AM Happy Wanderers outing Iluka Foreshore Park Barbara 0417 961 045
Mon 9 12:00 PM Christmas Lunch Bistro 38, Joondalup Resort Barbara 0417 961 045
Mon 16 11:00 AM Book Club 2 Margaret Genoni Rob Baddock Community Centre Margaret 9447 0697
Mon 16 1:15 PM Book Club 1 Brenda Hugo Rob Baddock Community Centre Brenda 0418 85 9955
February 2020
Wed 5 9:30 AM Happy Wanderers outing Wanneroo Regional Museum Barbara 0417 961 045
Mon 10 11:30 AM Climate change 2 Win Tilbury Rob Baddock Community Centre Kate 0423 148 490
Mon 10 1:15 PM Handel & Royal politics Pauline Yarwood Rob Baddock Community Centre Louise 0419 274 725
Mon 17 11:00 AM Book Club 2 Margaret Genoni Rob Baddock Community Centre Margaret 9447 0697
Mon 17 1:15 PM Creative Writing Marie/Miriam Rob Baddock Community Centre Marie 0439 806 820
Mon 17 1:15 PM Book Club 1 Brenda Hugo Rob Baddock Community Centre Brenda 0418 85 9955
Mon 24 11:00 AM Book Club 2 Margaret Genoni Rob Baddock Community Centre Margaret 9447 0697
Mon 24 11:30 AM Discussion—Terry and Sol Rob Baddock Community Centre Kate 0423 148 490
Mon 24 1:15 PM Indian Ocean from Birth Peter Alcock Rob Baddock Community Centre Louise 0419 274 725
Mon 24 1:15PM Creative Writing Marie/Miriam Rob Baddock Community Centre Marie 0439 806 820
Mon 24 1:15 PM Book Club 1 Brenda Hugo Rob Baddock Community Centre Brenda 0418 85 9955
Lesmurdie Hills Region meets from 10:00
AM to 12:00; on the first and third
Tuesday of the month. The fourth
Tuesday members meet for a Coffee Club.
In the months that have 5 Tuesdays we
organise an outing for the club on that
day. Visitors are always welcome! We
meet at "Falls Farm" 42 Cagney Place,
Lesmurdie.
Date Time Event Presenter Location Contact Phone
November 2019
Tue 5 10:00 AM Melbourne Cup Day Falls Farm Tue 19 10:00 AM The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial Georgina Pitt Falls Farm
Tue 26 10:00 AM Coffee Club TBA
December 2019
Tue 3 10:00 AM AGM Christmas wind-up Falls Farm Kay or 9453 1436
January 2020 Heidi 9453 9813
Tue 14 10:00 AM Coffee Club TBA February 2020 Tue 4 10:00 AM Energy Production David Urquhart Falls Farm Tue 18 10:00 AM Great Australian Stories Dr Graham Seal Falls Farm Tue 25 10:00 AM Coffee Club TBA
Joondalup Region
Lesmurdie Hills Region
Most regular meetings are held at the
Miller Bakehouse Museum, 7 Baal
Street, Palmyra or Kadidjiny Hall,
72 Kitchener Road, Melville. The
Melville & Districts Monthly Lecture is
held each month in Melville Leisurefit,
corner of Stock Road and Canning
Highway, Melville. This event is open to
the public and costs $4 which includes
afternoon tea. More details are given in
the meeting timetables over the page.
Melville & Districts Region Schedule Over Page
Atwell House, 586 Canning Hwy, Alfred
Cove (room 4)
Deli Di Mondo, Hislop St, Attadale
Jamaica Blue café, Garden City
Kadidjiny Park Hall, 72 Kitchener Rd,
Melville
Luna SX is on Essex St., Fremantle
Melville LeisureFit, Cnr Stock Rd & Canning
Hwy, Melville
Melville UC, Melville Uniting Church Hall,
64 Kitchener Rd., Melville
Miller Bakehouse Museum, 7 Baal St,
Palmyra (this venue closed until end
November 2019).
Venues:
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Date Time Event Presenter Location Contact Phone
November 2019 Melville & Districts
Fri 1 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Fri 1 9:30 AM Italian for Beginners Atwell House Ian Watson 0408 838 906
Mon 4 9:30 AM Conversational French Melville LeisureFit Frank 0417 669 354
Tue 5 9:30 AM Writing Life Stories 1 Melville LeisureFit Gaye 9313 8308
Tue 5 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Tue 5 TBA Going to the movies Luna Sx Freo James 9272 4929
Wed 6 9:30 AM Current affairs Atwell House Ian Kidd 9329 9058
Wed 6 1:00 PM Ukulele Melville LeisureFit Erin 0416 100 146
Thu 7 9:30 AM Intermediate Spanish Melville Uniting Church Hall James 9272 4929
Fri 8 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Fri 8 9:30 AM Italian for Beginners Atwell House Ian Watson 0408 838 906
Mon 11 9:00 AM Philosophy Kadidjiny Trinka 0403 607 448
Mon 11 9:30 AM Conversational French Melville LeisureFit Frank 0417 669 354
Tue 12 10:00 AM Reading 21st century literature Contact Ann Ann 9457 1879
Tue 12 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Wed 13 9:30 AM History Kadidjiny Ian Kidd 9329 9058
Wed 13 9:45 AM Writing Life Stories 2 Atwell House Leo 0417 923 770
Wed 13 1:00 PM Ukulele Melville LeisureFit Erin 0416 100 146
Thu 14 9:30 AM Intermediate Spanish Melville Uniting Church Hall James 9272 4929
Fri 15 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Fri 15 9:30 AM Italian for Beginners Atwell House Ian Watson 0408 838 906
Fri 15 2:00 PM Geological features of W. A. Dr Gonzales-Alvarez Melville LeisureFit James 9272 4929
Mon 18 9:30 AM Conversational French Melville LeisureFit Frank 0417 669 354
Mon 18 10:30 AM Women’s coffee club Jamaica Blue Cafe Judy 0427 409 791
Tue 19 9:30 AM Writing Life Stories 1 Melville LeisureFit Gaye 9313 8308
Tue 19 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Tue 19 1:30 PM Poetry Melville LeisureFit Sandra 9335 6703
Wed 20 9:30 AM Music appreciation Contact Louise Louise 9330 2630
Wed 20 9:30 AM World happenings Kadidjiny Judy 0427 409 791
Wed 20 1:00 PM Ukulele Melville LeisureFit Erin 0416 100 146
Thu 21 9:30 AM Intermediate Spanish Melville Uniting Church Hall James 9272 4929
Fri 22 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Fri 22 9:30 AM Italian for Beginners Atwell House Ian Watson 0408 838 906
Mon 25 9:30 AM Conversational French Melville LeisureFit Frank 0417 669 354
Mon 25 9:50 AM Looking at books St Ives Ann 9457 1879
Tue 26 10:30 AM Men’s coffee club Jamaica Blue Cafe Kesi 9316 0359
Tue 26 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Wed 27 9:30 AM Games Kadidjiny Barbara 9364 4510
Wed 27 9:30 AM Writing for pleasure Atwell House Angela 9330 1674
Wed 27 1:00 PM Ukulele Melville LeisureFit Erin 0416 100 146
Thu 28 9:30 AM Intermediate Spanish Melville Uniting Church Hall James 9272 4929
Fri 29 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Fri 29 9:30 AM Italian for Beginners Atwell House Ian Watson 0408 838 906
December 2019
Mon 2 9:30 AM Conversational French Melville LeisureFit Frank 0417 669 354
Tue 3 9:30 AM Writing Life Stories 1 Miller Bakehouse Gaye 9313 8308
Tue 3 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Tue 3 TBA Going to the movies Luna Sx Freo James 9272 4929
Wed 4 9:30 AM Current affairs Miller Bakehouse Ian Kidd 9329 9058
Wed 4 1:00 PM Ukulele Miller Bakehouse Erin 0416 100 146
Thu 5 9:30 AM Intermediate Spanish Miller Bakehouse James 9272 4929
Fri 6 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Fri 6 9:30 AM Italian for Beginners Miller Bakehouse Ian Watson 0408 838 906
Mon 9 9:30 AM Conversational French Melville LeisureFit Frank 0417 669 354
Mon 9 9:30 AM Philosophy Miller Bakehouse Trinka 0403 607 448
Tue 10 10:00 AM Reading 21st century literature Miller Bakehouse Ann 9457 1879
Tue 10 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Wed 11 9:30 AM History Kadidjiny Ian Kidd 9329 9058
Wed 11 9:45 AM Writing Life Stories 2 Miller Bakehouse Leo 0417 923 770
Wed 11 1:00 PM Ukulele Miller Bakehouse Erin 0416 100 146
Thu 12 9:30 AM Intermediate Spanish Miller Bakehouse James 9272 4929
Fri 13 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Fri 13 9:30 AM Italian for Beginners Miller Bakehouse Ian Watson 0408 838 906
Mon 16 10:30 AM Women’s coffee club Jamaica Blue Cafe Judy 0427 409 791
Tue 17 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Fri 20 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Official Magazine of U3A Perth Page 9
Date Time Event Presenter Location Contact Phone
January 2020 Melville & Districts
Fri 3 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Tue 7 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Fri 10 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Mon 13 9:30 AM Philosophy Miller Bakehouse Trinka 0403 607 448
Tue 14 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Wed 15 1:00 PM Ukulele Miller Bakehouse Erin 0416 100 146
Fri 17 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Fri 17 9:30 AM Italian for Beginners Miller Bakehouse Frank 0417 669 354
Mon 20 10:30 AM Women’s coffee club Jamaica Blue Cafe Judy 0427 409 791
Tue 21 9:30 AM Writing Life Stories 1 Miller Bakehouse Gaye 9313 8308
Tue 21 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Wed 22 9:30 AM Games Kadidjiny Barbara 9364 4510
Wed 22 9:30 AM Writing for pleasure Miller Bakehouse Angela 9330 1674
Wed 22 1:00 PM Ukulele Miller Bakehouse Erin 0416 100 146
Fri 24 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Fri 24 9:30 AM Italian for Beginners Miller Bakehouse Frank 0417 669 354
Tue 28 10:30 AM Men’s coffee club Jamaica Blue Cafe Kesi 9316 0359
Tue 28 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Wed 29 1:00 PM Ukulele Miller Bakehouse Erin 0416 100 146
Fri 31 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Fri 31 9:30 AM Italian for Beginners Miller Bakehouse Frank 0417 669 354
February 2020
Mon 3 9:30 AM Conversational French Melville LeisureFit Frank 0417 669 354
Tue 4 9:30 AM Writing Life Stories 1 Miller Bakehouse Gaye 9313 8308
Tue 4 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Tue 4 TBA Going to the movies Luna Sx Freo James 9272 4929
Wed 5 9:30 AM Current affairs Miller Bakehouse Ian Kidd 9329 9058
Wed 5 1:00 PM Ukulele Miller Bakehouse Erin 0416 100 146
Thu 6 9:30 AM Intermediate Spanish Miller Bakehouse James 9272 4929
Fri 7 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Fri 7 9:30 AM Italian for Beginners Miller Bakehouse Frank 0417 669 354
Mon 10 9:30 AM Conversational French Melville LeisureFit Frank 0417 669 354
Mon 10 9:30 AM Philosophy Miller Bakehouse Trinka 0403 607 448
Tue 11 10:00 AM Reading 21st century literature Miller Bakehouse Ann 9457 1879
Tue 11 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Wed 12 9:30 AM History Kadidjiny Ian Kidd 9329 9058
Wed 12 9:45 AM Writing Life Stories 2 Miller Bakehouse Leo 0417 923 770
Wed 12 1:00 PM Ukulele Miller Bakehouse Erin 0416 100 146
Thu 13 9:30 AM Intermediate Spanish Miller Bakehouse James 9272 4929
Fri 14 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Fri 14 9:30 AM Italian for Beginners Miller Bakehouse Frank 0417 669 354
Mon 17 9:30 AM Conversational French Melville LeisureFit Frank 0417 669 354
Mon 17 10:30 AM Women’s coffee club Jamaica Blue Cafe Judy 0427 409 791
Tue 18 9:30 AM Writing Life Stories 1 Miller Bakehouse Gaye 9313 8308
Tue 18 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Tue 18 1:30 PM Poetry Miller Bakehouse Sandra 9335 6703
Wed 19 9:30 AM World happenings Kadidjiny Judy 0427 409 791
Wed 19 1:00 PM Ukulele Miller Bakehouse Erin 0416 100 146
Thu 20 9:30 AM Intermediate Spanish Miller Bakehouse James 9272 4929
Fri 21 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Fri 21 9:30 AM Italian for Beginners Miller Bakehouse Frank 0417 669 354
Fri 21 TBC Info Day for potential members Melville LeisureFit
Fri 21 2:00 PM "Aviation Museum at Bull Creek" Jon Day Melville LeisureFit James 9272 4929
Mon 24 9:30 AM Conversational French Melville LeisureFit Frank 0417 669 354
Mon 24 9:50 AM Looking at books Deli Di Mondo Ann 9457 1879
Tue 25 10:30 AM Men’s coffee club Jamaica Blue Cafe Kesi 9316 0359
Tue 25 12:30 PM Mah-jong on Tuesdays Kadidjiny Gary 0400 114 744
Wed 26 9:30 AM Games Kadidjiny Barbara 9364 4510
Wed 26 9:30 AM Writing for pleasure Miller Bakehouse Angela 9330 1674
Wed 26 1:00 PM Ukulele Miller Bakehouse Erin 0416 100 146
Thu 27 9:30 AM Intermediate Spanish Miller Bakehouse James 9272 4929
Fri 28 9:15 AM Mah-jong on Fridays Kadidjiny Glenda 0417 847 470
Fri 28 9:30 AM Italian for Beginners Miller Bakehouse Frank 0417 669 354
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Meetings are held every Friday at the
Stirling Leisure Centre Hamersley, Cnr
Belvedere Road and Lampard Street
Hamersley. The Walking Group meets at
the Stirling Leisure Centre Hamersley
each Friday and at other times at
various locations. Contact Nina on
9309 5560 for details. Check the
Website www.u3auwa.org for changes.
On the fifth Friday of a month an outing
is arranged and details are announced
at the regular meetings.
Date Time Event Presenter Location Contact Phone
November 2019
Fri 1 11:30 AM Music Appreciation - Voices Val Dekenah Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 1 12:30 PM Walking Group Stirling Leisure Centre Nina 9309 5560
Fri 1 1:15 PM 5 Minute Topics Members Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 8 11:30 AM Book Club Anka Babich Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 8 11:30 AM Discussion Group Val Dekanah Stirling Leisure Centre Val 0400 133 466
Fri 8 12:30 PM Walking Group Stirling Leisure Centre Nina 9309 5560
Fri 8 1:15 PM The Heavy Water War Stuart Usher Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 15 11:30 AM Committee Meeting Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 15 12:30 PM Walking Group Stirling Leisure Centre Nina 9309 5560
Fri 15 1:15 PM Annual General Meeting Members Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 22 11:30 AM Poetry Group John Buxallen Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 22 12:30 PM Walking Group Stirling Leisure Centre Nina 9309 5560
Fri 22 1:15 PM Powering Australia’s future David Urquhart Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 29 12:45 PM Annual Quiz John Buxallen Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
North Coast (Hammersley) Region
Meets 11.30 AM to 3.30 PM on alternate
Mondays at Church of Christ Community
Centre, 68 Waverley Street, Dianella
(opposite Dianella Plaza shopping centre).
General Enquiries contact Carol
9370 5692. Regular activities include:
Discussion Group (contact Margaret
9276 3081);
Writers Group (contact Ginie
0431 138 188);
Excursions (contact Marie 0429 220 027);
Film Club (contact Carol 9370 5692);
Lunch Group (contact Ginie
0431 138 188).
Date Time Event Presenter Location Contact Phone
November 2019
Wed 6 2:00 PM Writers Group Carol Hudson Morley Library Carol 9370 5692
Mon 11 11:30 AM Snippets from London Times Carol Hudson Church of Christ Dianella Ginie 0431 138 188
Mon 11 1:45 PM Egypt and its Geology Jenny Bevan Church of Christ Dianella Gary 0429 378 856
Tues 12 10:00 AM Discussion Group Margaret Upstairs Myer Morley, coffee shop Margaret 9276 3081
Thu 14 12 noon Lunch Group Ginie Bristowe Location Varies Ginie 0431 138 188
Mon 18 Mornings Film Group Varies Location Varies Carol 9370 5692
Mon 25 11:30 AM AGM Church of Christ Dianella Carol 9370 5692
Mon 25 1:45 PM NBN Ashley Merrett Church of Christ Dianella Gary 0429 378 856
Tues 26 10:00 AM Discussion Group Margaret Upstairs Myer Morley, coffee shop Margaret 9276 3081
December 2019
Wed 4 2:00 PM Writers Group Carol Hudson Morley Library Carol 9370 5692
Mon 9 11:30 AM Christmas Stories and Poems All Members Church of Christ Dianella Ginie 0431 138 188
Mon 9 1:45 PM Christmas Lunch - bring a platter All Members Church of Christ Dianella Margaret 9276 3081
Tues 10 10:00 AM Discussion Group Margaret Upstairs Myer Morley, coffee shop Margaret 9276 3081
Thur 12 12 noon Lunch Group Ginie Bristowe Location Varies Ginie 0431 138 188
January 2020
Wed 1 9:00 AM BBQ Breakfast All Members Garratt Rd Margaret 9276 3081
February 2020
Mon 3 11:30 AM Memorable Meals All Members Church of Christ Dianella Ginie 0431 138 188
Mon 3 1:45 PM The A-B-C’s of Mental Health Amara Da Luz Church of Christ Dianella Gary 0429 378 856
Tues 4 10:00 AM Discussion Group Margaret Upstairs Myer Morley, coffee shop Margaret 9276 3081
Wed 5 2:00 PM Writers Group Carol Hudson Morley Library Carol 9370 5692
Mon 10 Mornings Film Group Varies Location Varies Carol 9370 5692
Thu 13 12 noon Lunch Group Ginie Bristowe Location Varies Ginie 0431 138 188
Mon 17 11:30 AM Presidential Personalities Geoff Smith Church of Christ Dianella Ginie 0431 138 188
Mon 17 1:45 PM Virtual Reality Shri Rai Church of Christ Dianella Gary 0429 378 856
Tues 18 10:00 AM Discussion Group Margaret Upstairs Myer Morley, coffee shop Margaret 9276 3081
Mid‐North Region
Official Magazine of U3A Perth Page 11
Main meetings are held at Masonic Hall,
Wanliss Street, Rockingham, first and
third Fridays commencing at 1:30 PM.
Contacts:
Colleen Hardie 0423 393 183, Valerie
0438 272 911 .
For Group Studies meetings contact the
Group leaders as listed.
Date Time Event Presenter Location Contact Phone
November 2019
Fri 1 1:30 PM Sailing Across the Top End Nigel Ridgway Masonic Hall, Wanliss Street David 0421 811 450
Mon 4 10:00 AM Topics and Talk Member's Home Margaret 9505 6339
Tues 5 2:00 PM Mah-jong Rockingham Library Frances 9527 2920
Wed 6 10:00 AM Open Learning Member's Home Liz 9527 9471
Fri 8 10:00 AM Coffee Group Various Venues Donelle 9528 4045
Tues 12 Various Cinema Visit Various Venues Liz 9527 9471
Mon 14 10:00 AM WA History Rockingham Library Ann 9592 7386
Fri 15 1:30 PM A Rollicking Play Reading Diana Morgan et al Masonic Hall, Wanliss Street David 0421 811 450
Mon 18 2:00 PM Poetry/Play Reading Rockingham Library Diana 9593 2313
Tues 19 2:00 PM Mah-jong Rockingham Library Frances 9527 2920
Wed 20 10:00 AM Open Learning Member's Home Liz 9527 9471
Fri 22 12noon Lunch Group Various Venues Colleen 0423 393 183
Thur 28 1:30 PM Scrabble Group Member's Home Veda 9592 9934
December 2019
Mon 2 10:00 AM Topics and Talk Member's Home Margaret 9505 6339
Tues 3 2:00 PM Mah-jong Rockingham Library Frances 9527 2920
Wed 4 10:00 AM Open Learning Member's Home Liz 9527 9471
Fri 6 1:30 PM Annual General Meeting All Members Masonic Hall, Wanliss Street David 0421 811 450
Tues 10 Varies Cinema Visit Various Venues Liz 9527 9471
Fri 13 10:00 AM Coffee Group Various Venues Donelle 9528 4045
Fri 13 12:00 PM Christmas Luncheon All Members Masonic Hall, Wanliss Street David 0421 811 450
Tues17 2:00 PM Mah-jong Rockingham Library Frances 9527 2920
February 2020
Mon 3 10:00 AM Topics and Talk Member's Home Margaret 9505 6339
Tues 4 2:00 PM Mah-jong Rockingham Library Frances 9527 2920
Wed 5 10:00 AM Open Learning Member's Home Liz 9527 9471
Fri 7 1:30 PM Food for the Brain Colleen & David Hardie Masonic Hall, Wanliss Street David 0421 811 450
Mon 10 10:00 AM WA History Rockingham Library Ann 9592 7386
Tues 11 Varies Cinema Visit Various Venues Liz 9527 9471
Fri 14 10:00 AM Coffee Group Various Venues Donelle 9528 4045
Mon 17 2:00 PM Poetry/Play Reading Rockingham Library Diana 9593 2313
Tues 18 2:00 PM Mah-jong Rockingham Library Frances 9527 2920
Wed 19 10:00 AM Open Learning Member's Home Liz 9527 9471
Fri 21 1:30 PM Sidney Kidman Terry Harvey Masonic Hall, Wanliss Street David 0421 811 450
Thur 27 1:30 PM Scrabble Group Member's Home Veda 9592 9934
Fri 28 12:00 Lunch Group Various Venues Colleen 0423 393 183
Rockingham Region
Date Time Event Presenter Location Contact Phone
December 2019
Fri 6 12:00 PM Christmas Lunch: Entertainers Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
February 2020
Fri 7 11:30 AM Music Appreciation - Verdi Peter Flanigan Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 7 12:30 PM Walking Group Stirling Leisure Centre Nina 9309 5560
Fri 7 1:15 PM Israel – a thumbnail sketch Bob Kuchera Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 14 11:30 AM Book Club Anka Babich Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 14 11:30 AM Discussion Group Val Dekanah Stirling Leisure Centre Val 0400 133 466
Fri 14 12:30 PM Walking Group Stirling Leisure Centre Nina 9309 5560
Fri 14 1:15 PM Sir S. Kidman: Forgotten King Terry Harvey Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 21 11:30 AM Committee Meeting Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 21 12:30 PM Walking Group Stirling Leisure Centre Nina 9309 5560
Fri 21 1:15 PM Why not teach it in schools Dr Alan Tapper Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 28 11:30 AM Poetry Group John Buxallen Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 28 12:30 PM Walking Group Stirling Leisure Centre Nina 9309 5560
Fri 28 1:15 PM Map of Tasmania Peter Alcock Stirling Leisure Centre Terry 0401 358 026
Fri 28 12:00 Lunch Group Various Venues Colleen 0423 393 183
North Coast (Hammersley) Region Cont’d
Page 12 Official Magazine of U3A Perth
Meets at 1:30 PM on Fridays at North
Metropolitan TAFE – Midland Campus,
Eddie Barron Drive off Lloyd Street,
Midland in Lecture Theatre Block “D”
behind the Administration Block “A”.
Visitors are always welcome.
Date Time Event Presenter Location Contact Phone
November 2019
Fri 1 1:30 PM Perth Public Art Maxine Wood TAFE Lecture Theatre Maxine 9250 6292
Fri 8 1:30 PM History Trip to Fremantle Members TAFE Lecture Theatre Maxine 9250 6292
Fri 15 1:00 PM Perth’s Water Future Sara Carlin TAFE Lecture Theatre Maxine 9250 6292
Tues 19 10:00 AM Craft Morning Members Elvire Chalets, Elvire St., Midland Maxine 9250 6292
Wed 20 10:00 AM Coffee Morning Members TBA Maxine 9250 6292
Fri 22 1:30 PM Growing Up in China Charles Wei TAFE Lecture Theatre Maxine 9250 6292
Tue 26 10:00 AM Brain Games Members Private Residence Maxine 9250 6292
Fri 29 11:30 AM Discussion Group – Topic TBA Members Seminar Room 1, Library TAFE Maxine 9250 6292
Fri 29 1:30 PM The War on Heavy Metals Stuart Usher TAFE Lecture Theatre Maxine 9250 6292
December 2019
Fri 6 1:30 PM AGM and Quiz Members TAFE Lecture Theatre Maxine 9250 6292
Fri 13 1:30 PM Christmas Lunch Members Old Fig Tree Café Maxine 9250 6292
February 2020
Fri 7 1:30 PM Tom Price Janice Brooks TAFE Lecture Theatre Maxine 9250 6292
Fri 14 1:30 PM Powering Australia’s Future David Urquhart TAFE Lecture Theatre Maxine 9250 6292
Tue 18 10:00 AM Craft Morning Members Elvire Chalets, Elvire St., Midland Maxine 9250 6292
Wed 19 10:00 AM Coffee Morning Members TBA Maxine 9250 6292
Fri 21 1:30 PM Trip to Africa Denise Beer TAFE Lecture Theatre Maxine 9250 6292
Fri 28 1:30 PM Captain Cook & Transit of Venus Arthur Harvey TAFE Lecture Theatre Maxine 9250 6292
Swan Hills Region
Western Suburbs Region meets every
second Monday at The Grove Public
Library, corner of Stirling H/way and
Leake St Peppermint Grove (opposite
Cottesloe Centro). First presentation at
1:00 PM, we break for afternoon tea at
2:00 PM with second presentation from
2:30 PM. In addition to our regular
sessions below we have a range of more
informal activities. Canasta, Movies,
Excursions and MOTO (members on
their own). For information about these
activities please contact Jean on 0417
184 924. There are no meetings on
Public Holidays. For ¿Hablas
castellano? A conversational knowledge
of Spanish is required.
Date Time Event Presenter Location Contact Phone
November 2019
Mon 4 1:00 PM The Kimberly Coast Cruise Madeleine Taylor The Grove Library Jean I 0417 184 924
Mon 4 2:30 PM Inside New Norcia Dom. Christopher Power The Grove Library Jean I 0417 184 924
Thu 7 10:00 AM ¿Hablas castellano? Jean Robinson Drabble House Jean R [email protected]
Mon 11 1:00 PM Current Affairs Discussion Group Vlasta Thomas Wembley Community Centre Vlasta 0408 920 867
Mon 18 1:00 PM Vikings of Sodor & Mann June Dunstan The Grove Library Jean I 0417 184 924
Mon 18 2:30 PM Language is Always Changing Dr Celeste Rodriguez Loura The Grove Library Jean I 0417 184 924
Thu 21 10:00 AM ¿Hablas castellano? Jean Robinson Drabble House Jean R [email protected]
Thu 28 1:00 PM Current Affairs Discussion Group Vlasta Thomas Wembley Community Centre Vlasta 0408 920 867
December 2019
Mon 2 1:00 PM Perspectives On Persia Claudia Woodroffe The Grove Library Jean I 0417 184 924
Mon 2 2:30 PM A Short History of the Cat Haven Lauren Nesbitt The Grove Library Jean I 0417 184 924
Thu 12 10:00 AM ¿Hablas castellano? Jean Robinson Drabble House Jean R [email protected]
February 2020
Thu 6 10:00 AM ¿Hablas castellano? Jean Robinson Drabble House, Webster Jean R [email protected]
Mon 10 1:00 PM The Inquisitive Traveller Judith Amey The Grove Library Jean I 0417 184 924
Mon 10 2:30 PM Travelling from Fact to Fiction Stephen Scourfield The Grove Library Jean I 0417 184 924
Mon 17 1:00 PM Current Affairs Discussion Group Vlasta Thomas Wembley Community Centre Vlasta 0408 920 867
Thu 20 10:00 AM ¿Hablas castellano? Jean Robinson Drabble House, Webster Jean R [email protected]
Mon 24 1:00 PM Mikhail Gorbachev Terry Harvey The Grove Library Jean I 0417 184 924
Mon 24 2:30 PM Cyber Security Dr David Cook The Grove Library Jean I 0417 184 924
Western Suburbs Region
Your U3A Council schedules seminars, AGM’s and
various events throughout the year. These events are
generally advertised individually, setting out all details.
Some are free and some have a cost attached. Events
planned for the next few months are set out opposite.
U3A Council Programs
Date Location Event
13 Nov Burswood Have a Go Day 23 Nov Wesley Centre The Haze Concert
14 March 2020 Wesley Centre The Gut Rules
19 April 2020 The State Library AGM
Official Magazine of U3A Perth Page 13
Meets at 1:00 PM on the second and
last Thursday of each month at the
Wanneroo Recreation Centre,
275 Scenic Drive.
Other activities use Wanneroo Library
and the Banksia Grove Community
Centre, 14 Grasstree Bend, Banksia
Grove. Wanneroo.
Date Time Event Presenter Location Contact Phone
November 2019
Tue 5 1:00 PM Book Club A Wanneroo Library
Wed 6 9:00 AM Wednesday Walkers TBA
Thu 7 10:00 AM Petanque Wanneroo Recreation Centre
Wed 13 9:00 AM Wednesday Walkers TBA
Thu 14 1:00 PM Wanneroo AGM and Quiz Wanneroo Recreation Centre
Tue 19 10:30 AM Book Club B Wanneroo Library
Wed 20 9:00 AM Wednesday Walkers TBA
Thu 21 12:30 PM Brain Games Group Banksia Grove Community Centre
Wed 27 9:00 AM Wednesday Walkers TBA
Thu 28 10:30 AM Philosophy / Ethics Wanneroo Recreation Centre
Thu 28 12:00 PM Christmas Lunch TBA
January 2020
Wed 1 9:00 AM Wednesday Walkers TBA
Thu 2 10:00 AM Petanque Wanneroo Recreation Centre
Tue 7 1:00 PM Book Club A Wanneroo Library
Wed 8 9:00 AM Wednesday Walkers TBA Stephanie or 0429 133 891
Thu 9 1:00 PM Mary Wade, the youngest convict Margaret Hayday Wanneroo Recreation Centre Constance 9206 4098
Wed 15 9:00 AM Wednesday Walkers TBA
Thu 16 12:30 PM Brain Games Group Banksia Grove Community Centre
Tue 21 10:30 AM Book Club B Wanneroo Library
Wed 22 9:00 AM Wednesday Walkers TBA
Wed 29 9:00 AM Wednesday Walkers TBA
Thu 30 10:30 AM Philosophy / Ethics Wanneroo Recreation Centre
Thu 30 1:00 PM Evolution of the Passenger Ship Chris Frame Wanneroo Recreation Centre
February 2020
Tue 4 1:00 PM Book Club A Wanneroo Library
Wed 5 9:00 AM Wednesday Walkers TBA
Thu 6 10:00 AM Petanque Wanneroo Recreation Centre
Wed 12 9:00 AM Wednesday Walkers TBA
Thu 13 1:00 PM Making Sense of Modern Art David Hounsome Wanneroo Recreation Centre
Tue 18 10:30 AM Book Club B Wanneroo Library
Wed 19 9:00 AM Wednesday Walkers TBA
Thu 20 12:30 PM Brain Games Group Banksia Grove Community Centre
Wed 26 9:00 AM Wednesday Walkers TBA
Thu 27 10:30 AM Philosophy / Ethics Wanneroo Recreation Centre
Thu 27 1:00 PM Powering Australia’s Future David Urquhart Wanneroo Recreation Centre
Wanneroo Region
Term 1 3 February 2020 - 9 April 2020
School Holidays 10 April 2020 - 27 April 2020
Term 2 28 April 2020 - 3 July 2020
School Holidays 4 July 2020 - 19 July 2020
Term 3 20 July 2020 - 25 September 2020
School Holidays 26 September 2020 - 11 October 2020
Term 4 12 October 2020 - 17 December 2020
School Holidays 18 December 2020 - 31 January 2021
WA School Terms and Holidays 2020
1 Jan Wed New Year's Day
27 Jan Mon Australia Day Holiday
2 Mar Mon Labour Day
10 Apr Fri Good Friday
13 Apr Mon Easter Monday
25 Apr Sat Anzac Day
27 Apr Mon Anzac Day Holiday
1 Jun Mon Western Australia Day
WA Public Holidays 2020
28 Sep Mon Queen's Birthday
25 Dec Fri Christmas Day
26 Dec Sat Boxing Day
28 Dec Mon Boxing Day Holiday
Page 14 Official Magazine of U3A Perth
T he article ‘A Chair is a Chair etc’ in
last month’s issue was wrongly
attributed to Stuart Gibb when it
was written and submitted by Marie O’Brien
of Joondalup. Apologies to Marie. ◼
Editors Note
S ome members may remember a
few years back when I shared
with them the story of my
grandfather’s journey round the world in
1896. This was based on a diary he kept
on his travels, his photo album and family
photographs.
Each time I gave my presentation,
members urged me to write a book based
on Bertie’s journey.
Thank you so much, U3A! Your
encouragement motivated me and the
book has now become a reality. As I
researched the subject, it has expanded to
cover other contemporary travellers and
travel generally, as it was in the 19th
Century. The extensive network of
railways and shipping, all driven by steam
enabled countless thousands of people to
explore the world.
It has been so much fun writing this book.
I have called it ‘Travels in the Realms
of Gold: The Revolution in Travel
Empowered by Steam’. ◼
Travels in the Realms of Gold by Virginia Bristowe
A change of venue, a full house
and a terrific topic. Saturday
13 July 2019 was full of
expectation. 'The Genius of DNA' brought
together speakers and audience and a
well organised committee. The day had to
be a success and it was.
The Seminar was opened by patron,
Emeritus Professor Alan Robson, who set
the scene with some background thinking.
From German scientist Friedrich Miescher
who isolated DNA; to James Watson and
'The Double Helix' structure; to public
opposition to genetic modification of
crops. Professor Robson had minds ready
for what was to follow.
Dr Gavin Turbett, Head of Forensic Biology
at Pathwest spoke about 'Forensic Biology
and DNA Profiling in WA'. Dr Turbett
discussed situations where forensic DNA
can be of assistance, the sources of the
DNA, the technology used for collection
and steps used to protect exhibits from
contamination. With DNA profiling he
asked 'What is reasonable doubt?' in light
of the changing expectations of the jurors,
lawyers, offenders, victims and the
general public.
Dr Shane Tobe spoke about Non-human
DNA in forensic science. Dr Tobe gave
insight into this field of research and the
breadth from wildlife crime; animal and
plant protected species and food products
that might not be what they are claimed.
However, strategies for testing can only
detect what they are testing for and this is
too expensive at the moment. Also use is
limited by a lack of a data base and lack of
statistics. Still, the Douglas Beamish
murder case established that white cat
hairs found on the leather jacket of the
victim, Shirley Duguay, proved to have
come from Snowball, who belonged to
the murderer.
Dr Ruey-Leng Loo spoke about
‘Establishing Personalised Nutrition and
Health: The Metabolic Phenotyping
Approach’. This deals with interactions at
a molecular level of the genetic make up,
environment and lifestyle and are highly
dynamic in response to changes in the
micro environment. This understanding is
not entirely new. In fact, in 1491 Johannes
de Ketham published a medical book
which promoted the 'Urine Wheel' to help
in diagnosis. Uroscopy or the physical
study of a urine sample had been used for
hundreds of years but rose in prominence
at this time. Dr Loo went on to explain her
research into 'What You Eat' and 'Where
You Live' at the micro level.
Christine Harris from Family History WA
spoke about ‘The Search for Your
Ancestry’ and explained that genealogy is
the basic evidence and family history is
telling the story. Christine gave an
excellent timeline of family history
research from the pen and ink of the
family bible to genetic genealogy of today.
Christine warned that you may unearth
something you may not be prepared for
and asked, 'can you deal with what you
find?' Her talk ended with where this
research is going and that is with facial
recognition using DNA markers.
To conclude, Dr Bob Mead (Emeritus
Professor Robert Mead) from Medical,
Molecular and Forensic Sciences gave a
Biochemistry Forensic Toxicologist version
of 'The Saturday Night Strangler'. Dr Mead
told the story as a who-done-it. A DNA
break-through came but first the serial
murderer had to be exhumed to prove his
guilt.
All in all a most interesting theme and
seminar. Congratulations to the
organising committee and helpers for a
job well done. ◼
2019 Seminar by Janice Brooks
Left: Dr Gavin
Turbett with
Valerie Buckley
Right: Members
enjoying the
seminar
Christine Harris
with Jennie Cox
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Utterly Clueless No.136 by Sonia Kellett
Sudoku No 2 Reproduced with the kind permission of Bromleigh House Ltd, UK.
Beachcomber: A Passion for Puzzles.
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D eadline for next year’s Informs are: 24 January, 20 March, 19 June and 18 September. Programs to be submitted to Ron one week prior.
Please submit all articles in electronic format to: [email protected] For document control, please include your region in the file title. A very
happy Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year to all our readers. ◼
Editors Note
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Mid-North Writers Group Gets
To Grip With Poetry
O ne 'homework' topic at our last meeting at
Morley Library was to write a poem. Most
members made some very commendable
efforts, and following are some worthy of mention. The
form of these poems is in various styles. For example:
The following is an ETHERE poem -
All about Cat by Maxine Marshall
Cat Loves me On Sundays I’ll fill her bowl She purrs ... snuggles close Mondays Lou gives the grub Cat loves Lou ... snuggles sooo close
Snubs me ... she’s fed ... faithless feline. ◼
This poem is in a JAPANESE style -
Love Passed By by Margaret Summers
Straggly unkempt garden
Gone to seed Proud Owners long departed. Courageously determined The glory and colour of the roses remain Neglected They share their beauty with all who pass by Giving pleasure to their eyes Hoping that someone Some day Someone Will again cherish them
with the love that was Bestowed on them
When they were young and fragile. ◼ Lastly, this poem is a LANTERN style poem -
A Day in the Life of a Flower by Ginie Bristowe
Dawn Sun rising Daisy petals unfold Flowers softly close, at
Dusk. ◼
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Veterinary and Life Sciences.
The facility has 350 volunteers and only
one paid member on the staff! They visit
schools on a regular basis. It can be visited
by appointment and night time tours are
also conducted, mostly at the weekend. It
is operated under policies and licensing
administration by the Parks and Wildlife
Service. Funding is by donation and some
sponsorship for specific projects. You can
adopt an animal/s to assist in the funding
and care of some animals.
We all had a most interesting and
informative morning. One member
purchased a charming silver bilby
ornament.
The excursion continued with lunch at
Embers Restaurant in Gooseberry Hill
which was enjoyed by all and everyone
seemed happy with the seniors’ lunch
menu arrangements. The trip home was
via the old Zig Zag railway road with many
wildflower shrubs in bloom. ◼
W e visited Kanyana on
Thursday 22 August as an
outing for Mid-North. We
were small in numbers, just seven in total;
however, it was a very interesting and
happy day.
Kanyana is a wildlife rehabilitation centre
for small native birds, animals and
reptiles, set in the hills at Lesmurdie. The
main headquarters, now heritage listed, is
a building which had been a Girl Guides
camp from 1954 to 2004 and which was
subsequently bequeathed to Kanyana in
2010.
Kanyana was founded by June Butcher
who looked after these small creatures at
her home in a purpose-built facility
constructed by her husband, Forrest,
until:
a: she became too well known;
b: there were too many of these creatures; and
c: she was unable to continue at this intimate level.
June was awarded a Member of the Order
of Australia in 2002 and is still very much
an ambassador for the protection of our
small native species.
We were shown around by the very
enthusiastic Christine and her helpers,
firstly with a PowerPoint video and then
interactive introduction to Henry, a very
boisterous red-tailed black cockatoo, a
friendly python, and Smuggles, a
bobtailed goanna - all permanent
residents. Next we met an echidna, a
woylie who wanted to stay asleep and an
enchanting bilby. Then we took a small
tour of the hospital where we met some
strange fat insects from the eastern coast
and two baby possums. Other buildings
were pointed out, such as quarantine and
a larger enclosed free-range area.
Kanyana has a small research program in
partnership with the Department of
Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
and Murdoch University School of
Mid-North Visits Kanyana by Marie Manton
Left: Pictured from left are
Mid-North members Ginie
Bristowe, Gay Rowden,
Marie Manton, Anne
Mobilia, Johann Willis and
Christine Smith.
Right: Christine Smith
getting up close and
personal with an Australian
Spiny Leaf Insect, native of
NSW forests.
where we interviewed members from the
Perth area. Our latest creation is being
edited as I write this, and it is an
interview with our former president
Valerie Buckley.
Jan Bowra, the latest member of our
team, talks to Valerie at her home in
Shoalwater. (Pictured) Jan and I spent a
pleasant afternoon chatting with Valerie
and enjoying her warm hospitality with
coffee, homemade scones and cakes.
Watch out for Jan chatting with Valerie
on our website. It should be there by
the time this goes to print. ◼
Remember us? We are still here and
meeting the challenges of making videos
on a next-to-zero budget. And we think
we are winning! A lot of our projects have
involved Jenny Davis and Agelink and
more recently, Theatre 180.
Unfortunately, we are not allowed to put
these videos on the net because of
theatrical copyright. We don't own them,
although we can "show" them to a small
audience. Through all of this we have
gained quite an amount of experience.
When we first began, years ago, we
started a series called "Portraits of U3A"
U3A Film Group by Peter Browne
Above, Valerie (Left) and Jan
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