NEWSLETTER November 2019 LIVE | LEARN | ENJOY Mulgrave Community Centre, Wellington Road, Mulgrave VIC 3150 PO Box 3394 Wheelers Hill VIC 3150 Telephone: 0404 583 839 Website: www.u3awheelershill.com email: [email protected]NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2019 U3A WHEELERS HILL SAYS SORRY Annual Report Addendum It is with great regret that it has been noted that Hiro von Fischer’s position was missed from the Annual Report 2019. Hiro has spent many dedicated hours working hard putting in long hours to look after the Finance Department of U3A Wheelers Hill. Not only does she put in time “on site” but she also volunteers extra hours supporting the organisation at odd and often awkward hours throughout the year to keep our books up to date. For this, Hiro von Fischer, we say Thank You. Annual Membership At the Annual General Meeting it was discussed and voted on by the members present that, as from January 2020 there will only be Full Memberships available. The cost of a Full Membership will remain at $50 per annum. Other discounts and Membership levels such as Associate and Couples Memberships will no longer be obtainable. U3A WHEELERS HILL 2020 RENEW AND RE-ENROLMENT DATES AND TIMES RENEW MEMBERSHIP ONLY – From 2020 there is only one membership level. Full membership is $50.00per person. Current Members can renew their Membership online from 11 th November 2019. Payment:- Direct to our Bank Account, in the reference section, please put your member ID number and your Surname/Family name as we may have more than one member with the same Family name. Admin staff will check the Bank Statement and will mark off payments as paid when they appear on the Bank Statement. Please keep a copy of your receipt. Bank Account: Bendigo Bank:- BSB 633000 Account no 166 604 603 Bank Account Name: U3A Wheelers Hill Inc Note: If your fees haven’t been paid and marked paid you will not be able to enrol in classes.
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NEWSLETTER
November 2019 LIVE | LEARN | ENJOY
Mulgrave Community Centre, Wellington Road, Mulgrave VIC 3150 PO Box 3394 Wheelers Hill VIC 3150
Annual Report Addendum It is with great regret that it has been noted that Hiro von Fischer’s position was
missed from the Annual Report 2019. Hiro has spent many dedicated hours working hard putting in long hours to look after the Finance Department of U3A Wheelers Hill. Not only does she put in time “on site” but she also volunteers extra hours supporting the organisation at odd
and often awkward hours throughout the year to keep our books up to date. For this, Hiro von Fischer, we say Thank You.
Annual Membership
At the Annual General Meeting it was discussed and voted on by the members
present that, as from January 2020 there will only be Full Memberships
available. The cost of a Full Membership will remain at $50 per annum. Other
discounts and Membership levels such as Associate and Couples Memberships
will no longer be obtainable.
U3A WHEELERS HILL 2020 RENEW AND RE-ENROLMENT DATES AND
TIMES
RENEW MEMBERSHIP ONLY –
From 2020 there is only one membership level. Full membership is $50.00per person.
Current Members can renew their Membership online from 11th November 2019.
Payment:- Direct to our Bank Account, in the reference section, please put your member
ID number and your Surname/Family name as we may have more than one member with
the same Family name. Admin staff will check the Bank Statement and will mark off
payments as paid when they appear on the Bank Statement. Please keep a copy of your
receipt.
Bank Account: Bendigo Bank:- BSB 633000 Account no 166 604 603
Bank Account Name: U3A Wheelers Hill Inc
Note: If your fees haven’t been paid and marked paid you will not be able to enrol in classes.
The Office will be open for you to enrol and make payment – see dates below.
PRIORITY ENROLMENT
For those members who have ascertained a level of points with their volunteering, tutoring or being a member of the Committee. Online 8.00am on 18th November.
CURRENT MEMBERS - online from 6.00am MONDAY 25TH November 2019
OFFICE HOURS 2019
Monday 25th November - 10.00am. to 1.00pm
CURRENT AND NEW MEMBERS ENROLMENTS Tuesday 26th November 9.45 am to 1.00pm Wednesday 27th November 9.45am to 12.00pm Thursday 5th December 10.00am to 1.00pm OFFICE HOURS 2020
Thursday January 23rd 10.00am. to 12.00pm
Tuesday 28th January 10.00am. to 12.00pm Classes will resume Term 1, Week beginning Monday 3rd February 2020 Please Note: Email messages requesting enrolment from members cannot be handled by Administration Staff. Please come to the Office during allocated enrolment times.
VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY WANTED A big “Thank You” to all our members who have volunteered to staff our U3A Office at Mulgrave Community Centre. However, we urgently need additional volunteers to staff the Office on the following days:
Monday - 9:45 am to 11:45 am Tuesday - 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Thursday - 10:30 am to 2:00 pm
No experience or administration knowledge required. Just a friendly smile to meet and greet our members as they come in for their classes is all that’s required. If you can help please email us at [email protected] and let us know:
(a) your full name (b) day or days you can volunteer (c) the time and duration you can volunteer
During the time you are volunteering you will have free Internet Access and Tutors will be able to print off their course material if required.
TUTOR WANTED FOR MANDARIN BEGINNER’S CLASS If you speak Mandarin and would like to help people to learn the Chinese language of Mandarin please email us at [email protected]
Write Your Story Improve Self Expression & Employability Skills
☼ FREE 5-DAY COURSE ☼ Are you seeking to improve your skills in writing, speaking, managing time and problem solving in new creative ways?
WRITING YOUR STORY IS KEY! You have a unique story and how you tell it makes all the difference. Communicate with clarity and impact. This course is for anyone who wants to gain confidence by identifying their strengths and learning how to express them using effective writing and speaking techniques.
Designed with tools and practical steps to follow, learn how to:
☼ Write an engaging life-story ☼ Identify your hidden talents ☼ Build an effective word file ☼ Communicate effectively and easily ☼ Manage time and resources ☼ Create a portfolio of contacts ☼ Network with confidence
WHEN: 5 days inclusive: November 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st & 26th
TIME: 10am – 3pm (with breaks) WHERE: Vision Australia Dandenong
45 Princess Highway, Dandenong Eligibility - you must be over 18 years of age and hold a Green or Blue Medicare Card
Movie and/or Lunch Your social club is delighted to invite all members to a movie and lunch outing/get together as follows: MOVIE: “JUDY” - Winter 1968, this film follows Judy Garland as she arrives in swinging London to perform a series of sell out concerts. A compelling story of a loved but flawed star. DATE: Wednesday 13th November TIME: Morning (time TBA) VENUE: Mt Waverley (Pinewood) Cinema Followed by lunch (for those who wish) – venue TBA Contact Jan with your email/phone details as soon as possible: Email – [email protected] Text or phone – 0407 773 119 or 9701 1342 Further details will be advised to those wishing to attend after numbers are finalised.
Proposed Ballarat Trip - 3rd December 2019
Visit
o Eureka Centre (MADE)
o Ballarat Art Gallery
o Botanical Gardens (Prime Minister’s Walk, Prisoner of War Memorial)
o Lunch Shops
Transport
o Can use free voucher or use MYKI card ($20.00 approx.)
o No need to reserve seats, but if using seniors voucher need to pick up paper
ticket from Railway Station which will cover all public transport costs
08:15 Huntingdale Railway Station (Oakleigh) Platform platform 1
08:47 Get off at Southern Cross Railway Station (Melbourne City) Platform platform 12 9:16am Southern Cross Railway Station (Melbourne City) 10:39am Get off at stop Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
