INTRODUCTION The format of this newsletter is temporary as our usual format is contained in Ken’s computer which is winging its way to Australia. In fact everything is upside down this month as you know. Hopefully April will see big improvements. Denia U3A held its AGM on the 27th February when we said goodbye to Ken Yendell, our President of two years and welcomed our new President, Terence Walker. During his term as President, Ken's wife, Sylvana acted as secretary and between them and the Committee they rejuvenated the club by introducing new groups and many wonderful events. Terry will have some big shoes to fill but he and his new Committee intend to make Denia U3A bigger and better than ever. Unfortunately he could not have taken over at a worse time. His first announcement was to cancel all future events, including the Easter lunch and coffee mornings, until further notice. We were looking forward to a fun and event packed year but it is no longer our decision to make.
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INTRODUCTION
The format of this newsletter is temporary as our usual format is
contained in Ken’s computer which is winging its way to
Australia. In fact everything is upside down this month as you
know. Hopefully April will see big improvements.
Denia U3A held its AGM on the 27th February when we said
goodbye to Ken Yendell, our President of two years and
welcomed our new President, Terence Walker. During his term as
President, Ken's wife, Sylvana acted as secretary and between
them and the Committee they rejuvenated the club by introducing
new groups and many wonderful events.
Terry will have some big shoes to fill but he and his new
Committee intend to make Denia U3A bigger and better than ever.
Unfortunately he could not have taken over at a worse time. His
first announcement was to cancel all future events, including the
Easter lunch and coffee mornings, until further notice. We were
looking forward to a fun and event packed year but it is no longer
our decision to make.
Ken Yendell handing over Presidency to Terence Walker
GROUP NEWS
Group Leaders Lunch
Denia U3A showed its appreciation for the support and
enthusiasm given by its Group Leaders by hosting a lunch for
them at DeniArros. Over thirty Leaders attended and enjoyed the
good food and wine.
The Groups represented the sporty outdoor activities including
fishing, pétanque, walking and many more as well as the indoor
sedentary, thought provoking, card games, chess, backgammon
and literary groups. No competitiveness, just a great lunch.
New President Terence Walker thanked the groups for giving
Denia such a wide variety of interests and looked forward to the
year ahead.
Group Leaders enjoying lunch at DeniArros
Backgammon
The February tournament for the prestigious BUMA cup was won
by Colin Hall, being presented with the trophy and a vintage
bottle of wine by Group Leader Dave.
Cycling Group
Sadly Barbara Doms has resigned as the Damsel Cycling Group
Leader.
As a result, Terence Walker, Group Leader of Intermediate
Cycling has amalgamated the two groups to make “Cycling
And for your first question: where is the best venue to hold a
quiz? The answer is, of course, Cafe Soles! We had a super
meal there while racking our brains to answer Liz’s table quiz of
anagrams of famous actresses and actors.
You don’t need to be Brain of Britain, it’s all just good fun. Come
alone or get a table of friends together and join us for our next
Quiz Nite and dinner on Friday 27 March. Contact Richard
u3adeniaquiz.com to put your name on the list. Tables are limited
and you don’t want to miss out!
THE DINING CLUB
The Dining Club held its February dinner at the newly opened
Senyoret Restaurant in Dénia, (opposite medical centre). A lovely
menu, very good house wine and a wonderful evening.
Happy evening at Senyoret.
THE TRAVEL GROUP
TRAVEL TRIPS - SENSIBLE PRECAUTIONS
Following the example of the Committee in cancelling all future
events, the Travel Group has postponed the day trip to Elche on
the 26 March until the threat of the Coronavirus has passed.
Given the age of our members and the rapid spread of the
disease, it would be unthinkable to place the health of our
members at risk. We will keep our next trip to the Bioparc in
Valencia on 5 June under review.
Ginny Whitehead
Travel Group Leader
EVENTS
Farewell to Ken
The Committee hosted a farewell lunch to Ken at Basta restaurant
in the Marina. Poignant but lots of fun and laughter
FUTURE EVENTS
We cannot give future events as we don’t know when everything
in Denia will be open again and the lockdown lifted. However,
after the initial panic buying the supermarkets this morning were
business as usual. Meat, fish and vegetables. No shortage. The
President and Committee are always concerned for the welfare of
members so any problems about getting food, medicine or
anything else please ask us.
Of course if there was a food shortage we would all get slim but
sadly with no exercise and the profusion of wine in the
supermarkets we might be in a sorry state. Never mind. It’s all for
the cause. Stay in and stay well. Ed.
The website is frequently being updated with any useful
information that becomes available.
If we try to help, we must make sure we are actually helping. The
following is from the Ayuntamiento (City Council)
From Ayuntameinto:
Faced with the health alert situation, social associations working in the city, in coordination with the CIty Council of Dénia, are organizing a special device to help the most vulnerable people (who must limit exits to a minimum to the street) on day to day issues such as shopping or getting medication.
We advise that any solidarity action of this kind be channeled through entities to ensure the adoption of appropriate measures to prevent infections. If you want help, contact the
