Newsletter
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2010
Welcome to New members who have joined U3A during the previous two months.
In Memory
Our condolences to family and friends of:
Brian FITZGERALD, (June 2010) 87A Smiths Rd, Matua, Tga 3110.
John PENKETH, 93B Forrester Rd, Welcome Bay, Tga 3112. Ph 544-1817
Clyde MICHIE, 225 Bellevue Rd, Tga 3110. Ph 576-6719
Eunice White,
Next General Meeting
Wesleyan Church Hall, 12th Ave, Tga. 10a.m.
Date: 20th August 2010
1st Speaker: Elaine Hollins. (Fun with Genealogy)
2nd Speaker: Betty Penning. (The background of English surnames).
Date: 17th September 2010
1st Speaker: Mary Klein. Travel Experiences
2nd Speaker: Jim Middleton. Experiences with IHC.
Cost: $3.00 per person. Please pay as you enter.
Group News
NEW GROUPS FORMED
RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD
We study Religions of the world. The group is using a U3A Online Australia Course
from Griffiths University.
Convener: Frances Druiff. Ph 578-0876
Venue: Members homes as arranged
Meetings: 4th Tuesday of each month
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm.
COMPUTER :
Learning Power Point
This group is designed to help members gain the skills to prepare presentations
using PowerPoint software,
including the use of the data projector. This is a short course for 3 -5 people,
held as required throughout the year.
Members need to have PowerPoint software loaded onto their computers.
Convener: Monica Cox ph 579-3616
Venue: 107 Orange Lane, Bethlehem.
Please contact Thelma if you are interested in this group. Ph 574-6222
COMPUTER:
For Beginners
This group is for members who are interested in getting a computer and learning
to use the internet, web and email.
A group to help you get started!
Convener: Marilyn Coverdale Ph 575-5236
Venue: As arranged
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month.
Time: 10.00am – noon
Reminders
When you join a group you make a commitment to participate in
that group.
Regular attendance is important. Our conveners give so much to their groups
and it is very
disappointing for them when there is a lack of regular attendance.
It is U3A Policy and a courtesy to your hosts,
to pay a gold coin donation towards their costs at each meeting you attend in
their homes.
We encourage you to respect this policy
GROUP CLOSED: Digital Photography C
SUGGESTED NEW GROUPS
1. BRIDGE
Meeting in Mount / Papamoa
We have 4 members interested so a few more and the group could start. Not for
beginners, sorry.
2. CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS.
Is any member able to teach other members to do Cryptic Crosswords.
3. SHAKESPEARE AND MODERN DRAMA FROM 1870.
4. CHI KUNG HEALTH – Somewhat like Tai Chi plus.
If you are Interested in any of these new suggested groups please contact Thelma
ph 574-6222
CONVENER CHANGES
TRAMPING
Convener: Jean Garmonsway. Ph 579-1918
ART AS YOU LIKE IT
Convener: Denise Fisher. Ph 575-7265
GROUP NEWS
HORTICULTURE & GARDENING :
Would welcome new members. Ph Margaret Richardson 576-5292
JAZZ & BLUES APPRECIATION TGA GROUP.
Would welcome new members. Ph George Stewart 576-6170
Visit the website if you want to know which groups have space for new members. www.u3atauranga.org.nz.
CLASSICAL FILMS:
Convener: David Gordon Ph 544-4176. Venue: 8 Sunridge Est. Welcome Bay
Time: 3rd Thursday. 1.15 – 4pm.
August 19. THE GLENN MILLER STORY (1954)
Jimmy Stewart, June Allyson, Louis Armstrong, Gene Krupa. The music is the real
star here. Together with the documentary-film ‘Glenn Miller-America’s
Musical Hero’ (1992). This is our Midwinter Xmas Lunch, so please bring
a heavily laden plate. We start today at 12.30pm to fit in feast and films!
September 16. VERTIGO (1958) Jimmy Stewart, Kim Novak. Haunting, dreamlike thriller. One of Alfred Hitchcock’s best and most discussed films.
October 21. THE JAZZ SINGER (1927) Al Jolson, The legendary first ‘talking’ film. Not to be missed.
November 18. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (1940) Laurence Olivier, Greer Garson, Maureen O’Sullivan, Ann Rutherford, Edmund Gwenn. Outstanding Oscar Winner.
In December, by tradition, we show a great comedy. In January a musical –
yet to be chosen.
WAR FILM and DOCUMENTARY GROUP
Convener: David Gordon. Ph 544-4176
Venue: 8 Sunridge Est. Welcome Bay
Time: 2nd Thursday. 1.30 – 4pm.
August 12. PATHS OF GLORY (1957). Kirk Douglas, George Macready, Adolphe Menjou. A shattering study of the insanity of war. Stunningly directed by Stanley Kubrick.
September 9. THE ENEMY BELOW (1957). Robert Mitchum, Curt Jurgens. Fine submarine chase tale. Won an Academy Award.
October 14. THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY (1957). Hardy Kruger. The true story of the only Luftwaffe fighter pilot to escape from British captivity back to Germany.
BUILDING YOUR OWN COFFIN
The suggestion for this group came from the publicity on TV, radio and Newspapers
about Rotorua U3A who formed their group in Feb 2010, and have generously sent
us their plans, specifications, and designs. Some members may be appalled by
this idea but to others it will be a challenge and a special project.
So where are WE up to??
We have 7 interested members
We have the offer of a garage/workshop
What else do we need?
- A person to kitset the coffins from MDF13-mm wood.
- A member who has the skills, equipment and space who would be willing to do
this?
If you are interested in this group, or can help, please contact Thelma Cane,
Ph 574-6222.
AN APOLOGY.
I apologise to the Weekend Sun Newspaper for my entry in the ‘Hot Topic’
column in our June newsletter.
I implied they may have their facts wrong in the write-up for the U3A Art Exhibition.
However, it was not the Weekend Sun, rather another newspaper who had placed
the article and I meant no slur on either the Weekend Sun or its reporters.
(Ed. Janet Ormsby)
FREAKY PHOBIAS
Paraskavedekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday 13th.
Panophobia is the fear of everything.
I did check the spelling – twice!!
U3A Tauranga Contacts
Address: U3A Tauranga Inc. PO Box 14453, Tga 3143
Website: www.u3atauranga.org.nz
To add information to the website contact:
Alan Freer: Ph 576-5243. Al.freer@ihug.co.nz or
Betty Clethero: Ph 544-2067. Bettyce@kinect.co.nz
Almoner: Doris Hamer. Ph 571-8184. hamer@bopis.co.nz
Editor: Janet Ormsby. Ph 576-5008. Janet.L3@xtra.co.nz
Reports of General Meetings Speakers
Check out the new site in our Web pages for the subjects and reports given by our Speakers at the General Meetings. We encourage you to visit our website regularly to keep up to date with our News, Views and Reviews. For now, we give you the following information.
JULY 16TH 2010 SPEAKERS.
The stories Pam Pryce gave to the group on this date can be read on this website,
or a copy will be available at the next General Meeting on August 20th.
Speaker: David Love. David’s talk, which will be available on our website
and as a copy at our next meeting, is a MUST READ! His description and experiences
in China made captivating listening, which changed many preconceived ideas.
www.u3atauranga.org.nz
Reports by Angela Dold
U3A TAURANGA Inc
Christmas Luncheon
19th Nov (After the General Meeting)
11am – 2pm
$15.00 per person
Tickets to attend this function
will be available at the September and October General Meetings.
NO DOOR SALES
U3A TAURANGA INC WEBSITE INFORMATION
www.u3atauranga.org.nz
Have you checked the website? Did you find the Newsletter? Is your group news
or activity pictures there?
Give Betty Clethero your opinions, or suggestions so everyone can read your
news. bettyce@kinect.co.nz
NEXT NEWSLETTER
Due out October 11th approximately.
Last date for information to be received 04 October 2010.
Editor Janet Ormsby. Ph 576-5008 Janet.L3@xtra.co.nz
CHARITIES COMMISSION
Secretary Sheila Forrest, Ph 544-4043 recently attended the Charities Commission
Forum on behalf of U3A Tauranga Inc.
Sheila has compiled a report which is available on request.
The U3A Tauranga Charities Commission number is CC25993.
The Charities Commission website is: www. Charities.govt.nz.
NEWS NEWS NEWS
U3A NETWORK NSW Inc
2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Wesley Conference Centre
220 Pitt St Sydney
AUSTRALIA
April 27th & 28th 2011
Registration forms on website
www.nsw.u3anet.org.au
Attention Ainslie Lamb
(Sec. U3A Network NSW Inc.)
I have been in touch with Ainslie Lamb who will be sending an email registration form in the next week or so.
They will be available at the General Meetings
or contact me Janet Ph 576-5008.
We have the suggested programme which I can send to you,
or you can get a copy at the next U3A General Meeting – August 20th.
U3A Tauranga Statistics As At 01 August 2010
Total membership 615
New Members during 2010 - 95
Current groups available 72
LATE NEWS
Hello Everyone
Eunice White died last night 1st August 2010, Eunice and her husband (who died last November), was a long standing and hard working member for U3A for many years. At their home in Maxwell Road they hosted many large groups. If you need to know more details contact David Gordon (Ph 544-4179) who for years. was convener of at least one large group that met in the White’s home.
Ken Rose
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