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Christmas Time Luncheon at Jamberoo Valley Lodge on 12th November.
Our bus trip organised by Brenda Emerson to Jamberoo Valley Lodge was a great success. We had:
Morning tea at Sublime Point on the cliff near Bulli Pass over-looking the sea;
A huge Christmas Lunch with singing and dancing at the Jamberoo Valley Lodge;
A visit to the Blow Hole at Kiama - but it refused to blow; and
Home in time for tea. But I do not think many of us would have been able to eat any more that day.
Dave Wilson took many excellent photographs on the day that can be seen and down loaded from the Office computer.
A Special General Meeting will be held on Thursday 4 December 2008 at 2.00pm in the
School of Arts Building, 3 Castlereagh Street, Penrith.
We are asking all financial members to vote on the following resolution:-
"That the members agree to allow the governing Committee to sponsor, if required, the
State Annual Conference in 2010 to the maximum of $10,000 (Ten Thousand dollars)".
All financial members should have received a copy of the letter dated 31 October 2008
advising of this general Meeting. Please attend and have your input registered.
Two Social Dances for U3A Members at the Penrith School of Arts Hall, 3 Castlereagh Street, Penrith. These Social Dances are for all U3A members, their partners, family and friends.
A "gold coin donation" per person is requested to cover refreshments (tea, coffee, soft drinks and biscuits). However, you may also ‘byo’ (bring your own) refreshments (including alcohol).
The 1st Social Dance will be at 7.30pm to 11.00pm on Saturday, 29 November 2008
The Old Time Ballroom music will be provided by John Morehead. However, if you have a CD of music that you would like to dance to, please bring it with you.
The 2nd Social Dance will be at 7.30pm to 11.00pm on Saturday, 6 December 2008
The Ballroom music and tuition will be provided by Allan & Beverley Bond who are our Ballroom Dancing tutors.
U3A Handbook for 2009
The U3A Handbook for 2009 was posted to all members and tutors on Wednesday 26 November and you should have received your copy by now. Inserted in the Handbook is a U3A Membership Application Renewal Form. You can post it in to the Office with a cheque/money order for $30 or bring it with you to one of the Enrolment Days.
11.00am to 12.30pm on Wednesday 21st January 2009 at Mid Mountains Community Centre, New & Staple Sts, Lawson (behind the shops)
11.00am to 12.30pm on Friday 23rd January 2009 at Penrith School of Arts, 3 Castlereagh St, Penrith
Additional Application Forms can be downloaded from our website. Please remember to sign the form before posting or handing it in.
Encourage your friends to join U3A. The more members we have, the more fun we have.
Also inserted in the handbook is the Daily Schedule of Classes. However, since printing we have two new courses:
Food and Nutrition for the Good Life; and Safe and Sustainable Gardens.
A loose sheet has been inserted in the handbook about these two new courses.
We are also trying to arrange additional courses – including Line Dancing.
Check our website www.u3anepean.org for the most up-to-date information.
If you, or someone you know, would like to give a U3A course in 2009, please contact: Alan Lees - Tel: 4736 5541 Email:alanlees@y7mail.com
We can advertise new courses on our website and in our Newsletters and local Newspapers.
U3A Classes during the Holidays
The following classes will continue during most of the Holidays and new students are welcome:
Yoga on Tuesdays at 11.30am to 12.30pm Suite 2/352 High St (Entrance on Castlereagh St), Penrith.
Canasta 5 on Fridays at 1.00pm to 3.00pm Penrith School of Arts - Room 1.
Ballroom Dancing on Fridays at 1.00pm to 3.00pm Penrith School of Arts – Hall.
If Tutors and Students wish to continue their classes during the Holidays, please advise:
Alan Lees 4736 5541 or alanlees@y7mail.com
Walking with a Touch of History in December
For full December walking program, CLICK HERE.
2010 U3A NSW State Conference
Several suggestions about suitable Work Shops for the Conference have been received. But the Committee would like to hear from more people who are willing to run Work Shops at the Conference.
Presentation for New Life Members
A Presentation for the 6 new Life Members will be organised in February 2009.
Newsletters:
The closing date for submissions to the monthly Email Newsletter is one week before the end of each month. However, if you miss the date, your submission will go in the following month’s newsletter – if I remember. Submissions should be sent to the Office – Attention Curriculum Convener or preferably emailed to alanlees@y7mail.com
Next Committee Meeting
The next Committee Meeting will be held at the Penrith School of Arts at 1.30pm on Tuesday 9 December, 2008.
Disclaimer – Articles contributed to this Newsletter and published as a service to members; do not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of this association. Articles are intended as opinions and items of debate only and should not be acted on without expert advice
Poem from the Internet
When I'm an old lady, I'll live with each kid,
And bring so much happiness...just as they did.
I want to pay back all the joy they've provided.
Returning each deed! Oh, they'll be so excited!
(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)
I'll write on the wall with reds, whites and blues,
And I'll bounce on the furniture...wearing my shoes.
I'll drink from the carton and then leave it out.
I'll stuff all the toilets and oh, how they'll shout!
(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)
When they're on the phone and just out of reach,
I'll get into things like sugar and bleach.
Oh, they'll snap their fingers and then shake their head,
(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)
When they cook dinner and call me to eat,
I'll not eat my green beans or salad or meat,
I'll gag on my okra, spill milk on the table,
And when they get angry...I'll run...if I'm able!
(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)
I'll sit close to the TV, through the channels I'll click,
I'll cross both eyes just to see if they stick.
I'll take off my socks and throw one away,
And play in the mud 'til the end of the day!
(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)
And later in bed, I'll lay back and sigh,
I'll thank God in prayer and then close my eyes.
My kids will look down with a smile slowly creeping,
And say with a groan, "She's so sweet when she's sleeping!"
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