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FROM THE EDITOR:
Welcome to Term 3 2007 Newsletter
You should now have absorbed so much
information that you probably think your
mind will overflow, but don’t worry, be
happy. Think of all the fun that you can
now have at your dinner parties, enthralling
your guests with all manner of important
facts, some of which you can speak about in
another language. Of course all this
information is very necessary for your end
of year exams (or as they are otherwise
known—the passing out parade, usually
after you read the questions). Oh no, silly
me!!! Of course not, we don’t have exams,
so always look on the bright side of life.
How are your New Year resolutions holding
up? Unfortunately most good intentions
derail within a few weeks. If only we could
return to the days of the Babylonians, the
first people to make New Year resolutions
almost 4,000 years ago, and simply vow to
return borrowed farm equipment each year.
Thank you to the Office Volunteers for the
hours they put in ensuring the organisation
continues to run smoothly. They
fulfil a role as the first point of
contact with our organisation and
they are always polite, friendly and
helpful. Thanks to our office
manager Brenda Emerson for all her
efforts, particularly in arranging
production of your Newsletter.
Would you all please consider
whether you can spare a few hours a
week/fortnight/month to assist in the
office.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Any Newsletter contributions for
the Term 4 publication should
arrive at the U3A office,
attention Newsletter Editor prior
to Friday 7 September 2007, so
start getting your thoughts
together for the last issue of the
year. Alternatively email to:
u3anews@acay.com.au
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
The year has already half gone, and I’m
happy to report that our U3A is in a
very good position.
Since the last AGM we have been
without a Secretary, this position has
now been filled. We are fortunate to
have Phillip Hill take over this
important role . Kerry Speak, who has
been covering this position, as
Committee minute’s secretary will now
move to the Management Committee to
fill the vacancy left by the retirement of
Lynda Henderson. Lynda after many
years of valuable service to our
organisation, including a stint as
President, has retired to look after her
husband—thank you Lynda for your
enormous contribution. We also wish
her husband, Jim, Godspeed in his
recovery phase.
Our office volunteers are at last near
full strength to cover the normal week
requirements, but we would appreciate
any assistance available to help cover
for sickness or holiday periods. The
present situation is great, and by all
reports the volunteers are enjoying the
experience of meeting the
U3A members and
encouraging prospective
enquirers to join us and
enjoy themselves in the
process. Don’t forget to
tell your friends and
neighbours about us. Earlier this year I
asked Penrith Council if it would be
possible that the front room of the
School of Arts building could be
painted, as it was deteriorating badly. I
am pleased to say that this has been and
also the entrance hall. It has made a big
difference, and our sincerest thanks to
the Council maintenance staff and
painters.
Reg Grace, President
We must thank Reg for his undaunted enthusiasm
and hard work during this difficult period for him; with his wife’s
illness. We wish Helen a speedy recovery. Thank you Reg.
ICEMAN'S FINAL MEAL
The last two meals eaten by the 5,300-year-old
iceman, dubbed Oetzi, have been revealed by scientists.
Analysis of the contents of the Stone Age human's
intestines shows he probably dined on venison just
before his death, having previously consumed cereals,
plants, and ibex meat.
Oetzi's mummified remains emerged from a melting
glacier in the Italian Alps in 1991, since when he has
undergone intense examination.
Scientists recently discovered a flint arrowhead lodged
in the ancient man's back and a deep wound in his right
hand, supporting the theory that Oetzi died following a
violent confrontation.
Cold storage
The iceman represents one of the great archaeological
finds of the last 25 years.
His body was discovered by German tourists trekking
in the Oetz Valley—hence the name—still wearing
goatskin leggings and a grass cape. His copper-headed
axe and a quiver full of arrows were lying nearby.
Two years ago, the remains were briefly defrosted to
allow researchers to retrieve
and analyse items, such as
pollen and cereal grains, taken
from inside the body.
The resulting data have been
combined to build up a picture
of Oetzi's lifestyle and final
movements and now his last
meals. Researchers have even
built a replica of the arrowhead
in his shoulder. (Story Courtesy BBC NEWS .)
Primitive wheat
Scientists have already established that Oetzi was about
159 centimetres (5 ft 2½ ins) tall, 46 years old,
arthritic, and infested with whipworm at the time of
death.
High levels of copper and arsenic in his hair indicate he
had been involved in copper smelting.
He wore three layers of garments made from goat,
deerskin and bark fibre. He had well-made shoes and a
bearskin hat.
It is believed he belonged to an agricultural community
based on the cereal grains found not just on his
garments but recovered from his colon, which
contained bran of the primitive wheat Einkorn.
The presence in the body of pollen from the
hophornbeam tree, which flowers in the Alps between
March and June, indicates Oetzi died in the spring or
early summer.
The wound in the hand suggests Oetzi may have been
engaged in hand-to-hand combat very shortly before he
died.
P.S. The Italian police are looking for a 5,331 year old
male to assist them with their enquiries.—Editor
I'm not old, I'm chronologically gifted!
U3A ACT ANNIVERSARY
This year U3A ACT celebrates its 21st Birthday. From
its start in 1986, it has grown into one of the largest
U3As, in terms of membership numbers, in Australia.
We are inviting U3A members from around Australia
and New Zealand to come along and help us celebrate.
Celebration 2007, a celebration and conference, will be
held on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 September 2007
at The Hellenic Club, Woden, just before Floriade,
Canberra’s famous annual floral festival, which starts
on 15 September.
Celebration 2007 has three broad aims: To celebrate
the achievements of U3A ACT over the past 21 years;
to provide an opportunity for visiting and local U3A
members to share in each others’ ideas and
experiences; and to help our visitors more fully
appreciate Australia’s National Capital and its
attractions.
The program includes two full morning sessions with
guest speakers and discussions, one afternoon for visits
by delegates to our national institutions, and the second
afternoon to allow us to expose our talented performers
in a concert.
On the Thursday night it is planned to hold a dinner at
the Hellenic Club where there will be good food and
entertainment. The winners of the Short Story
competition, to be held in conjunction with the
Conference, will be announced at this dinner. We hope
to have some of the work of our art groups on display
at the Hellenic Club.
Registration for Celebration 2007 is now open. More
details of Celebration 2007 and the Registration Form
are posted on the U3A ACT website. For those without Internet access, a registration brochure is available from Pat
Davey on 02 6293 3009 or email pattie2@tpg.com.au.
Patricia Davey
VISIT TO PENRITH LAKES SCHEME
On Friday, 13th April 2007, a 3 hour tour of the Lakes
Scheme was organised for some 90 U3A members and
guests; this included an inspection of the Penrith Lakes
concept room, morning tea and a look at the scheme
model.
Recognising and protecting the cultural heritage of the
site; the important places of significance, the aboriginal
camping ground, the church, cemeteries and the early
houses will be restored and woven into the richness of
the experience of Penrith Lakes. When completed,
Penrith Lakes will have four large lakes, a number of
wetlands and chains of ponds sensitively woven
throughout the parklands and the residential areas; a
total of 700 hectares of aquatic wonderland to be
enjoyed.
The visit was an enormous success and many
thanks to the organisers (Alan Lees, Judith and Nick
Hill, as well as Peter Toole of Penrith Lakes
Development Corporation Ltd) for a fine effort.
BIGGEST MORNING TEA
The Biggest Morning Tea, in aid of
Cancer Research was held at the U3A
offices on Thursday 24th May. Judith
Hill assisted by several volunteers
arranged a wonderful spread of
delicious food. There were raffles for
donated prizes and over $900 was
raised for Cancer research. This was a very enjoyable
and highly successful fund raising event.
A special “Thank You” to all those who helped with
the Greatest Morning Tea . 70 people attended and
we raised $914.05 for Cancer Research. We had lots of
goodies to eat, exciting things to buy and a wonderful
raffle. As well there was good company and memories
of those who had had cancer. The books that were left
over were then taken to the National Trust bookstall
and all the other things went to the Uniting Church
Op-shop, so three organisations were helped by our
efforts.
Judith Hill
U3A CLASSES FOR TERM 3
Growing and Caring for Orchids
commencing 18 July Graham Larkham Tel: 9833 4450
34 Danny Street, Werrington
Wednesday: 9.00am – 11.00am More details are
available in the Handbook 2007. Graham requires a
minimum of 12 students. We have only 6 students
enrolled at present .
Australian History
Members have requested that we
run a course on Australian History and Robert Payne,
who is a retired school teacher, has volunteered to be a
tutor. We need to know how many are interested in
taking this course. If you or your friends are interested,
would you please contact Robert – Tel: 4751 5550.
Canasta 5
Brenda Emerson (our Office Manager) has
offered to introduce a Canasta 5 class in Term 3 at
Penrith School of Arts on Friday afternoon from 1pm to
3pm. Brenda says that Canasta 5 is a thinking game that
gives the brain lots of exercise. If you are interested in
keeping your brain active and in joining Brenda’s
Canasta class, please contact her at the office or Tel:
4721 1735.
Drama for Fun
Joan and Ross Vaughn-Taylor’s
course at Springwood Uniting Church weekly on
Thursdays between 10.00am – 12 noon was cancelled
for Term 2 because of the small number of students.
However, students have written to tell me how much
they enjoyed this course and how disappointed they are
that it has been cancelled. Joan and Ross are willing to
reintroduce the course in Term 3 if there are a
minimum of 6 students. If you or your friends are
interested in taking this course, would you please
contact Joan – Tel: 4751 4941.
Thinking about Thinking
Phil Hill’s course on
Systems Thinking was cancelled for Term 2.
However, Phil is planning on reintroducing it with
a family oriented angle in Term 3. For further
details contact Phil on 4739 4810.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor,
I have recently met a most wonderful
lady in the U3A class that I attend and
I am convinced that we would make
an ideal couple.
I have just completed my third detox
treatment for a heroin addiction; my sister has been
imprisoned for soliciting; my mother is a certifiable
drunkard and my brother is serving a life sentence
for armed robbery and murdering my father.
Do you think I should tell my new love that I am a
member of the Liberal Party?
Hyam Unwell
I strongly suggest not—Editor
Dear Editor,
Jean Hibbard rang to claim intellectual property
rights, as the author of the verse “Gran Power”
that was submitted and printed in the last
newsletter.
She would like to be acknowledged for the poem.
The newsletter says J. Marshall was the author.
Lynne Kelly
Whilst I make every effort to check the
information supplied for inclusion in
the newsletter, without prior
knowledge of the origins of articles I
can only act in all good faith—Editor
U3A NEWS
Summary of reports of State U3A Network Conference held at Lismore 27/28 March 2007.
The theme of the conference, “The Challenge for
Change” was addressed by various speakers such as
Prof. Paul Clark, Vice Chancellor Southern Cross
University, Prof. Rick Swindell of Griffiths University,
President U3A Online, Ian Taylor standing in for Gerard
Bakkers and others, with an open forum allowing input
and/or questions from the floor.
In total 198 people were present of which 124 were U3A
members including interstate visitors from Victoria,
ACT, Qld., and international from New Zealand.
Northern Rivers U3A were our excellent hosts. Some
communication gaps were regrettable, however
understandable, due to the illness and absence of the
2006/2007 State Network President Gerard Bakkers.
Treasurer Ian Taylor took over this role during the first
day until the AGM and election of new President Pat
Maclaren-Smith.
Keynote speaker Councillor Jenny Dowell was inspiring
and thorough with her information about the North
Coast and the challenges they face.
The two conference days were packed with information.
The emphasis on technology at times became quite
exasperating, yet it is very appropriate for the years
ahead. The expected influx of B.B.s (Baby Boomers),
are considered to be addicted to instant communication
and all new technology. We, the pre-B.B.s were
christened “Frugals” and a song at the closing of the
conference referred to this.
Major points of interest:
Some suggestions for consideration are:
The overall conclusion was:
U3As are successful and thriving, however, we have
to be open and adaptive to technological advances. A
number of websites and email addresses were
distributed.
The full report and information are
accessible at our Castlereagh street office, Penrith
—Hedi Roggeveen
NEWS FROM THE CLASSES
Current Affairs Discussion Group
This popular course has been
part of the U3A curriculum
since 1996. This year we have entered our
twelfth year. Some of the students have been
participating since its inception.
In line with the overall aims of the U3A, our
course is designed to be mentally stimulating
and intellectually challenging. It puts high value
on logical and objective analysis of the many
issues and events affecting us all. There is also
scope for social interaction during our tea-break.
A non-partisan and non-sectarian approach aims
at keeping our discussions pleasant, informative
and civil. We meet fortnightly on Monday
between 2 and 4pm.
For further information, please consult the 2007
Handbook or telephone either Pirie Klemmer at
4782 3942 or the course’s tutor, Peter Eerdmans
at 4759 1337.
With kind regards, Peter Eerdmans
Drama for Fun
I have just joined the drama class run
by Joan and Ross Vaughan-Taylor.
It was so well planned with the
emphasis on the ART of performing and
projecting to an audience. The pace of the lesson
kept us on our feet almost non-stop, allowing for
audience comments. Shy starters were soon
participating freely. I hope the numbers grow—
there is so much to learn and with plenty of fun. I have just joined the drama class run
by Joan and Ross Vaughan-Taylor.
It was so well planned with the
emphasis on the ART of performing and
projecting to an audience. The pace of the lesson
kept us on our feet almost non-stop, allowing for
audience comments. Shy starters were soon
participating freely. I hope the numbers grow—
there is so much to learn and with plenty of fun.
Yours Sincerely, Daphne Arnold
All my chosen classes are very much
enjoyed. Unfortunately “Drama for
Fun” has ceased due to lack of
participants.
Maybe the word “Drama” is intimidating for those
who do not realise the benefits we receive from
our wonderful Tutor Joan Vaughan-Taylor. To
obtain the benefits of her endeavour one can only
demonstrate the fun we have.
Please use the think tank, so that we can further
our pleasure of just releasing our breath, voicing
our feelings for a short time each week.
It gives the confidence we need to be heard and
understood. Laughter is the best antidote for the
blues.
Sincerely, Edith Weininger
Cake Decorating Class Progressing Well
Cake Decorating Class Progressing Well
Since starting in February, the cake decorating
sugar craft students have made great progress!
Each week they eagerly try their hand at every
new activity that is presented to them. In the first
week, students started basic piping skills and
today, they are making craft flowers, leaves and
buds.
To my pleasant surprise, some of my students are
already making their own cakes! For her granddaughter’s
birthday, Jacqueline made a cake
beautifully decorated with flowers and a doll on a
swing.
Ron has also made a cake decorated with a garden
theme – incorporating grass, flowers and even a
white picket fence.
Erold has been busy making flowers for our class
too, however some weeks the flowers he makes at
home don’t make it to class because his
grandchildren also like them – like eating them
that is. But he is doing well.
We hope the next terms will be as exciting and
eventful as this last one. All the very best to all
students in the cake decorating class!
Sophia Vlodarczyk.
Now, all of you other class members, come on and
let your Tutor know how you feel. This is your
Newsletter and your forum for comment.—
The Editor.
FROM THE TREASURER
I have done preliminary figures to the end of April, 2007 and wish to report that we have made a profit to that date of $2934; we still have two months to go to the end of the financial year and estimate that we will just break even (i.e. no profit but no loss).
The Committee has over the past year been very aware of the need to save money on the
overheads and has spent long hours doing heaps of work both in and out of the office to contain costs. I personally think they all deserve a pat on the back for a job well done.
The audited figures for the year ended 30th June 2007 will be sent to you in the next newsletter together with the notification of the annual general meeting.
—Linda Sinclair
U3A NEWS
To save on postage we would
like to send out the
Newsletter by email to all
members who use this
facility. Would all interested
members please send their
email details to the office
attention of the Membership Officer.
(u3anepoff@pnc.com.au).
If you require any text books or
reference books you can obtain a
good deal on all your requirements
from:
Pages Plus Bookstore
107 Henry Street
Penrith NSW 2750
Mark Sawszak
Ph. (02) 4721 7000
or
Harvard Books
PO Box 2
Blaxland NSW 2774
Laurie Robinson
Ph. (02) 4739 9377
Mention your U3A membership.
Justices of the Peace
Members are advised that the following Tutors, who
are Justices of the Peace, have volunteered to witness /
sign documents on Wednesdays during U3A terms as
follows:
10.30am -12.30pm Joan Manna (VAD Room)
2.00pm -3.30pm Brian Kearney ( Room 1)
The Penrith Seniors Choir has classes during the
daytime at the Joan Sutherland performing Arts Centre
every Tuesday between the hours of 1.30pm-2.30pm.
The cost is $2 per week and $1 per term for
photocopying. If you are interested please contact
Thelma Anderson 4731 6212.
2010 U3A State Conference
Our U3A has been asked to host the 2010 U3A State
Conference. The committee will be calling for
volunteers to help organise this event. The report on the
2007 State Conference at Lismore is shown above. We
would expect 200+ people to attend, so there will be a
considerable amount of organisation and assistance
required.
The office will be closed over the Term break
period from Friday 29 June, 2007 until Monday 16
July , 2007.
Tai Chi
Christie Wood has changed the times of her
Tai Chi class on Thursday at Penrith School of Arts to
10am – 11am.
Our Annual General Meeting will be held at 2pm on
Friday 9th November 2007 at the Penrith School of
Arts. We have 684 financial members and, financially,
we should break even this year. If you are interested in
making a most useful contribution to the running of our
organisation, please start organising your application
with proposers and seconders for the position required.
Application forms are available from the office.
Course Survey
In answer to our survey, in which we requested
members to tell us about courses that they and their
friends would be interested in taking, we have the
following suggestions: Bird Watching; Book Club;
Card Making; Chemistry (not on Mondays);
Current Affairs and Politics; Decoupage; Energy;
Family Support; Geography; Genealogy; History
of: Art, Australia, Local and World: Investing;
Japanese; Movie Club; Music Theory—learning to
read music; Naturopathy and Nutrition; Quilting;
Wood Turning; Yoga and Pilates.
Does anyone want to tutor any of these subjects? Do you know of anyone
that may be interested in tutoring any of these subjects?
Please contact Alan Lees, Curriculum Convenor on
4736 5541 or email to u3acurriculum@yahoo.com.au
Get Well
We have recently learnt that our Social Secretary, Nick
Hill has been admitted to hospital and we wish him
Godspeed in his recovery.
Tales of the Unexpected
A man was walking home alone late one night when
he hears a BUMP… BUMP… BUMP … behind him.
Walking faster he looks back, and makes out the
image of an upright coffin banging its way down the
middle of the street towards him ... BUMP… ... BUMP… ... BUMP.
Terrified, the man begins to run towards his home,
the coffin bouncing quickly behind him … faster… faster. BUMP… BUMP… BUMP.
He runs up to his door, fumbles with his keys, opens
the door, rushes in, slams and locks the door behind
him.
However, the coffin crashes through his door, with
the lid of the coffin clapping: clappity-BUMP… clappity-BUMP… clappity-BUMP
on the heels of the terrified man.
Rushing upstairs to the bathroom, the man locks himself in. His heart is pounding; his head is reeling; his breath is coming in sobbing gasps.
With a loud CRASH the coffin breaks down the door. Bumping and clapping towards him.
The man screams and reaches for something, anything ... but all he can find is a bottle of cough syrup!
Desperately, he throws the cough syrup at the coffin ...
The coffin stops.
Music Man
A tourist in Vienna is going through a graveyard and all of a sudden he hears some
music. No one is around, so he starts searching for the source.
He finally locates the origin and finds it is coming from a grave with a headstone that reads:
Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827
Then he realizes that the music is the Ninth Symphony but it is being played backward! Puzzled, he leaves the graveyard and persuades a friend to return with him. By
the time they arrive back at the grave, the music has changed. This time it is the Seventh Symphony, but like the previous piece, it is being played backward. Curious,
the men agree to consult a music scholar.
When they return with the expert, the Fifth Symphony is playing, again backward. The expert notices that the symphonies are being played in the reverse order in which
they were composed, the 9th, then the 7th, then the 5th. By the next day the word has spread and a throng has gathered around the grave. They are all listening to the
Second Symphony being played backward.
Just then the graveyard's caretaker ambles up to the group. Someone in the group asks him if he has an explanation for the music.
"Can’t you guess?" the caretaker says incredulously.
Guess now, before you clicking here to see the answer.
HEY! No cheating, make a guess before looking.
U3A SOCIAL GET-TOGETHERS
Monday 25th June – Walking Group Outing
Come and join the Walking Group for a non-
walking activity. We are catching the 8.58am
Gosford train from Strathfield but getting off at
Wondabyne, which is just a small station on the
water front. We are then getting the next train
back to the Hawkesbury River Station, where we
then catch the ferry across to Dangar Island for
lunch, and then you make your own way home
again. Just turn up—no bookings required.
NOTE: Travel in rear carriage on the Gosford
train, as Wondabyne station is short.
The ferry leaves at 10.50am and then 12.00
noon for the Island, fare $5.
Thursday, 9th August: – Astronomy Night
The U3A Astronomy night will be held at Kings
Tableland Observatory, 55 Hordern Road,
Wentworth Falls on from 7pm to 9pm. The
theme is “Starry Night” and includes viewing
the night sky through telescopes. Cost $10 per
person.
For further details contact:
Anthony Bayes 4739 2661
Sunday, 12th August – Ferry Trip
Come for a ferry Trip-Parramatta–Circular
Quay–Watsons Bay. 9.00am departure,
9.50am arrival; 10.15am departure, 10.45am
arrival. This is the day of the City to Surf
Race, we might just catch the end of it as they
make their way through this area.
Saturday/Sunday, 15/16 September – History Week
“Tarella” Cottage is open for
inspection from 10am to 5pm at 99 Blaxland
Road, Wentworth Falls. The cottage is only open
over 4 weekends in a year. The location is an
easy 20 minute walk north of Wentworth Falls
Station. Taxis are available from the station, or
bus route 685 leaves the station at 9.55am,
12.55pm, and 2.40pm on Saturday. The Sunday
service leaves the station at 9.40am and 2.55pm.
This cottage, which dates from 1880, is the
headquarters of the Blue Mountains Historical
Society. Come and see a special historic
photographic display. Cost $5 per head plus
wonderful bowls of soup, just the thing for the
cool days in the Mountains.
Thursday 20th September – Astronomy Night
The U3A Astronomy night will
be held at Kings Tableland
Observatory, 55 Hordern Road,
Wentworth Falls on from 7pm to
9pm. The theme is “The Milky
Way and Beyond” and includes
viewing the night sky through
telescopes. Cost $10 per person.
For further details contact:
Anthony Bayes 4739 2661
20 Sep–3 Oct – Tulip Festival
At the end of the third term the Tulip
Festival at Bowral is on. Travel
down by train -departs 9.00am
from Granville, arrives 11.00am
Bowral. Then catch local buses to
look at the Gardens.
29 Sep–7 Oct – Leura Gardens
Leura Gardens open days, check the Blue Mountains Gazette for daily details. Travel
by train to Katoomba or Leura Stations then buy a $12 Seniors special all day ticket on
the Trolley Bus. Entry Price: All inclusive ticket for $18 pp to inspect all gardens OR, $5 pp per garden. For further details click here.
Future Idea
Karyn Paluzzano, State member for Penrith, has invited U3A members to visit her in
Parliament House in Macquarie Street, Sydney; some time this year. Is anyone interested in such a visit? We would travel into the city by train, and we may be able to combine the trip with a visit to the Powerhouse Museum. Would all interested parties please leave their name and phone number with the U3A office on 4722 3405. More information will be in the next newsletter.
Answer to the Beethoven question: He's decomposing!
Now click here to return to your the question.
In Memoriam
It is with great sorrow that we announce
the passing of one of our stalwart
members, Mrs. Adelaide Gray, aged 94
years. At U3A, Adelaide studied
Australian History, Latin and was a
most enthusiastic member of the
Discussion Group and the Scrabble
class. She was also a member of the
Penrith Valley Seniors Computing Club
and thoroughly enjoyed keeping in
touch with all her friends by email.
A remarkable woman for her time and
she will be sorely missed.
May she rest in peace.
From all her friends at U3A and the
PVSCC.
USEFUL FACTS
Avoid the flu this winter
Don’t let the flu drag you down this winter! Now is
the best time to visit your GP for a flu vaccination
ahead of the flu season. If you are over 65 years
of age, read below to find out about the free flu
and pneumococcal vaccination programs
available.
Each year up to 700,000 people of all ages across
NSW get the flu -and it is people aged over 65
and people with underlying heart, chest or
metabolic illness who are most at risk.
Influenza is much more than a common cold, but
fortunately it is largely preventable.
Ways to help avoid getting sick this winter include:
Birthdays are good for you:
The more you have, the longer you live!
Seniors' Winter Fire Safety Facts
Being physically impaired or frail due to advanced
age can significantly affect your ability to survive if
unfortunate enough to be caught in a home fire.
Are you winter safe?
The NSWFB recommend this simple safety checklist to help keep seniors fire safe this winter:
University of The Third Age
Nepean Blue Mountains Chifley Chapter
Phone / Fax: (02) 4722 3405
Email: u3anepoff@pnc.com.au
Website: www.u3anepean.org
Statement of Objectives:
The Chapter will:
1. Provide an opportunity for persons in their Third
Age to individually and mutually take part in and
contribute to the expansion of their knowledge in
fields and/or disciplines of their choice.
2. Contribute to the growth of intellectual and cultural
interests among the citizens of the region.
3. Conduct classes, workshops and social events to
further these objects.
4. Work harmoniously with other organizations
having similar aims
2007 Office Bearers
These are your appointed Officers:
President – Reg Grace – Ph. 4739 4843
Vice President – Nepean Hedi Roggeveen – Ph. 4732 2978
Vice President – Blue Mountains Lloyd Fell – Ph. 4751 8835
Secretary – Phil Hill – Ph. 47394810
Treasurer – Linda Sinclair – Ph. 47392297
Membership Officer – Ruth Todd – 47393160
Publicity Officer – Anthony Bayes – 47392661
Committee Members
Kerry Speak – Ph. 47877948
Nick Hill – Social Secretary – Ph. 4739 2871
Alan Lees – Curriculum Convener – 4736 5541
Shirley Gould – Ph. 4731 4176
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