Newsletter No 43 August 2010

Kingborough Inc. P.O. Box 479 Kingston 7051 Mobile Tel. 0405 327 071 Email: u3akingborough@email4life.com.au

On July 7th 2010, at the mid-year lunch held at Aura Restaurant, over 70 members and guests enjoyed lunch and birthday cake. Dr. Sheila Given gave a brief talk on the history of U3A Kingborough as part of the launch of her book, "U3A Kingborough - a record of its first decade." If you would like to purchase a hard copy of the book, orders will be taken on enrolment day, Thursday, August 26th. It can also be downloaded from our website.

The winners of the mid-year lunch door prizes were Tas Boskell, who received a 2011 U3A membership, and Hillary Wallace, with a signed copy of Dr Given's book.

Thank you again Richard Gardam, for officiating as master of ceremonies, and Gifford Causon, for the photos. The photo of all 4 presidents, along with other pictures, is on the notice board at Adult Education. Also, I offer a big vote of appreciation to Bronwen Parr and the committee members for putting together another successful social event.

Hear ye Hear ye!!! A Tasmanian Community Fund grant has been received for the purchase of a hearing loop system for room one. It is hoped that the installation will take place during the September break, as the wires will be laid around the perimeter of the room. Thanks to John Culliton for writing our submission - another great success for U3A.

Changes are happening within Kingston LINC; the Adult Education offices will be moving to the Kingston library building in the near future. At this stage, further details and the impact on U3A are not known.

To the committee and other members who have the ability, motivation and attitude, a grateful thank-you. A special thank you to Venie Phillips who is the editor of this newsletter and coordinator of the popular Telstra "Connected Seniors" courses.

Jane Mays

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U3A Kingborough Calendar

Term Three Enrolment and Membership Day
Thursday August 26, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

2010 Term Dates
Term 3 – 20th September to 26th November

Seniors' Week Open Days 4th, 5th & 7th October

End of Year Lunch
Friday 26th November

U3A Luncheons

A number of U3A members meet on the first Sunday of each month to share lunch and to socialise. We meet at 12.00 noon at a restaurant. Venues are chosen as far as possible on the basis of previous experience, but as managements change and places open and close it is not possible to issue an advance list.

If you are interested in coming or wish to be placed on the regular circular email list contact:

Marian Causon:
Phone: 62671725;
or email: gcauson1@iprimus.com.au

U3A Kingborough Inc - a record of its first decade   To place an order for a printed copy of Dr Sheila Given's book: Send your name and postal address in an email to u3akingborough@email4life.com.au, Place an order at Enrolment Day, August 26th, or Complete the order form posted on the notice board at Adult Education, Block A. NB The printed copy will cost $5. A .pdf version can be downloaded, at no cost, from our website: www.u3akingborough.org.au

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Newsletter Editor for 2011 U3A Kingborough needs an editor who: Owns a computer Has access to internet and an email address Knows basic Excel (data input and sorting) Is able to use Word – including cut & paste, page numbering, tables, columns, text boxes, graphics insertion, Word Art, and MailMerge to labels. The newsletter is issued 4 times a year. If you can help please email u3akingborough@email4life.au

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Studying Online With U3A - One Member’s Experience

U3A On-line is not just for the isolated or housebound and a quick look at the courses on offer will certainly whet your appetite, regardless of where you live and how mobile you are. The online courses are run from Griffith University where you can choose to complete a course (or several) with a tutor or as an independent learner. The benefit of a course leader is that you have someone to encourage you along the way for a set number of weeks, instead of feeling that you have ‘all the time in the world’ to finish. Procrastinators might be better off choosing the first option; the time poor, the second.

Despite belonging to both categories, I’ve started with Storytelling With Pictures with a course leader to see what it is like having someone ‘out there’ read and comment on my offerings. I find our tutor prompt and encouraging in his replies. Storytelling With Pictures is about presenting photographs with text in interesting ways. We are studying different tools and tricks to enhance our work. This course actually complements a current writing course I am doing with U3A Kingborough.

Whether you are studying independently or with a leader, it is a good idea to initially spend time becoming familiar with “Blackboard” which includes a Discussion Forum. Our group seems to be a rather shy lot as we generally just ‘post’ in our work. Perhaps, unlike some retirees of the pre-Facebook era, we are a little reticent to embrace certain features of the forum, such as the option of sending in a photo of ourselves! By reading the general comments however, you can see that some classes have had very interactive members.

So, do have a look on www.u3aonline.org or go through the U3A Kingborough site. I’m sure you’ll find something appealing among the wide range of topics.

Moira Warr

Editor’s note:
Members are encouraged to send articles of interest for inclusion in our newsletters. Please email these as Word attachments and send to: u3akingborough@email4life.com.au

Kingborough U3A Summer School 6 week program - late Jan through Feb, 2011 In the middle of winter it is hard to imagine Summer – but it will come! Volunteers would be appreciated to help with – 1. Organising classes – it is hoped that some perennial ones will continue: Art, Meditation, Writing, Kaleidoscope, Ramblers. But there is always room for more classes/activities such as Movie visits, Photography, Outings to Museums and Art Galleries, Singing, etc 2. Unlocking building and organising chairs. 3. Having the tea/coffee/milk and biscuits ready. Our program is only limited by the number of those willing to help! Contact Marian Hearn – 62299071 email marianj@email4life.com.au

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• Annual subscription ($39) entitles you to Membership for a calendar year. New member fee payable in Term 3 is $13.
• You will be issued with a name badge showing your Membership Number in due course.

There are three possible ways to pay your subscription:

1. Bring this completed form on Membership & Enrolment Day 26th aUGUST, 2:00 – 4:00, Adult Education, Block A Building, Hutchins Street, Kingston (cash, cheque & money orders accepted).
2. Post this completed form with cheque to:
   U3A Kingborough, PO Box 479 Kingston TAS 7051
3. Pay by Direct Debit (see below) then Email the completed form to us either at u3akingborough@email4life.com.au or through our website at http://www.u3akingborough.org.au

1. A/c Name: U3A Kingborough
2. Bank: Westpac
3. BSB: 037 015
4. Ac No: 12 98 26
5. Put YOUR NAME in the "description" box so that your payment can be identified.
6. EMAIL u3akingborough@email4life.com.au with "Membership" in the subject line. Please include your name, telephone number, and address in the message – this information is necessary for our records.

Members may enrol for a class by either:

1. In-person at the Adult Ed building, Block A on 26th August, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, where both membership payments and enrolments will be taken.
2. E-mail a copy of the form to u3akingborough@email4life.com.au
3. Post the form to 'Course Enrolments', U3A Kingborough Inc., P.O. Box 479, Kingston 7051

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Membership and Enrolment 2010

Term Three 2010, Sept 20 - Nov 27

Subscription Term 3 is $13 (non refundable).

Please Print Your Details:
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Suburb_________________________ Postal code__________

If you wish to receive the newsletter in PDF format from our website, please provide your Email____________@_________________

N.B. I you wish to have an emergency contact please write their name and phone number on the reverse side of your membership name tag.

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