Lynda Sanderson

Beryl Glynn

John Butler

Vale Noel Preston

One of our dear members and ardent supporters passed away on Thursday 22 October.

Noel coordinated an Ethics Group, was one of the key organisers of Life in Australia, a founder of Contemplative Meditation and a passionate member of U3A Singers.

Our thoughts go to Olga and Noel's family at this sad time.

Rambling in the Redlands - Term 4

Walks are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month except school holidays. We enjoy early morning walks for up to 2 hours from 6.30am in summer and 7am in winter. Please dress sensibly. Sturdy shoes are essential and we encourage the use of a hiking pole, especially on the bush walks. Given the current Covid 19 pandemic, please consider your personal safety, physical ability and the distancing requirements when deciding whether or not to participate in the planned walks. Happy Rambling!

12 November 6.30am   Indigiscapes to Nay Road, Capalaba. Meet at Indigiscapes car park, Runnymede Rd., Capalaba. Easy. Bring money for morning tea at Bush Pantry in Horizons.

26 November 6.30am    Crystal Waters. Turn at the lights, forner of Cleveland Redland Bay Road and Island Outlok Avenue. Park at the rear of IGA shopping Centre. Bring money for morning tea at local cafe.

10 December 6.30am    Break Up: Capalaba Regional Park. Parking near Bunnings, Pittwin Rd North, Capalaba. We will take a shortened stroll followed by BYO breakfast/morning tea. BBQ facilities and toilets available. 

U3A Breakfast Group

Our Sunday morning Breakfast Group has resumed their meetings. 

Venues:

29 November   8.00am  Lighthouse Cafe, 237 Shore St North, Cleveland

Jonola - Canasta

Looking for members to join the group - beginners welcome. We meet at Donald Simpson Community Centre every Thursday from 12.15pm - 4.15pm.

Contact Marcell 0n 3207 9339 or 0418 110 555.

New Course ***   QiGong Class - suitable for Beginners 

Class commenced  Term 4 - Tuesday 6 October 

Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise.  Qigong coordinates deep breathing with body postures and movements and mental concentration.

Qigong is a series of gentle exercises suitable for all age groups and is easier to follow than Tai Chi.

This class is suitable for beginners.  

Class Time  :   Tuesday 9.00am - 10.00am

Venue          :   Wellington Point Recreational Hall

Please contact the Tutor, Nahn Shimmons on 0438 131 442 with enquiries.

Keep your Brain in Shape

Coming up in the next few weeks, the following sessions are being offered via Zoom

Welcome to your Term 4 Zoom Classes

This term will see BYO Coffee and Discussion, Around the World Virtual Tour and the Dead Poets Society scheduled regularly until the end of November.  Presentations, however, will occur on an infrequent basis, and advertised well before the presentation date. 

Presentations - Mondays 9.30 – 11.00  

 Around the World Virtual Tour - every second Friday 9.30 – 11.00

30 October – Julie Porteous – Along the Croatian Coast – small ship cruise from Dubrovnik to Opatija

13 November – Paul Oates – Western Turkey visiting Istanbul, Gallipoli, Effesus, Troy and Pamukkale

Dead Poets Society - every second Thursday 9.00 – 10.30

12 Nov, 26 Nov and 10 Dec.  George Chapman invites new members to join the group. We meet fortnightly to read and discuss poets and poetry - some of which they have penned themselves. Serious, moving, dramatic, hilarious - if you love poetry this is the class for you.

To register your interest and obtain the session link, please advise: vicepresident(at)u3aredlands.com.au at least 24 hours prior to the session you wish to join. 

OFFICE CLOSED TO WALK - INS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Due to Covid restrictions, the office is currently closed. Please telephone (07) 3821 3888 or email admin(at)u3aredlands.com.au, for any inquiries regarding payments or enrolments. Thank you.

SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID19)

1. Wash hands regularly with appropriate sanitisers or soap and water.  Carry a personal sanitiser pack, and avoid touching your face if possible.

2. Members who have travelled recently from China or other countries with infection outbreaks, should self-isolate at home for two weeks afterwards.

3. People with upper respiratory systems - fever, cough, sneezing, sore throat - should avoid classes until the nature of their illness is clear and they no longer have such symptoms.  Please also read these advisory documents:

Novel coronavirus (2019-nCov), Qld Government

Coronavirus (COVID-19), Australian Government

Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan for Ovel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The global situation is still evolving and we will update this advice if the circumstances warrant.