U3A Network Queensland Inc - ENews January 2021

Announcing the Coolest U3A Photography Competition

Theme - Mother Nature

The competition is open to ALL members of U3A in Queensland

The winner will be announced at the 2021 U3A Network QLD Conference in Stanthorpe on 12th and 13th May 2021

All entries are to be emailed to: info(at)u3aqldconference.org

The competition will open on Monday 1st February and will close on 31st March

Cost $5.00 per photo with a limit of 2 photos per person

For more information go to www.u3aqldconference.org

Payment to be made by Direct Deposit to:-

BSB:   638010

Account No: 13712268

Message: Name and Photo

(if you are transferring from a Heritage Bank Account, please use S1 after the account number)

New French Conversation Class - Tuesday

Commencing at the Cleveland District State High School, Room F6 from Tuesday 20 April 

TIME :  3.00 pm - 4.15 pm

COST : $10 per term fee  

Please contact the Tutor, John Tranter on tranterjohn(at)hotmail.com to register your interest.

Les élèves doivent avoir un bon vocabulaire et pouvoir converser avec des phrases Français simple. 

La classe sera essentiellement un groupe de discussion pour encourager tous les élèves à participer. La conversation quotidienne sera l'objectif. Les étudiants qui souhaitent Français grammaire sont encouragés à s'inscrire à d'autres classes U3A disponibles.

Camera and Photography Tutorials and Discussions

A new class will commence via Zoom from Wednesday 3 March, 1.00 pm - 2.30pm each first Wednesday of the month during term time.

A Zoom invitation will be emailed to participants prior to each class. Please note an email address is required to attend this class and some knowledge of how to attend a meeting via Zoom. If you require assistance with Zoom please contact enquiries(at)u3aredlands.com.au

This class is open to all U3A Redlands members

Discussions will be on various topics relating to your camera and photography subjects.  Please contact the class Tutor, John Burt on john4163(at)tpg.com.au to register your interest.

Armchair Travel 2021

Armchair travel will be held in the Cleveland Uniting Church - Large Hall - on 1st Thursday of the month from 9.30 - 11.00am

To comply with Covid-19 Restrictions attendance at this course is limited to 60 people, on a first come first in basis.  

March 4 - Coastal Cruise, Norway with Jennifer Brew

April 1 - Eastern Europe from Vienna and onto the Greek Islands with John Kolcze

BYO Coffee & Discussion Group via Zoom resumes 23 February 

The BYO Coffee & Discussion Group is resuming on Tuesday 23 February, via Zoom.   The Group meets weekly and occasionally has a guest speaker. 

In April,  we will be taking a tour of the Sir Samuel Griffith Centre, Griffith University Nathan Campus. The building is a $40 million world class building and Australia's first off-grid, self-powered teaching and research facility.  For more information please contact  vicepresident(at)u3aredlands.com.au   or enrol online to join the class. See My U3A Class #147.

LIFE IN AUSTRALIA returns February 2021 

We are pleased to announce that the Life in Australia programme will return to the Donald Simpson Community Centre from February 1st from 9.30am - 11.00am. 

To comply with Covid-19 Restrictions attendance at this course is limited to 60 people, on a first come first in basis.  

01 March Guest Speaker Phil Castle - Journalist

Lindy Chamberlain - a miscarriage of justice?

08 March Guest Speaker Roger Rusling

William Bligh, a most misunderstood man

15 March Guest Speaker Chris Adams

Grave Tales - Fascinating Tales From a Past Era

Various speakers present on a different topic each week. 

Rambling in the Redlands Term 1, 2021

What:      Walking - exercise and appreciation of the outdoors

When:     2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month except during school holidays

Duration: Up to 2 hours - Start Time: 6.30am summer; 7.00am winter

Requirements: Sturdy shoes, water, hat. A hiking pole is encouraged. Insect repellent is useful.

Mar 11     Hilliards Creek, Ormiston

Mar 25     Roma St. Parklands

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