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Message From The U3APP President
U3APP President Graham Gosling provides an update for Members about the progress made to ensure many of our classes continue in Term 2, albeit remotely. Click here to read Graham's message.
We're Zoom Zoom Zooming Into Term 2
 
By now we're sure you've heard about the Online Videoconferencing Program, Zoom. It's being widely used all over the World as more and more people are isolating and working from home. In the news you'll read about the many ways people are now Zooming as part of their daily lives:
- Work Meetings
- Conversations and coffee catchups with friends and family
- Study groups and school classes
- Dinner parties between groups of friends
The possibilities are only as endless as our imaginations, and you may well have already experimented with some of these from the comfort of your home.
If you're still new to Zoom why not try it out for yourself? Those who have are finding it an enjoyable and interesting way to escape the isolation currently imposed on us. And recent upgrades by Zoom have ensured that security should not be an issue for our Members.
Log onto our Website and select the "Click here to see how to get started and how to join a Zoom meeting" button; you'll find a comprehensive guide to help you start Zooming as well as a "Keep calm and Zoom on" section to answer any concerns you may have about Zooming with us.
And for those who missed our "Try It" Zoom practice sessions last week, you have one more chance on Monday 13 April at 10:30am. These sessions give you an opportunity to join a casual group chat and ask questions to help you become more familiar with using Zoom. You'll find the link for this final meeting by logging on to our Website and selecting "Click here to see how to join a Zoom 'try it and see' meeting" - just click on the session name at the appointed time.
How Will Zoom Affect Your Course at U3APP?
Our latest Course Guide shows all the Courses that will be starting or resuming Online, with some being run via email, when Term 2 begins on Tuesday 14 April. Members already booked into Courses will be receiving an email TODAY about their particular Course/s. If you don't receive yours, check your Junk or Spam folder as you may find it there. You can view the Course Guide here and download a printable version here.
Accessing your Zoom class will be easy. On the day and time of your Course, logon to the U3APP Website and select the "Click here to join your online class" button. You can also find it by going to "Online U3APP Course Links" under the "Courses and Enrolling" button on the Homepage. Scroll down to find your Course and click on it to join the class - it's that simple.
New Courses Starting Online in Term 2
We're Still Here For You
While the U3A Port Phillip Office will remain closed during Term 2, our Office Volunteers and our IT Team are here to help with your queries, so your phone calls will still be answered and your emails responded to.
You can contact us at the following:
- Office - email u3app@u3app.org.au - phone 9696-3495 - 0478 641-289
- IT Team - email webmaster@u3app.org.au
U3APP Covid-19 Weekly Report
The Covid-19 Working Group, comprising Jim Pribble, Pam Caven and Diane Boyle, has continued with regular meetings throughout the week, along with communication with Tutors and the IT Team to ensure all at U3A Port Phillip will be prepared when we enter a new realm of learning in Term 2. Jim has once again written a report of the latest developments and you can read his most recent missive by clicking here.
This week's Spotlight  is On!
David Sharples
Many of you know David as Tutor of the U3A Choir, or perhaps from his 'French in Songs' Course. This week we shine our Spotlight On! David as he tells us more about himself and his exciting journey of life - so far. Click here to read David's fascinating story of growing up and working in Lancashire, along with his ongoing and varied musical odyssey.
What's Hiding in Your Junk e-Mail?
Most likely it's just that - Junk or Spam e-mails - and if you don't open them or click on any links in them, there's nothing to worry about.
BUT it's worth checking regularly at the moment because you'll be receiving emails from members of our IT Team, and possibly information from your U3A Tutor with details about your upcoming Classes.
Covid-19 Important Information
For information to help you during the Coronavirus Pandemic, click here for our dedicated Covid-19 Page on our Website, where you'll find links to:
- Federal and State government daily updates, World Health Organisation updates, ABC daily Coronacasts and more.
- What's happening at U3APP with links to the Working Group's weekly updates.
- Useful information about shopping, doctors visits, pharmacy deliveries, etc.
- Things to do, which includes an ever growing list of ways to keep busy at home
- COVID Cartoon of the Day - check back regularly for the latest
- COVID Poem of the Week
We would like to, once again remind all our Members that for the safety of all, if you are diagnosed with Coronavirus, it's important you advise the Committee of Management by email at Committee@u3app.org.au.
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