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Dear <<First Name>> (ID No. <<ID No.>>)
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Term 2 courses and enrolments
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 We have great new short courses coming up in Term 2, most of them face-to-face.
As usual, course information is now all available on the Courses page of the U3A Melbourne City website, and it is very easy to navigate the listing to find what you need. (Please note that the word "Open" next to a course name does not imply that enrolments are open now - just that the class has places available.)
In addition, you can download the Term 2 2022 Course Guide Notes, which include a summary of the new courses available, enrolment information, and listings of all other classes according to whether they are face-to-face or on Zoom.
Enrolments open at 10 am on Tuesday, 5 April (and not before).
Term 2 classes are from Tuesday, 26 April to Friday, 24 June.
How to enrol
Via the MyU3A Portal (preferred)
Log in to MyU3A and select the Classes 2022 button twice. Select the day-of-the-week OR the course category to get a shorter list of all classes for the year.
Note that if you want to enrol in a Term 2 short course, click on the category named Term 2 Short Courses.
- Tick the check box next to Request for the course you want.
- Check the last column for the course enrolment status: Open, TBA, Wait list. (TBA means the enrolment will be reviewed by the tutor before acceptance can be confirmed.)
- Very important: Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and click on the Next button.
- Check that the class you have just enrolled in is Listed on this page. If it is not listed then you did not succeed in enrolling. You will need to try again.
For more detailed information, see the instructions on How to use the MyU3A portal.
Via the office
If you are unable to enrol online, please email citymelb@u3a.org.au or call us on (03) 9639 5209, and office staff will attend to your request as soon as possible.
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Living Younger Longer is a program of events, webinars, activities and short courses during Term 2 in addition to our class offerings. We hope you will find something on offer to enjoy this term. You can enrol in any of these courses and activities via MyU3A.
From eating a Mediterranean diet to 150 minutes of exercise a week there are things you can do in your 60s to add a decade to your life expectancy. Read more in this article from The Age: Six health habits to implement in your 60s for a longer life.
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Short courses: Living Younger Longer
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Hiking the Length of the Thames
David McRae
It is 237 km from the official source of the Thames to Hampton Court Palace, through seven counties and from one side of England to the other. The country reveals a certain amount of itself on this journey - geographically, historically and socially. A glorious and fascinating walk (with the added advantage of having avoided being murdered in Midsomer).
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Chair Yoga
Nene Macwhirter
Want to improve your fitness, balance and flexibility without the huff and puff? This will be a mostly seated yoga class catering to all current levels of fitness. No experience of yoga practice needed but if you've ever wondered about what yoga is, this is a good chance to learn about some basic principles. Experienced yogis also very welcome! Although newly qualified as a Level 1 yoga teacher, Nene has been practising yoga for over 40 years.
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Webinars: Living Younger Longer
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Time to Shine: Restructure and Retire
Nicky Barry, COTA - Thursday, 28 April, 2.30 pm
Retirement is often a time of great change and new possibilities. It can be both exciting and challenging for many reasons. What are the things we should consider as we prepare to retire? Where can we find the information and support we need to make the best decisions about our future housing, health and lifestyle?
This informative, thought-provoking workshop will be hosted by Team Leader Nicky Barry from Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria. In this role, Nicky spends much of her time providing information sessions and community engagement activities to seniors right across Victoria. Nicky has an extensive background in community development. She has previously worked in the neighbourhood house sector and public health, as well as short-term projects with a variety of community-managed organisations. Nicky is a passionate advocate for codesign and inclusive community engagement practices. She has a special interest in disability and housing issues.
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Cancer Prevention and Survivorship
Associate Prof Orla McNally and Dr David Wrede, Royal Women's Hospital - Friday, 10 June, 2.30 pm
Associate Professor Orla McNally, Director of Gynaecology and Cancer Services at the Women's, helps to diagnose, treat and manage pre-cancerous and cancerous gynaecological conditions, and leads an all-female surgical team. See a profile on Prof. McNally promoting Ovarian Cancer Week on the Royal Women's website.
Mr C. David H. Wrede is an experienced surgical gynaecologist, who is currently Consultant and Lead for the Dysplasia service at the Royal Women's. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Melbourne and Honorary Consultant to the Familial Cancer Clinic at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
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Forum: Living Younger Longer
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Making the most of life's opportunities
With Anne Tudor, Victorian Senior of the Year 2021
Thursday, 19 May, 2.30 pm
Performance Centre, Library at the Dock, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands
 In 2010, Anne's life partner was diagnosed with younger onset dementia. She was 59. They decided to put their experience to good use by supporting others impacted by dementia and by trying to change societal attitudes to dementia. The decision transformed a heart-breaking reality into something which had a profound effect not only on the two of them, but on others affected by dementia, dementia service providers, the local community of Ballarat and way beyond. In 2016, Bigger Hearts Dementia Friendly Ballarat Campaign was born. This presentation will focus on some unexpected and truly magical outcomes resulting from their decision to become advocates. Anne was awarded the 2021 Senior Victorian of the Year for the work that she will share at this presentation.
This event is free to U3A MC members but you must register through MyU3A. Non-members are welcome to attend for a fee of $10 and must register through Trybooking.
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Royal Botanic Gardens walk: Living Younger Longer
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Guided walk visiting the Volcano, Arid Garden, Fern Gully and Sensory Garden
Thursday, 5 May, 2:00-3:30 pm, Gate C, Anderson St, Royal Botanic Gardens (bus 605 or any tram that stops at Park St)
Get your walking shoes on for a guided tour that includes the new arid garden, filled with 3000 succulents from 400 species. Learn about the Field Collection donation and the landscape architecture from your tour guide. Return to Gate C at the conclusion or take an alternative route (perhaps including the herb garden and perennial border) finishing at the Visitor Centre on Birdwood Avenue.
Bookings are essential. Cost: $10 via Trybooking. Only 36 places are available so get in quick. Bookings close 20 April.
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Let's Do Cycling: Living Younger Longer
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Want to know where to cycle?
 The Let's Do Cycling Thursday group has put together a booklet of some of their favourite rides around Melbourne. These are all around 20-40 km, mainly flat, on dedicated bike paths or quiet roads, and explore many of our great city's loveliest parks, waterways and recreation areas. Each route includes a map, a link to a "live" navigation route in BikeMap.net, a description of the ride, and, most importantly, suggested coffee stops! You can download the booklet from our website if you would like to try these routes yourself.
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Who Do We Think We Are? - Last tickets going fast!
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Friday, 1 April, 2:15 pm
Performance Space, Library at the Dock, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands
 There are still some tickets available for this event, in Section 2 of the Performance Space at the Docklands library. Come and enjoy the wonderful stories told by your fellow U3A members: Joan Hammond, Mardie Whitla, Anne Askew, Colleen Wood, Darrell Reid, Peter Newbury, Norman Morris, Frances Devlin-Glass, Rosie Hersch, Fleur Rubens, Bruno Zielke, Nick Theophilou, Maureen Fastenau and Ken Chan.
It's free and open to both members and non-members, but you need to reserve seats through TryBooking.
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Crypto Currency
Juan Solar - Thursday, 7 April, 2:30 pm
Bitcoin, Alt coins, Wallets, DeFI, NFTs, Web3 … what does it all mean? Why is it important? Where do you start with this new asset class?
An informal session exploring this massive new frontier with some theory, examples and plenty of Q&A. This session will deliver a high-level view of the cryptosphere for those who are interested in this world-transforming innovation and would like a foundation from which to start.
Juan Solar is an Australian/European citizen, born in Spain and raised in Brazil, with 5 years in Africa before settling in Australia. Schooled in three continents and graduated in Australia, his career pursuits include programming, computer animation, corporate training, IT consultancy, systems analysis, project management, drone design and 3D prototyping/printing.
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Reminder: New Tutor Recruitment Session
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Monday, 11 April, 2:00 pm
Greek Centre, 168 Lonsdale Street (corner of Russell Street)
Love your U3A classes and ever wondered:
 Could I be a U3A tutor? Yes, you could!- Would I already need to be a teacher? No, you don't!
- Do I need to have more than just my passion for my subject area? That's a no as well.
- Do I have to arrange my own venue? No, we will do that for you.
- Would I have someone to guide me, especially at the beginning? Yes, you will have lots of support!
- Do I need to be well organised and committed? Just like your current tutor, yes you do.
If you have ever wondered about becoming a tutor, now is your chance to find out if tutoring really is for you.
If you have a friend or colleague who you think would make a great tutor, bring them along too, there is no obligation to become a tutor.
Register through MyU3A under "Courses - Events/Webinars/Forums".
Nene and the Recruitment Team
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Winter and Spring Lunches: Further places available
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Winter Lunch, Friday, 20 May, 12:30 pm
Spring Lunch, Friday 27 May, 12.30 pm
William Angliss Institute, 555 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
 These lunches, deferred from 2021, will be fun events and an opportunity to get together face-to-face!
We have over 60 people already registered for each of these, but the cap has now been lifted to 100 for each. For those who haven't been to William Angliss, you won't be disappointed. Even though this is a hospitality training centre the food and service are first class. It will be the best $35 you will spend this year.
As well as the three-course meal, a glass of wine (more available at an inexpensive cash bar), the company and the musical entertainment, there will be door prizes!
Note that our original plan was to have a Winter 2022 lunch in August but this has been reviewed and we'll rely on these two lunches to get together.
Bookings are open for these extra places and close on 9 May.
Book for the Winter Lunch, 20 May
Book for the Spring Lunch, 27 May
Don't forget that you will have the opportunity to request to sit on a certain table (e.g., Tuesday Cycling) when you book on the TryBooking system. If you aren't with a group, there will be unassigned tables available as well.
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Spotlight on our volunteers
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Liz Mullin
 Liz is tutor to our Monday Writers group. Having consumed the work of Enid Blyton, Liz's first foray into writing herself came at the age 10 when she wrote a play performed by classmates at St. Bernardette's School, Ivanhoe. After initial thoughts about teaching, Liz did shorthand and typing instead and landed her first job as a junior in the office of Henry Bolte, Victoria's longest serving and somewhat controversial Premier. She remembers that he always spoke kindly to her when she took in his morning cup of tea - yes, it was a long time ago! Soon she transferred to the Public Attorney's Office and it was here that her interest in law was first kindled. It had to wait to take fire as, aged 20, she married and moved to Templestowe.
Three children soon followed: Stuart who works in Denmark in renewable energy, Rachel in Dimboola looking after marginalised children, and Tim, born with Down's Syndrome, who died five years ago at the age of 46. Liz says that being gifted Tim was the best thing that ever happened to her and that he was the glue that held the family together. She taught him to read by the age of three. After 13 years and with the help of parents and parents-in-law, Liz was able to return to work and became a legal secretary - an occupation that maintained its fascination until she retired thirty years later.
Liz joined our U3A in 2012 and was able to pick up on her 10-year-old self by joining our Scriptwriters group. Then she took over Monday Writers where she has been ever since. Liz has enormous reserves of empathy and has kept the class going despite the ongoing serious illness of husband Don and the vicissitudes of COVID. Sharing their work through Zoom contributed to their sanity but getting back to seeing each other in the flesh every week has been a bonus. One of her students is Will Semler who started the group in 2005 and is still going strong at nearly one hundred. Two others are taking part in our "Who Do We Think We Are?" show: Joan Hammond will be talking about her Indigenous heritage, and Rosie Hersch about her parents' escape from Poland. The talent in her class is amazing and has no doubt been developed by Liz's exceptional gift for bringing out the best in people. A big thank you Liz from all of us.
Merilyn Harris
And if you would like to see Joan and Rosie in action there are still places available for the show on Friday: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/873250.
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High tea on the high sea: Let's Do Weekends
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 On Saturday 14 March, fabulous ladies ventured out to enjoy a glorious sunny day on the smooth waters of the bay.
Our day, for some guests, started off as an adventure … Liz was on a tram that got tangled up with a car(!), necessitating a quick cab ride. Wendy, a new U3A gal, left her phone behind and had to make a quick dash home to retrieve it, arriving with literally one minute to spare, and a few others got caught up with tram delays caused by a protest rally.
So everyone was looking forward to some relaxation and a glass of bubbles.
 During the two-hour cruise on a very elegant double-decker catamaran, we all enjoyed a complimentary glass or two of bubbly, hot savoury canapes with gourmet sandwiches, and rolls. All followed by delicious desserts and freshly baked scones served with chantilly cream and strawberry preserve. And of course we took in the delights of the wonderful river and bayside scenery all the way down to Williamstown.
A totally great day.
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Disclaimer: Your committee has agreed to advertise the following external events, opportunities and other items of interest, but this should not be taken as an endorsement or recommendation to participate. Members are solely responsible for their own choices and any consequences that may result.
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 Florey Lecture: Mental health
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
The Florey Institute's next lecture is "A Mental Health Dialogue" with Professor Brian Dean, who will outline the journey from discovery of a potential new drug mechanism to the development of a new drug to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and how this journey has involved academic and industry partnerships.
Bookings are essential and are made via TryBooking.
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 Research: How does your brain age?
How does your brain age and change the way it uses energy? We know that with age the brain experiences slower information processing, poorer memory, attention deficits and so on.
The Cognitive Neurology Laboratory at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University is looking to better understand the mechanisms of brain ageing and to explore new ways we might be able to keep our brains younger and healthier for longer.
A $100 Coles/Myer voucher will also be provided as reimbursement for your time. Download the flyer for more information.
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COTA Victoria: Legal Matters for Older Fellas
Wednesday, 6 April, 10:00 am-12:30 pm, Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Highway
Legal Matters for Older Fellas is a free morning tea event that will feature legal and education experts providing older Victorian men (and their spouses) with a suite of invaluable information around planning ahead to protect their rights. The forum will provide a safe space for older men to consider and discuss planning for the future within a legal context. Topics covered include: enduring powers of attorney, medical decision making and advanced care directives. Download the flyer for more information. Bookings are essential and are made via TryBooking.
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 World premiere - Driftwood: The Musical
13-29 May 2022, Alexander Theatre, Monash University, and Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran
Driftwood: The Musical tells the inspirational story of the renowned Austrian/Australian sculptor Karl Duldig and his artist/inventor wife, Slawa Horowitz-Duldig, from their lives in pre-war Vienna, Slawa's ingenious invention of the foldable umbrella, and an incredible chain of events after escaping the Holocaust and rebuilding their careers as artists in Melbourne. A story of art and creativity, survival and perseverance, family, freedom and love. The film is based on the book by Eva de Jong-Duldig and made in Melbourne! For more information, to watch the trailer and to purchase tickets, visit the movie website.
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 Volunteers sought: FriendLine
- Are you friendly and enjoy having a chat?
- Can you spare a few hours a week to help people experiencing loneliness or social isolation?
- We need you!
FriendLine is a free phone service for those experiencing loneliness or social isolation. FriendLine operates 10.00 am to 8.00 pm 7 days a week and volunteers are needed to contribute two hours per week (or more if you like). Our volunteers don't need any special qualifications, just an interest in talking to a broad range of people and desire to help people feel more connected. Find out more about FriendLine on their website and apply to volunteer in Victoria if you're interested.
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Office contact details
Phone: 03 9639 5209
Email: citymelb@u3a.org.au
Office hours: Mon-Fri, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Closed on all school and public holidays
Office address: Suite 1, Level 5, Greek Centre, 168 Lonsdale Street (corner of Russell Street), Melbourne VIC 3000
Postal address: PO Box 24149, 111 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3001
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