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The events booklet is available at Reception
 
"Your Gateway to learning"

Phone:
9821 0282

Email:
mail@u3ahawthorn.org.au

Office Hours
9.30am - 4:00pm
 

SENIORS FESTIVAL 2022

This year the Victorian Seniors Festival turns 40, returning in October with a huge month-long program. This major statewide festival held for and with seniors puts the emphasis on fun and good times.

This year’s festival is once again a hybrid event, with many popular performances already published online. Tune into radio plays, interviews and unique music performances any time via the festival website.

A raft of live events is being planned for October. Mark your calendar for:

  • Celebration Day at Federation Square on Sunday 2 October
  • the Festival Hub at the Edge from Monday 3 to Friday 7 October
  • eight days of free public transport for Seniors Card holders from Sunday 2 to Sunday 9 October.
Choir features at Seniors Festival
The choir looks forward to welcoming you at its forthcoming concert, in conjunction with members of the U3A Box Hill and Deepdene choirs, also led by Julie Lancashire, as part of this year's Celebration Day of the Seniors Festival.
 
2.30pm
Sunday 2 October 2022
The Edge 
Federation Square
DEREK READMAN LECTURE

Inspiration and the art of Victor Majzner

2pm, Thursday 29 September 2022
Hall, Sinclair Avenue Campus
click here for more details
 
Victor Majzner is a celebrated and acclaimed Australian artist. His work is held in public collections, including at the National Gallery of Victoria, the Heide Museum of Modern Art and the Art Gallery of New South Wales, as well as in many regional collections across Australia. He is the recipient of many art awards and has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions.

VISIT TO JUSTIN ART HOUSE MUSEUM


Repeating a highly successful visit to keen art collectors, Charles and Leah Justin’s purpose built art gallery home. Enjoy their enthusiasm in guiding you through their latest exhibition, ‘Art and Gender’ with 60 artists represented. Works include a diverse spectrum of art practice including paintings, sculptures, works on paper and photography. You will then be invited upstairs for light refreshments and great conversation.

Date: Friday 14 October
Cost: $28 per person, to be paid on enrolment
Where: 2 Lumley Court, Prahran, Melway reference: 58F8
Time: 10:30 am sharp Limit: 25 persons - Please wear name tag
Enrol in 22EXC009
Social Tennis 
starts Thurs 6 October
 5 weeks
An introduction to tennis for those who have never played and a refresher course for people who have not played for some time. Enjoy the benefits of social tennis with other U3A Hawthorn members, under the guidance of volunteers from the Victoria Park Tennis Club.

The Tennis Club will provide courts and equipment. Wear comfortable sports shoes. Tea and coffee will be provided and a chance to socialise.

Cost: $50 for course of 5 sessions – payable to U3A Hawthorn on enrolment. This charge covers equipment, court hire and tea/coffee. Non refundable after 1 week prior to start of course. 
 

From the Course Coordinator

Keeping yourself and others safe on Campus
Whilst the wearing of masks is no longer required in most settings (as announced by the Victorian Government - see below) we do encourage our members to be mindful of the continuing COVID-19 infections. Please do not attend courses and activities if you have COVID or have symptoms of cold or flu. We encourage you to maintain social distance and wear a mask if you feel more comfortable in doing so.

Victorian Government announcement 22 September:

As of September 23, masks are no longer required on public transport, taxis, and ridesharing services, but are still required in healthcare settings.

The Victorian State Government has removed the mandate for face masks to be worn on public transport, with the change taking effect from 11.59pm on Thursday, September 22.

Masks will no longer be required on trams, trains and buses, or in taxis, rideshare or tourism vehicles from this date. Instead, masks will be "strongly recommended" in these settings.

You are still required to wear a mask in healthcare settings including in hospitals, care facilities, and allied health services. You are also required to wear a face mask if you have COVID-19 or are a close or household contact of someone with COVID-19 who is not required to isolate.

Masks remain "strongly recommended" in indoor settings, in settings where you can't physically distance, if you have COVID-19 symptoms, and for people who are immunocompromised. 


Preparing for 2023
Planning is well underway for courses and activities in 2023. The program will be published in mid November.

However I am still keen to include additional courses and single sessions. We depend on members volunteering to share their interests and expertise. Single session presentations are most welcome.

One area where we desperately need tutors is beginner languages (or any level of language) - French, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, or any other language.

We are also looking for volunteers to play in or assist in the organisation of the Orchestra of U3A Hawthorn and the organisation of the Saturday Matinee program in 2023.

Please contact Carol Lancashire courses@u3ahawthorn.org.au if you can help.

Carol Lancashire
Course Coordinator
U3A Hawthorn
0407 830 422
courses@u3ahawthorn.org.au
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