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u3a Online Events February
This month we learn about David Hockney,
there are three science talks to get involved with,
and the Meditation and Mindfulness 6 week series is back.
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Dear <<First Name>>
We hope you are well.
Thank you for signing up to receive information about the u3a national learning offering. We hope you enjoy some of the upcoming talks and events in February. Please use the buttons at the top or bottom of this email to book.
Thank you from Janine and Katie
u3a Learning Team
learning@u3a.org.uk
0208 466 6139
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Online Events Schedule - February
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Yoga Group Co-Ordinators Workshop: 'Flowing Sequences'
Monday 5 February at 10am
Yoga group leaders can join this practical and interactive session, facilitated by Patricia Hamilton, u3a Yoga Subject Adviser.
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'Flight Inspirations' Aviation Network Meeting: Apollo Missions 11 and 13
Tuesday 6 February at 10am
This meeting of the Aviation Network will look at the significance of Apollo missions 11 and 13.
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Future Lives: Housing options in later life: The role of retirement housing
Tuesday 6 February at 2pm
Take a deeper dive into retirement housing with Kathleen Dunmore who has over 40 years’ experience in housing and construction.
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Mindfulness and Meditation Series
First session: Wednesday 7 February at 10am
We welcome back the six week course of Mindfulness and Meditation led by members of Sheffield u3a Mindful Ageing Group John, Mike and Ruth.
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Introduction to the Air Fryer, with Simple Recipes
Thursday 8 February at 11.30am
Join Beverley Jarvis, Ashford Wye and district u3a and Third Age Matters columnist, for this live demo.
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Laughter Yoga with Judith (Jan-Jun)
Next Session: Wednesday 14 February at 10am
Join Judith of Edinburgh u3a for monthly Laughter Yoga sessions.
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'Safe bind, safe find': locks and keys
Wednesday 14 February at 2pm
An account of locks and keys from Sumer to Silicon Valley, by Richard of Penicuik u3a.
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Cryptic Crosswords in Context
Thursday 15 February at 10am
Their history, how they work, who does them and why – a talk by u3a Cryptic Crosswords subject adviser Henry Howarth
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Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Sessions
Next session: Thursday 15 February at 10am
Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones.
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David Hockney and the Theatre
Friday 23 February at 2pm
Through sound and video, art historian Peter Webb brings Hockney’s theatre to life.
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Science Network Event
Tuesday 27 February at 9.30am
Join our Science Network meeting to hear talks on Pathogenics and Botany.
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Monthly Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie
Next session: Tuesday 27 February at 3.30pm
Bring more joy and laughter to your life with an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing.
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Advances in Public Health Talk 1 of 5: The Role and Tragedy of Semmelweis
Wednesday 28 February at 10am
Please wash your hands it can save lives. Talk 1 of 5 by Mike Trevethick of Thanet u3a.
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More Number Fun with Dr Knott
Thursday 29 February at 10am
Join Dr Ron Knott for a talk on what the ancient Egyptians can teach us about maths.
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Secrets of the Human Brain: Talk Two: Sleep and Dreams
Thursday 29 February at 2pm
This talk explains how our brains make us awake or asleep and can make us dream, by Dr. Bob Pullen of Prudhoe u3a.
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A flavour of what's coming up in March (and available for booking soon)...
- 'Artificial Intelligence News' on Thurs 7 March at 3.30pm
- 'Women in Faith' on Mon 11 March at 10am
- 'John Snow and the hunt for the source of Cholera in Victorian London' on Wed 20 March at 10am
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There are also many projects and challenges for u3a members to get involved in which are on the u3a national initiatives page.
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Join the Craft u3a Facebook group, facilitated by Subject Adviser Kelly Benton, where u3a groups share what crafts they have been up to.
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There is a huge back catalogue of monthly logic puzzles available to you on the u3a website. Why fill a quiet afternoon with a cup of tea and the u3a logic puzzles.
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Please note that all u3a online events are held via Zoom. Zoom links are sent out via Eventbrite both 2 days and 2 hours before the event is due to start. All events are for u3a members only.
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