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u3a Online Events March
We hear from a British Airways Concorde Pilot,
there are two Artificial Intelligence Events
and hear the third talk of the 'Secrets of the Human Brain' series.
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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 March. Please use the blue buttons which say 'Go to Online Events' 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 - March
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Aviation Network Meeting: Time is money, Concorde was Prestige
Tuesday 5 March at 10am
In this meeting of the u3a Aviation Network, Capt John Hutchinson shares his 15 years of experience as a British Airways Concorde Captain.
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Mindfulness and Meditation Series
Fourth session: Wed 6 March 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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Artificial Intelligence News
Thursday 7 March at 3.30pm
Are you interested in learning about AI? Join others discovering the world of AI, hosted by Barry Claydon, u3a AI Subject Adviser.
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Exploring World Faiths: Women in Faith
Monday 11 March at 10am
International Women’s Day occurs on March 8th. We will explore the roles of women in different faiths. Hosted by Dr Peter Rookes, u3a Subject Adviser.
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Laughter Yoga with Judith (Jan-Jun)
Next Session: Wednesday 13 March at 10am
Join Judith of Edinburgh u3a for monthly Laughter Yoga sessions.
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An introduction to Influencing and Social Change
Wednesday 13 March at 10am
This introductory session is for u3a members who would like to have more of an influence in their community and take part in social action.
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Using AI to Fight Climate Change
Tuesday 19 March at 10am
Ian Hawker of East Suffolk u3a discusses using the power of AI to help the world mitigate and adapt to climate change.
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John Snow and the hunt for the source of cholera in Victorian London
Wednesday 20 March at 10am
In 1850s John Snow provided evidence that cholera is a water borne disease. We’ll discuss the role of John Snow and ask why he died without recognition.
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Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Sessions
Next session: Thursday 21 March 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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Yoga Group Leaders Workshop: Sharing our Yoga Practice
Monday 25 March at 10am
Yoga group leaders can join this practical and interactive session, facilitated by Patricia Hamilton, u3a Yoga Subject Adviser.
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Monthly Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie
Next session: Tues 26 March 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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Secrets of the Human Brain: Talk Three: Brain & Behaviour
Wednesday 27 March at 2pm
This talk explains that we have ‘’old’ and ‘new’ parts of our brain and both parts drive our behaviour, by Dr. Bob Pullen of Prudhoe u3a.
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Introduction to Cryptic Crosswords
Thursday 28 March at 10pm
Try your hand at solving cryptic clues on this two-hour taster session with Henry Howarth, u3a Subject Adviser for Cryptic Crosswords.
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Suffering and hope in Tolstoy's Anna Karenina
Thursday 28 March at 2pm
This is the first of a series of talks illustrating how the creative arts can enhance our wellbeing by Christopher of Orrell Park and District u3a.
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From Pleasure Gardens to Theme Parks
Friday 5 April at 2pm
Hosted by Moira MacQuade, Guildford u3a, who will look at the history of pleasure gardens from the 18th century until the present day.
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A flavour of what's coming up in April (and available for booking soon)...
- Live Cookery Demonstration from Chef Alex, Thursday 11 April at 10.30am
- Bollywood Laughter Yoga Dance, Monday 15 April at 10am
- The Climate Crisis - and some solutions, Friday 19 April at 10.30am
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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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Want to share walks with other u3a members?
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Join the u3a Walkers' Exchange, where u3a members and walking groups can exchange walks with one another, facilitated by the u3a Walking Subject Advisers.
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Join the Cycling Network, to interact and chat to like minded u3a members. You can also join the u3a Cycling Facebook group.
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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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