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u3a Online Events September
Paul Carter introduces the process of electing a US president,
we now welcome both Merrie Maggie and Judith Walker to host Laughter Yoga,
and Moira teaches us about the British Secret Intelligence Services.
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Dear <<First Name>>
Thank you for signing up to receive information about the u3a national learning programme. We hope you enjoy some of the upcoming talks and events in September.
We'd love it if you could share these talks with your local u3a, so have included a handy printable version at the bottom of this email, and a powerpoint slide in case you want to share at meetings. Please use the buttons at the top or bottom of this email to book.
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Online Events Schedule - September
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Electing the President in 2024 - A 3 Part Series
In November 2024 the US will elect its 47th President. u3a Subject Adviser for UK and US Politics Paul Carter shows us how it all works.
Tues 12, 19 and 26 Sept at 10am
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Laughter Yoga for July-Dec 2023
Join Judith of Edinburgh u3a for monthly Laughter Yoga sessions
Next Session: Wed 13 Sept at 10am
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Platonic Activities: Maths Activities Day for All
A two part session of mathematical puzzling for all abilities, hosted by u3a Mathematics and Statistics Subject Adviser, David Martin
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Climate Modelling
Ian Hawker of East Suffolk u3a discusses the use of climate models to predict long term changes to the Earth's climate.
Tues 19 Sept at 10am
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Future Lives - Working for a Wales where older people are valued and no-one is left behind
Join Heléna Herklots CBE, Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, to hear about the important work of a commissioner and ask questions.
Tues 19 Sept at 3pm
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u3a Week - Trees, woods, climate & nature - what's all the fuss about?
Join John Tucker from the Woodland Trust for a snapshot of how to get involved in supporting wildlife and the environment.
Wed 20 Sept at 10am
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Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Sessions - From June to November
Join us each month as we continue to practice Mindfulness and Meditation together, every member is welcome
Next session: Thurs 21 Sept at 10am
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History of the British Secret Intelligence Services
Moira of Guildford u3a presents a History of the British Secret Intelligence Services - as portrayed in the media
Fri 22 Sept at 2pm
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Setting Up and Running an Exploring World Faiths Group
Your opportunity to raise questions, tell us about your ideas, and your experience of what's worked and what hasn't worked.
Mon 25 Sept at 10am
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Monthly Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie
Bring more joy and laughter to your life with Laughter Yoga - an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing.
Next session: Tues 26 Sept at 3.30pm
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The Scottish Colourists, 1900 - 1930
Robert Kidner of Wallingford u3a introduces one of the most talented and innovative group of artists in 20th century British Art
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Doing Mathematics Together
Barbara and Derek of Ludlow u3a lead an interactive hour, solving an in depth mathematical task, suitable for a wide range of abilities.
Fri 29 Sept at 10am
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Want to share these online opportunities with your u3a?
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Click on the image below to get a printable, shareable PDF version of the August talks shown in this email.
Alternatively, click this link and copy and paste the url to share on Beacon.
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Click on the image below to get a Powerpoint slide showing the September talks to show at your next committee meeting!
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Get Involved
We also have many projects and challenges for u3a members to get involved in which are on our national initiatives page.
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We're excited to announce that the first ever Interest Groups Online Fair will be taking place from Monday 2 to Friday 6 October. There will be three taster sessions each day which will take place at 10am, 11.30am and 3pm.
Interest Groups Online (IGO) is an online community of learners, who meet mostly via Zoom. The IGO Fair is an opportunity to try out u3a's online learning community for free! Try a session about Early Women Doctors, British Cemeteries, Film Studies or something different.
If you like the taster session, from October, membership of IGO is just £6 for 6 months and you will have access to over 75 different groups across a wide range of topics. Visit the interest groups online groups page to browse all groups.
Book your taster sessions on the IGO Online Fair webpage.
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Monthly Logic Puzzles
Do you like logic ? Test your brain with the u3a monthly logic puzzles, with the answers released the following month.
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Finally, don't forget sign up to the u3a National Newsletter for news and stories from across the u3a movement!
Thank you from Georgia, Janine and Katie
u3a Learning Team
events@u3a.org.uk
0208 466 6139
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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