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U3A Melbourne City Newsletter, October-November 2010

Your Melbourne City U3A Silver Jubilee Issue no 229 October-November 2010

Dear Members,There is a lot happening between now and the end of the year: re-enrolment, course coordination for short and long courses for 2011, the lunch to celebrate our 25th Anniversary (see notice!), our AGM with the Lord Mayor as speaker (another notice!) and the beginning of our Patrons’ Program (yet another notice!) This latter is an important plank – and a change in our thinking about the future of the Melbourne City U3A. No organisation can remain the same forever. Many

fail if they do not adapt (think of Senior Citizens’ Clubs, so vibrant and relevant in the 50s and 60s). When you re-enrol, please give thought to the Patrons’ Program, and whether you are able to be a participant. Wearing identification is another issue that the Committee has been thinking about on the theme of ‘things change’. If we are to avoid having our insurance become invalid, we must develop a ‘risk management strategy’. Part of that strategy is having a plan for IMMEDIATE action if someone is ill, collapses, or shows other signs of distress. The best way to tackle this is for us all to WEAR identity cards at all times. On the back will be emergency contact details for each member, and tutors are helped immensely if they have this information at their fingertips. I have now talked to a lot of people from other U3As and almost all request their members to wear an ID on a lanyard. IDs and lanyards will be sent out with membership renewal receipts. Replacements (after the first issue) will cost $5. This is not an attempt to be more bureaucratic! It is facing the realities. I think the Committee will have to have a $2 fine for each time they themselves fail to wear their ID…

Jill Thompson, President

RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIPWe encourage all members to renew for 2011 before the end of the year.

You need to be a financial member before you can enrol in 2011 courses. These will be advertised in November, so please get your membership renewed early.

Your pink membership renewal form is enclosed with this issue. The office will start taking renewals from Monday 11 October (after Seniors Week) – not before, because new membership cards will not be

available until then.

** **DON’T MISS THIS ... delicious food ... interesting speaker ... bring a party of

friendsCome to lunch! It’s a celebration of our 25th Anniversary (see invitation next page)

Highlights this issue25th Anniversary Luncheon p 2Patrons’ Program p2

October Forum p3

Carnival of Learning p4

Seniors’ Week ambassadors p4

Social outing p4Renewed Short Course list pp 5 & 6

Venues p6

Year long course summary p7

AGM & committee election p8

U3A Melbourne City Inc, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000

ABN 84932435817

Ph (03) 9639 5209 Email: [email protected] Website u3amelbcity.org.au

http://www.u3a.org.au/

mailto:[email protected]


25th Anniversary LunchJoin the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of U3A Melbourne City!

12 noon, Friday 29 October 2010Champagne Reception, Door Prize, 3-Course Lunch

SPEAKER: Dr. Rick Swindell AM‘U3A: Challenges for Change’

VENUE : William Angliss College Restaurant550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne (near Southern Cross Station)

COST : $45 all inclusive

BOOKINGS (WITH PAYMENT) ESSENTIAL at U3A office by Friday 22 October (please advise any special dietary needs)

Dr. Rick Swindell has been actively involved with the U3A movement for many years. He founded U3A Brisbane in 1986 and has since worked to enhance communication and cooperation between U3As regionally, nationally and internationally.

He is one of the founders of U3A Online. In 2004 he was awarded an AM for services to science education and development of the U3A movement. Rick has retired, but in 2008 he led a team of retired researchers who carried out the

largest study of U3As in Australia and New Zealand. He will talk about the key findings, and what they may say about future directions for U3A.

PATRONS’ PROGRAM - WHAT IS A PATRONS’ PROGRAM?THE PATRONS’ PROGRAM is a first step towards attracting voluntary gifts from those of us who can

afford it, so that the base fees paid by all of us do not rise to a point where some people might be priced out of our classes. But there is another important reason. When we seek help from the broader community, our case is strengthened if we can demonstrate significant ‘self help’. There are charitable trusts, foundatons and corporations which support organisations such as ours, but we need to be able to demonstrate our own financial commitment to the importance of our enterprise. The Patrons’ Program is only the first part of our plan. We are considering a

Sponsorship Program to attract corporate support. We are also attempting to gain tax deductibility for gifts, a prerequisite for grants from charitable trusts and foundations. We are also developing other plans to make our programs more affordable, more diverse and more attractive to those who look to U3A to enhance the quality of their intellectual and social life. Participation in The Patrons Program is certainly voluntary, and for those of us able to contribute a little extra, it presents an opportunity to demonstrate faith in the organisation and a concern for our colleagues. A pilot approach to a small number of members during August recruited 26 people to the Patrons’ Program. If our total membership responded in the same way this would boost next year's budget by some $35,000.) For details of how to join The Patrons’ Program, pleasse see the President's letter that will accompany your 2011 renewal.

OCTOBER FORUM


Australia’s Refugee Policy under the Rudd GovernmentSpeaker: Jessie Taylor BA (Hons), LLB (Hons)

Thursday 21 October 2010

11.45 am for coffee/tea, followed by presentation and discussion. Hayden Raysmith Room, 4th Floor, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.

Booking essential: $5 per person - payable at U3A office by Friday 15 October 2010. ph.9639 5209.

Jessie is a Melbourne lawyer. She chairs the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Refugee Law Reform Committee, and sits on the Executive Committee of the LIV Administrative and Human Rights Law section. Jessie has sat on the board of the Justice Project since 2004 and is the Secretary of the Victorian Council for Civil Liberties (Liberty Victoria), Visiting Fellow at the Australian Human Rights Centre and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Monash Asia Institute. In this forum, Jessie will explore the difficulties surrounding Australia’s refugee policy and will discuss the changes that occurred in the policy under the Rudd government. She will address these issues in the light of what she saw in Indonesia during her fact finding mission in 2009.

POSTAL BOOKING SLIPPlease mail to the office with payment of $5 per person (cheques to U3A City of Melbourne) by Fri 15 October

I/We would like to attend the forum on Thursday 21 October 2010 and enclose payment of $5 per booking

Name(s): ...........................................................................................................Phone ................................................

Amount $..................................................................... (If you want a receipt to be sent, enclose an SSAE)

Behind the Scenes @ U3A- We need your contribution!Like all good production companies, our U3A program relies on the skills and hard work of an invisible army. And in a volunteer organisation, if the ‘show is to go on’, that army of workers must come from YOU our members,. From your recent student feedback, we know you love the courses, appreciate the tutors and cherish the benefits U3A Melbourne brings to your lives. So, what can you contribute in return?

Your help is vital if we are to continue to offer such a wonderful program and smooth organisation. As we move into organising for 2011, there are many tasks, small and large, needing your assistance. In particular, we want:

One or two people with some administration/computer skills, a methodical approach, personable manner and flexible time to be responsible for room bookings in Ross House and other venues. This role is ongoing throughout the year, with peak times around annual yearlong and short course planning periods.

Members with good organisation, communication and people skills who would be interested in volunteer and office coordination responsibilities.

People with computer literacy skills to help with updating our various data-bases or website, and also to help with email correspondence to members, tutors and other individuals or organisations.

Members with specialist computer skills to assist with newsletter production, website development, database management and reporting, and computer back-up and security.

People with technical skills to help with equipment maintenance and writing usage instructions These are just a few key tasks we need help with, but your membership renewal/volunteer application forms list many more ways you can contribute. The spirit of U3A is based on mutual sharing of our talents and abilities - so let’s ignite that spirit in the months ahead. Contact the office on 9639-5209 or email [email protected] to let us know how you can help.

CARNIVAL OF LEARNING – OPENING EVENT OF SENIORS’ WEEK

Federation Square Sunday 3 OctoberCome along on Sunday and join in the opening event of Seniors’ Week.


U3A Melbourne City Newsletter, October-November 2010 From 11 am until 4 pm, U3A Melbourne City will have a large display at the top of the shallow steps facing the stage. Twenty volunteers are rostered to hand out information on our courses and to spread the word about Melbourne’s ‘secret university’. Members of our U3A classes will demonstrate mahjong and chess, and display their craft-work. There will also be many other organisations with displays, live events on the stage and free performances around Federation Square. At 11.45 am at BMW Edge, the U3A Melbourne City Choir will start the program with songs from around the world. At 11.30 am on the concourse beside the Yarra, our Yoga class will give a display. At 3.40 pm the Music Ensemble will be the final act at the Edge. Come along and support your fellow members while learning more about the incredible range of courses on offer.

THANK YOU TO OUR SENIORS’ WEEK AMBASSADORS

An excellent bunch of U3A Melbourne City members will be promoting our U3A at the U3A Carnival of Learning in Federation Square on Sunday 3 October. They are: Katharina Budde, Barbara Cramer, Elma Crosbie, Karen Dupleix, Virgil Gill, Alice Landau, David Hanson, Nancy Hanson, Marg Jungworth, Frances Patterson, Susan Sandral, Fran Sciarretta, John Shilliday, Keith Stewart, Annette Sue, Shirley Whiting, and Patricia Young. And behind the scenes, an enormous amount of work is being accomplished by our Promotions Working Party, comprising Helena Ling, Shirley Mason, Robert May, Tony Miles, Jill Thompson, led by Peter Salmon. And a big thank-you to Anne Irwin, who acted as Federation Square co-ordinator.

ELECTING A NEW COMMITTEEAn important part of the Annual General Meeting to be held on 18 November will be the election of a new Committee of Management for 2011. The Notice of Meeting accompanying your newsletter includes a form which you may use to nominate a candidate of your choice. (See p8) It is every member’s right to stand for election to the committee and/or to nominate other members. Members who seek election should be prepared to attend all monthly meetings (having read distributed papers) and participate actively in the work of the committee. New members = new ideas + new energy.

WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE SOCIAL SCENE?Spring is in the air – time to get out and about.Come and join us on a a bus trip to the Mornington Peninsula.Friday Nov 12 Bus pickup at 9.30 outside the Arts Centre. Cost $24Please book and pay at the u3a office by Nov 4.We’ll visit the Mornington Regional Gallery, Adult $4, Concession $2,Then on to the Tyabb Packing House Antiques complex,and Craft Village. There is a café here for lunch, or BYO if preferred.

Things to consider* Our anniversary luncheon – bring a party.* Can you manage to be a Patron?* Can you come to the AGM?* Attend October Forum.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: University of Melbourne researchers in psychology are seeking the participation of adults aged 65 years and older for a research project on successful ageing. The researcher, Annabel Battersby, will need to meet with the volunteer for one hour to complete questionnaires and conduct a research interview. Volunteers will be compensated for their time with a payment of $30.00. Those interested should contact the researcher on [email protected] so that interview times can be arranged. Alternatively you can phone Annabel on 0449678584. Our President Jill Thompson has met Annabel and comments favourably on the positive approach of the research, the ethical standards being met and the likelihood of additional knowledge resulting from it.

Book by telephone 9639 5209—first come, first served. Quote your U3A Melbourne City Membership ID number.RH—Ross House. MR—Meeting Room.

Note: Some courses may incur a small charge for reimbursement of photocopying costs.No classes on Public Holidays: Cup Day Tuesday 2nd November

Short Courses starting Oct-Nov 2010



TUESDAY10.00-11.30Group Study Room, City LibraryOctober 12 – November 307 sessions

CONTINUING

Learning to Love Latin Poetry (Michael Baker) 12 placesThe course aims to help people understand and love some of the best of Latin poetry in the original language (without having to master all that grammar). The poets will include Lucretius, and then some medieval Latin lyricists, or other poets as desired by the class. Texts will be provided.

This is a continuing class but open to new members with some recent study of Latin.

TUESDAY12.00-3.00Group Study Room,

Playwriting: Pursuing the Extraordinary in Ordinary Characters (Anne Mcgravie) 10 places


City LibraryOctober 19 – November 306 sessions NEW

Participants will choose “ordinary” persons (not identified) they are acquainted with and conjecture what may lie below the surface; then write monologues or short plays in their “voice”. The aim is to prove there are no “ordinary” people- every person has a story.

WEDNESDAY10.00-12.30RH, Ground Floor,

Understanding Painting-European Masters 1450-1700 (Richard Wilmott) 12 placesThis course aims to enhance students’ skills and appreciation of the painted image


MR1and weekly visit to NGVOctober 13 – December 18 sessions

NEW

through verbal and visual analysis of specific works of art. It will focus on the Renaissance and Baroque periods, through a 45 minute class room discussion of characteristics and themes of each era followed by a weekly visit to NGV International. Students will be introduced to specific painting techniques (eg perspective, tone, composition) and the principles of Heinrich Wolfflin. The course will be of particular interest to members developing their own creativity in any medium, and those visiting galleries in Europe.

WEDNESDAY1.00 – 2.30RH, 1st Floor, MR1October 27 – December 16 sessions

CONTINUING

Does Democracy Work? Part 2 (Jack Foks) 15 placesParticipants will continue to consider and discuss aspects of democratic government – in particular party loyalty, pressure groups, political compromise, political corruption and referendums. The course will then look at different approaches to particular areas of government such as education and training, law and order, and health.

WEDNESDAY1.00-4.00Docklands HubOctober 6 – Dec 19 sessions

CONTINUING

Movies of Merit (John Waldie) 20 placesA continuing course that presents movies which will make you think and which you are unlikely to have seen before.

( note new venue, day and time slot)

WEDNESDAY2.00-3.30RH, 1st Floor, MR3October 13 – November 176 sessions

REPEAT

Economic Philosophy (Mary Sweeney) 12 placesPhilosophers throughout history have contributed to economic thought and philosophy continues to shape the economic systems that affect our everyday life. The works of philosophers and economists through the ages, including Aristotle, Adam Smith, Karl Marx, Bertrand Russell and John Maynard Keynes can shed light on the way economic systems have evolved, and the link between economics and 'the good life'. Students’ questions and discussion are encouraged about the philosophies and issues raised.

THURSDAY11.30–1.00RH, 1st Floor, MR1September 30 – November 259 sessions

CONTINUING

Foreign Exchange Trading Online (Tim Wilson) 10 placesThe Foreign Exchange Trading course comprises a group of people dedicated to learning this skill under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Successful trading takes time and effort to learn. You proceed at your own pace, working from home with provided material and exercises. The informal weekly classes provide the opportunity to discuss progress and issues, and to gain insights from more experienced members.We trade with free demonstration accounts. No money is required and you will never be pressured to trade with real money.This is not a general investment course but in time you will develop a deeper understanding of the world of finance, economics and politics, and the potential risks and rewards of investment.You will require basic computer skills and a computer at home to download and install free Microsoft Windows based trading software. You can join the group at any time provided that there are vacancies.

FRIDAY1.00-2.30RH, 1st Floor, MR1October 15 – November 19

NEW

Health & Wellbeing for Seniors: A Mind-Body Approach (Alan Close) 12 placesThis course by therapist/trainer Alan Close will provide information and practical experience in ways to reverse biological ageing and enhance your health and wellbeing. Armed with information about how the mind and body work together to create health, you can do simple exercises at home to maintain an active life or address existing illnesses. The course will focus on understanding five main body systems: lymphatic, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, digestive and the brain. The class will encourage comment from students


on how well this approach works for them.

FRIDAY2.30-4.00RH, Mezzanine RoomOctober 15 – Nov 26 7 sessions

CONTINUING

Conversation Francaise (Marguerite Grynberg) 25 placesImprove your listening, understanding and speaking skills in French. Enjoy the French language and life in France in a friendly atmosphere. Emphasis is on speaking French.

Prerequisites: Students need an understanding of French grammar, spoken and written French. Students to bring a French/English dictionary.

Course Content Disclaimer: All material presented in our classes is at the discretion of the tutor or group leader and does not necessarily reflect the views of U3A Melbourne City. Members are solely responsible for the choices they make. Course summaries indicate the content to be covered; members should seek clarification from the tutor if required.

VenuesRoss House (RH) 247 Flinders Lane City Library 251 Flinders Lane, next to Ross HouseCAE 253 Flinders Lane, other side of City LibraryWelsh Church Hall 320 LaTrobe Street (between Elizabeth and Queen)Legacy House 293 Swanston Street (between Lonsdale & La Trobe)Multicultural Hub 506 Elizabeth Street (opposite the QV Market)The Hub, Dockland 17 Waterview Walk. Melway 2E H7

Please respect other users of the rooms –Don’t push in early, or linger if new occupants are waitingNote that Ross House room bookings may occasionally be changed at short notice during the year. Always check a Ross House whiteboard, at street level and ground floor entrances. Both show the day’s bookings.


2010 yearlong courses summary at 13/10/2010Greyed courses are full. Flagged courses had some vacancies at time of printing.

Phone office on 9639 5209 to apply. No classes on Public Holidays.Course Title and Tutor Day Time Break? Venue

BOOK DISCUSSION (Sandra Joicey) –Last Thurs monthly THURSDAY 1.30-3.30 RH, 1st Floor, MR1

BOTANICAL PAINTING (Rhonda Favaloro) THURSDAY 1.30-4.00 Hub, Docklands

CHESS LEVELS 1 and 2 (Blair Cramer, Julia Beaty) MONDAY 10-12noon RH, Gr Floor, MR1

CHOIR (Margaret Shilton) WEDNESDAY 10.30-12noon Break Welsh Church Hall

CRAFT GROUP (Betty Westerland) TUESDAY 10-1 RH, Mezzanine

CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS (Kelvin Edwards)– Fortnightly FRIDAY 11.30-1 RH, 1st Floor, MR3

CURRENT AFFAIRS (George Boag) THURSDAY 10.30-12noon Multicultural Hub

ECONOMICS (John Besley) TUESDAY 10-11.30 RH, 3rd Floor, MR1

ENGLISH CONVERSATION (Katharina Budde)-- Fortnightly MONDAY 10-12noon RH, 1st Floor, MR3

FINE DRAWING & BOTANICAL ART (Rhonda Favaloro) MONDAY 1-3.30 Hub, Docklands

FLORISTRY (Judy Eldred) WEDNESDAY 11.30-1 Break RH, Grd Floor, MR1

FRENCH ADVANCED (Hilary Adair) TUESDAY 10-12noon RH, 1st Floor, MR1

FRENCH LEVEL 1 (Carol Wright) WEDNESDAY 10-11.30 Break RH, 1st Floor, MR3

FRENCH LEVEL 5 (Robert Hooke) WEDNESDAY 10-12noon RH, 1st Floor, MR1

FRENCH LEVEL 6 (Robert Hooke) MONDAY 10-12noon RH, 1st Floor, MR1

FRENCH RE-CONNECTION (Maud Williams) MONDAY 12.30-2 Break RH, 1st Floor, MR1

GENTLE YOGA (Alma Kristensen) MONDAY 10-12noon RH, 4th Floor, MR1

GERMAN GROUP (Gisela Schade)

FRIDAY 10-11.30 Break Multicultural Hub

GREAT WORKS OF LITERATURE (Dr Christina Hill) WEDNESDAY 1-3 Break RH, 3rd Floor MR1

HISTORY OF THE WORLD (Chris Dargan) FRIDAY 1.30-3.30 Break Multicultural Hub

ITALIAN – ADVANCED (Eva Meredith) THURSDAY 10-12noon RH, 3rd Floor, MR 2

JAPANESE LANGUAGE and CULTURE (Shinei Sakai) THURSDAY 10-11.30 Break RH, 1st Floor, MR1

KRISHNAMURTI (Joan Deerson) – 1st Sun monthly SUNDAY 2-5 CAE-Room B313

MAHJONG FRIDAY (Heather Kudeviita) FRIDAY 12.30-3.30 RH, Gr Floor, MR1

MAHJONG TUESDAY (Dorothy Davis) TUESDAY 10-1 RH, Gr Floor, MR1

MONDAY WRITERS (Mary Horsfall) MONDAY 12-1.30 RH, 1st Floor, MR3

MUSIC ENSEMBLE (Juliette Zeelander) MONDAY 1-3 Welsh Church Hall

PAINTING GROUP (Carmel Hamilton) TUESDAY 12-2 Break RH, 4th Floor, MR2

PAINTING IN WATER COLOUR (Ann Hewett) WEDNESDAY 11.30-1 RH, 2nd Floor, MR3

PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES (Margaret Ledley) TUESDAY 2-3.30 Break RH, Grd Floor, MR1

PHILOSOPHY – THE BASICS (Chris Dargan) FRIDAY 10-11.30 Break RH, 1st Floor, MR3

POST-BEGINNERS ITALIAN (Diana Bianciardi) TUESDAY 10-12noon Break RH, 1st Floor, MR3

RELAXATION OF MIND & BODY (John Radecki) MONDAY 10-11.30 Break Welsh Church Hall

SHAKESPEARE REVISITED (Sandra Joicey) THURSDAY 10-12noon RH, 3rd Floor, MR1

THE WEISS REPORT (Edward Weiss) FRIDAY 11-12.00 RH, Gr Floor, MR1

WEDNESDAY WRITERS (Betty Caldwell) WEDNESDAY 11-1 RH, 3rd Floor, MR2

WESTERN INTELLECTUAL TRAD. (Dr Rom Jagielski) MONDAY 1.30-3 Break RH, 1st Floor, MR3

WINE APPRECIATION (Rod Hawken) 3rd Wed monthly WEDNESDAY 7.30-10pm Phone 9429 8626, for venues

WISDOM OF THE AGES (Chris Dargan) MONDAY 2-3.30 Break RH, 1st Floor, MR1


NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGGuest Speaker:

The Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor Robert DoyleThursday 18 November 2010

at 10.30 amLegacy House, 293 Swanston Street – 2nd Floor

The business of the Annual General Meeting will be: To confirm the Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting held on 19 November 2009. To receive the Annual Report and the Financial Statement to be submitted in accordance with Section 30(3) of the

Associations Incorporation Act. To elect Officers and Ordinary Members to the Committee of Management for the ensuing year. To submit for ratification the names of members approved by the Committee of Management, since the last Annual General

Meeting, for election to Life Membership of U3A Melbourne City.

NOMINATIONSTo nominate a member for election as an Officer or Ordinary Member of the Committee of Management, you should: Complete and sign the nomination form below. Have it signed also by a member who seconds the nomination. Have it signed by the person you are nominating. Complete the Candidate’s Statement overleaf (optional) Return the form, addressed to Jim Norton, U3A Melbourne City, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000, to reach him

no later than 12 November 2010.

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U3A Melbourne City, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000.NOMINATION FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

I, ..........................................................................(Name), a member of U3A Melbourne City (Reg.No. A0045765E)

nominate ..................................................(Name) for the position of (Please circle ONE of the following*)

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER ORDINARY MEMBER

.............................................................................(Signature of proposer)

I, ..........................................................................(Name), a member of U3A Melbourne City second the nomination

.............................................................................(Signature of seconder)

I, ..........................................................................(Name), a member of U3A Melbourne City accept the nomination

.............................................................................(Signature of member nominated)* A member may be nominated for only ONE position and a separate form is required for EACH nominee. Additional forms are available at the City Office. Alternatively photocopies or identically worded handwritten/ typed copies will be accepted.

Proxy Vote: If you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to appoint a proxy to vote on the proposals on your behalf, please complete this form and return to the U3A Office by Tuesday 16 November 2010.

U3A Melbourne City, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000.APPOINTMENT OF PROXY

I, ........................................................................., being a member of U3A Melbourne City (A0045765E), hereby appoint either the President (Jill Thompson) Tick if applicable

or ......................................................................., being a member of U3A Melbourne City

as my proxy to vote on my behalf at the Annual General Meeting on 18 November 2010.

Signed...................................................................Dated:.......................................

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