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Zoom meeting – 13th July morning tea

The first monthly Morning Tea online by Zoom was attended by 50 members. President, Glen Wall mentioned there are around 40 Zoom and other online courses and activities currently being run.  These include Choir with Ron and Silvana to 9 weekly sessions run by Kathy.  Some of Kathy’s sessions are regular classes whilst others are […]

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July 13th WHITTLESEA U3A MORNING TEA

AN INVITATION TO WHITTLESEA U3A MORNING TEA. THIS IS OUR FIRST MORNING TEA BY ZOOM PLEASE JOIN US, HOPING TO SEE YOU THERE: JOIN FROM HOME AND CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS FOR A CHAT        TIME:       11:30 AM TO 12:30 PM       DATE:        MONDAY 13TH JULY 2020 LINK TO JOIN BY ZOOM                Please Click here               https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83604527363             Meeting […]

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2nd wave

The Victorian Government has announced Stay at Home Directions for metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire from 11:59pm on Wednesday 8 July until 11.59pm on Wednesday 19 August. The area returning to Stage 3 ‘Stay at Home’ restrictions is comprised of 31 metropolitan Melbourne local government areas (LGA) and the Mitchell Shire LGA. For six weeks, […]

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Updates to our challenging times -Announcement made: 3.00 pm, 20 June 2020

https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-victoria Update on the easing of restrictions from 11:59pm on Sunday 21 June Based on advice from the Chief Health Officer, the Victorian Government has confirmed a number of changes will be made to the proposed easing of restrictions from 11:59pm on Sunday 21 June 2020. In line with the most up-to-date advice, the following […]

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July news sheet

Due to the absence of the Monthly Morning Meetings, a regular newsletter, edited by Kathy Lizio will be issued on the web page.

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Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Victorians

The Safe Exercise at Home website is a brilliant, free resource designed by a collaboration of Australian clinicians and physiotherapy researchers from 10 universities, institutes and health services to suit older people at all levels of fitness. The website is endorsed by Australian Physiotherapy Association and contains a combination for downloadable example exercise programs and videos to […]

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Easing Of Covid-19 Restrictions In Your State

Below is information on easing of Restrictions  VICTORIAStage one on 12th May  Premier Daniel Andrews said Stage one would expire just before midnight on 31st May https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/your-coronavirus-covid-19-questions-answered

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Happy Mother’s Day

However you choose to celebrate, I’d like to wish a very happy Mother’s Day to all the mums this Sunday. A wise person once told me that every day is mother’s day so I, like many, will celebrate with a phone call then enjoy togetherness as a family when we are allowed. I have been sent […]

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May News Letter

4th May News Letter Due to the absence of the Monthly Morning Meetings, a regular newsletter, edited by Kathy Lizio will be issued on the web page.

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Happy Easter

We wish a     To all Whittlesea U3A members and their families     Stay Safe and Stay Well

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Office is closed

The Whittlesea U3A office is closed till Monday 4th May 2020. Queries can be left by leaving a message by phone or email ·        Phone: 9464 1339 or 0404 119 189 ·        Email: info@whittleseau3a.org.au Member support volunteers will respond when convenient. For more information click here

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Staying up to date on Coronavirus from COTA Victoria

Staying up to date on Coronavirus 17 March 2020 Health and Wellbeing, Information COTA Australia is working with the Australian Government to provide input and receive information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert. For the most accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date information, visit the Department of Health website or the Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services website. If you […]

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PROCESS TO RESOLVE ISSUES OF OCCUPANCY AT PLC

Official statement issued by Department of Education and Training confirming outcomes of a Meeting on Friday 6th March. At the 6 March 2020 meeting between the Department of Education and Training, the Whittlesea U3A, the Men’s Shed and Peter Lalor Secondary College, it was acknowledged that each party is committed to supporting the local community and […]

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Important information on COVID-19

A message from Network U3A Dear Members of U3A, Presidents, and Secretaries There is a lot of news and comment happening across the globe about the current COVID-19 virus. U3A Network’s recommendation remains that members regularly look to the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for guidance, as the situation is changing quickly. […]

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