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August Birthdays

Happy Birthday to all our August members From left to right  Montse Becker, Geoff Grace, Val Marlow, Peter Cleary, Jenny Loring, Margaret Mitten, Jim Kookmendis, Daphne O’Hea, and Marina Palmer

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ART FOR FUN

Beryl Clark spoke at the August morning tea about Fun for Art. About 6 years ago, sisters, Rae and Robyn suggested an art class be included in Whittlesea U3A’s program. The aim of the class was to provide a supporting venue where members could practice and experiment their art using whatever medium they wanted and […]

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We need your support -City of Whittlesea is leading this important campaign to reduce the harmful effects of poker machines.

Dear community leader   Help us reach 10,000 signatures.   We need your help to support the campaign to reduce harmful poker machines.  We are calling for: – Fewer poker machines – Reduced operating hours at poker machine venues – ‘Con-free’ poker machines City of Whittlesea residents are losing $293,000 to pokies EVERY DAY!  Poker machines […]

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TIME CAPSULE 2040

As part of the Whittlesea 2040 project, we are creating a time capsule to capture the communities’ messages and visions for the future. We are encouraging local groups and clubs to participate in the project by submitting a piece or pieces for the time capsule. We are asking, what you love about your local area […]

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Book launch

Author Bryan McNally will launch his new book: The Vytautas Pursuit: A Jack Carpenter Novel. This is a dizzying pursuit through Roman times, medieval Eastern Europe, to present day Lithuania as Jack strives to recover crown jewels lost for over half a millennium. The Book Launch is at the Mill Park Library on Sunday 29th July […]

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July Birthdays

Happy Birthday to all our July members From left to right; – Mary Renshaw, James Gori, Shaun O’Brien, Ann Carbis, Charlie Delia, Dianne Germaine, Afroditi Toso, Janice Hill, John Crowe and Charlie Delia on the floor’

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The Nanak Project

The Nanak Project is about creating cultural bridges with the Sikh community and Victoria Police. Event Submission Form 2018

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Class changes

ITALIAN CLASSES WITH ANTONIO 181MON13 – ITALIAN TOTAL BEGINNERS 184THU20 – ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE  CLASSES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF TERM 3 AS ANTONIO IS ON HOLIDAYS CIAO E  BUON VIAGGIO  WATER AEROBICS – MILL PARK 182TUE01 & 184THU13 THESE CLASSES WILL BE CANCELLED FROM SAT. 30TH JUNE 2018 FOR APPROX. 20 MONTHS WHILE […]

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Beware carbon monoxide – A silent killer

https://www.esv.vic.gov.au/campaigns/beware-carbon-monoxide Beware carbon monoxide – A silent killer – Do you use a gas heater? Gas heaters can be deadly if not maintained properly. If gas heaters are faulty or poorly maintained they can leak carbon monoxide (CO). CO is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas resulting from the incomplete combustion of hydrocarbon fuels. Carbon monoxide spillage can be […]

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“Discussion Over Morning Tea” – 28th May, 2018

Our discussion group was attended well but unfortunately we received a large number of apologies who were unable to attend due to other commitments; but  at the same time, we were pleased to note that the group has grown. We also welcomed newcomers as a result of the Whittlesea Volunteer Expo that was held on the previous Friday 25th […]

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Congratulations to the Whittlesea U3A Choir

On June 16 the Whitlesea U3A Choir and Ukulele players performed at the Mernda Cultural Fusion Festival. As well as enthusiastic applause, their performance received great praise from the organisers. Local Member of Parliament, Danielle Green got up and joined in with the choir as they sang “All My Loving”. Later Danielle sang a solo […]

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Body Worn Camera Information

On Tues 29 May Michael Murray attended an update on the Epping PS pilot. In summary “ Police members and the public are positive in the advantages and protections “.   From July the roll out to all Vic Police Stations will commence and finished mid 2020. The Project Team will from, time to time, […]

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Bendigo Bus Trip

     BENDIGO DAY TRIP Wednesday 19th September 2018 Depart Epping Memorial Hall 9.00am sharp                                                     Stopping at Kyneton for morning tea (provided) Lunch will be provided at BENDIGO R.S.L. (drinks at own expense) free time after lunch to explore                                       […]

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Another scam

I wanted to let everyone know that in the last few days I have been the victim of a scam. I wanted to let you know so that this can be communicated through Whittlesea U3A with the endeavour that others don’t get caught like me. I had a recorded Automated message on my voice mail […]

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June Birthdays

Happy Birthday to our June members  Left to right;- Colin Walker, Jim Keast, Fred Punt, Diana Torcaso, Judy Beck, Mia Jenkins and Lilian Kwiatkowski.  Charlie Delia sang ‘Happy Birthday’                                                      […]

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