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Vale Joyce Reid

  It is with deep sadness we announce one of our founding members, Joyce Reid, passed away 25 March 2016. Joyce loved and embraced U3A.  Early on she joined the committee of management holding positions such as Course Coordinator, Publicity Officer and representative for the Riverside Committee. During her many years at Whittlesea U3A Joyce […]

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Knitters Group make short list for Leader Local Grants

The Whittlesea U3A Knitters Group meet every first and third Wednesday of the month in Mill Park Lakes.  The group has made a submission to the Leader Local Grants for funds to support their knitting for charity.  Their submission  has been selected in the short list for members of the local community to vote for their […]

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Letter from WU3A President

The following is a letter from the President Whittlesea U3A to all members   Dear Fellow Members,   I wish to formally advise you that I will be standing down from the position of “ President “of Whittlesea U3A Inc. after 7 years as its leader, at the 2016 Whittlesea U3A Inc. Annual General Meeting […]

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Congratulations Silvana and Ron

Congratulations to Silvana Di Battista and Ron Harvey on their marriage earlier this month. Ron and Silvana have been leaders of the WU3A choir for nearly six years and have participated in many of our activities through these years. The Whittlesea U3A Choir was delighted to be asked to sing at the ceremony. Many other […]

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City of Whittlesea Community Festival inc U3A Choir

The City of Whittlesea Community Festival is being held Sunday 20 March 2016 at the City of Whittlesea Public Gardens, Barry Road, Lalor. The event will be held between 12.30pm and 9.00pm The Whittlesea U3A Choir will be performing at the Community Festival at 1.20pm on the Harmony Stage.  To view the flyer – click […]

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Theatre Group – Singing in the Rain

  A new theatre group is being proposed. The group is expecting to make the opportunity for members, family and friends to attend a live theatre production once per term. The first production for 2016 is Her Majesty’s Theatre Wednesday 25 May 2016 Commencing 1.00pm Further information – click here A group booking would enable […]

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Film Night with Pam Last Friday of the Month

  Enjoy the movies, a night out with good company…   Pam’s film group meets on the Last Friday of the Month   Epping Urban Diner Restaurant  food court Epping Plaza  5.15 pm to have a coffee or something to eat choose which film you wish to see   Epping Reading Cinema Corner High & […]

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Bundoora Homestead Activities 2016

Bundoora Homestead Teavotion February 26th 2016 – April 3 2016 ACTIVITIES AT BUNDOORA HOMESTEAD in FEBRUARY and MARCH 7-27 Snake Gully Drive Bundoora MEL: 19G2   CRAFTERNOONS Sundays  6th,13thand 20th March 1pm to 4pm Free sessions are being held to learn different craft techniques. Bookings not required

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Picnic Day with Whittlesea U3A

Yan Yean Picnic Day with Richard and Pam On Monday March 14th 2016, Labour Day Public Holiday, Richard and Pam have organised our annual picnic day at Yan Yean Reseroir Park. Bring your friends and come along. We meet at the Rotunda. The entrance is in Reservoir Road Yan Yean near Arthurs Creek Road and […]

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Woop Woop Coach trip with Richard and Pam

Day tour by Coach to Woop Woop Sculpture Garden   On Wednesday April 13th 2016 Richard and Pam have arranged a coach tour to visit the Woop Woop Sculpture gardens and lunch at the Cumberland Hotel. The coach departs Epping Memorial Hall at 9 am on Wednesday 13th April 2016 and arrives back at Epping […]

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Congratulations Joy Chatfield Whittlesea Citizen of the Year

Joy Chatfield, long time Whittlesea U3A member, has been named joint winner of the City of Whittlesea Citizen of the Year Award with Bruce Batten.  Joy was a founding member of Whittlesea U3A and has made significant contributions to this organisation. The following is an extract from “Now, Then and In Between” Joy’s involvement in the […]

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Sinners Breakfast

Sinners breakfast – first (generally) Sunday of the month Sinners Breakfast will include a special Breakfast Menu to choose from including a small glass of Juice and Tea/Coffee    Venue:        Sinners Family Restaurant Address:      3/737 Plenty Road, South Morang, Mel 183 F12  Date:         1st Sunday of the month (with some exceptions – refer dates below) […]

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Breakfast with Friends at Growling Frog Golf Club Restaurant

enjoy breakfast at the golf club…   BREAKFAST WITH FRIENDS AT GROWLING FROG GOLF CLUB RESTAURANT Held on the last Sunday of the month with Pat and Geoff Sunday breakfast (previously held at the Whittlesea Golf Club) has been relocated to the Growling Frog Restaurant at the Growling Frog Golf Club. It would be great to […]

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Morning Tea

Our first Morning Tea for 2016 is Monday 1 February, at the Epping Memorial Hall commencing 10:00am then every month until December.     Whittlesea U3A members, volunteers and friends come together at a monthly morning tea on the first Monday of the month at 10am. Bring a friend and they will be welcomed also. This is an opportunity to […]

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