Professor Bear

Professor Bear’s Interview

My interview with Don Langdon who is a Whittlesea U3A member of the e-book publishing course Monday at Whittlesea Library. Don: If you went down in woods today would you be in for a big surprise? Prof: No. Why would I go down… Wait a minute this not the way the interview is meant to […]

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Professor Bear at Trivia night

Professor Bear’s Continuing Adventures – U3A Trivia Night Thursday 2nd February My continuing adventures with the Whittlesea U3A never ceased to amaze me as I think to myself. Firstly, that fabulous trip to Lakes Entrance back in November. Not to mention the great lunch at the Groove Train and joining in Lilian’s line dancing. I […]

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Professor Bear’s first trip of Discover Melbourne Group 2

Hello Everyone On Sunday 19th February I went on my first Discover Melbourne trip with Marion Gaylord. I was so excited that I could hardly wait to see what the day had installed for me and the rest of the group. I woke up really early because we had to be at South Morang train […]

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Professor Bear’s journal ‘Discovering Melbourne’ with Mary

My anticipation and expectation about the ferry ride to Port Arlington had finally arrived. We are going on a special trip this Sunday. Mary has been busy getting the tickets ready as well as our numbers and of course the U3A flag which were packed in the backpack. I overheard there are thirty-three U3A members […]

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Professor Bear at exercise class

Professor’s Journal- Exercising One of my favourite times of the day is sitting beside Mary whilst she reads her many emails. Today was no exception there was an invitation from Ida, a retired physiotherapist with many years of experience in rehabilitation, who is our U3A exercise tutor and offers supervised exercises that are even suitable […]

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Friday, another fun day at U3A

November 11 – Remembrance Day What fun it is being adopted by these active members. Always on the go and today is Friday. Margaret Cassidy’s class ‘The Busy Hands Circle‘ have asked me to join them. These ladies were all being active doing things with their hands. Members were knitting, sewing and even crocheting and […]

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Professor Bear – Chapter 1

Day 1 – Friday, November 19, 2016 Today’s cooler weather is such a relief after yesterday’s 30 degree heat; far too hot for me in my fur coat. Pam and Richard, who have been looking after me these last few days, have told me I can come on their WU3A Lakes Entrance Trip.  I am […]

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Professor Bear – Chapter 2

Day 2 – Friday, November 20, 2016 Saturday and my adventurous journey continues. What a breakfast I am having, this Motel is just the best! Eggs, Bacon, cereal, juice, toast I have eaten the lot and then joined everyone on the coach to go to Omeo.    We are going to Omeo and Allen reminds […]

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Professor Bear 2

Lillian’s line dancing class When do all my new friends sleep, it is now Thursday evening and it is time to line dance with Lilian at May Road. More photos and I thought I could just sit back and watch the entertainment. No! Everyone had me up line dancing. I was taught how to do […]

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