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SEPTEMBER news issued 1 Oct 2019 PATRON - Councillor Dawn Crichlow OAM

Inside this Issue Management Committee

E X EC UT IV E:
 Important Dates President Marvin Summers
 Members - Identity Badges Vice- President Jenny Broughton
Secretary Michael McDonald
 Membership Fee Increase for 2020 Treasurer Sally Gemmell
 New Class for 2020 - SELF O RD IN AR Y : Alice Fairley
Paul Miles
 A Workshop too good to refuse Neil Marshall
Kathleen Power
 Lunch Get-together
 Toowoomba - pics Officers and Volunteers
 Social Activities Class Coordinator Alice Fairley
Office Coordinator Kathleen Power
 Theatre Outings Fire Warden, Australia Fair Lyn Sturm
Social Convenors Margaret Karakatsanis
Pat Jones
Newsletter Publisher Marvin Summers
How to contact us We are grateful to the Office of Hon Rob Molhoek MP for
Southport for the printing of this Newsletter.
Office:
Level 1 (Shop 1074), Australia Fair, Southport President’s Message
Phone: 07 5591 6671
Welcome aboard Kath on becoming a member of the
Margaret Street Venue: Management Committee. Kath volunteered at the General
Meeting to fill one of the casual vacancies on the Management
Phone: 07 5532 1516 Committee until elections of a new Management Committee is
held at the AGM in March 2020.
Address all correspondence to:
The increase of 2020 Membership fees by $10, effective from
The Secretary 1 October 2019 when we take 2020 registrations, was approved
U3A Gold Coast Inc at the General Meeting, together with an automatic increase in
PO Box 3365 accordance with the minimum CPI figure at the end of
Australia Fair Q4215 September of each year, rounded up or down to the nearest
Email: u3agoldcoastinc@bigpond.com dollar. This CPI increase will apply to New and Renewal annual
Web: u3agoldcoast.weebly.com registrations and Semester 2 New registrations.
Facebook: U3A Gold Coast Inc Southport As we are heading towards the end of 2019, we will be asking
for volunteers to help finish the painting at Margaret Street
Office Hours: which is anticipated to be done in the first week of when we
close down. So, my friendly members in Margaret Street, get
9.00am-3.30pm : Monday to Thursday
ready for this big ask - won't be long before you hear - you can
9.00am-3.00pm : Friday see the difference it has made to the lower level.
Marvin Summers (President)

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IMPORTANT DATES Members Identity Badges

 QUEENS BIRTHDAY RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2020 -

well, don’t forget to bring your badge in for
7 October - Public Holiday stamping to prove you are a paid up member
for 2020. It will be a GREEN stamp for 2020:
 VOLUNTEERS & TUTORS LUNCH
Friday 25 October
No Classes held - Office closed

 CHRISTMAS PARTY - LUNCH

Thursday 28 November to be
held at Southport Bowls Club
No Classes held - Office Closed GREEN is the stamp colour
 SEMESTER 2 - END FOR 2019 for 2020

Friday 6 December 2019

Thank you, Management Committee

Fee Increase - 2020 Membership Registrations

It was resolved at the General Meeting held on 17 September that Membership fees for 2020 be
increased by $10. We will be taking Registrations for 2020 from 1 October this year, so BE
QUICK IF YOU WANT TO ENROL INTO THE CLASS OF YOUR CHOICE FOR NEXT YEAR NOW -
it will be first in, first served.
Membership fees are now as follows:
 RENEWAL $75.00
 NEW $85.00

For your information and I encourage members to view the Minutes of the General Meeting which can be
found on our Web Site by clicking onto the following link:
<https://u3agoldcoast.weebly.com/general-meertings.html>

New Class for 2020 - SELF

Become yourSELF in a fun environment - built on words with a twist. You'll go home 'on a high'
because you have enjoyed yourself and laughed so much, and learnt something possibly useless
but fun - you'll learn to like yourself, to express yourself, gain confidence and work wonders on your
self esteem.
S = self, E = esteem, expression, L = laughter, learning, F = friendship, facts.
Class details : 1st and 3rd Wednesday in the Study Room at Australia Fair from 9.00am to 11.00 am

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A 'WORKSHOP' too good to refuse!
The U3A Advanced Ukulele Group were
offered at short notice by the talented Cathy
Welsford and Ange Smith of 'The Wild Women
of Anywhere Beach' Ukulele Group to hold a
Strumming Tricks and Tips workshop which
was held on Saturday afternoon 21 September.
The anticipation and excitement of our
Volunteer Tutors and fellow members of the
U3A Ukulele groups were not disappointed and
spent a captivating three hours absorbing
information and skills to broaden their
experience.
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It provided the opportunity to learn about Percussion
Strumming Techniques which included 'chunking',
'triplets' and 'flourish or roll'.
The skills we were taught will, with considerable
practice, enable us to teach other members of the
U3A Ukulele groups in the future.
Cathy and Ange treated us to a couple of unique
songs they have written and recorded themselves -
most enjoyable.
The Advanced Ukulele group would like to thank
U3A for allowing us to access the hall on a Saturday
afternoon to conduct this workshop.
Monthly Lunch Get-togethers

NEXT LUNCH:
Date: Saturday 26 October 2019

Where: KOKONUT WILLEY'S

GRAND HOTEL, LABRADOR

11.30 am for 12 noon

Toowoomba trip

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

U3A took up whole of the coach and the
day turned on the perfect weather for
everyone to enjoy the beautiful display of
flowers that Toowoomba proudly celebrates
every year.

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Social Activities

NORTHERN RIVERS DAY TOUR

Get your cameras ready for the opportunity to take

amazing photos.
Travelling from the Gold Coast, we go around the Hinze dam, heading south
to the picturesque rock formation and waterfall of the Natural Bridge where
you will have morning tea.
In the heart of the Tweed Valley, at the foothills of Mount Warning is
beautiful rain forest, paddocks and wildlife. In one of the breathtaking valleys
is Chillingham where you will find Buck’s Farm and can buy unique and often
unheard of fruits.
Its hard to leave this amazing farm, but we need to go for lunch, which is a
surprise but you will get a hot meal with tea/coffee and then we will follow the
coastal road with glorious views back to the Gold Coast.

When: TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER

Pick up: 7.45am for 8.00am outside
Southport RSL Club (Palmers Coaches)
Cost: $60.00 includes morning tea and lunch
$5.00 deposit paid in full by FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER

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Theatre Outings
ROALD DAHL'S

CHARLIE & THE

CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Step inside a world of pure imagination and
book to see Roald Dahl's 'CHARLIE & THE
CHOCOLATE FACTORY”.
It promises a delectable treat featuring songs
from the original film, including Pure
Imagination, The Candy Man, together with a
brand new Broadway score.

COMING TO THE LYRIC THEATRE IN 2020

We have a small allocation of seats at the following prices:
Seniors Concession / Children $70 per ticket
Non-concession $90 per ticket
Our booking is for:
1.00 pm TUESDAY 14 APRIL 2020
However, full payment is required by:
FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019
Early payment is necessary as the Theatre requires full payment
mid-January 2020 when U3A is closed, and I will be away from
late November 2019.
Please make a diary note of this payment date when making your reservation.
This musical will be fun and the staging memorable. Get ready for the
chance to experience the wonders of Wonka !
Book NOW for an enjoyable afternoon in APRIL next.
Thank you – Patti Pick (Convenor)

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