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Updated 15 September: We are now in lockdown until 70% of the NSW population has been double vaccinated and it is hoped that this target will be reached around the middle of October. As soon as we have a definite Continue reading Closed for face to face courses
Members who have elected to receive the Course Book by mail should receive their printed copy about the same time that it is posted online; on or about Friday 18 June. Update: We now know that the course book will Continue reading The Semester 2 Course Book will be available soon
Each year Northern Beaches Council holds a Seniors Festival, coordinating a program of activities focusing on health and mental stimulation, food and nutrition, multicultural and inter-generational relationships, technology, accommodation and local service options. The full program can be viewed here. Continue reading Northern Beaches Seniors Festival – 13-30 April
At the Sydney U3A AGM, held on 24 March, Ivy Edwards was awarded Honorary Life Membership for her work as a Northern Beaches region committee member, Newsletter Editor and Publicity Officer for a period of nine years. In her early Continue reading Ivy Edwards awarded Honorary Life Membership
TOPIC – Life Post COVID and the Future of Employment Dr Keith is one of Australia’s most influential global futurists and media commentators on national and foreign affairs. He appears frequently on Channel 7’s Sunrise program and is renowned for Continue reading A Special Presentation by Dr Keith Suter
People join U3A to engage with others and share a love of learning, and one of the best ways to do this is to join a course. This, however, can lead to disappointment when existing courses are full and vacancies Continue reading Can you help? We have a shortage of leaders in certain categories.
Certified as a diver in 1961, with a background that encompasses the military, commercial, scientific, and recreational diving sectors, Australian-based David Strike is a former Diving Instructor and Diver Instructor Trainer, and a regular speaker at international diving events. Founding Continue reading David Strike is the guest speaker at our AGM on 25 March
Nearly a month later than the originally scheduled date, 36 members gathered together for the Sausage Sizzle on Friday 5 February. The weather was absolutely perfect and everybody enjoyed the tranquil setting of Stony Range Botanic Garden, as can be Continue reading A Sensational Sausage Sizzle!
Northern Beaches member Geoff Taylor was featured recently in the weekly “Northern Beaches Review” magazine talking about his rewarding hobby of renovating kids’ bikes. It’s an inspiring article and you can read the full story here. Geoff is an active Continue reading Restoration Magic!
Topics of Interest at Newport (Page 37) Regrettably the first presentation in the ‘Topics of Interest’ lecture series on 3 February has been cancelled but the 23 February presentation ‘Paper conservation at the Maritime Museum’ will go ahead as planned. Continue reading Cancellation of presentation 3 February