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INFORM The Official Magazine of U3A (UWA) Inc.

Issue 134 May - July 2019

PATRON: Emeritus Professor Alan Robson AO, CitWA

U3A (UWA) OFFICE

Opening hours Wednesday and Friday mornings. Please call ahead if you are planning a visit to ensure it will be staffed.

Loca on: Building 7, University of Western Australia, Princess Road Claremont, WA 6010

Post: U3A (UWA) Inc. University of Western Australia (M421). 35 S rling Highway. Crawley WA 6009

Phone: 6488 1857 Email : u3auwa@outlook.com Website: www.u3auwa.org

IN THIS ISSUE

Presidents Report 2

U3A Pioneers Farewelled 2

Catastrophic Conflagra on 3

My Ten Minute Story 3

Mongolia & Siberia 4

Rockingham Ac vi es 5

Joondalup Jo ngs 6

Regional Programmes 7

Get to know Denise Beer 10

Could be the next Editor 14

Fun and Games 15

U3A (UWA) Photo Compe on 16

U3A (UWA) COUNCIL CONTACTS

President: Valerie Buckley (9527 2911)

Deputy President: Stephanie Mitchell (0429 133891)

Hon Treasurer: Jean Duff (9342 0764)

General Secretary: Chris ne Oliver (0402 308 044)

Membership Secretary: Contact U3A (UWA) Office (6488 1857)

Inform Editor: Denise Beer (9279 2862)

Website Editor: Ron Mitchell (0439 919670)

Your Local U3A (UWA)

Region Contacts:

Canning River 9450 2398

Joondalup 9401 9630

Lesmurdie Hills 9453 1436

Melville & Districts 0419 919 993

Mid‐North 9370 5692

North Coast (Hamersley) 9409 1412

Rockingham & Districts 9593 9852

Swan Hills 9250 6292

Wanneroo 9206 1550

Western Suburbs 0414 767877

See pages to 7‐14 for informa on on

Regional Mee ngs/Groups

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Welcome to new members and returning members. You

s ll have me to confirm your membership to be en tled to

vote at the AGM. This year for the first me we elect the

President, Deputy President, General Secretary and General

Treasurer at this mee ng, and there is a mo on to change a

rule in the U3A (UWA) Inc. Rules as you’d have no ced in

the last Inform which had the informa on for the AGM.

Check on the Web Page if unsure.

As you’ll also no ce, Dr David Cox is to be Guest Speaker on

the day. Well worth coming for.

Many members recently a ended a specially convened

mee ng to determine the future of City Courses. It was

successful, with many well‐considered sugges ons from the

floor. City Courses will con nue and be revamped with the

assistance of a steering group set up to meet and work with

Alan. A great outcome!

U3A Members were invited to a free screening of ‘Woman

at War’ at Luna Leederville. All our allo ed ckets were

taken and the movie was enjoyed by those able to a end.

The movie is be in cinemas now. You will be advised of any

opportuni es like this by email.

As my term of Presidency comes to an end I can report that

the Online upgrade is in progress, that you have a pro‐

ac ve Publicity Group ensuring that the word about us is

ge ng out, that Regions are well represented by their

elected Delegates, not a bunch of ‘yes’ people, that the

Web Page is being kept relevant and interes ng and the

Choir is going from strength to strength. As well as this

there are many interes ng things taking place in the

regions and you are free to visit if something takes your

fancy. Find up to date programs on the Web.

I wish the incoming Execu ve every success and look

forward to con nuing to work with the Council as I take up

my posi on as delegate.

Be seen to be doing, then your friends will want to join you

as you Learn, Live & Laugh at U3A.

Valerie Buckley

PRESIDENTS REPORT U3A PIONEERS FAREWELLED

A group of members of North Coast U3A recently joined family and friends at a memorial service celebra ng the lives of Valrae and Alan Silverlock.

Val (85) and Alan (86) had been ac ve contributors to U3A since joining 25 years ago and, following a brief period in pallia ve care, they passed away within 24 hours of each other.

The popular couple were great raconteurs, renowned for their reminiscences of “the good old days” when kids could safely ride their bikes on Perth’s major roads and the State Shipping Service maintained a fleet cruising regularly up and down the WA coast.

Val served in a number of commi ee posi ons over the years and helped to dra U3A‐UWA’s first cons tu on.

Their daughter Wendy, who lives in Geraldton and son, Blair, now se led in Sydney, regularly a ended North Coast mee ngs during visits to their parents.

Said Wendy: “U3A meant so much to Mum and Dad. They described it as their lifeline when they re red and kept up their subscrip on right to the end as they said they enjoyed reading Inform, even when they could no longer a end mee ngs.”

Throughout this issue there are a number of items

submi ed by Ann Magtengaard of Mid‐North.

They are true recordings of proceedings as recorded by

court reporters. I hope you enjoy them and get a li le laugh

as you wonder at what was going through the minds of the

individuals. Thank you Ann.

A orney: She had three children, right?

Witness: Yes.

A orney: How many were boys?

Witness: None.

A orney: Were there any girls?

Witness: Your Honour, I think I need a different a orney. Can

I get a new a orney?

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A orney: All your responses MUST be oral, OK What school

did you go to?

Witness: Oral.

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If

If I could have back those minutes, would I do anything differently. Would I?

Would I change what I said, would I use words with more grace, and dignity, would I use words that showed a more caring side to my personality. Would I think first, and reflect and then choose each word with concern for my pa ent.

Would I make her know that she was important, that her feelings were important. That all that she had been through was understood and that she ma ered. Would I call her by name, and reach her by the tone of my voice. Would my body language show her my calmness and reliability. My availability.

It was what I had been trained for. To reach out, to be with my pa ents. To hear what they had to say. To reflect no judgement on their ac ons, their mistakes, even their craziness.

So why did she do it when I was on shi ? Was it because of me. Did she see my unwillingness to permit her to sink into the dark side, to become so ill she would not be reachable.

Had she seen deeper into me than I had into her. Was that why she tried to kill herself on my shi . Did she want me to stop her. Did she realise that I could take the ul mate care of her and for those moments in me I could just think for her and act for her.

What went through her mind as her eyes caught mine seconds before she tried to throw herself from the third story. The path concrete beneath her.

In the suicidal act she had embarked on she chose to do it near me,

Of that I was sure. It was no accident. Somewhere within her there was considera on of where she was, and who was close to her.

And I reacted, like a lion with her cub, and took charge. I forbade her to take that cri cal step in a voice so loud and so demanding, that she stopped, turned, melted, and fell backwards, as I ran towards her. She folded into herself and just gave herself permission to be totally cared for.

She had given up the will to care for, or about herself.

And that was ok.

There are always those moments when it is so difficult to bear our own life, when someone else is needed. And the relief to just allow those moments when someone else is in charge. It cannot last, we know that, and we do pick ourselves up and then use different behaviours to help ourselves, but for those precious seconds, those desperate few minutes the human spirit needs the gi of others.

So would I have done anything different, I have o en wondered that, somehow I don’t think I would. I think she knew that although her inner resources were gone she hoped for the protec on of other resources.

I know that that was the turning point in her life, and that she lived and learned, and like the unfurling of the petals of a flower she did find her way towards beauty again.

MY TEN MINUTE STORY ‐ LYN BARNETT

The U3A Mid North Writers Group meets every first Wednesday of the Month at the Morley Library at 2pm.

It is an a ernoon where we write, we listen, and we comment on the wri ngs of others. We share informa on about new Books/Films and yes, we do a li le homework in prepara on for the next mee ng.

An example of our wri ngs is “If” wri en by a member especially for Inform.

The scorching heat, The roar as a thousand jumbo jets As darkness blackened stricken towns With s fling smoke to quell your very breath.

The storm swept on, Ten kilometres in as many minutes‐ No me to gather treasures or look back. Just flee in any way you can.

A na on learnt, with anguished disbelief By Na onal media: By silver screen and broadcast voice Of devasta on and destruc on. And then, from every corner of this wondrous land,

Hearts swelled and fellow feeling, Came forth a mighty flood of aid To stand by Aussies in their hour of need. To simply lend a helping hand.

‘You just get in and do what you can do.’ The volunteers appeared, as if by magic, To feed the hungry flocks or house the homeless, With clothes to clad the back of those Who owned but what they stood in.

We saw, on those same silver screens, A hug‐and flee ng solace in another’s arms. A tear‐stained face‐when all was lost, For someone missing or a loved one gone.

And men and women came from far and wide To fight the holocaust with grim determina on With courage and with hearts of pure gold. A word was never truer than to call them heroes. Not just today, but for some me to come, Our challenge: to restore their lives And heal their hearts and minds. We will not fail And I for one, have never been so proud To be an Aussie Ann Magtengaard Mid‐North

CATASTROPHIC CONFLAGRATION

A orney: Do you recall what me you

examined the body?

Witness The autopsy started at 8:30 pm.

A orney: And Mr Denton was dead at the

me?

Witness: If not, he was by the me I finished.

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MONGOLIA & SIBERIA

The March edi on of the U3A Western Suburbs Newsle er promised members an interes ng programme of talks for the month, commencing with Judith Amey’s talk on Monday 11th recoun ng stories from her Mongolian & Trans‐Siberian Railway trip in 2018. Then an ar cle in the Subiaco Post the weekend before had a more detailed resume of the trip, together with a coloured photo of costumed Mongolian archers, to tempt a wider audience to join us at the Grove Library for Judith’s talk.

My personal interest in hearing about Judith’s travels was because my daughter Linden and her husband, Peter Hall, had also gone on the Trans‐Siberian Railway back in 1987, during the Soviet era. Many years later they lived and worked in Beijing 2006‐2008 when Peter was involved in Mongolian civil engineering projects. My family heard details and saw many photographs of their travels during this me, and Judith’s story was just as exci ng!

She was part of a small group tour that flew from Australia to Beijing, then on to Ulaan Baatar, the capital of Mongolia, to watch the NAADAM FESTIVAL. This is an ancient fes val showing off the skills of Archery, Horseracing and Wrestling by both men and women athletes, and young jockeys, as well as street parades and many marches.

A er the fes val the group drove by bus out into the desert for a few days in a GER – the Mongolian name for circular canvas and la ce‐wood ‘tent’ which we mostly know by its Russian name ‘YURT’ where they shared some of the local people’s nomadic life‐style. Some glorious photos of the green country‐side were shown, surprising many of us who were expec ng sandy deserts, and Judith’s photos of some of the wild animals here (Przewalski’s horses, Argali sheep, Demoiselle cranes, Steppe eagles amongst others) took my breath away! Judith’s power‐point presenta on and verbal descrip ons were absolutely magic and held the large audience spellbound.

A er Naadam, the group flew to SIBERIA, and were accommodated in the city of Irkutsk, for their Lake Baikal adventures, before finally boarding the train for the Trans‐Siberian trip to Moscow.

Time was running out for this sec on of Judith’s talk, and people had lots of ques ons to ask, so I hope we can hear more about this amazing train trip at a later date.

Thank you Judith for a truly fascina ng talk! Yvonne Doncaster

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ROCKINGHAM VISIT TO OPTUS STADIUM

It has been a long me tradi on that the Rockingham U3A Region holds ou ngs on the fi h Friday of the month. On 29th March 2019 thirteen members travelled by train to Elizabeth Quay and then boarded the Li le Ferry to Optus Stadium for a tour of the facility. The boat ride was in itself interes ng with the very quiet engine and the views of the rapidly expanding

East Perth area, together with a close‐up view of the Matagarup Bridge before passing under the magnificent structure.

A first glance at the Optus Stadium gives the impression that it is covered in dark wooden boards, but one realises that that it is rust‐coloured metal which acknowledges the colours of the Western Australia outback and the source of much of the State’s mineral wealth. The stadium has been designed to cater for AFL, Cricket, Rugby League, Rugby Union and concerts featuring interna onal stars.

The first port of call was the locker rooms of the Fremantle Dockers including their change rooms where players can jump straight into an ice bath or a jacuzzi a er the game. We were also shown the small auditorium where

the coach addresses the team and play back footages of their and their opponents footage on a large screen.

Seats in the stadium are larger than normal, being about the size of a Premium Economy seat on a plane. There are also 1000 TV screens throughout the venue showing the event, meaning you don't need to miss a second of the ac on when you go to get a drink or use the toilet. In addi on, there is a giant 340 square metre scoreboard screen at each end of the stadium. It is claimed that they are the largest in the southern hemisphere.

Not only is it a fan‐friendly stadium, but the venue is also a rac ve to corporate and V.I.P. guests. There are 200 premium seats that feature electric recline and look and feel more like airline business class seats than something you'd find in an arena.

In the so‐called “Locker Room", which is a bar and entertainment space on the ground level, V.I.P.’s can enjoy hospitality while watching the teams warm up behind a glass wall. When it's me for the game to start, the players will actually run out to the ground through this space. This is the only space of its kind in the country and the only other one in the world belongs to the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium.

Perhaps the most desired spot at the stadium is the hospitality suite behind the coaches’ boxes, where guests can watch the coaches in ac on during games. The audio from the box is even piped into the room if it is allowed by the coach.

The tour ends at the Sky View Lounge, a bar and event space on the top level. The highlight here is not the playing field but features a large outdoor terrace, looking out across the Swan River with beau ful views of Perth City. It's a per nent way to complete a tour of Australia's newest major spor ng venue.

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JOONDALUP JOTTINGS

Tour of the Water Police in Fremantle

On the 6th of March our Happy Wanderers Group paid a visit to the WA Water Police in Fremantle. As per usual we took the train to get there, the last bit walking up and down some “hilly” terrain. Our tour guide was officer Packard, who was also a

diver, currently injured and on light duty. We learned that this unit is responsible for the whole of WA since the unit up north had closed last year. They do search and rescue, respond to flare sigh ngs, Marine Radio listening watch 24/7, diving opera ons including in old mine sha s and some mes very murky waters, mari me inves ga ons, stolen vessels and motor enquiries. Unfortunately we could not get onto a boat for safety reasons but learned quite a lot.

+55 Seniors Expo at Lakeside Joondalup

On the 6th of February 2019 U3A Joondalup region took part in the +55 Seniors Expo at Lakeside shopping centre in Joondalup. The day started before 8am with se ng up the display and went officially from 9.30am to 2.15pm. Every hour 2 different members of U3A Joondalup region “manned” our stall and the whole exercise was a huge success! Many people came to talk to us and we got quite a few new members. Our Art group and the book clubs a racted the most a en on but there was a lot of interest also in all our other ac vi es.

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REGIONAL PROGRAMMES

CANNING RIVER REGION

General Mee ngs on the 1st.and 3rd. Fridays @ St Augus ne’s Church Hall, Cnr Park and Cale Streets, Como

Please NB: The “Philosophy Goes to the Movies” Group meet at McDougall House, Clydesdale St, Como

It would be much appreciated by Julia if intending par cipants in the Philosophy Group could kindly telephone the above number, before a ending the Sessions, to confirm that it will be held on the day.

May 2 Thurs 11am Perth Concert Hall MARK WIGGLESWORTH CONDUCTS Margaret 9457 3480 ELGAR’S FIRST SYMPHONY Booking at CRM Region 5 weeks Prior to Concert 9.40 am Pre‐Concert Talk (April 5 Mee ng) May 3 2pm Peter Flanigan OSCAR WILDE: FLAWED GENIUS Noel 0497 703 178 May 17 11.30 for 12 Members’ Lunch PINES RESTAURANT AT BENTLEY. Petra 9367 5904 May 20 2pm Julia Sullivan Philosophy Goes to the Movies. Julia 9351 9571 May 30 Thurs 11am Perth Concert Hall NICHOLAS CARTER CONDUCTS Margaret 9457 3480 ROMANTIC RACHMANINOV Booking at CRM Region 5 weeks prior to Concert 9.40 am Pre‐Concert Talk (May 3 Mee ng) Jun 7 2pm Belinda Stowell AUSTRALIA SAILING’S HALL OF FAME Diane 9315 1113 Jun 18 2pm Julia Sullivan Philosophy Goes to the Movies. Julia 9351 9571 June 20 Thurs 11 am Perth Concert Hall ASHER FISCH CONDUCTS. Margaret 9457 3480 TCHAIKOVSY’S VIOLIN CONCERTO Booking at CRM Region MENDELSSOHN VADIM GLUZMAN 5 weeks prior to Concert 9.40 am Pre‐Concert Talk (May 3 Mee ng) Jun 21 2pm Emma Assadi RICHMOND WELL‐BEING Norman 9367 5904 July 4 Thurs 11.am Perth Concert Hall DIMA SLOBODENIOUK CONDUCTS Margaret 9457 3480 ESSA‐PEKKA SALONEN “NYS” AND Booking at CRM Region TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONY NO 5 5 weeks prior to Concert 9.40 am Pre‐Concert Talk (June 7 Mee ng) July 5 2pm Annual Quiz FIERCE COMPETITION BETWEEEN Mary 9457 9334 OPPOSING TABLES OF EIGHT Jul 15 2pm Julia Sullivan Philosophy Goes to the Movies. Julia 9351 9571 Jul 19 11am Perth Stadium Conducted Tour and Lunch. Norman 9367 5904

LESMURDIE REGION

Date Time Subject Presenter 07/05/19 10am Biggest Morning Tea Members – Fundraiser 21/05/19 10am Club mee ng 10.30am Morning Tea 11am – 12 md The Stroke Founda on Jane Hung 28/05/19 10am Coffee Club TBA Members 04/06/19 10am Club Mee ng 10.30am Morning Tea 11am ‐12md River Systems of Australia Tony Donovan 18/06/19 10am Club Mee ng 10.30am Morning tea 11am‐12md Henry Ford Terry Harvey 25/06/19 10am Coffee Club TBA Members 02/07/19 10am Club Mee ng 10.30am Morning Tea 11am ‐12md Edgeworth David – A Life Peter Alcock 16/07/19 10am Club Mee ng 10.30am Morning Tea 11am ‐12md The Body in the Bag Robert Mead 23/07/19 10am Coffee Club TBA Members 30/07/19 TBA Excursion by Bus, des na on TBA Members

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JOONDALUP REGION

Wed 1 May Happy Wanderers – HMAS Ovens Barbara Houston Mon 6 May 11.00 Art Group Judy Hollinshead 1:15 Ethics/History Barry Lake Mon 13 May 11.30 Wiltshire – sites & phenomena Maureen Langston 1.15 Tales of a travelling nurse Chris ne Norman Wed 15 May Garden Lovers ou ng Win Tilbury Mon 20 May 11.00 Art Group Judy Hollinshead Book Club 2 Margaret Genoni 1:15 Book Club 1 Brenda Hugo Crea ve Wri ng Patricia Thomson Mon 27 May 11.30 Perth Rocks Norman Harrison 1.15 Indian Ocean from Birth Peter Alcock Mon 3 June 11.00 Art Group Judy Hollinshead 1:15 Ethics/History Barry Lake Wed 5 June Happy Wanderers Perth Mint tour Barbara Houston Mon 10 June 11.30 Great new ideas & spectacular flops Clive Paternoster 1.15 General talk on Alzheimers Sharon Richardson Mon 17 June 11.00 Art Group Judy Hollinshead Book Club 2 Margaret Genoni 1:15 Book Club 1 Brenda Hugo Crea ve Wri ng Patricia Thomson Wed 19 June Garden Lovers ou ng Win Tilbury Mon 24 June 11.30 Discussion about climate change Win Tilbury 1.15 Titanic Patrick Dick Mon 1 July 11.00 Art Group Judy Hollinshead 1:15 Ethics/History Barry Lake Wed 3 July Happy Wanderers Recycling Barbara Houston Mon 8 July 11.30 Stand and deliver Patricia Thomson 1.15 Sailing the Indian ocean in a small Yacht – Freo – Sth Africa and back Nigel Ridgway Mon 15 July 11.00 Art Group Judy Hollinshead Book Club 2 Margaret Genoni 1:15 Book Club 1 Brenda Hugo Crea ve Wri ng Patricia Thomson Wed 17 July Garden Lovers ou ng Win Tilbury Mon 22 July 11.30 MGTOW & women’s lib Warwick Connor 1.15 Organ & Tissue Dona on Jenny Duggan Mon 29 July 12.30 Lunch at Currambine Bar & Bistro Kate McTavish

Contacts 1st Book club Brenda Hugo 0418 85 9955 2nd Book club Margaret Genoni mmgenoni@iinet.net.au Art class Judy Hollinshead 0406 753 522 Crea ve Writers Patricia Thomson 0499 588 867 Ethics/History Barry Lake Garden Lovers Win Tilbury 0433 217 801 Happy Wanderers Barbara Houston 0417 961 045

A orney: How was your first marriage terminated?

Witness: By Death.

A orney: And by whose death?

Witness: Take a guess

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A orney: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you

performed on dead people?

Witness: All of them, the live ones put up too much of a fight .

A orney: The youngest son, the 20‐year‐old, how old is

he?

Witness: He’s 20, much like your I.Q.

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A orney: What was the first thing your husband said to

you that morning?

Witness: He said, where am I Cathy?

A orney: And why did that upset you?

Witness: My name is Susan!

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MELVILLE AND DISTRICTS REGION

Mee ngs are held on weekdays and generally last about 2 – 2½ hours with a break for refreshments. Your annual subscrip on to U3A allows you to a end mee ngs in this region, in all other WA regions and in the city (h p://www.u3auwa.org/) . At most mee ngs there is a modest charge of around $3‐$4 for room hire and refreshments.

Group Leader Tel: Day Time Venue Mondays Philosophy Trinka 0403607448 2nd Mon 9.30am MB Women’s coffee club Judy 0427409791 3rd Mon 10.30am JB Looking at books Ann 9457 1879 4th Mon 9.50am DDM Tuesdays Mahjong for beginners * Glenys 9332 5786 Tuesdays 11.30am KPH. Mahjong on Tuesdays Gary 0400114744 Tuesdays 12.30pm KPH. Going to the movies James 9272 4929 1st Tues TBA Luna Wri ng Life Stories 1 Gaye 9313 8308 1st & 3rd Tues 9.30am MB. 21st century literature Ann 9457 1879 2nd Tues 10am MB Poetry Sandra 9335 6703 3rd Tues 1.30pm MB. Men’s coffee club Kesi 9316 0359 4th Tues 10.30am Dome. Wednesdays Ukulele Erin 0416100146 Wednesdays 1pm MB. Current affairs forum Ian 9329 9058 1st Wed 9.30am MB . History Ian 9329 9058 2nd Wed 9.30am KPH. Wri ng Life Stories 2 Leo 0417923770 2nd Wed 9.45am MB. Music apprecia on Louise 9330 2630 3rd Wed 9.30am MB. World happenings Judy 0427 409 791 3rd Wed 9.30am KPH. Games Barbara 9364 4510 4th Wed 9.30am KPH. Wri ng for pleasure Angela 9330 1674 4th Wed 9.30am MB. Thursdays Intermediate Spanish James 9272 4929 Thursdays 9.30am MB. Fridays Mahjong on Fridays Glenda 0417847470 Fridays 9.15am KPH. Italian for beginners Norm 9417 4546 Fridays 9.30am MB. Melville Lectures James 9272 4929 3rd Fri 2pm MLF

VENUES – MELVILLE & DISTRICTS REGION MB Miller Bakehouse Museum, 7 Baal Street, Palmyra KPH Kadidjiny Park Hall, 72 Kitchener Road, Melville Luna SX Essex Street, Fremantle Dome Café The Esplanade, Deep Water Pt. Deli Di Mondo Café Hislop St., A adale Jamaica Blue Café Garden City (near David Jones) Melville LeisureFit Cnr Stock Rd & Canning Hwy, Melville (look for our signs)

MELVILLE LECTURES – 2pm at Melville LeisureFit

Friday 17 May Gregory Rowbotham ICRAR: Discovering the hidden Universe through radio astronomy Friday 21 June Dr Anil Subramanya Archaeology in the Indus Valley ‐ a bronze age civilisa on being excavated in India. Friday 19 July David Hounsome Making sense of modern art – a gallery guide’s personal journey” (His talk is illustrated with slides which cover a wide range of art including Van Gogh, the Mona Lisa, a fake Vermeer and pictures that changed the art world.)

*MAHJONG FOR BEGINNERS This 12 week course commences on Tuesday 14 May at 11.15am for 11.30am start at Kadidjiny Park Hall. Bookings essen al, contact Glenys on 9332 5786 for further informa on.

INFORMATION SESSION In early February we adver sed an informa on session in our region and were delighted to welcome 32 visitors. In one hour we gave them a brief history of U3A, its introduc on to WA and its present format. All our groups were represented and gave an overview of their ac vi es. Handouts were provided. Many people stayed on for our first Melville lecture for 2019 and the terrific a ernoon tea held a erwards.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES EXPO FOR OVER 55’s – 29 March Our region had a stall at this event held in Melville. It was a great opportunity to tell people about U3A and, in par cular, what Melville & Districts Region as to offer.

LONG TABLE PICNIC LUNCH – 5 April Following last year’s successful event, we held another picnic in the park and over 40 people a ended. This was a great opportunity for our members to socialise.

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MID‐NORTH REGION

MID‐NORTH REGION (May‐July 2019) Mid‐North members meet on alternate Mondays at Church of Christ Community Centre

at 68 Waverley Street, Dianella (opposite Centro Dianella)

May 13 12 pm A Short Poem or Piece of Prose I Love All Members 1.45 pm My Life in Science Lyn Beazley May 27 12 pm My Journey into the Kingdom of Plants Merv Hill 1.45 pm The Fenians Anthony Alborn June 10 12 noon Marathons and other Stupid Ideas Jo Penkin 1.45 pm Na onalism in Music J & J Barns June 24 12 noon School Days – a Significant Happening or Person All Members

1.45 pm Coast to Coast: Broome to Adelaide via the Tanami and Oodnada a Tracks Jenny Bevan

Jul 8 12 noon A Musical Interlude Ann Magtengaard 1.45 pm Making Sense of Modern Art: a Gallery Guide’s Personal Journey David Hounsome

Jul 22 12 noon Memory Lane Chris ne Smith 1.45 pm Ancient Rome Denise Beer

Film Club

Meets monthly on Monday mornings to view a recently released film – coffee/lunch a erwards. Contact Carol 9370 5692

Discussion Group Meets fortnightly on the Tuesday following our Monday mee ng for coffee/chat

10am, upstairs Myer Morley, at coffee shop.

Contact Margaret 9276 3081

Writers Group On the first Wednesday of the month from 2pm to 4pm in the Morley Library, some Mid‐North members exercise their brains

and have fun in their wri ng group. We compose short pieces which are shared with the group. Much can be learned from listening to other peoples’ contribu ons and from their kindly sugges ons about our own efforts. If other U3A members

would like to join us, they would be made welcome.

Contact Carol: 93705692 or Ginie Bristowe 0431 138 188

Excursions Will be discussed at mee ngs or contact Marie 0429 220 027 for further details

Lunch Group Members of Mid –North U3A gather every Second Thursday of each month to explore Perth’s various delicious dining op ons for a sociable lunch me get‐together. The aim is to sample a variety of cuisines. If U3A members from other regions would

like to join our friendly group,

contact Ginie Bristowe Mob. 0431 138 188

I have nominated to be the next President of U3A (UWA), so I thought I would give you a li le of my background. I was born in Victoria but have spent the last 42 years in WA. I am married to Jef and have three daughters, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Most of my working life has been in administra on in the not‐for‐profit sector. I have a Bachelor of Business in Accoun ng and Management gradua ng in 2003 as a mature age student, a ending university at the same me as my youngest daughter.

Since re ring I have been fortunate to have a number of overseas trips, I enjoying discovering the world and seeing sights I never thought I’d see.

As President I want to see City Courses increase back to previous numbers and the management systems go online to relieve the workload on the ever diminishing volunteers in the office. Be er s ll I would like to see more members volunteer in the office.

GET TO KNOW DENISE BEER

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NORTH COAST (HAMERSLEY) REGION

Mee ngs are held every Friday at the S rling Leisure Centre Hamersley, Cnr Belvedere Road and Lampard Street Hamersley. Contact Terry on 0401358026 for further informa on. The Walking Group meets at the S rling Leisure Centre Hamersley each Friday and at other mes at various loca ons. Contact Nina on 93095560 for details. Check the Website www.u3auwa.org for changes. On the fi h Friday of a month an ou ng is arranged and details are announced at the regular mee ngs.

3 May 11.30am Music Apprecia on – Andrew Lloyd Webber Terry Harvey 12.30pm Walking Group Nina Bronkhurst 1.15pm How to Make a Hole Whole Dianna Tar 10 May 11.30am Discussion Group Val Dekenah 11.30am Book Club Anka Babich 12.30pm Walking Group Nina Bronkhurst 1.15 pm The Solar System Revisited Peter Flanigan 17 May 11.30am Commi ee Mee ng 12.30pm Walking Group Nina Bronkhurst 1.15pm Capturing the Essence of Historic Places Michael Pelusey 24 May 11.30am Poetry John Buxallen 12.30pm Walking Group Nina Bronkhurst 1.15pm Chalk & Cheese‐ Explorers Stuart & Burke Terry Harvey 29 May 10.15am Ou ng to the Water Replenishment Plant 7 June 11.30am Music Apprecia on‐Members own selec ons Members 12.30pm Walking Group Nina Bronkhurst 1.15pm Historical Myths Brad Moore 14 June 11.30am Discussion Group Val Dekenah 11.30am Book Club Anka Babich 12.30pm Walking Group Nina Bronkhurst 1.15pm Something About Water ( C.Y.O’Connor ) Mike Lefroy 21 June 11.30am Commi ee Mee ng 12.30pm Walking Group Nina Bronkhurst 1.15pm The Treaty of Versailles ( 100th Anniversary) Jim & June Barns 28 June 11.30am Poetry John Buxallen 12.30pm Walking Group Nina Bronkhurst 1.15pm Construc on of the Narrows Bridge Duncan Robinson 5 July 11.30am Music Apprecia on‐Great Russian Composers Jim & June Barns 12.30pm Walking Group Nina Bronkhurst 1.15pm A Resilient Life Ros Anderton 12 July 11.30am Discussion Group Val Dekenah 11.30am Book Club Anka Babich 12.30pm Walking Group Nina Bronkhurst 1.15pm The Lusitania Disaster Chris Frame 19 July 11.30am Commi ee Mee ng 12.30pm Walking Group Nina Bronkhurst 1.15pm Professor Schwarz & His Viorama Richard Rennie 26 July 11.30am Poetry John Buxallen 12.30pm Walking Group Nina Bronkhurst 1.15pm The Kokoda Trail Phil Clover

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ROCKINGHAM AND DISTRICTS

Main mee ngs are held at Masonic Hall, Wanliss Street, Rockingham, first and third Fridays commencing at 1.30pm. Inquiries to David on 0421 811 450. For Group Studies mee ngs contact the Group leaders as listed below. (RL indicates Rockingham Library is the venue).

May 3 1.30pm Iceland – Fire and Ice Denise Beer May 17 1.30pm Food for the Mind Colleen and David Hardie June 7 1.30pm Indonesia: Our Nearest Neighbour Peter Flanigan June 21 1.30pm U3A China Tour 2016: Some Sights and Insights from the Middle Kingdom Peter Alcock July 5 1.30pm Art Gallery Guide David Hounsome July 19 1.30pm How to Keep Living at Home for as Long as Possible Samantha Spiro

Group Studies Mee ngs

1st Mon May, June, July 10am Topics and Talk Margaret 9505 6339 2nd Mon May, June, July 10am WA History (RL) Ann 9592 7386 3rd Mon May, June, July 2pm Poetry/Play Reading (RL) Diana 9593 2313 1st/3rd Tues May, June, July 2pm Mahjong (RL) Frances 9527 2920 2nd Tues May, June, July mes vary Cinema Visit Liz 9527 9471 1st/3rd Wed May, June, July 10am Open Learning Liz 9527 9471 4th Thur May, June, July 1.30pm Scrabble Group Wendy 9527 1560 2nd Fri May, June, July 10am Coffee Group Wendy 9527 1560 4th Fri May, June, July 12noon Lunch Group Colleen 0423393183

SWAN HILLS REGION Meets at 1.30 pm on Fridays at North Metropolitan TAFE – Midland Campus, Eddie Barron Drive off Lloyd Street, Midland in Lecture Theatre Block “D” behind the Administra on Block “A”.

Contact person: Maxine Wood: Phone 9250 6292.

May 3 Step Wells in India Paul Higgins May 10 I did this ….. last century Members May 17 A Session led by Swan Hills Discussion Group Is there an Australian Cuisine? Swan Hills Members May 24 Moondyne Joe & and Me Enderslea Farm May 29(Wed). Lunch 11.30 am at “The Camfield”, followed by Tour of Perth/Optus Stadium 1.30 pm May 31 Solar Panels & Ba ery Storage Workshop Craig Donohue June 7 My Life Story Cheryl Kicke ‐Tucker June 14 Saga of “The Sea Diamond” Tony Harding June 21 Sheep & Ca le Dogs in Australia Tony Donovan June 28 Mexican Straw Art Susana Edwards July 5 Kieran Kelly – Modern Day Explorer Janice Brooks July 12 Underwater Photographer Tammy Gibbs July 19 Christmas in July Parkerville Tavern July 26 Spanish Flu Epidemic Corry Donovan

Also: Morning Coffee Group: 3rd Wednesday Social Lunches: 5th Wednesday Cra Group: 3rd Tuesday Brain Game Training Group: 4th Tuesday Discussion Group: 4th Friday (prior to regular 1.30 pm mee ng)

(For mes and venues for these events, please check with our Contact Person or Secretary)

QUOTE FOR YOUR CONTEMPLATION

“Before you cri cise someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you cri cise them you are a mile away

and you have their shoes.”

Jack Handey—American humourist

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WANNEROO REGION

Meets at 1pm on the second and last Thursday of each month at the Wanneroo Recrea on Centre, 275 Scenic Drive, Wanneroo. The Petanque group operates on the 1st Thursday of each month from 10am to 12 noon, next to the Wanneroo Recrea on Centre. Tui on and boules will be provided. Bring your own if you have them. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch if you would like to stay. Inquiries to Constance on 9206 4098.

Book Club A meets at 1pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month and Book Club B meets at 10am on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, both at the Wanneroo Library, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo. Inquiries to Stephanie on 0429 133 891.

The Walking group “Wanneroo Wednesday Walkers” operates every Wednesday morning. The morning mee ng place, walking trail and star ng me may vary from week to week, so please contact Cheryl on 9306 1621 or Constance on 9206 4098 for details of each walk.

An Ac vity Day is held on the third Thursday of each month at the Banksia Grove Community Centre, 14 Grasstree Bend, Banksia Grove from 12:30pm un l 4:15pm. Ac vi es will include board games, si ng exercises, art and various ac vi es. Inquiries to Constance on 9206 4098 or Cheryl on 9306 1621.

A Philosophy and Ethics group, facilitated by Barry Lake, meets at the Wanneroo Recrea on Centre on the last Thursday of each month at 10.30am. Bring your lunch and stay on for the regular mee ng at 1.00pm. Contact Stephanie on 0429 133 891 if you wish to a end.

DATE TIME LOCATION EVENT PRESENTER MAY 2019 Thurs 2 10:00am Wanneroo Recrea on Centre Petanque Constance Tues 7 1:00pm Wanneroo Library Book Club A Stephanie Thurs 9 1:00pm Wanneroo Recrea on Centre Plant Diversity in WA David Coates Thurs 16 12:30pm Banksia Grove Community Centre Ac vity Day Constance / Cheryl Tues 21 10:30am Wanneroo Library Book Club B Stephanie Thurs 23 9:00am Wanneroo Recrea on Centre Mystery Day Tour Jan / Stephanie Sun 26 1:00pm Wesley Hall, Perth City U3A Lecture Ron / Stephanie Thurs 30 10:30am Wanneroo Recrea on Centre Philosophy / Ethics Barry Lake Thurs 30 1:00pm Wanneroo Recrea on Centre Global Educa on Via MOOC’s Judith Schrape JUNE 2019 Tues 4 1:00pm Wanneroo Library Book Club A Stephanie Thurs 6 10:00am Wanneroo Recrea on Centre Petanque Constance Thurs 13 1:00pm Wanneroo Recrea on Centre Are You Stroke Safe? Tina Hollis Tues 18 10:30am Wanneroo Library Book Club B Stephanie Thurs 20 12.30pm Banksia Grove Community Centre Ac vity Day Constance / Cheryl Thurs 27 10:30am Wanneroo Recrea on Centre Philosophy / Ethics Barry Lake Thurs 27 1:00pm Wanneroo Recrea on Centre Correc onal Facili es in WA Sean Kelly JULY 2019 Tues 2 1:00pm Wanneroo Library Book Club A Stephanie Thurs 4 10:00am Wanneroo Recrea on Centre Petanque Constance Thurs 11 1:00pm Wanneroo Recrea on Centre Forensics Brendan Chapman Sat 13 TBA Wesley Hall, Perth City U3A (UWA) Seminar Ron / Stephanie Tues 16 10:30am Wanneroo Library Book Club B Stephanie Thurs 18 12:30pm Banksia Grove Community Centre Ac vity Day Constance / Cheryl Thurs 25 10:30am Wanneroo Recrea on Centre Philosophy / Ethics Barry Lake Thurs 25 1:00pm Wanneroo Recrea on Centre Lifelong Learning Dr Maureen Helen

A orney: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?

Witness: Yes

A orney: And in what way does it affect your memory?

Witness: I forget.

A orney: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?

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WESTERN SUBURBS REGION

Western Suburbs Region meets on alterna ve Mondays at the Grove Library on the Corner of S rling Highway & Leake St, Peppermint Grove (Opposite Co esloe Central)

May 6th 1pm The Li le Islands‐ Croa a, Venice & Spinalonga Sheila Twine (the island of the leper colony)

2.30pm Aboriginal Rock Art and Geology Mike Donaldson May 20th 1pm Paid or Voluntary work Members short talks 2.30pm Bede & The Great Su on Hoo Shipwreck Georgina Pi June 17th 1pm Goldfields Road Trip Robert Towers 2.30pm The Extraordinary success story of WA Wines John Jens July 1st 1pm Ancient Rome‐from 753BC to 476AD Denise Beer 2.30pm History of footwear in Australia Cameron Kippen July 15th 1pm Japan Today Gabor Bador 2.30 The Place of Ethics in the 21st century Dr Julie Crews July 29th 1pm The Travelling Nurse‐Nursing in UK, The Bri sh Chris ne Norman

Army in Germany & around Australia 2.30 Making Sense of Modern Art: A Gallery guides personal Journey David Hounsome Forum Group

Meets alternate Mondays 9.30am in the Flax Rm at The Grove Library (Alternates with regular mee ngs) ‐ Contact Vlasta Thomas 0408 920 867

Cinema Group

Ou ngs usually once a month on Tuesdays – Contact Sue Barnes 0403 307 350

MOTO (Members on their own) An informal group that meets to share ac vi es – Contact Faye Jones faye.a.jones@hotmail.com

Spanish Group

10am ‐12pm First & Third Thursdays at Drabble House in Nedlands – Contact Jean Robinson jean64@bigpong.com

COULD YOU BE THE NEXT INFORM EDITOR

I have nominated for the Posi on of President of Council, if I am elected, I don’t feel I will have the me to dedicate to the

posi on of Editor of Inform or for ma er that it is appropriate either.

With this in mind Council is looking for a new editor for our very popular magazine. I am prepared to assist a new editor as

they feel their way. There is a procedure for the posi on and this will be up to date ready for the new person when they

commence. It is hoped that there would be a new person ready to publish Issue 135 due out by the end of July. I have set

an early deadline to giver the new editor more me to prepare the magazine to go to the printers in the first week of July.

I have found the posi on very interes ng and informa ve. It has given me the opportunity to learn more about U3A both

our U3A (UWA) as well as the worldwide organisa on. I have met some lovely and very dedicated people who volunteer so

readily of their me. This ensures that our U3A provides the membership with informa ve and interes ng programs in the

way of City Courses, seminars, City lectures and a variety of other interes ng social occasions and supports the regions to

provide local and interes ng programmes that meet their local needs.

If you think you might be interested in being the editor there will be a lot of support from Council and myself to make you

feel ready and able to do the job. Skills required are compu ng, with knowledge of a desktop publisher program, but in

fact the magazine has been published in Word prior to me taking on the job. I just feel a desktop publisher program

provides more flexibility for innova on.

Please contact me or your delegate or any member of council if you are interested in giving it a go. You will find it very

rewarding. We hope to hear from you very soon.

Denise Beer Editor.

Email me at jdbeer@iinet.net.au or call me for a chat to find out more of what is involved on 9279 2862

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FUN AND GAMES

PUT AND TAKE #10

Spirit

Trademark

Animal Shelter

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Poet

Frenzied

Winning Ribbon

Each answer is an anagram of the word above or below, put or take a le er.

Clues have been provided to assist with the correct answer.

Solu on Put and Take # 9 Median, Media, Maid, Dam, Edam, Medal,

Damsel .

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Word tabulated format with no tables please

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Submit to

jdbeer@iinet.net.au

A orney: Doctor, before you performed

the autopsy, did you check for a pulse

Witness: No.

A orney: Did you check blood

pressure?

Witness: No.

A orney: Did you check to for

breathing?

Witness: No.

A orney: So, then it is possible the

pa ent was alive when you began the

autopsy?

Witness: No.

A orney How can you be sure, Doctor?

Witness: Because his brain was si ng

on my desk in a jar.

A orney: I see, but could the pa ent

have s ll been alive, nevertheless?

Witness: Yes, it is possible that he could

have been alive and prac sing law.

Solu on to Clueless No.133 Across: Gazed, Quarrels, Beefy, Aligning, Edict, Sty, Pa na, Extend, Pen, Banal, Jeopardy, Vigil, Eggshell, Stays. Down: Squat, Basic, Wrong, Planet, Anecdote, Effacing, Satanist, Hilarity, Sap, Yen, Energy, Spasm, Creek, Cycle.

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U3A (UWA) 2019 PHOTO AWARDS

Photography Compe on Winners

Congratula ons to the winners of the compe on and our very great thanks to Cyrus Roussilhes for his work in judging the entries and his very thorough and informa ve comments. Cyrus has also donated the prizes. Each one of the top 3 winners and the two honourable men ons will receive one VIP pass to any Perth Learn Photography session of their choice, under 3 hours.

Cyrus’ comments for the winners are below, and the complete entries and comments will be displayed on U3A (UWA) Facebook and web page at our discre on.

First Prize went to Robyn McMahon.

Notes: Very good composi on, well balanced colour, highly interes ng subject ma er. Ligh ng is great. Clarity is spot on. Normally prone to clu er, however the detail works in this photo. Very good study on new growth a er bushfire.

Second Prize went to Peter Browne

Notes: Excellent focus, good example of a panorama. Good ligh ng on pelicans. Improvement would be to straighten the je y and allow for the buildings to be included in the image.

Third Prize went to Glenyse Robins‐Ward

Notes: Difficult shot to master. There is great detail in much of the image. The sky has great detail as well. Interes ng light flare coming from the lighthouse and good use of complimentary colour – lighthouse being red and sky being blue. Poten al room for a bronze men on if the image was submi ed at a higher resolu on.

Honourable Men ons (HM)

Ginie Bristowe: Notes: Well exposed background, subject a li le dark. The subjects head intersects too much with the dark colour of the background. A clever easy fix is to show from higher. Another sugges on is to shoot face on for portraits or to get closer. The closer you get with a smart phone the more the background is blurry.

Glenyse Robins‐Ward: Notes: Good perspec ve. Minimal reflec on on glass. White balance and nt are subjec ve. however, this could appeal to a good range of people. Original and interes ng reflec on on the water surface.

A further compe on will be announced soon. Gary Triffi

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