U3A Sapphire Coast

26/09/2023

If you have any friends or family who are thinking about joining U3A, let them know that soon is the time to take the plunge. If they join on or after 1 October their membership will be valid through to the end of December 2024.

And what a great time to join. There's so much happening in Term 4, with different One Offs or short courses on nearly every week. And then there's the Christmas Party on 13 December, which is always lots of fun and a great way to meet other members.

To join, go to our website - sapphirecoastu3a.org - and click on the Join or Renew Membership button. If they can't do this, Team Office members will be at the Tura Beach Centre on Friday afternoons ready to help.

Welcome to our site. Explore what U3A Sapphire Coast has to offer you. Find out about us, what's on and when.

26/09/2023

Hope you're enjoying the holidays U3Aers. Don't forget to check the program on our website - sapphirecoastu3a.org - for new entries for term 4. We've got some great one-offs happening througout the term.

First up, on 27 October is Bruce Leaver from Bermagui, who will be talking about Nomadic Continents ie basically how the earth as we know it was formed. Bruce's talks are always both highly informative and entertaining.

Then there's All the Kaiser's Men on Nov 3, a talk by historian, Bruce Gaunson, about German spies in Australia just before WW1.

Then, on 10 November, there's all the fun of a paint and sip, in which Sue O'Loughlin and Helen Stevenson, will give the group lots of ideas for turning bland, preprinted canvasses into unique works of art. All materials provided at cost.

On 17 November we'll welcome George Stone from Bermagui U3A. He'll talk to us about Artificial Intelligence and give us some hands on experience of using it.

And on Friday 24 November, and 1 and 8 December, there's a new short course that will give you an introduction to the game of Cribbage, led by Belinda Jermyn. If enough people are interested, this could turn into an ongoing course in 2024.

All the details you need about these are in the Program, and you can also enrol online in any of them at any time. If you have any difficulties with online stuff, don't forget the wonderful people from Team Office are at the Tura Beach Centre to help you every Friday afternoon from about 1.30 to 4.00.

Welcome to our site. Explore what U3A Sapphire Coast has to offer you. Find out about us, what's on and when.

25/01/2023

Hello and a Happy New Year!

Here’s our first newsletter for the year with details of the program for 2023, in addition to some interesting stories, and of course the crossword.

There's also a ‘how to' renew your membership if you haven’t done so already - it’s essential if you want to participate in our activities! In addition to the packed program with some new courses there are fascinating one offs for your enjoyment.

Both the Program Team and the Office team are appealing for assistance…. can you help? Do you know someone who might be interested? Details inside……

https://www.sapphirecoastu3a.org/_files/ugd/70fb17_f5cea495ed1e43aa8a818bddf6906695.pdf

20/12/2022

Hello All,

Here’s our last newsletter for the year and once again it's packed full of interest, including reports of activities to inspire your participation next year!

Remember membership renewal is now open, and courses are being added regularly, ready for enrolments - see details inside!

We wish you and yours a joyous festive season, and look forward to seeing you when activities resume in the week commencing 30th January 2023.

https://www.sapphirecoastu3a.org/_files/ugd/70fb17_4f8eaa60cc17449cbabd389e2401a2ab.pdf

24/11/2022

‘’Mindfulness” One Off Event

We have had a number of well attended one off events over the last few weeks. Last week around 20 people had the pleasure of hearing Neil Curry talk on the subject of Mindfulness. Neil stressed the importance of slowing down and paying attention to your surroundings and what you are doing. He also referred to the connectivity of everything in our environment. It was all presented so that it was easy to see how it could be related to our everyday lives.

It was also interesting to hear how he used the practice in his own life. He took us through two exercises that are designed to help concentration and relax that were simple and easy to do. All in all, it was an enjoyable afternoon and I hope he will be able to do another talk next year.

Sue O’Loughlin - Program Team Leader

22/11/2022

MEET THE CHEF AT TIDAL RESTAURANT

Owners Fi and Gavin, say: “we just love everything there is about the Far South Coast and absolutely delight in being able to showcase the amazing produce from our fabulous region”.

Come along and enjoy the company of other like minded U3ASC slow foodies whilst experiencing classically, French trained chef Gavin Swalwell’s lunch. Tidal products are local and sourced ethically to create “the best possible dining experience.”

Reportedly, Tidal’s food is the best in the Bega Valley, perhaps, for good reason…join us to make your own assessment.

Date: Thursday, December 8
Location: Beach St, Merimbula
Time: 11:30am for a presentation & conversation with the chef, for lunch at 12.30pm
Cost: Expect to pay $20 for Entree; $40 for Main & $15 for Dessert. Glass of wine $10
Book: Your place or for more information: [email protected]

TO ENROL LOG INTO YOUR MEMBER LOG-IN ON THE U3A WEBSITE:
https://www.sapphirecoastu3a.org/

20/11/2022

THE TROJAN WAR

New ONE-OFF EVENT: Friday November 25 at 1:30pm

The Trojan War is one of the best-known tales of Greek mythology but was it fact or fantasy or a combination of both? Today the terms 'Achilles heel' and 'Trojan horse’ are common expressions often used without understanding their origin.

This presentation charts the story originally ascribed to Homer and guides us through the causes, the events and the outcome of the war with some images and artefacts surprisingly held in Australia.

Course Leader: David Wardle
For further information contact: Sue O'Loughlin [email protected] or 0439 809 237
Venue: U3A Tura Beach Centre
Cost: $3.00

Book online OR at the Sapphire Club, between 1:30 and 3:30pm
TO ENROL LOG INTO YOUR MEMBER LOG-IN ON THE U3A WEBSITE:
https://www.sapphirecoastu3a.org/

18/11/2022

ONE-OFF REVIEW - IS GULAGA A VOLCANO?

Who would have thought that, to establish whether Gulaga is/was a volcano, you’d have to start 250 million years ago with the break-up of Pangea and the rift that ultimately created the Tasman Sea?
To a time when Merimbula was some 400 km inland and mountains were thousands of feet higher - or not even mountains at all!

But that’s what it takes and Bruce Leaver took us on a fascinating journey through the next 150 million plus years via subjects such as the different types of volcanoes, the different rocks that come out, or don’t come out, of the different types of volcanoes, how you can identify long gone volcanoes in a landscape, the erosion rates (very, very, fast) of volcanoes, and where all that eroded stuff went to.

The ultimate answer to Is Gulaga a Volcano? Bruce’s answer is No. It’s an igneous intrusion associated with a much larger volcano that eroded away some 90 million years ago.
And if you don’t understand that, come to one of Bruce’s talks next year and I’m sure you’ll catch up. He has some 14 talks he’s willing to give for us on topics as diverse as the emergence of grasses and fungi on the planet to (the one I’m hanging out for) When Birds ate Horses.

Sue O’Loughlin - Program Team Leader

18/11/2022

ONE OFF: MERIMBULA ESTUARY RAMBLE
Tuesday, November 22, 1.30pm – 4.00pm

Merimbula Estuary Ramble followed by a BYO picnic afternoon tea. Paddle along the edge of Merimbula Lake at low tide in search of hidden treasures like Moon snails, Sea Slugs, Shrimps, Hermit crabs, Rose-petalled Bubble snails, Octopi … there’s always special things to find.

We are fortunate to have two marine educators Alan Scrymgeour and Liz Allen to lead our ramble, providing assistance to find and identify the treasures of the sea. Come along and be part of this FREE EVENT 1.30 to 4pm with your AFTERNOON TEA! Make sure you bring reef boots or other footwear you don’t mind getting wet. Also, wear clothes and sunglasses to protect you from the sun. Bring your phones for recording what you have discovered whilst rambling. Let’s have some fun!

Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Time: 1:30pm start
Location: Spencer Park, Merimbula
Book: online at www.sapphirecoastu3a.org
or ring/message Sandy 0416 228 211 Program Team Co-Ordinator.

16/11/2022

Due to our ability to extend the booking date, reservations can still be made through this coming Sunday.

So why are you still waiting? Come celebrate with us at this FUN event, like we used to.

NOTE: In case you have any COVID worries, please be aware that the event will take place in the spacious auditorium.

BOOKINGS OPEN: U3ASC Christmas Party
Wednesday November 30 2022 at Club Sapphire
Commencing at 11:30am.

There will be a three-course Christmas lunch at noon.
Bring your dancing shoes as Paul Daynes’ band will be playing, as well as other entertainment we have organised.

Members - $20 per head
Purchase your own drinks

Bookings will open on October 17 and close on November 13, through: Trybooking EVENT https://www.trybooking.com/CDEZW,
or in person with the Team Office. (details in latest newsletter)

Please notify the event organiser ([email protected]) of any special dietary requirements before November 13.

14/11/2022

ONE-OFF COURSES

• Paper Plane Workshop
Course Leader: Sandra Coates
Friday, November 18, 1:00-2:30pm

• Merimbula Estuary Ramble
Course Leader: Sandra Coates
Tuesday, November 22, 1:30-4:00pm

• Pambula River Oyster Cruise
Course Leader: Bermagui U3A
Friday, November 25, 9:00-11:00am

• The Trojan War
Course Leader: Sue O'Loughlin
Friday, November 25, 1:30-3:00pm

LINK to one-off courses:
https://myu3a01.myu3a.net/cgi-bin/u3ac/u006?homeC13+/home/www/u3aspl -back-button

14/11/2022

Hello U3Aers,

Attached is November’s Newsletter - packed full of interesting stories and upcoming events…..

Happy Reading!

https://www.sapphirecoastu3a.org/_files/ugd/7cda56_2cd98d62dadd4968ad472881f0c67262.pdf