Group News
Group Coordinator News
Interest Group News: As group coordinator I am always interested in starting new groups. If anyone has any suggestions on different groups, please get in touch.
We had to cancel the Dancing group for lack of interest, but as always happens there has now been interest shown. After Christmas we may think about starting it again if the interest is still there. As usual, the problem is the shortage of men (where are you men?). If you feel that you would like to learn to ballroom dance, please do get in touch.
Sue McPhee 652766
Circus Skills 5 week Short Course IS BACK
If you enjoyed the amazing circus skills that were on display at the AWAKE u3a Christmas Celebration and Talent event, then you can join our new 5 week ‘Introduction to Circus Skills Course which will run in the spring. Skills to be covered will include juggling, plate spinning, devil stick tossing, diablo throwing, hoola hooping, balloon modelling and even tightrope walking. Lots of laughter is guaranteed! The five-week programme will take place at Willerby Library, 10.30am to 12 noon on Fridays commencing on 17th May. Cost £2 per session. Places are limited. Please contact Gary Hughes to book a place.
Rejoo Daniels is also currently researching the possibility of starting a Robotics Group. A number of u3a groups have a Robotics interest group and build models for a variety of competitions (robot wars!) see page 14 in the Summer edition of the 'Third Age Matter's magazine for an update.
If you are interested in a Robotics Group, contact Sue McPhee (652766) who will let Rejoo know.
Sue McPhee
We now have quite a few venues for groups to use, for example Men in Sheds, Anlaby Village Hall and others.
If you have an idea for a new group or feel that you could lead a second group please get in touch with me. You will get help and support and also a feeling of achievement when your idea is successful.
Don’t forget the u3a is all about passing on our knowledge or interests to others, giving as well as receiving.
Sue 652766
Group Leader News
The Luncheon Club is looking for a new leader to replace Heather Brabiner, who ran her group so successfully. If anyone is interested in running this very popular group, please contact Sue McPhee (652766).
The Family History group is now meeting alongside the Computer group, on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at The Beech Tree. New members are always welcome.
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NEW GROUPS!#
Ideas for new groups are always needed. I am sure there must be lots of ideas out there, so do please let us have them.
We would like to see if there is any interest in bringing the Gardening group back. I have had an offer from a lady who may be willing to lead this group.
We are also hoping to start new beginners’ groups in French to complement the existing groups that are oversubscribed. If you have an interest or activity that we do not have a group for, there may be one in a neighbouring u3a.
Please contact Sue McPhee (652766) if you have ideas for a new interest group. BE ADVENTUROUS - have a chat with any of the existing interest group leaders, all of whom are volunteers, and you might find it’s not as daunting as you think!!!!
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