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U3A members enjoying a recent visit to Marine Rescue Base Merimbula Pictured preparing to inspect Sapphire Rescue III are (L. to R.) Brian Harrap, Ruth Harrap, Terry Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Ian Lugton. (Rear) Unit Commander Bill Blakeman, Brian Vearing

Be inspired with U3A! University of the Third Age, Sapphire Coast has over 500 members. In Term 3, commencing Monday 14 July, U3A is offering a broad range of over 50 creative new and continuing courses, workshops and activities for members. If you are over 50, why not engage in activities you always wanted to try, but couldn’t find the time?

New courses this term include Authors – Their Lives and Works, commencing with Dickens; Big History, which attempts to answer the big questions about our universe, our planet, life and humanity; and an exploration of Regional Red Wines of Australia. Some courses run indefinitely, others a few weeks, or there are one-day workshops or excursions to enjoy. Most courses are run in the day time and offered by members who donate their time.

Also new this term is Lunch with a Local Legend: a series of lunches with local identities held in partnership with ABC South East NSW. The first lunch on 7 August will feature Ron Finneran OAM. Ron, who features on the cover of the latest phone directory, will be interviewed over lunch, to air on local ABC radio.

Also on offer are nine new one off events. These include: a visit to old Pambula Court House and Police Station; a guided tour of the Shirley Hannan ‘gifted’ Exhibition; and a talk about how WIRES works.

Continuing courses available include: various foreign languages, Information Technology, supported travel opportunities, art, singing, philosophy, psychology, astronomy, Chi Kung, Yoga, Tai Chi, adventure and fitness walking, aquarobics, line dancing,cooking, making and listening to music, reading, history, linguistics, Mah Jong, Rummikub, Scrabble, crochet, patchwork, card games and cinema appreciation.

For more information contact Pat on 6495 4345 or check out the new Term 3 Newsletter online at http://u3asapphire.wikispaces.com

Elle Millsteed **Contact:** eloise.millsteed@gmail.com Publicity Officer or phone on 6495 9755 U3A Sapphire Coast