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NEWSLETTER - TERM 4, OCTOBER 2012

President’s Report T4. 2012 Hello everyone, welcome to Term 4. Scary, but true, we will soon be sending Christmas cards!

Another wonderfully busy term has come and gone, with the grand finale being the official opening of our Tura Beach premises. There was a lot of activity leading up to the opening and the place was a credit to those who have worked so hard. Rob McAlister and Liz Sweaney have worked their ‘butts’ off and I thank them on behalf of all the members. We had a working weekend when the initial scrubbing, painting and general cleaning was done by a happy band of volunteers. There were quite a few, so please have a look at who they were next time you visit our premises. Their photos are on the wall.

We also had the offer of quite a few donations and we gratefully thank those who offered. Anne Smith has given us a fridge and a plasma TV, Wow! How good is that? We now also have a HD DVD player for use as required in our U3A courses.

The opening was a great success and the responses from members on the appearance and practicality of the venue were all very positive. We already have groups using the facility and some have even booked for 2013, which makes us very happy.MP Andrew Constance and Mayor Tony Allen attended and both addressed the meeting. FederalMP Mike Kelly sent his apologies. Andrew Constance directed us to funding that may be of assistance to us and both he and Tony Allen offered their support. We also received a sponsorship grant of $500 from Southern Phones. We will set up a lending library on the honour system, and a trading table is possible. We also hope to hold art exhibitions in the future. Contact either Liz Sweaney or myself if you are interested in booking the venue.

I had three members ask if there would be any interest in running: 1) another cooking group, with a different direction to Lynne’s, 2) learning to crochet - I’m in! 3) Pottery, working with clay – would need a space to do it, e.g. a shed or similar. Look for details under ‘Expressions of Interest’.

The usual flurry of activity continued onward, with many groups carrying on their usual courses, and our ‘One Off’ events proving to be a great success. I attended the Library eResources and was astounded at what is available. It will be held again so keep a look out for it. I also received glowing reports from the ABC visit and the CPR course. The Rural Fire Brigade Service event will be held in T4 as it had to cancel in T3.

As this is the final newsletter for 2012, I would like to wish everyone my very best wishes for the Christmas period. Stay safe, be well and be happy and thank you to everyone for your selfless involvement in our U3A community.


 * // Laughter keeps you healthy & happy – you can’t grumble while you are laughing, so, as the kids say ‘LOL’ (laugh out loud) //**
 * Judith **

GENERAL INFORMATION Page 1 U3A and licensed instructors Michele and Peter Bootes recently joined forces to present a hands-on CPR Course at the Pambula Life Saving Club, for both U3A members and members of the public. Participants learned about patient assessment, CPR, the use of a defibrillator and basic emergency first aid procedures. Michele, who runs accredited courses as well as providing presentations for community groups said, “Knowing at least basic first aid skills can really make a difference in an emergency”. During the three hour course, Michelle and Peter generously shared their knowledge and experiences. Everyone had the opportunity to practice CPR on mannequins, take care of an unconscious patient, and become familiar with the use of  defibrillators, now increasingly found in public spaces. Michelle stressed the importance of skills practice and the value of regularly refreshing your first aid knowledge. There are plans to hold a first aid course in term 1 next year, to be run once again by Michele Bootes. **Watch for the details in your Term 1 Newsletter** **!** || Twelve U3A members with three guests met at the Littleton Café for coffee and scones, prior to the visit to the ABC Studio. The group was warmly welcomed into the Studio by ABC personnel. In the producer’s office we were shown the development of programs and the listener phone call system, used for talk-back and programs such as the gardening show. Moving into the larger broadcasting studio, we met with Ian Campbell, the Regional Manager and morning presenter. Ian talked to us of many aspects of radio broadcasting. The group raised many questions of interest to all of us, to which Ian responded with great product knowledge. It was good to put a face to the voice that we hear each day, be it entertainment or the broadening of our wider knowledge of our beautiful South Coast. Well done ABC. || ||  Page 2
 * [[image:CPR.Jpg]] || **CPR for OVER FIFTIES GROUP**, 4th Aug 2012
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 * U3 **** A VISIT TO ** **ABC** **REGIONAL STUDIO**

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