ACTIVITIES & SPECIAL EVENTS
Term 1 2022
Film Appreciation - 'Fighting to Farm'
A 60 minute documentary recently released about the farming families of Western Kangaroo Island. Set in the wake of the devastating summer bushfires, 'Fighting to Farm' chronicles the remarkable tale of returned World War II veterans and their families who created farms and communities across the undeveloped western end of the island.
Facilitator: Pam Morgan
Date: Thursday March 10th
Time: 1.30pm followed by tea or coffee
Venue: White Park Community Clubrooms
Cost: $2.00 Contact: Thelm White mob. 0430 483 560
Coffee & Chat
Enjoy a delicious morning tea and hear the history of 'The Hall' at Wellington
1 Pangarinda Drive, Wellington East.
Date: Monday 28th March
Time: 10.00 am
Cost: $15.00 Please pay when enrolling at the office.
Contact: Thelm White mob. 0430 483 560
Guest Speaker - Graham Keller - 'Saving Nature, River Turtle Recovery'
"3-4 years ago 100 nests and only one saved. Hear how our sleepless nights are paying off"
Date: Monday February 28th
Time: 10.00-11.00am
Venue: White Park Community Clubrooms
Cost: $2.00. Contact Jean Filmer mob: 0417 816 880
Croquet - Come & Try
The Murray Bridge Croquet Club is offering U3A members an opportunity to play croquet
Contact: Keryl Kiel mob. 0417 858 9221
Date: Thursday February 10th,17th, 24th, March 3rd
Time: 9.15am for a 9.30am start
Venue: Croquet Club, cnr. Thomas Street & Short Street Murray Bridge
Cost: Pay on the day at the Croquet Club $20 for 4 sessions or $5/session.
Please wear closed shoes
Morning tea will be offered on the final day.
Pistol Shooting
The Toora Pistol Club is offering U3A members an opportunity to try pistol shooting at their clubrooms.
Sponsored by Jerry Wilson - mob. 0401 697138
Date: Thursday April 7th
Time: 10.00am -11.30am
Venue: Toora Pistol Club. Meet at Murray Bridge Railway Station car park 9.30am, car pooling.
Coach Excursion - Lyndoch Hill and Barossa Chateau Museum
High tea, tour of art and antique gallery, explore the rose garden
Date: Friday April 8th
Meet at Murray Bridge Railway Station carpark 8.45am. Coach departs at 9.00am. Arrive at Lyndoch Hill at 10.30am, high tea at 11.00am. Tour of art and antique gallery 12 noon. Free time in rose garden 1.00pm. Depart 2.00pm.
Total cost: $70. Payment required when enrolling at U3A office.
Contact: Graham Hallandal mob. 85323932
Enquiries: U3A 0413 704 951
Term 2 2022
Guest Speaker - Monique White
Monique is currently an assistant director in the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s engagement team based in Murray Bridge. Monique will speak on the topic, "Murray Darling Basin Authority"
Date: Monday June 6th
Venue: White Park Community Clubrooms
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am
Pruning with Ken
The ever popular pruning demonstration and advice from Ken Wells will again be held at Thelm White's fruit and rose garden at 4 Edith Mary Drive, Murray Bridge.
Date: Friday June 24th
Time: 9.30am commencing with a cuppa
Contact: Thelm White mob. 0403 483 560 or U3A 0413 704 951
Coffee and Chat in the River View Room at the Bridgeport Hotel
This is an opportunity to meet other members and enjoy a delicious Devonshire morning tea
Date: Monday May 9th
Time: 10.00am
Cost: $10.00 Please enrol and pay in April 2022
Contact: U3A mob. 0413 704 951
Expressions of Interest
* Coach Excursion - Monarto Zoo Safari Park, Monarto
Date: Thursday May 19th
Cost: Concession approximately $26.50 plus bus fare
Please express your interest and contact with further details will be made in February
Contact: Bob England mob.0438 323 084
* Circle Dancing in Mt Barker
U3A Adelaide Hills invites us to celebrate the winter solstice with a special circle dancing event. Good for improving balance, body and soul. Full details are found in the newsletter.
Limited numbers
Date: Tuesday June 21st
Time: 10.00am - 12 noon
Venue: Mt. Barker Town Hall
Contact: mob.0413 704 951
Full details of all activities and special events are found in the newsletter
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