ACTIVITIES & SPECIAL EVENTS
activities & special events
term 1
Croquet - Come & Try
The Murray Bridge Croquet Club is offering U3A members an opportunity to play croquet. Contact: Keryl Kiel mob. 0417 858 921 Dates: Thursday February 9, 16, 23 and March 2 Time: 9.15am for 9.30am start Venue: Croquet Club, Cnr Thomas Street & Short Street Murray Bridge Cost: $20 for 4 sessions, or $5 per session. Pay on the day at Croquet Club. Morning Tea will be offered on the final day. Please wear closed shoes.
Film Appreciation
Pam Luke will advise members who are enrolled informed of films becoming available and when at the Cameo Cinema or Mt. Barker. Contact: Pam Luke mob. 0428 813 331
activities & special events
term 2
Guest Speakers - Brett and Marie Smith
Brett and Marie are conservationists who have a passion for the preservation of our natural environment. They have spent the past 10 years restoring and cataloguing both flora and fauna on their bush property Ellura Sanctuary, at Swan Reach. Date: Monday May 8 Time: 11am - 12 midday Venue: White Park Community Clubrooms Cost: $2 Contact: Jan McNeil mob. 0428 788 032
Bus Excursion - Meningie
The excursion will include the Meningie craft shop and other places of interest. Lunch venue: A two course meal at Freshies Cafe and bar [formerly the Cheese Factory]. Date: Thursday 29th June Time: Meet at the railway station carpark at 9.30 am for 10.00am departure on a MBUSCO bus. Return to Murray Bridge by 3.00pm Cost: $50.00 Enrol and you will be notified. Pay at the office in May 2023. Contact: Wendy Osborne mob. 0438 447 278
Pistol Shooting
The Toora Pistol Club are offering U3A members an opportunity to try pistol shooting at their clubrooms. If you haves previously won a trophy, you will not be eligible to win a trophy a second time. All welcome. Sponsored by Jerry Wilson mob. 0401 697 138 Date: Saturday April 1st Time: 10.00am -11.30am Venue: Toora Pistol Club. Meet at Murray Bridge Railway Station carpark @ 9.30am. Car pooling. Cost: $2.00
Pruning with Ken
The ever popular pruning demonstration and advice from Ken Wells. Ken shares his knowledge from many years of experience. Thelm White has kindly offered her fruit trees and roses. Address: 4 Edith Mary Drive, Murray Bridge Date: Friday June 30th Time: 9.30am commencing with a cuppa Contact: U3A mob. 0413 704 951
Coffee & Chat
An opportunity to catch up with other members and enjoy a delicious morning tea at the 1924 Tavern Date: Monday March 27 Time: 10am Venue: 1924 Tavern Cost: $10.00 Please enrol, pay at the office in February 2023 Contact: Wendy Osborne mob. 0438 447 278
Coffee & Chat
Coffee & Cake at the Parklane Motel Date: Monday June 5th Time: 10.00 am Cost: $8.00 per person Enrol now, pay in May 2023 at the office Enquiries to Pam Luke mob. 0428 813 331
Excursion to The home of Aussie apricots -- Vintage cars
Come and hear Kathy and Paul Prosser's story....taste their delicious 'Aussie apricots' Date: Thursday March 9 Time: 10.00am - 11.30am Venue: Aussie Apricots, Mypolonga Cost: $6.00 includes sample bag and morning tea. Vintage cars $6.00. Total $12.00. Enrol now and pay at office in February 2023. Meet at MB railway station car park at 9.15am for 9.30am departure. Car sharing. Contact: Wendy Osborne mob. 0438 447 278
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