WHAT'S ON
General Meeting – Wednesday 2nd September 9:30 a.m
St. Heliers Church Community Centre – Centennial Hall - 100 St Heliers Bay Road
Welcome
We have had some stunning days of glorious sun tempered with biting cold in the shade. Spring is just around the corner. I hear the lambs are abounding at Cornwall Park so Mother Nature continues regardless of World Events.
Last month we hosted Sarah Mirams, Principal of East Tamaki School, who took us on a journey regarding the Ethos of the School and how this translates to the learning of the children with specific emphasis on the ‘From Garden to Table’ program that has been running since 2008 with huge success.
A note regarding the medical event that happened at the end of our meeting last month. This reiterates the need to have an Emergency Plain in place should this happens again. We would encourage members who wish to be part of this plan, to please sign up.
For our September Meeting, we are delighted to have Jacqui Miller from the University of Auckland’s Institute of Marine Science. Her presentation title is ‘Lessons Learned from 50+ Years of Marine Protection and other Conservation Stories from the Hauraki Gulf/Tikapa Moana.’ Jacqui undertakes active research (rocky reef ecology, marine protection and underwater acoustics) and that is what she will be presenting at our meeting.
Main Speaker –Jacqui Miller - Masters Student in Marine Science at Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland
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Jacqui Miller BSc, is in her final year of her MSc studies at the Marine Science Institute. She is studying the inner ear of deep-sea sharks in a quest to help better understand these wonderful organisms and impacts from activities such as deep-sea trawling and mining. Jacqui is also a key member of the Te Hāwere-Ā-Maki Marine Discovery Centre education team. Her favourite
marine animal is a tiger shark.
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Please Note- St. Heliers Church Community Centre does not open their doors on the morning of our meeting before 8:30am.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVENT
The Community Centre have advised us that every group that uses this centre needs to have their own Emergency plan.
Jill Towers is looking for volunteers, either medical or non-medical members. A list for your names will be available at morning tea and at the end of our meeting.
Study Group Presentations: - Gallery Visits (2) (Margaret Horsburgh)
Mini Speaker: - A Tale of Two Cities, Moscow and Wisconsin (Hugh Campbell)
Kitchen Duty: -Gallery Visits 1 (Inie Kroef) & Global Issues (Sue Barnett)
New Members:
Kim Hampson, Joanna Williamson and Geoff Williamson
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NEXT MONTH – Wednesday 7th October
Main Speaker: - Peter Morgan – Farming with Halter Virtual Fencing
Mini Speaker: - Using the emergency functions on your phone - Christine Fryer and Margaret Waters -
Study Group Presentations: - Modern History (Martin Haworth)
Kitchen Duty: - Heritage Walk (Margaret Waters) and Countries of the World (Heather Baigent)
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Study Group News
Study Group News
Provided by Helen Jakobi
Question 1 – A MAN PUSHES HIS CAR TO A HOTEL AND TELLS THE OWNER HE IS BANKRUPT – WHY?
Question 2 - WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THESE TWO WORDS - POLISH / JOB
Digital Seniors – FREE one-on-one tech help for Seniors.
Heliers Community Centre: Thursday mornings 10-12. No booking or membership needed – just pop in and we’ll do our best to help you, please remember to bring your device along.
This is a great opportunity; a team of people give their time freely to assist you in further learning. Additional options are attached in the email
Up and coming event
Peter Morgan Halter Dairy Farm visit. Wednesday 25th November.
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Welfare
Please note we rely on our members to advise our Almoner if you are aware of any member who is ill or incapacitated, or suffering bereavement. Wendy Jeffrey would appreciate you contacting her either by phone 02102579792 or email:- Almoner.stheliersu3a@gmail.com
Monthly Meeting Protocol.
Please ensure that you register at the Greeting Table when you arrive.
Monthly Meeting Protocol:
Please note sending an apology for non-attendance of the monthly meeting is no long a requirement.
St Heliers U3A Website
Our website www.stheliersu3aauckland.com is updated every month by Kathy Slater. Newsletters, relevant information on study groups and much more can be found on this interesting site.
Name Badge.
A reminder to all members, and especially our new members, that you should put the name and contact details of your preferred contact person on the back on your name badge in case of any emergency. Please ensure that you wear your Name Badge to all U3A meetings.
The answer to the questions
Q1 he is playing monopoly
Q2 they are both pronounced differently when written with a capital letter
Study Group Presentations: - Gallery Visits 2 (Margaret Horsburgh)
Mini Speaker: - Adrienne Joyce, A House on the Move: by barge, by sea and by sheer determination.
Kitchen Duty: - Art History (Sue Bhargav) and Famous and Infamous (Gary Preston)
New Members:
- Olga Moule
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NEXT MONTH –
Main Speaker: Professor John Collins Breaking Barriers: The Evolution of women’s education.
Study Group Presentations: - Famous and Infamous (Gary Preston)
Mini Speaker: - Leslie Skelton and Diane Hankins, Personal careers and experiences in
Special Education.
Kitchen Duty: - The Scribblers (Helen Jakobi) and Gallery Visits 1 (Inie Knoef)
Study Group News
Provided by Helen Jakobi, Quote from Maria Callas – “I will always be as difficult as possible, to achieve the best”
One of the relatable Diva’s featuring at the latest exhibition at the Auckland War Memorial on loan from V&A is Maria Callas.
Heritage Walking Group made a visit to Auckland Grammar School. The archivist has been for some time transferring their historical records into digital form. If you are interested go to the website: https://ags.recollect.co.nz
Up and coming events
Digital Seniors – FREE one-on-one tech help for Seniors
Heliers Community Centre: Thursday mornings 10-12. No booking or membership needed – just pop in and we’ll do our best to help you, please remember to bring your device along.
Welfare
Please note we rely on our members to advise our Almoner if you are aware of any member who is ill or incapacitated, or suffering bereavement. Wendy Jeffrey would appreciate you contacting her either by phone 02102579792 or email:- Almoner.stheliersu3a@gmail.com
Monthly Meeting Protocol.
Please ensure that you register at the Greeting Table when you arrive.
Monthly Meeting Protocol:
Please note sending an apology for non-attendance of the monthly meeting is no long a requirement.
St Heliers U3A Website
Our website www.stheliersu3aauckland.com is updated every month by Kathy Slater. Newsletters, relevant information on study groups and much more can be found on this interesting site.
Name Badge.
A reminder to all members, and especially our new members, that you should put the name and contact details of your preferred contact person on the back on your name badge in case of any emergency. Please ensure that you wear your Name Badge to all U3A meetings.