U3A Knox in Ferntree Gully, Victoria | Community organisation

U3A Knox

Locality: Ferntree Gully, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9752 2737

Address: 1A Park Boulevard 3156 Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.u3aknox.org.au

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25.01.2022 In this time of isolation it is wonderful to see how groups are forming to keep people occupied and engaged. One of these is a group of U3A members mainly based in the UK but it is open to any member of a U3A worldwide. There are chats, ideas to keep you occupied and quizzes posted daily. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2833125070105668/?fref=nf

25.01.2022 My Isolation Project. Linda Burgdorf

22.01.2022 On Saturday 16 May, the U3A Knox Music Muster will be performing at the Hills Ukulele Festival HUF between 11 and 11:30am. How is this possible I hear you ask...? Well this year HUF is an online event HUF Online for 2020 and The Music Muster will be performing via video. We'd love for you to join us and watch our performance online. The festival will be live streamed on the Hills Ukulele Festival HUF Facebook page from 11am on Saturday 16 May. https://www.facebook.com//a.288376735020/841163149742232/

22.01.2022 This song, called "Unlocking Lockdown" performed by U3A Knox member Karl Walla; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ4wehKyeBY&feature=youtu.be

22.01.2022 Shout-out to U3A Knox for being kind to its members and running online sessions to keep them connected and motivated. From not being comfortable using technolo...gy or learning online six months ago, more than 90% of members participated in the music and language classes during the lockdown, looking forward to the classes each week. Do you have a #BeKind story to share with our community? Submit your entries here> knoxcouncil.wufoo.com/forms/be-kind/ #bekindknox

21.01.2022 This is a great 30 minute workout of stretches and balance for us all.

21.01.2022 Jenny Crynes, Trudi and Jill Wilson showing their cooked menu on June 30, after the Indian vegetarian cooking class I offered via Zoom in June 2020, from 11am to 12.30 pm on Tuesdays.

21.01.2022 Through the COVID pandemic we have seen many local heroes in our community helping those in need. Do you know a neighbour or a friend or a relative who has made... a difference to our community? It is time to acknowledge their work. Nominate them for Knox Local Australia Day Awards 2021 at: knox.vic.gov.au/ausday Nominations close at 4pm on 4 Dec.

20.01.2022 The winners of awards and prizes for the Arts & Crafts Showcase have been announced and we are pleased to advise that the Showcase has been extended until Friday 30 October. You can view all the winning entries at https://www.u3aknox.org.au/arts-cr/prize-and-award-winners/

19.01.2022 Be My Baby - U3A Knox Music Muster Members of the U3A Knox Music Muster undertook a second isolation project to remotely perform as a group while in Lock Down. ... The song we chose this time is Be My Baby, originally recorded by The Ronettes in 1963. Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/KnoxU3A.music.muster/videos/681861069125288

19.01.2022 U3A Knox - they're a staple of our community. 100% community run, with an enormous heart and welcoming spirit to match. That's why I was so pleased to take a to...ur of their facility down at Fair Park recently and to catch up with their President, Lawrie, and his deputy, David, to chat about the work they do. I also got the chance to meet a few of their learners and volunteers. U3A's do such great work in communities right around Victoria, and I'm so pleased with everything Lawrie, David and the team are doing in our neck of the woods! If you'd like to volunteer or take a course, you can visit their website: www.u3aknox.org.au

18.01.2022 9 U3A Knox members attended the inaugural Online Trivia Quiz via Zoom. It is a fun way to complete the week running from 3.30pm Friday to 5.00pm. All welcome, b...ring your own wine. If you are interested enrol on the U3A Knox Web site. Search for Trivia Quiz under the Social category. course code: 000011 See more

18.01.2022 Art therapy with Teresa Schipano U3A Knox art tutor Teresa Schipano was approached by a U3A member whose granddaughter provides services for Tobin Brothers. She asked if Teresa would be willing to create an art video to help people through the challenging times of grief. Teresa has since made three videos, with another scheduled for August. The premise is that being creative can help many people stay positive and discover enjoyment in creating art. Of course, Teresas videos ...are not just for the grief stricken but for anyone interested in art. She offers valuable art tips to help your creative process. So pick up your paintbrush or pencil and join Teresa and Oscar her dog in her first three videos: Teresa draws a bird - https://www.facebook.com/TobinBrothersFunerals/videos/243997756877155/ Teresa paints a lunar eclipse - https://www.facebook.com/TobinBrothersFunerals/videos/2748008628770998/ This one is of Autumn leaves - https://www.facebook.com/TobinBrothersFunerals/videos/281747429890825/ Teresas fourth and final video is coming soon, so watch out for it on the Tobin Brothers Facebook site.

18.01.2022 URGENT! The Committee of Management wish to advise that we are closing the Parkhills and Carrington classes immediately, beginning on Monday 16th March, 3pm.... This decision has been made in response to an incident with a member coming to Parkhills after returning from overseas. Outdoor classes including cycling, bushwalking, golf, caravanning and swimming are not affected. Pre-booked tours including Flowerdale and Queenscliff at this stage are going ahead. At this stage we are unable to predict a date for recommencement of classes, but will keep you informed by email and website.

18.01.2022 To whom it may concern, I am writing this email regards on donating cloth mask. HONG KONG MASKS AUSTRALIA is created by a group of Hongkonger all around in Australia from FACEBOOK. We aim to promote the use of fabric mask and teach peopleto sew their own. Besides, the group of volunteer also been giving this Homemade mask away to locals who requires for it. ... CDC announced to advise public cover their mouth and nose while going out, in order to reduce the chance on spreading virus in the community. And we know that COVID-19 would be a deadly disease to Seniors. Although we all try to stay as home all the time, sometime we still need to go.out for essential. However, Australia are now facing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic as the virus spreads rapidly around the world. Due to the rapid and unexpected spread , the world is facing a global shortage of medical supplies, especially with surgical masks. While we believe we should reserve surgical masks for the health care workers and those who are in desperate need of them! we would happy to give away some Homemade Cloth mask to the community in order to prevent the spreading of the virus , give them extra protection wear while they might still need to shop for food and reserve the surgical mask/ N95 for the very frontline workers. I'm wondering if you would like to share the give away information to then senior or even help us to distribute to the elderlies who cant sew. If you have any questions about this Masks , please feel free to inbox me. I'm looking forward to hear from you soon. Thank you for your kind attentions your faithfully, Cheryl Tam https://www.facebook.com/HKMasksAustralia/ 5.0 Hong Kong Masks Australia Community group Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Visit Facebook Page

18.01.2022 The City Of Knox Bright Ideas Network publishes a newsletter which is aimed at seniors and keeps us updated on events and activities within our area. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: http://www.knox.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=5354

18.01.2022 Absolute pleasure to host U3A Knox Gardening Club this morning up at the gardens for a talk about the past , present and our future. We also had the pleasure of... meeting Anne Tomlinson who with her husband was one of the very first members joining in 1985. There plot number was 55, where our green house is currently situated. See more

17.01.2022 During these challenging times, Knox residents are getting innovative to maintain the connection and togetherness. @U3A Knox has moved online with over 90% of i...ts students participating in online classes. Check out how great it's been for the group to learn and connect over the last few months. #lookafteryourmentalhealthknox #stayconnected #mentalhealth See more

17.01.2022 Sharing Angie's flowers

17.01.2022 Due to the ongoing Corona virus situation all Normal classes for term 2 are cancelled. Hopefully, we can resume in Term 3, which is scheduled to commence on July 13. In the meantime, some classes are continuing to run in a modified format via video technology. The feedback from tutors has been positive so far.... There are several free video meeting programs, including MS Teams(free), Skype, and Zoom. Most of our tutors who are running modified classes currently are using a free version of Zoom. It is relatively easy to use, although like some software programs, it does have security vulnerabilities (some of the known problems have been sorted in recent software updates). Most of the above free video meeting programs can be used on computers, laptops and tablets. It is great to share conversation and see the friendly faces from your class whilst you continue with your studies. For Telstra and Optus internet clients, these companies are allowing unlimited download of data until the end of April. As well as continuing classes, some new video classes will eventuate, including some on how to uses the above communication programs. You will be advised of this via email, our website and Newsletter. It is important to stay in touch with each other in this time of isolation, so please let us know anything that your class is doing; just a few lines is enough. You can post it on the U3A Knox Facebook page, our moderator will look at everything and post it for all to see. Otherwise, email your article to our Newsletter editor [email protected], or send it to me [email protected] Please keep checking our website www.u3aknox.org.au and Facebook page for any newsy updates.

16.01.2022 Is There a Pebble in Your Shoe? Most people have a story they want to tell. Is it sitting inside, fermenting every day? Is it just crying out for the opportunity to come out and reveal itself to the... world? There is an interesting new course that gives you the audience you have always wanted, and the opportunity to tell the world what you have been itching to tell everybody. Not only that, it gives the audience the chance to argue with you. In our latest newsletter you will find information on this wonderfully interesting new course. https://www.u3aknox.org.au/newsletters/ So if you have a story to tell, contact Morris Sabanski at [email protected]. We can talk about your topic and schedule a slot for you.

16.01.2022 How is COVID-19 impacting your health and well-being? The National Ageing Research Institute wants to hear from you! Please participate in our survey: https://tinyurl.com/naricovid19

15.01.2022 Once again, our State Government has ordered that we minimise our outside activities and stay at home whenever possible. In view of the huge rise in numbers of people contracting the dreaded CORONA 19 virus, I doubt if any one of us would argue against that. Indoor classes for Term 3 have therefore been put on hold. On our website you will find an Update for classes in Term 3. https://www.u3aknox.org.au/update-for-classes-in-term-3/

14.01.2022 Members of the Music Muster in action, performing at the Melbourne Ukulele Festival 13th & 14th March 2020. The Music Muster played an energetic 30 minute set at Chalice in Northcote.

14.01.2022 On our website we now have a Coming Soon page under our Virtual Events & Activities tab. We hope you will find the events listed very interesting and help to fill in the gap that has been left while Knox U3A is closed. https://www.u3aknox.org.au/virtual-events-acti/coming-soon/

11.01.2022 U3A Knox is up and running again - on-line! Some tutors are about to start their classes using Zoom, a conferencing tool that is very easy to use. There may even be new classes! Over the next few weeks, those tutors will contact their classes and get started.

11.01.2022 Are you 65+, live in Knox and would like to chat with like-minded people from the community? Join the 'Talking Cafe' sessions from 27 May to: Find out whats ...happening in Knox Meet interesting people from community groups Share a passion or interest with like-minded people To join, call:1800 984 825 or email: [email protected] See more

10.01.2022 Teaching Indian vegetarian cooking online via Zoom was a novel experience for all of us involved, including me. Emailing a list of ingredients in advance on Fri...day nights to prepare for cooking on the following Tuesdays (from 11am to 12.30) was a challenge in itself. Giving a list of ingredients for three recipes for each session was not enough. Adding names and locations of shops nearby to buy some required spices had to be taken care of at the same time. At times, names of spices and flours in Indian terms, alongwith a photo of some unfamiliar veggies was a must! By Monday night, taping a video of each recipe in action was the hubbys chore, which he did with devotion so special thanks to Vinay.(Dr. Vinay G. Kane) Now, refer to the copied and pasted worthwile feedbacks from the participants below, with my heartfelt thanks! ***************************************** Thank you Lini for the delicious recipes we have enjoyed over the past 5 sessions. I have always loved Indian food but now feel confident in making my own chapati, raita, and many different curries. I have learned to use quite different spices and seeds. I also love the Indian rice we used and found the pilau very flavoursome and have created other dishes using this rice and recipes on the packet. This was a fantastic course to do on zoom and Lini put in a huge amount of work in creating videos to show techniques and in developing comprehensive ingredient lists. I look forward to doing another course, hopefully in person later in the year. Thanks again Lini Jenny Crynes ************************************* Hi Lini, Id like to thank you very much for the obvious large amount of work you put into this course for us. I really appreciated the well set out and colourful list of ingredients before each lesson. The videos were great too. I have really enjoyed cooking this Indian vegetarian food. My husband and I always looked forward to each Tuesday, me for the cooking challenge and both of us for the eating. Up until recently, we were not fans of Indian cuisine, but this course has given us a new and wonderful understanding of Indian food, one which we have greatly enjoyed. Its been a highlight of our week, in these isolation days of the COVID 19 crisis. So thank you again very much for increasing our repertoire of food and teaching us new cooking methods, foods and flavours. It was an extra challenge making the dishes gluten free but the last weeks paratha was absolutely delicious, so it gave me heart to know that I can do them this way and that theyre still really tasty. I would dearly love to do more cooking with you and learn some more. Stay safe and well, Kind regards, Trudi ************************************** Lini, thank you very much for the lessons. Learned a great deal especially how to make yummy curries without using curry powder. Linda Lampa ***************************************** Thank you very much for all these sessions.Been interesting and yummy. Looking forward to next term . Tracey **************************************** So, Come one, come all! Keep track of the next sessions, In our newsletter, after all! Regards, Lini Manalini Vinay Kane

09.01.2022 A new Blind Creek for all to enjoy, new playground, public toilets and new shared facility for U3A Knox, Fairpark Football Club, Johnson Park Cricket Club and Fairpark Netball Club. With thanks to Alan Tudge MP and Jackson Taylor MP. Planning is underway.

09.01.2022 Have you seen the new Virtual Events & Activities https://www.u3aknox.org.au/virtual-events-activities/ page on our website? It has ideas for virtual events, tours and activities to help us stay connected and active during COVID-19 restrictions. Do you have any other ideas youd like to share? If so, please add your own Facebook post or email the Events Committee at [email protected].

09.01.2022 The U3A Knox Annual General Meeting will be held via Zoom on Friday 27th November at 10.30am. After this year of uncertainty and lockdown, what a great opportunity it is to be able to help shape our U3A as we embark on a new year in 2021. You can find all the information at https://www.u3aknox.org.au/knox-u3a-agm/

08.01.2022 The saying A picture speaks a thousand words rings true for many people. However, it may surprise you to learn that art can be an effective tool in mental... well-being. As an expressive medium, art can be used to help you overcome stress, explore different aspects of your personality and express your emotions, which all foster healing and mental wellness. Whether you are finding new activities to do from home, or find yourself stuck in a rut, immerse yourself in the process of self-expression with an artistic project of any kind. This year, our Art For The Heart annual exhibit has had to adapt to the circumstances and we would like to meet you in your own home instead. So grab whatever medium speaks to you and join Teresa Schipano as she explores expression through art as an extension of our Art For The Heart initiative. For more information on Art For The Heart head to https://tobinbrothers.com.au/art-for-the-heart/

08.01.2022 Arts and Crafts Showcase This will coincide with the Knox Seniors Festival which runs from Monday 5 October until Monday 19 October. Knox City Council will be advertising the Showcase as part of the Festival, so were hoping to attract many visitors to our online Showcase. There are a number of different categories to cater for all your creative pursuits. Entry is open to U3A Knox members only and you can enter up to four pieces each at a cost of $5 per entry.... You can find out more by visiting the coming soon page on our website: https://www.u3aknox.org.au/virtual-events-acti/coming-soon/ or by accessing the information sheet: https://www.u3aknox.org.au//08/InfoSheet_web_FINAL_v1.1.pdf and the entry form: https://form.jotform.com/202291749511858 It will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase all the handicrafts and artwork created by our talented U3A Knox members.

06.01.2022 This sounds like a wonderful opportunity to have some fun and begin moving again.

04.01.2022 Connie Wolf kindly shared this to our page. Not sure if the U3A are aware, but one of the past tutors, Gus Zeilinger, passed away last week. He is related to a friend of mine. Here are his funeral details for anyone that is interested. Please pass on to those that knew him. Thanks.

04.01.2022 We see so many outrageous 'news', and some that seems fine but... This diagram was created a few years ago to help us identify what might not be real. I found it on IFLA.org (International Fed. of Library Associations) and it is worth repeating. Helen Cameron.

03.01.2022 U3A KNOX ARTS & CRAFTS SHOWCASE The U3A Knox online Arts & Crafts Showcase starts at 10am this Monday, 5 October, and runs to Monday 19 October to coincide with... the Knox Seniors Festival. We’ve received over 100 entries that include abstracts, portraits, landscapes, still life, drawing, photography, 3D arts and crafts, textiles, papercraft and more. All items to be presented are the creations of U3A Knox members and are testimony to their talents. Many of the items will be available for sale, all at no commission, so browse and enjoy what's on offer. You may find that hidden gem you’ve been looking for. All entrants will be eligible for People’s Choice Awards and Prizes, so please vote for your favourites. By simply casting your vote, you could win a gift voucher in our Voters’ Lucky Draw. So tell your family and friends about the U3A Knox Arts & Crafts Showcase, available for online viewing at https://www.u3aknox.org.au/2020-art-show/ from 10am this Monday 5 October.

03.01.2022 This is a song by the Melbourne Male Welsh Choir, the members all individually video'd themselves singing the song "He Ain't heavy" and some clever technophobe pieced it together. The U3A Knox members are our Office Manager Phil Tomlinson, Astronomy Tutor Clive Dickinson and member Bernie Padget https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjGKQ0otAKU&feature=youtu.be

03.01.2022 Just had a great time playing Pub Quiz at Knox U3A on Zoom. We could welcome some more participants 3.30pm next Friday. Enrol on normal enrolment page.

02.01.2022 Theres no excuse for elder abuse! We can stop the ageist discrimination and mistreatment together as a community. A number of organisations are joining us in t...aking the pledge to stop elder abuse. Show your support and take the pledge below by typing 'There's NO EXCUSE for elder abuse' in the comments. #EndAgeism #TacklingAgeismTogether #CallItOut Australian-Filipino Community Services Bridges Connecting Communities @Bright Ideas Network U3A Knox Eyewatch - Knox Police Service Area Eastern Community Legal Centre See more

01.01.2022 Do you like a chat over a glass of wine? Do you like a little Trivia Quiz. Then how about joining us at the U3A Knox Trivia Quiz at 3.30pm every Friday. Bring y...our own wine and join in the fun. Enrol by going to Courses on the U3A Knox Web Site. You will receive an email each Thursday with the Zoom link. All you need is a Tablet Computer or a Laptop or Desktop computer with Zoom installed and with a Video camera. See more

01.01.2022 Slice Of Heaven - U3A Knox Music Muster Members of the U3A Knox Music Muster undertook our third and final isolation project for 2020. We hope you enjoy it.... https://fb.watch/2mEBWKEq4g/