Latest News
President’s Message
Shirley Fung outlines the exciting activities that will conclude the year at U3A Manningham and extends sincere thanks to all the volunteers who have made it so successful. She also provides information about the Summer School program, upcoming membership renewal and enrolments, and ways that we can all look out for one another.
Photo Competition
The U3A Manningham Photo Competition for 2024 is now open, and entries can be submitted until Friday November 15.
2025 Enrolments
Details about membership fee payments and class enrolments for 2025 are now available.
Calligraphy with Illumination – an Inspirational Course
Laurie Bicknell, the tutor of the Calligraphy with Illumination course, inspires magnificent workmanship from his students.
News from the Office
Click here for the latest news from Office Manager Robyn Buttling, including thanks to all the volunteers who keep the Office running smoothly throughout the year.
Ancient Egyptian History
Would you like to learn more about Ancient Egypt? Joan Kelleher’s class allows students to discover the marvels of this vibrant and fascinating civilisation.
Forty and Fabulous! Now What’s Next
Vice-President David McNamara attended the recent U3A Network Victoria State Conference, which celebrated 40 years of U3A in Australia. Here David shares some of the highlights and take-home messages from the conference.
Seeking New Migrant English Tutors
U3A Manningham would like to invite you to join the Migrant English Program as a tutor.
Beware of Scams
Stay informed about how to protect yourself and your finances from scams and fraud.
Enrolment Priorities Subcommittee
This subcommittee has recommended a number of changes to improve and simplify the enrolment priorities system at U3A Manningham. The Committee of Management has accepted the recommendations, which will be introduced next year.
Equipment Housekeeping — We Need your Cooperation!
U3A Manningham is fortunate to have a range of equipment that facilitates and enhances our class activities. Equipment Manager Andrew Bartlett reminds us of some basic housekeeping rules that will ensure the equipment is maintained well and remains fit for purpose.
Seminars for the Remainder of 2024
The Seminar schedule for the remainder of 2024 is set out in this post.
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Important Dates
| Term 3 ends | Fri 20 Sep 2024 |
|---|---|
| Term 4 begins | Mon 7 Oct 2024 |
| Summer School enrolments begin | Mon 7 Oct 2024 |
| Summer School in-person enrolments | Wed 16 Oct 2024 |
| Newsletter deadline | Sun 20 Oct 2024 |
| Level 1 enrolments begin | Wed 20 Nov 2024 |
| Level 2 enrolments begin | Fri 22 Nov 2024 |
| Level 3 enrolments begin | Mon 25 Nov 2024 |
| Level 4 enrolments begin | Wed 27 Nov 2024 |
| Open enrolments begin | Thu 28 Nov 2024 |
| Artistic Showcase | Thu 28 Nov 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm |
| uniFEST | Thu 28 Nov 2024 12:30pm - 4:00pm |
| Term 4 ends | Fri 6 Dec 2024 |
Term Dates
| Term | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 2024 | 05 Feb 2024 | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Term 2 2024 | 15 Apr 2024 | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Term 3 2024 | 15 Jul 2024 | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Term 4 2024 | 07 Oct 2024 | 06 Dec 2024 |