A Word from the Office
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Aveo and U3A Manningham Collaboration
Aveo Group is an Australian company that owns, operates and manages multiple retirement and aged care communities across Australia.
Covid Update for Members
Members will be aware of the increase of covid infections in the community and the impact this is having on our age group. Because of this I am strongly recommending that members follow the latest advice and wear a mask for indoor activities, particularly where social distancing is difficult. This is not a mandate of […]
New Courses for Terms 3 & 4
Three new courses are available to members in term 3 commencing in August.
Code Red Fire Danger Rating
Cancellation of all U3A Manningham Classes The Pines Learning and Activity Centre is now a designated Manningham Emergency Relief Centre. As such, Manningham Council has priority use of the building during a declared emergency.Following declaration by the Victorian CFA of a Code Red Fire Danger Rating in the Central district (Melbourne, Geelong and surrounding areas), […]
Shirley Fung
Shirley has been an active member of U3A Manningham since 2011 and a tutor of the course “Introduction to Genetics” since 2013. She is also serving in the curriculum area as the New Courses Coordinator, enlisting new tutors and assisting them in course development. She has over forty years experience in Science Education as a […]
David McNamara
David has been an active member of U3A Manningham since 2013 and a tutor since 2017. He served as the Deputy Curriculum Coordinator in 2014/15.With over 40 years’ experience in Technical and Further Education as a Teacher, Divisional Manager and Associate Director, David has qualifications in Engineering, Teaching and Business.He was also the first male […]
Warwick Wright
Warwick has been a tutor in Computers – Intermediate Level since joining U3A in 2008. He has also set up and looked after the computers used in the U3A Office and helped maintain these and the internet and telephone systems. Warwick has a BSc majoring in Pure and Applied Mathematics, Physics and Radiophysics and a […]
Terry Smith
Terry has worked in mining, manufacturing, agriculture, chemical, and timber industries in various countries. His specialities include robotics, process control, SCADA systems, communications, IT, audio visual, building control, energy management, motion control, power control and backup systems. Hobbies have included SCUBA diving, flying aircraft, gliders, and hang gliders, bird watching, bush walking, and various computer […]
Ruth Foxwell
Ruth’s working life until retirement saw her employed mainly in the legal arena commencing as a legal secretary for a Mildura barrister. After marrying and raising a family, her eventual employment with a national court reporting company spanned more than 30 years where she held the positions of Production Manager, Victorian Manager, Regional Manager (Vic/Tas/WA) […]