PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
We have come to the end of a successful 2024 for our Glen Eira U3A. Our office volunteers deserve special mention for their efforts in keeping our organisation running smoothly. Sincere thanks also to our numerous volunteer tutors whose generosity of spirit is the backbone of U3A.
November was an eventful month. The building of the ramp and handrails was completed and it offers those members who cannot navigate stairs or those in the art classes with trolleys with an alternative and safe entry to our venue. It is located via the memorial garden (to the right as you enter from the Woolworths car park). The timing was fortuitous.
We had an unfortunate incident when a car accidentally ploughed through the front fence and into the Memorial Garden. Thankfully no one was injured, including the driver, but the gate, fence, metal handrails and sump pump were damaged. Access to the main entrance will be via the new ramp and adjacent steps until the handrails are repaired.
We also had a Gardening blitz. This saw our Volunteer Garden Group and other members who volunteered do an amazing job on the weeds in the garden, as well as fertilising and mulching. Thank you to all those who came to offer their time to improve our gardens.
As we look towards 2025 and the Summer months ahead, much of our state and indeed our country, has a greater chance of recording above maximum temperatures. There are some guidelines in the Health, Safety and Wellbeing section.
I look forward to seeing you in 2025 and I wish all our members and volunteers a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year.
Mark Rubinstein
President
2025 ENROLMENTS
Before Enrolment
Before enrolment day, do the following:
- Check that you know your member number.
- Check that you know your password.
- Check that you can log in to the members website using either your member number or your email address and your password.
- If you have forgotten your password, use this password reset link to reset it.
- If you require assistance with this process, please email enquiries@gleneirau3a.org.au.
Enrolment Dates
You can enrol in 2025 courses from 9.00am on Wednesday 15 January 2025. Do not log in before 9.00am; if you do, be sure to refresh your browser from 9.00am to ensure you are logged in correctly.
If you are unable to enrol online, there will be Assisted Enrolments at 1151 Glen Huntly Road from 9.00am on 15 January on a first-come first-served basis.
All courses are filled on a first-come first-served basis. If the course is full and you miss out on a place, you will be added to the waitlist.
Number Of Courses
From 9.00am 15 January to 22 January, because of high demand and to give all members a chance to enrol in at least one of their preferred courses, enrolments are initially limited to a maximum of five courses, with no more than one from each of the categories of Art, Dance, Exercise, Games and each Language.
Beginning at 9.00am on Wednesday 22 January, 2025 you can enrol in additional courses on a space-available basis.
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING UPDATE – focus on summer wellness
As we get older, we often have a tougher time dealing with heat and humidity. The temperature inside or outside does not have to be high to put some at risk for a heat-related illness. Headache, confusion, dizziness, or nausea could be a sign of a heat-related illness.
To keep heat-related illnesses from becoming dangerous, remember to:
- Get out of the sun and into a cool, ideally air-conditioned place.
- Drink fluids but avoid alcohol and caffeine.
- Shower, bathe, or sponge off with cool water.
- Lie down and rest.
Go to the doctor or to an emergency room to find out if you need treatment.