Author: Peter Ward

Congratulations Professor Louis Roler AM!

Hits: 67We are delighted to see that Professor Louis Roller was recognised with a King’s Birthday Honour – Member (AM), General Division. We have first-hand experience of Louis’ contribution to community, education and pharmacy with his many hours – over many years – of mind expanding, meticulously prepared, interesting lectures about our health and medicines.  All presented […]

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Saving a life using a Defibrillator

Hits: 22Saving a life using a Defibrillator Stonnington council has installed an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in the U3A Stonnington building because it can greatly improve outcomes if used quickly following cardiac arrest. Simple and safe to use, the following short videos may help you save someones life. In emergencies requiring a defibrillator also call Triple-Zero emergency services. The […]

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Saving a life using a Defibrillator

Hits: 88Saving a life using a Defibrillator Stonnington council has installed an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in the U3A Stonnington building because it can greatly improve outcomes if used quickly following cardiac arrest. Simple and safe to use, the following short videos may help you save someones life. In emergencies requiring a defibrillator also call Triple-Zero emergency services. The […]

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Poetry

Hits: 72An enthusiastic poetry appreciation group has been running at Stonington for more than seven years. Poetry Pilgrims was introduced by Anthony Ash, and in the early days Jennifer Strauss, a poet, helped us to become established. We had some time with no particular leader but are now privileged to have had the continuing leadership […]

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U3A Stonnington Library

Hits: 27The Library has been undergoing a few changes over the last year and is now up and running in Room 4 at Valetta Street!  It is open for members at all times. Do take a moment to come in and browse the interesting collection! You will be surprised by the variety of books available. […]

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Member Activities

Hits: 52Member Activities Courses; live, learn, enjoy. Art and craft, Current affairs and news , Excursions and outings, Exercise, e.g. Tai Chi, Films and cinema review, Games, including board games, mah-jong, bridge and cards, Gardens, Health and wellbeing, History, Languages, Literature and poetry, Music appreciation, Science and technology, Society, Travel, Walks (gardens and historic areas).

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Chess Partners

Hits: 31Chess Partners – Chess Partners is a group who enjoy meeting over a chess board every Tuesday morning from 9:30am.  Some play faster, some slower, but always with good humour.  And we even managed to play online all through COVID lockdowns! We welcome all players – whether you learnt from your father or played at […]

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Cooperative Painting Group

Hits: 32We meet every Thursday in Valetta St at noon for 2 hours. Our class is not instructive, but basic advice can be sought from the coordinator of the group. We always paint onsite, and enjoy trying our hands at a great variety of subjects. The main medium is watercolour but all mediums encouraged.

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