Tech Help Tuesdays

Using smart phones and tablets can be confusing and frustrating.  More and more businesses and government departments are connecting with clients through email and apps.  I may be able to help you to develop basic tech skills for day to day use, or assist with one-off requests such as setting up email, downloading an app, or how to fill in a form and return it. For help with your mobile phone, tablet or laptop, bring your device and see Joy on Tuesday mornings at U3A Centre Kallangur from 9:00 am.

Flanno for a Farmer

Our new total for this important fundraiser is $336.  Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way.

R U OK? Day - 12 September 2024

The annual campaign is a National Day of Action highlighting the importance of meaningful conversations. This year’s event is being held Thursday 12 September 2024. 

In 2024, R U OK? is calling on everyone to Ask R U OK? Any Day because life happens every day.

R U OK? encourages Australians to check in with others all year around. Recent research commissioned by R U OK? found that people who are regularly asked if they are okay feel more supported, connected and cared about.

University of the Third Age (U3A)

The Third Age is the best time of your life!

• Our First Age is childhood.
• Our Second Age is the mid part of our lives, with the responsibilities of career and family.
• Our Third Age is the best time of our lives.  A time when we are free to explore, learn, and share knowledge.

Now is the Time…

• to learn something new
• to keep an active mind
• to meet new friends

For more information, please call us on 3880 6677 or drop into the U3A Pine Rivers Centre, 1480 Anzac Ave, Kallangur.

Reception is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 12 midday.

VOLUNTEERING

Everyone who "works' at U3A Pine Rivers is a volunteer. Without the people who give their time freely, this organisation would not exist.

Volunteer positions

There are some positions, or roles, that require some level of committment.

• Tutors and activity leaders
• Members of the Management Committee, including the executive positions of President, Secretary and Treasurer
• Organisational roles including: Caterer, Centre Manager, Course Coordinator, Communication Officer, IT manager, Membership Officer, Reception Coordinator, Welfare Support Officer. Basically all the roles you see on the first couple of pages of the Term Newsletter.

All of these roles would benefit from an assistant, or a backup person. Do you have an interest, or skills in these areas? Speak to a member of the committee about how you could help. Consider joining the committee, which meets once a month, or nominating for an executive position in the future.

Other ways to volunteer

There are many other ways you could offer your time to help U3A Pine Rivers. For many small tasks you could spend a few extra minutes before or after your class. There is no need to allocate another day unless you wish to.

• Check the lists in the classrooms at the U3A Centre Kallangur for suggestions of simple jobs that you could do.
• Offer to help on reception a couple of times each month. Training will be given.
• Simple housekeeping jobs - fill or empty the dishwasher, empty waste paper bins, shelve library books, tidy the garden
• Offer to assist with events eg Open Day, Social mornings, special events

Health benefits of volunteering

Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. Volunteering and helping others can reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose.
Have a chat to anyone on the committee, about how you could give some of your time to help others in U3A, and yourself.

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