U3A in London Update – 9 December 2024

This information was published on: December 09, 2024

Members of Art Appreciation C, Secular and Mythological Art at the National Gallery, and congratulations to Jelena Jovanovic, who has been a member of U3A for a very long time, attended our art classes and now has had an exhibition in Hampstead.


Have a good break – and we are looking forward to a happy New Year! Let us hope that 2025 will bring peace for all of us.

Christmas Party

on Sun, 8th Dec. Due to the high number of tickets already allocated, regrettably only members can attend and no partners who are not members, as in the past.

Reminder invitation: New Date

New Members Coffee Morning (+tea and cakes) 10.30-12.30, Monday 6th January in Room 1.22.
Meet Chairman Richard Arthur and committee members who will mingle and chat, answer questions and ensure you enjoy the best of activities with your u3a in London membership.

The Monday Talk

On 9th December at 10.30am in Room 2.21 (and Zoom) Richard Cohen explores famous graveyards in London. In London’s Cities of the Dead he takes us on a virtual tour through some of the acres dedicated to those no longer living.

Very Important Notice

If you will need a wheelchair or evacuation chair to exit the building in an emergency, please contact the U3A IMMEDIATELY. Thank you.

The timetables for the week

This update, The full timetable, the Town Hall room timetable and the Zoom timetable are available in the Common Room and on the corridor noticeboard. 

URGENT CLASS ANNOUCEMENT

Franca Cerudi will be telling us about Italian Christmas dinners on Monday 9th at 12.50 – 13.50 in Room 1.26 (or if the class is popular, in room 1.22, as there is no Film 1 on Monday this week).
This is a harbinger of her new Italian Food Class, starting next term (see below).

CLASS NOTICES

From Wally Howard: Holiday Film Class

on 18th December at 2.00pm in Room 1.22, THE BURMESE HARP. Directed by Kon Ichikawa, this is one of Japan’s most eloquent anti-war statements. Running time: 143 minutes.

From Eric Mentzer

The U3A Autumn term finishes on Friday 13/12/24 at 16.00.

Social bridge will be on Monday 16/12 12.30-16.00 each session.

Friday 20/12

Friday 3/1/25. 

THE WACARTS BUILDING IS CLOSED FROM 20/12 (17.00HRS) UNTIL THURSDAY /2/1/25 (10.00HRS).

Can accommodate upto 48 players in both Room 1.29 Art room) & 1.24. Beginners will have access to bidding supervision if needed. Tea, coffee & hot chocolate available together with biscuits although contributions to the biscuits kitty will improve the quality & quantity of biscuits. Heaters will also be provided if needed.

NEW CLASSES STARTING IN JANUARY

From Franca Cerudi:

At 12.50 – 13.50 on Monday (room to be confirmed) – an Italian Food Class, explaining the most important and common Italian foods, adding some stories about them and the traditions of the regions where they are usually used. Italy has a lot of particular foods, from pasta prepared in different ways to rice, pizza and cakes, for example.

From Eugene Moshan: Mathematics

GCSE Maths (née O Level Maths) in Room 1.30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10.30. ‘Did you not fall in love with Mathematics the first time around? Would you like a second chance with no exams now that you are older and wiser? Then please join us. We will cover new material on Tuesdays and solve practice problems on Thursdays. Textbook: Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Higher, Editors: Dr Naomi Norman, Katherine Pate, ISBN 978 1 447 98020 9.’

From Jane Simpson: Photo Editing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

On Wednesdays in Room 1.26 at 14.00.

Tired of wonky horizons and dull photos? Improve your photo editing skills by learning how to use Adobe’s photo editing software Lightroom and Photoshop, including having fun with their new AI tools. To take part in the class you will need to have your own copy of Lightroom and Photoshop software installed on your laptop. Please e-mail the class co-ordinator (janesimpson50@hotmail.com) if you would like more information.

Old Friends

We will welcome back Christopher Dean and Jennifer Mills.

To make you smile

‘Money can’t buy you love, but it improves your bargaining position.’ Christopher Marlowe

‘Comedy is the one job you can do badly and no-one will laugh at you.’ Max Miller

Happy Christmas and New Year from Gilli, Richard, Maureen and Amalia