Reuben LEBERMAN Jan 2026
Gillian HUNT Nov 2025
Gwendolyn (Gwen) DE ROO Sep 2025
(Reverend) Jenny WATSON Jul 2025
Jacqueline (Jackie) SAYERS Sep 2024
Ron O’LEARY May 2024
Please let us know of any other of our members who have died recently so we can acknowledge them here. Contact Rosemary Krsinich: phone 326 9598 or email rkrsinich@gmail.com
PARTICIPANTS WANTED: Research on charitable giving (posted 15th September 2026)
Age Concern Driver Refresher Course
Volunteers Wanted for a Food Chewing Study
Researchers at the Riddet Institute and Massey University are seeking volunteers to participate in a study
investigating how older adults chew different foods and how this influences food breakdown before
swallowing.
Are you 65 or older? Can you attend one laboratory visit lasting approximately 60–70 minutes at Massey University,
Palmerston North?
Participants will receive a $50 supermarket voucher as a thank you for their time and contribution to the
study.
For more details, click here.
Oral History:
Has a weekly programme on Manawatu People’s Radio. It is called “Manawatu Conversations” and focuses primarily on oral history. It is broadcast on Tuesdays at 3pm and Saturdays at 1pm on 999AM. You can also hear the station here, or follow the link on the station’s web page: http://www.mpr.nz/. Past episodes are available as podcasts here . Queries to kstuartbirks@gmail.com
GEMS for Enquiring Minds
GEMS produced by U3A Online
Physical Health
Emotional Health
Social Health
Intellectual Health
Other Interesting GEMS
Fun
Technical
GEMS can be found here
CALLING ALL BOOK LOVERS
Larry Haist, a long-term U3A Manawatu member, has an extensive and wide-ranging collection of books, the majority of which he would now like to re-home. He is offering these free to any U3A members who would appreciate them.
Please contact him if you would like to see the books: email dlhaist@inspire.net.nz or phone 06 280 4471.
U3A Manawatu the first 20 years
This book, a history of U3A Manawatu researched and written by Carol Phillips, is available from the Heritage Desk in the PNCC Library for $10 a copy (cash only).
Vehicle Insurance
Please note that if you use a private vehicle for U3A business, e.g., for a group trip, that vehicle is NOT covered by U3A insurance.
SENIOR MOMENTS – a new social media platform
An additional channel for you to engage with others. Said to provide social connection, learning opportunities, safe environment. “Accessible and easy to use”.
If you are interested in joining go to https://seniormoments.co.nz/ for more information.
February 2026