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
SPOTLIGHT ON U3A MANAWATU
SPOTLIGHT ON U3A MANAWATU
Ann Atkinson recently interviewed Chris van der Krogt about the U3A Manawatu. The recording is scheduled for broadcasting as part of her “Manawatu Spotlight” series:
Manawatu People’s Radio (999am)
Noon on Tuesday 19 August and noon on Saturday 23 August.
After that it will be available as a podcast: Manawatu Spotlight Episode 407
MEMORY/WELLBEING STUDY INVITATION
The Emotion, Lifespan, and Memory (ELM) Group, School of Psychology, Victoria University is looking at the relationship between memory and wellbeing for adults 65 and older. An invitation for you to participate is attached. More information about the study can be found at https://elm-group.org
Funded by Marsden Fund.
SeniorMoments – a new social media platform for seniors
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.
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
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).
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.
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.