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DEATH NOTICES

We regret to advise that the following U3A Manawatu members have died over the last two years:

Julie BROADHEAD Jan 2026
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

MALE PARTICIPANTS WANTED for GUT BACTERIA STUDY

Currently seeking male participants in good general health. To download more information click on https://www.u3amanawatu.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fermentation-age-group-information-sheet-final.docx

Riddet Institute, Massey University, February 2026

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.

February 2026

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

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

ANTARCTIC FILM FESTIVAL

Coming to Palmerston North on 27th March 2026:

Book your tickets here

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.

SPOTLIGHT ON U3A MANAWATU

SPOTLIGHT ON U3A MANAWATU

In August 2025 Ann Atkinson interviewed Chris van der Krogt about the U3A Manawatu. The recording was broadcast as part of her “Manawatu Spotlight” series at Noon on Tuesday 19 August and Noon on Saturday 23 August 2025:

Manawatu People’s Radio (999am)

It is now available as a podcast: Manawatu Spotlight Episode 407

August 2025

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.