U3A Warwick Inc.

Jazz in the afternoon a big success

A six-piece ensemble from the University of Queensland’s Big Band entertained 88 U3A members and guests on July 18, in what was a first for both organisations.

U3A Warwick collaborated with Jumpers & Jazz and sponsor STAR Community Services to present Jazz in the Afternoon at our campus, 1 Tooth Street. Members paid $15 for three hours of fun and frivolity which included a sausage sizzle, hot/cold drinks and Devonshire afternoon tea. The visiting coffee van did a steady trade too.

The event included a raffle and a Crazy Beanie competition, which was won by our Course Coordinator, Rhonda Cooney (third from left in photo below). The judging was done by an independent panel! That should also be said of the raffle, the main prize for which was won by our Treasurer, Mark Agnew! Second prize went to a Brisbane visitor, Ross Clark.

Best of all, despite overnight rain and occasional threatening clouds, the rain held off and a good time was had by all.

Thanks to committee members and volunteers for all their hard work. Thanks to Maureen and Derrick Sutcliffe and Louize Fulton for the photos. Let’s do it again next year!

Neil Bonnell - read all about it!

U3A Warwick Life Member and nonagenarian Neil Bonnell's memoir about his colourful teaching career has been uploaded to this website to mark his 90th birthday in May.

We published this memoir in newsletters some years ago and now include on the website for the benefit of members, new and old. Essential reading for former teachers and travellers.

The Term 3 newsletter contains an article about Neil's career, which included a six-year stint in Uganda and post-career adventures in China.