Sharing and remembering
University of the Third Age’s Stawell branch has acknowledged former members as part of a presentation of five new copies of popular children’s books to Stawell Library.
U3A Stawell president Gabrielle Chamberlin said the books included a memory label inside front covers to honour the members.
“Like many senior community groups our long-time members of U3A Stawell are passing away,” she said.
“The passing of members will always leave a void. We at U3A Stawell, wanted to acknowledge our members, many who have maintained their membership and interest in the sharing of knowledge for three decades.
“Among our membership we have members who have been involved continuously since U3A Stawell formed in 1986.
“The five books for children presented this year have a memory label inside the front cover to honour a member who passed away during 2020.
“We intend to continue to purchase a book and present the book to the Stawell Library, to honour long-time members on their passing, at the same time hoping to keep such purchases to a minimum.”
U3A Stawell has resumed activities after a disruptive 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are settling comfortably into the new meeting places for our activities at Stawell Library and Stawell Performing Arts Centre,” Ms Chamberlin said.
“Working with Northern Grampians Shire Council and Stawell Library through the Positive Aging Program has given U3A Stawell a chance to maintain our strong workshop program and to initiate new classes and workshops.”
The group welcomes new members.