University looks for home

By Sarah Schwager
CRANBOURNE U3A celebrated its first birthday last week as committee members leaped into their second year.
At their annual general meeting on Friday it was a matter of celebration and reflection, with the main talking point being the group’s lack of a permanent home.
At a recent council meeting, councillor Colin Butler moved a motion to give the U3A use of the area behind the Cranbourne Library when the Turning Point Family Church and School moves to its new buildings.
Bev Wood, again elected president of the Cranbourne U3A, said they hoped they would be able to use that area, as it would be much more suitable.
The group, which provides a range of classes to retired people, has been using the Devon Meadows Scout Hall four days a week and the Old Shire offices on the Friday.
“A lot of people have dropped off because it is too far,” Mrs Wood said.
“Also, while we are very grateful, the scout hall gets very cold in the winter.”
Membership dropped from 120 to 70 recently but Mrs Wood said many would rejoin in the spring.
Also elected at the annual general meeting were Judy Symons (secretary), Tony Camilleri (assistant secretary), Annette O’Donohue (treasurer) and Jim Hedrick (vice president).
Mrs Wood said it had been a great celebration with a cake donated by Icing on the Cake.
Classes include folk art, computers, card making, paper craft, art classes, creative writing and calligraphy. All classes are offered during the day.
For more information call Bev Wood on 5995 0339.