15th November 2016 15th Tachwedd 2016 WREXHAM WRECSAM For your convenience, these screen shots will appear on the Wrexham U3A website until 15th December 2016

Dr Helen Patterson Chief Executive Wrexham County Borough Council Our Speaker Today Dr Helen Patterson Chief Executive Wrexham County Borough Council

Future presentations 13 December No speaker – Christmas Lunch 17 January 2017 Nursing Tracy Livingston 21 February QE 2 Hotel Manager Penny Brett-Roberts 21 March Amsterdam – The Friendly City Peter Mathot

21 November Tinsel and Turkey – Belmont Hotel, VISITS and EVENTS 21 November Tinsel and Turkey – Belmont Hotel, Torquay. Excursions included. STOP PRESS There are TWO twin bedded rooms available for this trip. They could be double or single occupancy. See Margaret TO-DAY. Please note: You must pay for visits at the time of booking Margaret Hadwin-Smith : hadwin541@btinternet.com 01978 310253

VISITS AND EVENTS 26th March 2017 Loch Tummel Hotel 6 days d/b/b 5th May 2017 Speke Hall 10th June 2017 Blenheim Palace Remember you must pay for the trip at time of booking

READING GROUP LED BY LIZ MARTIN We meet on the 3rd Monday in the month at 2pm. If you are interested please contact LIZ MARTIN on 01978 261694

November : Industrial Heritage Mersey Tunnel Visit – meet in Liverpool at 10am

New Group News For those who have signed up for the BUS PASS GROUP and THE NEW SUNDAY LUNCH GROUP there will be an initial meeting at The Cunliffe Arms on THURSDAY JANUARY 26th 2017 at 12 noon STROLLERS ( even shorter walks than the short walks ) A NEW COMPUTER GROUP A THRILLER READING GROUP A CHOIR PLEASE SIGN THE SHEETS See PAM (SHARRATT)

Walking Group (Pam Sharratt) November – Duke’s Driveway CAR SHARE as normal from rear car park at Sainsbury's, Wrexham, leaving from there at 9.30am.

KNIT AND NATTER Christmas lunch will be on Tuesday January 10th 2017. If you wish to attend please put your name down on the list at the November meeting Thank you - Pam

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month STARTING SEPTEMBER DANCE EXERCISE GROUP 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month STARTING SEPTEMBER Dance studio at Glyndwr Sports Centre Nominal charge. Members participate at their own risk Leaders : Barbara Thorpe and Wendy Jones

Group News Welsh for Beginners Meets at ‘Saith Seren’ (1.30-3.30 pm) Every Wednesday Contacts: Bob Edwards or Derek McCarthy 01978 752621

CANASTA Leader : Claire Bellis Contact 01978 265684/claire.bellis@yahoo.co.uk Venue: The Cunliffe Arms 1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday of the month. Time 7pm

ACHTUNG, BITTE The German Group Has vacancies. Some prior knowledge of the language would be beneficial. Contact Elizabeth Pettit on 01978854519

Contact the Editorial Team via their email: Newsletter A PLEA TO GROUP LEADERS Articles of 75-125 words ( with or without photos ) are being sought from the Study Groups. All members of the U3A should be kept informed about the quality work being undertaken in the Study Groups , so please let us know what you do. Contact the Editorial Team via their email: edjan2@btinternet.com

Newsletter Editor After many years of being editor of our newsletter Edgar Lewis is standing down. We are in need of a new editor. Edgar is more than willing to work along side the new editor to show them the ropes until they are settled. A full job description is available. If you think you can help please contact Edgar or Peter Beddoes for more Information.

CHAIRMAN’S TELEPHONE NUMBER IN HANDBOOK IS INCORRECT: It should be… 01978 359451

CLOSER MONITORING AT MONTHLY MEETING Please be prepared to show your membership card at the door. Thank you for your cooperation.

THANK YOU CHRISTMAS LUNCH TUESDAY 13TH DECEMBER Please note this is NOT the third Tuesday of the month.