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United Way
Upcoming Activities
Barefoot BowlsPortland Bowling ClubDate and time to be advised PAC – Brown Slouch HatSalute to the ANZACS and VetreransFriday 17th April 2026Purchase own ticket at PAC Trivia and Guest SpeakerFriday 17th AprilSpecial Guest Speaker: Vietnam Veteran Greg CarterFun trivia with Lyn Cowie followed by afternoon teaPlease bring a plateContact Cheryl Ford 0419 504 172 Wreath […]
Newsletter 2025
March Newsletter
SPEAKER’S CORNER REPORT
Ellen Linke and Robyn Peacock Members enjoyed two diverse guest speakers on Tuesday at the Portland Library.Ellen Linke gave us a brief outline of how she became the first female editor of the Portland Observer.Ellen spent most of her childhood in Heywood, and after leaving school was accepted into the Army.Ellen met her husband Graeme […]
Astronomy Afternoon Report
Last Friday a small group of members attended an Astronomy afternoon at the home of Phillip Mahon. Phil gave us insight into Astronomy such as looking at the stars and planets. He also showed us his various equipment such enormous Telescope, camera and attachments to view the sun and its spots and also stars and […]
Report on Speakers Corner, Russell Robinson
REPORT ON SPEAKERS CORNER (Deanne Butcher) On 28th June fourteen of our members came along to the Library and were entertained by Russell Robinson who showed us some amazing underwater photography from his many diving trips. Russell was a very engaging speaker and kept us enthralled with his recollections and photos including sunken WW2 relics […]
River Cruise and Dartmoor Visit
REPORT ON THE BUS/NELSON RIVER CRUISE MAY 13TH. (Ross Cowland) Last Friday 28 members participated on the bus trip to Nelson and Dartmoor. Despite the early forecast of rain the weather was very pleasant. The excursion enabled members to meet and socialise with others outside of their normal activity. In some cases people met up […]
Report on Plant Swap
REPORT ON PLANT SWAP ( Lynne McNaughton) On May 18th 10 U3a members had an enjoyable afternoon at Shirley’Ardens beautiful garden on King George Parade overlooking the beach along the Dutton Way. Shirley has a garden consisting natives, exotics, shrubs, perennials and succulents. Shirley has a porch area that is open to the air and […]