Bribie Island Memorial Gardens

A MORNING TEA WAS HELD ON 22ND MARCH AT THE MEMORIAL GARDENS IN WOORIM TO CELEBRATE JOHN FERRARI’S 20 YEARS OF DEDICATION TO THE MAINTENANCE OF THE GARDENS, AND TO UNVEIL A PLAQUE IN HIS HONOUR. YEARS AGO, THIS SPECIAL STONE WAS ORGANIZED TO BE BROUGHT AND POSITIONED IN THE GARDENS BY JOHN. 20 YEARS IN A JOB IS A LONG TIME BUT, 20 YEARS AS A VOLUNTEER IS SOMETHING ELSE. JOHN HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF LIONS CLUBS THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA FOR 59 YEARS. WE AT THE LIONS CLUB OF BRIBIE ISLAND ARE PROUD TO HAVE JOHN FERRARI AS A LIFE MEMBER OF OUR CLUB.

A History Of John Ferrari A Lion Roars For The Community For 59 Years

John was born on 15-1-1929 at Lerici Italy near La Spezia, a naval port that was destroyed in WW2.

After John’s education was completed, which included a surveyor’s course, he worked in a bank until National Service, after which he took a cruise with friends. When they docked in Fremantle, they decided to stay and worked there for 3½ years. John did a carpenter’s exam at Leederville Technical School then drove to Adelaide where he met and married his wife, Enid. There they settled down and had 3 children.

John and his family later relocated to Alice Springs and worked for an earth moving company, McMahon Construction Co. John became involved in chartering the Alice Springs Lions Club in 1964. John met 3 of his countrymen and formed a construction company in Alice Springs which continued for 12 years until John’s wife became ill and eventually passed away. After moving back to Adelaide, John transferred to Mitcham Lions Club from March 1974 –

July 1999. Relocated to Bribie Island and eventually transferred to the Bribie Island Lions Club. A morning tea was held on 22nd March at the Memorial Gardens to celebrate John Ferrari’s 20 years of dedication to the gardens and to unveil a plaque in his honour. Years ago this special stone was organized to be brought to the gardens by John.

Great Fun At Bribie U3a

With the population of Bribie steadily growing nobody could possibly be bored with so much on offer at the University of the Third Age (U3A). Bribie U3A is one of 37 such organisations in Queensland, and 220 around Australia, and Bribie is recognized as being one of the very best. It offers a huge variety of interesting subjects, in convenient locations, at a very low cost.

Bribie islanders are very fortunate to have this wonderful facility here. It has grown steadily over 30 years since 1992, with the commitment of many volunteers at all levels. More than 160 volunteers, over 100 tutors, and 13 Committee members all generously give their time and expertise to achieve the efficient and costeffective running of Bribie U3A.

U3a Committee

At last week’s Annual General Meeting President Maree Mosslar, who steered U3A through the challenging years of Covid, was re-elected for another year together with several current Committee members. Two longserving members Judi Irvine and Robyn Connolly were thanked for their volunteer service as they stepped down to be replaced by Lorelle Green as Functions Coordinator and Heather Hughes who rejoins the team of Program Coordinators.

Michelle Kinnersly joined the Committee in the role of Technology Coordinator, previously carried by Greg Sibthorpe, who continues as Treasurer with Jenny Faulkner as Secretary. Re-elected longserving Committee members are

Rose Barnes, Chris Clark, Barrie Boodle, Kaye Keene, Barry Clark and Vice Presidents Juri Linins and Margaret Spooner. Bribie U3A offers 143 different classes each week, at different times of the day, with classes for a wide range of interests. Many levels of Arts, Crafts, Information technology, Science, History, Languages, Indoor and Outdoor Sports and Games, Song and Dance, Drama, Music and General knowledge. There are so many Classes to be enjoyed at a time to suit you, in the company of like-minded people.

Next Term

Bribie U3A is now on holiday until after Easter when Term 2 starts on Monday 17 APRIL and runs for nine weeks until Friday 23 JUNE with ANZAC holiday on April 25

There are limited vacancies in some classes including Australian History, Aussie Facts and Myths, Movie Group, Inventions & Discoveries, Windows Computers, Living English, Poets Corner, Card making, Knitting & Crochet, Laughter Wellness and Writing Children’s books. In Term 2 there will be two Insight Workshops, also open to the public, on Friday28 APRIL on gardening and HORTICULTURE specific to Bribie Island, and Friday 26 MAY about understanding and avoiding SCAMS. The workshop sessions are free, but you must book and register at U3A to attend.

U3A is always looking to include additional, interesting, and challenging courses to the timetable. If there is a topic you would like or a subject you could consider being a Tutor for, please make contact on 3408 1450.

If you already enjoying U3A please remember to say “Thank You” to one of the many volunteers that help you every day. All information on classes, timetables and other items of interest can be found on www. u3abribie.org.au

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