WE WISH ALL OUR MEMBERS A VERY HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR

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The speaker is David Joy and the title of his talk is Liverpool Cowkeepers.

1 LYTHAM ST ANNES NEWSLETTER Registered Charity January 2018 WE WISH ALL OUR MEMBERS A VERY HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR Welcome to the January Newsletter. I am always pleased to receive news, the deadline for the February Newsletter is 25 th January Our next general meeting is on 12 th January The speaker is David Joy and the title of his talk is Liverpool Cowkeepers. Madeline Tretton - Newsletter Editor U3A TALK BY BOB PICKERSGILL The life and songs of Frank Sinatra Bob used Franks daughter s biography to give us an insight in the life and times of Frank. An only child and small boy with a scarred face brought up by his Grandparents in New Jersey. Not a great start in life for a man who became the voice of his time. He started his career at 19 and b 1942, at the age of 27 he was earning $25,000 a week. Apart from entertaining us with anecdotes from Franks life and loves, Bob sang some of Franks hits and also played the saxophone. Having reached rock bottom after his marriage to Ava Gardener ended, he released the album Come fly with me and the next 3 years were the pinnacle of his career. He has remained a superstar, although no longer with us, his voice lives on.

SPANISH CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER The members who have been involved with the Spanish Groups were invited to a get together.

Then Johnnie entertained us with some more songs in English, and we finished the night off with dancing in the gaps between the tables.

Christine Holland Spanish - Intermediate Group Leader WINE APPRECIATION The 1 st wine appreciation groups wine tasting was held on 30 th November at Majestic Wines in Lytham.

2 SPANISH CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER The members who have been involved with the Spanish Groups were invited to a get together. About 22 of us filled the venue Ben & Johnnies a small café/bar in St Anne s. We enjoyed tapas and sang some Carols in Spanish of course accompanied by Johnnie on his guitar. Then Johnnie entertained us with some more songs in English, and we finished the night off with dancing in the gaps between the tables. I think everyone had a good time I had the hangover to prove I did. Christine Holland Spanish - Intermediate Group Leader WINE APPRECIATION The 1 st wine appreciation groups wine tasting was held on 30 th November at Majestic Wines in Lytham. The group were very impressed with the selection, which was chosen by Majestic wines with the object of expanding our knowledge. What a revelation- a Sauvignon Blanc from Slovenia and a Cabernet Sauvignon from The Lebanon! Others from more familiar areas but equally as interesting, and with prices ranging from 8 to 23 and all for 10 a head. The next wine tasting will be toward the end of January.

If you are interested in joining the group contact Tony on 01253 711172.

We meet at the Ansell Institute where access is a bit restricted, but the room is light and airy and free, provided the majority of the group are members of

3 If you are interested in joining the group contact Tony on WHIST The initial get together of the newly formed whist group had a fun afternoon playing a very light hearted game of cards. We meet at the Ansell Institute where access is a bit restricted, but the room is light and airy and free, provided the majority of the group are members of the Institute ( 10 per year). We will be starting again on 9 th January, and then every 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday of the month at 2.00pm until 4.00pm. If you are interested in joining the group, even if you have not played whist before contact Christine on PAINTING GROUP

What a wonderful afternoon for the painting group and Linda, their leader. A well-known artist, Stephen Coates from Sheffield, joined the regular week meeting of the painting group on 5 th December.

4 What a wonderful afternoon for the painting group and Linda, their leader. A well-known artist, Stephen Coates from Sheffield, joined the regular week meeting of the painting group on 5 th December. Apart from giving advice and help to the group, he proved to be very entertaining and all the group enjoyed the experience. One of the members, provided a beef stew and crusty bread for lunch thank you Jean. Christine Garrity Group coordinator APPRECIATION OF LITERATURE A new group will be starting in March 2018, looking at 5 famous texts as follows; - 1. Charlotte Bronte =- Jane Eyre 2. George Eliot Middlemarch 3. Daphne du Maurier Rebecca 4. Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice 5. John Fowles The French Lieutenant s Woman 6. Comparisons, Similarities and Differences Please contact Chris Marshall. Tel: Mobile: chrismarshall1953@yahoo.co.uk

5 NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION This newsletter is currently distributed at the General Meeting, by post and by . Please ensure you have added your address to our distribution list. If you have not, this can be done at monthly meetings or by contacting our secretary Marion Stott. Should you not have an address please inform a member of the committee. I hope you have found this information useful, thank you for reading the January Newsletter. Our local Contact Information and Points of Interest. Our Website: U3A Website National U3A Website Newsletter Editor lsau3anewsletter@uwclub.net Membership Secretary Audrey O'Connor Tel:

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