As mentioned in the closing editorial of July’s Newsletter, Malcolm Hellings, a member of several of Windsor U3A’s varied music groups, has been organising the distribution (by e-mail) of pdf play lists submitted by himself and other group members over recent months. This project has become the Music for a Desert Island group, see below for a list of other music listening groups.
On 12 June 2020, Margaret Kelly wrote “Just sending some flower watercolours and oil painting of Dutch Barn Iowa work in progress.
A few videos from another YouTube channel I subscribe to: Alan Snowdon.
Michael suggests we think of our children and grandchildren – and identify the folk in our old photos.
Explore London 2 convenor Ann Vaughan was on holiday in Perth (Australia) when the Covid-19 crisis broke. She writes ‘home’
Maggie, convenor of our Creative Writing group sends her thoughts after the initial lockdown period. She says:
Google Arts and Culture have a selection of narrated videos which are also 360 degrees.
The Third Age Trust has compiled a list of useful and comprehensive links to various on-line resources to help with setting up new methods of staying in touch with fellow members, friends and family.
Jane writes “Many people find it useful to create an activity timetable so morning, afternoon and evening
don’t just drift into each other. One piece of advice I was once given…”
Jackie writes “You will notice that many of our activities are continuing by making use of computer aided
technology” and provides guidance.
Annie writes: “I have been keeping busy with Singing. I sing with the Rock choir live everyday online at 3:00pm and have also had tutorials from our choir leader, Glen, which are fun.”