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General Meetings 2020
Venue, Totara Park Recreation Hall, Melwood Drive, Warkworth at 10 a.m.
February 10
Gaye Stratton on Macular Degeneration.
Macular Degeneration (MD) is the
leading cause of blindness in NZ and it is treatable. One in 7
people over 50 years of age have some evidence of MD and the
incidence increases with age. Many people dismiss the early
warning signs of MD, accepting vision loss as a normal part of the
ageing process.
Macular degeneration affects
the central vision and could impact on your ability to drive,
read, watch television, participate in your hobbies and recognise
faces. Loss of vision can impact on your lifestyle and
independence. You could have a higher risk of falls and fracturing
hips; developing depression; inability to access health services
and earlier admission to nursing homes. However if MD is caught in
time, steps can be taken to prevent the onset of MD and treatments
are available.
Gaye Stratton, Macular
Degeneration New Zealand’s Community Liaison Educator, will
dispel myths and misunderstandings about this chronic eye disease
and will provide information on the latest treatments and the
management of macular degeneration. Information packs will be
available.
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April
Meeting cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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June
Meeting cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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August 10
Subject to Covid-19 restrictions.
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October 12
Subject to Covid-19 restrictions.
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Future Speakers waiting in the wings.
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Professor Ralph Cooney.
A Time for Action! - Climate Change and The Circular Economy .
The talk will include the Era of Climate Change Action, Electric Cars and Planes, Plastics Recycling (The Circular Economy) and Our Galaxy, Our Planet and the Future of Homo Sapiens (us!)
Ralph is Professor of Chemistry at The School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Senior Advisor to MBIE - The Biocide Toolbox, former Dean of Science and Pro Vice Chancellor of Tamaki Innovation Campus and recipient of the Jean Marie Lehn Award (IUPAC/Poly-Char) for Outstanding Achievements in Materials Science and Engineering 2019.
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Alison Talmage on Music Therapy.
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Dr Jenny Collins on History of Schools in the Mahurangi District
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Dr Jonathan Lee on Afghanistan.
Other Events.
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New Members are
always welcome.
At U3A Warkworth you will meet familiar faces plus a new group of
friendly people with similar interests. If you have just moved to
the area, or recently retired and are looking for new horizons, this
is a pleasant and stimulating way to extend your circle of friends
