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MONTHLY LUNCHEON THE GRADUATE UNION
presents
A REFLECTION ON AUSTRALIA’S RESPONSE TO ASYLUM SEEKERS Speaker: Sr Brigid Arthur
Wednesday, 5 October 2011 Noon for 12.30pm Graduate House 220 Leicester Street Carlton
A trained primary and secondary teacher who has taught in country Victoria (Horsham, Kyabram) and Melbourne (Hawthorn, Albert Park, Geelong, Sunshine west) and a Secondary school Principal for many years (Horsham, Kyabram, Sunshine West), Sister Brigid obviously loved teaching. She sees education as the way to make the most impact on the kind of opportunities young people have in life. Currently Sr Brigid is the Coordinator of the Brigidine Secondary Schools Council, a structure established to assist a group of seven schools to do future planning, develop leadership, share curriculum initiatives, set up new governance structures etc. Sr Brigid is also the Coordinator of the Brigidine Asylum Seekers' Project which takes various initiatives to assist refugees and asylum seekers. This project supports some asylum seekers who are on Bridging visas – who cannot work and who do not receive any assistance whatsoever from the government. Sr Brigid visits the Maribyrnong Detention Centre and tries to assist those detained in practical ways (with tobacco, food, phone cards etc.)
Admission: Members $30 Guests $37.50 (pre-paid only). RSVP Mon 3 October. Bookings Essential. For enquiries and to book Telephone Graduate House 03 9347-3428
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UNIVERSITY GRADUATES CLUB We welcome members and friends to attend the following events:
SEPTEMBER EVENTS Wednesday 21st WOMEN’S FORUM Join a group of friendly women to discuss ‘What is "Power" and how is it acquired or developed?’ in a cosy private area of Graduate House – with a leisurely $10 buffet lunch to follow in the bistro if desired. Time: 10am for 10.30am start Cost: No charge
Tuesday 27th SPECIAL BREAKFAST Join residents for a special breakfast from 7.30am – 8.30am at Graduate House.
OCTOBER EVENTS Tuesday 4th, 18th ITALIAN CONVERSATION DINNER Enjoy dinner and Italian conversation. Excellent & experienced teacher Time: 6pm Cost: Members $15, Guests $20 Book by Monday prior. Phone: 9347-3428
Wednesday 5th MONTHLY LUNCHEON Speaker: Sr Brigid Arthur; Topic: A reflection on Australia’s response to asylum seekers Time: 12 noon for 12.30pm: Bookings required by Monday 3 October, Telephone: 9347-3428, Cost (pre-paid only): Members $30 Guests $37.50
Wednesday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th BRIDGE EVENINGS If you can play Bridge, or would like to learn, join the group each week at Graduate House. Time: 7.45 pm
Tuesday 11th SPECIAL BREAKFAST Join residents for a special breakfast from 7.30am – 8.30am at Graduate House.
Thursday 13th WINE APPRECIATION DINNER Attend our Greek inspired Wine Dinner Time: 6.30pm for 7pm Cost (pre-paid only) Please see flyer for details.
Members $40; Non-members $50
Friday 14th SECOND FRIDAY DRINKS AND DINNER Meet up with fellow members and residents for a convivial end-of-the-week drink followed by dinner at Graduate House. Meet at the Bistro. Time: 6pm – 8pm
Wednesday 19th WOMEN’S FORUM Join a group of friendly women to discuss Are there Seven Deadly Sins in current times, and, if so, do they equate to those of ancient times? in a cosy private area of Graduate House – with a leisurely $10 buffet lunch to follow in the bistro if desired. Time: 10am or 10.30am start Cost: No charge
Sunday 23rd MUSIC CONCERT Enjoy the afternoon with us at Graduate House and listen to Coco’s Lunch followed by afternoon tea. Time: 3pm Cost: Adults: $30; Members: $25; Students: $20; Residents: $15
Tuesday 25th RESIDENTS’ MEET AND GREET Residents and members are invited to meet for a drink and nibbles. Time: 6pm
Sunday 30th THE AUSTRALIAN BOATRACE Cruise along the Yarra River on a Tram boat to watch the races between The University of Melbourne and The University of Sydney Time: 11am – 1pm Cost: $45pp Bookings essential, limited numbers
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A Boat Race between The University of Melbourne and The University of Sydney
SUPPORT OUR UNIVERSITY We would like to invite our members to the Boatrace between The University of Melbourne and The University of Sydney Watch the Women’s/ Men’s rowing from the comfort of the Tram Boat. Due to limited numbers bookings are essential.
ABN 556 10664 963
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September Luncheon reviewed Dr Tony Gould’s comments that this country does not pay enough homage to our music, that we not take notice of our composers in our own country is a major concern that is putting the Australian Music industry into dire straits. Although a lover of music composed in the Classical period, he noted that the repertoire in this country has not changed; in fact it has gotten worse and mused that our Opera company has remained in the past. The industry is under threat as we lack support and sponsorship and there isn’t enough promotion of Australian works which is a shame, especially the great works of Percy Grainger, Sculthorpe, Butterley and Edwards, among others. Great music should be played repeatedly in order to be appreciated. What will it take for this to change? – it takes courage, courage to play more music of our times, to fully utilize what we have. E.g the excellent museum to promote and take pride in our great art of heritage music and at the same time, have the power and inclination to make changes. -Shirley Ho
2011 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Regular Functions Bridge every Wednesday evening at 7.45pm Italian Conversation Dinner – 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month, except November (Cup Day) Drinks Evening – 2nd Friday each month 6pm – 7pm followed by dinner from 6.45pm Special Breakfast – 2nd Tuesday each month 7.30am – 8.30am Join residents for breakfast Women’s Forum – 3rd Wednesday each month 10am for 10.30am start (topics advised monthly) Residents Meet & Greet – last Tuesday each month Other Functions October 5th Monthly Luncheon - Speaker: Sr Brigid Arthur, Topic: ‘A reflection on Australia’s response to asylum seekers’ th 13 Wine Appreciation Dinner 23rd Music SeriesSeries- Coco’s Lunch th 30 The Australian Boatrace November 9th Monthly Luncheon - Speaker: Ms Wilma Farrow, Topic: ‘Vida Goldstein-that dangerous and persuasive woman!’ 10th Twilight Lecture – Speaker: Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, Topic: ‘Leadership’ December 7th Monthly Luncheon - Speaker: Ms Philippa Challis, Topic: ‘Live Life Laughing’ 9th Chairman’s Cocktail Party 16th Members’ Christmas Party
CARPARKING At Graduate House
$ 5.00 Daily / $ 150.00 Monthly
• Secure Parking • Access 24 / 7 • Reserved Parking Bay • Cheapest Rate around
220 Leicester Street Carlton, Vic 3053 for enquiries, call 9347 3428 email : admingh@graduatehouse.com.au
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SPEAKERS REQUIRED FOR 2012 LUNCHEONS Members are invited to recommend suitable speakers for next year. Please advise Rhonda Lu via ghonline@graduatehouse.com.au or call in on 9347 3428 at Graduate House of the names and contact details of speakers you may have heard speak recently. Many of our members are also members of U3A, Rotary and the like, and speakers at these organizations are usually happy to come to Graduate House. As a not-for-profit University college, it is important that prospective speakers are aware that we do no pay our speakers. Thank you
ABN 556 10664 963
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at Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton
Thursday, 13 October 2011
6.30pm for 7pm
MENU Appetizer
Fried Holoumi with Lemon and Oregano Entrée
Creamy Chicken Soup with Feta and Candied Lemon Main
Citrus infused Lamb Backstrap with watermelon and mint salad Dessert
Traditional Baklava with Lemon Sorbet Cost (pre-paid only): Members: $40 Guests: $50
RSVP: Tuesday, 11 October 2011 Phone: 9347-3428
SECOND FRIDAY MEMBERS’ SOCIAL EVENING & DINNER Friday 14th October 2011 Drinks 6pm-7pm Dinner at 6.45pm sharp Have dinner at Graduate House after drinks. Dinner will be a resident’s style buffet dinner comprising soup, main course and dessert all for only $15.00 for members and $20.00 for nonmembers. (Prepaid only. Please pay by cheque to Graduate House or credit card by ph) Come relax and listen to some music with old friends and meet some new ones. Join us anytime after 6pm for drinks and meet near the bar. Please bring friends and prospective members, everyone is welcome.
Bookings essential. Please book & pay with Graduate House on 9347 3428 By Thursday 13th October 2011. For information email Andre at: andre@alphalink.com.au or phone 9584-2087 bus hours, 9515 3432 after hours or 0408-594-859