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Promoting Lifelong Learning and Creativity for Healthy Ageing

Explore the benefits of lifelong learning and creativity in the third age for improved mental and physical health. Discover how U3A fosters community interaction, new skill sets, and artistic pursuits. Embrace change and socially responsive design for a vibrant future.

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Promoting Lifelong Learning and Creativity for Healthy Ageing

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  1. 28TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SYDNEY U3A INC MITCHELL THEATRE SYDNEY MECHANICS’ SCHOOL OF ARTS MARCH 23, 2016

  2. AGENDA • Acknowledgement of country • Welcome from the chair • Apologies • Confirmation of previous minutes • President’s report • Treasurer’s report • Appointment of auditor • Awards of honorary life membership • Election of office bearers

  3. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR THIRD AGE Engage with others who share your love of learning

  4. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” Nelson Mandela

  5. U3A – OUR ETHOS • U3A’s ethos is to promote continual education and to foster the melding of lifelong learning, creativity, exercise and community interaction so that the third age is truly the age of reinvention, rejuvenation, renewal, redirection. • U3A has a proven reputation for integrity and for the delivery of excellence in education to individuals in their third age.

  6. LIFELONG LEARNING • Learning that: • Is pursued throughout life • Is flexible, diverse and available at different times and in difference places • Enhances creativity, initiative and responsiveness

  7. LIFELONG LEARNING ENABLES US TO: • Show adaptability through enhanced skills • Better manage uncertainty • Communicate across and within cultures, sub-cultures, families and communities • Negotiate issues

  8. LIFELONG LEARNING • An integral part of healthy ageing • Keeps brains active and engaged • Increases life satisfaction • Heightens enjoyment • Builds self-confidence

  9. LIFELONG LEARNING’S AIM IS TO: • Build on existing skills • Provide new skill sets • Promote alternative ways of thinking and expression • Facilitate idea sharing and growth • Enhance mental alertness • Improve memory

  10. BENEFITS OF LIFELONG LEARNING COMBINED WITH EXERCISE Benefits (physical) • Slowed Physical Decline • Increased Range Of Motion • Improved Flexibility • Improved Muscular Strength • Endorphins (The Buzz)

  11. BENEFITS OF LIFELONG LEARNING PLUS EXERCISE Benefits (psychological) • New skill sets • Improved communication • Interaction/friendships • Atmosphere (fun, non-judgmental, continuous activity, laughter) • Varied interests of other members (interesting/informative/learning) • Delayed mental decline

  12. MYTHS AND SCIENCE – IMPORTANCE OF LIFELONG LEARNING According to some neuroscientists, our brains have surprising talents: • Develop powerful systems that cut through the intricacies of complex problems • More calmly manage emotions • Are cheerier • Broader perspective of the world • A capacity to see patterns, connect the dots and be more creative • WE SHOULD NOT WASTE THESE TALENTS – STAY CREATIVE, HEALTHY AND CONTINUALLY LEARN

  13. LIFELONG LEARNING’S LINK TO CREATIVITY Many people find their passion later in life when they are free of work and other obligations and have the time to explore their innate abilities, talent and creativity.

  14. Being creative has been linked to improved mental and physical health. • Some experts claim creative self expression is key to staying healthy, engaged and vibrant, as well as spiritually and emotionally balanced.

  15. ARTS AND HEALTH PROGRAM • Provides participants with access to creative activities specifically designed to: • Achieve positive health outcomes • Maintain health and wellbeing

  16. ARTS Encompasses a broad spectrum of creative activities - painting, drawing, sculpting, photography, film, music, theatre, dancing, comedy, digital media, creative writing and handcrafts.

  17. SOME CREATIVE ARTS DRAWING POETRY WRITING CLASSES PAINTING MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHY CRAFT

  18. A VERY CREATIVE U3A MEMBER

  19. Music Encompasses individual singing, community choirs, playing an instrument, listening to a CD, attending a concert, enrolling in the University of the Third Age to learning about aspects of music history.

  20. SOME MORE CREATIVE ARTS • SINGING AND RECORDING • MUSIC (PLAYING OR LISTENING) • CONCERTS • FILM MAKING/HISTORY

  21. Dance encompasses classical ballet, contemporary movement, exercise to music, ballroom, tango, line, square, belly and wheelchair dancing.

  22. EVEN MORE CREATIVE ARTS • YOGA BALLROOM • TAI CHI BALLET • WHEELCHAIR DANCING

  23. CERTAIN ART FORMS AID SPECIFIC CONDITIONS • Singing can improve cardiovascular function and breathing • Dance can improve mobility and help combat obesity • Most importantly, arts bring people together and forge essential links with the broader community.

  24. Creative Ageing Research in the USA “Art is like chocolate for the brain” - Dr Gene Cohen MD PhD

  25. What’s New?

  26. IS THERE A CHANGE IN THE WIND?

  27. Organisations and people that don't embrace change lose ground and stagnate

  28. SOCIALLY RESPONSIVE DESIGN COMMUNITY PROJECT UTS Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) students offer design solutions to community based organisations through the third year subject Socially Responsive Design.

  29. HOW DID IT WORK? • Design students, in teams of 4 to 6 at UTS offered their services across 12 weeks (August to October 2015) • Process supported by academic staff/tutors and project managed by UTS Shopfront • Sydney U3A was invited to participate.

  30. PROJECT BRIEF: A vibrant image for Sydney U3A that is modern and that will attract new members and promote lifelong learning

  31. WHO DID IT? • University: UTS • Faculty: Design Architecture & Building • Academic: Kate Dilanchian • Students: JaymeeKim Sharon Ung Mary Tran Josh Roseberg Henry King

  32. HOW DID U3A BENEFIT? • Fantastic fresh new image developed by a dedicated young and dynamic team of • students – a modern rebranding • Access to and ownership of all outcomes produced as a result of this project • No cash outlay

  33. HOW DID THE STUDENTS BENEFIT? Incredible opportunity for students to enhance their skills through engaging professionally with a live client and engaging with the community sector

  34. PROJECT COMPLETED - SCORE A+ Our team of design students helped Sydney U3A to develop a new visual identity, update its logo and ensure design consistency across all collateral including public documents, trifold brochure, banners and the course book

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