ARTISTS of the Myall University of the Third Age (MU3A) will be applying their hard-won skills and newly-honed techniques in the kindest of Christmas gestures over the next few weeks.
As part of a long tradition, the MU3A artists are once again creating Christmas cards to be given to residents of the two nursing homes in Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.
“We will be practicing the techniques we learnt throughout the year and then turning these into cards to give to the people at Peter Sinclair Gardens and Estia,” Art Group convenor Jeanette Hart told News Of The Area.
“The idea came about many years ago as a way to give the residents of these nursing homes a little bit of art that they can enjoy all year round, and to let them know that they are thought of during the Christmas period, which can be a very difficult time for some people,” Jeanette said.
“It’s a way for our art group to give back to the community.”
Two of the Art Group’s long-term members, Karen Piggott and Ros Jones, have been integral to the annual effort for many years, and will be the ones to visit the nursing homes to present each resident with a handpainted card, and to have a bit of a chat.
“The feedback from staff and residents from both nursing homes has always been positive and they are grateful for our gift and the thought that goes into it,” Jeanette said.
The Myall U3A organisation had its newly-constructed home base next to Hawks Nest Community Hall inaugurated and opened this year, and it now plays host to a large display of artworks and creations that change every month.
“The new room’s art space is a great way to showcase the talent in our art class.”
Anyone wishing to join the Myall U3A in 2026 can look out for the Registration Day, currently set for 20 January at Hawks Nest Community Hall.
The Art Class is consistently the most popular, drawing dozens of members every year.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
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