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MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETINGS
Monthly Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at Western Cape Bridge Union, Bridge Centre, Green Point. Time is 10:00 for 10:30. Tea and coffee are provided and included in the entrance fee. The entrance fee is R20 for members, and R30 for non-members. Please remember to wear your U3A badge. Please book early with Leonard Suransky (leosur@gmail.com) as seating is limited to 80 people.
Presentations and talks are given at each meeting by inspirational speakers, often experts in their fields, on a wide variety of interesting topics.
HERE IS THE MEETNG SCHEDULE FROM JUNE 2026:
JUNE MEETING (Thursday 11/06/2026)
MY EXODUS:
FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MOSES
BY MARGARET RAWICZ
As the author of Walking the Exodus: My Journey in the Footsteps of Moses, this is an opportunity to be entranced with her narrative on her personal travels across the Middle East, tracing possible Exodus routes and investigating the landscapes described in the Bible.
Margaret’s talks are known for being engaging, accessible, and richly informative. What is particularly valuable is her ability to connect disciplines, bringing together science, history, environment, and faith in a way that resonates with her audience.
ABOUT MARGARET RAWICZ
Alongside her personal ambitions Margaret has spent over 30 years working as an environmental consultant across Southern Africa, advising industry and contributing to the development of environmental management systems and policy frameworks, including work associated with the National Environmental Management Act. Her professional background includes work with major organisations in energy, mining, manufacturing, and government sectors. Alongside her professional career, Margaret has pursued a deep academic interest in Biblical Studies.
JULY MEETING (Thursday 09/07/2026)
FROM LIFESPAN TO HEALTHSPAN
The Science of Ageing Well
BY DR ANNA THOMAS
Most of us expect to grow older. Far fewer of us know how to remain healthy, active, independent, and engaged as we age.
This talk explores the difference between lifespan (how long we live) and healthspan (how well we live), and examines the latest science behind healthy ageing. We will discuss the everyday habits that have the greatest impact on our long-term health, as well as some of the common myths and misconceptions surrounding ageing.
Join us for an engaging and practical discussion as we explore what accelerates ageing, what slows it down, and how small changes can have a profound impact on vitality, resilience, and wellbeing in later life.
Whether you are in your seventies, eighties, nineties, or simply curious about the science of longevity, this talk will provide evidence-based insights and actionable strategies to help you age with confidence and purpose.
ABOUT DR ANNA THOMAS
Dr Anna Thomas is a medical doctor based in Cape Town with a particular interest in longevity medicine, preventative healthcare, aesthetic medicine, and healthy ageing. Her approach focuses on identifying and addressing the lifestyle, environmental, and metabolic factors that influence long-term health and wellbeing.
Outside of medicine, Dr Thomas enjoys travel, exercise, and exploring the many factors that contribute to living a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life. She is particularly interested in the intersection between physical health, mental wellbeing, purpose, and longevity, and believes that it is never too late to make meaningful changes that improve health and vitality.
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