‘Age on the page’ poetry challenge

In late 2021, Nillumbik Council invited local residents aged 55 and over to submit poems about any of: Independence, Elder, Challenging Stereotypes, Identity and Wisdom.

Of the 5 winners, 2 are current U3A members, namely John Jenkins in the Independence category for a poem entitled Ornamental Shadows and Gillian Essex in the Stereotypes category for a poem entitled At Blue Lake.

A third winner is an erstwhile U3A member, namely Kirsten Dickinson in the What it means to be an Elder category for a poem entitled Elcho Island.