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Look at all our new courses coming in Term 1, 2019 below.
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News and Upcoming Events...
U3A Redlands Welcome to New Members Event
from 3.00pm - 5.00pm on Friday 15 March 2019
Lions Club Hall, Cleveland, 122 Shore Street Nth
Free Entry and Lucky Door Prize RSVP by 8 March 2019 to
You are now part of a wordlwide organisation
Appreciation Celebration for Julie Porteous
March 8, 2.00 - 5.00pm
Canapes and Drinks
Lions Club Hall, Cleveland
122 Shore Street North
All past and present U3A Redlands members are invited to attend a thank you function to recognise the long term commitment by ourgoing President, Julie Porteous.
Cost is $30 per person to be prepaid. Please contact the office at for further payment information.
New Class - Scottish Country Dancing for Beginners
This new class will commence on Monday 4th March from noon to 1pm at the St James Church Hall, Wellington Point.
New Class - Financial Literacy for Over 50's - Interest List for Term 2
The Term 1 class is currently full, good news due to popularity a new course will be offered in Term 2.
Please get in contact the U3A Redlands Office at to be added to the interest list.
Subjects to include Budgeting Basics, Managing Debt, Centrelink, Superannuation and Pensions, Property, Retirement Villages, Aged Care, Estate Planning and more.
Classes to be held at Cleveland State High School on Thursdays 3.30 - 5.30pm.
Astrology, Know Yourself - An Astrology Conversation - Part I
This course is for beginners in astrology and participants will receive their birth charts and learn to understand planets, signs and houses as they relate to themselves.
Course will run for 5 weeks on Friday from Feb 1 - Mar 1 at Cleveland Library 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Astrology, Know Yourself - An Astrology Conversation - Part II
This is a new course only for those participants who have completed Part I. It will provide a more in-depth examination of the birth chart and will include Aspects (i.e. relationships between planets)
This course will also run at Cleveland Library, time and start date yet to be determined but probably in March / April. Contact the office to be put in touch with the Tutor, Sylvia McGarry.
New Class - Computing - Getting Started With Linux
We have a new computing course starting in Term 1, 2019. First term classes will be held for 6 - 8 weeks on Tuesdays at 3-5pm. Venue will be Cleveland District State High School.
Please contact the U3A office at to be put in touch with the Tutor.
Call out for Tutors
Do you have a skill, specific knowledge or passion you are willing to share?
Becoming a tutor of a course at U3A can open the door to a whole new world: not just for the participants but the tutor as well. If you wish further information about becoming a tutor and joining our enthusiastic band, please contact the office on 3821 3888 or one of our tutor liaison officers Nahn Shimmons or Karen Buhmann
Critical Thinking - Commencing Term 1, 2019
Critical thinking is about sound reasoning and logical argument. We investigate what it is that makes opinions, beliefs and decisions rational or irrational, and the hidden biases and fallacies that can distract us. Every session includes a discussion on a topic chosen by a group member.
This new course is offered on Tuesday afternoons over 24 weeks running from Week 1 to Week 8 in each of Terms 1, 2 and 3 in 2019. Contact the office on to be put in touch with the Tutor, David Frampton.
Our Life in Australia program has returned to the Donald Simpson Community Centre.
Life in Australia is held during school terms on a Monday, 9.30am in the Donald Simpson Community Centre, Cleveland.
February 25 : MY AGED CARE - Blue Care, Star Transport and 5 good friends- How it may help us
Introduction by John Butters OAM
March 4 : PETER ROTHLISBERG - Queensland Waders - Issues confronting the Shore Birds of Moreton Bay and their incredible annual journeys.
Introduction by Norma Forrest
Caravan, Cabin & Camping Club - Update
The next adventure has been arranged -
Friday 22nd - Monday 25th February 2019 to Kenilworth Showground. *** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO CURRENT WEATHER PATTERNS.
Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April to Boyde Bay, Tweed Cost Holiday Park. To book or inquire phone the Caretakers Shane and Angela on 07 5524 3306 or 1800 234 121. Or check out their website at
Overview
U3A, short for the University of the Third Age, provides members with affordable education and the opportunity to study and learn in a relaxed environment. The U3A approach to instruction is informal and study groups are attended by an experienced tutor. There are no prerequisites required to join classes and no exams or formal assessments of students. Redlands U3A provides activities and classes covering a range of different subjects. Peruse our list of courses and find that subject that has always interested you but you never had the time to do.
How do I join?
You can apply for membership by completing our online form and then paying your application fee by EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer).
Alternatively, you can download and print our membership application form and bring the completed form and payment to our office during office hours.
For more information on joining U3A Redlands and attending classes, please read our Frequently Asked Questions.