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News and Upcoming Events...
New Spanish Classes starting Term 3 at Victoria Point Library.
Mondays 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm and Fridays 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm. For further information contact the U3A Redlands Office to be put in touch with the Tutor, Beverley Ross.
Mahjong Moreton Shores - Tuesday Group
We are pleased to advise that this group is now able to cater for learners and any member who wishes to join the group. We are a very 'sociable' bunch and extend an invite to any Mahjong player, experienced or not.
Please contact the U3A Redlands office on 3821 3888 for the tutors contact details.
A Brief History of DNA - a series of 6 talks by Dr George Chapman
19 July - Cracking the Genetic Code
26 July - The Genetic Engineers Toolbox
2 August - Harvesting the Gene
9 August - Designing Magic Bullets
16 August - Its all in our DNA
23 August - Brave New World
The talks are being held at 9.30am until 11.30am on 6 successive Thursdays in Term 3 at TAFE Alexandra Hills Campus. Entry $4, tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
To register your interest please contact the U3A Redlands Office on 3821 3888 or email Places still available.
This is a U3A Redlands District Inc. activity
The Paper Quilling Class has spaces available, beginners always welcome. This group meets at the Capalaba Library each Friday 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Contact the office to be put in touch with the Tutor, John Yanni.
Beginners Lawn Bowls at Cleveland for Term 3
Come along and learn how to play Lawn Bowls commencing Tuesday 17 July 1.00 - 2.30pm at the Cleveland Bowls Club. Contact the office for more details.
The U3A Breakfast Group will next meet on Sunday 29 July at the Espresso Bar, next to the Victoria Point Library for 8.30am. All welcome.
NEW LECTURES COMING SOON
BIRDS OF THE WORLD
Dr. George Chapman will be giving two lectures on Birds of the World on Thursday 13th and 20th of September. Starting at 9.30am. The venue will be the TAFE Alex Hills Campus, Block Ca. To register your interest please email or phone the office on 3821 3888.
These promise to be some interesting lectures as Dr Chapman is a very keen bird watcher and photographer.
This is a U3A Redlands Activity.
MOSAIC WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS
Make an artwork for your garden
New class commencing Thursday 26 July for 3 weeks from 1.00pm - 3.00pm
To be run at the TAFE, Alexandra Hills, Block Ca
Bookings can be made by phoning the U3A Redlands Office on 3821 3888 or by emailing to secure your place.
Payment of $30 will be required prior to commencing class, this covers : 3 x 2hour classes, at $5 per class, plus materials cost of $15.
Some may like to bring their own coloured ceramic tiles as well.
20TH
ANNIVERSARY BOOK LAUNCH
Friday 17th August 2018
Venue: Lions Club Hall from 6.00 to 7.30pm - Tickets $10 available from the U3A Office or at Life in Australia classes.
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.