Welcome to U3A Redlands!
2021 NEW MEMBERSHIPS & RENEWALS - OPEN
We want to thank our members for their ongoing support in 2020. In recognition of this the Committee is offering discounted memberships in 2021 for new and renewing members. Discounts available1 - 31 January ONLY
From 1 February 2021 membership will revert to:
Members are encouraged to renew and join online (Preferred Method) Update as of Monday 11 January. Our office will be open between 9am - 12 noon from January 19-22 to take payments in person. To abide by our Covid -19 Social distancing plan please attend on the days allocated as follows:
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News and Upcoming Events...
FRESH START EVENT
Friday 26 February 2021
10am - 12.30pm
Join us in celebrating a Fresh Start at the
Redland Museum, 60 Smith Street, Cleveland
Reconnect with your U3A Redlands friends, Reenergize with complimentary Devonshire Tea, Refresh your knowledge of the Museum
Due to number limitations, you must register for this free event. Registration opens 9am Monday 1 February
Email : or
Phone the office on 3821 3888 to register your interest.
LIFE IN AUSTRALIA returns February 2021
We are pleased to announce that the Life in Australia programme will return to the Donald Simpson Community Centre from February 1st from 9.30am - 11.00am.
To comply with Covid-19 Restrictions attendance at this course is limited to 60 people, on a first come first in basis. Enrolment in these classes is NOT required
1 February Guest Speaker : Dr Jenny Nitz
Preparing for effects of physical and cognitive lifestyle changes
8 February Guest Speaker : Elizabeth Jeffs - A Storyteller’s tale
15 February Guest Speaker : Neville Knott - The Changing Face of Life in Australia
22 February Guest Speaker : Darren Painter
Prison Fellowship Dealing with Life for Prisoners and their Families
Various speakers present on a different topic each week.
January 2021 Online Enrolments are NOW OPEN
Remember fees are discounted (Singles $20 and Couples $35) but only during the month of January 2021. The U3A Office at the Cleveland District State High School will be open from Tuesday 19 - Friday 22 January, 9.00am - 12 noon only for those members without computers or needing assistance to enrol in classes. The office will be manned with trained volunteers ready to assist our members.
Surnames starting A - D on Tuesday 19, E-K on Wednesday 20, L-R on Thursday 21; and S - Z on Friday 22 Jan 2021.
This will assist us with COVID -19 distancing requirements.
Armchair Travel will return to the Cleveland Uniting Large Hall, Passage Street on Thursday 4 February, 2021 at 9.30am with guest speaker John Kolcze - exploring Thailand.
Photography - New Class commencing Term 1, 2021
"How to Take Amazing Photos with your Camera in 2021". If you have a small or mayby an instamatic camera, then this is for you. Here is an opportunity to learn and master your camera as well as improve your skills in taking photos... and have fun at the same time.
Classes will be held 9am - 11am fortnightly on Mondays from 1st Feb 2021. Term time only.
Please call Roy for a chat on 0429 988 684.
Rambling in the Redlands Term 1, 2021
Feb 11 Capalaba Regional Park
Feb 25 Cascade Gardens, Victoria Point
Mar 11 Hilliards Creek, Ormiston
Mar 25 Roma St. Parklands
SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID19)
1. Wash hands regularly with appropriate sanitisers or soap and water. Carry a personal sanitiser pack, and avoid touching your face if possible.
2. Members who have travelled recently from China or other countries with infection outbreaks, should self-isolate at home for two weeks afterwards.
3. People with upper respiratory systems - fever, cough, sneezing, sore throat - should avoid classes until the nature of their illness is clear and they no longer have such symptoms. Please also read these advisory documents:
Novel coronavirus (2019-nCov), Qld Government & Coronavirus (COVID-19), Australian Government or Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan for Ovel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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.
U3A Redlands acknowledges the services provided by MyU3A and Design Bordello.
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.