U3A Redlands Connecting Seniors to Lifelong Learning

Enrolment Day Friday 18 January 2019

Expand your horizons - Come along and talk with our Tutors - Over 100 different courses and activities - Academic - Recreational - Physical - Low cost - Local - Make new friends - 

New and Renewing Members Always Welcome 

9.00 am to 12 noon

Faith Lutheran College, M Block, Beveridge Road, Thornlands 

Airconditioned - Refreshments - Eftpos and Credit Card facilities on the day - Ample  parking available -

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

Photography - iPhoneography (going beyond happy snaps and selfies)

Mobile photography using your iPhone - it is necessary for participants to have their own phone.

Classes will be held at Capalaba Library Meeting Room on the first and third Monday of the month from 9.30-11.00am.   Email the office on admin(at)u3aredlands.com.au to be put in touch with the Tutor.

New Class - Financial Literacy for Over 50's

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

Please contact the U3A Office at admin(at)u3aredlands.com.au to be put in touch with the Tutor.

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 admin(at)u3aredlands.com 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 admin(at)u3aredlands.com.au or one of our tutor liaison officers Nahn Shimmons tutorliaisonacademic(at)u3aredlands.com.au or Karen Buhmann tutorliaisonleisure(at)u3aredlands.com.au

Spanish - Basic

We have a new Spanish class commencing in 2019 for students with a basic knowledge of the language only. Term 1 classes will be on Mondays and Fridays 1.30pm  - 3.30pm at Victoria Point Library. Class numbers will be limited to assist with student/tutor contact.  Contact the office via email at admin(at)u3aredlands.com to be put in touch with the Tutor.

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 admin(at)u3aredlands.com to be put in touch with the Tutor, David Frampton.  

Tai Chi for Beginners Commencing 19 Feb 2019

The much awaited Beginners Tai Chi and Qi Gong is starting in Term 1, 2019.

Classes will be held 08.00 - 09.00am on Tuesdays at the Thornlands Dance Palais, Thornlands commencing 19th February.

For bookings please phone U3A office on 3821 3888, email us at admin(at)u3aredlands.com.au or come along to Enrolment Day at Faith Lutheran College Thornlands on Friday 18th January where you will be able to meet your Tutor Nahn Shimmons. 

Cost: $5.00 per session

The office is currently closed for the Summer Holidays and will open on  Tuesday 29 January 2019 ready for Term 1.   

Term 1 Dates :    29 January - 5 April 2019

Life in Australia returns February 4, 2019

Life in Australia is held during school terms on a Monday, 9.30am in the Donald Simpson Community Centre, Cleveland.. 

Please check the new December Newsletter for weekly topics in Term 1, 2019   

2019 - Term 1 commences February 4

Classes will resume on February 4 with Computers - Curse or Blessing? with Greg Cudmore, Intro by Brian Hedges.

Caravan, Cabin & Camping Club - Update

Our first two adventures have been arranged - 

a) Friday 25th - Monday 28th January 2019 to the Esk Caravan Park. Phone 07 5424 1466 to book

b) Friday 22nd - Monday 25th February 2019 to Kenilworth Showground. Phone the Caretakers on  0438 849 947. This site has no cabins.