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News and Upcoming Events...
Familiarisaton Training on how to use the new webpage MMS (membership management system) to complete new and renewing memberships and also how to pay online will be offered at the U3A Redlands Office on the following dates between 9am and 12 noon
Thursday January 30
Thursday February 13 and Thursday February 27
Please advise the office if you are wishing to attend. Thank you.
French class spaces available to new members
French - 5th year French have a few spaces available. New members will need to have studied French previously up to intermediate level and be keen to revise their knowledge of grammar, conversation, pronunciation and enjoyment of the Language. Meet each Wednesday 12.30pm - 2.30pm - if you are interested please get in touch with our office or come along to our Enrolment Day 17 January at RPAC between 9am - 12 noon to chat to the Tutor.
U3A Life in Australia
The Life in Australia Group is taking a bus trip to Christmas Creek (Lamington). Bus departs from Cnr. Smith & Long Sts., Cleveland at 8.30am on Monday 23 March 2020. This is an all day trip and price includes Morning Tea, Lunch and Travel. Tickets will be on sale at Life in Australia once they return in the New Year, cost $45.00
Brief History of DNA - back by popular demand
U3A Life in Australia 2020 Program
Venue and time: Donald Simpson Centre - Mondays at 9.30am
Feb 3: The Australian Constitution - time for a change? Presenter Greg Cudmore
Feb 10: Health Ageing. Presenter Dr. Jenny Nitz
Feb 17: Some Lesser Know Achievers. Presenter Brian Hedges
Feb 24: Bird Watching for Seniors - its never too late! Presenter Dr. George Chapman
Breakfast Group Venues 2020
23 Feb: RSL, Middle St. Cleveland
29 Mar: Lighthouse Cafe, 237 Shore St. North, Cleveland
Lawn Bowls for Learners - with Capalaba Lawn Bowls Club
Beginners Course commencing 12 February - 1 April
Venue: Capalaba Lawn Bowls Club, Ney Road, Capalaba
Time: 9.00am - 10.30am
Day : Wednesday
Please contact the U3A office to be put in touch with the co-ordinator Graeme Wilson
Dead Poets Society - New Venue from Term 1, 2020
Venue: TAFE - Alexandra Hills
Dates: Thursday - 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 12 Mar, 26 Mar
Cost: $5 includes morning tea
Tutors: George Chapman, Anne McBurnie
Coin and Stamp Group - Topics for 2020
Meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month in the small hall of the Cleveland Uniting Church, Passage Street, Cleveland from 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
20 Feb Art
19 Mar Australian Landmarks
Hand Embroidery Group - new in 2020
We will be having a new Hand Embroidery group commencing 28 January, 2020 on Tuesdays at the Poro Cafe at Finlandia Village in Thornlands from 9.30am - 12 noon. Please contact the office if you are interesting in going along. Tutor will be Sylvia Bridge.
Armchair Travel will meet on Thursday 6 February 2020 for 9.30am
At the Cleveland Uniting Church Hall, Passage Street, Cleveland.
Speaker will be Jennifer Brew speaking on South Australia. All welcome.
5th March: Speaker will be Jennifer Brew speaking on Norway.
New course for 2020 - iPhoneography
This course is designed to show you how to go beyond taking happy snaps and selfies and to illustrate the versatility of the camera on your iPhone. In 2020 the course will be over two terms and held in the Capalaba Library Meeting Room twice a month.
New Course starting Term 1, 2020
Olympic Game History Discussion Group
Have you ever wondered about the history behind Australian participation at the Modern Olympic Games? Were the Games always the massive event that they are today? Why is Australia one of just three nations that have been represented at all Summer Olympic Games since 1896?
U3A will offer a six week program. Please contact the office to be added to the interest list via email or phone 3821 3888.
Class will run Wednesdays, 10.00am, venue to be confirmed.
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
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.