If you need to contact the Social Events Team or have any suggestions for events that may be of interest, please send an email to:
Social Events Coordinator: Heather Dowling.
For bookings for social events contact the U3A office on 3236 3055, or visit the 97 Creek St office.
Bus Pick-up Point, City
Coach Terminal opposite Platform 10, Roma St. Transit Centre.
Bus Pick-up Point, Southside
Bus pick-ups on the southside often use Stop 59 at corner Kessels Rd and Springfield St Macgregor (outside Greencross Vets). This map and image will assist in locating the bus stop:
Bus Pick-up Point, Southside
Bus pick-ups on the southside often use Stop 59 at corner Kessels Rd and Springfield St Macgregor (outside Greencross Vets). This map and image will assist in locating the bus stop:
Please note the following conditions regarding QPAC events:
• These events are NOT supervised by the U3A Social Committee.
• Please check the QPAC website in relation to current vaccination and mask-wearing requirements:
Connecting safely at QPAC
• As a safeguard, bring/wear your own mask with you to the theatre.
TOUR AND HIGH TEA, OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE
2 GEORGE ST, TUESDAY 6 JUNE 2023, 10.30AM
Old Government House has been part of Brisbane’s history since the 1800’s. You will have walked past the gorgeous building many times but have you ever been inside? Why not visit it this Queensland Day. It is accessed either from George Street or the City Botanic Gardens. Limited parking is available in the area: Check their website.
The guided tour of this historical building will be followed by a delicious High Tea in the café. (PLEASE NOTIFY DIETARY PREFERENCES)
If you have never been to Old Government House, it would seem appropriate to experience its beauty and learn some of its history on Queensland Day.
Find out who lived in the House, how each of the stately rooms was used, the grand social gatherings that took place here, and the events that occurred at the House which helped shape Queensland's history. If there is still time after High Tea, you can also visit the House Museum.
DATE: 10.30am Tuesday 6 June 2023, Old Government House, 2 George St Brisbane.
COST: $50
BOOKINGS: CLOSED.
LEARN TO MAKE PASTA
3B/63 SKYRING TCE, NEWSTEAD, THURSDAY 29 JUNE 2PM
Salt Meats Cheese, at 3B/63, Skyring Terrace Newstead in the Haven Building (close to ALDI) is a restaurant with a difference offering private cooking classes. It’s a lot of fun mastering how to make fettuccine from scratch with guidance from SMC experts. You will also learn how to make a ricotta cream to fill cannoli shells. Why not join the group and ask your friends to come along too!
Before class starts, participants will be offered a welcome drink with pizza slices during the break. If this hasn’t got your tastebuds tingling, before leaving you will dine on your hand made scrumptious fettuccine and cannolis and return home feeling replete and very pleased with yourself.
DATE: 2.00pm Thursday 29 June 2023, Salt Meats Cheese, 3B/63 Skyring Tce, Newstead.
COST: $75
BOOKINGS: CLOSING 22 June.
CHRISMAS IN JULY
BESTBROOK MOUNTAIN RESORT, THURSDAY 13 JULY
Celebrate Christmas in July amongst the hills of the Great Dividing Range with scenic mountain views from Bestbrook Mountain Resort.
Meeting points:
(a) the Coach Terminal opposite Platform 10, Roma Street at 8.00 a.m.
(b) Bus stop 59, Kessels Road Macgregor, at 8.20 a.m. (Outside Greencross Vet on the same side as the bus stop).
We travel west to Tregony, stopping on the way for morning tea before arriving at Bestbrook where you will enjoy lunch with old-fashioned hospitality. There will be time before and after lunch to look around the property before leaving at 2.00 p.m. for our return to Brisbane.
You are welcome to bring freinds for this great day out in the country.
DATE: Thursday 13 July 2023.
COST: $80 (includes bus trip, morning tea and sumptuous lunch)
BOOKINGS: CLOSING 22 June.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
QPAC - LYRIC THEATRE, WEDNESDAY 19 JULY 2023, 7.00PM
Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory!
Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Winner of 10 Tony Awards, Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza featuring over 70 songs including many of the iconic hits from the movie, as well as additions from Adele, Katy Perry, Sia, Beyoncé, Rihanna, and more. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and — above all — Love.
DATE: 7.00pm Wednesday 19 July 2023, QPAC – Lyric Theatre
DURATION: 2 hours 35 mins. (includes interval, subject to change without notice)
COST: Concession $79, General $115 (Maximum of 2 seats per member)
BOOKINGS: CLOSED. Tickets are now available for collection, or have been mailed out.
MAMMA MIA! THE MUSICAL
QPAC - LYRIC THEATRE, WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2023, 1.00PM
Mamma Mia! tells the tale of Sophie, a young bride-to-be who, on the eve of her wedding, goes on a quest to discover the identity of her father. Her quest brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years before. What happens next is a magical story of love, laughter and friendship.
Featuring 22 of ABBA’s greatest hits including Gimme Gimme Gimme, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, S.O.S. and Take A Chance On Me this is your chance to revisit the iconic soundtrack of our lives.
Guaranteed to deliver a night of joy and laughter, Mamma Mia! should not be missed!
DATE: 1.00pm Wednesday 6 September 2023, QPAC – Lyric Theatre
DURATION: 2 hours 30 mins. (includes interval, subject to change without notice)
COST: Concession $79, General $130 (Maximum of 2 seats per member)
BOOKINGS: CLOSED. Tickets are now available for collection, or have been mailed out.