Social Group
If you need to contact the Social Committee or have any suggestions for trips that may be of interest, please send an email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For bookings for social events contact the U3A office on 3236 3055, or visit the 97 Creek St office.
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, City
The City pick-up and drop-off point has been changed to Translink Bus Stop 149 at 88 Creek St, almost directly opposite U3A. This is because of demolition work at the 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:
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BOY SWALLOWS UNIVERSE, QPAC PLAYHOUSE THEATRE, SATURDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2021
It’s an exhilarating story of magic and madness, of beauty and brutality, of joy and heartbreak, and of the power of love to triumph over the darkest of circumstances.
WARNING: The play contains adult themes including violence and drug use. High level, frequent coarse language.
DATE: 2:00pm Saturday 11th September 2021, QPAC - PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
DURATION: 3 hours. (includes interval)
BOOKINGS: 10 seats
COST: $75.00 (Maximum of 2 seats per member)
BOOKINGS CLOSE: Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Please note the following:
• This event is not being supervised by the U3A Social Committee
• In line with Queensland Health advice QPAC theatres are operating at 100% capacity. This means there may be patrons occupying the seats directly beside, behind or in front of you during a performance. Masks are not required but patrons may choose to wear masks when they feel social distancing cannot be achieved.
• Limit of two people per lift (unless you are part of the same group)
• Foyer seating arranged to ensure 1.5m distancing
• Decreased capacities in foyers, allowing 1.5m distancing
• One-way traffic routing, with separate entry and exit points, in foyers and venues
• Physical distancing markers at queuing areas such as Food and Beverage outlets and Box Office
If you are not comfortable with the above, this event is not for you.
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SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2021, QPAC CONCERT HALL SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2021
QPAC’s longest running event Spirit of Christmas returns for its 37th year in the QPAC Concert Hall. Two of Australia’s leading musical theatre stars will join a host of special guests in uplifting seasonal song, beautifully supported by a 54-piece symphony orchestra, and the glorious voices of the QPAC Chamber Choir. A First Nations blessing and song will be delivered, with two of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music’s musical theatre graduates also taking to the stage.
QPAC’s Spirit of Christmas is a celebration of the true meaning of the festive season; an occasion to celebrate and reflect on the year that has passed and embrace the season’s enduring message of Peace, Love and Joy.
DATE: 2:00pm Saturday 18th December 2021, QPAC - CONCERT HALL
DURATION: 2 hours. (includes interval, subject to change without notice)
BOOKINGS: 20 seats
COST: Concession: $52 Full: $62 (Maximum of 4 seats per member)
BOOKINGS CLOSE: 13th October 2021
Please note the following:
• This event is not being supervised by the U3A Social Committee
• In line with Queensland Health advice QPAC theatres are operating at 100% capacity. This means there may be patrons occupying the seats directly beside, behind or in front of you during a performance. Masks are not required but patrons may choose to wear masks when they feel social distancing cannot be achieved.
• Limit of two people per lift (unless you are part of the same group)
• Foyer seating arranged to ensure 1.5m distancing
• Decreased capacities in foyers, allowing 1.5m distancing
• One-way traffic routing, with separate entry and exit points, in foyers and venues
• Physical distancing markers at queuing areas such as Food and Beverage outlets and Box Office
If you are not comfortable with the above, this event is not for you.
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