City Campus
9:00amY19 Matters Arising⊗Y19 Matters Arising (class full)Tutor: Garth ShermanThe group members will raise and discuss issues or events that occur in our society, economy, history, evolution, environment etc. Members may read a paper or other media to inform the issues raised in the class. Members contribute to the discussion from their own experience, values, knowledge and research.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 11
Tuesday 9:00am to 10:15am
(full) Garth Sherman (9:00am to 10:15am)
(Adelaide St, Room 11)H24 History through the Ages⊗H24 History through the Ages (class full)Tutor: Jim MoloneyThis class covers the broad spectrum of history from Ancient Times to the present, sometimes with a broad brush and other times through minute by minute detail. The class has a "learning by doing" philosophy. Members are encouraged to contribute on history topics of their own choosing by researching the topic, then preparing their talk and presenting it to the class. Talks are typically an hour in length. Lively class discussion is strongly encouraged. Over the year, everyone has the chance to give a talk if they so choose (it is not obligatory).
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 16
Tuesday 9:00am to 10:15am
(full) Jim Moloney (9:00am to 10:15am)
(Adelaide St, Room 16)9:30amA20 Budding Artist Group⊗A20 Budding Artist Group (class full)Tutor: Lesley Dalyell**This is a double class.** We are a friendly group, concentrating on water colours. We learn together using various resources and access tutoring help from water colour artists when we can. As the class does not have a regular tutor in water colours, this class is not suitable for people who have never used water colours before. There is a suggested materials list available on request.
Venue: Creek St, Room 5
Tuesday 9:30am to 12:15pm
(full) Lesley Dalyell (9:30am to 12:15pm)
(3 hours) (Creek St, Room 5)K08 Basic Writing⊗K08 Basic WritingTutor: Thomas NelsonIs that great Australian novel lurking in your subconscious? Do you lie awake at night with thoughts racing through your mind? Have you forgotten how to write for fun? The basic writing course at U3A can help you answer these questions. The course covers the basics: plot, character development, dialogue and like the advertisements, much, much more. The course is run over two terms. We will write and discuss writing techniques. If you are ready for the challenge this course is for you.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 13
Tuesday 9:30am to 10:45am
Thomas Nelson (9:30am to 10:45am)
(Adelaide St, Room 13)9:45amU06 Spiritual Psychology⊗U06 Spiritual PsychologyTutor: Barbara KiaoSpiritual Psychology delves into the intersection of spirituality and psychology, exploring how beliefs, values, and consciousness impact human behaviour and well-being. Integrating principles from various spiritual traditions with modern psychological theories, it seeks to foster self-awareness, inner growth, compassion, forgiveness and holistic healing. Through practices like compassion inquiry, mindfulness, meditation, and self-reflection, individuals learn to navigate life's challenges with greater resilience, compassion, and authenticity.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 14
Tuesday 9:45am to 11:00am
Barbara Kiao (9:45am to 11:00am)
(Adelaide St, Room 14)B101 Mindfulness and Metta Practice⊗B101 Mindfulness and Metta PracticeTutor: Georgia CummingsMeditation and metta/loving kindness in the mindfulness (Vipassana) tradition. This class includes discussion and lightly guided meditation and metta practice. Class topics will include spirituality and ageing, neuroscience and ageing, narrative gerontology (our stories) and will also include examining articles and the literature of Buddhist and other faith traditions.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 18
Tuesday 9:45am to 11:00am
Georgia Cummings (9:45am to 11:00am)
(Adelaide St, Room 18)10:30amM03 Popular Music Sessions⊗M03 Popular Music SessionsTutor: Peter O'ReillyOur main goal is to enjoy music in the company of friends and others (it can magnify the benefits of listening and some might even be inclined to dance!). Secondly, it is an opportunity to explore and learn a little about popular music (not 'Pop' music). For our purposes we will start from 1955 when Frank Sinatra and Nelson Riddle's "In The Wee Small Hours" quietly introduced the 'Album Era', though we may reference earlier periods. In this term we will have four sessions experimenting to see how we might run a full program. Fortnightly 4th and 2nd Tue of the month.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 11
Tuesday 10:30am to 12:00pm
Fortnightly
Peter O'Reilly (10:30am to 12:00pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 11)Fortnightly (Next class 22-Apr)
11:00amB52 Successful Ageing⊗B52 Successful AgeingTutor: Christiana ChauA group discussion that shares our knowledge, personal life experiences and opinions with others. We talk issues or events with the general objective of understanding and promoting our health and wellbeing in facing life changes. We adopt a holistic approach in exploring the challenges as we age, based on scientific evidence-based findings and from different cultural perspectives - the Western and traditional Chinese philosophies.
Venue: Creek St, Room 8
Tuesday 11:00am to 12:15pm
Christiana Chau (11:00am to 12:15pm)
(Creek St, Room 8)E31 Dangerous Ideas to Challenge Us⊗E31 Dangerous Ideas to Challenge Us (class full)Tutor: Garth ShermanThis group will discuss dangerous and creative ideas put forward by leading thinkers and culture creators of the 21st century. Will these ideas help or hinder science, economics, military, society, arts, philosophy, psychology, and sociological development? The group will watch or read about new/old ideas and pause to discuss and debate the points raised. (Dangerous? Maybe).
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 16
Tuesday 11:00am to 12:15pm
(full) Garth Sherman (11:00am to 12:15pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 16)11:15amX76 Theatre Through the Ages⊗X76 Theatre Through the Ages (class full)Tutor: Jane LockWe have enjoyed the theatre of the Dark Ages, and have reached the 'golden age' of Elizabeth 1. We will meet the young dramatists who worked with and inspired William Shakespeare. We will research the period to enhance our understanding of the plays. Each student needs to provide a copy of the set texts and will hopefully be ready to contribute short talks on relevant topics from time to time. We read the texts around the class so that everyone is involved as much as possible. It requires a bit of concentration but is great fun. We have lively discussions and watch appropriate video clips.
Venue: Creek St, Room 4
Tuesday 11:15am to 12:30pm
(full) Jane Lock (11:15am to 12:30pm)
(Creek St, Room 4)P04 Photography from Beginner to Accomplished Photographer⊗P04 Photography from Beginner to Accomplished PhotographerTutor: Richard EgglesfieldThis comprehensive photography course is designed to take you on a transformative journey, from a photography beginner or enthusiast to a skilled and confident photographer capable of capturing stunning images across different genres. Whether you're a complete beginner with a smartphone, have a new DSLR camera or an intermediate photographer with a smart phone, DSLR/Mirrorless or even someone looking to buy a camera. The course is an excellent way to develop photography skills.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 14
Tuesday 11:15am to 12:45pm
Richard Egglesfield (11:15am to 12:45pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 14)L09 Tips on Writing Short Fiction Stories and Poems⊗L09 Tips on Writing Short Fiction Stories and PoemsTutor: Yvonne PickThis class offers a general discussion on favourite authors and poets and offers tips to build confidence in writing. At the end of the morning, members will be given an optional writing topic for the following week, but they are welcome to bring something different they have written.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 15
Tuesday 11:15am to 12:30pm
Yvonne Pick (11:15am to 12:30pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 15)J66 Indonesian Language for Beginners⊗J66 Indonesian Language for BeginnersTutor: David TrumanYou've never studied Bahasa Indonesia, the language of our nearest large neighbour?? In term 1 we started from scratch a class for beginners in Indonesian. You're welcome to join if you've done even just a little Indonesian before. David to provide notes electronically and by short handouts.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 17
Tuesday 11:15am to 12:30pm
David Truman (11:15am to 12:30pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 17)S12 Science and the Big Issues of our Time⊗S12 Science and the Big Issues of our Time (class full)Tutor: Martin GellenderEach week, the class will discuss the science behind the big issues facing Australians in the 21st century. Could Australia derive all its energy needs from renewable energy, and what would be the implications? Could humans colonise other planets? What are the implications if Australia adopts nuclear energy? Can food production be increased to meet rising demands of a growing world population? What are the key environmental challenges that will confront our grandchildren? The class runs in conjunction with Zoom class SO3.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 18
Tuesday 11:15am to 12:30pm
(full) Martin Gellender (11:15am to 12:30pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 18)11:30amH07 British History - Continuing Class⊗H07 British History - Continuing ClassTutor: Judy CattsHenry VIII has died and his three surviving children, Edward, Mary and Elizabeth - plus Lady Jane Grey - follow him to the throne. The 16th century is a time of considerable change in England with religious conflict causing considerable grief, both at home and abroad. There is continued exploration and of course, Mary, Queen of Scots, the Spanish Armada and the Bard himself, William Shakespeare.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 13
Tuesday 11:30am to 12:45pm
Judy Catts (11:30am to 12:45pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 13)12:00pmX10 Irish Women Cinema 2⊗X10 Irish Women Cinema 2Tutor: Albert MoranThis term sees us continue our interest in films about Irish women whether as characters, in leading roles, as writers, technicians or, occasionally, directors. Some of our films have been produced in the country with Irish or European finance while others have originated elsewhere. There is no single type or genre so that we move around watching romances, dramas, political/historical stories, comedies, mysteries and other kinds of stories. Some are very recent while others are well-known classics. Many have not been screened in Australia before, mostly due to their low budgets. This makes the course an opportunity to watch them.
Venue: Creek St, Room 5
Tuesday 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Albert Moran (12:00pm to 2:00pm)
(2 hours) (Creek St, Room 5)12:30pmU11 Psychology: Exploring Contemporary Topics⊗U11 Psychology: Exploring Contemporary TopicsTutor: Peter O'ReillyThis program touches on some important essential concepts, and identifies the topics and questions occupying members' minds and popular culture. These topics could include personal development, cognitive biases, topical personality issues (e.g. narcissism), depression, anxiety, the psychology of change and much more. The goal is to discuss some of the discipline's theories, frameworks and applications. Members will have an active role in shaping the course.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 16
Tuesday 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Peter O'Reilly (12:30pm to 2:00pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 16)1:00pmC08 Gmail and Android Phone/Tablet⊗C08 Gmail and Android Phone/TabletTutor: Harry GilmanThe course covers Android OS fundamentals, including its functionality. Participants must have a Gmail account to access Google services. A brief introduction to Gmail features and settings is included. Security awareness for Android devices is emphasized to protect personal data. The Google Play Store will be explored, focusing on app and widget installation. The course introduces several Google apps: Google Keep for notetaking; Google Calendar for event management; Google Drive for file storage (without detailed usage instructions); Google Photos for image organization and editing; Google Maps for navigation.
Venue: Creek St, Room 8
Tuesday 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Harry Gilman (1:00pm to 2:30pm)
(Creek St, Room 8)P03 Learn ON1 Photo RAW the best Post Processor program.⊗P03 Learn ON1 Photo RAW the best Post Processor program.Tutor: Richard EgglesfieldON1 Photo RAW is a Photo Manager & non-destructive Photo Editor. The programme is dedicated to enhancing your photography and managing your photos. ON1 Photo Raw performs better than both Photoshop & Lightroom. It's cheaper as well; buy it outright. Course will give you the skills & knowledge to use ON1 Photo Raw to let you become the best photographer you can be. This in-depth U3A course on ON1 Photo RAW will teach you to master ON1 powerful features. The extensive Course Notes, Slides and Hands-on practice will let you understand how to manage & develop your photos to look just like the scene you saw when you captured your photo.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 14
Tuesday 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Richard Egglesfield (1:00pm to 2:30pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 14)J54 Mandarin for Beginners⊗J54 Mandarin for BeginnersTutor: Fay LeeThis class is for beginners, using the text book Chinese Made Easy 1.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 17
Tuesday 1:00pm to 2:15pm
Fay Lee (1:00pm to 2:15pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 17)1:15pmJ40 Learn Chinese, Explore China Easy Travel Mandarin and Cultural Journey⊗J40 Learn Chinese, Explore China Easy Travel Mandarin and Cultural JourneyTutor: Lara XiaoLanguage is the gateway to understanding the world, and in this course, we invite you to embark on a deeper journey of linguistic and cultural exploration. Designed for learners who already have a foundational vocabulary in Mandarin, this engaging and interactive course will focus on developing more structured communication skills. Participants will systematically learn the complete Mandarin pronunciation system (Pinyin and tones) to enhance accuracy and fluency.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 12
Tuesday 1:15pm to 2:30pm
Lara Xiao (1:15pm to 2:30pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 12)1:30pmJ85 Italian - Intermediate⊗J85 Italian - IntermediateTutor: Jocelyn GiordanoThe focus of this class is oral work and conversation. People who are familiar with Italian and have completed most of the verb tenses are expected to prepare short talks to present to class for discussion. Speaking in Italian occupies half of the weekly class time. Grammar, reading and viewing complement the oral work. Ongoing enrolment is dependent on frequency of attendance, completion of tasks and standard of Italian. **New students must phone the tutor before enrolment.**
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 13
Tuesday 1:30pm to 2:45pm
Jocelyn Giordano (1:30pm to 2:45pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 13)H18 Russian History, Literature and Culture⊗H18 Russian History, Literature and CultureTutor: David Truman2025 is the third year of a three-year course covering the entire sweep of Russian history. In Term 1 we began at the Bolshevik Revolution and went up to Stalin's purges. In Term 2 we cover the Great Patriotic War, the end of Stalin and political and cultural developments under Khrushchev and Brezhnev.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 18
Tuesday 1:30pm to 2:45pm
David Truman (1:30pm to 2:45pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 18)Zoom Classes (Online)
9:00amC167 Gmail and Android Phone/Tablet⊗C167 Gmail and Android Phone/TabletTutor: Harry GilmanThe course covers Android OS fundamentals, including its functionality. Participants must have a Gmail account to access Google services. A brief introduction to Gmail features and settings is included. Security awareness for Android devices is emphasized to protect personal data. The Google Play Store will be explored, focusing on app and widget installation. The course introduces several Google apps: Google Keep for notetaking; Google Calendar for event management; Google Drive for file storage (without detailed usage instructions); Google Photos for image organization and editing; Google Maps for navigation.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Tuesday 9:00am to 10:30am
Harry Gilman (9:00am to 10:30am)
L75 Poetry⊗L75 PoetryTutor: Kev WarburtonThe course will continue to study poetry from all eras, focussing on one selected poet each week. Some sessions will be used to share other poems, including those written by members of the class.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Tuesday 9:00am to 10:15am
Kev Warburton (9:00am to 10:15am)
9:30amC11 How to make the most of iPads and iPhones⊗C11 How to make the most of iPads and iPhonesTutor: Deslyn TaylorThis course will look at using iPads and iPhones effectively. Do you have the right settings? What is the Wallet and is it secure? Make the most of Notes. Get the latest news, access eBooks, Audio Books and Music using the BCC Apps. Q&A sessions on your Apple Devices will be included and we will also look at organising your device to suit you.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Tuesday 9:30am to 10:45am
Deslyn Taylor (9:30am to 10:45am)
10:00amJ73 Chinese - Mandarin for Beginners Level 2⊗J73 Chinese - Mandarin for Beginners Level 2Tutor: Joe SmithThis is a year-long course by Zoom for those continuing from last year, or who have studied some Chinese before. There is only one Zoom login for the whole year. Each class is recorded, so you don't have to worry about missing any. Term 4 will be revision. So new students, especially those who have already done some study before, could join then if they wished. 300-word vocabulary.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Tuesday 10:00am to 11:30am
Joe Smith (10:00am to 11:30am)
10:45amL10 Literature Out of Africa⊗L10 Literature Out of AfricaTutor: Catherine O'DonoghueReading Literature out of Africa provides rich learning about different cultures, a delight in appreciating writing styles, and empathy for the human experience. A variety of different texts are explored at a reading pace suitable for the group. There are one or two major works, such as a novel or autobiography each term, with some short works such as short stories and poetry. The class format includes presentations and discussions. It is a relaxed class with participation by choice. There will be opportunities for members to take the lead on discussions if you wish. Reading information will be issued on enrolment.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Tuesday 10:45am to 12:00pm
Catherine O'Donoghue (10:45am to 12:00pm)
11:15amS03 Science and the Big Issues of our Time⊗S03 Science and the Big Issues of our TimeTutor: Martin GellenderEach week, the class will discuss the science behind the big issues facing Australians in the 21st century. Could Australia derive all its energy needs from renewable energy, and what would be the implications? What are the implications if Australia adopts nuclear energy? Could humans colonise other planets? Can food production be increased to meet rising demands of a growing world population? What are the key environmental challenges that will confront our grandchildren? Runs in conjunction with face-to-face class S12.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Tuesday 11:15am to 12:30pm
Martin Gellender (11:15am to 12:30pm)
2:00pmJ19 Spanish Book Reading⊗J19 Spanish Book ReadingTutor: Teresa LynchIn this class we read contemporary Spanish novels. In class we take turns to read aloud and translate. In Term 4 we will continue reading "Hija de la fortuna" by Isabel Allende. This book is Intermediate B2 Level.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Tuesday 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Teresa Lynch (2:00pm to 3:15pm)
7:00pmX26 Using Zoom and Google Classroom to teach⊗X26 Using Zoom and Google Classroom to teachTutor: Joe SmithA year-long course, accepting students any time, if there is a vacancy. We will learn how to use Zoom and Google Classroom to conduct U3A courses online. Doing so may be done in conjunction with face-to-face classes to get more participants. Help in getting set up to join the first time, could be arranged.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Tuesday 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Joe Smith (7:00pm to 8:00pm)
Logan District
9:30amY13 Philosophical Discussion⊗Y13 Philosophical DiscussionTutor: Bronwyn StathamThe group discusses a range of subjects of philosophical interest, both historical and contemporary. New members are welcome.
Venue: Contact tutor for details of venue etc
Tuesday 9:30am to 11:30am
Bronwyn Statham (9:30am to 11:30am)
(2 hours) (Contact tutor for details of venue etc)B91 Advancing in Tai Chi Group 1⊗B91 Advancing in Tai Chi Group 1Tutor: Cheryl SmithWe are practicing a shorter version of Yang Style Tai Chi and the gentle exercise of Chi Kung. The class is easy to follow and has proven to be a great benefit to our overall health and general well being. We focus on breathing exercises, stretching and flexibility practiced in a safe manner.
Venue: Riverdale Park
Tuesday 9:30am to 10:30am
Cheryl Smith (9:30am to 10:30am)
(Riverdale Park)11:00amB02 Chi Kung for Beginners⊗B02 Chi Kung for BeginnersTutor: Cheryl SmithThis is a class of gentle exercises. "The 8 Brocades" are said to have multiple benefits and have been practised in China for more than three millennia. It is easy to learn and is designed to improve mood, balance, flexibility, health and general wellbeing when practised daily in a safe manner. Exercises practised are from the Shibashi sets 1, 2, and 3 and created from Yang Style Tai Chi.
Venue: Riverdale Park
Tuesday 11:00am to 12:00pm
Cheryl Smith (11:00am to 12:00pm)
(Riverdale Park)1:00pmJ162 French Skills⊗J162 French SkillsTutor: Col DaviesTake your French language skills to the next level. Designed for students at the A2 level of CEFR. The class is a mix of speaking, listening, writing and reading.
Venue: Contact tutor for details
Tuesday 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Col Davies (1:00pm to 2:30pm)
(Contact tutor for details)F07 Canasta Variation Card Game (Hand and Foot)⊗F07 Canasta Variation Card Game (Hand and Foot) (class full)Tutor: Yvonne MappasCanasta is a popular card game. Come along to learn and play this variation of the game in a friendly and supportive class. This is a great way to meet new friends. Beginners and beyond welcome.
Venue: Contact tutor for details of venue etc
Tuesday 1:00pm to 4:00pm
(full) Yvonne Mappas (1:00pm to 4:00pm)
(3 hours) (Contact tutor for details of venue etc)