Welcome to U3A Emerald

Please note: As from July 9, we will be in lockdown again due to COVID-19. We will be unable to run any face to face classes for at least the next 6 weeks. As far as possible we will continue classes using technology such as Zoom video conferencing wherever possible. We are, however, pleased to announce that we will be extending your 2020 membership into 2021. That means that if you have paid your annual subscription for 2020, you won't have to pay again next year.

Are you 50+ and retired or semi-retired?

Want to keep your brain and body active?

Want to develop new social networks?

Want to share your views on current affairs with others?

Membership is open to anyone who is 50+ and retired or no longer working full time, and interested in participating in any of our social, creative, educational, physical and leisure activities. Together we explore ideas and develop new interests and skills in a sociable and supportive environment.

Courses

For details about our current offerings and timetable, please feel free to explore our Courses. You can view our courses without having to join.

See also: How to enrol online in 3 easy steps.

Leaders

If you have an idea for another course, or wish to share your expertise or hobby by presenting one, our Course Coordinator would love to hear from you!

Memberships

Prospective members
Find out how to join U3A Emerald and enrol in courses via our Membership page.

Existing members
Member login: enrol in a course or update your details.

Our tutors and course leaders, who are all volunteers, offer a wide-ranging program so there is sure to be something that attracts your interest. Our classes generally run from the beginning of February through to the end of November each year. One low annual membership fee of $40 entitles you to participate in as many of these courses as your time and interests allow.

Note: You must enrol in a course before attending.

20EXE001: Bushwalking

Wed 5th Aug, starting at: 09:30 AM

Leader: Dot Radings, Venue: Various

The bushwalking group will meet in the carpark behind St Joseph's Church every Wednesday at 9.30, then will carpool to the start of the walk (about 20 min drive). Walks will generally be somewhere in the area between Lysterfield, Ferntree Gully, Mt Dandenong and Gembrook. Expect to walk about 6-8 km each week in a time of about 1 and a half hours. There will be some rough paths. The leader will carry a basic first aid kit.

20ART003: Botanical Art

Wed 5th Aug, starting at: 01:30 PM

Leader: Kay Craig, Venue: Hills Hub MP 1

This is a class where people interested in art, plants, and botany can learn to draw and paint plants in watercolour with botanical accuracy. Those taking part may be complete beginners or have some drawing or painting experience.

20MUS002: Over The Hills Singers

Wed 5th Aug, starting at: 04:00 PM

Leader: Mal Bowmaker, Venue: Zoom

Two hours weekly of fun, social contact and well-being through singing. Our program incorporates preparation for singing - relaxation, breathing and vocal exercises, canons, rounds, unison songs and part-singing of various genres - traditional, folk, musicals, spirituals, modern.

20LAN09: Online Spanish Conversation Group

Wed 5th Aug, starting at: 05:00 PM

Leader: Tony Forster, Venue: Zoom

Level beginner to intermediate.

If you know just enough Spanish to get you to the railway station then this discussion group is for you! We have no teacher, we are just a group of people wanting to practice our poor Spanish.

View our full monthly calendar here, or enrol here.

Get In Touch

Please feel free to visit us and experience the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of U3A Emerald and check out some of the many things we get up to. You will be made most welcome!

Find email, phone and address details on our Contact Us page.

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COVID-19 and Classes Update

As from July 9, we will be in lockdown again due to COVID-19. We will be unable to run any face to face classes for at least the next 6 weeks. As far as possible we will continue classes using technology such as Zoom video conferencing wherever possible.

COVID-19 and Annual Subscription Update

We are pleased to announce that we will be extending your 2020 membership into 2021. That means that if you have paid your annual subscription for 2020, you won’t have to pay again next year!

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