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2023 U3A Emerald Courses Handbook now available to download

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022Jon Snyder

Hot off the press for 2023!  You can download a preview of next year’s (2023) courses Handbook by clicking here. 

Please note: Enrolments will commence at 10:00am on 6th December, 2022. (More details to follow.)

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Upcoming classes

Note: You must enrol in a course before attending.

23EXE004: Table Tennis (Tuesdays)
Tue 6th Jun, starting at: 09:30 AM
Leader: Linda Andrews, Venue: Hills Hub MP 1 2 3

We are a very enthusiastic group of players whose aims are fitness and fun. We laugh as hard as we play. You don't have to play at Olympic standard to join us. Classes are held every Tuesday 9:30am-12:00 Noon.

23MUS001: Musicians Sharing Group
Tue 6th Jun, starting at: 10:30 AM
Leader: Gaye Dunstan, Venue: Evergreens

Do you delight in the making of music? This weekly gathering aims to give musicians a chance to perform for and with each other in a non-threatening environment. Both individual and small group performances will be encouraged alongside of participation in the whole group music. Whether you have recently started playing for the first time or are picking up after a long break this may be what you have been looking for. Robyn Sorensen, who is the other tutor for the group, arranges music for the specific mix of instruments we play and leads the group playing. We encourage all instrumentalists to join us.

23DIS003: Genealogy
Tue 6th Jun, starting at: 01:00 PM
Leader: Hilary Thomas, Venue: Hills Hub T 1 2

Genealogy, with an emphasis on DNA as well. Learn how to find your ancestors in a myriad of records, including on-line versions. Establish a system for Record Keeping and a Family Tree. Learn the history of your family, their places of birth, and the journeys they undertook to arrive in Australia. A Laptop computer is necessary, notebook and pens. This is a very friendly, helpful group with a range of experience.

23EXE003: Pickleball
Tue 6th Jun, starting at: 01:30 PM
Leader: Barry O'Neill, Venue: Cockatoo Stadium

Pickleball is a fun paddle sport which you can learn in minutes and play for a lifetime. There is a net, paddles and a lightweight ball and you can play singles or doubles. Pickleball is lower impact than tennis and has features of table tennis and badminton. Young or older or in-between, you’ll enjoy this game which can be competitive or just fun and social. Pickleball will keep you active without being too energetic. If you want to get involved in a fun, social and active game, Pickleball is for you!

23LAN001: German for Beginners
Tue 6th Jun, starting at: 05:00 PM
Leader: John Maguire, Venue: Hills Hub T 1 2

Make your next European trip so much more enjoyable! Learn basic German conversation in a friendly, supportive and relaxed atmosphere! As a component of the course, you will also discover aspects of German culture and history. Whether you are completely new to German, the first language of over a hundred million Europeans, or have some previous knowledge, you will feel 'Willkommen' (welcome) in this class!

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  • Community Expo Sat 20th May 10am – 4pm

    Find out about your local groups and clubs in the region at the Hills Hub 400A Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Emerald. Over twenty groups will be exhibiting. Free sausage sizzle.

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  • The John Dudley Art Competition

    If you are a budding or accomplished portrait painter you might like to enter this. Details and entry form can be found at the Emerald Arts Society.

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  • The Voice

    We stay away from politics, but we do provide information. In the spirit of the latter, this may help those struggling to understand the Voice referendum coming up later in the year. Here is the Uluru Statement From The Heart, a starting point for The Voice, together with the referendum question and the proposed amendment.

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