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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.
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.
Daily Events
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!
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.
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.
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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