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Please note: Enrolments will commence at 10:00am on 6th December, 2022.
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.
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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
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Upcoming Events
23EXE004: Table Tennis (Tuesdays)
Tue 31st Jan, 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.
23LAN001: German for Beginners
Tue 31st Jan, 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!
23EXE002: Bushwalking (Wednesdays)
Wed 1st Feb, starting at: 09:00 AM
Leader: Dot Radings, Venue: Various
The bushwalking group will meet in various starting locations, as advised by the tutor, every Wednesday at 9.00. Walks will generally be somewhere in the areas of Lysterfield, Mt Dandenong and Gembrook, Berwick, and Pakenham. Expect to walk about 6-8 km each week. Each walk takes from 90 to 120 Minutes. There will be some rough and steep tracks. Reasonable fitness required. The leader will carry a basic first aid kit. There are no walks in school holidays, days of Total Fire Ban and very rainy days.
23ART004: Botanical Art
Wed 1st Feb, starting at: 01:00 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.
23ART006: History of Rock/Pop
Wed 1st Feb, starting at: 01:00 PM
Leader: Jon Snyder, Venue: Hills Hub MP 3
Join us as we continue our journey on the development of popular and rock music through to the 1980’s. We will also explore genres such as blues, folk, jazz, rhythm and blues, and country and western. The course will look at important milestones, including significant musicians, performers, song writers, record companies and producers, technological innovation, and social context.
23ART009: Seven Centuries of Music
Wed 1st Feb, starting at: 01:00 PM
Leader: Eddie Vaughan, Venue: Hills Hub T 1 2
This course explores the development of Western music from the Late Middle Ages to the start of the Twentieth Century. It samples music from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods and discusses how the social histories of those times influenced the music. The tutor, Edward Vaughan, PhD, M.A. lectured on Psychology and Social Science at Monash University for many years and held visiting fellowships at Oxford, Trinity College Dublin, and a number of other overseas universities. He has not studied music formally, but has long been interested in the types of music featured in this course.
23GAM002: Model Railways
Wed 1st Feb, starting at: 02:00 PM
Leader: Bill Black, Venue: Various
Interested in Model Railways? Do you like to discuss your rolling stock and layouts with other interested members? Then this is the course for you. We will meet monthly in localities to be advised by the tutor.
23MUS003: Over The Hills Singers
Wed 1st Feb, starting at: 04:00 PM
Leader: Ros Winter, Venue: Hills Hub MP 1 2
Two hours of fun, social contact and well-being through singing. Our program incorporates preparation for singing - relaxation, breathing and vocal exercises - canons, rounds, songs in unison and harmony of various genres - traditional, folk, musicals, spirituals, modern.
23SOC005: Exploring Victoria 1
Thu 2nd Feb, starting at: 09:00 AM
Leader: Sandy Meyers, Venue: Various
Join us as we explore some of the very many interesting country towns, museums, galleries, streetscapes, historic buildings, parks and gardens in our part of Victoria. Our very friendly group travel by public transport wherever possible and carpool to other locations. Bring your Myki card and comfortable shoes! Most months, we meet at 8.30am in Emerald and catch bus and train towards our destination. When we carpool, we meet at Pepe’s land on Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. We usually start our outing with a leisurely cuppa and it includes lunch somewhere nearby our outing destination before our return home to Emerald.
23SOC006: Exploring Victoria 2
Thu 2nd Feb, starting at: 09:00 AM
Leader: Anne Bartley, Venue: Various
Join us as we explore some of the very many interesting country towns, museums, galleries, streetscapes, historic buildings, parks and gardens in our part of Victoria. Our very friendly group travel by public transport wherever possible and carpool to other locations. Bring your Myki card and comfortable shoes! Most months, we meet at 8.30am in Emerald and catch bus and train towards our destination. We then have a leisurely cuppa before our activity, decide upon a café for lunch, then catch the train home again.
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!
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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.)
“Come Sit By Me” is a project supported by the Emerald Village Association for seniors to share hobbies and interests with young students.Pass on a skill or hobby to a young student, and in return learn a bit about how they pass the time! 4 weeks on a Thursday afternoon, 11.30am to 3.00pm10th, 17th, 24th
Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II a Condolence Book has been made available for signing at Government House Victoria. If you would like to sign the Condolence Book, there will be an opportunity for you to do so at the front gates of Government House daily, between 8am and 6pm. From Tuesday 13