City Campus
9:00amN14 The Silver Screen⊗N14 The Silver Screen (class full)
Tutor: Jim Henry
This fourth term of 2025 will offer a strong selection of classic movies with background notes. We will commence with "Twelve Angry Men" and continue with "Dr Zhivago" (in two parts) "Volver"; "Odd Man Out"; "Jean De Florette" and "Manon Des Sources" and the Australian classic:"Gallipoli". As a special event, we will expand the term to 9 screenings - rather than the usual 8 - to end the term on 8th December with a unique movie documentary that will show you how movies are created. This is a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of the Silver Screen.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 16
Monday 9:00am to 12:30pm
(full) Jim Henry (9:00am to 12:30pm)
(3+ hours) (Adelaide St, Room 16)E02 Current Events⊗E02 Current Events (class full)
Tutor: Ian Fraser
A group discussion of current events, with a general objective of improving our understanding of them. U3A students bring a wide range of knowledge and life experiences to the discussions, so come and share your knowledge and opinions with others.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 18
Monday 9:00am to 10:30am
(full) Ian Fraser (9:00am to 10:30am)
(Adelaide St, Room 18)9:30amF64 Canasta Card Game Variations⊗F64 Canasta Card Game Variations
Tutor: Alan Don
Canasta and its variations are popular social card games. This is an opportunity to polish up your playing skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Knowledge of Canasta is necessary. New members with Canasta knowledge are welcome. This is a double class so members have plenty of time to enjoy the game.
Venue: Creek St, Room 5
Monday 9:30am to 12:30pm
Alan Don (9:30am to 12:30pm)
(3 hours) (Creek St, Room 5)J150 Russian - Beginners Level 2⊗J150 Russian - Beginners Level 2
Tutor: Vera Kochnieff
This is a beginners course for people who would like to study Russian: learn to speak with correct grammar and correct pronunciation, and learn to read and translate as the course progresses.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 13
Monday 9:30am to 10:45am
Vera Kochnieff (9:30am to 10:45am)
(Adelaide St, Room 13)B39 Medical and Health⊗B39 Medical and Health
Tutor: David Bartholomeusz
The facilitator is a retired medical practitioner, and each week will discuss a general medical topic (e.g. circulation, heart attack, stroke, blood pressure, common endocrine disorders (hypothyroidism etc), arthritis, osteoporosis, nervous system, dementia). Other topics can be discussed as nominated by class members. This is a general information class and individual medical advice cannot be given.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 14
Monday 9:30am to 10:45am
David Bartholomeusz (9:30am to 10:45am)
(Adelaide St, Room 14)J24 Latin Intermediate⊗J24 Latin Intermediate
Tutor: Michael Dougherty
Latin may well be the most important and influential language ever spoken or written by human beings. It has been in use for some 2800 years. It was first spoken by the ancient Romans around the 8th century BCE and first written by them a few centuries later. It was then in continual use throughout Europe as a lingua franca for scholars, merchants, the clergy, and the upper classes generally, right through to the Middle Ages and beyond. Latin is also notable for having spawned the modern European Romance languages, including French, Italian, Spanish and a number of others.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 15
Monday 9:30am to 10:45am
Michael Dougherty (9:30am to 10:45am)
(Adelaide St, Room 15)9:45amL55 Literature in Context⊗L55 Literature in Context (class full)
Tutor: Margaret Hill
In 2026 we study two novels by Niall Williams: "This is Happiness', set in Faha, a village on the most western coast of Ireland, and "Time of the Child" -set in the same village four years on. Williams' prose in these mature works is unique, powerful, subtle and descriptive. It is also compassionate and at times very funny.We move on to a very different village in Jane Austen's classic, "Emma".To close the year our choice will be between Ruth Ozeki's " A Tale for the Time Being," and"Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee. All these novels deal with the question of change.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 11
Monday 9:45am to 11:15am
(full) Margaret Hill (9:45am to 11:15am)
(Adelaide St, Room 11)11:00amJ81 Spanish Intermediate (A2)⊗J81 Spanish Intermediate (A2) (class full)
Tutor: Rose Murray
Participants in this class have been learning Spanish for about a year. We do use a textbook, Easy Spanish Step-by-Step, but also make use of a variety of other materials from different sources such as Youtube videos, songs and stories. We have a strong focus on speaking and striving for the correct pronunciation. We also have a strong focus on having fun and getting to know this fascinating language and its associated cultural aspects in so many corners of the world.
Venue: Creek St, Room 3
Monday 11:00am to 12:15pm
(full) Rose Murray (11:00am to 12:15pm)
(Creek St, Room 3)Y03 Early Buddha Dhamma⊗Y03 Early Buddha Dhamma
Tutor: Doug Phillips
What the Buddha taught: the original teachings of Gotama before they were changed into religions. Please contact the tutor via the U3A office before enrolling.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 12
Monday 11:00am to 12:15pm
Doug Phillips (11:00am to 12:15pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 12)11:15amJ106 French - Read a Novel (Group 1)⊗J106 French - Read a Novel (Group 1) (class full)
Tutor: Robert Ward
Taking turns during each class, members read original French novels and share their interpretations in English. The current novel is Nymphas noirs by Michel Bussi and was commenced on 27 October 2025.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 15
Monday 11:15am to 12:30pm
(full) Robert Ward (11:15am to 12:30pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 15)J35 Russian - Advanced⊗J35 Russian - Advanced
Tutor: Vera Kochnieff
For those with a grounding in Russian grammar, featuring pronunciation, conversation, reading and translation.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 17
Monday 11:15am to 12:30pm
Vera Kochnieff (11:15am to 12:30pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 17)H20 The History of Rome from 753BC to 1453AD⊗H20 The History of Rome from 753BC to 1453AD
Tutor: Patrick Johnson
The History of Rome from 753BC to 1453AD
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 18
Monday 11:15am to 12:45pm
Patrick Johnson (11:15am to 12:45pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 18)11:30amJ64 Italian Conversation⊗J64 Italian Conversation (class full)
Tutor: Olga Colavitti
This is not an Italian lesson. There are no books, no formal grammar, but a class structured to give all participants an opportunity to practise the Italian they've already learnt.
Venue: Creek St, Room 4
Monday 11:30am to 12:45pm
(full) Olga Colavitti (11:30am to 12:45pm)
(Creek St, Room 4)H45 Japan in a Nutshell - A Short Course in History and Culture⊗H45 Japan in a Nutshell - A Short Course in History and Culture (class full)
Tutor: Norm Boniface
In this year-long course we have covered a lot of ground and have been progressing sequentially through the various eras of Japan's history and culture. In Term 4 we will continue to deal with the cultural aspects not yet covered: such as fine, performing and martial arts. In addition we will deal with the history post-WW2: the end of the Showa Era, embracing defeat & meeting the economic, social and political challenges of the fluid 21st Century, the economic miracle and the bubble, modern international relationships and (dare we say) future predictions.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 11
Monday 11:30am to 1:00pm
(full) Norm Boniface (11:30am to 1:00pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 11)1:00pmS09 Getting to know Insects, Nature's 6-legged Wonders⊗S09 Getting to know Insects, Nature's 6-legged Wonders (class full)
Tutor: Colleen Foelz
A basic course for the insect curious about "the little things that run the earth". It will introduce you to how insects are classified and identified with user-friendly hard copy and online resources. By knowing what species an insect is (or the group it belongs to) you can better understand their life cycle and role in nature. The course will reveal the startling diversity and complexity of insects and their life histories. Although mostly focused on commonly encountered insects there will also be examples of the weird and bizarre. The course will be a combination of theory and hands-on activities.
Venue: Creek St, Room 4
Monday 1:00pm to 2:30pm
(full) Colleen Foelz (1:00pm to 2:30pm)
(Creek St, Room 4)F70 Cards - 500 for Beginners⊗F70 Cards - 500 for Beginners
Tutor: Dianne Brinkworth
Card game 500 for beginners and intermediate players, all welcome to learn. Friendly and helpful class. Please contact tutor to enrol.
Venue: Creek St, Room 5
Monday 1:00pm to 2:45pm
Dianne Brinkworth (1:00pm to 2:45pm)
(2 hours) (Creek St, Room 5)Zoom Classes (Online)
10:00amJ91 Chinese - Mandarin Level 3⊗J91 Chinese - Mandarin Level 3
Tutor: Joe Smith
This 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. 600-word vocabulary.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 10:00am to 11:30am
Joe Smith (10:00am to 11:30am)
J166 Mandarin - Advanced⊗J166 Mandarin - Advanced
Tutor: Fay Lee
This course is for students who have some knowledge of reading and writing in Chinese.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 10:00am to 11:15am
Fay Lee (10:00am to 11:15am)
11:00amF28 Cryptic Crosswords - Advanced⊗F28 Cryptic Crosswords - Advanced
Tutor: Sarah Davies
For people who enjoy words, lateral thinking and activating those little grey cells. This is a class for those who already have experience in completing cryptic crosswords, including SMH and "The Times" among others. Any potential students should contact the convenor to discuss level attained. In the class, we share, discuss and analyse the answers to clues and complete crosswords. It is essential to have an email address for clues, crosswords and answers to be sent out.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 11:00am to 12:00pm
Sarah Davies (11:00am to 12:00pm)
2:00pmJ51 Latin - Level 6⊗J51 Latin - Level 6
Tutor: Yvonne McGann
In Term 4 we will be continuing with Book IVB of the Cambridge Latin Course. We also do other readings and grammar exercises.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Yvonne McGann (2:00pm to 3:15pm)
2:30pmT08 Travel Talk⊗T08 Travel Talk
Tutor: Graham Fuller
This friendly, relaxed class on Zoom thrives on members' discussions of their travel experiences and knowledge of independent travel and organised tours, both international and domestic. The knowledge shared assists experienced and inexperienced travellers. Volunteer class members present up to 30 minutes on a travel experience of their choice. This allows us to see places we may not have been before, or new perspectives on places we have. We also have occasional fun quizzes for light relief. This class is ideal for armchair travellers and experienced travellers alike.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 2:30pm to 3:45pm
Graham Fuller (2:30pm to 3:45pm)
3:30pmJ13 Mandarin - Intermediate 1⊗J13 Mandarin - Intermediate 1
Tutor: Fay Lee
This course is for the students who have finished the beginners class or those who have studied Chinese for a year or more.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 3:30pm to 4:45pm
Fay Lee (3:30pm to 4:45pm)
7:00pmG01 Making a Family Tree free-ish⊗G01 Making a Family Tree free-ish
Tutor: Joe Smith
A year-long course. We will investigate techniques to build your family tree using your computer from your own home. Some face-to-face tutoring could possibly be arranged to get set up. We will use the biggest free family tree building website: familysearch.org, but we can also look at the paid sites if necessary. You will only need your parents' birth details, name, date and place and death details if they have passed. Having your grandparents' details will make it easier. New students encouraged to join at the start of each subsequent term: Mon 21st Apr, Mon 14th Jul, Mon 6th Oct.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Joe Smith (7:00pm to 8:00pm)
Logan District
9:00amH36 History⊗H36 History
Tutor: Jim Ancliffe
Talks cover the broad spectrum of history.
Venue: Elements Living
Monday 9:00am to 11:00am
Jim Ancliffe (9:00am to 11:00am)
(2 hours) (Elements Living)B112 Tai Chi for Seniors - Intermediate⊗B112 Tai Chi for Seniors - Intermediate
Tutor: Mary Langler
Explore the health benefits of this ancient art in a gentle form of exercise which combines relaxation, strength, and meditation. We will continue our journey with warm-up exercises and QiGong (Chee Koong), building energy and preparing you for Tai Chi form. This class has been running for several years and is suitable for people who have already done some Tai Chi. From 9-10am, we do Shibashi Sets 1-3, 8 Brocades, Lohan, Lotus, Tai Chi 10 as well as some other breathing and stretching exercises. More advanced students continue after 10am to practise the full Tai Chi Form and Fan. This option is not available to new members.
Venue: Riverdale Park
Monday 9:00am to 11:00am
Mary Langler (9:00am to 11:00am)
(2 hours) (Riverdale Park)1:00pmJ49 Spring into French⊗J49 Spring into French (class full)
Tutor: Peter Mason
This French class uses modern day-to-day French with interaction. Content will provide fundamentals of the language plus methods of self-improvement, using free resources readily available. Whether it's resuscitating French from younger days, or just some knowledge of this language, come join in. Our meetings include current French culture, music, anime and we enjoy listening to Francophile adventures of our class members. Sometimes we meet for outside events socially, near Daisy Hill or occasionally around Springwood in parks or coffee shops.
Venue: Contact tutor for details
Monday 1:00pm to 2:30pm
(full) Peter Mason (1:00pm to 2:30pm)
(Contact tutor for details)