Short Story Writing. 8 weeks: Monday 3rd Feb – Mon 24th March Room: Margaret Christie Studio Time: 9.00 am -11.00am Tutor: Barbara Vines. Dip. Teach. B. Ed. TOPIC: Flash Fiction. Short story writing exploring a variety of genres. What is Flash Fiction? Flash fiction is a distinct type of literature characterised by its brevity, typically […]
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Sue Graham
As well as being a volunteer at reception on Wednesdays and Thursdays, the lovely Sue facilitates the Colour & Chat class on Friday mornings in the art room. The class is very special to all who attend, due in no small part to Sue’s kindness. Sue joined U3A in July 2018, so she is […]
Read moreWeight Loss, diet/drugs/devices
What works and why?, what doesn’t and what’s dangerous. Is OZEMPIC the answer?” About the Speaker: KEVIN ALFORD Cardiologist and Physician O. A. M.M.B.,B.S. (Hons) UNSW SYD. F.R.A.C.P. F.C.S.A.N.Z. D.D.U. A/PROFESSOR MEDICINE ( UNSW SYD ) DIRECTOR BASIC/ADVANCED PHYSICIAN TRAINING. (ROYAL AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS) MEMBER/EXAMINER SENIOR NATIONAL EXAMINATION PANEL (R.A.C.P) 2022/23 RECIPIENT COLLEGE MEDAL […]
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Kim Rogers (L) volunteers in reception on Thursdays and Fridays. After moving here from Townsville, Kim joined U3Anoosa in October 2021. Kim is married, a mother to two children and has four granddaughters. Her welcoming smile and kindness are a treasure to the members of U3Anoosa. Carmel Cox (R) volunteers in reception on Fridays, having […]
Read moreManagement Committee Roles & Responsibilities (Updated November 2024)
Introduction The Management Committee of U3A noosa can comprise of 10 members. President, Vice Presidents x 2, Secretary, Treasurer and 5 Committee members. As a member of a Management Committee, you share the following responsibilities with all Committee members: Planning – establishing and reviewing annual business plans, long term strategic and month to month […]
Read moreMeg Oldham
Meg is a member of the Management Committee and is the Tutor/Course Co-ordinator at U3A Noosa. She organises all classes, co-ordinating with the volunteer tutors including scheduling and operational elements of all courses: their review/approval and suitability. Meg has been in this role for many years. Additionally, Meg is the facilitator of the Watercolours class […]
Read moreLine Dancing 2025
Line Dancing 2025 Tutor: Cheryl Halliday 9.00am – 10.00am Friday Commencing 31st January 2025 Auditorium For those of us who love to dance. This will be an easy, and in some cases modified Line Dancing Class. Modified as in slowed down for our age group, because we’re not as energetic as we once were. Keep […]
Read moreKATH MCKAY
Kath McKay is a member of the Management Committee. She has a wide range of interests and in the current year has led a group of enthusiastic readers of Homer’s heroic texts the Iliad and the Odyssey (parts of an epic poem about the Trojan War). She is hoping to next year lead a group […]
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Course outline (applicable to the remainder Semester 1, 2024, and Semester 1, 2025) 11.30am – 1.00pm Friday 2025 Course commencing 31st January 2025 – Language Room This course will enable you, as a beginner, or experienced but perhaps ‘rusty’ user of the language, to rapidly get your French ‘on track’ towards a more than […]
Read moreREADING VIRGIL’S EPIC POEM “THE AENEID”
READING VIRGIL’S EPIC POEM “THE AENEID” Translated by C Day Lewis 9.00am to 11.00am Commencing Friday 21 February 2025 – Language Room The supreme Roman epic and the greatest poem in Latin, the Aeneid has inspired many of the great European poets including Dante and Milton. The Roman poet Virgil created this […]
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