NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held at: Michell HouseU3A noosa64 Poinciana AvenueTewantin Qld 4565 On: Friday 15 March 2024Time: 1:30 pm AGENDA Confirmation of the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held 24 February 2023 – displayed at Michell House. Taken as read. Nominations close 4.00pm 01 March […]
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Presidents Report 2024
U3A Noosa President’s Report 2023 U3A noosa has once again enjoyed a year of continuing progress and success. Having survived the pandemic and a protracted recovery period, we were able to move to a stage of expansion and growth in 2023. We have made a concerted effort to attract new members and encourage lapsed members […]
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Tutor: Sharon Whitecross 1 – 3pm Thursday 11th April – 16th May 2024 – 6 weeks Margaret Christie Studio Course Outline In this course I hope to give you an understanding of the following: Week 1. Basics of Watercolour, This includes what paper, what brushes and what paints to use and why. Then we’ll move […]
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SHAKESPEARE FOR GROUNDLINGS* Susan Roberts MONDAY, 8 April to MONDAY 17 June 2024 Margaret Christie Studio 9AM-11AM RESEARCHING SIR FRANCIS BACON THE SECRET OF SHAKE-SPEARE Conspiracy Theory: you are all familiar with the term. It is a label which has been used, by some, as a description of content relating to my course. Therefore, I […]
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BUS TRIP U3A noosa is taking a bus to the Art Gallery, Brisbane to visit the – ‘Fairy Tales’ exhibitionat GOMA. Thursday 21 March 2024 Bus Cost $38 Step into the enchanting world of once upon a time. From opulent carriages to sumptuous gowns, twisted woodlands to mystical mirrors, ‘Fairy Tales’ explores centuries of beloved folk stories […]
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Tutor: Ian Richards Tuesday 9 – 11am Commencing 13 February 2024 (20 weeks) Auditorium Sustainability has become a key consideration in most human activities. But like words such as “eco”, “organic” and “green”, the word “sustainable” has been widely abused. What does it really mean? At its core, ecological sustainability concerns the way that humans […]
Read moreCryptic Crosswords Beginners & Learners
Tutor: Toni Koppi 9:30 – 11:30 Monday Language Room Do you find cryptic crossword clues mostly nonsense? Would you like to learn about the different types of clues and how to interpret and solve them? Do you want to engage in a mental activity that can be challenging and involves lateral thinking? This course, however, […]
Read moreCourse Vacancies Semester 1
Vacancies exist in the following Semester 1 Courses: Apple iPhones and iPads Basic Self Defence Contact U3A noosa Reception 07 5440 5500 to register an Expression of Interest
Read morePoetry 2024
Tutor: Barbara Vines 9:00a.m.- 11:00a.m. Mondays 26 February – 25 March 2024 Margaret Christie Studio We will begin by looking at a selection of poems based on a particular theme by various authors including a brief look at poetic form and structure, as well as poems selected by group members to share for discussion. Group […]
Read moreThis is your life… how to get your memoir published
You will learn everything you need to know about memoirs; WHY write a memoir? HOW to write a memoir? WHEN will the memoir be complete? WHO will publish my memoir into a book? Whether you are tech savvy or not, a memoir can be produced using many formats. Alison will explain the intricate details in […]
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