Monday 3 February, Term 1 (week 2)

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City Campus

9:00am

⊗C126 Adobe Photoshop Elements - Advanced
Tutor: Ben Lindeboom
This course carries on from Adobe Photoshop Elements Beginners to more advanced features in Photoshop Elements. Students must have completed the Beginners course in Photoshop Elements or have a good understanding of the basic Photoshop principles of layers, adjustment layers and masking panels, before enrolling in this course. The topics discussed in the advanced course are varied but are centered around the Photoshop Elements program. Course runs in conjunction with Zoom class C29.
Venue: Creek St, Room 8
Monday 9:00am to 10:30am

Ben Lindeboom (9:00am to 10:30am) (Creek St, Room 8)

⊗N14 The Silver Screen (class full)
Tutor: Jim Henry
In Term 1 of 2025 The Silver Screen, we will continue to teach about the film industry and promote Cinema and TV appreciation. 2025 will be the 10th Year for the Silver Screen series at U3A, Adelaide Street, having had 233 sessions showing approximately 200 classic movies. For the first term of 2025 I intend to do something special and different: For only one term I will present: "Adventures of the Silver Screen" 50 years in the film industry, the Australian classic movies of the Australian film renaissance, some that I have been personally responsible for, the financing, casting and distribution.
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 (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)

9:30am

⊗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
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
Tutor: David Bartholomeusz
The facilitator is a retired medical practitioner and each week will discuss a general medical topic e.g. cancer in general, some specific cancers, arthritic conditions, blood pressure, heart attack, stroke and common endocrine disorders (hypothyroidism etc). 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
Tutor: Paul York
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

Paul York (9:30am to 10:45am) (Adelaide St, Room 15)

9:45am

⊗L55 Literature in Context (class full)
Tutor: Margaret Hill
In 2025 we will be studying the author Elif Shafak. We start the year with her novel 'The Island of Missing Trees' set in Cyprus and London. Penguin 2021. Then we move on to 'There are Rivers in the Sky' set in several places across the world. Penguin /Viking 2024.Of particular interest is the author's exploration of the interconnectivity of everything , eg: between action and outcome; past and present; context narrative and context.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 11
Monday 9:45am to 11:15am

(full) Margaret Hill (9:45am to 11:15am) (Adelaide St, Room 11)

10:00am

⊗K09 How to Write a Biography.
Tutor: Yvonne Webb
This is not a family tree class. You may explore a friend, family or even yourself and it doesn't need to be a whole life. It may be about a specific time or activity. You will be helped in construction, content and to make it an interesting read. It can be a private document or ready for publication. Guidance will be provided. Book used: The Scholar Explorer by Yvonne Webb. Available from Boolarong Press or at class from the author $30.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 17
Monday 10:00am to 11:00am

Yvonne Webb (10:00am to 11:00am) (Adelaide St, Room 17)

10:45am

⊗C120 Adobe Photoshop Elements - Beginners
Tutor: Ben Lindeboom
Photoshop Elements allows you to edit and enhance your favourite photos. It can turn your electronic memories into visually captivating statements. It makes it easy to organise, enhance, copy, merge, enlarge and print your digital snapshots. You can create animated slideshows, compile inspiring photo books, merge multiple shots into captivating panoramas and learn much, much more. This "Beginners" course introduces the student to the basic concepts of Photoshop, teaches students how to use the many tools available and how to apply various corrections to digital memories.
Venue: Creek St, Room 8
Monday 10:45am to 12:15pm

Ben Lindeboom (10:45am to 12:15pm) (Creek St, Room 8)

11:00am

⊗Y03 Early Buddha Dhamma
Tutor: Doug Phillips
What the Buddha taught: the original teachings of Gotama before they were changed into religions. N.B. Please call tutor before enrolling and leave a message with a contact phone number.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 12
Monday 11:00am to 12:15pm

Doug Phillips (11:00am to 12:15pm) (Adelaide St, Room 12)

11:15am

⊗J106 French - Read a Novel (Group 1) (class full)
Tutor: Robert Ward
The class is reading Richesse Oblige by Hannelore Cayre. Spanning two centuries, from Paris on the eve of the Franco-Prussian War to the modern day, this unforgettable family saga lays bare the persistent and poisonous injustice of inequality.
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
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
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)

11:30am

⊗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
Tutor: Norm Boniface
An historical treatment of Japan since Jomon times up to today's modern society/ economy/environment with occasional comparison with developments in western societies. The course leader and guest speakers will cover some significant events and personalities that influenced the course of Japanese history. During formal presentations and discussions we will touch on texts, literature, arts (fine, performing and martial), and crafts of the evolving cultures through the various eras, of which there are many. Students will be encouraged to participate in free and open discussions in English.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 11
Monday 11:30am to 1:00pm

Norm Boniface (11:30am to 1:00pm) (Adelaide St, Room 11)

⊗B06 Food, Health and Nutrition in the Ageing Body
Tutor: Yvonne Webb
This term, the various parts of the gut will be discussed in their role of good nutrition, the importance of a healthy gut and what happens to the food you eat. How to interpret the constant marketing messaging about foods available in the marketplace and the consequences of how the gut deals with the food you eat. Book used: For Goodness Sake, Let's Talk Sugar by Y Webb. Available from all the usual sources or from the author $30.You might like to reference https://yvonnewebb.ampbk.com
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 13
Monday 11:30am to 1:00pm

Yvonne Webb (11:30am to 1:00pm) (Adelaide St, Room 13)

12:30pm

⊗C20 Adobe Photoshop CC and Lightroom.
Tutor: Ben Lindeboom
This course is aimed at those students who have acquired the full version of the ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CC AND LIGHTROOM subscription program and who would like to learn and understand the basic differences between Adobe Photoshop Elements, Photoshop CC and Lightroom CC. Topics discussed during this course are wide-ranging and include features not available in Photoshop Elements, features like Neural Filters, Sky Replacements, Linear and Radial Gradients, HDR, Focus Stacking, Channels, Curves, Masking, etc. Course runs in conjunction with Zoom Class C31.
Venue: Creek St, Room 8
Monday 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Ben Lindeboom (12:30pm to 2:00pm) (Creek St, Room 8)

12:45pm

⊗A04 Perfume...Scents and Senses
Tutor: Viviane Tolliday
A perfume lover's introduction to the fascinating romantic joyous world of perfume. This 6 week course will cover the history of perfume, from ancient civilizations to modern day scent trends, perfume and memory, the five perfume categories, the fragrance wheel, and the A-Z of great perfumes. Famous perfume "noses" and dynasties will be examined as well as their creations and collaborations with famous glass houses such as Lalique & Baccarat. Tutor is a passionate collector of perfume and scent bottles and some will be shared with class. Previous course students may also enjoy this refresher class. Class participation welcome.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 16
Monday 12:45pm to 2:00pm

Viviane Tolliday (12:45pm to 2:00pm) (Adelaide St, Room 16)

1:00pm

⊗F01 Bridge Introduction
Tutor: Linda Neil
If you've never played Bridge before, this class is an introductory course so you can decide if Bridge is for you. It will explain basic card play and terminology and provide information about Bridge Clubs. It will answer questions such as: What are trumps? What is Duplicate Bridge? Are beginners welcome at Bridge Clubs? Where can I go for lessons? This introduction to Bridge is in Term 1 only and classes are 3rd Feb and 10th Feb.
Venue: Creek St, Room 4
Monday 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Linda Neil (1:00pm to 2:30pm) (Creek St, Room 4)

⊗F70 Cards - 500 for Beginners
Tutor: Alan Don
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

Alan Don (1:00pm to 2:45pm) (2 hours) (Creek St, Room 5)

Zoom Classes (Online)

10:00am

⊗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.This class will start Mon 27th Jan, not 3rd Feb.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 10:00am to 11:30am

Joe Smith (10:00am to 11:30am)

⊗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)

11:00am

⊗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)

12:30pm

⊗C31 Adobe Photoshop CC and Lightroom
Tutor: Ben Lindeboom
This course is aimed at those students who have acquired the full version of the ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CC AND LIGHTROOM subscription program and who would like to learn and understand the basic differences between Adobe Photoshop Elements, Photoshop CC and Lightroom CC. Topics discussed during this course are wide-ranging and include features not available in Photoshop Elements, features like Neural Filters, Sky Replacements, Linear and Radial Gradients, HDR, Focus Stacking, Channels, Curves, Masking, etc. The Course runs in conjunction with face-to-face class C20.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Ben Lindeboom (12:30pm to 2:00pm)

2:00pm

⊗F51 Cryptic Crosswords for Absolute Beginners
Tutor: Sarah Davies
Have you ever tried to do cryptic crosswords but given up when you had no idea what the clues meant, or how to get the answers? Well, there is a code and there are rules. This two-term class (January to June) will cover all the styles of clues, the rules for crosswords and many of the hints and tips you will need to start. No prior knowledge is needed but a love of English and an inquisitive brain will help you to decipher the answers. Prepare to have your brain stretched!This class will only run in Terms 1 and 2 in 2025. Late enrolments will not be taken after mid-February unless you have spoken to the tutor.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 2:00pm to 3:15pm

Sarah Davies (2:00pm to 3:15pm)

⊗J51 Latin - Level 6
Tutor: Yvonne McGann
In Term 1 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)

2:30pm

⊗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)

3:30pm

⊗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)

7:00pm

⊗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)

City Precinct

9:45am

⊗J02 Russian - Colloquial
Tutor: Greg Hausler
If you have some (even rudimentary) knowledge of the Russian language, and wish to try out some conversation with others, you are very welcome to join our friendly informal social group. We normally have some conversation practice and also translate a simple prepared text. Phone the tutor/co-ordinator to enrol. New members most welcome.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library
Monday 9:45am to 11:00am

Greg Hausler (9:45am to 11:00am) (Brisbane Square Library)

10:00am

⊗A11 QAGOMA Art Tours Asia Pacific Triennial 11 - QAG
Tutor: Amanda Roan
Each Monday in February and March there will be a guided tour of The Asia Pacific Triennial. Collect a group of friends and book into these small tours specifically offered to U3A art lovers and led by dedicated QAGOMA volunteer guides. Bringing compelling new art to Brisbane, the Triennial is a gateway to the rapidly evolving artistic expression of Australia, Asia and the Pacific. The tours will be at 10:15 - 11:00 and will alternate between QAG and GOMA. Meet at 10:00 at the Melbourne Street entrance for the QAG tour or the GOMA entrance for that tour. Each tour is capped at 15 and you must register in advance to be on a tour.
Venue: Queensland Gallery of Modern Art
Monday 10:00am to 11:00am

Amanda Roan (10:00am to 11:00am) (Queensland Gallery of Modern Art)

Logan District

9:00am

⊗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 (class full)
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

(full) Mary Langler (9:00am to 11:00am) (2 hours) (Riverdale Park)

12:30pm

⊗A03 Card Making for Special Occasions
Tutor: Linda Tan
BEGINNERS WELCOME. Two kits with all materials for two projects will be provided on the day. Learn new techniques and fun folds with plenty of instruction for beginners. Please bring your own sharp scissors, pencil, ruler, and double-sided tape runner adhesive (available from craft stores like Spotlight). Tombow multi-purpose glue is also recommended. Meet new friends, have fun and take away a special card handmade by you. **Cost is $10 for materials for each class pre-paid.
Venue: Logan North Library
Monday 12:30pm to 2:30pm
1st and 3rd Mondays of the month

Linda Tan (12:30pm to 2:30pm) (2 hours) (Logan North Library)
1st and 3rd Mondays of the month

1:00pm

⊗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)

Southside

9:30am

⊗F09 Mahjong for Fun (class full)
Tutor: Gwen Ledger
We play the western way, using games from the book "The Mahjong Player's Companion" by Patricia A. Thompson and Betty Maloney. All participants will need their own copy. We do not score, we play with or without walls, and we play by a basic set of mahjong rules which are laid down clearly as house rules. At the moment we cannot accept new members.
Venue: Holland Park Library
Monday 9:30am to 12:00pm

(full) Gwen Ledger (9:30am to 12:00pm) (2.5 hours) (Holland Park Library)

1:00pm

⊗J01 Italian Communication A (class full)
Tutor: Kevin Mahoney
For people who have completed two years with Kevin or elsewhere. This is NOT a conversation class. We do some additional aspects of grammar, but our main focus is on reading and delivering short talks - both prepared and impromptu.
Venue: The Village Coorparoo
Monday 1:00pm to 2:30pm

(full) Kevin Mahoney (1:00pm to 2:30pm) (The Village Coorparoo)

Northside

10:00am

⊗C07 Help with computers and mobile devices
Tutor: Keith Catts
Do you have a computer or mobile device? Do you have questions? This class offers a workshop approach to help. Beginning with a Q&A each session, we will look at topics nominated by the class. Topics can range across the use of these technologies. If we don't have the answer, then research methods can be used to find it. Class members to bring their own device, laptop, mobile phone and/or tablet.
Venue: Chermside Library
Monday 10:00am to 11:30am

Keith Catts (10:00am to 11:30am) (Chermside Library)

12:30pm

⊗P08 Digital Photography - Beyond Point-and-Shoot
Tutor: Peter Hardie
Want to move beyond full auto point-and-shoot? Become a better photographer by learning your camera's creative settings and how best to use them to improve your images. Cameras must be either DSLR or mirrorless with interchangeable lenses or advanced bridge cameras with fixed lenses. Please provide camera details (make and model) when enrolling to ensure your camera is suitable. Email camera details to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Cost of course: FREE
Venue: Grange Library
Monday 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Peter Hardie (12:30pm to 2:30pm) (2 hours) (Grange Library)

Wynnum

1:00pm

⊗Y05 Philosophy Ancient and Modern (class full)
Tutor: David Anderson
In this class we discuss the ongoing relevance of philosophy and ideas from the ancient Greeks to the 21st century.
Venue: Wynnum Library
Monday 1:00pm to 3:00pm

(full) David Anderson (1:00pm to 3:00pm) (2 hours) (Wynnum Library)

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