City Campus
9:00amA07 Art of Origami⊗A07 Art of OrigamiTutor: Lynette DuffyWednesday & Friday course content are identical. This is a hands-on class. Each term you will begin crafting simple pieces, then as your skills develop, progress to more detailed models. Origami develops patience; respect for yourself and the delicate paper; enhances hand-eye co-ordination; tactile/fine motor skills; space/volume awareness; focus/concentration and engages the left and right hemispheres of your brain. This class is suitable for members beginning their origami journey and for those who want to grow their skills to continue each term. Please read the supplementary information for further important details.
Venue: Creek St, Room 3
Friday 9:00am to 10:30am
Lynette Duffy (9:00am to 10:30am)
(Creek St, Room 3)J68 Latin - Advanced - Language and Literature of the Classical Period⊗J68 Latin - Advanced - Language and Literature of the Classical PeriodTutor: Laurie GaffneyThe aim of the course is to enrich our knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment of both the language and the literature of the "golden age" of classical Latin. An underlying premise is that in a close study of the literature, a deeper knowledge and understanding of the language is to be found. There are two elements to the course. The first is an ongoing survey and study of the literature of the period from Cato through to Juvenal and Apulius. The works are studied in their historical, political, and social contexts. The second part of the course consists of the reading and reciting of Virgil's "Aeneid".
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 12
Friday 9:00am to 10:15am
Laurie Gaffney (9:00am to 10:15am)
(Adelaide St, Room 12)9:15amH27 Modern History⊗H27 Modern HistoryTutor: Carmel LaffertyThis class is a friendly group who are encouraged to present, listen to and discuss a wide range of subjects. The presentations are about events, people, and places from the 17th century up to today and are chosen, researched, and presented by class members. Every Friday brings new knowledge and insight for all of us. New members are most welcome. It is customary for class members to have coffee together after class and deepen our friendship. This is what U3A is all about - learning and connecting.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 18
Friday 9:15am to 10:45am
Carmel Lafferty (9:15am to 10:45am)
(Adelaide St, Room 18)9:30amJ128 Latin - Level 11⊗J128 Latin - Level 11Tutor: Yvonne McGannIn Term 1 we will continue Virgil's "Aeneid" Book 2. We are doing selected readings from the Cambridge Latin Anthology. Our grammar will be from Paterson and Macnaughton Book 3.
Venue: Creek St, Room 5
Friday 9:30am to 10:45am
Yvonne McGann (9:30am to 10:45am)
(Creek St, Room 5)B45 Qi Gong for Seniors⊗B45 Qi Gong for Seniors (class full)Tutor: Patricia GordonIn this class we will follow a Qi Gong video with exercises to improve balance, strength, flexibility and mobility. Exercises are specially designed for Seniors. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 11
Friday 9:30am to 10:30am
(full) Patricia Gordon (9:30am to 10:30am)
(Adelaide St, Room 11)J218 Spanish - Intermediate⊗J218 Spanish - Intermediate (class full)Tutor: Lily ButtigiegPLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE CLASS TIME IS CURRENTLY PROVISIONAL AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE START OF 2025. Students will begin to learn more comprehensive grammar and vocabulary through developing their speaking, listening, writing and reading skills. The aim of this course is for students to progress in their language learning journey through structured instruction to work through B1 to B2 level. This is an intermediate level class, students are required to have a good understanding of Spanish around a B1 level.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 14
Friday 9:30am to 10:45am
(full) Lily Buttigieg (9:30am to 10:45am)
(Adelaide St, Room 14)J159 Japanese - Introduction to the Japanese Language⊗J159 Japanese - Introduction to the Japanese LanguageTutor: Lesley BrandisThe emphasis will be on speaking and listening and there is an introduction to Japanese writing systems. There will be songs, cultural activities, traditional games and fun ways to learn a new language.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 15
Friday 9:30am to 10:45am
Lesley Brandis (9:30am to 10:45am)
(Adelaide St, Room 15)10:00amN12 Classic Movies⊗N12 Classic MoviesTutor: Vikki LondyWe view movies from various genres in the Classic period (by our definition 1930s to mid 1960s). Class members are welcome to take an active part in selecting and presenting their movies of choice. We can provide support in accessing movies from our library and can also assist with the equipment. The format includes a brief introduction to the movie followed by the screening of the movie. Each week covers one movie from the Classic period, although sometimes the class may be a spotlight on a famous actor or director.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 16
Friday 10:00am to 11:45am
Vikki Londy (10:00am to 11:45am)
(2 hours) (Adelaide St, Room 16)10:30amJ45 Latin - Advanced - Grammar and Translation⊗J45 Latin - Advanced - Grammar and TranslationTutor: Paul YorkThis class focuses on translating the Latin works of such well-known classical authors as Cicero, Pliny the Younger, Seneca, Caesar and others not so well-known. A prerequisite is having completed the U3A Level 3 Latin course or being familiar with basic Latin grammar, up to the standard of Book 2 of Paterson and MacNaughton. Some advanced grammar and syntax will be studied from time to time, as prompted by the translation work.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 13
Friday 10:30am to 11:45am
Paul York (10:30am to 11:45am)
(Adelaide St, Room 13)11:00amJ11 Latin - Level 7⊗J11 Latin - Level 7Tutor: Yvonne McGannIn Term 1 we will begin Caesar's Gallic Wars book 1. We will supplement this with readings from other authors and will revise grammar.
Venue: Creek St, Room 5
Friday 11:00am to 12:15pm
Yvonne McGann (11:00am to 12:15pm)
(Creek St, Room 5)J189 Latin - Medieval⊗J189 Latin - MedievalTutor: John GalliganIn Term 1 the class will continue to translate interesting Latin material from the Medieval period whilst exploring its historical context. We will also further our reading of the history of Medieval philosophy.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 12
Friday 11:00am to 12:15pm
John Galligan (11:00am to 12:15pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 12)F05 Cryptic Crosswords - Advanced 2⊗F05 Cryptic Crosswords - Advanced 2 (class full)Tutor: Jennifer NunnThis class is for those who have completed intermediate classes and want to go on learning how to crack the code. Learn to unravel more complex clues, extend your thinking skills and have fun. Sorry, this is a continuing class and it is full. Please contact me to discuss your experience and to go on the waiting list.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 14
Friday 11:00am to 12:15pm
(full) Jennifer Nunn (11:00am to 12:15pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 14)H05 An Introduction to Cornish History and Culture⊗H05 An Introduction to Cornish History and CultureTutor: Cheryl HaydenEveryone loves Cornwall, but what makes it so special? We start by taking a journey through the Cornwall we see and read about in popular culture: the Poldark series, Doc Martin, and the novels of writers such as Daphne du Maurier and Rosamund Pilcher. Then we visit Cornwall's ancient Celtic past, its struggle for autonomy after the Norman conquest, its rebellious Reformation (and perhaps we'll join a rebel army), the world of tin and copper mining, the great migration to the 'new world' and artists' colonies. Finally, we look at Cornwall today, and what it means to be Cornish.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 18
Friday 11:00am to 12:15pm
Cheryl Hayden (11:00am to 12:15pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 18)11:15amM25 Opera Appreciation⊗M25 Opera Appreciation (class full)Tutor: Kay AndersenA class for those who want to increase their knowledge regarding operas by watching and enjoying operas with others. We will watch DVDs: you will receive a synopsis of the operas and any other important information about them.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 11
Friday 11:15am to 12:30pm
(full) Kay Andersen (11:15am to 12:30pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 11)11:30amJ32 Topics in Linguistics - Morphology and Syntax Part 2⊗J32 Topics in Linguistics - Morphology and Syntax Part 2Tutor: Tom MylneThis is Part 2 of a course which commenced in Term 4 of 2024. New enrolments are welcome, but persons who have not completed Part 1 are invited to email the tutor prior to finalising an enrolment. This course will be based on the introductory linguistics courses I taught at various universities before I retired, but will focus exclusively on the study of morphology and syntax (i.e. grammar). We will look mainly at the grammar of English, but will venture into comparisons with other languages that I know something about: Latin, French, other Romance languages and one or two Australian (Aboriginal) languages.
Venue: Creek St, Room 4
Friday 11:30am to 12:45pm
Tom Mylne (11:30am to 12:45pm)
(Creek St, Room 4)J48 Latin for Beginners⊗J48 Latin for Beginners (class full)Tutor: Jeffrey KernotThis course is for those with no background in Latin, or who met it long ago. It comprises an introduction to Latin grammar, reading Latin stories, and learning about these remarkable people from long ago. There will be a text book purchase required, for about $60 new, but used copies are available.
Venue: Creek St, Room 8
Friday 11:30am to 12:45pm
(full) Jeffrey Kernot (11:30am to 12:45pm)
(Creek St, Room 8)12:45pmH19 History Case Studies⊗H19 History Case StudiesTutor: Mary McVayEach week, this class explores a different topic, or topics, from any period of history. Past topics include: the History of Coffee, the Kingdom of Ur and The Incas, Afghanistan and Iran, the History of Body Art and Bodybuilding, famous people and lots of topics from European history. Classes are led by group members on a voluntary basis. A brief question time allows for different points of view to be discussed in a supportive environment. We learn together with new enrolments always welcome. Most of the class meet for a friendly cup of tea or coffee afterwards.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 16
Friday 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Mary McVay (12:45pm to 2:00pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 16)1:00pmJ86 Latin - 3⊗J86 Latin - 3Tutor: Jeffrey KernotThis course follows on from Latin 2. It is a combination of Latin grammar together with readings from Cambridge Latin. Although the course is intended for continuing students, a student with a recent Latin background is welcome to contact me to discuss enrolment. It is definitely not suitable for beginners.
Venue: Creek St, Room 4
Friday 1:00pm to 2:15pm
Jeffrey Kernot (1:00pm to 2:15pm)
(Creek St, Room 4)1:15pmP02 Digital Photography⊗P02 Digital Photography (class full)Tutor: Hazel SempfWe are a small friendly class who share our interest in photography. In class we show our photographs of the weekly subject, discuss camera settings, and/or the inspiration for the photograph. We also discuss camera settings for achieving particular outcomes. We aim to incorporate some field trips during the term, usually around the CBD or Southbank.
Venue: Adelaide St, Room 14
Friday 1:15pm to 2:45pm
(full) Hazel Sempf (1:15pm to 2:45pm)
(Adelaide St, Room 14)Zoom Classes (Online)
9:00amL01 Sharing Insightful Books on Living in Our Time⊗L01 Sharing Insightful Books on Living in Our TimeTutor: Christopher DavidsonIn this class, we aim to make tackling a non-fiction book more rewarding by reading it in stages, and meeting online fortnightly to review what we've read. This term, the book is History for Tomorrow by Australian-born, Oxford-based social philosopher Roman Krznaric whose books (published in 25 languages) focus on the power of ideas to create change. This book analyses 10 specific issues that arose in history, and inspire ways to confront challenges we face today. To help you decide, watch the start of this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXTbcDgg9ek. Released in July 2024, History for Tomorrow is available online for $28.00.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Friday 9:00am to 10:30am
Fortnightly
Christopher Davidson (9:00am to 10:30am)
Fortnightly
9:15amH44 Modern History⊗H44 Modern History (class full)Tutor: Carmel LaffertyThis class is a friendly group who are encouraged to present, listen to and discuss a wide range of subjects. The presentations are about events, people, and places from the 17th century up to today and are chosen, researched, and presented by class members. Every Friday brings new knowledge and insight for all of us. This is what U3A is all about - learning and connecting.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Friday 9:15am to 10:45am
(full) Carmel Lafferty (9:15am to 10:45am)
10:45amE17 Politics & the Economy - Hopes & Fears⊗E17 Politics & the Economy - Hopes & Fears (class full)Tutor: Bruce HoldsworthAmid fears and problems, our friendly group seeks hope and solutions. We use basic economics to consider topics including the worsening Climate and Environment; Democracy in danger: Money Politics and growing Inequality here and in US,UK,etc; Economic Developments (inflation, recession, financial crises, austerity, etc) and Technology (AI) and Education strains; Conflicts: Israel/Gaza/Lebanon; the USA and its allies vs China, Russia, Iran; Ukraine War; BRICS; Nationalism vs Globalisation; plus COVID and its impacts; and Social Divisions (rich vs rest, women's position, authoritarianism vs dissent, media bias, racism and bigotry).
Venue: Online via Zoom
Friday 10:45am to 12:00pm
(full) Bruce Holdsworth (10:45am to 12:00pm)
Logan District
9:00amJ214 Spanish - Beginner⊗J214 Spanish - BeginnerTutor: Ae Sook MankiewiczLets learn Spanish together. Did you know people who speak more than one language often have sharper memories, enhanced problem solving skills, better concentration and a greater tendency for creativity? Why not join us and have fun learning Spanish together.
Venue: Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre
Friday 9:00am to 10:15am
Ae Sook Mankiewicz (9:00am to 10:15am)
(Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre)10:30amJ167 Spanish - Advanced⊗J167 Spanish - AdvancedTutor: Ae Sook MankiewiczThis is an advanced class with a lot of conversation.
Venue: Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre
Friday 10:30am to 11:45am
Ae Sook Mankiewicz (10:30am to 11:45am)
(Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre)12:00pmM29 Guitar Group⊗M29 Guitar GroupTutor: Grant CroftEnjoy playing guitar with other beginners and intermediates in a relaxed group. This is not a tutoring class as such as we play along with prepared songs.Help is available to assist where ablePlease contact Grant Croft for all enquiries.
Venue: Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre
Friday 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Grant Croft (12:00pm to 1:30pm)
(Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre)