U3A Southern Gold Coast COVID-19 POLICY
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2022 Class Programme
2022 classes commenced from 21 February 2022.
For information about membership and fees, see Membership.
For a printable class list click here.
For information about membership and fees, see Membership.
For a printable class list click here.
Note: During daylight saving, NSW classes are in NSW time and QLD classes in QLD time.
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Art and Craft
ART (ART)
Tutor: Alex Kodela
Learn to draw in perspective, techniques and use of water colours, acrylic and oil paints, and to combine colours. Beginners and advanced students welcome.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Monday: 10.30 am - 1.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
ART HISTORY (ARH)
Tutors: Richard Posener/ Kay West
Each session covers the life and work of a particular artist, and discusses the impact of their work on other artists.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
1st Thursday each month: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
CALLIGRAPHY (CAL)
Tutor: Alex Kodela
Beautiful writing from the Greek words kalli/graphia. This course teaches the following calligraphy styles: Italic, Uncial, Gothic, Copperplate and Foundational.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Headmaster’s Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
PEN & INK (BEGINNERS) (PNB)
Tutor: Miche'al Cowie
Learn the basic techniques of how to use watercolour pencils and black pen to make the most beautiful art you can imagine.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Wednesday: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Start date to be advised, then weekly
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
PEN & INK (PEN)
Tutor: Miche'al Cowie
Refine and extend your skills using watercolour pencils and black pen to make your very own piece of art.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Wednesday: 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm Start date to be advised, then weekly
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
STILL LIFE DRAWING GROUP (SLD)
Tutor: Chris Andrews
Join a group of fellow artists to draw subjects from life (what we see in front of us), and to discuss the drawing process, and drawing and art in general.
Group members will discuss what subject matter we use and review and adjust the format of the group as we go.
The group is open to drawers of any level of experience, including beginners.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Tuesday: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SEW AND KNIT SOCIAL GROUP (SHQ)
Tutor: Sandi Copeman
Come along to this friendly group to meet with other craft minded people, to work on your own projects, swap skills and trade stories.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
1st & 3rd Monday each month: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Tutor: Alex Kodela
Learn to draw in perspective, techniques and use of water colours, acrylic and oil paints, and to combine colours. Beginners and advanced students welcome.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Monday: 10.30 am - 1.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
ART HISTORY (ARH)
Tutors: Richard Posener/ Kay West
Each session covers the life and work of a particular artist, and discusses the impact of their work on other artists.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
1st Thursday each month: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
CALLIGRAPHY (CAL)
Tutor: Alex Kodela
Beautiful writing from the Greek words kalli/graphia. This course teaches the following calligraphy styles: Italic, Uncial, Gothic, Copperplate and Foundational.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Headmaster’s Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
PEN & INK (BEGINNERS) (PNB)
Tutor: Miche'al Cowie
Learn the basic techniques of how to use watercolour pencils and black pen to make the most beautiful art you can imagine.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Wednesday: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Start date to be advised, then weekly
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
PEN & INK (PEN)
Tutor: Miche'al Cowie
Refine and extend your skills using watercolour pencils and black pen to make your very own piece of art.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Wednesday: 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm Start date to be advised, then weekly
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
STILL LIFE DRAWING GROUP (SLD)
Tutor: Chris Andrews
Join a group of fellow artists to draw subjects from life (what we see in front of us), and to discuss the drawing process, and drawing and art in general.
Group members will discuss what subject matter we use and review and adjust the format of the group as we go.
The group is open to drawers of any level of experience, including beginners.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Tuesday: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SEW AND KNIT SOCIAL GROUP (SHQ)
Tutor: Sandi Copeman
Come along to this friendly group to meet with other craft minded people, to work on your own projects, swap skills and trade stories.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
1st & 3rd Monday each month: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Games
CARDS & BOARD GAMES (CBG)
Tutor: Maggie Dods
Play a variety of card and board games in a fun and friendly environment. Games help keep the mind active.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Friday: 10.30 am - 2.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
MAHJONG (MAJ)
Tutor: Frances Garland
Learn to play one of the most enjoyable games in a friendly and relaxed environment. Come as a beginner, or to practise and play. (Bring your lunch!)
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Friday: 10.30 am - 2.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
TABLE TENNIS (TTN)
Tutor: Blair Sheppard
A friendly group that caters for all skill levels while getting lots of exercise and having fun. All equipment is provided. Wear loose comfortable clothing.
Tugun Village Community Centre (Main Hall), 414 Coolangatta Road, Tugun, QLD
Thursday: 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Tutor: Maggie Dods
Play a variety of card and board games in a fun and friendly environment. Games help keep the mind active.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Friday: 10.30 am - 2.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
MAHJONG (MAJ)
Tutor: Frances Garland
Learn to play one of the most enjoyable games in a friendly and relaxed environment. Come as a beginner, or to practise and play. (Bring your lunch!)
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Friday: 10.30 am - 2.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
TABLE TENNIS (TTN)
Tutor: Blair Sheppard
A friendly group that caters for all skill levels while getting lots of exercise and having fun. All equipment is provided. Wear loose comfortable clothing.
Tugun Village Community Centre (Main Hall), 414 Coolangatta Road, Tugun, QLD
Thursday: 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
General Interest
ARMCHAIR TRAVEL (ATV)
Tutor: Antoine Barnaart
Come, sit, and enjoy unique travel tales from within Australia and the rest of the World. You will be taken to some lesser known, interesting locations in the south and central Pacific, Asia and USA. Learn how some have important historical and contemporary connections to Australia. Each class will include opportunities for participants to also share some of their related experiences.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room) 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, Qld
1st Friday each month: 10.00 am - 11.30 am Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
BRAIN FUN: AGEING WELL (BEX)
Tutor: Ken Stafford
Your brain's cognitive reserve (its ability to withstand neurological damage due to aging and other factors) decreases over the years. Keep your brain stimulated, exercised and healthy with these fun activities.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
2nd Thursday each month: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP (CAD)
Tutor: Jim Sachs and Margaret Flanagan
Discuss topics such as politics, climate change, immigration, economics and even the S-Bend, trying to find solutions to world problems.
Tugun Village Community Centre (Activity Room), 414 Coolangatta Road, Tugun, QLD
Thursday: 11.00 am - 12.30 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
HISTORY DISCUSSION GROUP (HDG)
Tutor: Marg Flanagan
This course addresses a different history topic each month. A different speaker from the group presents a topic of their choice and members of the group contribute to the discussion.
Tugun Village Community Centre (Activity Room), 414 Coolangatta Road, Tugun, QLD
2nd Friday: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
THE HUMAN ENIGMA (HUM)
Tutor: Barbara McCarthy
The Human Enigma: the class will explore through group discussion a monthly theme of what it means to be human. First session of 2022 will consider issues raised in the book Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
1st Thursday each month: 11.30am - 1.30 pm Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
MODERN SCIENCE UNPICKED (MSU)
Tutor: Derek Robertson
Modern Science unpicked will explore four key universal aspects - Matter Really Matters, Living with Water, How Evolution Works, Why Humans are Different. These questions are all around - take this opportunity to be guided towards understanding the answers.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbidge Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Monday: 10.30 am - 12.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
PROACTIVE OR REACTIVE? DECISIONS THAT CHALLENGE US: (PRD)
Tutor: Jeff Cayzer
This is a series of topics which treat some of the issues affecting our daily lives in the society we live in. Too often we just let the world around us squeeze us into its own mould, without reflecting on decisions that have been made, or are being made, by others without consulting us. U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
2nd Thursday each month: 11.30 am – 1.30 pm Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
PSYCHOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP (PWT)
Tutor: Joy Conolly
Discover why we are the way we are. Fascinating insights into you including sibling birth order, power in relationships, grief resolution, dream analysis and much more.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
2nd & 4th Monday each month: 10.30 am - 12.00 pm
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
STUDYING THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS (SWR)
Tutor: Majella Franzmann
This class will provide an introduction to tools and methods for studying religions. We will investigate the origins of religions, and their patterns of development, and the challenges for religions attempting to gain followers/spread their message in different cultures, and over time.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Tuesday: 9.00 am – 10.30 am (8 weeks)
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
TEA & TALK (T&T)
Tutor: Gail Bonser
Community based speakers cover a range of topics that are interesting and informative with morning tea (COVID permitting) served after the talk to allow one on one chat.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
3rd Thursday each month: 9.00 am – 10.00 am Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
TOPICAL ISSUES (TOP)
Tutor: David Ashton-Lewis
An analysis of current and past subjects of importance to our society, some with regard to issues of law, mostly Australian, but also international.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Thursday: 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
TRIVIA (TVA)
Tutor: Jim Parsons
Test your general knowledge with these friendly challenging quizzes with categories for everyone including famous faces, food, general knowledge, literature, movies, word meanings and geography plus Jim’s secret ingredient – the double up and the opt out. Don’t miss it!
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
4th Thursday each month: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
YOU AND YOUR HEALTH (YYH)
Tutor: Marilyn Weeks
This course addresses a new health topic each month. Find out about chronic conditions and issues that affect your health and what you can do to be as healthy as possible.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
2nd Wednesday each month: 10.30 am - 12.00 pm Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Tutor: Antoine Barnaart
Come, sit, and enjoy unique travel tales from within Australia and the rest of the World. You will be taken to some lesser known, interesting locations in the south and central Pacific, Asia and USA. Learn how some have important historical and contemporary connections to Australia. Each class will include opportunities for participants to also share some of their related experiences.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room) 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, Qld
1st Friday each month: 10.00 am - 11.30 am Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
BRAIN FUN: AGEING WELL (BEX)
Tutor: Ken Stafford
Your brain's cognitive reserve (its ability to withstand neurological damage due to aging and other factors) decreases over the years. Keep your brain stimulated, exercised and healthy with these fun activities.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
2nd Thursday each month: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP (CAD)
Tutor: Jim Sachs and Margaret Flanagan
Discuss topics such as politics, climate change, immigration, economics and even the S-Bend, trying to find solutions to world problems.
Tugun Village Community Centre (Activity Room), 414 Coolangatta Road, Tugun, QLD
Thursday: 11.00 am - 12.30 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
HISTORY DISCUSSION GROUP (HDG)
Tutor: Marg Flanagan
This course addresses a different history topic each month. A different speaker from the group presents a topic of their choice and members of the group contribute to the discussion.
Tugun Village Community Centre (Activity Room), 414 Coolangatta Road, Tugun, QLD
2nd Friday: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
THE HUMAN ENIGMA (HUM)
Tutor: Barbara McCarthy
The Human Enigma: the class will explore through group discussion a monthly theme of what it means to be human. First session of 2022 will consider issues raised in the book Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
1st Thursday each month: 11.30am - 1.30 pm Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
MODERN SCIENCE UNPICKED (MSU)
Tutor: Derek Robertson
Modern Science unpicked will explore four key universal aspects - Matter Really Matters, Living with Water, How Evolution Works, Why Humans are Different. These questions are all around - take this opportunity to be guided towards understanding the answers.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbidge Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Monday: 10.30 am - 12.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
PROACTIVE OR REACTIVE? DECISIONS THAT CHALLENGE US: (PRD)
Tutor: Jeff Cayzer
This is a series of topics which treat some of the issues affecting our daily lives in the society we live in. Too often we just let the world around us squeeze us into its own mould, without reflecting on decisions that have been made, or are being made, by others without consulting us. U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
2nd Thursday each month: 11.30 am – 1.30 pm Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
PSYCHOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP (PWT)
Tutor: Joy Conolly
Discover why we are the way we are. Fascinating insights into you including sibling birth order, power in relationships, grief resolution, dream analysis and much more.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
2nd & 4th Monday each month: 10.30 am - 12.00 pm
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
STUDYING THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS (SWR)
Tutor: Majella Franzmann
This class will provide an introduction to tools and methods for studying religions. We will investigate the origins of religions, and their patterns of development, and the challenges for religions attempting to gain followers/spread their message in different cultures, and over time.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Tuesday: 9.00 am – 10.30 am (8 weeks)
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
TEA & TALK (T&T)
Tutor: Gail Bonser
Community based speakers cover a range of topics that are interesting and informative with morning tea (COVID permitting) served after the talk to allow one on one chat.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
3rd Thursday each month: 9.00 am – 10.00 am Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
TOPICAL ISSUES (TOP)
Tutor: David Ashton-Lewis
An analysis of current and past subjects of importance to our society, some with regard to issues of law, mostly Australian, but also international.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Thursday: 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
TRIVIA (TVA)
Tutor: Jim Parsons
Test your general knowledge with these friendly challenging quizzes with categories for everyone including famous faces, food, general knowledge, literature, movies, word meanings and geography plus Jim’s secret ingredient – the double up and the opt out. Don’t miss it!
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
4th Thursday each month: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
YOU AND YOUR HEALTH (YYH)
Tutor: Marilyn Weeks
This course addresses a new health topic each month. Find out about chronic conditions and issues that affect your health and what you can do to be as healthy as possible.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
2nd Wednesday each month: 10.30 am - 12.00 pm Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Information Technology
INDIVIDUAL IT CLASSES (COM)
Tutors: Jiri Arnost
Individual Lessons are by appointment and are done on a one-on-one basis. We cover all forms of technology (smartphones, tablets and laptops) using Apple and Windows platforms. Monday and Wednesday. Please check with the office to arrange suitable times.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Monday & Wednesday Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per six week session for members; $30.00 in advance per six week session for visitors
Tutors: Jiri Arnost
Individual Lessons are by appointment and are done on a one-on-one basis. We cover all forms of technology (smartphones, tablets and laptops) using Apple and Windows platforms. Monday and Wednesday. Please check with the office to arrange suitable times.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Monday & Wednesday Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per six week session for members; $30.00 in advance per six week session for visitors
Languages
FRENCH BEGINNERS (FBJ)
Tutor: Jacqui Posener
This class is for beginners wishing to study the French language.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbridge Room) 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, Qld
Tuesday: 11.30 am - 1.30 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
FRENCH 2 (FIC)
Tutor: Carolyn Henstridge
This class is for post-beginner students with knowledge of the French language and who have moved forward from the beginner stage. This course covers vocabulary, grammar, conversation and expression, and aims to give students the confidence to speak French with the correct pronunciation
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbidge Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Monday: 01.00 pm - 03.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
FRENCH 3 (FCB)
Tutor: Carolyn Henstridge
This intermediate level class covers vocabulary, grammar, conversation and expression, and aims to give students the confidence to speak French with the correct pronunciation.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbidge Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
FRENCH (ADVANCED) (FCM)
Tutor: Carolyn Henstridge
This class is for students who already have a good knowledge of the French language and wish to progress to a higher level of competency.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Cook Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Monday: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
FRENCH (ADVANCED) (FCW)
Tutor: Carolyn Henstridge & Jacqui Posener
This class is for students who already have a good knowledge of the French language and wish to progress to a higher level of competency.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbidge Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Wednesday: 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
FRENCH CULTURE AND LANGUAGE: (FWJ)
Tutor: Jeff Cayzer
Reading together aloud, emphasizing idiom and vocabulary, followed by a variety of cultural topics, including history, ideas, literature, film, music.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Wednesday: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
GERMAN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE: (GER)
Reading together aloud, emphasizing idiom and vocabulary, followed by a variety of cultural topics, including history, ideas, literature, film, music.
Tutor: Jeff Cayzer
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Cook Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Wednesday: 11.30 am – 1.30 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
ITALIAN (BEGINNERS) (ITB)
Tutor: Gloria Omodei
Learn to speak and write Italian. This class covers basic vocabulary, grammar, conversation and expression, and aims to give students the confidence to speak Italian with the correct pronunciation.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbidge Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Wednesday: 9.00 am – 10.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
ITALIAN (INTERMEDIATE) (ITN)
Tutor: Susanne Corfield
This class is for students who already have a good knowledge of the Italian language and wish to progress to a higher level of competency.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Thursday: 10.00 am - 11.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SPANISH (BEGINNERS) (SPB)
Tutor: Andrew Kolec
This class covers basic vocabulary, grammar, conversation and expression and aims to give students the confidence to speak Spanish with the correct pronunciation.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Oxley Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 11.30 am - 1.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SPANISH (INTERMEDIATE) (SPI)
Tutor: Andrew Kolec
This class is for students who already have a basic knowledge of the Spanish language and wish to progress to a higher level of competency.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Oxley Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 9.30 am - 11.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SPANISH (INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED) (SWD)
Tutor: Daniela Andrews
This class is for students who have already completed several years studying the Spanish language and wish to progress to a higher level of competency. The course is constructed around dialogues dealing with various day to day situations that a traveller in Spain or in Latin America will encounter. Grammar will be introduced as it appears in the dialogues. There are countless exercises for students to complete and a lot of homework to be done.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Oxley Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Monday: 9.00 am – 11.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Tutor: Jacqui Posener
This class is for beginners wishing to study the French language.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbridge Room) 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, Qld
Tuesday: 11.30 am - 1.30 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
FRENCH 2 (FIC)
Tutor: Carolyn Henstridge
This class is for post-beginner students with knowledge of the French language and who have moved forward from the beginner stage. This course covers vocabulary, grammar, conversation and expression, and aims to give students the confidence to speak French with the correct pronunciation
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbidge Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Monday: 01.00 pm - 03.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
FRENCH 3 (FCB)
Tutor: Carolyn Henstridge
This intermediate level class covers vocabulary, grammar, conversation and expression, and aims to give students the confidence to speak French with the correct pronunciation.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbidge Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
FRENCH (ADVANCED) (FCM)
Tutor: Carolyn Henstridge
This class is for students who already have a good knowledge of the French language and wish to progress to a higher level of competency.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Cook Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Monday: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
FRENCH (ADVANCED) (FCW)
Tutor: Carolyn Henstridge & Jacqui Posener
This class is for students who already have a good knowledge of the French language and wish to progress to a higher level of competency.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbidge Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Wednesday: 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
FRENCH CULTURE AND LANGUAGE: (FWJ)
Tutor: Jeff Cayzer
Reading together aloud, emphasizing idiom and vocabulary, followed by a variety of cultural topics, including history, ideas, literature, film, music.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Wednesday: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
GERMAN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE: (GER)
Reading together aloud, emphasizing idiom and vocabulary, followed by a variety of cultural topics, including history, ideas, literature, film, music.
Tutor: Jeff Cayzer
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Cook Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Wednesday: 11.30 am – 1.30 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
ITALIAN (BEGINNERS) (ITB)
Tutor: Gloria Omodei
Learn to speak and write Italian. This class covers basic vocabulary, grammar, conversation and expression, and aims to give students the confidence to speak Italian with the correct pronunciation.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbidge Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Wednesday: 9.00 am – 10.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
ITALIAN (INTERMEDIATE) (ITN)
Tutor: Susanne Corfield
This class is for students who already have a good knowledge of the Italian language and wish to progress to a higher level of competency.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Thursday: 10.00 am - 11.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SPANISH (BEGINNERS) (SPB)
Tutor: Andrew Kolec
This class covers basic vocabulary, grammar, conversation and expression and aims to give students the confidence to speak Spanish with the correct pronunciation.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Oxley Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 11.30 am - 1.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SPANISH (INTERMEDIATE) (SPI)
Tutor: Andrew Kolec
This class is for students who already have a basic knowledge of the Spanish language and wish to progress to a higher level of competency.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Oxley Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 9.30 am - 11.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SPANISH (INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED) (SWD)
Tutor: Daniela Andrews
This class is for students who have already completed several years studying the Spanish language and wish to progress to a higher level of competency. The course is constructed around dialogues dealing with various day to day situations that a traveller in Spain or in Latin America will encounter. Grammar will be introduced as it appears in the dialogues. There are countless exercises for students to complete and a lot of homework to be done.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Oxley Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Monday: 9.00 am – 11.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Literature
BOOK CLUBS
Tutor: Gaye Bruerton
Two friendly fun reading groups. We all discuss a designated book chosen by a group member and share our thoughts with the group.
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
1st Wednesday Book Club (BCL)
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Cook Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
1st Wednesday each month: 10.30 am - 12.00 pm
3rd Wednesday Book Club (BCW)
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Cook Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
3rd Wednesday each month: 10.30 am - 12.00 pm
LEAP INTO LITERATURE (LIL)
Tutor: Jim Parsons
This course covers the gamut of great literature using a variety of interactive presentation formats including discussions, play readings, movies, novel excerpts, poetry themes, poetry reading and analysis.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
4th Thursday each month: 11.30 am – 1.30 pm Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
WRITE YOUR FAMILY STORY (WFH)
Tutor: Peter Barrett
What makes you and your family unique? Learn how to write your family’s history so that your stories are preserved for future generations.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
3rd Thursday each month: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Tutor: Gaye Bruerton
Two friendly fun reading groups. We all discuss a designated book chosen by a group member and share our thoughts with the group.
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
1st Wednesday Book Club (BCL)
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Cook Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
1st Wednesday each month: 10.30 am - 12.00 pm
3rd Wednesday Book Club (BCW)
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Cook Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
3rd Wednesday each month: 10.30 am - 12.00 pm
LEAP INTO LITERATURE (LIL)
Tutor: Jim Parsons
This course covers the gamut of great literature using a variety of interactive presentation formats including discussions, play readings, movies, novel excerpts, poetry themes, poetry reading and analysis.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
4th Thursday each month: 11.30 am – 1.30 pm Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
WRITE YOUR FAMILY STORY (WFH)
Tutor: Peter Barrett
What makes you and your family unique? Learn how to write your family’s history so that your stories are preserved for future generations.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
3rd Thursday each month: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Music
GUITAR (GTR)
Tutor: Liz Stewart
This guitar class is for absolute beginners to novice players. Participants will learn to play simple chords and apply these to popular songs. They will learn how to strum different patterns and some simple riffs. They will also learn how to access songs on the internet, change the key to simplify chords and tune and care for their instruments.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Art Activity Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
RECORDER (REC)
Tutor: Liz Stewart
This recorder is for absolute beginners. Participants will need their own descant, treble or tenor instruments. All music will be provided, and participants will learn to play as part of an ensemble.
Tugun Village Community Centre (Activity Room), 414 Coolangatta Road, Tugun, QLD
Wednesday: 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SINGING 4 FUN (SFF)
Tutor: Michael Davis
Singing purely for fun and enjoyment! Discover the joys of singing popular songs using words on a big screen with a group of happy, friendly folk.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Tuesday: 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm Start date to be advised, then weekly
Cost: FREE for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
THE SINGING CO-OPERATIVE (SCP)
Tutor: Ben McInnes
This is a group for people who want to enjoy being in the company of other singers, to learn about songs and singing, and who want to have fun through learning and performing. We are definitely not a sing-a-long group - "Bach to the Future" is our motto, and our repertoire reflects this! We are just a group of beginners with grand visions and want your input on how the group is to develop and what we do.
Elanora Community Centre (Main Hall) 26 Galleon Way, Elanora, QLD
Tuesday: 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
UKULELE (INTRODUCTION) (UKI)
Tutor: Ben McInnes
Want to have fun and learn to play the ukulele in a friendly supportive group? This class is suitable for absolute beginners. Bring along your ukulele and get started.
Elanora Community Centre (Main Hall) 26 Galleon Way, Elanora, QLD
Monday: 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
UKULELE – POST BEGINNERS (UKB)
Tutor: Ben McInnes
You don't need to be an expert but this class is for those who have some experience and want to play in a group in a friendly relaxed setting
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Monday: 1.45 pm – 2.45 pm . (10 weeks)
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
UKULELE (EXPERIENCED) (UKE)
Tutor: Elizabeth Stewart
This class is for those who as experienced players, enjoy playing in a group in a friendly, relaxed setting.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Monday: 3.15 pm – 5.15 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Tutor: Liz Stewart
This guitar class is for absolute beginners to novice players. Participants will learn to play simple chords and apply these to popular songs. They will learn how to strum different patterns and some simple riffs. They will also learn how to access songs on the internet, change the key to simplify chords and tune and care for their instruments.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Art Activity Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
RECORDER (REC)
Tutor: Liz Stewart
This recorder is for absolute beginners. Participants will need their own descant, treble or tenor instruments. All music will be provided, and participants will learn to play as part of an ensemble.
Tugun Village Community Centre (Activity Room), 414 Coolangatta Road, Tugun, QLD
Wednesday: 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SINGING 4 FUN (SFF)
Tutor: Michael Davis
Singing purely for fun and enjoyment! Discover the joys of singing popular songs using words on a big screen with a group of happy, friendly folk.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Tuesday: 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm Start date to be advised, then weekly
Cost: FREE for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
THE SINGING CO-OPERATIVE (SCP)
Tutor: Ben McInnes
This is a group for people who want to enjoy being in the company of other singers, to learn about songs and singing, and who want to have fun through learning and performing. We are definitely not a sing-a-long group - "Bach to the Future" is our motto, and our repertoire reflects this! We are just a group of beginners with grand visions and want your input on how the group is to develop and what we do.
Elanora Community Centre (Main Hall) 26 Galleon Way, Elanora, QLD
Tuesday: 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
UKULELE (INTRODUCTION) (UKI)
Tutor: Ben McInnes
Want to have fun and learn to play the ukulele in a friendly supportive group? This class is suitable for absolute beginners. Bring along your ukulele and get started.
Elanora Community Centre (Main Hall) 26 Galleon Way, Elanora, QLD
Monday: 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
UKULELE – POST BEGINNERS (UKB)
Tutor: Ben McInnes
You don't need to be an expert but this class is for those who have some experience and want to play in a group in a friendly relaxed setting
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Monday: 1.45 pm – 2.45 pm . (10 weeks)
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
UKULELE (EXPERIENCED) (UKE)
Tutor: Elizabeth Stewart
This class is for those who as experienced players, enjoy playing in a group in a friendly, relaxed setting.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Monday: 3.15 pm – 5.15 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Physical Activities and Inner Health
LINE DANCING (BEGINNERS & EXPERIENCED (LDW)
Tutor: Alison Campbell
A wonderful way to keep fit. Newcomers welcome to this established line dancing class. For all of those who enjoy practising current dances as well as learning new ones.
Masonic Hall, 8 Boyd Street, Tweed Heads NSW
Wednesday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
LIGHT EXERCISE (LEX)
Tutor: Mary Ludwig
A gentle workout to music, toning the body from head to toe. Bring a towel or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Cnr Florence & Powell Streets, Tweed Heads, NSW
Tuesday: 9.30 am - 10.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
MEDITATION (MED)
Tutor: Royal O'Shannessy
Breathing exercises and guided meditation to help you relax, lower blood pressure and promote a good night's sleep. Discuss your experience.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Friday: 9.00 am - 10.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
MOVEMENT TO MUSIC (MTM)
Tutor: Mary Ludwig
Learn to coordinate your movements to the beat of the music, stretchy and active, but not aerobic. Bring a towel or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Cnr Florence & Powell Streets, Tweed Heads, NSW
Thursday: 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
QI GONG (CHI KUNG) (QGM)
Tutor: Isa Eyre
Exercise program modified for seniors to improve balance, strength, flexibility and mobility, and to promote relaxation and health. Wear comfortable clothing.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Monday: 9.00 am - 10.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
TAI CHI (BEGINNERS) (TCA)
Tutor: Frances Garland
This class for newcomers and beginners to Tai Chi that will help improve movement and prevent deterioration as well as encourage physical well-being.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Wednesday: 9.00 am - 9.45 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
TAI CHI (TC1)
Tutor: Frances Garland
Explore the health benefits of this ancient art in a gentle form of exercise combined with a structured form of movement designed for physical wellbeing.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Wednesday: 9.45 am - 10.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
YOGA (YO1)
Tutor: Mary Ludwig
Teaches you to improve your breathing and gives you all over body flexibility and muscle tone. Bring a towel or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Cnr Florence & Powell Streets, Tweed Heads, NSW
Tuesday: 10.30 am - 11.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
YOGA (YO2)
Tutor: Mary Ludwig
Teaches you to improve your breathing and gives you all over body flexibility and muscle tone. Bring a towel or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Cnr Florence & Powell Streets, Tweed Heads, NSW
Thursday: 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
WALK & DISCOVER (WAD)
Tutor: Irene Sachs
Join us each month for a gentle guided walk to discover the world around us. Days and times vary depending on the location. Bring water and a hat, wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Don't forget the sunscreen!
1st Friday each month: 9.00 am – 11.30 am Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
WALKING FOR YOUR HEART
Tutor: Gail Bonser
As well as a great form of exercise, walking provides an opportunity to meet people and to socialise. Meet on the grass opposite the Coolangatta Strand in Marine Parade, Coolangatta
Wednesday : 7.00 am - agreed end - Weekly all year
Cost: Free
Tutor: Alison Campbell
A wonderful way to keep fit. Newcomers welcome to this established line dancing class. For all of those who enjoy practising current dances as well as learning new ones.
Masonic Hall, 8 Boyd Street, Tweed Heads NSW
Wednesday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
LIGHT EXERCISE (LEX)
Tutor: Mary Ludwig
A gentle workout to music, toning the body from head to toe. Bring a towel or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Cnr Florence & Powell Streets, Tweed Heads, NSW
Tuesday: 9.30 am - 10.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
MEDITATION (MED)
Tutor: Royal O'Shannessy
Breathing exercises and guided meditation to help you relax, lower blood pressure and promote a good night's sleep. Discuss your experience.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Friday: 9.00 am - 10.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
MOVEMENT TO MUSIC (MTM)
Tutor: Mary Ludwig
Learn to coordinate your movements to the beat of the music, stretchy and active, but not aerobic. Bring a towel or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Cnr Florence & Powell Streets, Tweed Heads, NSW
Thursday: 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
QI GONG (CHI KUNG) (QGM)
Tutor: Isa Eyre
Exercise program modified for seniors to improve balance, strength, flexibility and mobility, and to promote relaxation and health. Wear comfortable clothing.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Monday: 9.00 am - 10.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
TAI CHI (BEGINNERS) (TCA)
Tutor: Frances Garland
This class for newcomers and beginners to Tai Chi that will help improve movement and prevent deterioration as well as encourage physical well-being.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Wednesday: 9.00 am - 9.45 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
TAI CHI (TC1)
Tutor: Frances Garland
Explore the health benefits of this ancient art in a gentle form of exercise combined with a structured form of movement designed for physical wellbeing.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Wednesday: 9.45 am - 10.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
YOGA (YO1)
Tutor: Mary Ludwig
Teaches you to improve your breathing and gives you all over body flexibility and muscle tone. Bring a towel or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Cnr Florence & Powell Streets, Tweed Heads, NSW
Tuesday: 10.30 am - 11.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
YOGA (YO2)
Tutor: Mary Ludwig
Teaches you to improve your breathing and gives you all over body flexibility and muscle tone. Bring a towel or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Cnr Florence & Powell Streets, Tweed Heads, NSW
Thursday: 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
WALK & DISCOVER (WAD)
Tutor: Irene Sachs
Join us each month for a gentle guided walk to discover the world around us. Days and times vary depending on the location. Bring water and a hat, wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Don't forget the sunscreen!
1st Friday each month: 9.00 am – 11.30 am Monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
WALKING FOR YOUR HEART
Tutor: Gail Bonser
As well as a great form of exercise, walking provides an opportunity to meet people and to socialise. Meet on the grass opposite the Coolangatta Strand in Marine Parade, Coolangatta
Wednesday : 7.00 am - agreed end - Weekly all year
Cost: Free