Thursday Classes 2022
Classes cost $10.00 per year for members & $5.00 per session for visitors, except where noted otherwise
Art and Craft
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: 9.15 am - 11.15 am Monthly all year
General Interest
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
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: 11.30 am - 1.30 pm Monthly all year
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
TEA & TALK (T&T)
Tutor: Kay West
Community based speakers cover a range of topics that are interesting and informative with morning tea served after the talk to allow one on one chat.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
3rd Thursday each month: 9.15 am – 10.15 am Monthly all year
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
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: 9.00am - 11.00 am Monthly all year
Information Technology
ANDROID TABLETS AND PHONES (AND)
Tutor: Barbara McCarthy
This class is for students who would like to discover how to better use their Android tablets and/or phones.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Thursday: 9.30 am - 11.00 am Weekly 6-27 October
Cost for 4 classes: Members $10 Visitors $20
Languages
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
Literature
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
WRITE YOUR FAMILY STORY (WFH)
Tutor: Various
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
Physical Activities and Inner Health
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
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
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
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: 9.15 am - 11.15 am Monthly all year
General Interest
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
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: 11.30 am - 1.30 pm Monthly all year
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
TEA & TALK (T&T)
Tutor: Kay West
Community based speakers cover a range of topics that are interesting and informative with morning tea served after the talk to allow one on one chat.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
3rd Thursday each month: 9.15 am – 10.15 am Monthly all year
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
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: 9.00am - 11.00 am Monthly all year
Information Technology
ANDROID TABLETS AND PHONES (AND)
Tutor: Barbara McCarthy
This class is for students who would like to discover how to better use their Android tablets and/or phones.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Thursday: 9.30 am - 11.00 am Weekly 6-27 October
Cost for 4 classes: Members $10 Visitors $20
Languages
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
Literature
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
WRITE YOUR FAMILY STORY (WFH)
Tutor: Various
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
Physical Activities and Inner Health
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
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
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