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List of Courses
Arts and Film
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF127.02 Art at Cook |
Open to artists who enjoy working as a group with various mediums and genres. Helping each other on the creation of their... | Cook CH Rm 2 | Waiting List | 13/01/2025 (Monday) to 15/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:30 pm) |
| AF077.08 Art at Flynn |
A painting and drawing group which explores a wide range of genres and mediums. Subjects which the group work on are chosen... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Limited Vacancies | 06/02/2025 (Thursday) to 18/12/2025 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| AF029.40 Art Workshop 1 |
A self directed art workshop for developing own projects. Experienced artist available for advice and support. | Tidbinbilla Room of the Woden Valley Uniting Church Curtin | Limited Vacancies | 04/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 09/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| AF029.43 Art Workshop 2 |
Participants in this workshop decide their direction with assistance from tutor, Alyson Robinson. | Uniting Church Hall, Curtin | Limited Vacancies | 04/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 09/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| AF029.41 Art Workshop 3 |
This is a self directed group with no tutor | Woden Valley Uniting Church Tidbinbilla Room, Curtin | Vacancies | 04/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 09/12/2025 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| AF029.42 Art Workshop 4 |
This is a self directed workshop with assistance from tutor, Alyson Robinson. | Woden Valley Uniting Church Hall, Curtin | Vacancies | 04/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 09/12/2025 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| AF116.02 Australian Impressionism and the Heidelberg School |
This art history course covers the period from when Australian artists began to paint plein - air, that is, outdoors. It... | Flynn CH Rm 1 | Vacancies | 03/06/2025 (Tuesday) to 24/06/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| AF014.17 Classics of the Cinema |
To introduce, view and discuss a wide variety of films, focussing on classics from 1930s to the 1970s | Southern Cross Club, Woden | Waiting List | 13/02/2025 (Thursday) to 27/11/2025 |
Weekly (1:45 pm - 3:45 pm) |
| AF131.01 Colonial art in Australia |
This art history course covers 4 separate topics. 1. Art of the first European Settlers 2. Colonial art in the Illawarra... | Flynn CH Rm 1 | Vacancies | 04/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 25/02/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| AF046.11 Drawing for Pleasure |
This course is for beginners who enjoy drawing and wish to improve their drawing skills at their own pace. The course structure... | Cook CH Rm 2 | Vacancies | 06/02/2025 (Thursday) to 18/12/2025 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| AF121.05 Looking at Art – What are the basic elements of Composition? |
This short program will explore the various elements that artists use to compose a painting, such as perspective and proportion,... | Flynn CH Rm 1 | Vacancies | 21/05/2025 (Wednesday) to 28/05/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| AF025.35 Make a Mark 4 |
A group of relatively experienced artists (no tutor) with a focus on projects that provide paintings to charities for fundraising,... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Vacancies | 07/02/2025 (Friday) to 12/12/2025 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 3:30 pm) |
| AF107.04 Photography Group |
The Group's focus will be on the enjoyment of photography as a hobby and learning the art and craft of making interesting... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Vacancies | 04/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 02/12/2025 |
Monthly (10:00 am - 12:30 pm) |
| AF122.03 Sharing Films in 2025 |
At the end of each term members produce a program of films for the following term. Individuals or small groups present and... | The Media Room at the Clubhouse, The Henry Retirement Village, 94 Fullagar Crescent, Higgins | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 17/12/2025 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| AF007.14 Yass U3A Art Group |
A group of like-minded artists at all levels, enjoying each other's company, and assisting each other's progress. Participants... | Yass Tennis Club, Fifield Lane | Waiting List | 06/02/2025 (Thursday) to 11/12/2025 |
Weekly (12:15 pm - 3:00 pm) |
Current Affairs
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUA041.20 Course 1: Understanding your Superannuation (ALSO VIRTUAL) |
Superannuation is your second biggest lifetime investment, after your home. Like looking after your home, you need to look... | Cook CH Rm 1 | Vacancies | 02/09/2025 (Tuesday) to 11/11/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| CUA045.19 Course 2: Managing Your Retirement Investments - (VIRTUAL COURSE) |
This course follows on from Course 1: Understanding your Superannuation. It is focused on deeper understanding of how each... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 02/09/2025 (Tuesday) to 11/11/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| CUA045.18 Course 2: Managing Your Retirement Investments - (VIRTUAL COURSE) |
This course follows on from Course 1: Understanding your Superannuation. It is focused on deeper understanding of how each... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 18/03/2025 (Tuesday) to 27/05/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| CUA001.17 Current Affairs - Goodwin Village Farrer |
Current Affairs group with a membership of 35-60. Usually there is a guest speaker with Q&A. Guest speakers include: ANU... | Goodwin Village, Marshall St, Farrer | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 10/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| CUA009.17 Current Affairs U3A Northside |
Guest speakers are invited to present on a topic of their choice and relevant to their expertise and interest to the group... | Ainslie Football Club 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie 2602 | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 17/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| CUA004.17 Current Affairs, Woden/Weston Creek |
A participative discussion group covering current political and social issues at local, national and international levels.... | Canberra Raiders Club, 1 Liardet St, Weston | Vacancies | 04/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 02/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| CUA011.16 Current Issues, Ideas and Opinions |
Virtual by Zoom. Each week a group member chairs our informal discussion of 3-4 articles chosen by them and available online.... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 30/01/2025 (Thursday) to 04/12/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| CUA084.02 Democracy |
This course traces the evolution of democratic political systems from classical and traditional societies to complex modern... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 14/04/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:15 pm) |
| CUA084.01 Democracy (Tuesday Group) |
This course traces the evolution of democratic political systems from classical and traditional societies to complex modern... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Vacancies | 04/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 08/04/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:15 pm) |
| CUA015.16 Discussing "Dissent" |
"Discussing Dissent" was set up 30 years ago to discuss articles from a now defunct magazine called Dissent. Today it... | Wesley Music Centre, Forrest | Vacancies | 11/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 16/12/2025 |
Weekly (09:30 am - 12:00 noon) |
| CUA075.06 More Divided Nations (Monday Group) |
Following on from the Divided Nations course, we will examine a number of countries whose politics and society is shaped... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Vacancies | 21/07/2025 (Monday) to 22/09/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:15 pm) |
| CUA075.05 More Divided Nations (Tuesday Group) |
Following on from the Divided Nations course, we will examine a number of countries whose politics and society is shaped... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Vacancies | 22/07/2025 (Tuesday) to 23/09/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:15 pm) |
| CUA083.02 Reading Australian First Nations' Writers |
Do you want to learn more about the past and present experiences of Australian First Nations' Peoples? Join this group to... | Griffith Neighbourhood Hall | Vacancies | 03/03/2025 (Monday) to 01/12/2025 |
Monthly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| CUA010.17 The World of Issues, Ideas and Opinion Group 1 |
It is an ongoing weekly discussion group. We read articles in the Perspective section of the Saturday Australian Financial... | Wesley Music Centre, Forrest | Vacancies | 23/01/2025 (Thursday) to 11/12/2025 |
Weekly (9:45 am - 11:45 am) |
| CUA041.18 Understanding your Superannuation |
Superannuation is your second biggest lifetime investment, after your home. Like looking after your home you need to look... | Flynn CH Rm 1 | Vacancies | 18/03/2025 (Tuesday) to 27/05/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
English Language and Literature
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELL016.16 Adventures with Books, Plays and Poetry |
Do you like to read, write, listen, discuss, learn? Every week is different as we delve into all types of literature from... | William Room, St Ninians Church, Brigalow Street, Lyneham | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 10/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL129.02 Ainslie Book Group A |
Monthly book group. Suggest books, read, present and discuss. | Ainslie Football Club 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie 2602 | Limited Vacancies | 12/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 10/12/2025 |
Monthly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL120.04 Books@Cook |
The group meets monthly to discuss critically acclaimed, contemporary fiction, such as, outstanding 21st Century literature.... | Cook CH Rm 2 | Waiting List | 29/01/2025 (Wednesday) to 26/11/2025 |
Monthly (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| ELL014.17 Booktalk |
If you enjoy reading and discussing books this course may well appeal. Course participants progressively compile a reading... | Canberra Seniors Centre, Turner | Waiting List | 11/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 09/12/2025 |
Monthly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| ELL104.07 Chinese Culture Through Literature And Film |
What is China like? We try to answer this question by reading its literature in translation, looking at the dynasties in... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 17/12/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| ELL078.12 Crime Fiction - Discussion Group |
Crime fiction is explored by having sessions on topics, authors and/or subgenres with a reading guide. Discussions each month... | Flynn CH Rm 2 | Vacancies | 04/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 02/12/2025 |
Monthly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL073.14 Discovery Readers Group |
Are you a book enthusiast who enjoys reading and engaging in book discussions but are hesitant to join traditional book clubs... | Flynn CH Rm 2 | Limited Vacancies | 04/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 02/12/2025 |
Fortnightly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| ELL003.17 Enjoying Literature |
Our long-established self-directed weekly group enjoys discussing various forms and themes of the written word: from recent... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Vacancies | 06/02/2025 (Thursday) to 11/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL113.03 How to Write, Edit, Design and Publish Your Own Book |
Have you wanted to write your own book? Maybe it is your family story. Maybe it's a novel. Maybe it's what you've learnt... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 06/02/2025 (Thursday) to 10/04/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL131.01 Introduction To Classical Mythology |
An introduction to the myths of ancient Greece and ancient Rome. Why do these fascinating tales still resonate; and remain... | Vikings Club Erindale. 6 Ricardo St, Wanniassa 2903 | Vacancies | 20/02/2025 (Thursday) to 20/11/2025 |
Monthly (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) |
| ELL024.17 Just Writing |
Do you love to write - Poetry, Prose, Fiction, Non Fiction? Our group is friendly and supportive. Whilst formal instruction... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Limited Vacancies | 17/02/2025 (Monday) to 17/11/2025 |
Monthly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| ELL029.17 Northside Book Group No 1 |
Members participate in the choice of books to read each month from a list provided by the ACT Library's "Read Around Canberra"... | Flynn CH Rm 1 | Waiting List | 17/02/2025 (Monday) to 17/11/2025 |
Monthly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL020.17 Play Reading (Woden) |
A friendly group who enjoy reading plays of all genres. Plays are selected by group members who may choose to present their... | Woden Seniors Club | Limited Vacancies | 30/01/2025 (Thursday) to 27/11/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL011.17 Reading Shakespeare |
Members volunteer to present and lead a discussion of the play. We endeavour to read all the plays as close to their written... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Limited Vacancies | 07/02/2025 (Friday) to 12/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL005.17 Reading Shakespeare for Pleasure |
A self-directing group for reading and discussion, with some films being shown. An ongoing group. | Baptist Church, Groom St, Hughes | Waiting List | 07/02/2025 (Friday) to 12/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL097.09 Science Fiction / Fantasy Book Group |
We are a friendly group who love reading science fiction / fantasy / speculative fiction and enjoy sharing our favourite... | Flynn CH Rm 2 | Vacancies | 11/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 09/12/2025 |
Monthly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL084.02 Sharing Extracts for Discussion |
Members of the group are invited to contribute extracts of no more than a page from sources that they would like to share... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 12/03/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL058.15 "The Play's the Thing!" |
Study, reading and discussion of plays from Sophocles to Andrew Bovell. Full participation of group members and leadership... | Flynn CH Rm 2 | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 10/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL019.14 The Write Stuff - Short Stories - writing and sharing stories |
A gathering of writers who enjoy writing and sharing short stories, circulating those stories via email on a selected topic.... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Limited Vacancies | 28/02/2025 (Friday) to 28/11/2025 |
Monthly (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) |
| ELL021.17 Tuesday Book Group |
We aim to read two books a month. These are suggested by members and each takes a turn to present a book to the group. The... | U3A Member's Homes With Public Liability Insurance, In Rotation | Limited Vacancies | 11/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 09/12/2025 |
Monthly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| ELL081.12 Turner Books |
Turner Books meets on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss a book we have all read in the previous month. Books are... | Ainslie Football Club 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie 2602 | Waiting List | 04/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 02/12/2025 |
Monthly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| ELL008.17 Weston Creek Book Club |
Members discuss on a weekly basis either a fiction or non fiction book from a list of books as nominated by members and on... | Canberra Irish Club, Weston Creek | Vacancies | 10/02/2025 (Monday) to 10/11/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| ELL006.17 Write Word Memoirs |
We are a group of writers who focus on memoir writing. We meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month to share our writing.... | Canberra Irish Club, Weston Creek | Waiting List | 11/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 25/11/2025 |
Fortnightly (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) |
History
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H231.05 American Slavery 1619-1865 |
This lecture-based course will examine the history of slavery in North America from its 17th century beginnings to its demise... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 30/07/2025 (Wednesday) to 17/09/2025 |
Weekly (09:45 am - 12:00 noon) |
| H010.17 Australian History 'A' Group |
History of Australia from Prehistory to European settlement to recent times. Topics covered include Art, Architecture, Antiques,... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 04/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 25/11/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| H002.17 Australian History - Dickson Group |
Learn more about the people, places and events which make up Australian History. Class members and visiting speakers present... | Baptist Church, Cowper Street Dickson. | Vacancies | 11/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 25/11/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| H145.11 Australian Sporting History |
A wide ranging series of talks on various aspects of Australian sporting history. Themes include sport and society. Participation... | Baptist Church, Groom St, Hughes | Vacancies | 05/03/2025 (Wednesday) to 19/11/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| H217.09 Curious Minds |
We meet to hear talks prepared and delivered by volunteers from the group (or guest speakers). While these usually take... | Baptist Church, Groom St, Hughes | Vacancies | 28/03/2025 (Friday) to 05/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| H255.01 Getting the most out of your travels in Greece |
The course is a one-session talk for about an hour including advice on visiting ancient Athens (how to survive on 50 obols... | Southern Cross Club, Woden | Vacancies | 19/03/2025 (Wednesday) to 19/03/2025 |
One-day (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| H235.03 Indonesia Past and Present (Monday Group) |
Indonesia is a large, complex country, with rich and diverse cultures. It is a major emerging economy, and one of Australia's... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Vacancies | 28/04/2025 (Monday) to 30/06/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:15 pm) |
| H235.02 Indonesia Past and Present (Tuesday Group) |
Indonesia is a large, complex country, with rich and diverse cultures. It is a major emerging economy, and one of Australia's... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Vacancies | 29/04/2025 (Tuesday) to 01/07/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:15 pm) |
| H208.05 Let's Talk History Seminar Series 4 |
The seminars will discuss topics on slavery and the harsh treatment of people in history, flu epidemics, history of income... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 24/09/2025 (Wednesday) to 03/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| H228.03 Life, Death and History at Pompeii |
This 5 week course is about the long pre-Roman history of Pompeii and life in the town in Roman times, culminating in its... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Vacancies | 30/04/2025 (Wednesday) to 28/05/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:30 pm) |
| H256.01 Not just Incas : a history of South America before the Europeans |
This is a history of the many different peoples of South America who lived and thrived for 20,000 years before the Spanish... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 19/03/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:30 pm) |
| H256.02 Not just Incas : a history of South America before the Europeans |
A SATURDAY COURSE This is a history of the many different peoples of South America who lived and thrived for 20,000 years... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Vacancies | 14/06/2025 (Saturday) to 26/07/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:30 pm) |
| H257.01 The Cousins' War: A History of the Wars of the Roses: 1455-1487 |
Fifteenth century England is traditionally viewed as a time of chaos, of public disorder, collapsing government and civil... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 28/08/2025 (Thursday) to 04/12/2025 |
Weekly (09:45 am - 12:00 noon) |
Languages
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L003.17 Advanced French |
This course involves practice of French through listening, reading, occasional grammar exercises for revision, and conversation.... | Canberra Raiders Club, 1 Liardet St, Weston | Limited Vacancies | 07/02/2025 (Friday) to 12/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L076.11 Arabic Continuing |
The course is designed for those students who have studied Arabic previously. It will cover reading, writing and conversation... | Cook CH Rm 1 | Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 15/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L154.02 Arabic Conversation for Beginners |
This course teaches Modern Standard Arabic. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Lessons follow a simple conversational... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 15/12/2025 |
Weekly (12:15 pm - 2:00 pm) |
| L157.01 Basic Japanese for Travellers |
Have you noticed? Everyone's going to Japan. Why not learn some basic Japanese to get the most out of your trip? Or to... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 26/03/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 11:30 am) |
| L071.10 Continuing Italian - Fridays |
This class focusses on oral language through conversation, dictation and occasional other exercises to clarify grammatical... | Burns Club 28 Kett St KAMBAH | Waiting List | 07/02/2025 (Friday) to 28/11/2025 |
Weekly (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) |
| L006.18 Continuing Italian - Mondays |
This class focusses on oral language through conversation, dictation and occasional other exercises to clarify grammatical... | Burns Club 28 Kett St KAMBAH | Limited Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 24/11/2025 |
Weekly (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) |
| L122.07 Conversation Spanish Two |
This conversation class is suitable for students who already have a good knowledge of Spanish. The emphasis of the course... | Cook CH Rm 2 | Limited Vacancies | 04/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 09/12/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L153.02 Elementary French |
This course is targeted at those who have some basic knowledge of French, e.g. you studied French at school, or have done... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Limited Vacancies | 11/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 02/12/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L084.10 Elementary French Year 2 |
2025 will be the second year of a two-year Course, which aims to help students to understand spoken French, to speak basic... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 10/12/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L131.05 French Conversation |
Informal conversation for members who have some knowledge of the French language. Participants will be expected to understand... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Waiting List | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 24/11/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L144.09 French Conversation Group |
French conversation for those who are confident, if rusty, in French conversation. This is not a course of instruction. It... | Urambi Village Community Centre, Crozier Cct, Kambah | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 17/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 11:30 am) |
| L118.10 French (Intermediate) |
This course targets intermediate level French learners. Participants are expected to be able to understand and participate... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 08/12/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L020.17 French : Intermediate to Advanced |
A continuing course for those who have a good knowledge of French and wish to develop confidence in language skills while... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 11/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 25/11/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L132.06 German Conversation - Intermediate/Advanced |
Conversation only – no formal instruction. Participants are encouraged to give a short presentation in German each week... | Harmonie German Club, 49 Jerrabomberra Ave, Narrabundah | Limited Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 08/12/2025 |
Weekly (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm) |
| L045.42 Indonesian 1 - Elementary |
This course caters for those with some existing knowledge of the Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian language) at the elementary... | Cook CH Rm 1 | Limited Vacancies | 07/02/2025 (Friday) to 05/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L045.43 Indonesian 2 - Intermediate |
This course provides for continuing study of the language and cultures of Indonesia beyond elementary level. Participants... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Limited Vacancies | 07/02/2025 (Friday) to 05/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L045.41 Indonesian 3 - Advanced |
This course is aimed at those who are reasonably fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, and who wish to practise listening, speaking... | Cook CH Rm 2 | Vacancies | 07/02/2025 (Friday) to 05/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L114.07 Intermediate French |
A continuing course for people seeking to retrieve the French they have previously learned from wherever it lurks in their... | Urambi Village Community Centre, Crozier Cct, Kambah | Vacancies | 11/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 09/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:30 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L080.10 Intermediate French Conversation Belconnen (formerly French Conversation U3A North South Study Group) |
An ongoing group for those who can converse comfortably in French on topics of personal interest, and on current affairs... | Southern Cross Club Jamison | Waiting List | 20/01/2025 (Monday) to 15/12/2025 |
Weekly (09:45 am - 11:45 am) |
| L082.11 Intermediate Spanish 5 |
This course is for students who have been studying Spanish for at least 5 years, having some knowledge and fluency but not... | Flynn CH Rm 2 | Vacancies | 13/03/2025 (Thursday) to 11/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L158.01 Italian A2 (Advanced Beginners) |
There is a convenor but no class tutor for this group. It is suitable for those who already have a good understanding of... | Cook CH Rm 2 | Vacancies | 06/02/2025 (Thursday) to 11/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L094.09 Italian Continuing Intermediate |
Intermediate level of Italian, an interest in improving both spoken and written Italian is all that is required. The course... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Waiting List | 06/02/2025 (Thursday) to 27/11/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L155.02 "It was all Greek to me" William Shakespeare "Julius Caesar" |
Five 2 hour sessions on the influence of Classical Languages in current English, word origins, phrases, cultural references,... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 20/03/2025 (Thursday) to 17/04/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L105.07 Japanese III (Advanced) - VIRTUAL COURSE |
Japanese conversation, writing, reading and culture. | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 07/02/2025 (Friday) to 28/11/2025 |
Weekly (11:00 am - 12:30 pm) |
| L126.08 Latin Grammar Stage 1 |
This is the first year (Stage 1) of a projected two-year Latin course. A working knowledge of English grammar would be... | Cook CH Rm 2 | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 26/11/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L126.07 Latin Grammar Stage 1 Year 3 |
This is the third year of a three year beginner's Latin course. It is suitable for people who studied Latin at school... | Southern Cross Club, Woden | Vacancies | 06/02/2025 (Thursday) to 11/12/2025 |
Weekly (2:30 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L116.07 Latin Reading B (VIRTUAL COURSE) |
This course is designed to strengthen fluency in reading Latin. This will involve expansion of vocabulary and close analysis... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 01/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L067.12 Latin Reading C |
This group reads Latin texts by classical authors. Participants need to have a knowledge of Latin grammar and a basic vocabulary. | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 08/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L134.05 Latin Reading D |
This reading group would suit those still becoming acquainted with Latin or who are returning to it after a long absence.... | Southern Cross Club, Woden | Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 08/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L062.15 Let's Sing in Spanish 1st Semester 2025 |
This is an informal fortnightly course to sing popular Spanish songs with the purpose to help those that are learning Spanish... | Woden Valley Uniting Church - Curtin - Brindabella Room | Vacancies | 04/03/2025 (Tuesday) to 08/07/2025 |
Fortnightly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L148.04 Mandarin Beginners (VIRTUAL COURSE) |
Although this group has been running for over 4 years and has covered basic vocabulary and grammar it is slow paced and friendly.... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 30/01/2025 (Thursday) to 04/12/2025 |
Weekly (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L125.06 Mandarin - Intermediate |
Students have been studying for up to 6 years. Completed Hanban Book 1. Concurrently studying Hello Chinese app, and Hanban... | Southern Cross Club Jamison | Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 01/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 11:30 am) |
| L113.07 Marugoto Japanese – (Monday Continuing) |
This is a course in elementary spoken Japanese and Japanese grammar. It covers the content of the Marugoto Level A2-1 textbooks... | Flynn CH Rm 2 | Limited Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 15/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) |
| L156.01 Modern Standard Arabic 2 |
This course offers the continuation of Modern Standard Arabic 1 (run in 2024). The course will cover reading, writing and... | Cook CH Rm 1 | Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 15/12/2025 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| L024.16 Spanish Conversation- Advanced |
This course is for those with a good knowledge of Spanish. Although it may include reading, its primary focus is conversation.... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Limited Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 26/11/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L151.03 Spanish Conversation - Advanced (South Side) |
Spanish conversation. Participants are expected to have a reasonable level of fluency. The course is intended to maintain... | Canberra Raiders Club, 1 Liardet St, Weston | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 03/12/2025 |
Weekly (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm) |
| L123.07 Spanish Conversation and Writing |
In a friendly and supportive environment, learn to write short stories and have simple conversations. This course is for... | Southern Cross Club Jamison | Vacancies | 13/02/2025 (Thursday) to 11/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
Music
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M012.17 Conchordia Choir |
Conchordia Choir is a friendly women's choir singing songs in 2 voices and rehearsing weekly during ACT school terms. You... | Mosaic Baptist Church, 8 Chomley Court, Evatt ACT | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 10/12/2025 |
Weekly (1:30 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| M101.08 From Notes to Music - Recorder Ensemble Playing |
This course is for experienced recorder players interested in further developing their ensemble playing techniques. Emphasis... | Wesley Music Centre, Forrest | Waiting List | 07/02/2025 (Friday) to 12/12/2025 |
Weekly (09:45 am - 12:00 noon) |
| M073.14 Guitar Play Along |
The group comprises guitarists at experienced beginner level, or at intermediate level. We play a variety of music from classical,... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Waiting List | 15/01/2025 (Wednesday) to 10/12/2025 |
Weekly (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) |
| M013.16 Harmonia Monday U3A Choral Studies. |
We are a 4 part (SATB) choral studies group with two leaders, Oliver Raymond and Sheila Thompson, singing a wide variety... | Yarralumla Uniting Church | Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 24/11/2025 |
Weekly (09:30 am - 12:00 noon) |
| M056.15 Jazz Appreciation Group (JAG) |
Members are encouraged to make presentations on jazz topics, such as musicians, singers, bands, styles, eras etc. However,... | Canberra Raiders Club, 1 Liardet St, Weston | Vacancies | 30/01/2025 (Thursday) to 18/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| M106.15 Modern Folk Singalong Group aka The Flynn Troubadours |
We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month for two hours of playing and singing popular folk songs from the 50s,... | Flynn CH Rm 1 | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 21/05/2025 |
Fortnightly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| M005.17 Musical Theatre Appreciation |
The class meets weekly to watch a film or other presentation. The presentations are usually Musical Theatre, Operettas, Operas... | Canberra Irish Club, Weston Creek | Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 01/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:15 am - 1:00 pm) |
| M021.17 Music Appreciation |
For those who enjoy listening to music, mainly classical, and would like to discover more about its background. A wide range... | Quaker Meeting House, Cnr Condamine & Bent Sts Turner | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 26/11/2025 |
Weekly (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) |
| M054.16 Music Makers |
We are an inclusive and friendly group of singers and instrumentalists who meet two or three times a month to play an eclectic... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 07/02/2025 (Friday) to 19/12/2025 |
Fortnightly (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) |
| M093.15 Popular Music- Artists of Our Time (VIRTUAL COURSE) |
Covers genres of popular, jazz, gospel, rock'n'roll et al. Course is run on a personal level where I recall performances... | At My Home via Zoom | Vacancies | 22/01/2025 (Wednesday) to 10/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 1:00 pm) |
| M092.09 Recorder Ensemble 'Sarabande' (Intermediate) |
This is a happy and friendly band of recorder players with intermediate skills. Students receive carefully guided, stress-free... | Private home in Woden | Vacancies | 11/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 02/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:30 pm) |
| M007.17 Recorder Orchestra |
This friendly group of experienced players enjoys a wide selection of recorder orchestral music. We have all ten sizes of... | Woden Seniors Club | Vacancies | 12/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 03/12/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| M087.11 Recorder Rondo |
At Recorder Rondo each Thursday morning, we meet to enjoy playing recorder music from baroque to jazz, from waltz to march.... | Weston Neighbourhood Hall 6 Gritten St Weston | Vacancies | 06/02/2025 (Thursday) to 11/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| M119.03 The seminal years of popular music – 1955 to 1980 |
The course concentrates on the development of pop music between 1954 and 1980 ...though not confined to that period. Sessions... | Yowani Country Club, Northbourne Avenue | Vacancies | 07/02/2025 (Friday) to 21/11/2025 |
Fortnightly (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm) |
| M008.16 U3A Warrani Chorale |
Ladies choir, singing different styles of music. A focus is placed on developing vocal and choral skills. 2-3 performances... | Yarralumla Uniting Church | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 03/12/2025 |
Weekly (09:45 am - 12:00 noon) |
| M126.02 Ukulele: Feeling the Music |
This course is intended for ukers who want to improve their ability to play songs without having to look all the time at... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 17/03/2025 (Monday) to 12/05/2025 |
Weekly (2:15 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| M126.04 Ukulele: Feeling the Music |
This course is intended for ukers who want to improve their ability to play songs without having to look all the time at... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 20/10/2025 (Monday) to 08/12/2025 |
Weekly (2:15 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| M126.03 Ukulele: Feeling the Music |
This course is intended for ukers who want to improve their ability to play songs without having to look all the time at... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 16/06/2025 (Monday) to 04/08/2025 |
Weekly (2:15 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| M090.29 Ukulele for Beginners |
The course is designed for people who would like to play the ukulele but don't know where to start. This easy paced program... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 26/03/2025 (Wednesday) to 30/04/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 11:45 am) |
| M125.02 Ukulele Fun group |
A fun ukulele sing-along. Suitable for beginners and fun lovers to keep their skills humming. | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 29/01/2025 (Wednesday) to 10/12/2025 |
Weekly (12:15 pm - 1:45 pm) |
| M116.05 World Music - A Journey Through Music Diversity |
The course is intended as an introduction to the music of other cultures. The assumption is that people who participate will... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 24/01/2025 (Friday) to 28/11/2025 |
Monthly (1:30 pm - 4:00 pm) |
Philosophy and Religion
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR044.01 Politics Power and Passion 6.0 |
A six week course covering contemporary political issues such as the nature of politics, the 2024 US election, the US political... | Flynn CH Rm 1 | Vacancies | 22/04/2025 (Tuesday) to 27/05/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| PR036.07 The Philosopher's Cafe |
A moderated discussion of articles and book extracts exploring issues in philosophy, which will look at ideas, challenges... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 06/02/2025 (Thursday) to 27/11/2025 |
Fortnightly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| PR036.08 The Philosopher's Cafe (2) |
A moderated discussion of articles and book extracts exploring issues in philosophy, which will look at ideas, challenges... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 13/02/2025 (Thursday) to 27/11/2025 |
Fortnightly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
Recreational
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R056.11 Argentine Tango Appreciation |
Introduction to Argentine Tango, musicality and tango timing with the basic steps. | Southern Cross Club, Woden | Vacancies | 08/02/2025 (Saturday) to 22/11/2025 |
Weekly (10:30 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R111.11 Call to the Barre - Barre Exercise Class for all levels- Class 1 |
Barre is a mix of ballet, pilates & yoga exercises. The certified instructor (me) sets the full body workout to music that... | Kaleen Community Hall, 28 Georgina Cres, Kaleen ACT | Waiting List | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 12/03/2025 |
Weekly (10:30 am - 11:15 am) |
| R111.12 Call to the Barre - Barre Exercise Class for all levels- Class 2 |
Barre is a mix of ballet, pilates & yoga exercises. The certified instructor (me) sets the full body workout to music that... | Kaleen Community Hall, 28 Georgina Cres, Kaleen ACT | Waiting List | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 12/03/2025 |
Weekly (11:30 am - 12:15 pm) |
| R100.04 Continuing Cryptic Crosswords - Hughes |
Continuing Cryptic Crosswords at Hughes for experienced crossworders only. This is a self-organised course without a teacher,... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 14/02/2025 (Friday) to 12/12/2025 |
Monthly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| R113.02 Continuing Cryptic Crossword Skills |
Participants need to have some experience with cryptic crosswords. This is not a course for complete beginners though guidance... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Vacancies | 04/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 09/12/2025 |
Fortnightly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R046.11 Crafty Times |
Participants bring unfinished projects or start a new craft in a friendly and helpful environment | Canberra Irish Club, Weston Creek | Vacancies | 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 03/12/2025 |
Weekly (1:30 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| R071.07 Historical Dance |
In 2025 we'll be continuing to explore the dances of the medieval, Elizabethan and Jane Austen periods. There will be new... | Yarralumla Uniting Church | On Hold | 07/02/2025 (Friday) to 12/12/2025 |
Weekly (11:00 am - 1:00 pm) |
| R018.15 Mahjong (Northside) - Thursday |
This is a continuing course in the Western Game of Mahjong. There are vacancies for experienced players. If you are a beginner,... | Belconnen Bowling Club Beetaloo Street, Hawker | Vacancies | 09/01/2025 (Thursday) to 18/12/2025 |
Weekly (09:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R016.16 Mahjong (Northside) - Tuesday |
This is a continuing course in the Western Game of Mahjong. There are vacancies for experienced players. If you are a beginner,... | Belconnen Bowling Club Beetaloo Street, Hawker | Vacancies | 07/01/2025 (Tuesday) to 16/12/2025 |
Weekly (09:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R086.06 Meditation for Wellbeing - Beginners |
Meditation is the perfect balance between alertness and relaxation. It aims to provide a range of benefits with regular practice,... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 10/02/2025 (Monday) to 08/12/2025 |
Weekly (12:00 noon - 1:00 pm) |
| R087.05 Meditation for Wellbeing Intermediate |
This is a continuing course and requires the participants to have either completed the first year of Meditation for Wellbeing... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 10/02/2025 (Monday) to 08/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 11:30 am) |
| R003.17 Monday Mahjong Group |
A recreation course of Mahjong using the book "The Mahjong Player's Companion" by Patricia A. Thompson and Betty Maloney... | Southern Cross Club, Woden | Vacancies | 13/01/2025 (Monday) to 22/12/2025 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| R062.25 Restorative Yoga |
Restorative Yoga is a relaxing style of practice to help improve physical, emotional and mental health, to recover from stress,... | Flynn Community Hub Hall. | Vacancies | 07/02/2025 (Friday) to 11/04/2025 |
Weekly (10:30 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R062.26 Restorative Yoga |
Restorative Yoga is a relaxing style of practice to help improve physical, emotional and mental health, to recover from stress,... | Flynn Community Hub Hall. | Vacancies | 03/10/2025 (Friday) to 05/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:30 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R052.14 Scottish Country Dancing |
Join us throughout the year for a bit of fun and dancing! This is a course for beginners and not so beginners. Scottish... | North Canberra Baptist Church, 17 Condamine Street, Turner | Vacancies | 06/02/2025 (Thursday) to 11/12/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R117.01 Scrabble at Flynn |
This group is for everyone from beginners to experienced Scrabble enthusiasts. Play the world's most popular word-based... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Vacancies | 11/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 02/12/2025 |
Fortnightly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R109.03 Social Board Games and Cards |
Join like-minded people for a few hours to play board games or cards. A fun, social opportunity to play old favourites or... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 13/02/2025 (Thursday) to 11/12/2025 |
2nd and 4th Thursdays in the month (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) |
| R038.11 Social Scrabble |
Social Scrabble. No competition. Suitable for all skill levels. We play in twos, threes and fours. Scoring is optional,... | Woden Valley Uniting Church Tidbinbilla Room, Curtin | Vacancies | 13/01/2025 (Monday) to 15/12/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| R105.03 Summer Social Board Games - Hughes |
An opportunity to socialise and play some board games or cards during January. Join like-minded people for a few hours to... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 14/01/2025 (Tuesday) to 30/01/2025 |
Twice a week (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R107.03 UP THERE CAZALY – FORTNIGHTLY CHAT ON AUSSIE RULES |
This course will meet on a fortnightly basis to discuss season developments in Australia's premier sporting code – AFL/W.... | South Yurt, The Sanctuary, Lyneham | Vacancies | 05/03/2025 (Wednesday) to 01/10/2025 |
Fortnightly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
Science, Health & Environment
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHE061.19 DNA |
DNA is frequently in the news and even more so in this covid era. We are now used to hearing terms such as PCR and genomic... | Cook CH Rm 1 | Vacancies | 12/02/2025 (Wednesday) to 19/03/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| SHE121.04 Healing Ourselves and Our Planet (Tuesday) VIRTUAL COURSE |
We should be living in a time of unprecedented good health. Instead, we have switched from the infections of the 19th century... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 21/01/2025 (Tuesday) to 18/11/2025 |
Weekly (09:30 am - 11:30 am) |
| SHE121.03 Healing Ourselves and Our Planet VIRTUAL COURSE (Friday) |
We should be living in a time of unprecedented good health. Instead, we have switched from the infections of the 19th century... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 31/01/2025 (Friday) to 21/11/2025 |
Weekly (09:30 am - 11:30 am) |
| SHE047.10 Human Evolution: Skulls and Genes |
In this course we look at what fossil skulls tell us about our evolution and about our hominin relatives that lived sometime... | Flynn CH Rm 1 | Vacancies | 24/07/2025 (Thursday) to 04/12/2025 |
Weekly (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) |
| SHE091.07 Jan Morgan's Trees of the Arboretum Part 1 |
The course covers forests planted at the Arboretum including, how the trees became 'known to science', distributions,... | Burns Club 28 Kett St KAMBAH | Vacancies | 29/04/2025 (Tuesday) to 17/06/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| SHE092.07 Jan Morgan's Trees of the Arboretum Part 2 |
The course covers forests planted at the Arboretum including, how the trees became 'known to science', distributions,... | Cook CH Rm 1 | Vacancies | 13/02/2025 (Thursday) to 27/03/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| SHE093.07 Jan Morgan's Trees of the Arboretum Part 3 |
The course will cover forests planted at the Arboretum including, how the trees became 'known to science', distributions,... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 22/01/2025 (Wednesday) to 05/03/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| SHE094.07 Jan Morgan's Trees of the Arboretum Part 4 |
The course covers forests planted at the Arboretum including, how the trees became 'known to science', distributions,... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 01/10/2025 (Wednesday) to 12/11/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| SHE050.17 Melanesia, Micronesia & Polynesia: our Pacific Neighbours |
Pacific island countries are culturally and linguistically diverse, with over 2000 ethnic groups and 1400 languages. They... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 21/03/2025 (Friday) to 30/05/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| SHE050.18 Melanesia, Micronesia & Polynesia: our Pacific Neighbours |
The peoples in Oceania (sens. lat.) are probably the most diverse on earth in terms of culture and language, with around... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 05/09/2025 (Friday) to 24/10/2025 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| SHE074.07 NSW coastal landscapes, their origins and evolution |
The coastal landscapes around southern NSW are spectacular. But how are these coastal landscapes formed? How old are they?... | Field excursion NSW | Vacancies | 05/03/2025 (Wednesday) to 07/03/2025 |
Daily |
| SHE128.01 Probability and Statistics in Everyday Life |
Every day we may read the probability of rain, that there is some treatment likely to improve our health, or a favourite... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 02/07/2025 (Wednesday) to 03/12/2025 |
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| SHE123.03 The Science of Meditation Part 1: Calm-Abiding |
Scientists and meditators alike have been intrigued by the similarities between modern quantum physics and theories of mind... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Vacancies | 11/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 01/04/2025 |
Weekly (1:30 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| SHE123.04 The Science of Meditation Part 2: Insight |
Does the material world really exist the way we perceive it? And how do we know these perceptions are correct? With the help... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Vacancies | 05/08/2025 (Tuesday) to 09/09/2025 |
Weekly (1:30 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| SHE126.03 The Universe and Life (VIRTUAL COURSE) |
We will discuss what modern science tells us about nature that is very small (subatomic particles), very big (the universe)... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 22/07/2025 (Tuesday) to 03/09/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| SHE126.02 The Universe and Life (VIRTUAL COURSE) |
We will discuss what modern science tells us about nature that is very small (subatomic particles), very big (the universe)... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 11/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 15/04/2025 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| SHE127.01 Yoga for Healthy Ageing |
Yoga for Healthy Ageing is an evidence-based Harvard Health yoga program for building flexibility, agility, balance and strength... | Canberra Seniors Centre, Turner | Vacancies | 03/02/2025 (Monday) to 01/12/2025 |
Weekly (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) |
Social and Behavioural Sciences
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBS039.01 Better Life-Projects |
Most of us have life-projects to complete – selling a house, downsizing, moving to aged care, planning an overseas holiday,... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 20/02/2025 (Thursday) to 13/03/2025 |
Weekly (1:45 pm - 4:15 pm) |
| SBS036.02 Life Writing |
Life writing can be about self, family, friends, casual contacts, animals and/or plants. It may show how events can impact... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Vacancies | 11/02/2025 (Tuesday) to 09/12/2025 |
Fortnightly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| SBS038.03 What if Ageing is Nothing but a Fixed Mindset? (VIRTUAL COURSE) |
By adopting a growth mindset and engaging in activities that challenge us, we can tap into the brain's neuroplasticity to... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Waiting List | 13/01/2025 (Monday) to 10/03/2025 |
Weekly (12:00 pm - 12:30 pm) |
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