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List of Courses
Arts and Film
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF127.01 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 | 29/01/2024 (Monday) to 16/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:30 pm) |
| AF077.07 Art at Flynn |
A painting and drawing group which explores a wide range of genres and mediums. Subjects which the group works on are chosen... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Limited Vacancies | 01/02/2024 (Thursday) to 12/12/2024 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| AF129.01 Art, Fun and Friendship |
An established group whose members work in various media, lead by Bron King as tutor. Individual help is given to all members,... | Nellie Hall, at Melba shops | Vacancies | 28/05/2024 (Tuesday) to 17/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 1:00 pm) |
| AF029.36 Art Workshop 1 |
This is an established group working in a variety of media under the tutelage of Jill Mail, who has a particular expertise... | Uniting Church, Curtin, Tidbinbilla Room | Limited Vacancies | 30/01/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| AF029.37 Art Workshop 2 |
This is an established group working in a wide variety of media. Members decide their subjects and approaches. There is no... | Uniting Church Tidbinbilla Room, Curtin | Limited Vacancies | 30/01/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/12/2024 |
Weekly (12:30 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| AF029.38 Art Workshop 3 |
This is an established group working in a wide variety of media. The participants decide the content of the course, facilitated... | Uniting Church Hall, Curtin | Limited Vacancies | 30/01/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| AF029.39 Art Workshop 4 |
This is an established group using a wide variety of media. The participants decide the content of course, facilitated by... | Uniting Church Hall, Curtin | Limited Vacancies | 30/01/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/12/2024 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| AF014.16 Classics of the Cinema |
To introduce, view and discuss a wide variety of films, focussing on classics from 1930's to the present. | Southern Cross Club, Woden | Waiting List | 15/02/2024 (Thursday) to 28/11/2024 |
Weekly (1:45 pm - 3:45 pm) |
| AF046.10 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 | 01/02/2024 (Thursday) to 12/12/2024 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| AF025.32 Make a Mark 4 |
A self-managed group of relatively experienced artists (no tutor) with a focus on projects that provide paintings to charities... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Limited Vacancies | 02/02/2024 (Friday) to 13/12/2024 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 3:30 pm) |
| AF107.03 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 | Waiting List | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 03/12/2024 |
Monthly (10:00 am - 12:30 pm) |
| AF122.02 Sharing Films in 2024 |
Individuals or small groups will present film/s they wish to explore. The course starts in Term 1 and if successful will... | Clubhouse At The Henry Retirement Village, Higgins | Vacancies | 07/02/2024 (Wednesday) to 11/12/2024 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| AF007.13 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 Lawn Tennis Club, Fifield Lane | Waiting List | 08/02/2024 (Thursday) to 12/12/2024 |
Weekly (12:15 pm - 3:00 pm) |
Current Affairs
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUA055.06 Contemporary Issues Book Group |
Members meet monthly to discuss a significant non-fiction book, journal edition or essay on a topical issue. Members collectively... | U3A Member's Homes With Public Liability Insurance, In Rotation | Waiting List | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 03/12/2024 |
Monthly (1:45 pm - 3:45 pm) |
| CUA009.16 Current Affairs, Belconnen/Northside |
This is a continuing course with guest speakers every week covering international, national and local topics. | Ainslie Football Club 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie 2602 | Waiting List | 31/01/2024 (Wednesday) to 04/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| CUA001.16 Current Affairs - Goodwin Village Farrer |
Current Affairs with a membership of 35-60. Usually there is a Guest Speaker with Q&A; many Guest Speakers from ANU, also... | Goodwin Village, Marshall St, Farrer | Vacancies | 07/02/2024 (Wednesday) to 11/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| CUA002.16 Current Affairs, Hughes |
We are a group of mature people interested in what is going on in the world around us. The Convenors (Garry Davis and Hamish... | Baptist Church, Groom St, Hughes | Vacancies | 07/02/2024 (Wednesday) to 11/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| CUA004.16 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 | 30/01/2024 (Tuesday) to 03/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| CUA015.15 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 | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 17/12/2024 |
Weekly (09:30 am - 12:00 noon) |
| CUA083.01 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, Griffith Shops | Waiting List | 04/03/2024 (Monday) to 02/12/2024 |
Monthly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| CUA011.15 The World of Issues, Ideas and Opinion, Group 2 (VIRTUAL COURSE) |
Each week a group member chairs our informal discussion on 3-4 articles chosen by the Chair and available online. Discussion... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 01/02/2024 (Thursday) to 05/12/2024 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| CUA078.04 Tuggeranong Current Affairs |
This course will examine both international and domestic trends and themes driving our world. Various books, articles and... | Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club, 101 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway | Vacancies | 17/10/2024 (Thursday) to 05/12/2024 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) |
English Language and Literature
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELL129.01 Ainslie Book Group A |
Monthly book group. Suggest books, read, present and discuss. | Ainslie Football Club | Limited Vacancies | 12/06/2024 (Wednesday) to 11/12/2024 |
Monthly (10:00 am - 12:15 pm) |
| ELL120.03 Books@Cook |
The group will meet monthly to discuss critically acclaimed contemporary fiction, such as outstanding 20th Century literature... | Cook CH Rm 2 | Waiting List | 31/01/2024 (Wednesday) to 27/11/2024 |
Monthly (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| ELL014.16 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 | 13/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/12/2024 |
Monthly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| ELL104.06 Chinese Culture Through Literature And Film |
Today, two very different ideologies vie for world dominance, those of the USA and China. What is China like? We try to answer... | Cook CH Rm 2 | Vacancies | 07/02/2024 (Wednesday) to 18/12/2024 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| ELL078.11 Crime Fiction - Discussion Group |
Crime fiction is explored by having sessions on topics , authors and/or subgenres with a reading guide. Discussions each... | Flynn CH Rm 2 | Vacancies | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 03/12/2024 |
Monthly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL073.13 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 | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 17/12/2024 |
Fortnightly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| ELL003.16 Enjoying Literature |
Our long-established self-directed weekly group enjoys discussing various forms of the written word: from recent Australian... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Vacancies | 01/02/2024 (Thursday) to 19/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL116.04 Play Reading for Pleasure (Mawson) |
Participants have the opportunity to select a play, which is reading sessions. Occasionally, participants view a video of... | Mawson Club | Vacancies | 05/02/2024 (Monday) to 16/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL020.16 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 | 08/02/2024 (Thursday) to 28/11/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL085.11 Poetry Appreciation (VIRTUAL COURSE) |
The members of the course study, discuss and enjoy poetry, traditional and contemporary. We look at the poetry of individual... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 07/02/2024 (Wednesday) to 18/12/2024 |
Fortnightly (2:30 pm - 4:30 pm) |
| ELL011.16 Reading Shakespeare |
This is a self directing group with individual members presenting and leading the discussion on a play. We endeavour to... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Waiting List | 02/02/2024 (Friday) to 06/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL005.16 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 | 02/02/2024 (Friday) to 06/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL097.08 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 | 13/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/12/2024 |
Monthly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL058.14 "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 | On Hold | 16/10/2024 (Wednesday) to 04/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| ELL021.16 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 | 13/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/12/2024 |
Monthly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| ELL081.11 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 Church of Christ | Limited Vacancies | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 03/12/2024 |
Monthly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| ELL099.08 What's So Good About Shakespeare? |
This is a continuing course exploring the plays of Shakespeare. Since beginning in 2018 we have covered 20 plays so we're... | The Henry (retirement Village), Fullagar Street, Higgins, ACT | Waiting List | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 17/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) |
| ELL006.16 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 | Limited Vacancies | 13/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 26/11/2024 |
Fortnightly (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) |
History
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H254.01 100 Years of American Politics |
As the 2024 presidential race reaches its conclusion, this course will track the political history of America in the 20th... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Waiting List | 15/10/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/12/2024 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:15 pm) |
| H254.02 100 Years of American Politics (Monday Group) |
As the 2024 presidential race reaches its conclusion, this course will track the political history of America in the 20th... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | Vacancies | 14/10/2024 (Monday) to 09/12/2024 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:15 pm) |
| H021.16 Aspects of Military History |
The course, which is run as an adjunct to the activities of the Military Historical Society of Australia, addresses different... | Southern Cross Club Jamison | Vacancies | 01/02/2024 (Thursday) to 12/12/2024 |
Weekly (2:30 pm - 4:30 pm) |
| H010.16 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 | Waiting List | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 26/11/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| H002.16 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 | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 03/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| H145.10 Australian Sporting History |
A wide ranging series of talks on various aspects of Australian sporting history, including speakers from the Australian... | Baptist Church, Groom St, Hughes | Vacancies | 06/03/2024 (Wednesday) to 27/11/2024 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| H217.08 Curious Minds |
We meet to hear talks prepared and delivered by volunteers from the group (or guest speaker). While these usually take the... | Baptist Church, Groom St, Hughes | Vacancies | 15/03/2024 (Friday) to 29/11/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| H236.02 History of the Byzantine Empire (330-1453) |
This course explores the 1100-year history of the magnificent Byzantine Empire. We'll study emperors like Constantine, Theodosius... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Waiting List | 18/10/2024 (Friday) to 20/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| H253.01 The American Civil War 1861-1865 |
This twelve-week lecture-based course will examine the causes, nature and consequences of the American Civil War. As well... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Waiting List | 04/09/2024 (Wednesday) to 04/12/2024 |
Weekly (09:45 am - 12:00 noon) |
| H252.01 The Murray Darling Basin - Past and Future |
Focusing on the Murray-Darling Basin this four-week course will look at the histories of New South Wales, Victoria, South... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 05/11/2024 (Tuesday) to 03/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
Languages
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L003.16 Advanced French |
This course involves practice of French through listening, reading, grammar exercises for revision, and conversation. We... | Canberra Raiders Club, 1 Liardet St, Weston | Vacancies | 02/02/2024 (Friday) to 13/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L076.10 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 | 29/01/2024 (Monday) to 09/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L154.01 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 | 06/05/2024 (Monday) to 16/12/2024 |
Weekly (12:30 pm - 2:30 pm) |
| L071.09 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 | 02/02/2024 (Friday) to 29/11/2024 |
Weekly (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) |
| L006.17 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 | Vacancies | 05/02/2024 (Monday) to 25/11/2024 |
Weekly (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) |
| L123.06 Conversation and Writing in Spanish |
In a friendly and supportive environment learn to write short stories and have simple conversations. This course is for students... | Cook CH Rm 1 | Vacancies | 08/02/2024 (Thursday) to 12/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L122.06 Conversation Spanish Two |
This conversation class is suitable for students who already have a good knowledge of Spanish. The emphasis of the course... | Flynn CH Rm 1 | Limited Vacancies | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 26/11/2024 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L153.01 Elementary French |
This course is targeted at those who have some very basic knowledge of French, e.g. you already know the difference between... | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Waiting List | 05/03/2024 (Tuesday) to 03/12/2024 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L131.04 French Conversation |
Informal conversation for members who have some knowledge of the French language. Participants will be expected to understand... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Vacancies | 05/02/2024 (Monday) to 25/11/2024 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L144.08 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 | 30/10/2024 (Wednesday) to 18/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 11:30 am) |
| L144.07 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 | 24/04/2024 (Wednesday) to 18/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 10:30 am) |
| L144.06 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 | 07/02/2024 (Wednesday) to 11/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 11:30 am) |
| L118.09 French (Intermediate) |
This course targets intermediate level French learners. Participants are expected to be able to understand and participate... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Waiting List | 05/02/2024 (Monday) to 16/12/2024 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L020.16 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 | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 26/11/2024 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L132.05 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 | 05/02/2024 (Monday) to 09/12/2024 |
Weekly (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm) |
| L045.38 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 | 09/02/2024 (Friday) to 06/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L045.39 Indonesian 2 - Intermediate |
This course provides for continuing study of the language and cultures of Indonesia beyond elementary level. Participants... | Cook CH Rm 3 | Waiting List | 09/02/2024 (Friday) to 06/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L045.40 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 | Limited Vacancies | 09/02/2024 (Friday) to 06/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L114.06 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 | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:30 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L054.14 Intermediate French Conversation |
Good intermediate knowledge of French required. | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Limited Vacancies | 05/02/2024 (Monday) to 09/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L080.09 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 | 22/01/2024 (Monday) to 16/12/2024 |
Weekly (9:45 am - 11:45 am) |
| L082.10 Intermediate Spanish 4 |
This course is for students who have been studying Spanish for at least four years, having good knowledge and fluency but... | Flynn CH Rm 1 | Waiting List | 08/02/2024 (Thursday) to 05/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L105.06 Japanese III (Advanced) - VIRTUAL COURSE |
Japanese conversation, writing, reading and culture. | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 09/02/2024 (Friday) to 29/11/2024 |
Weekly (12:00 noon - 1:30 pm) |
| L126.06 Latin Grammar Stage 1 Year 2 |
This is the second year of a three year beginner's Latin course. It is suitable for people who studied Latin at school... | Southern Cross Club, Woden | Vacancies | 08/02/2024 (Thursday) to 12/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L116.06 Latin Reading B (INITIALLY VIRTUAL COURSE) |
This Course is designed to strengthen fluency in reading Latin. This will involve expansion of vocabulary and close analysis... | Southern Cross Club, Woden | Vacancies | 05/02/2024 (Monday) to 09/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L067.11 Latin Reading C (VIRTUAL COURSE) |
This course reads texts by classical authors. Participants need to have the ability to read a passage of Latin with the... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 05/02/2024 (Monday) to 09/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L134.04 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 | 05/02/2024 (Monday) to 02/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L062.14 Let's Sing in Spanish 2nd Semester 2024 |
This is an informal fortnightly meeting to sing popular Spanish songs with the purpose to help those that are learning Spanish... | St. James Church, Curtin - Brindabella Room | Vacancies | 23/07/2024 (Tuesday) to 03/12/2024 |
Fortnightly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L148.03 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 | 01/02/2024 (Thursday) to 12/12/2024 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm) |
| L125.05 Mandarin - Intermediate |
Students have been studying for up to 5 years. Completed Hanban Book 1. Concurrently studying Hello Chinese app, and Hanban... | Southern Cross Club Jamison | Vacancies | 29/01/2024 (Monday) to 09/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 11:30 am) |
| L113.06 Marugoto Japanese – (Monday Continuing Course) |
This is a course in basic spoken and written Japanese and covers Marugoto Level A1 (from Lesson 11) and continues L113.05.... | Flynn CH Rm 2 | Waiting List | 29/01/2024 (Monday) to 16/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) |
| L133.07 Modern Standard Arabic 1 |
This course offers an introduction to Modern Standard Arabic. It is aimed at beginners. Classes will cover reading writing... | Cook CH Rm 1 | Vacancies | 29/01/2024 (Monday) to 09/12/2024 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| L015.16 Reviving and Expanding your German |
Participants should know basic German grammar and possess a basic vocabulary. Through conversation and by reading German... | Baptist Church, Groom St, Hughes | Limited Vacancies | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| L024.15 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 | 07/02/2024 (Wednesday) to 27/11/2024 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| L151.02 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 | 07/02/2024 (Wednesday) to 04/12/2024 |
Weekly (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm) |
Music
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M010.16 Brindabella Orchestra |
We are a friendly inclusive group of amateur musicians who enjoy playing a range of orchestral music. We aim to present three... | Weston Creek Community Centre | Vacancies | 03/02/2024 (Saturday) to 07/12/2024 |
Weekly (9:15 am - 12:00 noon) |
| M012.16 Conchordia Choir |
The Conchordia Choir is a friendly fun-loving women's choir singing 2 and 3 part harmonies and rehearsing weekly during school... | Mosaic Baptist Church, Evatt | Vacancies | 31/01/2024 (Wednesday) to 11/12/2024 |
Weekly (1:30 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| M101.07 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 | 02/02/2024 (Friday) to 13/12/2024 |
Weekly (09:45 am - 12:00 noon) |
| M073.13 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 | 07/02/2024 (Wednesday) to 18/12/2024 |
Weekly (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) |
| M013.15 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 | 05/02/2024 (Monday) to 25/11/2024 |
Weekly (09:30 am - 12:00 noon) |
| M056.14 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 | 01/02/2024 (Thursday) to 19/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:15 pm) |
| M005.16 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 | 29/01/2024 (Monday) to 02/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:15 am - 1:00 pm) |
| M021.16 Music Appreciation |
For those who enjoy listening to music, mainly classical, and would like to expand their experience. A wide range of music... | Quaker Meeting House, Cnr Condamine & Bent Sts Turner | Vacancies | 31/01/2024 (Wednesday) to 27/11/2024 |
Weekly (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) |
| M054.15 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 | 02/02/2024 (Friday) to 20/12/2024 |
Fortnightly (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) |
| M093.14 Popular Music Course - 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... | VIRTUAL COURSE | Vacancies | 21/08/2024 (Wednesday) to 27/11/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 1:00 pm) |
| M092.08 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 | Limited Vacancies | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 03/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:30 pm) |
| M007.16 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 | 07/02/2024 (Wednesday) to 04/12/2024 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| M087.10 Recorder Rondo |
Music is food for the soul. At Recorder Rondo each Thursday morning, we meet to enjoy playing music from baroque to jazz,... | Weston Neighbourhood Hall 6 Gritten St Weston | Vacancies | 08/02/2024 (Thursday) to 12/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| M125.01 U3A Ukulele Fun group |
A fun ukulele sing-along. Suitable for beginners and fun lovers to keep their skills humming. | Hughes CC Rm 2 | Vacancies | 03/04/2024 (Wednesday) to 18/12/2024 |
Weekly (12:15 pm - 1:45 pm) |
| M008.15 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 | 07/02/2024 (Wednesday) to 27/11/2024 |
Weekly (9:45 am - 12:00 noon) |
| M126.01 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 | 16/10/2024 (Wednesday) to 11/12/2024 |
Weekly (2:15 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| M090.28 Ukulele for Beginners - Term 4 |
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 | 30/10/2024 (Wednesday) to 04/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
Philosophy and Religion
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR036.06 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 | Waiting List | 08/02/2024 (Thursday) to 29/11/2024 |
Fortnightly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
Recreational
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R056.10 Argentine Tango Appreciation |
Introduction to Argentine Tango, musicality and tango timing with the basic steps. | Southern Cross Club, Woden | Vacancies | 03/02/2024 (Saturday) to 23/11/2024 |
Weekly (10:30 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R100.03 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 | 09/02/2024 (Friday) to 13/12/2024 |
Monthly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| R113.01 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 | 13/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 03/12/2024 |
Fortnightly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R046.10 Crafty Times |
Participants bring unfinished projects or start a new craft in a friendly and helpful environment | Canberra Irish Club, Weston Creek | Vacancies | 07/02/2024 (Wednesday) to 04/12/2024 |
Weekly (1:30 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| R114.05 Fantastic Bus Trips of the ACT |
Join Victoria Wells, bus enthusiast, on a trip to Mawson to discover culturally diverse food venues. Meeting in Dickson we... | Public Transport | Vacancies | 29/11/2024 (Friday) to 29/11/2024 |
One-day (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) |
| R071.06 Historical Dance |
In 2024 we'll be continuing to explore the dances of the medieval, Elizabethan and Jane Austen periods. There will be new... | Yarralumla Uniting Church | Vacancies | 02/02/2024 (Friday) to 13/12/2024 |
Weekly (11:00 am - 1:00 pm) |
| R018.14 Mahjong (Northside) - Thursday |
This is a course for experienced players, but we do have classes for beginners from time to time. (Contact Pauline Young... | Belconnen Bowling Club Beetaloo Street, Hawker | Waiting List | 04/01/2024 (Thursday) to 19/12/2024 |
Weekly (09:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R016.15 Mahjong (Northside) - Tuesday |
This is a continuing course in Mahjong. The Western Mahjong game is played. If you have played the Chinese game in the past,... | Belconnen Bowling Club Beetaloo Street, Hawker | Waiting List | 30/01/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/12/2024 |
Weekly (09:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R003.16 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 | 29/01/2024 (Monday) to 09/12/2024 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) |
| R116.01 Qigong for Beginners |
This course teaches some basic qigong movements. Qigong helps to achieve mental and physical wellbeing by gentle movement,... | Hughes CC Rm 2 & 3 | Waiting List | 15/10/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/12/2024 |
Weekly (12:15 pm - 1:15 pm) |
| R062.24 Restorative Yoga Term 3 October-December |
Restorative Yoga is a relaxing style of practice to help improve physical, emotional and mental health, to recover from stress,... | Flynn Community Hub Hall. | Waiting List | 04/10/2024 (Friday) to 06/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:30 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R052.13 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 | 01/02/2024 (Thursday) to 12/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| R109.02 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 | 08/02/2024 (Thursday) to 12/12/2024 |
2nd and 4th Thursdays in the month (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) |
| R038.10 Social Scrabble |
Social Scrabble. No competition. Suitable for all abilities. We meet on Mondays, 2 pm to 4 pm, all year. Costs cover room... | Curtin Uniting Church Hall | Vacancies | 15/01/2024 (Monday) to 16/12/2024 |
Weekly (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
| R098.03 Tai Chi 101 Monday 16:30 |
1 A beginner's course in Tai Chi, starting with TCA1 & TCA2, developed by Dr Paul Lam with medical & arthritis experts.... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | On Hold | 05/02/2024 (Monday) to 16/12/2024 |
Weekly (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm) |
| R112.01 Tai Chi 101 Thursday 16:30 |
A beginner's course in Tai Chi, starting with TCA1 and TCA2, developed by Dr Paul Lam with medical & arthritis experts.... | Flynn CH Rms 3+4 | On Hold | 01/02/2024 (Thursday) to 19/12/2024 |
Weekly (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm) |
| R091.04 Tai Chi for Health – Level 1 |
This is a Tai Chi course for students with little or no TC experience in Sun and Yang styles. A good sense of balance is... | Dance Development Centre, 55 Crofts Crescent, Spence, ACT | Vacancies | 01/02/2024 (Thursday) to 12/12/2024 |
Weekly (9:00 am - 10:00 am) |
| R096.03 Tai Chi for Health – Level 2 |
This is a Tai Chi course for students with some TC experience in Sun and Yang styles. The course includes Tai Chi for Arthritis,... | Dance Development Centre, 55 Crofts Crescent, Spence, ACT | Vacancies | 01/02/2024 (Thursday) to 12/12/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 11:00 am) |
| R097.03 Tai Chi for Health – Level 3 |
This is a Tai Chi course for students with substantial TC experience in Sun and Yang styles. The course includes Tai Chi... | Dance Development Centre, 55 Crofts Crescent, Spence, ACT | Vacancies | 02/02/2024 (Friday) to 13/12/2024 |
Weekly (9:30 am - 10:30 am) |
| R115.01 Ukulele Thursday Special |
An inclusive Ukulele fun loving and singing group. Meeting 1st and 3rd Thursdays 12.30 - 2.00 pm | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 18/07/2024 (Thursday) to 19/12/2024 |
1st and 3rd Thursdays in the month (12:30 pm - 2:00 pm) |
Science, Health & Environment
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHE092.06 Jan Morgan's Trees of the Arboretum Part 2 |
The course will cover forests planted at the Arboretum including, how the trees became 'known to science', distributions,... | Hughes CC Rm 3 | Vacancies | 17/10/2024 (Thursday) to 28/11/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| SHE124.02 Modern Physics |
This will be an updated course previously given and will include: Quantum Mechanics, Special Relativity, Black Holes, Dark... | Cook CH Rm 1 | Waiting List | 16/10/2024 (Wednesday) to 27/11/2024 |
Weekly (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) |
| SHE125.02 The Brain that Changes Itself (Virtual Course - by email) |
We will explore Norman Doidge's work on neuroplasticity where brain exercises enable people to recover their faculties... | Virtual email course only; | Vacancies | 10/12/2024 (Tuesday) to 20/12/2024 |
Weekly (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm) |
Social and Behavioural Sciences
| Course | Description | Venue | Status | Course dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBS036.01 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 2 | Waiting List | 06/02/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/12/2024 |
Fortnightly (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) |
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