U3A Warwick Inc.

We meet either at the first birdwatching site for the day or in Tooth Street outside the U3A rooms prior to departing to the designated venue. Outing details will be emailed on the Sunday prior to the outing.

All you need are binoculars, morning tea, a folding chair and a bottle of water. A field guide, notebook and pencil are recommended.

Please wear appropriate clothing and flat, comfortable footwear.  

This activity will run to December with no break for school holidays.  Newcomers welcome.

This is an organised book club which will run all year with no break for school holidays. Books are usually ordered from the State library.

We play Canasta Jonola which is an easier form than the original version. With our version only 5 cards instead of the whole pack is picked up. This provides an interesting and at times hilarious game of cards.

 Please come along and join us. No one takes themselves too seriously. If you are ready for an afternoon of fun while chatting to everyone around you, please join us. Don’t worry if you have never played. Someone is always on hand to teach you. Love to see you there!

This activity will run to December with no breaks for school holidays.

Players will need to register for the afternoon by 1.45pm. Teams will then be formed to suit the number of players.  No experience is necessary and beginners are welcome.  Afternoon tea will be at 3.15.  The aim is exercise but it is mainly about having fun.

For enquiries, contact Rhonda Cooney. 0403438984

How long will China's charm offensive last?  How sincere is it?  Can China's economy survive the slow motion train wreck of the property sector?  How secure is Xi Jinping's position at the apex of political power in China?  The status of Taiwan and the militarization of the South china Sea will remain causes of tension in 2024.  We will follow developments in these areas through a search of print and other forms of media.

For those who love to chat and coffee and also do an art/craft activity at the same time.  This will include adult colouring - bring your own pencils, markers and pages and enjoy colouring mandalas or pictures in a mindfulness way.  

This is not an art class and no instruction is given.  You just need to enjoy playing with colour.  If you don't want to colour, you can bring along some other handcraft e.g. knitting, crochet etc.

For further information, call Sally Edwards. 0478161817

As a group we solve easy to difficult puzzles treated as a learning exercise but making it enjoyable as well. You need to be competent in standard crosswords and to have knowledge of anagrams, homonyms and other grammatical expressions. Our intent is to become more proficient at puzzles and not to be critical of anyone’s lack of understanding.

Simple scientific explanations of the world around us.

What do plants eat, do they scream when you cut off a branch? What is electricity, where does it come from, where does it go when you turn off the switch? If the moon comes out at night, why do we see it in the middle of the day? What is soil, where does it come from, why is it so important to protect it from erosion? What the hell is Chemistry, and who cares?

There is no need for any previous science knowledge. This course is for those who are curious and want to understand the world around us a little better.

Bring: An old fashioned school pad and biro.

The main idea of this group is to have fun together and develop our recorder and group playing
skills. If you are new to recorders, consider the lower, more mellow alto (treble), tenor and bass
recorders too, as well as the more common soprano(descant). Beginners welcome!

We will generally meet once monthly but will trial two meetings per month for first term to get
beginners going - the second Thursday (for beginners, easy) and fourth Thursday (for everyone),
2pm – 3.30 pm, initially in my home (Jenny Eldridge – address will be emailed out to people who
have registered).

We have available folk, Celtic, baroque, classical and also a few jazz pieces. I am not a
music teacher but have played with a few groups over many years and also have access to play-
along pieces and international recorder groups, who are very supportive.

Contact Jenny Eldridge 0429 613 862 or Jenny Morris 0493 273 978.

The Latin Study Group will be a low key and enjoyable group meeting weekly initially.  Barbara and Louize have been meeting utilizing the Cambridge Latin Course Text.  This is a self help group without a specific tutor.  Each session will be 90 minutes and includes afternoon tea. 

If anyone has the skills to teach Latin and would like to lead the group, please contact Barbara. 

Sandy Gordon launched this popular course 2 years ago with dance teacher Jenny Heffernan. 

Every Tuesday at 1pm down at the Senior Citizens parquetry dance floor the "Footloose Legends" strut their moves to fabulous music and tuition by Jenny Heffernan an absolute line dancing guru.

Everyone is welcome to come join in the frivolity, great company and smooth dance moves that Jenny will teach us.  No experience needed. For more information please phone Sandy Gordon on 0488427699.   

Come boot scooting with us for fun and fitness. All welcome. 

Mahjong is an old Chinese game of tiles that we  play in a more relaxed, social way than it was played by the ancient culture. It requires 3 or 4 players each table. As you play independently of each other, there is no stress to perform so as not to let down your partner – like there is in some card games.  There is no cost to play each week and Mahjong sets are supplied – with summary sheets of instructions provided.

We play on the second and fourth Wednesday mornings of the month, through the school terms – starting at 9:30am at the U3A rooms in Tooth St. Carol is looking for new players. Beginners welcome.

"Meditation is not what you think..... if you think you are meditating, you are not." 

This statement is a play on words, but meditation is not about thinking, it is about just being.  This is harder to do than we think. Most of us over-think and the thought of not thinking is challenging. Of course, our minds are always cogitating at some level, but meditating puts us in a different space.  For most of us, meditation gives us a deep sense of relaxatin and calm; it is healing and it is liberating.

No prior experience is required; this is a level playing field.  There is an opportunity to ask questions, though meditation is best learned by simply doing it.  the questions cease, we simply let them go.  Meditation is like breathing; everyone can do it (without thinking).  Sometimes we follow with morning tea and lots of conversation.  You are most welcome to see if it is for you.

Back by popular demand (ours!).  Twice a month for around 1.5 hours, we explore the plethora of music available via the magic of YouTube. We play music from many different genres, some of which you might not enjoy.  However, we hope you find it interesting, and that sometimes you will fall in love with something that is new to you.

We also have extensive CD collections that are available for inspiration and enjoyment, as well as various DVDs, and we are happy to consider your recommendations.  Notes on each playlist and its URL are emailed after each show, so you can explore genres and artists you enjoyed and avoid the ones you didn’t. As of April 2024, we are up to Episode 63!

Guest presenters are welcome, and we can teach you how to create a playlist if you find this somewhat mysterious. We look forward to more of your company as we continue our musical exploration in 2024.

The original Junk Journal group had a wonderful year making beautiful books out of old paper and ephemera.  We have now decided to broaden our horizons and take on other crafts using paper.  We will be making folders, boxes, envelopes, cards, decorations, and all manner of things paper. We will not be abandoning making journals.  Members of the group take on leading the group from time to time as well.  You don’t have to be “artistic” to enjoy these sessions as there is no “right way” to do things, just bring along your sense of humour and desire to have fun.

Samba is a slightly harder game to play than Canasta in that you also need to have a Samba, which is a run of 7 cards of the same suit as well as Canastas. Don’t worry if you have never played. There is always someone around to teach you. It’s a fun (and sometimes frustrating) afternoon. Feel free to join us!

Scottish Country dancing is bush dancing with different music. It helps with memory, balance and self -esteem and is very enjoyable. No experience or partner is required. There are many different types of dances like Jigs, Reels & Strathspeys.

 Country Dancing is not highland dancing as it is social dancing for 2, 3, 4 couples in sets.

This Tai Chi class is open to anyone who has completed the 6 levels of Yang style Tai Chi. The class is held in Leslie Park on the Guy Street side commencing at 9am on Thursdays during school term. If the weather is rainy or too wet underfoot, the class is conducted in the Rotunda on the Palmerin St s.ide of Leslie Park.

Wear appropriate loose fitting clothing, flat shoes and bring a bottle of water as we exercise outdoors in all weather conditions.

This is a beginners class teaching Yang style Tai Chi. It takes 3 years to complete the course before moving on to the Advanced Class. The class is held in Leslie Park on the Guy Street side commencing at 9am on Fridays during school term. If the weather is rainy or too wet underfoot, the class is conducted in the Rotunda on the Palmerin St side of Leslie Park.

The Chinese daily meditation routine, which involves slow and continuous movements, is suitable for every age and is said to make the elderly young again.  It aims to promote good posture, flexibility, balance, energy and general well being. 

Wear appropriate loose fitting clothing, flat shoes and bring a bottle of water.

An early morning walk around Leslie Park followed by a coffee. The group will meet at the Cenotaph.  This is intended to be an enjoyable way to start the day and achieve your walking exercise goals.  Walk at your own pace for 45 minutes. 

Dogs welcome at the Park, possibly not at the coffee venue.

These walks are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday each month, beginning 28 February.   The aim is to enjoy a pleasant stroll in various settings (ie not a vigorous bush walk), some close to Warwick and some a bit further away.

We usually meet at the U3A rooms. I will advise alternative meeting places if these are more convenient, depending on the walk for that month.  Any alternative rendezvous will be advised prior to the walk. 

No specialised equipment is necessary- just walking shoes, hat, water, sunscreen and a snack, as we usually include morning tea.  Group is limited to 12, so we don't lose anyone in the bush.

Playing with words, exploring and sharing your ideas, finding your
writing style and building your confidence as a writer, this course
will be challenging but fun for those interested in writing.

We will work and play in a variety of genres according to participants’
interests - history, memoir, journalling, creative fiction, reporting,
other. Writing sessions will take place every fortnight if there are
more than three people interested in the course.

(Gabrielle has recently published a memoir, has won local, state
and national prizes for short stories and has had a radio play
produced by the ABC. She is passionate about writing.)

There will be an initial introductory session on Tuesday 23 January to meet and decide on day, time and place for sessions for the year, as best suits interested participants.