Month: November 2025

Key information for 2026 enrolments

These are the key dates you need to know for next year’s enrolment:

– You can now VIEW next year’s courses online.
– Printed copies of the 2026 Course Guide including Terms 1 and 2 Computer classes as well as the 2026 Summer School Guide are now available for collection from Reception.
– You can also download a copy here.
– Enrolment for current members opens on Monday 24 November.
– Enrolment for new members opens on Wednesday 26 November.

Intending to enrol online? Check your details now!

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President’s Report

Gary Walker and Ken Briscoe check the class lists for 2026

There’s much to celebrate this month, with Terry Hart being honoured with a COTA Victoria Senior Achiever Award and our U3A being well represented at the Whitehorse Spring Festival. We are also offering quality U3A Nunawading polo shirts to our members for a subsidised price.

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From the Course Admin team

Once again the Hub is busy with classes celebrating the end-of-year, and enjoying the many friendships made whilst attending U3A.

Christmas has come early to the Hub and we are the proud owners of a new gleaming white Christmas Tree located on Level 1. The tree is once again decorated by members of the Paper Craft class led by the talented Kitty Wong. Take the time to have a look at their amazing work.

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Get ready to enrol for 2026

Rob Pruis from Maroondah Printing delivering our 2026 course booklets

Now that the Course Guides are available, you can get ready for enrolment week. Enrolment opens at 9 am on 24 November for returning members. New members can enrol in the same way from Wednesday 26 November. Please read the hints and instructions on how to enrol.

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Join our Summer School – Starting 19 January!

Some of the highlights from the 2025 Summer School

Our Summer School has been created to offer something for everyone — a lively mix of topics that are fun, fascinating and inspiring. You can explore everything from karaoke and facial massage to gut health, heart disease, contemporary music, and even the latest ’wonder drug’: exercise! And that’s just the beginning. Download a copy of the Summer School Course Guide here

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Christmas Concert – save the date!

Some highlights from the 2024 Christmas concert

Come along and be entertained by members of the Choir, Swing Band and Joy of Singing performers, plus members of our instrumental/singing, keyboard, guitar and ukulele classes. Adding to the fun will be our Rock n’ Roll and Line Dancing Experienced Plus dancers.

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Victorian COTA Senior Achievers Award to our own Terry Hart!

Congratulations to Terry Hart, our popular U3A leader and former Committee Member, on being awarded a COTA Senior Achievers Award at Government House on Wednesday 22 October.

Terry’s well-deserved award was witnessed by family and friends, including his proud wife and U3A leader Christina Hart, son Phil, Elsie Mutton, Colin Carter and myself, as well as friends from Terry’s other activities. Our President Gary Walker unfortunately had COVID so couldn’t attend. Terry was nominated by U3A Nunawading.

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U3A Nunawading at the Whitehorse Spring Festival – 19 October

U3A Nunawading once again made a vibrant and memorable contribution to the Whitehorse Spring Festival, held under perfect spring skies that drew an excellent turnout from the community.

Our performers brought colour, energy and enthusiasm to every part of the event. The Silver Grove Swing Band opened with a lively set that attracted a delighted crowd. They were followed by our energetic Zumba group, whose upbeat routines filled the area with excitement. The Choir then delivered a spirited and heartfelt performance that resonated beautifully throughout the festival grounds. See the Photo gallery here

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Snippets

As we zoom closer to the end of term, Snippets highlights a talented member, Anne Heywood; provides some handy new times for Appy Hour; notes diary dates for Whitehorse Carols and the Nunawading Christmas Market; and includes a reminder to have your say on Whitehorse Council initiatives.

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Spring Festival in pictures

U3A Nunawading once again made a vibrant and memorable contribution to the Whitehorse Spring Festival, held under perfect spring skies that drew an excellent turnout from the community.

Our performers brought colour, energy and enthusiasm to every part of the event. The Silver Grove Swing Band opened with a lively set that attracted a delighted crowd. They were followed by our energetic Zumba group, whose upbeat routines filled the area with excitement. The Choir then delivered a spirited and heartfelt performance that resonated beautifully throughout the festival grounds.

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