As another term finishes, we’ve listed some classes that have availability for Term 4 and there is an important update about Cup Eve classes. We hope you enjoy the coming term break.
The Course Admin team, while still maintaining classes for the rest of the 2025 year, is also working on the class program for 2026. Please be patient if you have any queries, as it is a very busy time.
Cup Eve classes
A reminder U3A Nunawading will NOT be closing classes on Cup Eve Monday 3 November. If you are going to be away on this day, please mark it with an A on the attendance sheet in Term 4.
New classes in Term 4 that still have a few spaces
25HUMS01: Speeches that have inspired the world. Thursday, 2:15 – 3:15 pm. Studio 4. Commencing 9 October. Leader: Liz Hooper.
This short class will consider speeches throughout the ages. Discussion will take place on what difference they made to people at the time and their relevance to today.
This is a discussion format in which people are asked to come prepared to participate with an open mind and a willingness to listen to others’ perspectives. Please bring your ideas on speeches that have inspired you.
25MUS052: Woodwind Seniors class. Monday, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Studio 9. Commencing 13 October. Leader Paul Belfrange.
Are you a musical person who has access to one of the following instruments: clarinet, oboe, saxophone or any woodwind instrument (not recorder)? It may have been a while since you played but if you would like to restart, come along and have a blow on some tunes with a friendly group of fellow instrumentalists. If you can read music, dust off your instrument and join in.
25ARTS03: Chinese Ink Brush Painting. Tuesday, 9:30 – 11 am. Studio 5. Five weeks commencing 7 October. Leader: Patrick Kan.
Chinese Ink Brush Painting on Xuan Paper. See course description for materials.
25EXES14: Lawn Bowls. Wednesday, 1 – 3 pm. Blackburn North Bowling Club, 93 Springfield Rd, Blackburn North. Commencing 8 October. Leader: John Blasetti.
This class is an entry level session for both the novice and the lapsed bowler. Accredited coaches will introduce students to the basics of the game.
25ARTS17: Photo Editing. Tuesday, 9 – 11 am. On Zoom. Six weeks commencing 7 October. Leader: Archie Kaan.
Digital photography has given us a lot of scope to modify and perfect our photos, if we know how to. In these six weeks of Zoom classes, you will learn how to modify, enhance and bring out the best in most of your collection of photos.
25COM410: Scams. Wednesday, 5 November. 1 – 3 pm. Studio 4. Single session. Leader: Helen Smith.
Scammers use all types of sneaky tactics to trick you into parting with your money, but knowing what to look out for can help you spot the signs. In this session, we’ll share examples to illustrate these sneaky tactics and build some general rules for keeping safe from scams.
Elsie Mutton OAM
Course Administrator