To U3A Ipswich Committee 

I have just paid my membership fees for 2023 and noted that they have risen by $10.00 this year.

This year I have booked into 4 classes – Current Affairs Discussion Group, Mahjong, Movement to Music and Philosophy with Colleen –  so for my $80.00 a year I get to attend 3 classes every week and 1 class every two weeks. Even taking into account breaks for school holidays, public holidays etc this is exceptional value, less than a $1.00 per class.  Much less than the cost of a cup of takeaway coffee which is usually used to judge the value of something.  Should I have decided to attend one course only, the cost per class would be approximately $2.00.

I would like to extend my appreciation to the committee of U3A Ipswich and West Moreton, tutors, volunteers and class helpers who make this happen at minimum cost to the rest of the members. 

Regards 

Norah Blunden

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New classes and timetables are being posted regularly. These include new weekly classes – Sewing Essentials and Alterations , and, Meditation & Healing for Balance and Harmony.

And now there’s Pickleball, a great new activity sweeping the world. Come along and try it!

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There’s so much to enjoy at U3A Ipswich and West Moreton. And its all for just a one-time annual fee; there are no individual activity/class fees (some activities may require a payment to cover additional costs, such as materials, transport, catering, etc).

We’re more than just classes. We’re your community hub for seniors’ activities.

Pluck some strings at  Guitar (Easy Strumming) class, swoosh a paint brush across blank canvas in an Art class, shout ‘hula!’ at a Mahjong game. Dissect political power plays in Current Affairs Discussion, or if movies are your thing, Film Discussion. Warble those vocal chords in a French, Italian, or Spanish class, or perhaps turn your scribbles into portraits at a Drawing class. There’s Line Dancing, Yoga and Chair Yoga/Pilates to get your body and soul in sync. There’s Computers, Crosswords and Cards (playing and making!) for those who prefer to be seated.

Ever wondered why there’s a huge train museum in Ipswich? And what’s with the Special Mines Rescue Service in Booval? And are there really more than 600 heritage-listed sites in the district? And why a medieval church of all things? What’s the connection between the local Jagera people’s language and an iconic Aussie workwear brand? All – and more – is revealed in the Local History get togethers at the Booval Campus, and Heritage walks around the Ipswich area.

…and not so weird. Why not find out about Life, the Universe and Everything at our Science classes. And then there’s Arduino… easy to make simple but clever devices for everyday life. All that matters about matter – and other stuff too!

Why not reinvigorate your sluggish mornings in our Walking Group. Or if you prefer to work up a healthy sweat, join Senior Exercise at Woodend Nature Reserve. Come on, get fit and stay fit!

Origami is an ancient craft that challenges the imagination as well as your skills. Find out all you need to know here