New Course and Special Event News
NEW CLASS
We continue to attract new tutors and classes.
“Ayo, Indonesia”
- Learn Indonesian by singing, playing board games and the occasional dance. Learn, enough vocabulary to impress on your next visit to Bali, enough geography to tell the greater Sunda islands from the lesser Sunda islands and the numbers you need to count in Indonesian with confidence.
- We welcome new tutor Colin Miller, an experienced Indonesian teacher who comes to us brimming with enthusiasm and energy.
- This class is now listed on the timetable for Wednesday 11.30am – 12.30pm in the Sunroom. This class will start on the 16th September and continue through Term 4.
Ink and Tea: Exploring Chinese Culture through Art and Stories
- This fascinating short course (6 weeks) will run in Term 4. It will be listed on the timetable shortly and more details will be provided in the next Bulletin.
Biggest Morning Tea Fundraising event.
Movie Matinee
Movie Matinee with lunch event number 2.
What’s It All About?
Th second of our What’s It All About presentations for 2026 is to be held on Thursday 28th May 1-2pm in the Cobbin Farm Sunroom.
The very important topic of Falls and Balance will be presented by Isabella Meagher, Senior Clinical Physiotherapist, Barwon Health Falls and Balance Clinic.
Term Two 2026 brings an exciting new class Venture into Robotics and Automation
The first in the What’s It All About series for 2026 will be held on Monday afternoon 23 February.
The topic is Understanding Gender Identity. Members and guests are welcome and will need to enrol online through the following link, under Events or contact the office for assistance.
https://u3ageelong.org.au/courses-activities/
Understanding Gender Identity – Britt Hulbert
A clear, respectful conversation for today’s world
Monday February 23, 1.15 – 2.45pm, Cobbin Farm Lounge
This information session offers a calm, plain-language overview of gender identity as it is discussed today. The speaker will explain commonly used terms and ideas, share why this topic is part of public conversation, and explore how families can respond with care and respect — particularly when supporting children or grandchildren.
This is an opportunity to listen, learn, and ask questions in a welcoming, non-judgemental environment.
Who should attend
- U3A members who want a clearer understanding of gender identity
- Parents, grandparents, relatives and carers
- Anyone supporting or wanting to better understand younger family members
- People who are curious, unsure, or simply want reliable information
- Those who value respectful discussion
- No prior knowledge is expected.
What you’ll learn
- An overview of current language and terminology, explained clearly
- How gender identity is commonly understood today
- Why language can matter in family and social settings
- How to have respectful conversations, even when opinions vary
- Ways to support children, grandchildren, and other family members with care and understanding
- Where to find further information and support, if wanted
Attendees are invited to listen, learn and ask questions in a respectful, non-judgemental setting.