Other activities
Event organisers external to U3A occasionally provide us with details of activities which might be of interest to our members. Since these activities are not run by U3A, they are generally available to non U3A members as well, although this may not always be the case - check with the activity organiser
For further details of an event please follow the link to the Host website.
Better Living with Your Lung Disease Education Seminar
Hosted by: Lung Foundation Australia
Tuesday 10 April 2018
Come along to this patient seminar and hear informative presentations from expert speakers that will help you to live well with your lung condition.
Program:
- 09:45am - Registration, morning tea & tradestands
- 10:15am - Welcome, Lung Foundation of Australia
- 10:40am - Comorbidities & lung disease; Dr Mark Hurwitz, Clinical Associate Professor, ANU Medical School
- 11:30am - Breathing & activity; Kate Erwin, Physiotherapist & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Coordinator, Canberra Hospital
- 12:15pm - Lunch
- 1:00pm - Supporting you to live better with your lung disease; Sharon Gavioli, Registered Nurse & Lung Foundation Information & Support Centre Manager
Date: Tuesday 10 April, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Registration
Venue: Southern Cross Club, 92-96 Corinna Street, Woden
Cost: $20 includes morning tea & lunch. (Discounts apply for
Contact: Ashleigh Ricardo 1800 654 301
ACT Legislative Assembly - Community Seminar (Free)
Tuesday 10 April 2018
The ACT Legislative Assembly offers two full day programs each year about the operation of the Assembly and the various roles that MLAs undertake. The program includes a mock Hare-Clark election; a meet the members’ session; a session on the importance of committees in the Assembly and a visit to question time.
SESSION 1:
- Date: Tuesday 10 April, 9:30am - 3:15pm
- Venue: Reception room, ACT Legislative Assembly (entry via Civic Square)
- Cost: Free
The full program is available here
</b>Register:</b> by email to or phone 6205 3025.
Further information: contact Education and Engagement Officer on 6205 3016.
SESSION 2 - Note for your diary!
- Date: Thursday 25 October 2018
Australian National Herbarium - Tour
Hosted by: Heritage Festival Event - LIMITED NUMBERS
Tuesday 17 April 2018
When: Tuesday 17 April, 1.00 - 2.00 pm
Where: Corner Glasshouse Lane and Christian Road, CSIRO Black Mountain, ACT
Bookings: ESSENTIAL via this link
Australian National Insect Collection - Tour
Hosted by: Heritage Festival Event - LIMITED NUMBERS
Tuesday 17 April 2018
When: Tuesday 17 April, 1.00 - 2.00 pm
Where: North Science, CSIRO Black Mountain, ACT
Bookings: ESSENTIAL via this link
Andrew Pike: Adventures in the Film Trade; A Pictorial Presentaton
Hosted by: Friends of the National Film and Sound Archives
Friday 20 April 2018
For U3A members with an interest in films, Andrew Pike will take us on a journey through the Australian film trade, viewed from the perspective of a Canberra-based distributor and exhibitor. As the principal of distribution company Ronin Films, and the operator of the fondly remembered Electric Shadows cinemas, Andrew's pictorial presentation focuses on what he describes as the ‘bizarre and forgotten’ aspects of the field. There will be opportunity for questions and answers.
When: Friday 20 April, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Where: Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG)
Cost: Gold coin donation at the door
Further details: Sue Terry on 0419 417 510
Advance Care Planning Information Session
Hosted by: COTA ACT
Wednesday 9 May 2018
COTA ACT is working with the ACT government to provide information on Advance Care Planning (ACP) concepts, including completed Enduring Power of Attorney.
- If you were very unwell and not able to communicate your preferences to others, who would you want to speak for you? What would you want them to say?
- Advance Care Planning helps to ensure that your loved ones and your doctors know what your health and personal preferences really are.
When: Wednesday 9 May, 1:30-3:30pm
Where: Hughes Community Centre Hall
Light refreshments provided; for catering purposes please
RSVP: COTA ACT on 6282 3777
Canberra Spinners & Weavers - Workshops
Various dates: February - June 2018
Venue: Textile Works, 70 MacLaurin Crescent, Chifley.
Further Details & Registration: CSW website here or by email to
Note: Membership of Canberra Spinners and Weavers is not required to join the workshops.
18-2 Introduction to Spinning
Tutors: Susan Weisser, Leigh Casey
Mondays: 30 April - 21 May (Evenings)
18-3 Natural Dyeing: “Colours of Canberra”
Tutor: Sally Blake
Weekend: 5 - 6 May (9:30-4:00)
18-4 Experimental Knitting: "Random, Feral, & Seemingly Chaotic”
Tutors: Lynne Johnson & Jenny Harber
Sundays 17 & 24 June (9.30-4.00)
18-5 Two Tie (Summer & Winter Weave)
Tutor: Kay Faulkner
Friday - Saturday 8 - 9 June (9:30-4:00)
18-6 Basketry - Random Weave Natural Fibres (Memory Vessels)
Tutor: Ann McMahon
Weekend: 30 June - 1 July (9.30-4:00)