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Arts and Film

Course Description Venue Status Course dates Frequency
AF127.01
Art at Cook
Open to artists who enjoy working as a group. With various mediums and genres. Helping each other on the creation of their... Cook CH Rm 2 Waiting List 29/01/2024
(Monday)
to 16/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:30 pm)
AF077.07
Art at Flynn
A painting and drawing group which explores a wide range of genres and mediums. Subjects which the group works on are chosen... Flynn CH Rms 3+4 Limited Vacancies 01/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 12/12/2024
Weekly
(1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
AF129.01
Art, Fun and Friendship
An established group whose members work in various media, lead by Bron King as tutor. Individual help is given to all members,... Nellie Hall, at Melba shops Vacancies 28/05/2024
(Tuesday)
to 17/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 1:00 pm)
AF029.36
Art Workshop 1
This is an established group working in a variety of media under the tutelage of Jill Mail, who has a particular expertise... Uniting Church, Curtin, Tidbinbilla Room Limited Vacancies 30/01/2024
(Tuesday)
to 10/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
AF029.37
Art Workshop 2
This is an established group working in a wide variety of media. Members decide their subjects and approaches. There is no... Uniting Church Tidbinbilla Room, Curtin Limited Vacancies 30/01/2024
(Tuesday)
to 10/12/2024
Weekly
(12:30 pm - 3:00 pm)
AF029.38
Art Workshop 3
This is an established group working in a wide variety of media. The participants decide the content of the course, facilitated... Uniting Church Hall, Curtin Limited Vacancies 30/01/2024
(Tuesday)
to 10/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
AF029.39
Art Workshop 4
This is an established group using a wide variety of media. The participants decide the content of course, facilitated by... Uniting Church Hall, Curtin Limited Vacancies 30/01/2024
(Tuesday)
to 10/12/2024
Weekly
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
AF014.16
Classics of the Cinema
To introduce, view and discuss a wide variety of films, focussing on classics from 1930's to the present. Southern Cross Club, Woden Limited Vacancies 15/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 28/11/2024
Weekly
(1:45 pm - 3:45 pm)
AF046.10
Drawing for Pleasure
This course is for beginners who enjoy drawing and wish to improve their drawing skills at their own pace. The course structure... Cook CH Rm 2 Vacancies 01/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 12/12/2024
Weekly
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
AF025.32
Make a Mark 4
A self-managed group of relatively experienced artists (no tutor) with a focus on projects that provide paintings to charities... Cook CH Rm 3 Limited Vacancies 02/02/2024
(Friday)
to 13/12/2024
Weekly
(1:00 pm - 3:30 pm)
AF068.08
Monday Films
View a film to be followed by refreshments and discussion at a nearby café. Check your email on the previous Thursday for... Dendy Cinemas Civic Vacancies 19/02/2024
(Monday)
to 18/11/2024
Monthly
(10:00 am - 01:30 pm)
AF107.03
Photography Group
The Group's focus will be on the enjoyment of photography as a hobby and learning the art and craft of making interesting... Cook CH Rm 3 Waiting List 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 03/12/2024
Monthly
(10:00 am - 12:30 pm)
AF122.02
Sharing Films in 2024
Individuals or small groups will present film/s they wish to explore. The course starts in Term 1 and if successful will... Clubhouse At The Henry Retirement Village, Higgins Vacancies 07/02/2024
(Wednesday)
to 11/12/2024
Weekly
(1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
AF007.13
Yass U3A Art Group
A group of like-minded artists at all levels, enjoying each other's company, and assisting each other's progress. Participants... Yass Lawn Tennis Club, Fifield Lane Waiting List 08/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 12/12/2024
Weekly
(12:15 pm - 3:00 pm)

Computers and Digital Technology

Course Description Venue Status Course dates Frequency
CS045.04
Creative Computing Workshop for Seniors (using "Scratch 3.0")
IMPORTANT: Please note that this is a single workshop that is repeated throughout the year; it is not a series of workshops.... Cook CH Rm 1 Vacancies 03/02/2024
(Saturday)
to 05/10/2024
One-day
(10:00 am - 1:00 pm)

Current Affairs

Course Description Venue Status Course dates Frequency
CUA055.06
Contemporary Issues Book Group
Members meet monthly to discuss a significant non-fiction book, journal edition or essay on a topical issue. Members collectively... U3A Member's Homes With Public Liability Insurance, In Rotation Waiting List 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 03/12/2024
Monthly
(1:45 pm - 3:45 pm)
CUA066.04
Conversations with the Famous and not so Famous (VIRTUAL COURSE)
On a mostly fortnightly basis this "zoom" based course offers an intimate conversation with a prominent Canberran, and on... Zoom Vacancies 23/02/2024
(Friday)
to 08/11/2024
Fortnightly
(10:00 am - 11:00 am)
CUA041.17
Course 1: Understanding your Superannuation (ALSO VIRTUAL)
Superannuation is your second biggest lifetime investment, after your home. Like looking after your home, you need to look... Cook CH Rm 1 Vacancies 10/09/2024
(Tuesday)
to 19/11/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
CUA045.17
Course 2: Managing Your Retirement Investments - (VIRTUAL COURSE)
This course follows on from Course 1: Understanding your Superannuation. It is focused on deeper understanding of how each... ZOOM Vacancies 10/09/2024
(Tuesday)
to 19/11/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
CUA009.16
Current Affairs, Belconnen/Northside
This is a continuing course with guest speakers every week covering international, national and local topics. Ainslie Football Club 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie 2602 Waiting List 31/01/2024
(Wednesday)
to 04/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
CUA035.11
Current Affairs - Book Discussions
The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a non-fiction book or essay on a topical issue. Members propose... In Each Other's Homes Limited Vacancies 13/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 12/11/2024
Monthly
(2:00 pm - 3:45 pm)
CUA001.16
Current Affairs - Goodwin Village Farrer
Current Affairs with a membership of 35-60. Usually there is a Guest Speaker with Q&A; many Guest Speakers from ANU, also... Goodwin Village, Marshall St, Farrer Vacancies 07/02/2024
(Wednesday)
to 11/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
CUA002.16
Current Affairs, Hughes
We are a group of mature people interested in what is going on in the world around us. The Convenors (Garry Davis and Hamish... Baptist Church, Groom St, Hughes Vacancies 07/02/2024
(Wednesday)
to 11/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
CUA004.16
Current Affairs, Woden/Weston Creek
A participative discussion group covering current political and social issues at local, national and international levels.... Canberra Raiders Club, 1 Liardet St, Weston Vacancies 30/01/2024
(Tuesday)
to 03/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
CUA015.15
Discussing "Dissent"
"Discussing Dissent" was set up 30 years ago to discuss articles from a now defunct magazine called Dissent. Today it... Wesley Music Centre, Forrest Vacancies 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 17/12/2024
Weekly
(09:30 am - 12:00 noon)
CUA083.01
Reading Australian First Nations' Writers
Do you want to learn more about the past and present experiences of Australian First Nations' Peoples? Join this group to... Griffith Neighbourhood Hall, Griffith Shops Waiting List 04/03/2024
(Monday)
to 02/12/2024
Monthly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
CUA011.15
The World of Issues, Ideas and Opinion, Group 2 (VIRTUAL COURSE)
Each week a group member chairs our informal discussion on 3-4 articles chosen by the Chair and available online. Discussion... VIRTUAL COURSE Vacancies 01/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 05/12/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
CUA078.04
Tuggeranong Current Affairs
This course will examine both international and domestic trends and themes driving our world. Various books, articles and... Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club, 101 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway Vacancies 17/10/2024
(Thursday)
to 05/12/2024
Weekly
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)

English Language and Literature

Course Description Venue Status Course dates Frequency
ELL129.01
Ainslie Book Group A
Monthly book group. Suggest books, read, present and discuss. Ainslie Football Club Limited Vacancies 12/06/2024
(Wednesday)
to 11/12/2024
Monthly
(10:00 am - 12:15 pm)
ELL120.03
Books@Cook
The group will meet monthly to discuss critically acclaimed contemporary fiction, such as outstanding 20th Century literature... Cook CH Rm 2 Waiting List 31/01/2024
(Wednesday)
to 27/11/2024
Monthly
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
ELL014.16
Booktalk
If you enjoy reading and discussing books this course may well appeal. Course participants progressively compile a reading... Canberra Seniors Centre, Turner Waiting List 13/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 10/12/2024
Monthly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
ELL104.06
Chinese Culture Through Literature And Film
Today, two very different ideologies vie for world dominance, those of the USA and China. What is China like? We try to answer... Cook CH Rm 2 Vacancies 07/02/2024
(Wednesday)
to 18/12/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
ELL078.11
Crime Fiction - Discussion Group
Crime fiction is explored by having sessions on topics , authors and/or subgenres with a reading guide. Discussions each... Flynn CH Rm 2 Vacancies 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 03/12/2024
Monthly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
ELL073.13
Discovery Readers Group
Are you a book enthusiast who enjoys reading and engaging in book discussions but are hesitant to join traditional book clubs... Flynn CH Rm 2 Limited Vacancies 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 17/12/2024
Fortnightly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
ELL003.16
Enjoying Literature
Our long-established self-directed weekly group enjoys discussing various forms of the written word: from recent Australian... Cook CH Rm 3 Vacancies 01/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 19/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
ELL024.16
Just Writing
Do you love to write - Poetry, Prose, Fiction, Non Fiction? Our group is friendly and supportive. Whilst formal instruction... Cook CH Rm 3 Limited Vacancies 19/02/2024
(Monday)
to 18/11/2024
Monthly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
ELL029.16
Northside Book Group No 1
Members participate in the choice of books to read each month from a list provided by the ACT Library's "Read Around Canberra"... Flynn CH Rm 1 Waiting List 19/02/2024
(Monday)
to 18/11/2024
Monthly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
ELL116.04
Play Reading for Pleasure (Mawson)
Participants have the opportunity to select a play, which is reading sessions. Occasionally, participants view a video of... Mawson Club Vacancies 05/02/2024
(Monday)
to 16/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
ELL020.16
Play Reading (Woden)
A friendly group who enjoy reading plays of all genres. Plays are selected by group members who may choose to present their... Woden Seniors Club Limited Vacancies 08/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 28/11/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
ELL085.11
Poetry Appreciation (VIRTUAL COURSE)
The members of the course study, discuss and enjoy poetry, traditional and contemporary. We look at the poetry of individual... VIRTUAL COURSE Vacancies 07/02/2024
(Wednesday)
to 18/12/2024
Fortnightly
(2:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
ELL130.01
Printing and Publishing Resources for Independent Writers
This session provides a general introduction to key resources that writers may find of use if they are interested in independently... Cook CH Rm 1 Vacancies 11/10/2024
(Friday)
to 11/10/2024
One-day
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
ELL011.16
Reading Shakespeare
This is a self directing group with individual members presenting and leading the discussion on a play. We endeavour to... Hughes CC Rm 2 Waiting List 02/02/2024
(Friday)
to 06/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
ELL005.16
Reading Shakespeare for Pleasure
A self-directing group for reading and discussion, with some films being shown. An ongoing group. Baptist Church, Groom St, Hughes Waiting List 02/02/2024
(Friday)
to 06/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
ELL097.08
Science Fiction / Fantasy Book Group
We are a friendly group who love reading science fiction / fantasy / speculative fiction and enjoy sharing our favourite... Flynn CH Rm 2 Vacancies 13/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 10/12/2024
Monthly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
ELL058.14
"The Play's the Thing!"
Study, reading and discussion of plays from Sophocles to Andrew Bovell. Full participation of group members and leadership... Flynn CH Rm 2 On Hold 16/10/2024
(Wednesday)
to 04/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
ELL021.16
Tuesday Book Group
We aim to read two books a month. These are suggested by members and each takes a turn to present a book to the group. The... U3A Member's Homes With Public Liability Insurance, In Rotation Limited Vacancies 13/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 10/12/2024
Monthly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
ELL081.11
Turner Books
Turner Books meets on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss a book we have all read in the previous month. Books are... Ainslie Church of Christ Limited Vacancies 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 03/12/2024
Monthly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
ELL008.16
Weston Creek Book Club
Members discuss on a weekly basis either a fiction or non fiction book from a list of books as nominated by members and on... Canberra Irish Club, Weston Creek Vacancies 12/02/2024
(Monday)
to 11/11/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
ELL099.08
What's So Good About Shakespeare?
This is a continuing course exploring the plays of Shakespeare. Since beginning in 2018 we have covered 20 plays so we're... The Henry (retirement Village), Fullagar Street, Higgins, ACT Waiting List 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 17/12/2024
Weekly
(10:30 am - 12:30 pm)
ELL006.16
Write Word Memoirs
We are a group of writers who focus on memoir writing. We meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month to share our writing.... Canberra Irish Club, Weston Creek Limited Vacancies 13/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 26/11/2024
Fortnightly
(1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)

History

Course Description Venue Status Course dates Frequency
H254.01
100 Years of American Politics
As the 2024 presidential race reaches its conclusion, this course will track the political history of America in the 20th... Flynn CH Rms 3+4 Waiting List 15/10/2024
(Tuesday)
to 10/12/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:15 pm)
H254.02
100 Years of American Politics (Monday Group)
As the 2024 presidential race reaches its conclusion, this course will track the political history of America in the 20th... Flynn CH Rms 3+4 Vacancies 14/10/2024
(Monday)
to 09/12/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:15 pm)
H021.16
Aspects of Military History
The course, which is run as an adjunct to the activities of the Military Historical Society of Australia, addresses different... Southern Cross Club Jamison Vacancies 01/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 12/12/2024
Weekly
(2:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
H010.16
Australian History 'A' Group
History of Australia from Prehistory to European settlement to recent times. Topics covered include Art, Architecture, Antiques,... Hughes CC Rm 3 Waiting List 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 26/11/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
H002.16
Australian History - Dickson Group
Learn more about the people, places and events which make up Australian History. Class members and visiting speakers present... Baptist Church, Cowper Street Dickson. Vacancies 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 03/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
H145.10
Australian Sporting History
A wide ranging series of talks on various aspects of Australian sporting history, including speakers from the Australian... Baptist Church, Groom St, Hughes Vacancies 06/03/2024
(Wednesday)
to 27/11/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
H217.08
Curious Minds
We meet to hear talks prepared and delivered by volunteers from the group (or guest speaker). While these usually take the... Baptist Church, Groom St, Hughes Vacancies 15/03/2024
(Friday)
to 29/11/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
H236.02
History of the Byzantine Empire (330-1453)
This course explores the 1100-year history of the magnificent Byzantine Empire. We'll study emperors like Constantine, Theodosius... Hughes CC Rm 3 Waiting List 18/10/2024
(Friday)
to 20/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
H253.01
The American Civil War 1861-1865
This twelve-week lecture-based course will examine the causes, nature and consequences of the American Civil War. As well... Hughes CC Rm 3 Waiting List 04/09/2024
(Wednesday)
to 04/12/2024
Weekly
(09:45 am - 12:00 noon)
H252.01
The Murray Darling Basin - Past and Future
Focusing on the Murray-Darling Basin this four-week course will look at the histories of New South Wales, Victoria, South... Hughes CC Rm 2 Vacancies 05/11/2024
(Tuesday)
to 26/11/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
H247.01
Traveller's Tales - COLLAGE OF AUSTRALIAN JOURNEYS
We will travel the Kimberley Coast by vessel from Broome to Darwin and visit several aboriginal sites as well as become immersed... Hughes CC Hall Vacancies 18/09/2024
(Wednesday)
to 09/10/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)

Languages

Course Description Venue Status Course dates Frequency
L003.16
Advanced French
This course involves practice of French through listening, reading, grammar exercises for revision, and conversation. We... Canberra Raiders Club, 1 Liardet St, Weston Vacancies 02/02/2024
(Friday)
to 13/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
L076.10
Arabic Continuing
The course is designed for those students who have studied Arabic previously. It will cover reading, writing and conversation... Cook CH Rm 1 Vacancies 29/01/2024
(Monday)
to 09/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
L154.01
Arabic Conversation for Beginners
This course teaches Modern Standard Arabic. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Lessons follow a simple conversational... Hughes CC Rm 2 Vacancies 06/05/2024
(Monday)
to 16/12/2024
Weekly
(12:30 pm - 2:30 pm)
L071.09
Continuing Italian - Fridays
This class focusses on oral language through conversation, dictation and occasional other exercises to clarify grammatical... Burns Club 28 Kett St KAMBAH Waiting List 02/02/2024
(Friday)
to 29/11/2024
Weekly
(1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
L006.17
Continuing Italian - Mondays
This class focusses on oral language through conversation, dictation and occasional other exercises to clarify grammatical... Burns Club 28 Kett St KAMBAH Vacancies 05/02/2024
(Monday)
to 25/11/2024
Weekly
(10:30 am - 12:30 pm)
L123.06
Conversation and Writing in Spanish
In a friendly and supportive environment learn to write short stories and have simple conversations. This course is for students... Cook CH Rm 1 Vacancies 08/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 12/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
L122.06
Conversation Spanish Two
This conversation class is suitable for students who already have a good knowledge of Spanish. The emphasis of the course... Flynn CH Rm 1 Limited Vacancies 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 26/11/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
L153.01
Elementary French
This course is targeted at those who have some very basic knowledge of French, e.g. you already know the difference between... Hughes CC Rm 2 Waiting List 05/03/2024
(Tuesday)
to 03/12/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
L131.04
French Conversation
Informal conversation for members who have some knowledge of the French language. Participants will be expected to understand... Cook CH Rm 3 Vacancies 05/02/2024
(Monday)
to 25/11/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
L144.06
French Conversation Group
French conversation for those who are confident, if rusty, in French conversation. This is not a course of instruction. It... Urambi Village Community Centre, Crozier Cct, Kambah Vacancies 07/02/2024
(Wednesday)
to 11/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 11:30 am)
L144.07
French Conversation Group
French conversation for those who are confident, if rusty, in French conversation. This is not a course of instruction. It... Urambi Village Community Centre, Crozier Cct, Kambah Vacancies 24/04/2024
(Wednesday)
to 18/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 10:30 am)
L118.09
French (Intermediate)
This course targets intermediate level French learners. Participants are expected to be able to understand and participate... Hughes CC Rm 3 Waiting List 05/02/2024
(Monday)
to 16/12/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
L020.16
French : Intermediate to Advanced
A continuing course for those who have a good knowledge of French and wish to develop confidence in language skills while... Hughes CC Rm 3 Vacancies 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 26/11/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
L132.05
German Conversation - Intermediate/Advanced
Conversation only – no formal instruction Participants are encouraged to give a short presentation in German each week... Harmonie German Club, 49 Jerrabomberra Ave, Narrabundah Limited Vacancies 05/02/2024
(Monday)
to 09/12/2024
Weekly
(5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
L045.38
Indonesian 1 - Elementary
This course caters for those with some existing knowledge of the Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian language) at the elementary... Cook CH Rm 1 Limited Vacancies 09/02/2024
(Friday)
to 06/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
L045.39
Indonesian 2 - Intermediate
This course provides for continuing study of the language and cultures of Indonesia beyond elementary level. Participants... Cook CH Rm 3 Waiting List 09/02/2024
(Friday)
to 06/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
L045.40
Indonesian 3 - Advanced
This course is aimed at those who are reasonably fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, and who wish to practise listening, speaking... Cook CH Rm 2 Limited Vacancies 09/02/2024
(Friday)
to 06/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
L114.06
Intermediate French
A continuing course for people seeking to retrieve the French they have previously learned from wherever it lurks in their... Urambi Village Community Centre, Crozier Cct, Kambah Vacancies 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 10/12/2024
Weekly
(10:30 am - 12:00 noon)
L054.14
Intermediate French Conversation
Good intermediate knowledge of French required. Hughes CC Rm 2 Limited Vacancies 05/02/2024
(Monday)
to 09/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
L080.09
Intermediate French Conversation Belconnen (formerly French Conversation U3A North South Study Group)
An ongoing group for those who can converse comfortably in French on topics of personal interest, and on current affairs... Southern Cross Club Jamison Waiting List 22/01/2024
(Monday)
to 16/12/2024
Weekly
(9:45 am - 11:45 am)
L082.10
Intermediate Spanish 4
This course is for students who have been studying Spanish for at least four years, having good knowledge and fluency but... Flynn CH Rm 1 Waiting List 08/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 05/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
L105.06
Japanese III (Advanced) - VIRTUAL COURSE
Japanese conversation, writing, reading and culture. VIRTUAL COURSE Vacancies 09/02/2024
(Friday)
to 29/11/2024
Weekly
(12:00 noon - 1:30 pm)
L126.06
Latin Grammar Stage 1 Year 2
This is the second year of a three year beginner's Latin course. It is suitable for people who studied Latin at school... Southern Cross Club, Woden Vacancies 08/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 12/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
L116.06
Latin Reading B (INITIALLY VIRTUAL COURSE)
This Course is designed to strengthen fluency in reading Latin. This will involve expansion of vocabulary and close analysis... Southern Cross Club, Woden Vacancies 05/02/2024
(Monday)
to 09/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
L067.11
Latin Reading C (VIRTUAL COURSE)
This course reads texts by classical authors. Participants need to have the ability to read a passage of Latin with the... VIRTUAL COURSE Vacancies 05/02/2024
(Monday)
to 09/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
L134.04
Latin Reading D
This reading group would suit those still becoming acquainted with Latin or who are returning to it after a long absence.... Southern Cross Club, Woden Vacancies 05/02/2024
(Monday)
to 02/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
L062.14
Let's Sing in Spanish 2nd Semester 2024
This is an informal fortnightly meeting to sing popular Spanish songs with the purpose to help those that are learning Spanish... St. James Church, Curtin - Brindabella Room Vacancies 23/07/2024
(Tuesday)
to 03/12/2024
Fortnightly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
L148.03
Mandarin Beginners (VIRTUAL COURSE)
Although this group has been running for over 4 years and has covered basic vocabulary and grammar it is slow paced and friendly.... VIRTUAL COURSE Vacancies 01/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 12/12/2024
Weekly
(1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
L125.05
Mandarin - Intermediate
Students have been studying for up to 5 years. Completed Hanban Book 1. Concurrently studying Hello Chinese app, and Hanban... Southern Cross Club Jamison Vacancies 29/01/2024
(Monday)
to 09/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 11:30 am)
L113.06
Marugoto Japanese – (Monday Continuing Course)
This is a course in basic spoken and written Japanese and covers Marugoto Level A1 (from Lesson 11) and continues L113.05.... Flynn CH Rm 2 Waiting List 29/01/2024
(Monday)
to 16/12/2024
Weekly
(10:30 am - 12:30 pm)
L133.07
Modern Standard Arabic 1
This course offers an introduction to Modern Standard Arabic. It is aimed at beginners. Classes will cover reading writing... Cook CH Rm 1 Vacancies 29/01/2024
(Monday)
to 09/12/2024
Weekly
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
L015.16
Reviving and Expanding your German
Participants should know basic German grammar and possess a basic vocabulary. Through conversation and by reading German... Baptist Church, Groom St, Hughes Limited Vacancies 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 10/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
L024.15
Spanish Conversation- Advanced
This course is for those with a good knowledge of Spanish. Although it may include reading, its primary focus is conversation.... Cook CH Rm 3 Limited Vacancies 07/02/2024
(Wednesday)
to 27/11/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
L151.02
Spanish Conversation - Advanced (South Side)
Spanish conversation. Participants are expected to have a reasonable level of fluency. The course is intended to maintain... Canberra Raiders Club, 1 Liardet St, Weston Vacancies 07/02/2024
(Wednesday)
to 04/12/2024
Weekly
(4:00 pm - 6:00 pm)

Music

Course Description Venue Status Course dates Frequency
M010.16
Brindabella Orchestra
We are a friendly inclusive group of amateur musicians who enjoy playing a range of orchestral music. We aim to present three... Weston Creek Community Centre Vacancies 03/02/2024
(Saturday)
to 07/12/2024
Weekly
(9:15 am - 12:00 noon)
M012.16
Conchordia Choir
The Conchordia Choir is a friendly fun-loving women's choir singing 2 and 3 part harmonies and rehearsing weekly during school... Mosaic Baptist Church, Evatt Vacancies 31/01/2024
(Wednesday)
to 11/12/2024
Weekly
(1:30 pm - 3:00 pm)
M101.07
From Notes to Music - Recorder Ensemble Playing
This course is for experienced recorder players interested in further developing their ensemble playing techniques. Emphasis... Wesley Music Centre, Forrest Waiting List 02/02/2024
(Friday)
to 13/12/2024
Weekly
(09:45 am - 12:00 noon)
M073.13
Guitar Play Along
The group comprises guitarists at experienced beginner level, or at intermediate level. We play a variety of music from classical,... Hughes CC Rm 3 Waiting List 07/02/2024
(Wednesday)
to 18/12/2024
Weekly
(1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
M013.15
Harmonia Monday U3A Choral Studies.
We are a 4 part (SATB) choral studies group with two leaders, Oliver Raymond and Sheila Thompson, singing a wide variety... Yarralumla Uniting Church Vacancies 05/02/2024
(Monday)
to 25/11/2024
Weekly
(09:30 am - 12:00 noon)
M056.14
Jazz Appreciation Group (JAG)
Members are encouraged to make presentations on jazz topics, such as musicians, singers, bands, styles, eras etc. However,... Canberra Raiders Club, 1 Liardet St, Weston Vacancies 01/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 19/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:15 pm)
M106.14
Modern Folk Singalong Group aka The Flynn Troubadours
We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month for two hours of playing and singing popular folk songs from the 50's,... Flynn CH Rms 3+4 Vacancies 07/08/2024
(Wednesday)
to 20/11/2024
Fortnightly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
M005.16
Musical Theatre Appreciation
The class meets weekly to watch a film or other presentation. The presentations are usually Musical Theatre, Operettas, Operas... Canberra Irish Club, Weston Creek Vacancies 29/01/2024
(Monday)
to 02/12/2024
Weekly
(10:15 am - 1:00 pm)
M021.16
Music Appreciation
For those who enjoy listening to music, mainly classical, and would like to expand their experience. A wide range of music... Quaker Meeting House, Cnr Condamine & Bent Sts Turner Vacancies 31/01/2024
(Wednesday)
to 27/11/2024
Weekly
(1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
M054.15
Music Makers
We are an inclusive and friendly group of singers and instrumentalists who meet two or three times a month to play an eclectic... Hughes CC Rm 3 Vacancies 02/02/2024
(Friday)
to 20/12/2024
Fortnightly
(1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
M093.14
Popular Music Course - Artists of Our Time (VIRTUAL COURSE)
Covers genres of popular, jazz, gospel, rock'n'roll et al. Course is run on a personal level where I recall performances... VIRTUAL COURSE Vacancies 21/08/2024
(Wednesday)
to 27/11/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 1:00 pm)
M092.08
Recorder Ensemble 'Sarabande' (Intermediate)
This is a happy and friendly band of recorder players with intermediate skills. Students receive carefully guided, stress-free... Private home in Woden Limited Vacancies 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 03/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:30 pm)
M007.16
Recorder Orchestra
This friendly group of experienced players enjoys a wide selection of recorder orchestral music. We have all ten sizes of... Woden Seniors Club Vacancies 07/02/2024
(Wednesday)
to 04/12/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
M087.10
Recorder Rondo
Music is food for the soul. At Recorder Rondo each Thursday morning, we meet to enjoy playing music from baroque to jazz,... Weston Neighbourhood Hall 6 Gritten St Weston Vacancies 08/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 12/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
M124.02
Talks of Note: Musical Reflections. Semester 2. A journey across genres presented by the ANU Community Music Centre
The second semester of this dynamic and engaging series of lectures will feature a variety of informative and interesting... Athenaeum, School of Music, William Herbert Place, ANU, Canberra Vacancies 22/08/2024
(Thursday)
to 13/11/2024
Monthly
(11:00 am - 12:30 pm)
M119.02
The seminal years of popular music – 1955 to 1980
The course concentrates on the development of pop music between 1954 and 1980 ...though not confined to that period. The... Yowani Country Club, Northbourne Avenue Vacancies 16/02/2024
(Friday)
to 15/11/2024
Fortnightly
(2:00 pm - 4:30 pm)
M125.01
U3A Ukulele Fun group
A fun ukulele sing-along. Suitable for beginners and fun lovers to keep their skills humming. Hughes CC Rm 2 Vacancies 03/04/2024
(Wednesday)
to 18/12/2024
Weekly
(12:15 pm - 1:45 pm)
M008.15
U3A Warrani Chorale
Ladies choir, singing different styles of music. A focus is placed on developing vocal and choral skills. 2-3 performances... Yarralumla Uniting Church Vacancies 07/02/2024
(Wednesday)
to 27/11/2024
Weekly
(9:45 am - 12:00 noon)
M126.01
Ukulele: Feeling the Music
This course is intended for ukers who want to improve their ability to play songs without having to look all the time at... Hughes CC Rm 2 Vacancies 16/10/2024
(Wednesday)
to 11/12/2024
Weekly
(2:15 pm - 4:00 pm)
M090.28
Ukulele for Beginners - Term 4
The course is designed for people who would like to play the ukulele but don't know where to start. This easy paced program... Hughes CC Rm 2 Vacancies 16/10/2024
(Wednesday)
to 20/11/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
M116.04
World Music - A Journey Through Music Diversity
The course is intended as an introduction to the music of other cultures. The assumption is that people who participate will... Hughes CC Rm 3 Vacancies 23/02/2024
(Friday)
to 22/11/2024
Monthly
(1:30 pm - 4:00 pm)

Philosophy and Religion

Course Description Venue Status Course dates Frequency
PR043.01
'Infinity' as a Universal and Unifying Concept
The word 'Infinity' appears in multiple languages, academic disciplines, and spiritual beliefs, suggesting that it is... Cook CH Rm 1 Vacancies 25/10/2024
(Friday)
to 25/10/2024
One-day
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
PR036.05
The Philosopher's Cafe
A moderated discussion of articles and book extracts exploring issues in philosophy, which will look at ideas, challenges... Hughes CC Rm 2 Waiting List 01/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 21/11/2024
Fortnightly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
PR036.06
The Philosopher's Cafe (2)
A moderated discussion of articles and book extracts exploring issues in philosophy, which will look at ideas, challenges... Hughes CC Rm 2 Waiting List 08/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 29/11/2024
Fortnightly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)

Recreational

Course Description Venue Status Course dates Frequency
R056.10
Argentine Tango Appreciation
Introduction to Argentine Tango, musicality and tango timing with the basic steps. Southern Cross Club, Woden Vacancies 03/02/2024
(Saturday)
to 23/11/2024
Weekly
(10:30 am - 12:00 noon)
R111.09
Call to the Barre - Barre Exercise Class for all levels- Class 1
Barre is a mix of ballet, pilates & yoga exercises. The certified instructor (me) sets the full body workout to music that... Kaleen Community Hall, 28 Georgina Cres, Kaleen ACT Vacancies 16/10/2024
(Wednesday)
to 20/11/2024
Weekly
(10:30 am - 11:15 am)
R111.10
Call to the Barre - Barre Exercise Class for all levels- Class 2
Barre is a mix of ballet, pilates & yoga exercises. The certified instructor (me) sets the full body workout to music that... Kaleen Community Hall, 28 Georgina Cres, Kaleen ACT Vacancies 16/10/2024
(Wednesday)
to 20/11/2024
Weekly
(11:30 am - 12:15 pm)
R100.03
Continuing Cryptic Crosswords - Hughes
Continuing Cryptic Crosswords at Hughes for experienced crossworders only. This is a self-organised course without a teacher,... Hughes CC Rm 3 Vacancies 09/02/2024
(Friday)
to 13/12/2024
Monthly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
R113.01
Continuing Cryptic Crossword Skills
Participants need to have some experience with cryptic crosswords. This is not a course for complete beginners though guidance... Flynn CH Rms 3+4 Vacancies 13/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 03/12/2024
Fortnightly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
R046.10
Crafty Times
Participants bring unfinished projects or start a new craft in a friendly and helpful environment Canberra Irish Club, Weston Creek Vacancies 07/02/2024
(Wednesday)
to 04/12/2024
Weekly
(1:30 pm - 3:00 pm)
R071.06
Historical Dance
In 2024 we'll be continuing to explore the dances of the medieval, Elizabethan and Jane Austen periods. There will be new... Yarralumla Uniting Church Vacancies 02/02/2024
(Friday)
to 13/12/2024
Weekly
(11:00 am - 1:00 pm)
R018.14
Mahjong (Northside) - Thursday
This is a course for experienced players, but we do have classes for beginners from time to time. (Contact Pauline Young... Belconnen Bowling Club Beetaloo Street, Hawker Waiting List 04/01/2024
(Thursday)
to 19/12/2024
Weekly
(09:00 am - 12:00 noon)
R016.15
Mahjong (Northside) - Tuesday
This is a continuing course in Mahjong. The Western Mahjong game is played. If you have played the Chinese game in the past,... Belconnen Bowling Club Beetaloo Street, Hawker Waiting List 30/01/2024
(Tuesday)
to 10/12/2024
Weekly
(09:00 am - 12:00 noon)
R003.16
Monday MAHJONG Group
A recreation course of Mahjong using the book "The Mahjong Player's Companion" by Patricia A. Thompson and Betty Maloney... Southern Cross Club, Woden Vacancies 29/01/2024
(Monday)
to 09/12/2024
Weekly
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
R092.04
NRL (National Rugby League) This Week
The course runs like a current affairs discussion group but focusing on both on field and off field matters in the National... Shout – Meeting Room Building 1, Collett Place Pearce ACT Vacancies 01/03/2024
(Friday)
to 04/10/2024
Weekly
(09:15 am - 11:15 am)
R116.01
Qigong for Beginners
This course teaches some basic qigong movements. Qigong helps to achieve mental and physical wellbeing by gentle movement,... Hughes CC Rm 2 & 3 Waiting List 15/10/2024
(Tuesday)
to 10/12/2024
Weekly
(12:15 pm - 1:15 pm)
R062.24
Restorative Yoga Term 3 October-December
Restorative Yoga is a relaxing style of practice to help improve physical, emotional and mental health, to recover from stress,... Flynn Community Hub Hall. Waiting List 04/10/2024
(Friday)
to 06/12/2024
Weekly
(10:30 am - 12:00 noon)
R052.13
Scottish Country Dancing
Join us throughout the year for a bit of fun and dancing! This is a course for beginners and not so beginners. Scottish... North Canberra Baptist Church, 17 Condamine Street, Turner Vacancies 01/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 12/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
R109.02
Social Board Games and Cards
Join like-minded people for a few hours to play board games or cards. A fun, social opportunity to play old favourites or... Hughes CC Rm 3 Vacancies 08/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 12/12/2024
2nd and 4th Thursdays in the month
(1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
R038.10
Social Scrabble
Social Scrabble. No competition. Suitable for all abilities. We meet on Mondays, 2 pm to 4 pm, all year. Costs cover room... Curtin Uniting Church Hall Vacancies 15/01/2024
(Monday)
to 16/12/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
R098.03
Tai Chi 101 Monday 16:30
1 A beginner's course in Tai Chi, starting with TCA1 & TCA2, developed by Dr Paul Lam with medical & arthritis experts.... Flynn CH Rms 3+4 On Hold 05/02/2024
(Monday)
to 16/12/2024
Weekly
(4:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
R112.01
Tai Chi 101 Thursday 16:30
A beginner's course in Tai Chi, starting with TCA1 and TCA2, developed by Dr Paul Lam with medical & arthritis experts.... Flynn CH Rms 3+4 On Hold 01/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 19/12/2024
Weekly
(4:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
R091.04
Tai Chi for Health – Level 1
This is a Tai Chi course for students with little or no TC experience in Sun and Yang styles. A good sense of balance is... Dance Development Centre, 55 Crofts Crescent, Spence, ACT Vacancies 01/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 12/12/2024
Weekly
(9:00 am - 10:00 am)
R096.03
Tai Chi for Health – Level 2
This is a Tai Chi course for students with some TC experience in Sun and Yang styles. The course includes Tai Chi for Arthritis,... Dance Development Centre, 55 Crofts Crescent, Spence, ACT Vacancies 01/02/2024
(Thursday)
to 12/12/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 11:00 am)
R097.03
Tai Chi for Health – Level 3
This is a Tai Chi course for students with substantial TC experience in Sun and Yang styles. The course includes Tai Chi... Dance Development Centre, 55 Crofts Crescent, Spence, ACT Vacancies 02/02/2024
(Friday)
to 13/12/2024
Weekly
(9:30 am - 10:30 am)
R115.01
Ukulele Thursday Special
An inclusive Ukulele fun loving and singing group. Meeting 1st and 3rd Thursdays 12.30 - 2.00 pm Hughes CC Rm 3 Vacancies 18/07/2024
(Thursday)
to 19/12/2024
1st and 3rd Thursdays in the month
(12:30 pm - 2:00 pm)

Science, Health & Environment

Course Description Venue Status Course dates Frequency
SHE061.18
DNA
DNA is frequently in the news and even more so in this covid era. We are now used to hearing terms such as PCR and genomic... Cook CH Rm 1 Waiting List 12/09/2024
(Thursday)
to 17/10/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
SHE058.03
Energy Supply for Growth & Managing Climate Change: Can it be done?
In1992 the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change came into force. Despite this, emissions of greenhouse gases are at... Hughes CC Rm 2 Vacancies 17/10/2024
(Thursday)
to 14/11/2024
Weekly
(1:30 pm - 4:00 pm)
SHE121.01
Healing Ourselves and Our Planet 2024 VIRTUAL COURSE (Friday)
We should be living in a time of unprecedented good health. Instead, we have switched from the infections of the 19th century... VIRTUAL COURSE Vacancies 02/02/2024
(Friday)
to 22/11/2024
Weekly
(09:30 am - 11:30 am)
SHE121.02
Healing Ourselves and Our Planet -(Tuesday) VIRTUAL COURSE
We should be living in a time of unprecedented good health. Instead, we have switched from the infections of the 19th century... VIRTUAL COURSE Vacancies 30/01/2024
(Tuesday)
to 19/11/2024
Weekly
(09:30 am - 11:30 am)
SHE092.06
Jan Morgan's Trees of the Arboretum Part 2
The course will cover forests planted at the Arboretum including, how the trees became 'known to science', distributions,... Hughes CC Rm 3 Vacancies 17/10/2024
(Thursday)
to 28/11/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
SHE124.02
Modern Physics
This will be an updated course previously given and will include: Quantum Mechanics, Special Relativity, Black Holes, Dark... Cook CH Rm 1 Waiting List 16/10/2024
(Wednesday)
to 27/11/2024
Weekly
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
SHE126.01
The Universe and Life In Our Time (VIRTUAL COURSE)
This course will discuss selected podcasts of the BBC show "In Our Time" along with other popular science books and articles.... VIRTUAL COURSE Vacancies 03/09/2024
(Tuesday)
to 29/10/2024
Weekly
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)

Social and Behavioural Sciences

Course Description Venue Status Course dates Frequency
SBS036.01
Life Writing
Life writing can be about self, family, friends, casual contacts, animals and/or plants. It may show how events can impact... Cook CH Rm 2 Waiting List 06/02/2024
(Tuesday)
to 10/12/2024
Fortnightly
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)

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