Activities for seniors

Many of our members are keen and curious travellers, and their journeys take them all over the world. Come and hear their stories, and perhaps share your own. Become a member of U3A Deepdene to access these and over 70 other courses and activities.

Our U3A is a welcoming environment that aims to provide learning opportunities and social interaction for retired and semi-retired members of the community. There is a wide range of classes and activities on offer and presenters are drawn from both outside and within the member group. We run over 70 full year courses – languages, exercise & walking groups, literature & film groups, music courses, art classes, extending your thinking sessions, history groups and travel presentations. These are all led by member tutors. Plus more than 80 short courses each term presented by local, interstate, and international lecturers.

U3A Hawthorn, established in 1984, is a nonprofit, community, self-help organization which provides a range of adult education courses, recreational activities and excursions for retired and semi-retired people. U3A Hawthorn was established for people in their third age who are over the age of 55 and are retired or are semi-retired. Our mission is to provide opportunities for seniors to learn, teach, share and to give mutual support to each other in a friendly and warm environment, regardless of ethnicity, religion, ability or disability. Our courses cover a wide range of interest areas, from academic to physical and artistic activities. Our members enjoy both the intellectual engagement and the social aspect of our courses.

Hội Người Cao Niên và Văn Hóa Việt Nam: Hội Viên cùng vui các hoạt động thể thao và văn nghệ giúp sức khỏe, tinh thần lạc quan và bảo tồn văn hóa dân tộc Việt.

Members enjoy fun exercises and cultural activities to maintain good physical, mental health and preservation of Vietnamese culture. Activities include: yoga, light exercise, Zumba Gold, lunches, events, choir, traditional dance, line dancing, table tennis, chess, excursions. Programming available on the website. Cost: $20 annual membership

This course is a no-pressure introduction to the medium of watercolour paint. Whether you are brand new to art or have years of experience, you’ll feel welcome in this warm and happy environment. Each week our experienced tutor will teach you step-by-step the many watercolour techniques.

This course is a no-pressure introduction to the medium of watercolour paint. Whether you are brand new to art or have years of experience, you’ll feel welcome in this warm and happy environment. Each week our experienced tutor will teach you step-by-step the many watercolour techniques.

With the correct guidance, watercolour is easy to learn and in a relatively short time you can take home a painting you’re proud of! This is an enjoyable class where you’ll be encouraged to ‘play’, create and to explore art as you improve your skills.