Activities for seniors

Choose from a beginners or continuing class. Learn simple Japanese grammar, reading, writing and conversation. Become a member of U3A Hawthorn to access these and over 100 other courses and activities.

This film group is held at a local cinema. We watch a movie together, followed by lunch or afternoon tea at a local café.

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.

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.

For medium level tennis players who would like to join a small group to play on a regular basis. Become a member of U3A Deepdene to access these and over 70 other courses and activities.

From taking a look at the science behind the news, to human anatomy and maths for everyday life, U3A Hawthorn offers courses that are interesting, practical and 'non-scary'! Become a member of U3A Hawthorn to access these and over 100 other courses and activities.

Take a course to learn about history, world cultures, law, economics, philosophy and more. Become a member of U3A Hawthorn to access these and over 100 other courses and activities. Cost $50 per year.

If you enjoy playing with words, join this group for a friendly and light-hearted game.

Interested in studying philosophy, world cultures or history? Like to keep up with current affairs and discuss politics? U3A Deepdene offers over 70 courses and activities. Becoming a member is a great way to stimulate the mind and meet new people.