U3A Rockhampton

A Guided History Walk of our CBD
2026-03-26 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane)

U3A Walk & Chat
2026-04-18 06:20 - 08:30
WHEN: Saturday 18 April 2026
WHERE: Please drive down Frenchville Road to traffic lights at Beasley Street and there is off road parking on the left.
MEET: 6.20am to start at 6.30am. Followed by coffee at Livin The Bean Cafe.
CONTACT: Christine on phone 49261845

U3A Free Information Seminar No 1
2026-04-22 09:00 - 11:30 | Frenchville Sports Club
Topic: Aged Care Changes …. Aged Carer Support
Speaker Information:
Jo Gordan from Wellways Carers Gateway – Topic: Aged Care Changes/Support at Home Program.
Annette Sturmes & Benny Alick from Rockhampton Carers Hub – Topic Help and Relief for Carers.
Registration is essential RSVP 15 April 2026 with dietary requirements by text to Rhondda 0407 141 881 or Paul 0410 665 259

U3A Walk & Chat
2026-04-25 06:20 - 20:30
WHEN: Saturday 25 April 2026
WHERE: Please drive down Frenchville Road to traffic lights at Beasley Street and there is off road parking on the left.
MEET: 6.20am to start at 6.30am. CONTACT: Christine on phone 49261845

U3A Tanby Garden Centre Lunch
2026-04-30 11:00 - 13:00
EVENT: Lunch and wander around the nursery and garden decor shop
WHERE: The Atrium @ the Tanby Garden Centre
WHEN: Thursday 30 April 2026
TIME: 11.00 AM
COST: $20.00 per person
Lianna from Hugge Cafe is preparing an individual packed lunch for everyone…sandwich/savoury/sweet item in each pack. Bottomless tea and coffee. Speciality coffee to be purchased at the cafe at your own expense.
You can pay online / at our meetings / to Committee members. Our usual volunteers are collecting for me at U3A activities as well.
RSVP: Friday 24 April 2026 TEXT: Rhondda 0407 141 881
FLYER: Tanby Nursery Flyer

U3A General Meeting
2026-05-05 09:00 - 11:30
When: Tuesday 5 May 2026
Where: Frenchville Sports Club
Guest Speaker: Mr Bill Gannon, local artist – responsible for producing the murals around CQU.

U3A Monthly Lunch
2026-05-11 12:00 - 14:30 | Kalka Hotel, Lakes Creek
When: Monday 11 May 2026
Where: Kalka Hotel, 187 Lakes Creek Road, Lakes Creek
RSVP: Robyn by Tuesday 5 May via Facebook, text/phone 0438 284 871 OR see Robyn at the General Meeting on 5 May.

U3A Barefoot Bowls and BBQ
2026-05-15 17:00 - 19:30 | U3A Barefoot Bowls and BBQ, 30 Brooks Street, Gracemere, Qld, Australia
When: Friday 15 May, 2026
Cost: $25.00 … includes bowls and BBQ or just watch and join us for $20.00 for BBQ only … please advise of dietary requirements. Bar will be open.
Time: 5.00pm for bowls followed by BBQ at 6.00pm
RSVP: Friday 8 May 2026. (you can pay online, at meetings or to committee or activity leaders)
Text: Rhondda mob: 0407 141 881

U3A 'True Blue' Aussie Morning
2026-05-29 09:00 - 12:00
FLYER: True Blue
WHEN: Friday 29 May 2026 – 9.00am for 9.30am start
WHERE: Diggers Memorial Bowls Club
COST: $15.00 per person (pay online, at meetings, to committee or activity leaders)
DRESS: True Dinkum Aussie
RSVP: 22 May 2026. Text: Rhondda mob: 0407 141 881.
Please advise of dietary requirements.
EVENT DETAILS: Morning tea provided. Bring your best Aussie themed decorated cup. Singing and fun activities. Best dressed Aussie. $2.00 raffles.
FORMER MEMBERS – Please remember that once you do not renew your U3A membership, you are no longer a current member and cannot attend any U3A events.

U3A MONTHLY LUNCH:
2026-06-08 12:00 - 14:30
When: Monday 8 June 2026
Venue: Brunswick Hotel, 130 Archer Street, Rockhampton
Time: 12.00 midday
RSVP: To Robyn by Tuesday 2 June via Facebook, text/phone 0438 284 871 or see Robyn at the General
Meeting on 2 June.
FORMER MEMBERS – Please remember that once you do not renew your U3A membership, you are no longer a current member and cannot attend any U3A events.

Seminar No 2 "Succession Planning and Advocacy"
2026-06-10 09:00 - 23:30
Our next seminar – Succession Planning and Advocacy – Wednesday 10 June.

Succession Planning – Colin Fleming (a U3A member), former member on Successional Committee for Queensland Law Society

What you need to know!!……What happens when you go ‘gaga’? What happens when you die? Who’s going to get the money?

Aged Care Advocacy – Joanne Jamieson, ADA Australia Central Queensland Advocate

Voice for Clients…Statement of Rights….Elder Abuse

These are excellent topics and due to the wealth of information, this seminar will commence at 9am. Registration is available at May’s meeting and a flyer will be sent to members – RSVP by Wednesday 27 May.
FORMER MEMBERS – Please remember that once you do not renew your U3A membership, you are no longer a current member and cannot attend any U3A events.

Cockscomb Veterans Bush Retreat
2026-06-25 10:30 - 14:00
Flyer: Cockscomb flyer 25.6.26 Rev A
When: Thursday, 25 June 2026
Where: 124 Camms Road, Cawarral
Time: 10.30am for morning tea
Brief talk by “our Nick” on the establishment of the Retreat. Walk around the grounds and visit the ever-evolving Museum.
Cost: $20.00 Morning Tea & BBQ Tea/Coffee Bar open (Please advise of any dietary requirements)
RSVP: 19 June 2026 for catering purposes TEXT: Rhondda 0407 141 881 or Bev 0410 341 843.
This activity will require payment before your booking is confirmed.
You can pay online as soon as you wish to reserve your place/at a U3A meeting/to group leaders/committee members.
FORMER MEMBERS – Please remember that once you do not renew your U3A membership, you are no longer a current member and cannot attend any U3A events.

Save the date "Christmas in July"
2026-07-13 12:00 - 14:30
Monday 13th July 2026
“Christmas in July” Lunch at the Kabra Hotel.
