U3A Rockhampton and District Inc.
ABN 83 907 668 103
NEWSLETTER – APRIL 2026
GUEST SPEAKERS: In April we will have a return visit from Ken and Tash from the RRC Disaster Management Section to demonstrate the Dashboard that they could not get to operate last time and then to give us a run down on their role in the recent flood disaster.
2026 MEMBERSHIP FEES: If you have not already paid your 2026 membership fee of $30, you can pay online to U3A’s Commonwealth Bank account: Account Name: U3A Rockhampton and District Inc BSB: 064710 Account Number: 0092 5452. Please include your name in the description so your EFT payment can be identified by the Treasurer. Payment can also be made at the general meeting. Please put the correct amount of $30 in an envelope with your name written on it.
U3A ROCKHAMPTON QUARTERLY FLYER: June edition
Deadline for all submissions for the June Flyer must be received by 30th April, 2026
Please send articles as Word documents and include any photos as .jpg files at least 1Mb in size, including a caption listing anyone in the photos
Send to: flyer@u3arocky.au or coastalrag1770@gmail.com marked ‘Attention U3A Flyer’
For more information, contact the editor, Cheryl Wickes on 0428 452 836.
MONTHLY LUNCH: Lunch will be held on Monday 13 April at Bartlett’s Tavern, 166 Kent Street at 12.00 midday. RSVP to Robyn by Tuesday 7 April via Facebook, text/phone 0438 284 871 OR see Robyn at the General Meeting on 7 April. PLEASE NOTE: The lunch numbers will be capped at 70 members.
SOCIAL OUTINGS: An outing is planned for The Atrium @ The Tanby Garden Centre on Thursday, 30 April at 11.00am. Cost $20 per person. RSVP Friday 24 April to Rhonda – text 0407 141 881. Lianna from Hugge Café is preparing an individual packed lunch for everyone…sandwich/savoury/sweet item in each pack. Bottomless tea and coffee. Specialty coffee to be purchased at the café at your own expense.
GARDEN LOVERS: Visit Fitzroy Nurseries at Pink Lily on Thursday 2 April, 9.30am-10.30am tour of nursery and talk by Bill. Morning tea/brunch at Rocky Sports Club afterwards.
Visit Bunnings on Friday 24 April, and talk by Phil. Followed by morning tea at café. For more information and to book, contact Jo on 0487 553 050.
ARMCHAIR TRAVEL: Armchair Travel group will be meeting at 9.30am on Friday 17 April at the Athelstane Bowls Club in Ward Street. The presenter will be Rod Elder talking about their Britannica Bus Tour of Outback Queensland including Longreach, Winton, Barcaldine and Blackall. Contact Judy on mobile 0457 712 978.
HISTORY GROUP: The next meeting of the History group will be at 2.00pm on Monday 21 April at Oaktree Retirement Village, Glenmore Road. Contact Ann, phone 0400 766 112. Topic: Businesses in Rockhampton City in the early days.
DEVELOPING DIGITAL SKILLS: To participate in workshop, please pre-register by phoning or texting/messaging Judi Blanchard on 0447 227 630 as numbers are limited.
Venue Digital Skills workshops – Depot Hill School, 53 O’Connell Street, Depot Hill (Library in the Administration Building)
Wednesday 1 April, 9am-11am – myGov- Creating a MyGov account, and linking Government services Medicare, Centrelink, Aged Care, etc. How safe and secure is MyGov? How does MyGov benefit you?
(No Digital Skills workshop Wednesday 15 April due to School holidays)
Wednesday 6 May, 9am-11am – Online Shopping and Online Banking – Compare prices, models, and brands; Access a wider range of products not available in local stores; Be guided by experiences of other shoppers; Learn some important tips which will ensure you have a safe and savvy online experience.
Wednesday 20 May, 9am-11am – Staying Safe on Facebook – With over 3 billion monthly active users worldwide, Facebook is the world’s most popular social networking site. Learn how to take control of your privacy settings. Learn about common scams on Facebook, and how to avoid being scammed.
UPCOMING SEMINARS:Â Registration is essential. U3A Free Information Seminar No 1 will be held on Wednesday 22 April at Frenchville Sports Club, 9.00am attendance sign in with 9.20am start. There will be an interval for Morning Tea. 11.30am Sessions conclude. RSVP and dietary requirements by: 15 April with text to Rhondda mobile 0407 141 881 or Paul mobile 0410 665 259. Topics: Aged Care Changes/Support at Home Program; and Help and Relief for Carers. See flyer for further information. Flyer.pdf
CURRENT AFFAIRS: PLEASE NOTE THE NEW VENUE. The Current Affairs group will meet on 15 April from 2pm to 4pm at Athelstane Bowls Club, Ward Street. Contact the new coordinator Colin Pender on mobile 0412 808 044 for more details.
MUSIC APPRECIATION: The next meeting for 2026 will be at 1.30pm on 22 April at 17 Thora Street, Gracemere. For more details, contact Nancy on 49332722.
WALK AND CHAT: There will be no official walk on Easter Saturday 4 April.
Saturday 11 April meet at 6.20am for 6.30am start. At Queens Park.
Important notice Saturday 18th and 25th April because of Rocky Nats and Anzac day we will NOT be meeting at Queens Park.
Please drive down Frenchville Road to traffic lights at Beasley Street and there is off road parking on the left. Meet at 6.20am to start at 6.30am. On the 18th I booked tables at Livin The Bean Cafe. But they will not be open on Anzac day. We will have to decide what to do that morning. Any questions please ring Christine on 49261845.
CONTRACT BRIDGE LESSONS: If you are interested in learning to play Contract Bridge, Rockhampton Bridge Club, Lion Creek Road play socially five times a week at the club house – Monday, and Thursday mornings, Wednesday afternoon and evening and Saturday afternoon. The cost is $7 a session. To register your interest or for further enquires, phone Fran (0419 986 555) or Thomas (0439 662 067) or send an email to clubhouse@rockhamptonbridgeclub.com
BIRD WATCHERS: On 8 April the bird watchers will be heading to Shalom Nursing Home to visit the lagoon that forms the back of the property.
The group will meet under the tree at the front entrance by 8am. If possible, please carpool as parking will be available on the street. The manager, Di Wislocki, has offered to transport anyone who feels that the 200m walk to the lagoon would be too much for them. She has also organised tables and chairs and access to toilets.
Please contact Barb Snelling (Temporary convenor) 0419 769 899 or email ynot69899@gmail.com no later than 1 April to advise your attendance.
See Activities List for details of more activities for you to enjoy.