Discover the history, power and splendour of Venice! Join us on Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 11:00 for the first episode of Francesco’s Venice, a fascinating documentary series presented by Venetian architect and author Francesco da Mosto. In Blood, Francesco explores the remarkable history of his own family and the city they have called home […]
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RMIT–U3A Age-Inclusive Lifelong Learning Program
Interested in learning something new alongside university students? RMIT’s inaugural Age-Inclusive Lifelong Learning (ALL) Program offers up to 30 senior learners the opportunity to attend face-to-face business and law classes at its Melbourne City Campus in Semester 1, 2027. Find out how to express your interest and attend an information session.
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Spring Cleaning
These members enjoyed coming out on a lovely spring day to spruce up Strabane Hall after the long winter. Seats were washed, tables scrubbed, windows washed and piles of weeds removed. Then, the highlight, we all enjoyed lunch together. Kathy Burt Glenyce Hanson Lesley Holdsworth Anne Martin Stanley Barker David Embury Tina McInerney Andrea Ramirez […]
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Seniors Week – Musicians as Benefactors
As part of Seniors Week, the U3A Music Appreciation Class will present a special program exploring the ways in which musicians have used their talent and influence to support others. Titled Musicians as Benefactors, the program will feature several musicians, including the charismatic and internationally acclaimed violinist Maxim Vengerov. Vengerov began playing the violin at […]
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No eNews for Bigpond Users
Important Note for Members with BigPond / Telstra Email Addresses We are currently having trouble delivering our newsletter to members with BigPond or Telstra email addresses (@bigpond.com, @bigpond.net.au, @telstra.com). Telstra’s automated mail systems are rejecting these emails with the bounce code 550-5.7.0 Connection refused – IB116 Senderscore too low. How You Can Help Us Fix […]
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The Age of Ambition: Seven Ages of Britain – Episode 7
Join us on Wednesday 16 September 2026 in the U3A Main Room at 11.00am U3A Box Hill for Episode 7 of Mario’s Seven Ages of Britain. The Age of Ambition explores Britain from 1914 to 2010, covering two world wars, technological and medical advances, the BBC, the Blitz, the establishment of the NHS, the Swinging Sixties and the changing world of British art.
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Update from Ethan – Wed 9 Sep 2026 – 11 am
Hi wonderful U3A members! My name is Ethan and I had the privilege of running a class called The Brain and its Mysteries in 2023 and 2024. Since then, I’ve missed giving lectures while I completed my Master’s and the first year of my PhD at the University of Oxford. My classes always focused on […]
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Do You Speak Another Language at Home?
Γεια σας. Xin chào. 안녕하세요. 你好. Hello. 👋
Do you speak another language at home? Many people in Box Hill do.
Learning English is easier with other people. Not from a book. Not alone.
At U3A Box Hill you can practise English in a friendly group. No exams. No homework. Just talking, tea, and time to practise.
You are never too old to learn. And you do not need to be perfect — you only need to be understood.
Keep your first language. Add English to it.
📅 Thursdays at 2pm, starting on 7/10/2026 📍 Strabane Hall, 29 Strabane Avenue, Mont Albert North 📞 0488 233 221
Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend.
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