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Walk, Connect, and Stay Active – Term 3 Walks

Published on June 5, 2026, updated on June 5, 2026
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Tags: Term 3 Walks, Walking Group

Looking for a fun way to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with like-minded people? The U3A Box Hill Walking Group offers friendly weekly walks through some of the area’s most scenic locations, including local parklands, creek-side trails, and the beautiful Yarra River surrounds. Designed for active seniors, these relaxed social walks provide the perfect opportunity to improve fitness, enjoy fresh air, and share good company along the way. Walk Details 📅 When: Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM🚶 Distance: Approximately 5 km⏱ Duration: Around 90 minutes📍 Where: A variety of walking tracks in and around the Box Hill area […]

Aged Care Information Session

Published on May 22, 2026
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On Tuesday 12 May, the Current Affairs class welcomed U3A members to a special information session on the new Aged Care reforms introduced on 1 November 2025. Guest speaker Lucy Harrison, assisted by Nigel Gomez, guided U3A Box Hill members through the key changes, helping attendees better understand what the reforms mean in practice and how they may affect older Australians and their families. Lucy Harrison is from Harrison Lew & Associates Pty Ltd, an aged care financial planning business.

AI: The Next Step in the Democratisation of Knowledge

Published on April 22, 2026, updated on April 23, 2026
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When Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952, communication was very different from today. Long-distance communication often depended on intermediaries. Telephone operators connected calls. Telegram clerks transmitted urgent messages. Accessing specialised information usually meant consulting a professional, visiting an office, or speaking to an expert. Ordinary people could benefit from these systems, but they often relied on trained specialists to bridge the gap. During the Queen’s reign, that changed dramatically. Her 1953 coronation was the first ever to be televised, bringing a major national event directly into people’s homes. Later came direct-dial telephones, personal computers, the internet, email, and […]

U3A Box Hill’s 2026 AGM

Published on April 1, 2026, updated on April 18, 2026
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Community, Commitment, and a Few Good Laughs. Strabane Hall was filled with warmth and camaraderie on Wednesday, 1 April, as 53 members gathered for U3A Box Hill’s 35th Annual General Meeting. It was an occasion that combined formal proceedings with genuine celebration of the people and programs that make our organisation thrive. President Valerie Bourke opened the meeting and guided proceedings with her customary clarity and good humour, supported by Treasurer Rose-Mary Cassin. We were also pleased to welcome the City of Whitehorse representatives Lisa Williams and Cr Kirsten Langford, Mayor of Whitehorse, acknowledging the ongoing support of our local council. […]

Discover the Joy of Laughter Yoga: A Path to Better Health and Happiness

Published on March 23, 2026, updated on May 14, 2026
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Tags: health, laughter yoga, wellbeing

What if something as simple as laughter could transform your mood, improve your sleep, and boost your overall wellbeing? Welcome to the world of Laughter Yoga—a unique and uplifting practice that blends intentional laughter with deep yogic breathing to support both mind and body. What Is Laughter Yoga? Laughter Yoga is a gentle, group-based exercise that encourages participants to laugh—no jokes, comedy, or prior experience required. Surprisingly, your body doesn’t distinguish between real and “fake” laughter. Even simulated laughter triggers the release of feel-good hormones, helping to reduce stress, relax emotions, and elevate your mood. This innovative practice was founded […]

Grand Voyage Italy

Published on March 22, 2026, updated on March 22, 2026
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Wednesday 25th March at 11am, Elizabeth HORE will speak about travels in Italy. Especially Italian monumental cemeteries which are an enchanting mix of sculpture and history and intriguing places to visit, enhancing any tour through this beautiful country. Come and join us and hear Elizabeth speak about the cemeteries of Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, Bologna and Staglieno and their notable inhabitants. Beloved, admired and visited by C9th century travellers and writers such as lord Byron and Dickens, these cemeteries are hidden gems. All images are Copyright 2014 – 2024 by GrandVoyageItaly.com and occur on the blog post at http://www.grandvoyageitaly.com/culture/archives/01-2018. Shared […]

How did the British crown end up in Germany?

Published on March 13, 2026, updated on March 13, 2026
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It’s a question that sounds like the setup to a riddle — but the answer involves royal intrigue, legal battles, a daring old woman, and jewels worth a king’s ransom. More on that shortly. This Wednesday the 18th at 11am, the Art and History class continues the wonderful BBC documentary Seven Ages of Britain, presented by David Dimbleby — a sweeping journey through 2,000 years of history told not through dates and battles, but through art and treasured objects. Episode two covers 1170 to 1400: from the murder of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral to the death of Richard II […]

🎬 The Movie: Enid — Wednesday 11th March

Published on March 1, 2026, updated on March 4, 2026
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Wednesday Program at Strabane Hall | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM “She gave the world magical worlds — but her own was anything but simple.” This Wednesday we are screening the acclaimed 2009 BBC biographical film Enid — a revealing portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and prolific children’s authors, Enid Mary Blyton (1897–1968). If you grew up with the Famous Five, the Secret Seven, Noddy, the Faraway Tree, or Malory Towers — and most of us did — you will be fascinated, and perhaps surprised, by the woman behind the stories. About the Film Enid (BBC Four, […]

Sharing Thoughts and Artworks with Bev Steer

Published on March 1, 2026, updated on March 1, 2026
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Wednesday 4th March Bev Steer presents Sharing Thoughts and Artworks. Learn to explore the meaning and message from artworks. Your perceptions and point of view are based on your knowledge and experience; share these within a friendly group. Skills of reflection, critical thinking and questioning will be fostered. Sharing ideas is a celebration. This presentation is part of our Wednesday Program. Wednesday Program at Strabane Hall 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. This program loosely repeats on a monthly pattern. Changes occur frequently depending on presenter availability. Check the latest news and this blog for updates. This will be followed by […]

Voices of Art

Published on February 28, 2026, updated on March 14, 2026
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A free, accessible & inclusive art program. BEGINS MONDAY 23 MARCH Box Hill Community Arts Centre is inviting adults with a disability to take part in a fun, group art project. What to Expect: Places are limited. Complete an expression of Interest (EOI) by Monday 16 March, 2026.https://yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/voices-art Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre. 470 Station Street, Box Hill When: 6-week program, beginning Monday 23 March Learn more & register your interest This project is funded by the Inclusive Arts Grant from the National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) and supported by Whitehorse City Council. Box Hill Community Arts Centre470 Station […]