Term 3 Course and Activities List
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Mahjong Exercise For Seniors Hoy Remember the Roma Businesses Bookclub |
Seated Yoga Water Aerobics Folk Art Table Tennis - Singles Conversations Table Tennis - Doubles |
Social Outing Term Talk Morning Tea U3A Lunch Seniors Games |
See below for more information
Mahjong
Tutor: Edna Tedford
MONDAYS: 9.00am-12noon AT THE SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING
Ongoing throughout the year.
Mahjong, is a Chinese game that dates back more than 2,000 years. The ancient game takes patience to learn and requires a bit of strategy to play. Come along and join our intrepid players. We look forward to seeing you develop your skills and enjoyment of this game.
Tutor: Edna Tedford
MONDAYS: 9.00am-12noon AT THE SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING
Ongoing throughout the year.
Mahjong, is a Chinese game that dates back more than 2,000 years. The ancient game takes patience to learn and requires a bit of strategy to play. Come along and join our intrepid players. We look forward to seeing you develop your skills and enjoyment of this game.
Table Tennis - Singles -
Tutor: Judy Walsh
THURSDAYS: 1.30pm – 3.00pm AT THE SENIOR CITIZEN'S BUILDING
Ongoing throughout the year.
Why not join the Table Tennis group every Friday morning and keep your body active? It gives you the opportunity to have fun, challenge yourself and enjoy the company of other enthusiasts. We feel sure you will be in for some enjoyable times ahead.
Tutor: Judy Walsh
THURSDAYS: 1.30pm – 3.00pm AT THE SENIOR CITIZEN'S BUILDING
Ongoing throughout the year.
Why not join the Table Tennis group every Friday morning and keep your body active? It gives you the opportunity to have fun, challenge yourself and enjoy the company of other enthusiasts. We feel sure you will be in for some enjoyable times ahead.
Table Tennis - Doubles
Tutor: Judy Walsh
FRIDAYS: 9.30am – 11.30am AT THE SENIOR CITIZEN'S BUILDING
Ongoing throughout the year.
Why not join the Table Tennis group every Friday morning and keep your body active? It gives you the opportunity to have fun, challenge yourself and enjoy the company of other enthusiasts. We feel sure you will be in for some enjoyable times ahead.
Tutor: Judy Walsh
FRIDAYS: 9.30am – 11.30am AT THE SENIOR CITIZEN'S BUILDING
Ongoing throughout the year.
Why not join the Table Tennis group every Friday morning and keep your body active? It gives you the opportunity to have fun, challenge yourself and enjoy the company of other enthusiasts. We feel sure you will be in for some enjoyable times ahead.
Book Club
Tutor: Viv Bruton
WEDNESDAY: 9.00am - 10.00am
Meet monthly, 3rd Wednesday of the month
Share your enjoyment of reading with others who like to read. Contribute comments, insights and any interesting information you have uncovered during the reading of a book. Sometimes there is a set book to read. At other times, each member shares about a book that has grabbed their attention. Come along for a pleasant hour of listening, appreciating and sharing books.
Tutor: Viv Bruton
WEDNESDAY: 9.00am - 10.00am
Meet monthly, 3rd Wednesday of the month
Share your enjoyment of reading with others who like to read. Contribute comments, insights and any interesting information you have uncovered during the reading of a book. Sometimes there is a set book to read. At other times, each member shares about a book that has grabbed their attention. Come along for a pleasant hour of listening, appreciating and sharing books.
ExeExercise For Seniors
Tutor: Exercise Physiologist Vital Health
MONDAYS: 11.15am - 12.15pm
SNAP FITNESS, 33 Hawthorn Street, Roma
Ongoing throughout the year.
Do you want to improve your balance? Do you want to strengthen your body? You can participate in an exercise program run by the Exercise Physiologist from Vital Health which takes place at SNAP Fitness. Come along to increase your muscle strength and overall fitness and feel good about yourself.
Tutor: Exercise Physiologist Vital Health
MONDAYS: 11.15am - 12.15pm
SNAP FITNESS, 33 Hawthorn Street, Roma
Ongoing throughout the year.
Do you want to improve your balance? Do you want to strengthen your body? You can participate in an exercise program run by the Exercise Physiologist from Vital Health which takes place at SNAP Fitness. Come along to increase your muscle strength and overall fitness and feel good about yourself.
Folk Art
TUTOR: Carol Curran
THURSDAYS: 11.00 -12.30 at Studio 6, Roma Community Arts Centre
Ongoing throughout the year.
Have you ever wanted to learn to paint but didn’t think it was possible for you? Now it is with Folk Art. You can learn the tips and techniques of creating intricate patterns and pictures on everyday day objects such as plates, cups, chairs and glasses. You can learn to paint the same way you learned to write. Come along and unleash your creativity.
TUTOR: Carol Curran
THURSDAYS: 11.00 -12.30 at Studio 6, Roma Community Arts Centre
Ongoing throughout the year.
Have you ever wanted to learn to paint but didn’t think it was possible for you? Now it is with Folk Art. You can learn the tips and techniques of creating intricate patterns and pictures on everyday day objects such as plates, cups, chairs and glasses. You can learn to paint the same way you learned to write. Come along and unleash your creativity.
Conversations
TUTOR: Jennifer Crocker
FRIDAYS: 8.30-9.30 at T HARMONY, 125 McDowall Street
Ongoing throughout the year.
Do you wish to discuss any issues of current importance to you? Come along to Conversations, where you will have the opportunity to listen, share and respond to a variety of ideas with courtesy and respect. Conversations provides a nice mix of introspection and new learnings. There are no restrictions on topics and the operation of the group is defined by the present participants, so come along and enjoy sharing your thoughts and listening to others.
TUTOR: Jennifer Crocker
FRIDAYS: 8.30-9.30 at T HARMONY, 125 McDowall Street
Ongoing throughout the year.
Do you wish to discuss any issues of current importance to you? Come along to Conversations, where you will have the opportunity to listen, share and respond to a variety of ideas with courtesy and respect. Conversations provides a nice mix of introspection and new learnings. There are no restrictions on topics and the operation of the group is defined by the present participants, so come along and enjoy sharing your thoughts and listening to others.
Hoy
TUESDAYS: 10.00am-11am AT THE SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING
July: 19, 26 August: 02, 16
HOY! Is an easy social game that is played in a similar fashion to BINGO. The object of the game is to be the first player to complete their card hand and yell out the word “HOY!”
Remember Roma Businesses
TUTOR: David Bowden
TUESDAYS 1.30P-2.30M at SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING
Ongoing project.
Are you interested in researching and recording historical information? This project involves cataloguing photographs, researching information on the photographs and writing an explanation about the photographs. Once this stage is completed, the book will be put into book form, proof read and prepared for printing. If this is for you, please contact David Bowden.
TUTOR: David Bowden
TUESDAYS 1.30P-2.30M at SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING
Ongoing project.
Are you interested in researching and recording historical information? This project involves cataloguing photographs, researching information on the photographs and writing an explanation about the photographs. Once this stage is completed, the book will be put into book form, proof read and prepared for printing. If this is for you, please contact David Bowden.
Seated Yoga
TUTOR: Linda Scarce
WEDNESDAYS: 9.00 -10.00 AT THE SENIOR CITIZEN'S BUILDING
Ongoing throughout the year.
Do you want to improve the flexibility and strength of your body? Then come along to Seated Yoga classes where physical movements which improves flexibility, muscle strength and balance are supported with a chair, and where with various breathing techniques and relaxation promote a deeper sense of wellbeing.
TUTOR: Linda Scarce
WEDNESDAYS: 9.00 -10.00 AT THE SENIOR CITIZEN'S BUILDING
Ongoing throughout the year.
Do you want to improve the flexibility and strength of your body? Then come along to Seated Yoga classes where physical movements which improves flexibility, muscle strength and balance are supported with a chair, and where with various breathing techniques and relaxation promote a deeper sense of wellbeing.
Water Aerobics
TUTOR: Stacey Robertson
WEDNESDAYS: 10.30 - 11.30am, Roma Pool
Ongoing throughout the year. (Heated pool closed July)
TUTOR: Stacey Robertson
WEDNESDAYS: 10.30 - 11.30am, Roma Pool
Ongoing throughout the year. (Heated pool closed July)
Social Outing
“Big Rig Oil Patch, Tower and Tree Walk”
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 1.30pm
CONTACT: Evan Dunster Ph. 0419 201 460
The Big Rig tells of all the twists and drama of when oil and gas first flowed in our nation, the story of our oil and gas pioneers comes alive through the magnificent 40m high Big Rig Tower and Tree Walk, exhibits, machinery displays and audio visual features.
Becks Chopping Board is open until 2.00pm if you wish to get a coffee before exploring.
“Big Rig Oil Patch, Tower and Tree Walk”
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 1.30pm
CONTACT: Evan Dunster Ph. 0419 201 460
The Big Rig tells of all the twists and drama of when oil and gas first flowed in our nation, the story of our oil and gas pioneers comes alive through the magnificent 40m high Big Rig Tower and Tree Walk, exhibits, machinery displays and audio visual features.
Becks Chopping Board is open until 2.00pm if you wish to get a coffee before exploring.
Term Talk
"Boobook Ecotours"
Thursday, 04 August 2022, 10.00am
Founded by ecologists Craig and Meryl Eddie, Boobook Ecotours shares a deeper understanding of the many fascinating aspects of southeast Queensland. As passionate about the local community as they are about the ecosystems, the Eddies and their team can speak knowledgeably about the interrelationships between the environment, agriculture and local industry.
"Boobook Ecotours"
Thursday, 04 August 2022, 10.00am
Founded by ecologists Craig and Meryl Eddie, Boobook Ecotours shares a deeper understanding of the many fascinating aspects of southeast Queensland. As passionate about the local community as they are about the ecosystems, the Eddies and their team can speak knowledgeably about the interrelationships between the environment, agriculture and local industry.
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Morning Tea
TUESDAY, 10th May at 10.00am - 11.00 at T-Harmony
Come along to Morning Tea to meet and socialize with fellow U3A members. Enjoy delicious food and coffee and memorable company!
Morning Tea
TUESDAY, 10th May at 10.00am - 11.00 at T-Harmony
Come along to Morning Tea to meet and socialize with fellow U3A members. Enjoy delicious food and coffee and memorable company!
U3A Lunch
"Muckadilla Pub"
TUESDAY, 23rd August at 12noon at
Meet at the Senior Citizens Centre at 11.00am
Carpooling if required.
Lunch
"Muckadilla Pub"
TUESDAY, 23rd August at 12noon at
Meet at the Senior Citizens Centre at 11.00am
Carpooling if required.
Lunch
Seniors Games
TUESDAY: 24 August, 09.00am-12noon
AT THE SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING
We have many events which have been modified to offer an enjoyable day out and laughter. Modified Darts instead of Target Shooting, Quoits instead of Curling, Bean Bag Toss instead of Basket Ball, Carpet Bowls instead of Lawn Bowls just to name a few. Why not put your name down and encourage others to come along to the Senior Citizens Centre on 24th August and have a fun day. Create your team of 4 ahead of time or wait until the day and choose a team then.
TUESDAY: 24 August, 09.00am-12noon
AT THE SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING
We have many events which have been modified to offer an enjoyable day out and laughter. Modified Darts instead of Target Shooting, Quoits instead of Curling, Bean Bag Toss instead of Basket Ball, Carpet Bowls instead of Lawn Bowls just to name a few. Why not put your name down and encourage others to come along to the Senior Citizens Centre on 24th August and have a fun day. Create your team of 4 ahead of time or wait until the day and choose a team then.
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