Courses, activities, for seniors
Courses, classes, activities and events for seniors in retirement
Naval Historical Society Cruise, West Sydney Harbour, 28 September: Would you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present, especially during WW II? You are invited to join Continue reading Naval Historical Society Cruise, 28 September
Literary Festival Update And it’s on… Literary Festival bookings open on September 25. Over three days enjoy presentations focussed on Australian writers of fiction, non-fiction, drama and poetry. Some of the writers being presented include Gail Jones, Kim Scott, Continue reading Sydney u3a Literary Festival Update
Sydney u3a 2024 Annual Tour The 2023 Annual Tour was absolutely wonderful (click here to see a picturesque overview). And now we are ramping up for the 2024 Annual Tour. Details below: GRIFFITH and the RIVERINA Click HERE to Continue reading Griffith and the Riverina Holiday 17 March 2024
Sydney u3a 17th Literary Festival February 14-16 2024 The Sydney u3a 17th Literary Festival at the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba will give you a chance to engage in the theme of Australian Literature – how our literature (drama, poetry, fiction and Continue reading Sydney u3a 17th Literary Festival – February 2024
Trades Hall Guided Tour Thursday 27 Jul from 9:45 Cnr Goulburn and Dixon Streets Haymarket Meet at front entrance at 9:45. Start time 10:00. Designed in the Victorian Commercial Italianate style, the Trades Hall was built as a meeting place Continue reading Trades Hall – Guided Tour July 27
Tour of St Mary’s Cathedral (max 20) St Mary’s Cathedral was designed by William Wardell after the first cathedral was burnt down in 1865. It was substantially completed in 1928, although the spires were not added until 2000. It is Continue reading St Mary’s Cathedral Tour, 3 August
Guided Tour of Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum (max 15) Cnr Marsden and George Streets Parramatta Tuesday 8 August Built in 1851, Brislington House is the oldest existing dwelling house in the inner city of Parramatta. The original owner was Continue reading Brislington Medical Museum Tour, 8 August
Tour of the Anzac Memorial (max 25) ‘To the glory of God, and in honoured memory of the men and women of New South Wales who gave their lives and in gratitude to all who left this state to serve Continue reading Anzac Memorial Tour, 9 August
Tour of the Great Synagogue (max 25) The Great Synagogue has its origins in the 1820s, and the first Jewish services in Sydney. A synagogue was founded in York Street in 1844, and although a rival congregation was formed on Continue reading Great Synagogue Tour, 10 August
Guided Tour of Museum of Printing (max 15) cnr Station & Ransley Streets Penrith Tuesday 15 August The Penrith Museum of Printing houses a collection of fully operational letterpress machinery and equipment. A number of items are more than 100 Continue reading Museum of Printing Guided Tour, 15 August
Local History Walk along Hawthorn Canal (max 15) Thursday 24 August from 9:30 Meet at 9.30 at Leichhardt North Light Rail stop. Long Cove Creek, nowadays known as the Hawthorne Canal, has a rich and varied history. Come for a Continue reading Hawthorne Canal, 24 August
A tour of Government House (Max 20) Sydney’s Government House, opened in 1845, is the residence of the Governor of NSW and is one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Sydney. View the restored historic interiors, the Continue reading Government House tour, 25 August
Paddington Art Crawl (max 15) Wednesday 13 September from 10am Paddington is a lively arts precinct, showcasing a wide range of creative talents. Come and enjoy some of the many studios and galleries, as well as Sydney’s most beautiful butchery. Wear Continue reading Paddington Art Crawl, 13 September
How the Courts Work (max 10) Intrigued by how the courts work and what happens in Court? Baffled by who’s who in fancy dress? All will be revealed during this two-part guided visit. Each walk also focuses on the heritage Continue reading How the Courts Work, 8 and 15 September
Guided Tour of Historic Linnwood (max 20) 11-35 Byron Rd Guildford Thursday 2 November Set within five hectares of grounds with mature trees, Linnwood was built in 1891 as a stately home for George McCredie, a prominent politician, engineer and Continue reading Historic Linnwood Guided Tour, 2 November