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U3A Gold Coast Broadbeach

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Our two offices are located at:

Burleigh Waters Community Centre
111-113,  Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters, Qld 4220

​Office hours:  Wednesday from 9.30am - 10.30am
(Qld school term time only)
 

Mudgeeraba Community Centre
Firth Park, Mudgeeraba, Qld 4213
Office hours: 
​Thursday from 10am - 12pm 
(Qld school term time only)
 
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​Term 4 2025 Calendar
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December 
Tuesday 2 - Movie Outing at HOTA - Dead of Winter - 10am - all members welcome
Wednesday 3, 17 - Trivia at Surfers Paradise Golf Club – 6pm to 9pm
Wednesday 3 - Blokes Breakfast – 8.30am to 10 am – various locations
Wednesday 3, 10 - Coffee Time at Burleigh Sports Club 10.45am to12noon
Tuesday 9 - U3A Christmas Party at Currumbin RSL.  11.30am to 2.30pm - An invitation has been issued to all members.

Friday 12 -Term 4 ENDS with some exceptions - see below:


​HOLIDAY EVENTS in DECEMBER
 
Monday 15, 22, 29 December – Rummy-O & Modern Board Games - 1pm to 3pm at Club Robina -– all members and guests welcome
 
Wednesday 17 December – Scrabble & Upwords - 10.30am to 12.30pm at Burleigh Waters Library– all members and guests welcome
 
Thursday 18 December – Happy Hour at Kurrawa Surf Club 5.30pm to 6.30pm – all members welcome

 
January 2026 
 
Thursday 1 January – Online Membership renewal opens on Member Wizard - PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR CLASSES for 2026
 
There are several ways to renew your membership online:
 
  1. Via your member portal on the U3A website by clicking the Member Portal link on the Home page and following instructions
  2. Via the U3A website by clicking on U3A Membership on the Home page and following the instructions for renewing members. 
  3. An invitation by email will also be sent to all current members providing a link to renew membership and pay
 
$95 pa covers renewal of enrolment in all 2026 classes free with the exception of any equipment required for a specific class.  Social events also require extra payment.

 
$110 pa for new members
 
HOLIDAY EVENTS in JANUARY
 
Monday 5, 12, 19 January – Rummy-O & Modern Board Games 1pm – 3pm at Club Robina – all members and guests welcome
 
Wednesday 7, 14, 21, 28 January – Scrabble & Upwords - 10.30am to12.30pm at Burleigh Waters Library– all members and guests welcome
 

Monday 12 January – Membership Sign Up Day
 
For members wishing to renew their membership and pay personally at Burleigh Waters Community Centre hall from 9.30am to 12.30pm.  Coffee and tea available.
 
 
Classes for 2026 restart on Monday 2 February

If you would like more details regarding any of these outings or events
click here and check out our Events and Activities calendar

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Garden Appreciation Group
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Our Garden Appreciation Group visited Kerkin Gardens on Friday.  We were lucky to time the visit with the Jacaranda trees blooming.

​What a spectacular entrance and start to a wander around truly interesting gardens full of unusual and colourful plants.


This group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month and explores a different garden each time.
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Physical Activities
to keep you fit and healthy


Monday:  Why not give Yoga with our trained instructor a try?
Tuesday:  A Gentle Stretch routine, either on the mat or you can use a chair for seated stretching if needed Wednesday:  'Get fit with Physio' and 'Strong body, Strong mind', are also very popular activities with our trained exercise physiologist, Karen Ngo.
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Click here for information on activities

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Luncheons

Our monthly luncheons are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Locations vary and the casual and friendly atmosphere is popular with members.    
We choose venues offering a varied menu as well as a seniors menu.
To ensure you are up to date with dates and places for luncheons, please ensure your name is included on the Luncheons List. 
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Ladies Breakfast
 

Our ladies meet
once a month on a Saturday morning at various venues to enjoy breakfast together.  

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Choir

Our Choir welcomes everyone.  There are no auditions so come along and join our merry group.
Choir meets on Wednesday afternoons weekly.




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Bus Excursions

Our last bus excursion was to Ipswich Nature Centre where everyone enjoyed wandering around the area observing the animals.
Our bus trippers enjoy regular bus trips to different locations and stop for morning tea and  lunch


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Guitar Class Having Fun
We have lessons for both Beginners and Intermediate levels on Thursdays weekly
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Art Group
Our members in the Art group are busy painting and drawing for their next art exhibition 

They meet every Thursday afternoon on a weekly basis during school terms.

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Ukulele Group
Lots of fun for the members in our Ukulele group
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Renew membership for 2025 or become a new member of U3A Broadbeach.

​New membership from 1st October 2025 until 31st December 2026 is $110
Join U3A Broadbeach or Renew your Membership

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U3A Broadbeach Activities 2025

There is something for everyone

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See our Activities and Timetable


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The concept of The University of the Third Age which commenced in Toulouse, France in 1973  has spread around the world.  It's charter is to foster lifelong learning in people typically retired or
​semi-retired.     

There are no examinations or prerequisites, only a love of learning.  


U3A Broadbeach located in the Central Gold Coast, is a community of seniors who enjoy the U3A philosophy of 'life long learning' along with friendship and fun. Check out our website and classes and activities.

U3A Broadbeach is a non-profit incorporated association in Australia, on the Gold Coast of Queensland, 80 kms south of Brisbane, the capital city. 
     



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