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November
Wednesday 3 Nov - Blokes Breakfast - View details Friday 12 Nov - Griffith Lecture - SuperFunds - View details Thursday 19 Nov - Coach Excursion to Ipswich Rail Museum - View Details December Wednesday 1 Dec - Blokes Breakfast - View details Thursday 2 December - U3A Christmas Party - Details to follow |
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Thursday 19 November Coach Excursion
Another great trip planned by Robyn, which includes a visit to Ipswich Rail Workshops Museum and the Christmas Shack on the way back.
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Griffith University Lecture 12 November
Research in Superannuation and Retirement
Following the impacts of COVID-19, Dr Bianchi will discuss various issues relating to the economy and investment markets. He will share the latest research in the areas of superannuation, investments and these effects on retirees. Robert Bianchi is Professor of Finance at Griffith University. His research expertise is in the areas of asset allocation, superannuation/retirement and alternative investments. |
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Blokes Breakfast
Calling all Blokes Check out the new addition to the activities offered by U3A Broadbeach.
Email u3abroadbeach@gmail.com to register. |
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Please note due to Covid restrictions classes are not currently running at Merrimac School. The following classes are currently running off-campus. Art, Book Group, Cards, Discussion Group, Explorers, History, Walking Group and Yoga |
The U3A Griffith University Lecture
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A number of our members attended the latest U3A Griffith University lecture and yet again this proved a stimulating experience. The presentation was given by a well known speaker on Climate Change and if you would like a chance to see it online please click on the following you tube link.
Lecture title: How are humans influencing the climate, why does it matter, and can the problem be fixed?Professor Brendan Mackey. |
Preventing Dementia Free Online Course
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We have received the following invitation for members to join a free online health course:
Free online dementia education for everyone The Preventing Dementia MOOC (massive open online course) examines the latest evidence on dementia risk factors and ways to reduce the risk. This free online course is open to everyone and members of your network may be interested in learning how to reduce their dementia risk. Being part of an online community of participants can also reduce feelings of isolation. Recent research† suggests that around 40% of dementia cases might be prevented or delayed by modifying risk factors. You are never too young or too old to do something about your dementia risk. |
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Class will resume on Merrimac School Campus Monday 8th March
U3A Broadbeach is a non-profit incorporated association in Australia, on the Gold Coast of Queensland, 80 kms south of Brisbane, the capital city.
Its charter is to foster lifelong learning in people over fifty - the concept of University of the Third Age which commenced in Toulouse, France in 1973 and has spread around the world. There are no examinations or prerequisites, only a love of learning. |
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