U3A Central Gold Coast - Broadbeach
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Our new Office is open: Commencing Monday 2nd February 2026 our office is located at: Burleigh Waters Community Centre 111 Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters, Qld 4220 Office hours: Mon - Fri from 10am - 12 pm (Qld public school term time only) |
We are delighted to announce we have 8 new classes starting in 2026
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Acoustic Guitar Jam, Belly Dance Fitness, Board Games on Friday,
Discovering Brisbane's History, DNA & Genetics, Line Dancing,
Mindfulness and Self Compassion for Well Being and Tissue Art
Discovering Brisbane's History, DNA & Genetics, Line Dancing,
Mindfulness and Self Compassion for Well Being and Tissue Art
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Online Membership renewal is now open on Member Wizard
PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR CLASSES for 2026 - they DO NOT carry over from 2025 There are several ways to renew your membership online:
$110 pa for new members |
February 2026 Calendar
Monday 2 February - Term 1 starts
Wednesday 4 February - Blokes Breakfast – 8.30 to 10 am – various locations – tutor will advise location
Wednesday 4, 11, 18, 25 February - Coffee Time at Burleigh Sports Club 10.45am to12noon
Wednesday 4, 18 February - Trivia at Surfers Paradise Golf Club – 6pm to 9pm
Saturday 7 February - Ladies Breakfast – 8.30am to 10am – various locations - tutor will advise location
Tuesday 10 February - Movie Outing at HOTA – tutor will advise movie
Tuesday 17 February - Luncheon at Burleigh Leagues Club – 11.30am – 2pm
Tuesday 24 February – Bus Excursion – 9am to 5pm – To Tropical Fruit World - Details will be advised by tutor
Thursday 19 February - Happy Hour at Kurrawa Surf Club 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Friday 27 February - Look Who's Talking at Burleigh Waters Community Centre - 10.30am – 12.30pm – Speaker will be advised at a later date by tutor. Morning tea/coffee provided
Thursday 2 April -Term 1 ends
Monday 2 February - Term 1 starts
Wednesday 4 February - Blokes Breakfast – 8.30 to 10 am – various locations – tutor will advise location
Wednesday 4, 11, 18, 25 February - Coffee Time at Burleigh Sports Club 10.45am to12noon
Wednesday 4, 18 February - Trivia at Surfers Paradise Golf Club – 6pm to 9pm
Saturday 7 February - Ladies Breakfast – 8.30am to 10am – various locations - tutor will advise location
Tuesday 10 February - Movie Outing at HOTA – tutor will advise movie
Tuesday 17 February - Luncheon at Burleigh Leagues Club – 11.30am – 2pm
Tuesday 24 February – Bus Excursion – 9am to 5pm – To Tropical Fruit World - Details will be advised by tutor
Thursday 19 February - Happy Hour at Kurrawa Surf Club 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Friday 27 February - Look Who's Talking at Burleigh Waters Community Centre - 10.30am – 12.30pm – Speaker will be advised at a later date by tutor. Morning tea/coffee provided
Thursday 2 April -Term 1 ends
If you would like more details regarding any of our classes, outings or events
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Garden Appreciation Group
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? Line Dancing for active movement to music Tuesday: A Gentle Stretch routine, either on the mat or you can use a chair for seated stretching if needed Belly Dance Fitness for gentle fitness and movement Wednesday: 'Get fit with Physio' bring a stretch band for some fun exercises 'Strong body, Strong mind' using weights, is very popular with our trained exercise physiologist, Karen Ngo. |
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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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123 Sing (formerly Choir) Our 123 Sing group welcomes everyone. There are no auditions so come along and join our merry group. 123 Sing 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
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 We 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
Lots of fun for the members in our Ukulele group
Renew membership for 2026 or become a new member of U3A Central Gold Coast - Broadbeach.
New membership from 1st January 2026 until 31st December 2026 is $110
New membership from 1st January 2026 until 31st December 2026 is $110
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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 Central Gold Coast - Broadbeach located in the Central Gold Coast area, is a community of predominantly seniors who enjoy the U3A philosophy of 'life long learning' along with friendship and fun. Check out our website and classes and activities.
U3A Central Gold Coast - Broadbeach is a non-profit incorporated association in Australia, on the Gold Coast of Queensland, 80 kms south of Brisbane, the capital city.
semi-retired.
There are no examinations or prerequisites, only a love of learning.
U3A Central Gold Coast - Broadbeach located in the Central Gold Coast area, is a community of predominantly seniors who enjoy the U3A philosophy of 'life long learning' along with friendship and fun. Check out our website and classes and activities.
U3A Central Gold Coast - 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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