Local History: Gold Escort Routes with Harvey Champness
Railway Station 23 Railway Avenue, Horsham
Week of Events
Monday, March 23, 2026
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March 23, 2026 -Seated Gentle Exercises (Monday)
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March 23, 2026 -Table Tennis (Monday)
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March 23, 2026 -China Painting
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March 23, 2026 -Writing for Fun
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Featured March 23, 2026 -Featured Local History: Gold Escort Routes with Harvey Champness
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March 23, 2026 -Cryptic Crosswords
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March 23, 2026 -Bridge
Seated Gentle Exercises (Monday)
Now on Monday's from 9.15 am is an extra class on Seated Gentle Exercises.
Table Tennis (Monday)
With Graeme Kuhne Table tennis is held at the Table Tennis Association building 3 mornings per week. Come along for a social game, exercise and a lot of fun. Small cost per session. $3.00 Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9.00 am at the Table Tennis Association
China Painting
With Joyce Lane. Subjects chosen by the individual are painted on china. The china is then fired in a kiln to attain permanence. Assistance is available for new members. Held every Monday from 10am in the Studio
Writing for Fun
Held the 2nd & 4th Mondays from 10am with Rhonda Coffeey in the Waiting Room. The title of our group says it all! This is a caring group that is committed to the resurrection of our earlier learning of the English language and its expression. Participants learn new skills and are encouraged to try different writing activities and share ideas or approaches with others.
Local History: Gold Escort Routes with Harvey Champness
Horsham U3A’s Local History Group invites you to a special presentation on Monday 23rd March from 10:00am with local historian and author Harvey Champness. Harvey will explore the fascinating Gold Escort Routes in the Wimmera, tracing the paths, people and stories behind the gold convoys that linked our region to Ballarat and beyond. All members and visitors are welcome to come along, learn more about our local past and enjoy a morning of lively history and discussion.
Cryptic Crosswords
Held 2nd & 4th Monday in the Small Classroom at 1.30pm, led by Heather Crosthwaite. The group meets to do cryptic crosswords together and to learn more about how they work.
Bridge
With Davifd Cariss. This group plays contract bridge which is one of the whist games. Suited to anyone who has played 500 or Euchre. Every Monday at 1.30 pm in the Main Room
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026 -Art: Pastels & Water Colours
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Featured March 24, 2026 -Featured German Conversation
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March 24, 2026 -Solo
Art: Pastels & Water Colours
With Robin Ellis. This group meets to learn and practice new skills in Acrylic and Water Colour Painting and Pastel and Pencil Drawing. Come along and join in and learn new skills.
German Conversation
With Ann Jensz The aim is to develop speaking and listening skills and reading comprehension in a range of interesting cultural and every day contexts. Participants should have sufficient knowledge of German to be able to construct simple sentences and understand basic spoken and written German, have an interest in German culture and history, a good sense of humour and enjoy the company of other Germanophiles. 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 10.00 am in the Main Room
Solo
With Maxine Ferguson A small enthusiastic group play Solo (another card game). The participants say it is not a difficult game, but it does make you think. Every Tuesday at 1.00 pm in the Waiting Room
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026 -Table Tennis (Wednesday)
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March 25, 2026 -Tai Chi
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March 25, 2026 -500
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March 25, 2026 -Canasta
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March 25, 2026 -Mah Jong
Table Tennis (Wednesday)
With Graeme Kuhne Table tennis is held at the Table Tennis Association building 3 mornings per week. Come along for a social game, exercise and a lot of fun. Small cost per session. $3.00 Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9.00 am at the Table Tennis Association
Tai Chi
Contact Person: Rhonda Coffey Slow gentle movement with deep breathing. Great for balance and coordination. You can do the exercises standing or in a chair. Cost $20.00 per term Every Wednesday and Friday at 9.15 am at Hamilton Lamb Hall
500
With June Liddy Fun for all on 500 cards afternoons. June is tutor, John is scorer & Maxi, Bob, Peter and Bill would love to show you the ropes. We stop about 3pm for a cuppa. No experience is necessary. We take errors in our stride and remind you what is trumps, whenever necessary. Every Wednesday from 1.00 pm to 3.30 ish in the Main Room
Canasta
With Elizabeth Kaucner We play Bolivia Canasta. Three packs of cards are used, including all the jokers. The aim is to build sets and sequences. Ideally played by 4 people, but we sometimes have to improvise with less. Each Wednesday at 1.30 pm in the Main Room
Mah Jong
With Heather Crosthwaite This is the oriental based game with 4 players, not the game you may have played on the computer. Challenge yourself with something new. Every Wednesday at 1.30 pm in the Waiting Room
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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March 26, 2026 -Seated Gentle Exercises (Thursday)
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March 26, 2026 -Sounds of Music
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March 26, 2026 -Patchwork & Stitch
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March 26, 2026 -Scrabble
Seated Gentle Exercises (Thursday)
With Breanne Mills This class is a 45 minutes session, comprising a mixture of seated and standing movements. The emphasis is on low impact exercises with the opportunity to work harder, depending on your fitness and skill level. The aim is to move all parts of the body, thus maintaining a wide range of movement to enable us to continue to enjoy life and daily activities. It includes balls, bean bags, weights and fun routines. Cost $8.00 per session. Every Monday & Thursday at 9.15 am at the Hamilton Lamb Halllth
Sounds of Music
With Elizabeth Kaucner There is a topic for the 1st Thursday of the month and members are invited to bring music to share. On the 2nd Thursday you are invited to share a musical. The rest of the month you can enjoy a selection of enjoyable and entertaining music. Every Thursday at 10.00 am in the Main Room
Patchwork & Stitch
With Leande Elliott An opportunity to meet with a group that does stitching and patchwork. It will give you the opportunity to enhance your existing skills and learn new ones. Held every Thursday from 10.30am in the Waiting Room.
Scrabble
With Rhonda Pilgrim Come and join us if you want to improve your vocabulary whilst having fun. Every Thursday at 1.30 pm in the Main Room
Friday, March 27, 2026
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March 27, 2026 -Table Tennis (Friday)
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March 27, 2026 -Tai Chi (Friday)
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March 27, 2026 -Oil Painting
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March 27, 2026 -Knitting & Crochet
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March 27, 2026 -Technology Group
Table Tennis (Friday)
With Graeme Kuhne Table tennis is held at the Table Tennis Association building 3 mornings per week. Come along for a social game, exercise and a lot of fun. Small cost per session. $3.00 Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9.00 am at the Table Tennis Association
Tai Chi (Friday)
Contact Person: Rhonda Coffey Slow gentle movement with deep breathing. Great for balance and coordination. You can do the exercises standing or in a chair. Cost $20.00 per term Every Wednesday and Friday at 9.15 am at Hamilton Lamb Hall
Oil Painting
Find out how to use oils to create a pleasing picture. Most pictures are done from photographs rather than real life objects. You will need to provide your own materials.
Knitting & Crochet
With Maxine Ferguson. Members meet weekly to chat and share ideas as they work on their individual projects. Bring your own yarn, needles or a crochet hook. Help is available if needed. Held every Friday afternoon from 1.30pm in the Waiting Room.
Technology Group
With Trish Maybery Horsham U3A’s new Tech Skills group will introduce basic computer use, internet and email, staying safe online, and simple social media. Members will then explore graphic design with Canva, beginner photo editing, and practical ways to use AI tools for everyday tasks, creativity and learning. Every Friday at 1.30 pm in the Main Room