Week of Events
Monday, April 6, 2026
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April 6, 2026 -Seated Gentle Exercises (Monday)
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April 6, 2026 -Table Tennis (Monday)
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April 6, 2026 -China Painting
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April 6, 2026 -Writing for Fun
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April 6, 2026 -Cryptic Crosswords
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April 6, 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.
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, April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026 -Art: Pastels & Water Colours
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April 7, 2026 -Singing For Fun
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Featured April 7, 2026 -Featured German Conversation
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April 7, 2026 -Solo
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Featured April 7, 2026 -Featured Film Classics: “The Inn of the Sixth Happiness:
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.
Singing For Fun
bout Course With June Liddy This class offers members the chance to sing together. Come along and be involved with other enthusiastic singers. 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 10.00 am in the Main Room
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
Film Classics: “The Inn of the Sixth Happiness:
“The Inn of the Sixth Happiness” 2h38m {1958} A tenacious British woman becomes a missionary and runs an inn for travelling merchants in China during the Japanese invasion and the tumultuous years leading up to the Second World War. Based on the true story of Gladys Aylward. Stars: Ingrid Bergman, Curt Jurgen and Robert Donat.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 -Table Tennis (Wednesday)
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April 8, 2026 -Tai Chi
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April 8, 2026 -500
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April 8, 2026 -Canasta
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April 8, 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, April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 -Seated Gentle Exercises (Thursday)
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April 9, 2026 -Sounds of Music
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Featured April 9, 2026 -Featured “Love Me Tonight” – Musical Movie for April
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April 9, 2026 -Patchwork & Stitch
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April 9, 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
“Love Me Tonight” – Musical Movie for April
th April at 10am Love Me Tonight” 1h 44m. A Parisian tailor finds himself posing as a baron in order to collect a sizeable bill from an aristocrat, only to fall in love with an aloof young princess. Stars: Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald, Charles Ruggles
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, April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026 -Table Tennis (Friday)
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April 10, 2026 -Tai Chi (Friday)
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April 10, 2026 -Oil Painting
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Featured April 10, 2026 -Featured Annual General Meeting: April 10th from 10am
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Featured April 10, 2026 -Featured Committee Meeting: 10th April 2026
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April 10, 2026 -Knitting & Crochet
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April 10, 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.
Annual General Meeting: April 10th from 10am
The Horsham U3A Annual General Meeting is coming up, and it promises to be a highlight of our year. We’d love to see as many members as possible there. Date: Friday, 10 April 2026 Time: 10:00 am Venue: Main Room, Horsham U3A Building (the old railway station) Morning tea will be provided. Special Guest: Anne Grigg, President of U3A Victoria We are thrilled to welcome Anne Grigg, President of U3A Victoria, as our guest speaker this year. Anne’s passion for lifelong learning and her deep knowledge of the U3A movement across Victoria make her a wonderful addition to our AGM. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear firsthand about the work being done at a state level to support U3A members like us. Electing Our 2026–2027 Committee At the AGM, members will elect the Horsham U3A Committee for the new 2026–2027 year. Our Committee is the engine room of everything we do — from organising classes and events to keeping the organisation running smoothly for all members. We warmly encourage anyone who is interested in contributing to our wonderful community to consider putting their name forward. Nomination forms are available now from the office. Completed nominations must be returned to the office no later than Wednesday, 8 April 2026. Why Come Along? The AGM is your chance to: Hear from our inspiring guest speaker, Anne Grigg, President of U3A Victoria Have your say in the future direction of Horsham U3A Support and vote for your new Committee Connect with fellow members over morning tea We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions about nominations or the AGM, please don’t hesitate to contact the office. Horsham U3A – Learning, Friendship and Community
Committee Meeting: 10th April 2026
Reminder that there is a scheduled Committee Meeting to take place after the Annual General Meeting on Friday, 10th April from 10 am. If you are elected to the committee for the 2026-2027 year, could you please stay behind after the AGM for photos and the group meeting?
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