Port Macquarie Hastings U3A Inc
2 Lochinvar Place
Port Macquarie
NSW 2444
phone:02 6584 4192
mail: office@pmhu3a.org.au
Web: pmhu3a.org.au or Courses

2026 Term 1

02-Feb-2026 to 27-Mar-2026

ENROLMENTS:

Commence on 27-Jan-2026
Online enrolments will be from 12: AM on 27-Jan-2026
Office will be open for enrolments from 27-Jan-2026 to 28-Jan-2026 between 09:AM to 03:30PM

REFUND POLICY

Unless a course is cancelled members are not eligible for a refund of course fees except in exceptional circumstances. Members requesting a refund are required to fill in a “Refund Request” form which then goes to the executive for a decision. Refunds can only be made by bank transfer.

Membership fees are not refundable.

COURSES VENUE: PMHU3A Centre unless otherwise stated.

Please consider others

Masks are currently discretionary but this may change in the future.
Sanitiser at the entrance and in all classrooms
Entry by front door exit by rear door
Self-distancing whenever possible.

PAYMENT METHODS:

Bank transfer: Regional Australia BSB: 932 000 Acc: 500072357
EFTPOS or Cash at the office

Thursday

500 Card Game Tutor: Ross Brindley & John McIntyre

For8 weeks OnThursday
From: 05-Feb to 26-Mar Time: 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 35 max (35 vacant) Fee: $20.00

'500' is a popular card game played by four players. It involves trumps and the taking of tricks. Maybe you haven't played 500 for ages? Maybe you have never played it? Both beginners and experienced players are welcome so come along and join in the fun!

Dancing - Thursday for Performance Tutor: Christine Battisson

For8 weeks OnThursday
From: 05-Feb to 26-Mar Time: 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM

Location: 16 Kingfisher Rd Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $20.00

Practise non-partner dances for performance.

Newswatch - News Behind the News Tutor: John Peasley

For8 weeks OnThursday
From: 05-Feb to 26-Mar Time: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Location: U3A Room 08 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00

Discuss a wide range of news in a friendly, meaningful and thoughtful environment. Topics include politics, environment, energy, economy, health, science, technology, art, education and important regional news.

Scrabble at Port Tutor: Celia Eastman

For8 weeks OnThursday
From: 05-Feb to 26-Mar Time: 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: U3A Room 05 Places: 17 max (17 vacant) Fee: $20.00

For those interested in playing or learning to play Scrabble in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere. All levels welcome. Please bring your own Scrabble board if you have one.

Understanding Our Mobile Devices Tutor: John Peasley & David Hogan

For8 weeks OnThursday
From: 05-Feb to 26-Mar Time: 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM

Location: U3A Room 05 Places: 8 max (8 vacant) Fee: $20.00

This interesting course will help us to learn what we need to know about our mobile devices. We will cover topics such as Device capabilities, Desktop screen, Settings, Apps, Google, Email, etc. All you could ever need to know in the hands of the IT experts, John and David!

This is a new course.