Cap Coast

write to us at u3acapcoast@gmail.com
contact the Community Centre at 80 John St
or just come along to an activity and chat to one of our friendly volunteer tutors.

U3A promotes healthy ageing by sharing educational, creative and leisure activities.

Where is CapCoast U3A?

GENERAL MEETING
October 17

The meeting agenda included the following: a possible new course - Philosophy Discussion Group; Christmas Lunch on 28 Nov; applying for membership of Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission; and room bookings for next year.
The Ukulele group gave a presentation. And guest speaker this month is Police Senior Sergeant Chris Griffin.

COMMUNITY EVENTS
supported by U3A members

THE SALTY LIME
On September 9 The Salty Lime, a stunning local venue, played host to close to 90 members of our local community who gathered to support the Children's Ward at Rockhampton Hospital.

Roxanne gave a fabulous talk about the farm and its trademark finger limes. Everyone was invited to pick a few. Other speakers, who also did a wonderful job, were Head of the Community Centre, Robyn and also Melinda who is a teacher on the Children's Ward.

Kudos to the local ladies who between them knitted more than 250 bears to give to children affected by ill-health or poor circumstances. In addition to numerous bears, money was raised for the Children's Ward.

See pics here.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

RSO
Rockhampton Symphony Orchestra, November 2025

U3A members may enjoy ... a grand production of Handel’s Messiah! RSO is joining with the Yeppoon Choral Society Voices as they celebrate their 60th anniversary, along with Rockhampton Musical Union and Unisong Choirs.

This promises to be a spectacular musical experience.

WRITING GROUP OCT 2025

Our task this month was to write a short story that fitted the brief of being The Worst! 😁

See how we handled the challenge here.

ANYTHING GOES
GKI October 2025

More than 30 U3A Yeppoon & Rockhampton members enjoyed a day out on Keppel Island on Thursday 16 Oct.

Jo, from the Cap Coast Marine Turtle Group gave an excellent presentation about the turtles in our area, their threats, and the present rehabilitation to Boyne Island.

They have now obtained, through our Shire Council, land beside the Causeway Lake for a new rehabilitation centre.

We enjoyed a lunch of fish and chips and for some a swim in the beautiful clear water.

Our great photographer Isla captured the day, so check out our pics.

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What is U3A?

"Third Age" refers to the period of active retirement, which follows the first age of childhood and formal education and the second age of working life, and which precedes the fourth age of dependence.

The term “University” is used in the original sense of the word - of an association or community of teachers and scholars, united in the pursuit of knowledge.

U3A is a community organisation which promotes healthy ageing by sharing educational, creative and leisure activities provided by their own members.

We ask for no qualification for membership and we award no degrees or diplomas. We are a lively and friendly group offering a wide range of activities and we welcome all seniors to our organisation.

We invite you to explore this website to find out what we offer to seniors along the Capricorn Coast. If you would like to enquire further, please either come along to one of our events, contact one of our committee members or email us at u3acapcoast@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

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GENERAL MEETING October 17

COMMUNITY EVENTSsupported by U3A members