ACTIVITIES
There's something for everyone.
At U3A Mackay, our activities are the heart of what we do - offering members a rich, diverse program of classes, interest groups and social opportunities designed to stimulate the mind, body and spirit.
What You’ll Find
Our activity program spans many areas, including:
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Creative & Performing Arts — painting, writing, music, photography
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Health, Wellness & Movement — gentle exercise, tai chi, bocce, pickleball, line dancing, lawn bowls
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Games & Social Groups — Mahjong, cards, trivia, board games, social lunches, movie group
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Technology — support for computers, tablets and mobile phones
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Special Interest — photography, gardening, small dog group, rifle shooting
Each activity is run by volunteers or member-facilitators, drawing on the skills, interests and experience of our own community. Everyone has a role: as learner, contributor or mentor.
How Activities Work
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Flexible & Non-Competitive: There are no exams or formal assessments — learning is for pleasure and enrichment.
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Member-Led: Members propose new topics, suggest guest speakers or start new interest groups based on demand.
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Scheduled Across the Year: Activities run throughout each term. You can join at any time if there’s a vacancy.
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Accessible & Inclusive: Many activities are held in accessible venues so those with mobility constraints can participate.
Each activity is run by volunteers or member-facilitators, drawing on the skills, interests and experience of our own community. Everyone has a role: as learner, contributor or mentor.
Benefits of Staying Active with U3A
Participation in learning and social activity has many proven benefits, such as reducing isolation, enhancing wellbeing and keeping cognition engaged.
U3A’s non-formal learning model is linked to better mental health, more connected communities and a sense of purpose in later life.
How to Get Started
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Explore our Activities. Search to see which classes and groups are currently accepting new participants
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Contact the activity convenor for more details
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Attend an introductory session or come along as a guest
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Try something outside your usual interests — many members discover new passions
Join U3A Mackay not just to learn - but to thrive, connect, create, explore and belong.
THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
Our sincere thanks for their valued and continuing support to Andrew Wilcox MP, Member for Dawson for publishing our Newsletter; venues at Mackay Regional Council Libraries; The Community Centre, Wellington Street; CQ University (both City & Ooralea Campuses); Studio 53; Senior Citizens’ Centre; Mackay Golf Club; Mackay Art Society; Carlyle Gardens; Mt. Pleasant Cinema; Canelands & Mt Pleasant Shopping Centres; Botanic Gardens; Mackay City Bowling Club; Mackay Gymnastics; St. Ambrose Church Hall; and radio and TV stations.