Calendar

 

Apr
28
Sun
The peppercorn tree (play) @ Eltham Little Theatre
Apr 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

During 2024, Eltham Little Theatre are generously offering U3A members half price tickets for their Sunday matinee shows. The dates for which this is applicable for The peppercorn tree are Sundays, 21st and 28th April.

Jonah, an Australian ex-serviceman, is nearing the end of his life. He has always been secretive about his wartime experiences but he has reluctantly agreed to his wife’s suggestion that he recount these experiences to Zoe, a professional biographer. As his story unfolds, he reveals a secret that has an unexpected and powerful impact on his family.

Here are the mechanics: you book your tickets online. Choose the date, then either individual tickets or a full table of 6, then the number of ‘U3A member’ tickets, then enter the ‘502024’ discount code in the ‘gift certificate / promotion code’ box, then pay.

May
1
Wed
After the Referendum: Where to from now? (Andrew Gunstone) @ Eltham Central Pavilion
May 1 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Professor Andrew Gunstone will talk about a topic which is central to the Nillumbik Reconciliation Action Plan currently being worked on by Nillumbik Council, to the State Government’s Treaty progress, and to Federal Government’s Close the Gap funding and post referendum decisions.

Professor Gunstone is a leading authority on reconciliation. He is Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor Reconciliation, Federation University, where he has established the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice. He is also Co-Chair of Reconciliation Victoria.

Book your place by emailing Pam Griffith.

May
2
Thu
The peppercorn tree (play) @ Eltham Little Theatre
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

During 2024, Eltham Little Theatre are generously offering U3A members half price tickets for their Thursday evening and Sunday matinee shows. The dates for which this is applicable for XXX are: XXX.

Here are the mechanics: you book your tickets online. Choose the date, then the number of ‘U3A member’ tickets, then enter the ‘202450’ discount code in the ‘gift certificate / promotion code’ box, then pay.

May
15
Wed
Amazing Australian women (Christine Lister) @ Eltham Central Pavilion
May 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Christine Lister will celebrate 16 amazing Australian women – historical and contemporary humanitarians, celebrities, politicians, journalists, athletes, adventurers, feminists and heroines.

They include: women leaders and achievers who made a difference to Australian society and changed attitudes to women’s and girls’ roles; rebels – remarkably resourceful and resilient rebels – devoted to causes they believed in; and trailblazers too, breaking through the barriers of society’s expectations. Despite the significance of their achievements, they were often ridiculed, rejected, forgotten or overlooked by history.

Christine will also talk about the feminine leadership qualities and personal characteristics that set exceptional women apart.

Once a school principal, Christine is now a wise woman, an elder and an old soul.

Book your place by emailing Pam Griffith.

May
23
Thu
Biggest Morning Tea @ Eltham Central Pavilion
May 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Enjoy morning tea, mix with fellow U3A members and win great prizes.

The guest speakers will be Alan and Fiona White, who will share their experiences as a couple dealing with prostate cancer and discuss how important early intervention is in dealing with this type of cancer. Alan is the author of We’ve lost my prostate … mate.

Last year, we raised around $1,500 and we would like to do that again if not better it.

More information about the raffle to follow.

Register your attendance by emailing the Office.

Jun
21
Fri
A cabaret evening of big band music @ Eltham Community and Reception Centre
Jun 21 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Enjoy a relaxed musical evening with your friends at a table with BYO supper, drinks and glassware (they will provide coffee and tea). Listen to the Nillumbik U3A Diamond Valley Big Band, including vocalists Angeline Thompson, Belinda Coco, Richard Desmond and James Maddocks. There will be plenty of dance floor for those who like to dance.

Take some small denomination cash to participate in the raffle.

Tickets can be booked individually or in groups. If buying for a group, email the Office (office@nillumbiku3a.org.au) with a list of all the names so that they can be placed together.

The preferred method of payment is online but if you would prefer to pay by cash or card at the door, email the Office (office@nillumbiku3a.org.au) so that they can reserve a place for you.

Jun
28
Fri
Term 2 ends
Jun 28 @ 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

Jun
30
Sun
Into the woods Jr. (play) @ Eltham Little Theatre
Jun 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

During 2024, Eltham Little Theatre are generously offering U3A members half price tickets for their Sunday matinee shows. The dates for which this is applicable for Into the woods Jr. are Sundays, 30th June, 7th July and 14th July.

This musical, by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapin, re-tells the classic Brothers Grimm fables. It centres on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack (and his beanstalk), who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse, and wind up changed forever.

Here are the mechanics: you book your tickets online. Choose the date, then the number of ‘U3A member’ tickets, then enter the ‘502024’ discount code in the ‘gift certificate / promotion code’ box, then pay.

Jul
7
Sun
Into the woods Jr. (play) @ Eltham Little Theatre
Jul 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

During 2024, Eltham Little Theatre are generously offering U3A members half price tickets for their Sunday matinee shows. The dates for which this is applicable for Into the woods Jr. are Sundays, 30th June, 7th July and 14th July.

This musical, by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapin, re-tells the classic Brothers Grimm fables. It centres on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack (and his beanstalk), who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse, and wind up changed forever.

Here are the mechanics: you book your tickets online. Choose the date, then the number of ‘U3A member’ tickets, then enter the ‘502024’ discount code in the ‘gift certificate / promotion code’ box, then pay.

Jul
14
Sun
Into the woods Jr. (play) @ Eltham Little Theatre
Jul 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

During 2024, Eltham Little Theatre are generously offering U3A members half price tickets for their Sunday matinee shows. The dates for which this is applicable for Into the woods Jr. are Sundays, 30th June, 7th July and 14th July.

This musical, by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapin, re-tells the classic Brothers Grimm fables. It centres on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack (and his beanstalk), who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse, and wind up changed forever.

Here are the mechanics: you book your tickets online. Choose the date, then the number of ‘U3A member’ tickets, then enter the ‘502024’ discount code in the ‘gift certificate / promotion code’ box, then pay.

Jul
16
Tue
Xmas in July @ Eltham Central Pavilion
Jul 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

More information to follow in due course.

Jul
18
Thu
Tutor morning tea @ Eltham Central Pavilion
Jul 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

More information to follow in due course.

Jul
22
Mon
Term 3 starts
Jul 22 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 am

 

Sep
8
Sun
Veronica’s room (play) @ Eltham Little Theatre
Sep 8 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

During 2024, Eltham Little Theatre are generously offering U3A members half price tickets for their Thursday evening and Sunday matinee shows. The dates for which this is applicable for Veronica’s room are Thursday, 19th September and Sundays, 8th and 15th September.

Is Susan actually Susan, a self-possessed college student in 1973? Or is she Veronica, a conflicted young lady of 1935, desperately believing herself to be a later Susan?
What begins as a seeming mission of mercy ends up a terrifying crisis of self-doubt amongst malevolent forces, with the audience no less certain of Veronica/Susan’s identity than she is.

Veronica’s Room is a thriller by Ira Levin, author of Deathtrap and Rosemary’s Baby.

Here are the mechanics: you book your tickets online. Choose the date, then either individual tickets or a full table of 6, then the number of ‘U3A member’ tickets, then enter the ‘502024’ discount code in the ‘gift certificate / promotion code’ box, then pay.

Sep
15
Sun
Veronica’s room (play) @ Eltham Little Theatre
Sep 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

During 2024, Eltham Little Theatre are generously offering U3A members half price tickets for their Thursday evening and Sunday matinee shows. The dates for which this is applicable for Veronica’s room are Thursday, 19th September and Sundays, 8th and 15th September.

Is Susan actually Susan, a self-possessed college student in 1973? Or is she Veronica, a conflicted young lady of 1935, desperately believing herself to be a later Susan?
What begins as a seeming mission of mercy ends up a terrifying crisis of self-doubt amongst malevolent forces, with the audience no less certain of Veronica/Susan’s identity than she is.

Veronica’s Room is a thriller by Ira Levin, author of Deathtrap and Rosemary’s Baby.

Here are the mechanics: you book your tickets online. Choose the date, then either individual tickets or a full table of 6, then the number of ‘U3A member’ tickets, then enter the ‘502024’ discount code in the ‘gift certificate / promotion code’ box, then pay.

Sep
19
Thu
Veronica’s room (play) @ Eltham Little Theatre
Sep 19 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

During 2024, Eltham Little Theatre are generously offering U3A members half price tickets for their Thursday evening and Sunday matinee shows. The dates for which this is applicable for Veronica’s room are Thursday, 19th September and Sundays, 8th and 15th September.

Is Susan actually Susan, a self-possessed college student in 1973? Or is she Veronica, a conflicted young lady of 1935, desperately believing herself to be a later Susan?
What begins as a seeming mission of mercy ends up a terrifying crisis of self-doubt amongst malevolent forces, with the audience no less certain of Veronica/Susan’s identity than she is.

Veronica’s Room is a thriller by Ira Levin, author of Deathtrap and Rosemary’s Baby.

Here are the mechanics: you book your tickets online. Choose the date, then either individual tickets or a full table of 6, then the number of ‘U3A member’ tickets, then enter the ‘502024’ discount code in the ‘gift certificate / promotion code’ box, then pay.

Sep
20
Fri
Term 3 ends
Sep 20 @ 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

Oct
14
Mon
Term 4 starts
Oct 14 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 am

 

Nov
17
Sun
The lion, the witch and the wardrobe (play) @ Eltham Little Theatre
Nov 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

During 2024, Eltham Little Theatre are generously offering U3A members half price tickets for their Thursday evening and Sunday matinee shows. The dates for which this is applicable for The lion, the witch and the wardrobe are Thursday, 28th November and Sundays, 17th and 24th November.

Set in the 1940’s during WWII, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, are evacuated to a professors’ home in the countryside. Stumbling across a wardrobe in a spare room, the four siblings find their way through the wardrobe to the land of Narnia. They encounter many talking animals and mythical creatures, including Mr. Tumnus, the beavers, the lion Aslan and the White Witch.

Adapted from the book by C.S. Lewis, the play explores the themes of family, temptation, betrayal, forgiveness, courage and good versus evil.

This is a dinner table seating event. Take your own food and beverages.

Here are the mechanics: you book your tickets online. Choose the date, then the table, then the number of ‘U3A member’ tickets, then enter the ‘502024’ discount code in the ‘gift certificate / promotion code’ box, then pay.

Nov
24
Sun
The lion, the witch and the wardrobe (play) @ Eltham Little Theatre
Nov 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

During 2024, Eltham Little Theatre are generously offering U3A members half price tickets for their Thursday evening and Sunday matinee shows. The dates for which this is applicable for The lion, the witch and the wardrobe are Thursday, 28th November and Sundays, 17th and 24th November.

Set in the 1940’s during WWII, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, are evacuated to a professors’ home in the countryside. Stumbling across a wardrobe in a spare room, the four siblings find their way through the wardrobe to the land of Narnia. They encounter many talking animals and mythical creatures, including Mr. Tumnus, the beavers, the lion Aslan and the White Witch.

Adapted from the book by C.S. Lewis, the play explores the themes of family, temptation, betrayal, forgiveness, courage and good versus evil.

This is a dinner table seating event. Take your own food and beverages.

Here are the mechanics: you book your tickets online. Choose the date, then the table, then the number of ‘U3A member’ tickets, then enter the ‘502024’ discount code in the ‘gift certificate / promotion code’ box, then pay.

Nov
28
Thu
The lion, the witch and the wardrobe (play) @ Eltham Little Theatre
Nov 28 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

During 2024, Eltham Little Theatre are generously offering U3A members half price tickets for their Thursday evening and Sunday matinee shows. The dates for which this is applicable for The lion, the witch and the wardrobe are Thursday, 28th November and Sundays, 17th and 24th November.

Set in the 1940’s during WWII, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, are evacuated to a professors’ home in the countryside. Stumbling across a wardrobe in a spare room, the four siblings find their way through the wardrobe to the land of Narnia. They encounter many talking animals and mythical creatures, including Mr. Tumnus, the beavers, the lion Aslan and the White Witch.

Adapted from the book by C.S. Lewis, the play explores the themes of family, temptation, betrayal, forgiveness, courage and good versus evil.

This is a dinner table seating event. Take your own food and beverages.

Here are the mechanics: you book your tickets online. Choose the date, then either individual tickets or a table of 6, then the number of ‘U3A member’ tickets, then enter the ‘502024’ discount code in the ‘gift certificate / promotion code’ box, then pay.

Dec
3
Tue
Our Christmas breakup @ Eltham Central Pavilion
Dec 3 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

More information to follow in due course.

Dec
6
Fri
Term 4 ends
Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm