U3A Dalby Inc

07/09/2026

GETTING TO KNOW OUR TUTORS

Lorna

What class do you take? - Aqua Aerobics

What does that involve? – Getting in the pool and giving instructions on how to do the exercises.

How long have you been tutor for this group? – About 5 years

How did you become interested in this activity? – A friend asked me if I would like to go to the pool for aerobics and that was 20 years ago.

What do you think are the benefits of Aqua Aerobics? – Friendship, exercise, also the water is calming, you can leave everything else behind.

Quick 3

Dogs or cats – No dogs or cats

Up with the birds or night owl – Up with the birds.

Summer or winter – Summer for the pool, winter for the garden.

01/09/2026

The first movie morning has been well received, there was about 20 people who came to enjoy Keeping up Appearances & Mother and Son.
The next movie morning will be on October, Tuesday 6th

30/08/2026

GETTING TO KNOW OUR TUTORS

Jill–

What class do you take? - Sewing (currently on hold)

What does that involve? – Helping with the garments and creating something to be proud of.

How long have you been tutor for this group? – 20 years

How did you become interested in this activity? – I was asked to set up the class. I have been making things since I was little. My Dad gave me an electric sewing machine for the 13th birthday.

What do you think are the benefits of dress making? – Achievement.

Quick 3

Dogs or cats - Dogs

Up with the birds or night owl – Up with the birds.

Summer or winter – Summer

28/08/2026

A reminder to all U3a Dalby members about the movie morning on Tuesday 1st September. I have been asked what will be on, you will have to come and see for yourself. 🤔😀

16/08/2026

GETTING TO KNOW OUR TUTORS

Dori–

What class do you take - Art Group

What does that involve? – Enjoying art with class members and teaching if needed.

How long have you been tutor for this group? – 3 years

How did you become interested in this activity? – I have been painting all my life.

What do you think are the benefits of art? – It takes me to another world, a world of colour.

Quick 3

Dogs or cats - Cats

Up with the birds or night owl – Up with the birds.

Summer or winter – Summer

12/08/2026

09/08/2026

GETTING TO KNOW OUR TUTORS

Debbie

What class do you take - Line Dancing

What does that involve? – Showing the class the steps for each dance and having fun and friendship

How long have you been tutor for this group? – 1 year

How did you become interested in this activity? – By a friend I had run into at an event and just trying not to give up, it takes a few months to get the steps.

What do you think are the benefits of Line Dancing? – Friendship and health

Quick 3

Dogs or cats – None!

Up with the birds or night owl? – Both. Up by 5 and I try to get to bed by 10.

Summer or winter? – Winter really because I don’t feel the cold so much.

04/08/2026

GETTING TO KNOW OUR TUTORS

Maree–

What class do you take - Gardening

What does that involve? – I research and do a garden talk each month. Discuss gardens and problems.

How long have you been tutor for this group? – 14 years

How did you become interested in this activity? – Lifelong interest.

What do you think are the benefits of gardening? – Good for your mental health, friendship, the joy of watching things grow. I also like the memories that a plant given to me by someone evokes.

Quick 3

Dogs or cats - Dogs

Up with the birds or night owl – Night Owl

Summer or winter – Summer

03/08/2026

The Letter that U3a Dalby received for our 30th Anniversary from the President of U3a International is now on display outside the office. If you haven't read this Letter please take the time to have a look next time you are at the Senior Citizens hall.