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'We are finding it a lot easier to strum and sing at the same time'

2/2/2025

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Ukes4Fun – Just Jamming began on Monday 20th January, with members keen to get together, play old favourites, learn some new songs and enjoy each other’s company.
   
Now that Ukes4Fun is in its third year, we are finding it a lot easier to play varied strumming patterns on our ukes and sing at the same time!

This makes performing, including busking together in the community, more fun.
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Ukes4Fun members John, Irene, Jenny are pictured below busking outside Hide’s Bakery before Christmas, while Elly, Helen and John are busking near the Commonwealth Bank.
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​Just Jamming sessions are held weekly from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm in Room 1.   We will begin to use our new Ukes4Fun - Drop In time slot, 2nd &  4th Fridays from 1 to 4 pm, shortly. 

​Heather Wallace
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    'Jamming' Videos
    '4 String Strummers'

    Ukes4Fun 

    Ukes4Fun begins the year with an opportunity for beginners to have separate weeky sessions until Easter in the 'Getting Started' group which runs from 10 to 11 am on Monday mornings.  

    The  'Just Jamming' sessions follow from 11.30 to 1.30 in U3A Room 1, with beginners joining after Easter.

     Members of the Ukes4Fun Just Jamming group form a performance group, the 4String Strummers, and play regularly at nursing homes and community events. 

    Convenor

    Heather Wallace
    0418 353 244

    'Getting Started' (Term 1)

    You will learn how to hold, tune and play simple chords on your ukulele, with a variety of strumming patterns.  You will get lots of support and will have fun learning together.  You will need a ukulele of reasonable quality (ie. a concert ukulele), a music stand, and a tuner.

    Weekly on Mondays
    Term 1 (starting 19 January 2026 to Easter)
    10 to 11 am

    U3A Room 1

    'Just Jamming' 

    A group for uke players who can use basic cords and strumming patterns and enjoy getting together for a weekly jamming session, playing and singing songs, and having fun.
    Weekly on Mondays 
    ​11.30 am - 1.30 pm
    U3A Meeting Room 1 Starting 19 January 2026

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    Uke3A Introduction to Playing the Ukulele(U3A Goulburn Valley)
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