5G15 Friday Trivia

Tutor/Facilitator Helen Devereux

When
Date: on/from Fri 6 Feb 2026 to Fri 26 June 2026
Frequency: weekly
Class time: 10:00-11:30

Delivered ZOOM

Other information

Five rounds of ten questions covering all categories – SPORT, ART & LITERATURE, FILM & THEATRE, GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, AUSTRALIA, GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY and more.

There will be some multiple choice questions and others open-ended. The top scorers for the day will play off in a five question final.

If you like general knowledge and testing your knowledge, this will be a relaxed fun environment to do exactly that. To make it more interesting, the trivia will be presented in engaging ways, such as movie clips, news reel, songs and finish that line. No singing is required but feel free.

Here are some ways participating in trivia benefits your brain –

Boosts memory: Trivia requires you to recall facts, dates and details, which strengthens the neural pathways in your brain and improves your ability to retain and recall information.

Enhances cognitive skills: It exercises and improves cognitive functions like attention, problem-solving and mental agility.

Increases knowledge: You are constantly learning new information across various subjects which broadens your knowledge base.

Promotes long-term brain health: By keeping your brain engaged, trivia can help build cognitive reserve which may help the brain compensate for age-related changes.

Reduces stress and improves mood: The feeling of successfully answering a question can release dopamine and the act of playing can be a fun, stress-reducing activity.

REQUIREMENTS: Students will need to print the answer sheet.

TUTOR: Helen has taught various courses at the U3A Port Phillip. She loves creating fun and engaging slideshows to present various topics. She has a relaxed and friendly style and strives to ensure all participants are involved.

First & third Fridays in Term 2

but classes will be held on 19 & 26 June and no class on 5 June

ZOOM

 

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