WHAT IS U3A: University for the Third Age?

The first U3A was formed in France in 1972.
The first Australian group was formed in 1982 and the Ballarat group in 1987.
Don’t be discouraged by the word “University”, it is being used in its medieval sense of a community united in the pursuit of stimulating ideas, activities and knowledge.
The aim is to keep the mind active and to improve the whole quality of life.
U3A members organise their own activities by drawing on the skills of one another. Like minded members from all walks of life are encouraged to form study groups and share their knowledge with fellow members, all on a voluntary basis.
U3A is a voluntary self-help organisation for:
*Those who have reached retiring age.
*Or any persons not engaged in full time employment
The “Third Age” is active retirement or leisure time.

History

COMMITTEE
president:
ANNE BOAG
vice president:
JOHN OLSON

Anne Boag image John Olson Image

20th Birthday C.D. imageThe 2007, 20th birthday celebrations are over but the memories linger on.

Here is a chance for you to have an overview of the events and records of our 20th Birthday Celebrations to see on your computer from a CD and then print out things of interest.
Included are photos from members, all the Bulletins [and others from the previous two years], the changing websites over two years, the various events over the year, 20 years history and other supporting material. All this for only $5 delivered to you.
Email:
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secretary:
CATH TAYLOR
treasurer:
ILONA TAKACS
Cath Taylor image Ilona Takacs image
membership records:
 FRAN HANRAHAN
course co-ordinator:
MARY MALONEY
publicity and liasion:
GRAHAM HAWLEY
bulletin distributor:
JANICE COOK
Graham Hawley image Janice Cook Image
equipment:
BRIAN COSTIGAN
committee member:
KEN TAYLOR

bulletin editors:
NINA NETHERWAY
ZELDA MARTIN

past president:
RUTH HAWLEY

Network delegate:
JANICE COOK

Other resonsibilities:
Public Officer:
BRIAN HAY

Web Masters:
PETER COLVILLE,
GRAHAM HAWLEY