Introduction

Benalla and District University of the Third Age, or U3A, provides opportunities for learning and social interaction to help older people no longer in full time employment keep physically & mentally alert. ​
40 courses and activities are being offered in Benalla in 2019.  To find out more about a particular group, click on Groups on the menu at the top of the page. 

​There are no prerequisites or exams!

Newsletter

Our monthly newsletter is produced towards the end of the month  The website's home page, group pages, daily calendar & monthly calendar are updated at this time. 

​The newsletter deadline is the 25th day of the month at midday - email to newsletter@u3abenalla.com
Do you have a skill or interest which could contribute to the life of U3A?  Vacancies exist for 2020 for convenors of 'Chat N Chew', 'Collectors' and a potential new course for Pitman Shorthand users.  Contact Terry Case 0427 621 700 to express your interest in these or other course offerings!

President's Message


On 17th September Lorraine Knox and I attended a U3A Regional Meeting in Seymour. Benalla was congratulated on our growing membership and our diverse courses.  It’s always great to come together with other U3A’s and share ideas.

October’s Meet & Mingle on Wednesday 16th October will be replaced by a celebration of Seniors Week.  There will be a Morning Tea at 9:30 am sponsored by Age Friendly Benalla & Benalla Rural City Council.   

This will be followed by a BBQ Lunch at midday sponsored by The Good Things Foundation, with the Be Connected class meeting for their session after lunch.  Come to one or come to both!  RSVP Dorothy 0412263071 or email president@u3abenalla.com.

Meetings have been held with all users of The Seniors Community Centre to discuss how best to use the space.  More news to come.  Happily all users are now welcome to use the automatic doors when they are  open.

Convenors’ Workshop  Friday October 25th 1:30 pm. This is to thank our dedicated volunteers and run training on photocopier, overhead projector, TV, etc.
 
Housekeeping - The Urn   The tap of the urn must be facing the front.  If it is left slightly off-centre the tap the tap will leak.

Christmas Lunch 2019  A date for your diary!  Our Christmas luncheon will be held at the Goorambat Railway Hotel  on Wednesday November 27th.   Lunch & Bus $40 -  Lunch only $35.  Form will be included in November’s Newsletter.  For further information or to RSVP, contact Heather Rodgers 5762 4086..
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Dorothy Webber,
​President

It's Taster Time!

It’s 'Taster Time'!  It is possible to attend many courses and activities during October and November as a 'taster'.  If  you know anyone who is thinking of joining U3A next year, please let them know about this. They need to speak with the convenor first & put their names of the roll on the day, but do not need to join until next year

Calendar/Timetable

See also our Monthly Calendar 
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