IntroductionBenalla 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.
47 courses and activities are being offered in Benalla in 2020. 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! NewsletterOur 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.
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Welcome to 2020!Summer SchoolBenalla U3A’s Summer School Program is now in its third year! In December 2017 Dorothy Webber piloted a summer program with a session dedicated to Trivial Pursuit, and a second session ‘Morning Memories’ where stories and photographs were shared. In January 2019 the first ‘Tech Savvy Be Connected’ summer school program was offered by Jenny Sawyer and Margaret Jenkins. In 2020, three summer school activities are being held in the U3A meeting room over the January break:
Tech Savvy Be Connected Tuesday 7, 14 and 21 January – 10am-11am Whether or not you attended previous sessions last semester, you are welcome to bring your portable devices to our summer school to extend your computing know-ledge & skills. Contact: Margaret Jenkins 5762 6944 Jenny Sawyer 0409 545 182 Patchwork Thursday 9 & 23 January - 10am-4pm The Patchwork Group is continuing its tradition of holding day long sessions in January, increasing the number this year from one to two. Contact: Dorothy Webber 5762 2116 or 0412 263 071 Community Singing Friday 10, 17 & 24 January - 10.30 am-11.45 am Due to a kind offer by Brian Greed, Singing for Fun are running three Community Singing mornings in January. Singing for Fun members and other members of U3A are invited to attend. Each session will have a break for morning tea and is expected to finish about 11.45 am. Contact: Margaret Jenkins 5762 6944 Life Ball Recommences Monday 13th January 9.45 to 11.30am Life Ball is also returning in mid-January at the Benalla Indoor Recreation Centre in Ackerly Avenue. Weekly sessions recommence Monday 13 January. Contact: Max Powell 0423 525 565 |
Enrolment Days 2020Monday January 13
Wednesday 15 January 9:30 -11:30am Seniors Community Building Renewing members will receive enrolment information and documents early in the New Year as a mail out (post or email). Both enrolment days this year are being held at the Seniors Community Building. If you are unable to attend Enrolment Days, information and forms will be available at the RedB4 Book Shop (next to Hide’s Bakery) and on the website. Dorothy Webber, President Calendar/TimetableSee also our Monthly Calendar
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