Introduction

U3A Benalla University of the Third Age, or U3A, provides opportunities for learning and social interaction to help people over 55 no longer in full time employment to keep physically & mentally alert. ​
48 courses and activities are being presented in Benalla in 2026.
There are no prerequisites or exams!

Newsletter

Our newsletter is published and our website updated at end of month. ​Deadline - 26th of the month to
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The U3A Benalla email address is now [email protected]. 

Inside

Program News Update
"We have a new stove, we need a new convenor" Cooking Solo
'Thank you, Rene!' Photography
'End of year lunch in the shade' Garden Appreciation
'Gemmill Swamp Wildlife Reserve' Easy Bushwalking
'Our excursion to works at the Railway Station' Train Buffs
"What a month!  Ukes4Fun

President's Message

This post is to advise you of a car parking problem which will affect members attending classes at the Benalla Seniors & Community Centre. 

Construction work on the new Pump Track in the park near the Benalla Seniors and Community Centre commenced on Tuesday 6th January 2026.  The project is expected to be finished by the end of February. 

Benalla Rural City Council have constructed temporary fencing around an area which will be used by the construction company to house their site office and equipment. 

Unfortunately, the area which is fenced off covers approximately half of the car park behind the Benalla Seniors and Community Centre where many U3A members park their cars. 

The Council has suggested that our members use the car park between the Benalla Seniors and Community Centre and the Library. 

Margaret Jenkins, President   ​

December Report

2025 is drawing to a close and what a great year U3A Benalla have had! Our Membership reached a record 470 members, 50 more than in 2024. We had consistently over 43 courses available throughout 2025.

​Thank you to all our Convenors for the great programs you have presented in 2025. The U3A Benalla Committee is pleased that the vast majority of 2025 courses are continuing in 2026.

In 2026 we will be offering six new courses which include Critical Thinking with Linda Tullberg, Digital Upskilling and Lifelong Learners with Bev Lee, Ruth Jelliff & Dawn Stephens, Learning and playing Traditional Celtic Tunes with Tim Shirley, Pickleball with Jan Kennedy, Poetry Appreciation with Mary Lou Keogh and Social Golf with James Davey.  
​...Click here to read the full report

Enrolment 

Courses 2026 

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 Calendar 

See also - What's On or Monthly Calendar