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. ​
44 courses and activities are being offered in Benalla in 2021.  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, & calendar are also updated then. 
​​The newsletter deadline is the 25th  of the month at nmidday - email to 
newsletter@u3abenalla.com

Convenors:

Convenors A - Z - 2021 Update
Bulk Email Messages to Groups 
U3A Benalla COVID-Safe Plan
Seniors' Centre Upgrade 

Covid - collections 

Covid 19 - Musings 
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​Covid Patchwork Collection 2020

President's update

Following a successful enrolment day, we welcomed back external activities and a number of classes at the Hub and the Town Hall in early February.

We have received the welcome news that access to the Seniors Centre will possible from Monday 22 February.  Guided by convenors, members need to follow Covid regulations which include, where possible, signing in to the building using the QR Code available on the door of the Seniors building and as a laminated copy in the U3A Meeting Room.  Ticking the class roll will satisfy requirements as phone numbers have been listed on the roll for contact purposes.  

​We are also asking members to 'book in' for  classes and activities by email or phone where possible, (as Chat N Chew, Wine Appreciation already do) so the convenors know numbers likely to attend. 

Coffee, tea and milk will now be available in the Seniors Building and the Hub, however you will need to bring your own mug if you wish to have morning tea.

U3A Benalla and District’s Annual General Meeting will be held at Meet and Mingle on Wednesday March 17th.  I would like to thank retiring members Bill Parris and Pat Gardner for the highly valued work they have done on the Committee for a number of years.  Positions are now vacant for two members.  If you are interested in stepping up and joining the committee, the 2021 Executive/Committee Nomination Form is now available.
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Dorothy Webber, President

News Headlines...

The Seniors Community Centre is reopening on Monday 22 February - classes in the U3A Meeting Room will be following the conditions in U3A Benalla's Covid-Safety Plan.

​It's Not Too Late to Enrol!​

Calendar

Covid Safe Reminders

  • Morning and afternoon tea will be available, however you need to bring your own mug.
  • If you have a smart phone, please sign in to the building using the QR code on the side door or U3A Meeting Room. 
  • If you are feeling unwell, we ask you not to attend  classes or activities but instead get tested for COVID 19 
  • Read more - U3A Benalla & District COVID Safe Plan