U3A

What is U3a? Do you have the desire to explore new things of interest now that you have time to do so?
Then U3A could be what you're looking for.

U3A organisations are mainly located in major towns and areas. A U3A New Zealand search with your closest city or town will help you to find the NZ site whilch lists all the contact information and joining details.   http://www.u3a.net.nz

‘U3A’, derived from the words ‘University of the Third Age’, had its beginnings in France in the mid-seventies and has now spread to many countries. There are many thousands of members throughout the world.

It is a University in the original sense of the word – a group of people learning for its own sake or following a particular activity.

U3A is a response to the idea that human life is divided into three periods: Firstly, childhood and schooling: Secondly, child-rearing and work: Thirdly, retirement or semi-retirement.

The Third Age provides an important opportunity for listening, learning, and understanding when middle-aged or older people can pursue the idea of a university as a community of those seeking a greater understanding of life. typical home study groups

• Antiques and Collectibles
• Art Appreciation
• Books and Authors
• Botanica
• Bridge
• Cinema and Theatre
• Classic Films
• Current Events
• Embroidery
• Famous and Infamous
• French
• Gallivanters
• Geography
• History of Art
• History
• Irish Literature
• Italian
• Jazz
• Literature
• Luncheon Group
• Mah Jong
• Money Matters
• Music
• Opera Appreciation
• Past for the Future
• Petanque
• Photography
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Travel
• Walking
• Wine Study
• World Cultures and Religion

Membership entitles members to attend any Study Group that has a vacancy and to participate in a range of other activities, however it does not guarantee that there will be a vacancy in any particular Group.

All members are encouraged to attend the monthly General Meetings and expected to join and participate in at least one Study Group each year.

• No teachers and no students – all are equal members
• No qualifications to join
• No passing or failing
• No graduation
• No titles
• No course fees
• No evening meetings
• No shortage of knowledge, skill or experience. Members have all the talents required
• Costs are minimal and within reach of everybody

You do not need a university degree or any other qualification in order to join; life experience and an enquiring mind are all that is needed.

We're never too old to learn!

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