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| Ararat & District U3A | Ararat and District U3A has just completed one year of successful operation with a membership of 87 in 2010. Our courses are run from the NMIT campus in Grano Street Ararat. Courses which have proved popular are: water colour painting, computer, family history, wine appreciation, creative writing, geography, history, geology, solo, genealogy. walking group. Special programs included: Renaissance Architecture, an excursion to the Bendigo Art gallery to see the McCubbin exhibition and in 2011 Energy Matters. Once a month we hold a social afternoon including activities and games. Contact: President 5352 3080 akitchen@tpg.com.au Secretary 5352 3712 ghhirst@bigpond.com |  |
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| Bass Valley U3A | Bass Valley U3A is a member of the U3A South Gippsland Region and covers the widely scattered communities along the Bass Coast, from Lang Lang through to Bass and in the hinterland. We meet at various venues - Grantville, Corinella, Coronet Bay - and offer a variety of courses designed to keep retirees' minds and bodies active - Ancient Civilizations, Music & Imagination, Digital Photography, Current Affairs, Singing for Fun, Meditation, Bush Painting & Landscapes, Tai Ch'i for Arthritis, Pole Walking. A new Writing group and a second Singing group are planned to start soon. Ring (03) 5678 8570 for more information. R: "Singing for Fun"Group at "Carols in the Chapel" celebration. Dec 2010 |  |
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| U3A Emerald | Emerald U3A was established in 1992 by 25 retirees. Membership has grown to 170 and we offer 21 classes covering a wide range of subjects from Philosophy and Australian History to Woodwork and Gardening. Our Green Shed activities reach out to other community groups and offer opportunities to learn practical skills. Members are willing to travel considerable distances to their classes, mostly held in Emerald; for example, they come from Warburton, Menzies Creek, Kallista, Monbulk, Cockatoo, Mt Dandenong and Upper Beaconsfield. We aim to provide a friendly, welcoming learning environment with no pressure where people can participate as much or as little as they like. CLICK here for NEWSLETTER - CLICK for our PROGRAM - CLICK for TIMETABLE |
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| Healesville and District U3A |
U3A Healesville & District has provided the community with a range of physical, intellectual and artistic pursuits for its 150 members. Our members enjoy a community spirit of shared learning, good company and friendships. This year 2011 we have combined our class list with the 5 other U3A's of the Yarra Ranges Shire to offer members a choice of approx. 100 courses throughout the Yarra Ranges Shire. Contact our office on 5962 1990 access our newsletter for class and membership details. R: Our Computer class CLICK HERE TO READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER |
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| Heathcote U3A | Heathcote U3A is now in it’s 3rd year with a membership of approximately 30. Our main venue is the Heathcote Guide Hall. Our regular activities include Armchair Travel, Tai Chi, Horticultural Activities and social Coffee Mornings. We have also conducted courses in Writing, Meditation and Religions of the World and organized outings to other U3A functions and courses. | ||||
| Gannawarra U3A (Cohuna) | President: Betty McLoughlan Ph. 5456 2930 Secretary: Bob Nichols Ph. 5456 2620 Established Programs: Drama Group, Gannawarra U3A Young at Heart Singers, Chair Excerises, Mah-Jongg, Scrabble, Bridge Club, Food for Thought, Bird Watchers, Art in the making, U3A Movie Night, Writing for Pleasure, Out and About. New Programs: Share Trading, Health Services, Men's Breakfast, Winter Christmas, Poetry, Learn to Dance.CLICK HERE FOR OUR PROGRAM Pictured at right are our Gannawarra U3A Young at Heart Singers |
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| U3A Kerang & District | U3A Kerang & District is now in its third year of operation with current membership at 65. We offer a range of 13 activities; philosophy, art, drama, scrabble, exercises, writing and 10 pin bowling to name a few. We now share the Kerang Memorial Hall Supper Room with other community groups since the Senior Citizens Clubrooms were destroyed by an arsonist late December 2010. | FIND DETAILS OF OUR PROGRAM | |||
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