There is a wide variety of Interest Groups for members to choose from. Your membership entitles you to join as many groups as you would like as long as there are vacancies. These groups have been developed and led by members over time. Everyone is welcome.  We also encourage people to suggest a group to add to this list.

 

Booklovers

The group meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 2.00 pm. An informal get-together to discuss books we have read, are reading or would like to read.
Contact: Mary Peacock – 380 9044

Creative Writing

The group meets on alternate Thursday mornings. Participants work towards developing short stories.
Contact: Ingrid Lowrie – 976 6492

Discussion Group

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 2.00 pm.
Discussion is based on current news in newspapers and media.
Contact: Helen Orchard – 387 3533

Dining Out

Outings are on the second Wednesday of the month. This group visits restaurants around Wellington. New intending participants please phone the organiser for that outing.
Contact: Lorna Nicolson – 386 2175

Eating Out 2 – Bon Appetit

Meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Various venues.
Contact:  Helen Borrett – 027 243 2679

Film: Senior Wednesday at Lighthouse Cinema

The cost is $13 per person per session and includes tea or coffee.
Contact:  Graham Hill – 027 243 2679

History of Espionage

This group will study – without exams or tests – a paper through U3A Online. The group will meet once or twice a month on Wednesday afternoons to discuss their thoughts and learning following their reading of each of the ten units.
Contact: Helen Borrett – 027 243 2679

Hydrotherapy Pool, Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre

In July and August, we meet weekly for a soak and chat at the Hydrotherapy Pool. This is during a public access session. The pool is kept at 32-34 degrees centigrade.
Contact: Helen Orchard – 387 3533

Jigsaw Group

Meets on the third Wednesday at 10:30am bi monthly, for discussion and sharing puzzles.
Contact: Helen Orchard – 387 3533

Lunchtime Eating Out

Last Tuesdays of the month.
Contact: Teri Sherlock – 388 2239

Mahjong

Tuition for beginner players, dates by mutual agreement contact us.
Contact: Beverley Newton 970 2972 or Liz Mc Lillan 380 9545

Petanque

Play takes place weekly on Mondays 10.30am – 12 noon, weather and condition of court permitting. There is a charge of $3 a day per person.
Contact:  Val and Lindsay Norrish – 972 0507

Petanque 2

Play takes place weekly 10am to 12 noon on Thursday mornings, weather and condition of court permitting at Seatoun Bowling Club. There is a charge of $3 a day per person.
Contact:  Anita  – 027 450 7418 or Brian 027 385 6370

Poetry

Meetings are held on the second Friday of each month, commencing at 10.30am. The group decides on the poet for each month and each member brings his or her research and comments. No previous experience necessary.
Contact: Lorna Nicolson – 386 2175

Theatre Group

This group attends stage productions when a suitable play is being performed; usually once a month at 4.00pm at Circa Theatre.
Contact: Jenny Fellows – 027 870 2868 or Dorothy Bingham – 938 3188

Travellers’ Tales

Meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month 1.30pm – 3.00pm.
Contact:  Dorothy Bingham 938 3188

Spanish for Travellers

This is a beginners’ class in Spanish, intended to be a simple introduction to both oral and written Spanish. It aims to help learners to speak and understand basic Spanish without too much concentration on formal grammar, and hopefully in an enjoyable way.
Contact:  Diana Tuckwell – 383 3255