U3A: What’s it all about?
Welcome to U3A Eastern Suburbs website.
SHARING
Sharing knowledge and expertise
CARING
Caring for each other
DARING
Daring to try something new
U3A, University of the Third Age, is a world-wide organisation for older people — retired or semi-retired — who wish to continue learning. There are no entrance requirements and no awards or certificates. The atmosphere for learning is informal and relaxed. There is no hierarchy of learning or decision making. U3A belongs to its members.
"U3A, University of the Third Age, is a world-wide organisation for older people — retired or semi-retired — who wish to continue learning."
About Us
U3A Eastern Suburbs was set up in 1991. It draws members from Miramar, Seatoun, Hataitai, Strathmore, Breaker Bay and Lyall Bay.
U3A Eastern Suburbs was set up in 1991. It draws members from Miramar, Seatoun, Hataitai, Strathmore, Breaker Bay and Lyall Bay.
Members choose from a range of Interest Groups which have been decided by members and which meet in private homes, community centres and local halls.
On each 4th Wednesday of the month there is a general meeting with an invited speaker. Meetings are held during the daytime.
Membership
U3A Eastern Suburbs was set up in 1991. It draws members from Miramar, Seatoun, Hataitai, Strathmore, Breaker Bay and Lyall Bay. New members are welcome at any time of the year.
Who can join?
Membership is open to retired or semi-retired people. No qualifications needed, just an enthusiasm for shared learning.
Is there a cost?
There is a subscription which is renewable annually.
Currently it is $15 for one person and $20 for a couple living at the same address.
Your subscription entitles you to join multiple Interest Groups as long as there are vacancies.
There may be a small charge of $2-$3 to cover costs such as rental.
Privacy
No membership lists are held on this website.
Contact Us
OUR OFFICE
P.O Box 14303
Kilbirnie
Wellington
6241