Introduction

U3A Benalla University of the Third Age, or U3A, provides opportunities for learning and social interaction to help people over 50 no longer in full time employment to keep physically & mentally alert. ​
48 courses and activities are being presented in Benalla in 2026.
There are no prerequisites or exams!
'U3A Benalla - 30 Years On and Still Growing' - Margaret Jenkins' presentation, April 30, 2026 

Newsletter

Our newsletter is published and our website updated at end of month. ​Deadline - 26th of the month to
[email protected]  
The U3A Benalla email address is now [email protected]. 

Inside

Program News - Update
Member Wizard - 'Things are happening in our digital space'
Albury bus trip- St Matthew's Church & garden, and more -Garden Appreciation
U3A Benalla Committee of Management 2026
'Proclamation Coins and Japanese Invasion Money' 
'Car of the Month' - M2 BMW  2016 M2 Series  - Car Torque

President's Message

Our membership now stands at 466 and is still growing.

We have been fortunate to receive a $1,000 grant, which will go towards purchasing implements and equipment to be used with the new stove in the kitchen. This will be discussed at the next committee meeting to determine how the funding will best be spent.

It has been a busy month, beginning with an interview on Shepparton Radio ONEFM 98.5. It went very well, as the interviewer was easy to talk to. We discussed how U3A Benalla Inc. functions, our membership, the range of courses we offer, and how people can find out more information about available courses and join U3A.

I have requested a meeting with Peter Keane, CEO of Benalla Rural City Council, and have also arranged a meeting with Greg Robertson, Manager Facilities & Information Technology, on 1 July to discuss the Master Plan, the bi-fold doors in the Auditorium, and our lease. We are hoping for some positive outcomes.

Two new courses have now been finalised: Cooking Together and Planning for the Future.

Cooking Together brings together students from FCJ College and members of U3A. The program will begin with an orientation session at U3A on Friday 17 July, from 11.00 am to 12.00 pm in Room 2. The course itself will commence at FCJ College on Friday 24 July. Participants will need a current Working With Children Check. Convenor Wendy Dean (0407 109 094), is happy to assist anyone needing help to apply for their WWC Check.

The second new course, Planning for the Future, will also commence in Semester Two. John Barry (SMS 0421 123 472) will conduct this course in Room 1. It will consist of five two-hour sessions. Numbers will be limited to 20 participants...        ...Continue reading 

New Courses - Update 

'Demystifying Psychology'
5-Session Introductory Course
Third Thursday 10 to 12 am 
Contact Jane ​0437 621 575
Starts 16 July!
'Cooking Together' 
Intergenerational Cooking Program at FCJ College
fortnightly on Fridays 11 to 1; 
Contact Wendy 0407 109 094
Starts Friday 17 July with an orientation session at 11am in U3A Room 2!  First session at FCJ on Friday 24 July 10.45 at reception for an 11am start.
To Register - Contact the convenor if listed above; put your name on the class list outside Room 1, or call into the office -
Tuesday 10 to 4
 Wednesday 10 to 12

 Calendar 

See also - What's On or Monthly Calendar