IntroductionBenalla and District University of the Third Age, or U3A, provides opportunities for learning and social interaction to help older people no longer in full time employment keep physically & mentally alert.
36 courses and activities are being offered in 2018. To find out more about a particular group, click on Groups on the menu at the top of the page. There are no prerequisites or exams! Our monthly newsletter is produced towards the end of the month The website's home page, group pages, daily calendar & monthly calendar are updated at this time.
Newsletter Editor Terry Dillon has asked for newsletter items to be forwarded by midday Wednesday 28th February 2018 to [email protected]. Executive Committee Vacancies from March 2018
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 21st March 2018 as part of Meet and Mingle. In addition to elections for rotating positions on the Executive; three additional positions have become vacant. We will require two general committee members and a Publicity Officer. More information will be available prior to the AGM. The volunteer positions of Newsletter Editor & Membership Secretary have also become available. Orientation for Course Convenors
The orientation day for Course Convenors held recently provided the opportunity to warmly welcome new convenors Janet Douglas, Helen Jeffree, Kathy Murphy, David Palmer and Judy Perry. |
President's reportAs I come to the end of 2017 I think back on what an exciting and challenging time the last six months have been. What we have achieved with the move to our permanent home is stability for the future which is a must have if we as an organisation are to continue to grow.
I want to thank all our convenors for the efforts they put into their courses and hope that they know that their time and effort is really appreciated. Without you there would be no Benalla U3A. On a personal note I would like to express my appreciation to your Executive Committee, without whose advice and guidance I would have found my first nine months as President extremely difficult. I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and the happiest New Year and may we all return refreshed and raring to go in 2018. Dorothy Webber,
President New Programs in 2018
The first activity of the new U3A Benalla Travel Club is a return cruise to Kangaroo Island from March 18. Word is that there is lots of interest! For more information on these courses check out the Program Guide for 2018. If you have an idea for a future course, check out the Programs - Suggestions Box page or contact Program Coordinator Terry Case on 5762 1700. |
Enrolments 2018Enrolment days were held on 15th and 17th January. You can still enrol at RedB4 Bookshop (next to Hide's Bakery) or send your Membership/ Application Renewal form, with a cheque, to: Secretary U3A , PO Box 674 Benalla Vic 3671.
Membership Applic'n/Renewal Program Guide 2018 Timetable 2018--Month Overview See also our Monthly Calendar
Now featuring on the website - Benalla Festival Award Winning 'Good Vibrations' and other stories by U3A members Pat Treleaven & Jenny McKenna.
Around the Traps: Bridge Classes commence on Wednesday January 31, 2018 at 10.00 at the Senior Citizens hall.Contact Marjorie Phillips 0407 981 466 or 5798 1466 |
