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Closing date for FOBLs Writing Competition - Friday 31st July!

19/7/2026

A reminder to 'Creative Writing', 'As Time Goes By' writers and interested others - the closing date for the Friends of Benalla Library writing competition is 31st July. Click on the image, or on this link to the 2026 Writing Competion Entry Form for details.

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Commences Thursday at 10! Demystifying Psychology Course

14/7/2026

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Places still available - 'Cooking Together' with FCJ

10/7/2026

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Program News - Semester 2

9/7/2026

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Updated version - previous version 3/6/2026.

There is no need to reenrol in Semester 2, however you might like to enrol in one of the new courses on offer. Please contact the convenor (details below) or membership officer Len Jeffers [email protected] if you would like to enrol in one of these courses.

Cooking Together
An intergenerational program involving Year Eleven students who are completing the Certificate III in Community Services Work at FCJ College.

Convenors

U3A - Wendy Dean 0407 109 094
FCJ - Lorraine Edmonds

When

Orientation session at U3A - Friday 17 July 11am to 12 noon U3A Room 2
8x2-hour fortnightly sessions at FCJ - Fridays from 10.45 for 11 am to 1 pm session, commencing on Friday 24th July.

Where

FCJ College, Arundel Street, Benalla (Foods Department Classroom/Kitchen)

Are you adapting to — or simply tired of — cooking for one? ‘Cooking Together’ offers fresh inspiration for creating meals that are nutritious, tasty and easy to prepare.

You will gain hands-on experience in planning, preparing, cooking and sharing lunch in a relaxed and supportive environment. Along the way, you will build confidence in the kitchen, cooking with the students - exchanging tips, avoiding common cooking mishaps, and enjoying the social experience of cooking together.

Held at FCJ, this intergenerational course is being delivered in collaboration with the Year Eleven Certificate III in Community Services Work teacher and students, creating a warm and engaging opportunity for learning, connection and shared enjoyment.

A fee of $10 per session is attached to each fortnightly session. Participants will be assisted by U3A to apply online for a Working with Children Check, a mandatory requirement when interacting with young people in school settings.

'Demystifying Psychology' - Five Session Course

Convenor Jane Rushworth 0437 621 575
When 3rd Thursday 10am to 12 noon - commences Thursday 16 July
Where U3A Room 1

Curious about why we do the things we do? This five-session course takes a light-hearted look at psychology in everyday life. We’ll explore personality types and the different ways people cope, dip into how psychology is used in areas like parenting, drug treatment, assertiveness and topics suggested by you. We touch on social psychology such as power, group dynamics, obedience, and states of mind. We’ll chat about how all these concepts are displayed in our daily lives. No heavy theory just plenty of relatable examples and good conversation.

'Preparing for the Future'

Convenor John Barry
When/Where First Tuesday 9.30 to 11.30 am in U3A Room 1, commencing 7 July 2026.

John is offering five separate sessions relating to legal matters. “Planning the Future: 5 classes, 2-hour sessions, includes 1. Wills, 2. Power of Attorney, 3. AC Directive, 4. Estates, 5. Funerals.”

Commenced on Tuesday 7 July!

For more information, contact the convenor listed above or Course Coordinator Anne Nelson 0438 447 379

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Member Wizard - 'Things are happening in our digital space!'

1/7/2026

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Things are happening in the U3A Benalla ‘Digital Space’!

Our website address recently changed to https://u3abenalla.org.au. We still use Weebly for our website, but the new web address better suits our status as a charitable not-for-profit organisation.
Our trial of the Member Wizard Online Membership System is well underway. There is a lot to learn! Our ‘implementation team’ Robert Marston and Noel Baumgarten (pictured below), Len Jeffers and Bev Lee are on a steep learning curve & and enthusiastic about the possibilities Member Wizard offers. Thanks go to Beth Grant, who contributed so constructively to early meetings of our Member Wizard team.

One of our aims in introducing Member Wizard is to retain processes our members are familiar with. Paper-based enrolment forms will be used alongside the online registration system, and Enrolment Day will continue in mid-January. Website Manager Bev Lee is integrating the Member Wizard Enrolment System into our website. If you are interested in tracking our work on the website (remembering of course that it is a trial!), here is the link https://u3abenallamwtrial.weebly.com

Treasurer Gwen Mildren is looking into using the Member Wizard Finance Package to produce accounting reports. Gwen is pictured here talking with Robert about accessing the Finance Package.

The Member Wizard Implementation team will work with the Committee, Convenors and members to develop understanding and skills in enrolling, renewing and using the benefits the system offers to us.
Robert and Noel briefed the Committee of Management about progress to date on 30th June, and are meeting with Convenors on Wednesday 8th July from 2 to 4pm
Watch this space in the coming months for more news!

Member Wizard Team

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Closing date for FOBLs Writing Competition - Friday 31st July!

Commences Thursday at 10! Demystifying Psychology Course

Places still available - 'Cooking Together' with FCJ

Program News - Semester 2

Cooking Together
An intergenerational program involving Year Eleven students who are completing the Certificate III in Community Services Work at FCJ College.

'Demystifying Psychology' - Five Session Course

'Preparing for the Future'

Member Wizard - 'Things are happening in our digital space!'

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What's On Calendar

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Closing date for FOBLs Writing Competition - Friday 31st July!

Commences Thursday at 10! Demystifying Psychology Course

Places still available - 'Cooking Together' with FCJ

Program News - Semester 2

Cooking TogetherAn intergenerational program involving Year Eleven students who are completing the Certificate III in Community Services Work at FCJ College.

'Demystifying Psychology' - Five Session Course

'Preparing for the Future'

Member Wizard - 'Things are happening in our digital space!'

News update

What's On Calendar

Contributions

Course Suggestions

Local News Links

Topics

Archives

Cooking Together
An intergenerational program involving Year Eleven students who are completing the Certificate III in Community Services Work at FCJ College.