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U3A Southern Gold Coast (formerly U3A Twin Towns)

The University of the 3rd Age (U3A) began in France in 1973 to provide positive stimulation to people in the third age of their lives by providing programmes of learning. These may be academic, cultural or recreational.

U3A is a voluntary organisation. Classes and activities are run by members willing to share their knowledge with others. The guiding theme of the U3A movement, which has spread to more than 30 countries is Lifelong Learning. The programme at U3A Southern Gold Coast reflects our Vision which is, Empowerment, Inclusion, Active Ageing and Lifelong Learning for Third Agers.

We offer an interesting and varied programme which includes languages, the arts, choir, physical activities, yoga, information technology and many more. Most classes run weekly from February to December while others are held once each month. Short courses of 4-6 weeks duration are held throughout the year. In total there are more than 55 different courses and activities on offer.

In Australia, there are more than 250 U3As. In Queensland we are part of a network of 34 U3As with over 22,000 members.

We strive to live up to our motto which is Learning and Friendship.

Membership and Fees

If you wish to join U3A Southern Gold Coast, please call into one of our offices at 4 Boyd Street, Tugun or at the Kirra Community Centre, 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta during office hours 9.00 am to 12.00 pm Monday to Friday and complete a Membership Form. 

Membership fees for 2021 are as follows:

New Members:            $120.00 per annum (November 2020 to December 2021)

Renewing Members:      $90.00 per annum (November 2020 to December 2021) 
(Continuing members who were financial in 2020 will be entitled to a $30 rebate on their 2021 membership fees.)

Venues

U3A Southern Gold Coast (formerly U3A Twin Towns) has offices at 4 Boyd Street, Tugun and at the Kirra Community Centre, 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta. Most classes are held in one of these two venues; however, we also hold classes at the following locations:
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Kirra Hill Community Centre
Scout Hall
St. Monica's Church Hall
St. Cuthbert's Church Hall
Tugun Progress Association Hall
Tugun Village Community Centre

1 Garrick Street COOLANGATTA QLD
Scott Street COOLANGATTA QLD
485 Golden Four Drive TUGUN QLD
Cnr Florence & Powell Streets TWEED HEADS NSW
433 Golden Four Drive TUGUN QLD
414 Coolangatta Road TUGUN QLD
Note: During daylight saving, NSW classes are in NSW time and QLD classes in QLD time.

Committee

President (Acting): 
Treasurer: 
Secretary: 
Programme Manager:
Office Manager: 
IT Coordinator:  
Gail Bonser
Merry Cloutier
Lesley Bryant
Irene Sachs
Alison Salisbury
Vacant

Publicity and Promotions

Kay West

Office Volunteers

Paul Bernhardt​
Laurel Bonser​
Pam Ison
Alison Salisbury 
Anne Souter
Valerie Stafford​​​
Kay West
U3A Southern Gold Coast Inc. © 2021