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.
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 our office at the Kirra Hill 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.)
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 its office at the Kirra Hill Community Centre, 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta. Most classes are held there or at U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun; 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 U3A |
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 4 Boyd Street TUGUN QLD |
Note: During daylight saving, NSW classes are in NSW time and QLD classes in QLD time.
Committee
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President:
Treasurer: Secretary: Programme Manager: Office Manager: Publicity and Promotions: IT Coordinator: |
Gail Bonser
Merry Cloutier Lesley Bryant Irene Sachs Alison Salisbury Kay West Vacant |
Office Volunteers
Paul Bernhardt
Laurel Bonser
Pam Ison
Alison Salisbury
Anne Souter
Valerie Stafford
Kay West
Marg O'Flanagan
Tracy Brennan
Laurel Bonser
Pam Ison
Alison Salisbury
Anne Souter
Valerie Stafford
Kay West
Marg O'Flanagan
Tracy Brennan