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 35 U3As with around 23,000 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 35 U3As with around 23,000 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 9.30 am to 12.00 pm Monday to Friday and complete a Membership Application form.
Membership fees for 2022 are as follows:
New Members: $120.00 per annum (November 2021 to December 2022)
Renewing Members: $90.00 per annum (November 2021 to 31 March 2022)
less 2021 COVID rebate of $30.00 = $60.00
Renewing Members after 31 March 2022 become New Members: $120.00 per annum
Membership fees for 2022 are as follows:
New Members: $120.00 per annum (November 2021 to December 2022)
Renewing Members: $90.00 per annum (November 2021 to 31 March 2022)
less 2021 COVID rebate of $30.00 = $60.00
Renewing Members after 31 March 2022 become New Members: $120.00 per annum
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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Elanora Community Centre
Kirra Hill Community Centre St. Cuthbert's Church Hall Tugun Village Community Centre Twin Towns Masonic Centre U3A |
26 Galleon Way, ELANORA QLD
1 Garrick Street COOLANGATTA QLD Cnr Florence & Powell Streets TWEED HEADS NSW 414 Coolangatta Road TUGUN QLD 8 Boyd Street TWEED HEADS NSW 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: Office Manager: Programme Manager: Digital Technology Manager: Asset Manager: Funding Manager: Publicity and Promotions: Venue Co-ordinator: |
Gail Bonser
Merry Cloutier - vacant - (Gail Bonser - Acting) Anne Souter - vacant - John Niven - vacant - Liz Logan - vacant - Meg Johnson |
Office Volunteers
Paul Bernhardt
Laurel Bonser
Tracey Brennan
Judy Ensor
Christine Jones
Christine Maddock
Marg Flanagan
Alison Salisbury
Anne Souter
Valerie Stafford
Kay West
Laurel Bonser
Tracey Brennan
Judy Ensor
Christine Jones
Christine Maddock
Marg Flanagan
Alison Salisbury
Anne Souter
Valerie Stafford
Kay West