Why should you join a U3A?
These are the top five reasons people join U3As:
Meet new friends!
Pursue your passions!
Find new interests!
Join a community!
Get fit!
U3As keep your brains stimulated, improve your fitness and increase social activity.
We could list so many more reasons why you should join a U3A–instead, we will share some of the recent Google reviews with you!
“Since retiring U3A has connected me to like minded members who have become friends and allowed me to pursue my passions in art appreciation, history and social activities. Can highly recommend for those looking to make new friends post retirement.”
“I discovered my local U3A a couple of years ago and find that I have something interesting or healthy or socially to do almost every day of the week. I am now even on the committee! U3A is a wonderful community resource that offers stimulating classes, talks and discussions, movie afternoons, music in peoples homes, poetry and language learning; health promoting activities like Tai Chi, exercise classes, bike riding, walking, dog walking; social activities such as coffee mornings and lunches. I recommend anyone to join their local U3A!”
“Love U3A. Classes are the occasion to enjoy getting together with interesting like-minded people and exercising the grey matter.”
Some frequently asked questions
+ What is a U3A?
U3As provide learning, social and physical activities to retirees. Run by volunteers, we offer a great community to help you get the most out of your retirement.
+ What happens at a U3A?
U3As provide opportunities for you to try something new, make friends, and share your knowledge and skills with others. Courses range from physical fitness to desk-based classes, language studies, art and craft classes, social activities, and more.
Want to volunteer your time? There are lots of opportunities to contribute to your local U3A, including tutoring a class or being on a committee.
+ How much does it cost to participate?
It’s different for each U3A because they are independent, but costs are kept low because the people running the U3A and the tutors leading the activities are volunteering their time. Becoming a member enables you to enrol in classes with no additional payment, unless specifically noted in the information for that activity, although there may be some additional fees for excursions.
If I join my local U3A does that mean I can access courses and activities in all U3As? No, membership of one U3A does not give you access to another U3A’s activities unless there are local arrangements in place to accommodate that option. You can join more than one U3A, but there are membership fees at each.
+ Is there a central list of courses and activities available that I can browse?
U3As are individual organisations that create a program of activities to meet the needs and interests of their own members. Explore your options by finding your local U3A.
+ How else can I get involved?
Volunteering is an important part of being a member of a U3A. Positions are available for Committees of Management, office volunteers, tutors or activity leaders and various committees.
+ How do I find out more?
To find a U3A near you, just click here!