Mudgee District U3A held their 2018 enrolment day on Saturday as the organisation prepares to embark on their 20th year in the local area.
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The local branch has grown in the last two decades, particularly in the number and variety of courses on offer.
Mudgee District U3A president, Judith Darling, said that they are still achieving what the group set out to do when in was established.
“I don’t think that in the last 20 years that’s ever wavered,” she said.
“U3A is still fulfilling an important role in the community. And our members are still vibrant and enthusiastic about learning and sharing.”
The annual enrolment day and showcase is an opportunity for new and existing members to learn about the courses on offer in 2018 and to ask questions of the presenters.
And for those renewing for another year the day had something of a ‘back-to-school’ feel.
“There was a lovely friendly buzz to the morning as people enrolled,” Judith said.
“And because people had the chance to sit and talk over a cup of coffee and a biscuit, it was one of the things we noted. That they were catching up with friends and those they’ve met through the groups, and some were looking forward to sharing that time again.
“A big part of it is that social aspect and that fun in learning new skills and getting further information.”
New courses for 2018 include; ‘Fabulous Art Heists and Fakes’; ‘Yoga For Seniors’; ‘U3A Online’ courses; and once a month ‘Sunday Matinee’ movies.
Term 1 begins on January 29 for long courses and February 5 for short.
Membership Fees (which cover the voluntary non-profit association’s administration, postage costs and insurance) operate on a sliding scale - joining in Term 1 is $25. There is no charge for the residents of Aged Care Facilities.
Judith acknowledged the work of those giving up their time to ensure that Mudgee U3A runs smoothly.
“We certainly wouldn’t be functioning if we didn’t have the generosity of the volunteers,” she said.
“We’ve got nearly 50 people volunteering in the community to keep this amazing organisation going. They’re very generous with their time.”
