HISTORY OF U3A

 In the University of the Third Age, the term “University” is used in the original sense, meaning a community of seekers of knowledge and understanding, for its own sake. It started in Toulouse, France in 1973. It had close ties with programs run by the University there. The concept grew rapidly in England in 1982 and Australia in 1984, but any formal connection with a university was rejected in Australia, and each U3A functions through the co-operation of its own members. Castlemaine U3A began its formal existence in June 1988

 Today at U3A Castlemaine

 

We are an autonomous organization, fiercely independent, but loosely connected to a ‘Network’ of other U3As and a "Cluster" of U3a's in Western Victoria.

As a member of U3A Castlemaine, you will have a say in what courses are run.

You decide how many or how few courses you wish to participate in.

You can participate as a student or tutor or both.

We encourage the development of particular talents.

U3A Castlemaine recognizes and encourages adult education at all levels.

 
"As If it Were Yesterday" is a collection of oral histories, as told by thirty three members of U3A Castlemaine and published in a book. If you would like to see more click Here
 
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          or by mail to                         The Secretary

                                                          U3A Castlemaine

                                                          P.O. Box  792

                                                          CASTLEMAINE        3450

                

       

         by Phone  Contact the Secretary

 

 

        or phone or visit our office at 12 Lyttleton Street Castlemaine

       

        Office Phone: 5472 2249

        Hours Monday and Tuesday       1.30pm to 3.00pm

                                                     Wednesday  10am to 12 noon                  

 

 

 

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE      2007 - 2008 

 

   Our President    Sally Kaptein

 

 

PRESIDENT                                Sally Kaptein                 5470 6340   walmer@castlemaine.net 

VICE-PRESIDENT                     Tom Comerford             5470 6230   tomchris@netcon.net.au            SECRETARY                               Marion Taubman          5470 5079   sharval@dodo.com.au           

TREASURER                              Hans Van Gemert         5472 1082   elouera@gcom.net.au               

COURSE CO-ORDINATOR     John Leavesley             5472 3182   bjleavesley@gcom.net.au

NEWSLETTER EDITOR           Narelle Stocks              5472 5329   nstock@westnet.com.au

 

Membership of U3A Castlemaine is available to anyone who is retired or semi-retired. The subscription is $35.00 per year payable on the 1st January each year. New members joining after the 30th June will pay $17.50 for that year. Membership application forms may be obtained from the Secretary, or may be downloaded by clicking HERE. Membership of U3A Castlemaine allows members to attend as many or as few groups as they wish.

 

 

The WEB MASTER   Alan Robinson  may be contacted by email    arob@mmnet.com.au      or by SKYPE      alan.robinson450505

 

 

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