An organisation for “You in your 3rd Age”
Our U3A offers a wide range of activities for seniors from the Hawkesbury and surrounding areas. Members tell us that U3A activities are a great way to meet people, make friends, get active and learn new skills – but most of all to share worthwhile and fun times with with old and new friends.
What is your 3rd age? Your first age is childhood through to career choice time; your second age is the mid-part of your working life, which could involve a family and employment; your third age is when you are free and ready to explore, share interests, enjoy things just for you.
Membership renewals, new memberships and enrolment into classes and activities for 2027 will be available from 2 November 2026. Reduced half-year membership fees are in place from 1st July. See the links below
New to U3A Hawkesbury? – click here to learn what we are all about
Click the courses button for the list of classes and activities which have been active in 2026. Note that nearly all of our classes run for the whole year, that is, February to November. For most classes, members can join during the year if vacancies exist.
Important notes:
- We are currently introducing a new computer-based system for managing membership and enrolment in classes. The buttons below have been disabled during the transition period.
- Membership renewals for 2027 and options for new members to join will be enabled from Monday 2nd November
- If you have questions or need to amend any personal details in our records, please send an email to our office.
- We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause during the transition.
U3A stands for University of the Third Age. This is for you in your third age. U3A is a movement of retired and semi-retired people who come together to continue their educational, social and creative interests in a friendly and informal environment – a new and informal type of learning organisation, run by local volunteers, without the pressures of formal education.
So NOW is the time for you to …
- Learn something new
- Keep an active mind and body
- Meet new friends
- Share your interests and passions with others
Hawkesbury U3A offers a diverse range of stimulating classes to members. You are sure to find something that interests you. Classes include languages, literature and drama, travel, writing, technology, ukulele, birds, board games, tai chi, art, table tennis, bowls and many more. Explore the full list from the Courses link.
With your membership, you are able to attend as many courses as you wish. At Hawkesbury U3A, most courses run for the full year, from February to November, and you may be able to join the courses at any time. Contact the office if you have questions about this.
You may have an area of personal interest and knowledge that you would like to share with others. Think about becoming a tutor and leading your own class on their educational journey.
Contact the local U3A office to find out how you can become involved, or complete the membership form from the Membership link. If you wish to join online, click the Join U3A button above.
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