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14/06/2026

This week we only have one session.

WEDNESDAY 17 June at 2pm in the Stephen Ward Rooms. CENSUS 2026: Hugh Packard is the Community Engagement Manager for Central West, Cootamundra & Gundagai with the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Hugh will keep us informed with details & explanations about the upcoming 2026 Census in August. Hugh hails from Tumut where he is a very involved community member.

07/06/2026

WEDNESDAY 10 June at 2pm we have the talented & world renowned Donna Young who will speak to us about "Mental Health" &" Looking Out For Each Other". Donna is one of the owners of the relatively new business "Cootamundra Healing Centre", in Bourke Street.

31/05/2026

We have had to made a swap with our program. Our Games Afternoon will be this week, and the planned "Senior Safety" Presentation in Week 11 on 1 July.

WEDNESDAY 2 pm 3 JUNE in the Stephen Ward Rooms. SOCIAL GAMES: Bring along your favourite game to share. Learn something new, challenge yourself, laugh a lot & relax as you interact with friends. At the last games afternoon in Term 1, several members learnt a new fun game "Mexican Dominoes". Much laughter filled the room as they manipulated train tracks! Does anyone know how to play "Five Crowns"? Could someone teach us.
Tea & Coffee will be provided & we would appreciate if this week, you could bring something to share for afternoon tea.

New members always very welcome.

24/05/2026

MONDAY 25 May 12 - 1.30 pm: PHILOSOPHY - This will be the final session for Term 2 discussing the big topic "Brave New World? The Inevitable and the Possible? Can we improve, if just a little? " This week's focus is about the poem by WH Auden "September 1939", "Love One Another or Die". Richard White leads these very popular stimulating discussions.

WEDNESDAY 17 MAY 2 pm . There is a change to the program for this week. Hopefully the story behind the beautiful windows in the foyer of the Town Hall will be rescheduled to Term 3. Instead you will be taken on a musical stroll down memory lane as we listen to the music & learn about some of the musicians of the 50's. Join us for a fun afternoon as you sing along with the lyrics, tap your feet or just be taken on a nostalgic trip back to your younger years listening to the radio or playing your favourites on the gramophone.

FRIDAY 29 May 2-4pm: POETRY Appreciation. Bring along your favorite poem to enjoy & discuss. Richard White is the talented man guiding you through the thought process behind these wonderful poetry sessions.

All sessions are in the Stephen Ward Rooms & new members are always welcome

17/05/2026

Good evening everyone,
This is week 5 of an 11 week term, the weeks just seem to rush by so quickly.

MONDAY 18 May 12 - 1.30 pm: PHILOSOPHY - The third session discussing the big topic this term is, "Brave New World? The Inevitable and the Possible? Can we improve, if just a little? " This week's focus is "The Importance of Mystery". Richard White leads these popular discussions.

WEDNESDAY 20 MAY 12 - 12.30: We invite you to our SOCIAL LUNCHEON at the ALBION HOTEL. This is always a great day of friendship, relaxing & getting to know other members over a lunch of your choice.

There will be NO Wednesday session in the Stephen Ward Rooms this week

New members are always welcome

10/05/2026

MONDAY 11 May 12-1.30 pm PHILOSOPHY with Richard White. This is part 2 under the Theme: "Brave New World? The Inevitable and the Possible? Can we improve, if just a little?" This week the focus is "Society and Community"

WEDNESDAY 13 May 2pm. We have a last minute change of speakers. Our Equine Experience will now be in Term 3. Instead Lucy Main from the busy Arts & Craft Centre - TACC, is going to share an update of the many varied events, happenings & changes in this fantastic cultural hub. The Tourist Office will be relocating into the premises, so hopefully we will get some first hand information.

All sessions are in the Stephen Ward Rooms & new members are always most welcome

03/05/2026

MONDAY 4 May 12 - 1.30 pm: Richard White will host the first of the Philosophy sessions for Term 2. The broad topic is, "Brave New World? The Inevitable and the Possible? Can we improve, if just a little? " This week's focus is "The Limits of Reason".

WEDNESDAY 6 May 2pm: “The Inspiration, History & Legacy of Coota Beach Volleyball”: Simon Sutherland, a local Cootamundra business owner and the founder of Coota Beach Volleyball in 2001, will share how the event began, the challenges and highlights along the way, and the lasting impact it has had on the town and wider community. What began as a small local sporting event grew into one of Cootamundra’s most recognisable community events, attracting teams, visitors, schools, volunteers, and local support over many years.

All sessions are in the Stephen Ward Rooms & new members are always welcome.

26/04/2026

Rumor has it that the "Trivia With a Twist" afternoon last Wednesday was a fabulous hit. Ian Cooper & Geoff Izzard were the joint Brianiacs. Special thanks to John Sutton for organising the afternoon.

Thank you to Richard White for his enthusiastic guidance at the Poetry Appreciation afternoon last Friday.

This week on WEDNESDAY 29n April we are booked in for a tour through the historic & still working Strattons / Conqueror Mill. This is a flow on from the very informative session in Term 1.
# Please be parked & ready to start by 2pm as we probably will be divided into two groups for the tour.
# To ease congestion in the parking area, it would be great if you could carpool. If you need a lift, ask one of our friendly members or send a message to this email address. [email protected]
There is NO SESSION in the Stephen Ward Rooms this week.
Term 2 PHILOSOPHY starts next MONDAY

19/04/2026

I hope you have enjoyed the holidays & are ready to start the Term this Wednesday. A very warm welcome to those who showed interest in joining U3A whilst visiting Coota Expo last Tuesday. We hope to see you at some of our sessions.

WEDNESDAY 22 April at 2pm in the Stephen Ward Rooms: TRIVIA. John Sutton will present a series of quirky questions about geography, history & nature to test & inform you. A prize will be awarded to our "U3A Smarty Pants Brainiac 2026". Bring a pen or pencil with you. This promises to be lots of fun!

FRIDAY 24 April 2-4 pm in the Stephen Ward Rooms : POETRY APPRECIATION. Bring along a poem to share & discuss

29/03/2026

This is the last week of Term 1. Our final session this term is on Wednesday 1 April at 2 pm in the Stephen Ward Rooms.

This is our Games afternoon. Everyone is welcome, so bring along one of your favourite games, as we all like to learn something new & have fun socialising. Rummikub & Bananagrams have been some favourites. Weather permitting, you might like to give Bouche / Boules a try on the grass outside the rooms. (not strenuous, but fun!) Enjoy a cuppa & afternoon tea afterwards.

New members always welcome

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Cootamundra, NSW
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