U3A is designed for people who no longer work full-time but wish to continue to learn and broaden their horizons.
‘‘Learn Laugh Live"
U3A Sunshine Coast has over 200 classes and activities provided by volunteers to promote active lifestyles for mature age members. U3A offers academic and skills subjects, arts and crafts, exercise and social activities. Classes are conducted in various venues on t
he Sunshine Coast. The year is divided into four terms, similar to school terms. The speaker and topic change every week or two weeks. Lectures are held in: the U3A Lecture Room at the University, Caloundra, Maleny, Mudjimba and Nambour. Social: Throughout the year various social activities are organised. These have included day trips to the theatre, restaurants and long, group tours. Health, Fitness and Sports: Groups include: aquacise, cycling, table tennis, tennis, ten-pin bowling, swimming, gentle stretching exercise, gym fitness, Tai Chi, Yoga, croquet, golf, lawn bowls and badminton. U3A has a close relationship with the University of the Sunshine Coast and members may sit-in on lectures at the University. U3A is an all-volunteer organisation. Membership of U3A Sunshine Coast is $40 per calendar year. To join U3A you use the Membership Pages. where you may also enrol in classes and activities. The annual membership fee covers as many classes/activities as you wish to attend. Note: Some classes may have a waiting list. Notionally, classes are all free but some venue locations levy a fee for U3A to use, so a number of classes have a moderate term fee to help cover that venue cost. Each year, U3A Sunshine Coast runs an Open Day or Expo where you can see displays of most of the classes, and meet the tutors.
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land – the Gubbi Gubbi people and recognise their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
