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Twelve Common Questions

Is U3A Castlemaine a University? No. It is a place where older people are encouraged to share and learn about things of mutual interest.
How old do I have to be to join? There is no age restriction, but you need to be retired or semi- retired
Do I need qualifications to join? No
How much does it cost to join? The annual subscription in 2012 is $40
Is there a charge for attending classes? Generally, no. A few some classes have a small fee to cover materials used.
How many classes can I attend? As many, or as few, as you wish – please consider your time commitments and the limited numbers for many courses.
When are the activities held? Most activities are held during the day on Mondays to Fridays.
Are classes held in school holidays? There are special activities organized for School Holidays, but some classes prefer to continue.
How often do class groups meet ? Each Group decides this. Some meet once a month, others fortnightly and others weekly. There are some “once off” short term activities.
Who are the class leaders? Some are members with special interests or knowledge from their previous work experience or from hobbies or recreation.
Others lead groups because they enjoy the challenge of learning and sharing with others. Yet others act as ‘convenors’ using the knowledge and skills available from members of the group.
How do I join a particular class or group? A prospectus outlining the courses that are to run for the term, semester or year is issued in December and available from the U3A Office, the Visitor Information Centre and the Community Information Centre in the Faulder Watson Hall. Enrolment days are held in conjunction with Membership Subscription renewals towards in January. Thereafter new classes and activities are advertised in the Newsletter where guidelines for enrolment are specified.
Who runs U3A Castlemaine? A Committee of six elected Office Bearers and five elected members. Class representatives are encouraged to attend Committee meetings

Beginnings

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, where the nomenclature of the ‘Third Age’ as the age of ‘active retirement’ following the first two ages (youth and work/homemaking) became accepted, 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

U3A Castlemaine is an autonomous organization, sharing through a ‘network’ of other Victorian U3As – U3A Network-Victoria Inc.
U3A Castlemaine recognizes and encourages adult education and learning at all levels.
U3A Castlemaine encourages and fosters the development of particular talents.

As a member of U3A Castlemaine, you
have a say in what courses are run.
decide how many or how few courses you wish to participate in.
can participate as a student., a class leader/tutor or both.

There are no
entrance qualifications
exams
certificates awarded

Tutors and administrators are all voluntary
Lots of friends are guaranteed

Meeting Times

Coffee Mornings:
First Friday in the month at 10.00am in the Uniting Church Hall.

Committee Meetings:
2nd Tuesday of the month at 1.00pm in the Uniting Church Complex.


Membership

Castlemaine is a voluntary community organisation that provides low cost learning for people of the third age, enabling them to keep both mentally and physically active and alert.
The membership subscription of $40 entitles members to attend as many classes as they wish. However, when planning your enrolment, you should consider your time commitments and the limited numbers for many courses.

Membership application forms may be obtained from the Secretary, or may be downloaded by clicking here.

ENROLMENTS MAY BE DONE EITHER BY MAIL OR IN PERSON.
Complete the enclosed enrolment form and return to:
Course Coordinator
U3A Castlemaine, PO Box 792, Castlemaine
or
hand it in at the Enrolment Days,
Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 January 2012,
10 a. m. - 12 noon
Uniting Church complex, Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine  

All enrolment forms should be submitted by 27 January 2012,
so that class lists can be prepared.
Class lists will be available at the Course Leaders’ Training Session
Wednesday 1 February 10 am–12 noon

 


 


"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
 
 
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