Enrolments for 2024 classes will be open at 10:00am on Monday 4th December, 2023.
Go to the Courses menu to find a download link for the 2024 Courses Handbook. (Please note that you CANNOT enrol before this date.)
Are you 50+ and retired or semi-retired?
Want to keep your brain and body active?
Want to develop new social networks?
Want to share your views on current affairs with others?
Are You a Third Ager?
Have you moved beyond the career-building or child-raising years and finally entered a phase when you can devote more time to yourself? Are you retired or semi retired?
Then U3A may be for you.
You might like to participate in some of our social, creative, educational, physical and leisure activities.
Together we explore ideas and develop new interests and skills in a sociable and supportive environment.
Courses
For details about our current offerings and timetable, please feel free to explore our Courses. You can view our courses without having to join.
If you have an idea for another course, or wish to share your expertise or hobby by presenting one, our Course Coordinator would love to hear from you!
Memberships
Prospective members Find out how to join U3A Emerald and enrol in courses via our Membership page.
Existing members Member login: enrol in a course or update your details.
Our tutors and course leaders, who are all volunteers, offer a wide-ranging program so there is sure to be something that attracts your interest. Our classes generally run from the beginning of February through to the end of November each year. One low annual membership fee of $40 entitles you to participate in as many of these courses as your time and interests allow.
Daily Events
Note: You must enrol in a course before attending.
23EXE006: Yoga
Thu 7th Dec, starting at: 09:30 AM
Leader: Ray Schmidt, Venue: Hills Hub MP 2 3
Yoga is an old discipline from India. It is both spiritual and physical. Yoga uses breathing techniques, exercise, and meditation. It claims to improve health and happiness.
Independent research shows volunteers are happier, healthier and sleep better than those who don’t volunteer. […]
Get In Touch
Please feel free to visit us and experience the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of U3A Emerald and check out some of the many things we get up to. You will be made most welcome!
Find email, phone and address details on our Contact Us page.
The PAVED Festival is hit to return bigger and better in November this year under the banner PAVED, Performing And Visual arts in the Eastern Dandenongs. Visit the official website for extensive detail on the many events and activities . The annual festival held in Emerald since 2004, extends itself this year across five townships
Have you started your Advance Care Planning conversation? Do your family and friends know your future medical treatment wishes? Did you know that anyone over the age of 18, should document their end-of-life wishes, not just the elderly? The Victorian laws regarding end-of-life situations can seem complex, and making your preferences known to loved ones
The Ageing Well team invite you and your groups to join us for Councils Victorian Seniors Festival Tai Chi for all event. There is no cost involved! This innovative Tai Chi event will be a crowd pleaser to say the least! Tai Chi is a traditional form of martial arts and involves a series of