KILMORE & DISTRICT
PO Box 550 Kilmore 3764
President: Elaine De Gabrielle
Secretary: Mark Perrott 0436331395
DECEMBER 2025
The end of the year seems to have arrived so fast and everyone is getting very busy. U3A classes are winding up for the year and individual groups are celebrating Christmas together and looking forward to next year. There will be five new classes starting in 2026, including Pickleball, Jazzminton, a new craft group, photography and a new class called Lifestyle.
Lifestyle will be meeting at the JJ Clancy community centre on a Monday evening 5pm to 6.30pm every week at J. J. Clancy. It will focus on how to maintain a healthy weight and will offer recipes and ideas to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. The new craft group is to encourage and support you in your chosen craft and it includes all types of craft. Members help and encourage each other over a cup of tea or coffee.
Jazzminton is a little like Badminton, played inside and using paddles to hit the Birdie through an opening in a special net. It will be run at the same time as Pickleball which will be outside in the breezeway between buildings. These games keep you moving and encourage regular physical activity that's fun and sustainable. Countless studies have shown that paddle and racket sports are among the best for longevity, cardiovascular health, and mental well-being.
The combined ukulele and recorder classes had a concert on November 7th and the feedback from those who attended was very positive, in fact so good that the recorder group are going to do it again! They will be preforming Christmas carols and hosting an afternoon tea on Friday December 12th at 1.00pm. This will also be an opportunity for anyone who wants to join the group to ask any questions and have a look at the range of instruments available.
Registration for U3A will be held at the JJ Clancy community hub at the footy ground off Kellys Lane on 16th January 2026 from 10.00 until 12.00. Come along and meet the convenors and learn about the classes on offer.
U3A is open to people over 50 who are no longer working full time and is a fun and cost effective way to learn new skills, to meet like-minded people and to socialise. Check out the website at
https://u3akilmoreanddistrict.com.au/ or contact us at info@u3akilmoreanddistrict.com.au
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Cheers, Amanda Oades
