KILMORE & DISTRICT

PO Box 550 Kilmore 3764

President:  Elaine De Gabrielle 

                                                         Secretary: Mark Perrott   0436331395

MAY 2025

The University of the Third Age refers to the age of ‘active retirement’ following the first two ages of
youth and work or homemaking. It was established in France in 1972 and now has members throughout
the world. U3A was established in Melbourne in 1984 and spread quickly throughout Victoria.
Over 60,000 members Australia wide now enjoy the educational, social, physical and creative activities
offered.
U3A is an organisation for people who wish to stay active in retirement and it is organised and run by
volunteers who feel they have something to give to the older community. They offer opportunities for
seniors to learn, teach, share and to give mutual support to each other in a friendly and supportive
environment, regardless or ethnicity, religion, ability or disability.
U3A Kilmore was established in June 1999 as part of the Kilmore Mechanics Institute and Free
Library Inc. and in 2006 became an incorporated association. Our courses cover a wide range of
interest areas, from academic to physical and artistic activities. Our members enjoy both the
intellectual engagement and the social aspects of our courses. Memberships are great value, and
entitle you to enrol in as many courses as you like. We offer memberships for singles or couples, as
well as options allowing members to take courses at other U3As.
Kilmore and District U3A are also proud to support the wider community. Both music groups play for
the residents of the various rest homes in Kilmore and at numerous other community events in the
area. We are regulars at the community house events and once again will be providing entertainment
at the Community Garden open day from 10.00am on Saturday the 10th May 2025. We hope you will
be able to make the event and enjoy all the activities on offer. There will once again be hot baked
potatoes on offer which come highly recommended!
So if you fancy joining a book club, learning to play music, exercising, dog walking, learning about
local history, writing a book, playing games, attending trivia mornings, joining the lunch club or
joining in any of the other creative and learning opportunities offered then why not come along?
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
Cheers, Amanda Oades