U3A stands for University of the Third Age. The term third age means no longer in full time work. U3A provides opportunities for people to meet, share experiences and pursue commonly held interests.
The club meets monthly with a guest speaker who has unique experience in their field. Interest (study) groups meet at other times and it is encouraged that members belong to at least one study group.
The annual subscription is $30.
Subscription due on the 1st February.
From the President
Kia ora
Who would have thought we would ever hear the mating call of stink bugs and other insects. This was just one aspect of Dr Lloyd Stringer’s fascinating talk last month. Members asked some very interesting questions, and Lloyd gave very informative answers.
Thank you to those who assisted with putting away the chairs at the end of the meeting. We need some help putting out the chairs at the start of the meeting. The venue is open from 9.30 am and tea and coffee is guaranteed for those who come early to help.
A reminder about the Christmas Lunch is below. Remember that the payment must be made by the 21st November. Seating is limited. There are no refunds possible as we are required to pay for the meals that are ordered.
Ngā Mihi
Lynne Bull
Next meeting
Date: 13 October 2024
Time: 10.15 am
Venue: Te Hapua, Halswell
Guest: Carl Nixon
Topic: Author and Play-writer
Our speaker for November is Carl Nixon, a well known New Zealand author and play-writer. Several of Carl’s plays have been presented by the Court Theatre. Carl writes novels centered around places that we know well as residents of Christchurch.
Our meeting format for November will be tea/coffee available from 9.50 am with the meeting commencing at 10.15 am, followed by the speaker at about 10.30 am. We would like to continue this format for a few more months before we evaluate its success.
In keeping with our goal of social interaction, if you are sitting or standing next to someone you do not know or who is new to the club, please introduce yourself.
Likely Future Speakers
These may change, speaker or topic, according to the interests and/or availability of these people.
| Topic | Speaker | Date |
| Carl is a writer of plays, short stories and novels. Five of his plays have been performed at the Court Theatre. | Carl Nixon | 13 November |
| Christmas Lunch | Frieda Looser | 11 December |
| Christmas Lunch Date: 11 December Venue: Hornby Working Men’s Club Time: The venue will be open from 10.30 am, please be seated by 11.00 am which will be the start of the entertainment. Cost: $30 for members, $45 for guests Payment: The payment for the Christmas Lunch must be made by Thursday 21st November. This can be done online into the bank account 38 – 9018 – 0256312 – 00. Please give your name and the words Xmas Lunch 2024. Note: members who are attending the lunch who hold membership of the Hornby Working Men’s Club or affiliated clubs will be asked to sign a list at the meeting on 13th November, or email Lynne at u3a.southwestchch@gmail.com, giving their membership number, so that we can inform the Hornby Working Men’s Club. There is parking available, it requires drivers to collect a parking permit from the Hornby Club Office. The permit must be placed visibly on the front dashboard of the car. |
SWU3A online courses
Members can use the on-line courses our group has subscribed to by logging on to our website.
Please ask for the login and password if you are interested. The courses we have subscribed to for the year are free but if there are other courses you are interested in there is a small charge.