THE U3A NAMBUCCA Valley Open Day is on Tuesday July 5 at the Macksville Ex-Services Club starting at 10am through to 12-noon.

The purpose of the Open Day is to launch the courses for the second semester of 2022 and take enrolments.

On offer are 36 courses this semester as well as some exciting special events including Community Radio 2NVR chatting about what they do and signing up budding radio DJs for their Training Day.

“We are hoping that prospective new members will attend, along with people who wish to find out more about particular courses by discussing matters directly with the course leader,” spokesperson Wendy Montagne told News Of The Area.

“We welcome anybody who wants to find out about U3A, talk things over, meet friends, make new ones and generally get more from life.

“A typical U3A member is retired or approaching retirement.

“They are both physically and mentally active and seek interaction with like-minded people,” she said.

To assist interested people, the Course Leaders will be seated in the large auditorium of the Ex-Services Club, at separate tables with signage indicating the course they are offering, ready to sign up people to attend their course and answer any questions they may have over a cup of complimentary tea or coffee.

The appeal of signing up with U3A ranges from learning a craft, to playing ukulele, joining a movie club, singing, discussions, dancing, fishing, playing games, exercising, garden group, meeting with fellow members for a catch up over lunch once a month, joining in Trivia Plus and/or Day Trippers.

U3A is a community group that brings people together, where friendships and learning opportunities are shared.

“For people moving to or are new to our Valley, it gives them the opportunity to meet other like-minded people in a non-invasive way to learn, experience and enjoy other members who are happy to share their experiences, knowledge and talents.

“Our committee is always looking for ways to keep our members entertained,” said Wendy.

“Some members give their time to run courses to learn, experience and socialise, but most of all it is to bring enjoyment and happiness by keeping active, meeting new people and putting something in their diaries to look forward to.”

A full Course List and more information is found on the U3A website at www.u3a.com.au.

By Andrea FERRARI