Mondays at U3A: 5 great ways to start your week

Thanks to Barbara Cranfield of NIU3A

Mondays at U3A are a great way to begin each week. U3A is a community organisation for retired and semi-retired people and anyone interested in its Special Interest Groups which provide social, educational, and physical fitness opportunities.

The descriptions of Monday’s five groups were written by their convenors.

Balance’n’Bones

Weekly, 9.30-10.30am or 10.30-11.30am

This holistic exercise program for women and men includes gentle aerobics, conditioning and stretching, balancing, improving posture, and relaxation for mind and body. Participants choose their level of participation and enjoy the company and encouragement of other class members.

Drama

1st and 3rd Mondays, 11am-12.30pm

The most important aim of our group is to have fun and lots of laughs. We do relaxation, breathing exercises, voice projection, improvisations, and movement exercises. We also prepare monologues and skits for presentation at U3A meetings.

Current Affairs

1st and 3rd Mondays, 1.30-3pm

We consider the impact of news items for our country and globally. Discussion is free-ranging and inclusive. Each session concludes by considering topics to focus on next time and is followed by a visit to a café.

Drawing and Painting

2nd and 4th Mondays, 11am-1pm

Beginners and experienced artists welcome. Every session has a theme chosen by members. Themes have included drawing animals, buildings and types of shading. It’s a lovely sociable group.

Australian/Pacific Studies

2nd and 4th Mondays, 1.30-3pm

We look at a range of topics related to the history and culture of Australia and our near neighbours. At each meeting, two topics are presented by members and by outside speakers. Members can just come along and listen, and enjoy a coffee after the group. A great way to meet new people.

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