THE Snowy Mountains University of the Third Age (SMU3A) will hold its annual open day on Wednesday January 22.
The public are invited to meet U3A tutors and the committee, to discuss possible courses and activities, and to meet people with shared interests.
The open day will be held from 10.30am to 2.00 pm at the St Andrew's Church hall in Soho Street, Cooma. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Universities of the Third Age, or U3As as they are more often called are voluntary, non-profit organisations which aim to offer people low-cost educational opportunities operating in a pleasant, supportive social setting. There are no formal entry requirements, no examinations and no “awards”.
U3As are self-help groups built on the premise that collectively people have the skills and knowledge to provide learning opportunities (education) for themselves
U3A is a world-wide organisation founded in France in1968 and is the fastest growing adult education movement in Australia. SMU3A Welcomes people over 18 to come and join in our activities.
The Snowy Mountains U3A offers classes in Cooma with activities including: French language studies, tai chi, smart phones, computing and IT, poetry, crafts and history discussions/
Information about SMU3A is available from the SMU3A St Andrews Church Hall in Soho Street, Cooma or https://snowymountains.u3anet.org.au