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U3A programmes for 2012

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U3A (University of the Third Age) is planning for another successful year with groups based in Martinborough and Masterton catering for a wide rage of interests.

U3A is open to everyone and offers a very good alternative for anyone interested in ongoing learning. For $15 for an individual or $25 for a couple a member can attend any or all of the U3A Groups – so it’s great value.

Current Affairs.
This group meets over morning tea every third Wednesday of the month at the Village Café commencing 9.15
Convenor is Mike Cooper phone (06) 306 8596 or E-mail: verdale@xtra.co.nz
Opera
Meets on the 4th Friday of the month at the Wharekaka Day Room commencing at 10am
Convenor is Duncan Roper Phone 3069 646 E-mail: dsroper@xtra.co.nz
Book Group
The Book Group meets on the first Monday of the month at the Wharekaka Day Room commencing at 1.30pm.
Convenor: Maree Roy phone 3069310 or E-mail xanthe.cats@xtra.co.nz
Other Groups
All other meetings are held in Masterton at either REAP House 340 Queen Street or The Education Centre 22 Dixon Street.
Creative Writing
3rd Tuesday of he month from 10am until noon at the Education Centre.
Autobiography and Journalism
3rd Monday of each month at REAP House commencing at 1.30pm
Italian language and culture
Meets every Friday at the Education Centre commencing at 11am
French conversation
Meets at the education Centre on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Fridays at the Education Centre between 1 and 3 pm.
Philosophy
Meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at the Education Centre commencing at 1pm.
For information on any of the Masterton groups contact Chris Cassels phone (06) 3068 286 or 021 07 6064

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