North Canterbury U3A

Our purpose

“To assist Seniors in achieving their best possible quality of life by developing and maintaining their physical and mental health and well-being.”

Our President - Mike Favell

One of my first impressions when I joined U3A a few years ago was of the accumulated wisdom among the members. It was impressive. I’ve been thinking about what constitutes wisdom?

Is it experience?  Partly.

Is it knowledge? Partly.

Is it understanding? Partly.

Since then I’ve attempted to listen more carefully to my fellow U3A members.   

I cannot remember when in my working life I’ve sat in rooms with more diverse views being expressed with respect and with a commitment to understanding even when not agreeing.

No jibes. No gathering support for particular perspectives. No put-downs. No taking sides. Impressive.

While it may take a community to raise a child, it needs a mature and aged population to form a democracy. U3A, as with other mature groups, has an important role in our society.

We arrange a MONTHLY MEETING on the last Tuesday morning of each month and our Members have organised themselves into several SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS which meet at least once a month on different days and at varying times.  Click here to find out all about our activities