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Every time you enrolled at U3A Nunawading you ticked a box stating that you accept the U3A Nunawading Terms and Conditions, otherwise your enrolment can’t be processed. But do you know what they are?
As a member, I have agreed to …
Yes, we know car parks are hard to find! It would be great if there was unlimited parking in the Esdale St carpark but that is not the case. Please have patience, especially in the first weeks of Term 1. Patience and consideration makes everyone’s life easier.
Here are a few hints car parking:
This year’s Summer School condensed 32 presentations, nine cooking classes, three external events, and three movie sessions into a single week instead of the two-week program offered in previous years.
A total of 22 guest speakers contributed to the program, including a retired detective, a fire safety officer, a cardiologist, a gut health professional, and specialists from the Commonwealth Bank and the health sector. Additional presenters covered topics ranging from happy and healthy exercise to artificial intelligence, online safety, and much more.
The Class Leaders’ briefing this year was quite a bit different – it included a practice evacuation!
A great turnout of around 180 Class Leaders filled Studios 1 and 2. After a few preliminaries, Course Administrator Ken Briscoe explained that while the membership system, UMAS, is still serving us well at present, we are planning to move to a new system – Member Wizard – on 1 July. This new system has been taken up by 23 Victorian U3As, supported by U3A Network Victoria, with another 30 U3As planning to convert this year – it’s best to keep with the strength.
In the week before classes began at U3A Nunawading, 56 enthusiastic new and returning Reception Desk Volunteers gathered for an information session to refresh and update their knowledge and prepare for the year ahead.
A Welcome Morning Tea was recently hosted for new members who joined at the end of 2025, and we’re delighted to report that it was a great success with a very strong turnout.
The new members enjoyed a friendly and relaxed atmosphere asking questions and engaging in conversation. Feedback on the day was very positive, with many expressing their appreciation for the warm welcome and the chance to meet others.
February kicks off Chinese New Year celebrations and another great year of activities and friendship at U3A. In February Snippets, we congratulate one of our own on his OAM; give you the lowdown on learning more about EVs; give you details of a great deal at Aqualink to focus on fitness; plus, there are three volunteering opportunities to consider.
Monday 24 November was our first day for 2026 enrolments and as at Friday 5 December we have over 2200 new and current members enrolled for 2026. It was great to see that nearly 1800 members enrolled online with the balance enrolling at the Hub.
To our new members I extend a very warm welcome to U3A Nunawading and hope you enjoy 2026 at our U3A. Early in the New Year you will be invited to a morning tea with our Member Liaison team which will help you familiarise yourself with your new surroundings and I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible.
As we reach the end of another year, we look forward to 2026 and welcome our new and returning members.
Thanks to all Class Leaders for your efforts during the year, which makes U3A Nunawading such a wonderful place to be. To those Class Leaders who are not returning next year, many thanks and all the best for your future.
Many of our Summer School classes filled quickly and are either closed or have long waitlists – but there were still spots in 23 classes as of 5 December. This has been a very positive response to our Summer School program and an indication that January 2026 will be a great start to another year at U3A Nunawading.