Interest Groups
Interest Groups are a primary function of U3A. Belonging to one of these groups provides a collaborative environment where the sharing of knowledge, skills and interests along with social interaction has proven to be beneficial as we age.
South West Christchurch has a number of Interest Groups underway and the committee are interested to hear suggestions from members for future groups.
The link below will take you on to the online courses available through U3A South West: This is an Australian website, our U3A has paid for this access for ALL our members Three Interest Groups; History, Science, and Genealogy can continue online. All members can access these courses by going to the website https://www.u3aonline.org.au/ look at the newsletter for logon and password details
Interest group co-ordinator is Lynne. Click here to contact Lynne
Current Groups
| Book Discussion Group | 2nd Monday at 10am, Leader’s home | Book Discussion Scheme $82 annually | Ros |
| Coffee Group | 1st Friday and 3rd Tuesday both at 10am | Various locations, alternate coffee and lunch. | Lynne |
| Current Affairs | 3rd Wednesday 10-11.30 | Halswell library/Service centre. | Graeme |
| Cycling | 3rd Monday & last Friday 9:00/9:30 summer/winter | Various locations | Mary |
| Family History | 3rd Tuesday 1.30 | research family history | Carole and Julia |
| Garden Visit | 1st Tuesday | Various locations | Marilyn |
| History | 3rd Thursday 10am | can be studied online | Ros |
| Movies Group | 4th Tuesday varying times | At Academy, The Tannery, or Silky Otter | Gill or Diana |
| Photography | 3rd Friday 10am | Eric’s home | Eric |
| Scrabble | 2nd and 4th Tuesday 1.30-3.30 | Member’s homes | Judith |
| Singing for Health | 1st and 3rd Friday 2pm | Halswell Community Hall | Lynne |
| Theatre Appreciation | 4th Thursday 1.15pm | Leader’s home | David |
| Urban Explorers | 3rd Thursday 10-12 | Walks around the city and outskirts. | Elaine |