Welcome to Hibiscus Coast U3A

OUR U3A

Formed in 1995, our U3A (formerly known as University of the Third Age) offers over 20 groups for those in the Hibiscus Coast community who have retired or are semi-retired, to participate in new interests, learn new skills and meet members in relaxed environments, all the while expanding our knowledge and keeping our brains active. 

And to celebrate our 30th, we are holding a special lunch, not just with food and drink in a delightful location but also with entertainment from some of our groups. The Anniversary Lunch will take the place of one of our general meetings and we hope it will be an enjoyable event!
To book a place, just pay into our account with your full name and Anniv. as the reference. Our treasurer will send you a receipt. 

Our Kiwibank account name is U3A Hibiscus Coast and the account number is 38-9025-0566036-00

GENERAL MEETINGS

Members are also invited every second month to our General Meeting which is held in St Stephen's Hall in Stanmore Bay. At these meetings we have had guest speakers including academics from Auckland University and others who spoke on the topics ranging from Auckland's long term infrastructure needs, the Penan people of Borneo, agriculture in Ukraine and Dacre Cottage at Karepiro Bay. Members of the public who would like to join U3A are welcome to come along and see what we are about. 

VOLUNTEERS/SUBSCRIPTIONS

U3A Hibiscus Coast is entirely run by volunteers. Our Group Convenors and our Management Committee are all volunteers. Many of our meetings are held in the Pohutukawa Room at the Whangaparaoa Library, and in other local venues. Our fees are very low: $30 per person per year, or $50 for a couple per year. For this members can join any or all of our 20+ groups, some of which meet fortnightly and some monthly. Some of us also meet to watch a recently released movie or go on field trips

Monthly Schedule of Groups

Please note that Cinematique and the Short Film Group meet when there is a film to watch or a film under production. Click the Group Descriptors button under the grid to find information about each group. 

Photo of the Month

Our walking group in the Alice Eaves Reserve