Welcome to the University of the Third Age - U3A Bunbury

Our Semester 1 2025 program kicked off on Friday 14 February 2025. All welcome. For meetings held at ECU gather from 9:30am for morning tea (bring a mug and $5 for parking) and proceedings commence at 10:00am.

See details below for details on the regular Friday meetings and other special events.

 

09:30-11:30 Friday 14 February, Room 5.132/133, ECU Bunbury

What's My Line - Meet and Greet, Come along and meet current and new U3A Members. Bring your ideas for U3A directions in 2025 and beyond.​​

 

09:30-11:30 Friday 28 February, Room 5.113/114, ECU Bunbury.

Annual General Meeting - Please attend our AGM and enjoy a short film.​

 

09:30-11:30 Friday 14 March, Room 5.113/114, ECU Bunbury.

Claire Vander Linden will share her experiences working with Médecins Sans Frontières, a.k.a. Doctors Without Borders or MSF.​​

 

09:30-11:30 Friday 28 March,

Come and Try Croquet at the Moorabinda Croquet Club, Hay Park Sports Centre, 16 Wimbledon Way, Withers WA 62300

 

9:30-11:30 Friday 11 April, Room 5.132/133, ECU Bunbury,

Presenter Jo Williams​ - The Canning Stock Route

 

9:30-11:30 Friday 9 May, Room 5.132/133, ECU Bunbury,

Presenter - Peter Williams​ - Tagalongs, How We Got There.

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9:30-11:30 Friday 23 May, Room 5.132/133, ECU Bunbury,

Presenter - Dr Berni Cameron, School of Medical and Health Science, ECU Southwest Campus

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Tuesday 27 May (10:30-11:45 WA Time) on-line seminar via Zoom

Cybersecurity: Protect Yourself Online - Reduce Your Risks

Hosted by: Wayne Custodio

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To register email u3abunbury@gmail.com​

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Seminar 1 - 10:30 - 11:45 on 27th May is an Overview that will cover:

• Introduction to Cybersecurity

• Understanding Online Threats: Common scams and fraud tactics targeting seniors.

• How to Recognize Phishing Emails & Fake Websites

• Protecting Devices and Personal Information: How to avoid identity theft.

• Simple Steps to Stay Safe Online: Including tips for social media.

Two follow-up seminars will be based around the issues highlighted by members at the Overview seminar.

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10:00 Friday 31 May,  Visit to Mick Bennett Make it Space at the new Shire of Dardanup Building, 1 Council Drive EATON (adjacent to Eaton Fair Shopping Centre).  Tour the Library and Make-It Space and stay for lunch if you wish. No bookings required, just turn up.  Ample free parking and ACROD bays available. More information here.

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9:30-11:30 Friday 13 June, ECU Bunbury,

Presenter - Angelika Bailey - Author, horticulturalist, passionate gardener. Angelika will share her journey on becoming a published author.

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9:30-11:30 Friday 27 June, ECU Bunbury,

Presenter - Ric Stacey - Making a Mark - The Art of Portraiture

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9:30-11:30 Friday 11 July, ECU Bunbury,

Presenter - Tyril Houghton - U3A Bunbury and WA President -Tyril will share her experiences of visiting NASA

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9:30-11:30 Friday 25 July, ECU Bunbury,

Presenter - Wayne Elliot, DCBA - Wayne will share his experiences in living and working in Africa- A natural and human history.

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Details to be confirmed for the following Friday sessions in Semester 2:

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August 8, 22

September 12, 26

October 10, 24

October 31 Excursion

November 14, 28

December 12

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Tuesday Topical Talking 

Sessions run at one of the Bunbury Libraries (see below for location details) at 10am on every second Tuesday.  No formal agenda just come along and share your ideas.

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Feb 18 - Programs Room - Parkfield St (Bunbury CBD)

Mar 4 - Withers Library - Community Room

Mar 18 - Withers Library - Community Room

Apr 1 - Withers Library - Community Room

Apr 15 - Withers Library - Community Room

Apr 29 - Programs Room - Parkfield St (Bunbury CBD)

May 13 - Programs Room - Parkfield St (Bunbury CBD)

May 27 - Programs Room - Parkfield St (Bunbury CBD)

Jun 17 - Programs Room - Parkfield St (Bunbury CBD)

Jun 24 - Programs Room - Parkfield St (Bunbury CBD)

Further dates/locations to be confirmed

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