Frequently Asked Questions - some answers

• “What is U3A?”
  U3A stands for the University of the Third Age, which is a self-help organisation providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. 
  The U3A approach to learning is that learning is for pleasure. 
  
  
• “Who can join U3A Kingborough?”
  U3A is for people who are in the 3rd age (retired or semi- retired). See enrolment form.
  
  
• “Why Third Age?”
  “The Third Age” comes from a definition of a typical lifespan into four ages (stages) that may loosely be described as follows:
  The First Age being that of childhood and youthful dependence, leading to the Second Age of independence, maturity, home building and work, leading to the Third Age of active retirement   (emphasis on active). 
  
  
• “What are the educational pre requisites?”
  There are no pre requirements, no accreditation, and there are no assessments or qualifications to be gained
  
  
• “Are the venues friendly to those with mobility problems?”
  All the venues are accessible for those with disabilities.
  
  
• “Is there free car parking available?”
  Yes, free parking is available at both Kingston and Woodbridge.
  KINGSTON: Enter via Church Street.
  Alternately there is some free (timed) parking in Hutchins Street.
  Please do not park in the Council or Library Car Park.
  WOODBRIDGE: Parking is adjacent to the centre.
  
  
• “How long do the courses run for?”
  Most courses run for 10 weeks (a term) and are 1 hour duration.
  A few are longer, up to 2 hours. Times and durations are on the course details.
  There are three terms a year and a Summer School run by Hobart U3A to which all members are invited.
  
  
• “Which days are courses on?”
  Most courses run on week days during the day time.
  Some social events are at the weekend.
  
  
• “How much does it cost to join?”
  Annual membership for 2009 costs $39 per person, with a pro-rata reduction if joining in term 2 or 3. This membership gives access to all courses throughout the year in any U3A Kingborough venues.
  However, you do need to enrol in courses after joining the U3A. See enrolment form.
  If there is room members are invited to sit in on other courses during the week but please give your name to the Class Representative on arrival.
  Visitors are also invited to ‘try before you buy’.
  
  
• “How do I contact U3A Kingborough Inc.?”
  You can write, phone or email: -
  U3A Kingborough Inc.
  P.O. Box 479 Kingston 7051
  Mobile Tel. 0405 327 071
  to U3A Kingborough
  
  
  PLEASE DO NOT contact the Adult Education Office, Kingston. We only rent rooms there.

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