Wednesday Interest Groups
TIMETABLE – Members’ Interest Groups 2019
Groups meet from February to early December during the year, usually during the day.
| WEDNESDAY | ||||
| Computing | 1st Wednesday of month | 9.30 am – 11.30 am | Members' Home | TBA |
| Family History | 1st Wednesday of month | 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm | Convenor’s Home | 855 4757 |
| Philosophy | 1st Wednesday of month | 10.00 am -11.30 am | Convenor’s Home | 855 4757 |
| Mah Jong | 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month | 1.00 pm | Western Community Centre, Grandview Rd | 021371314. |
| Irish Writers | 2nd Wednesday of month | 10.00 am – 11.30 am | Members’ Homes | 8558212 |
| History Group | 2nd Wednesday of month | 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm | River Lounge Celebrating Age Centre | 825 9888 |
| Hamilton U3A Mtg | 3rd Wednesday of month | 9.30 am – 11.30 am | Chartwell Church Hall | 849 0242 |
| Numismatic Group | 3rd Wednesday of month | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Various venues | 825 9888 |
| Natural Environment of Hamilton | 4th Wednesday of month | 10.00 am – noon | Various venues | 849 1912 |
| Convenor: Telephone: Venue: Time: Date: Cost: | ||
| Computing Group
This group will offer assistance to U3A members with a range of instruction, training and practical support as requested and whenever practical. On-line or email meetings will take place at irregular periods to suit group members' needs, concerns and interests. They may be instigated by any member. |
A members' home 9.30 am - 11.30 am 1st Wednesday of the month Nil |
Group size - 8 Open at present. |
| Family History Group Members discuss topics of interest relating to their family history and share possible further resources and tools available for research.Challenges and successes are also discussed, and encouragement and support offered to members to continue their journey. |
Yvonne Milbank 07 855 4757 Convenor’s Home, Rototuna North 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm 1st Wednesday of the month Nil |
Group size - 10 No vacancies at present. A Waitlist will be maintained. |
| Philosophy Group Leadership is shared among the group and is dependent on the topic being discussed. Philosophy may be considered “the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge or conduct”. There are spirited discussion at this group’s meetings. |
Gorham Milbank 07 855 4757 Convenor’s Home 10.00 am – 11.30am 1st Wednesdayof the month Nil |
Group size - 10 3 Vacancies |
| Irish Writers Group A new group for 2019. Each month an Irish Writer is chosen, and members read their own choice of that writer’s poetry, short stories and/or books in preparation for a lively discussion at the monthly meeting. New members are welcome. |
Janet Sceats 07 855 8212 Members’ Homes 10.00 am – 11.30 am 2nd Wednesday of the month Nil |
Group size - 8 2 vacancies |
| History Group We examine topics from any era suggested by members. The topics and presenters are decided in advance so that members may do some background reading if they desire. Listeners as well as contributors are always welcome. |
Paul Etheredge 07 825 9888 River Lounge Celebrating Age Centre, Victoria Street 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm 2nd Wednesday of the month $3.00 (to cover room hire) |
Group size – no limit Vacancies. |
| Mah Jong Group A new group for 2019. Members of this group have a range of experience in playing Mah Jong. Those who are proficient will teach those who are new to the game. |
Lesley Dunn
021371314. Western Community Centre, 108 Grandview Rd, Nawton. |
Group size – 12 2 Vacancies. |
| Numismatic Group The Numismatic group provides a forum for those interested in the collection and/or study of coins, banknotes and similar material. This group is under the auspices of the Waikato Numismatic Society. Visitors and new members are very welcome. |
Michael Anderson & Paul Etheredge 07 846 1124 or 07 825 9888 Members’ Homes 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month $15 (Annual subscription to Numismatic Society) |
No size limit Vacancies. |
| Natural Environment of Hamilton Group This group explores venues around Hamilton including gullies, reserves, special gardens and spaces. Some walking is required, often gumboots. When the group has a specialist guide, each member contributes $5.00 toward a koha. |
Noeline Alcorn 07 849 1912 Various locations 10.00 am 4th Wednesday of the month $5 (for a koha on occasion) |
Group size 20 If group becomes too large, a second group could be established. |