Wednesday Interest Groups
Groups meet from February to early December during the year, usually during the day.
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| Book Discussion 3 Australian authors | 2nd Wednesday of month | 10.30 am -12.00 | Members’ home | 824 7128 | |
| Computer Technology | 1st Wednesday of month | 10.00 am – 11.30 am | Members' home | 027 348 6704 | |
| Family History | 1st Wednesday of month | 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm | Convenor’s home | 855 4757 | |
| History Group
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2nd Wednesday of month
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1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
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River lounge, Celebrating Age Centre, Victoria Street
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825 9888
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| Mah Jong
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2nd & 4th Wednesday of month
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1.00 pm
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Western Community Centre, Grandview Rd | 021 371314. | |
| Natural Environment of Hamilton | 4th Wednesday of month | 10.00 am – noon | Various venues | 855 7009 | |
| Numismatic Group | 3rd Wednesday of month | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Members’ homes | 825 9888 | |
| Philosophy | 1st Wednesday of month | 10.00 am -11.30 am | Convenor’s home | 855 4757 | |
| Hamilton U3A general meeting | 3rd Wednesday of month | 9.45 am – 11.30 am | Chartwell Church Hall | 027 233 9218 | |
| Convenor, telephone, venue, time, date: cost. | ||
| Book Discussion 3 Australian authors
This is a book group with a difference. We change our focus yearly to authors from a particular country, and each month we nominate an author from our chosen country for everyone to read, We try to keep to a basic chronological order. We find our readings and discussions are varied and interesting" |
Lesley Lee 824 7128
A member’s home. 10.30- 12.00 2nd Wednesday Nil |
No Vacancy
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| Computer technology
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. |
Carol Carr 027 348 6704
A members' home |
Group size - 8 Open at present. |
| Family History 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 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. |
| 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 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 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. |
| 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. |
Neil Fagan 855 7009 Various locations 10.00 am 4th Wednesday of the month $5 (for a koha on occasion) |
Group size 20 |
| 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. |
Michael Anderson & Paul Etheredge 846 1124 or 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. Visitors and new members are very welcome. |
| 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 discussions at this group’s meetings. |
Gorham Milbank 855 4757 Convenor’s home 10.00 am – 11.30am 1st Wednesday of the month Nil |
Group size - 10 3 Vacancies |