WELCOME TO U3A PINE RIVERS

Starting from humble beginnings with 45 members in 1993, U3A Pine Rivers now offers a variety of classes and activities to more than 1000 members. Read about the History of U3A Pine Rivers.

We are currently closed for our mid-year break and reopen on Monday 13th July.

What's New at U3A Pine Rivers

Semester 2 Newsletter out now

The Second Semester Newsletter has been sent to all members, either by email or post. This important document has been completely revamped. All information about a class is now in one place under subject categories, with a handy index page at the back broken down by available days. We thank our editor, Ann Earle, for her fantastic work in revamping the layout, as well as the rest of the newsletter team for distributing this keenly sought information.

Read a public version of the Semester 2 Newsletter.

Plastic free July

Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages people to make simple changes that reduce plastic waste and create lasting habits. In 2025, an estimated 174 million people took part worldwide, helping to avoid 290 million kilograms of plastic waste. These results show that communities can achieve meaningful environmental outcomes.
Our recent presentation by the Moreton Bay City Council on Waste Management and Plastic Free July was incredibly interesting and very well received. Amy Bartkowski, the presenter from MBCC, will be returning at Midday on Friday 31st July to talk about Composting and Worm Farming. At this session, the MBCC will be providing us with a Composting Bin and a Worm Farm, which we will be giving away as door prizes on the day!
You can register for the Composting and Worm Farming event here: u3apinerivers.org.au/events

University of the Third Age (U3A)

The Third Age is the best time of your life!

Our First Age is childhood.
Our Second Age is the mid part of our lives, with the responsibilities of career and family.
Our Third Age is the best time of our lives. A time when we are free to explore, learn, and share knowledge.

Now is the Time…

to learn something new
to keep an active mind
to meet new friends

For more information, please call us on 3880 6677 or drop into the U3A Pine Rivers Centre, 1480 Anzac Ave, Kallangur.

Reception is open 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30 am - 12 noon Friday.

VOLUNTEERING

Everyone who "works' at U3A Pine Rivers is a volunteer. Without the people who give their time freely, this organisation would not exist.

Volunteer positions

There are some positions, or roles, that require some level of committment.

Tutors and activity leaders
Members of the Management Committee, including the executive positions of President, Secretary and Treasurer
Organisational roles including: Caterer, Centre Manager, Course Coordinator, Communication Officer, IT manager, Membership Officer, Reception Coordinator, Welfare Support Officer. Basically all the roles you see on the first couple of pages of the Term Newsletter.

All of these roles would benefit from an assistant, or a backup person. Do you have an interest, or skills in these areas? Speak to a member of the committee about how you could help. Consider joining the committee, which meets once a month, or nominating for an executive position in the future.

Other ways to volunteer

There are many other ways you could offer your time to help U3A Pine Rivers. For many small tasks you could spend a few extra minutes before or after your class. There is no need to allocate another day unless you wish to.

Check the lists in the classrooms at the U3A Centre Kallangur for suggestions of simple jobs that you could do.
Offer to help on reception a couple of times each month. Training will be given.
Simple housekeeping jobs - fill or empty the dishwasher, empty waste paper bins, shelve library books, tidy the garden
Offer to assist with events eg Open Day, Social mornings, special events

Health benefits of volunteering

Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. Volunteering and helping others can reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose.
Have a chat to anyone on the committee, about how you could give some of your time to help others in U3A, and yourself.

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