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u3a kumaranalloor kottayam kerala Senior citizen fitness booklet What are the guiding principles of the U3A? The U3A is non-religious, non-political and has three main principles: 1. THE THIRD AGE PRINCIPLE Membership of the U3A is open to all in their third age, which is defined not by age but by a period in life in which full time employment has ceased. Members promote the values of life-long learning and the positive attributes of belonging to a U3A. Members should do all they can to ensure that people wanting to join a U3A can do so. A couple out on a walk together A man playing guitar 2. THE SELF-HELP LEARNING PRINCIPLE Members form interest groups covering as wide a range of topics and activities as they desire, by the members for the members. No qualifications are sought or offered. Learning is for its own sake, with enjoyment being the prime motive, not qualifications or awards. There is no distinction between learners and teachers – they are all U3A members. 3. THE MUTUAL AID PRINCIPLE Each U3A is a mutual aid organisation, operationally independent but a member of the Third Age Trust, which requires adherence to the guiding principles of the U3A movement. No payments are made to members for services rendered to any U3A. Each U3A is self-funded with membership subscriptions and costs kept as low as possible. Outside financial assistance should only be sought if it does not imperil the integrity of the U3A movement. Two ladies speaking with coffee in hand What type of activities, interest groups and events are on offer at the U3A? Interest groups and events vary according to the area in which you live and the local group which you attend. Some U3A groups arrange trips to museums, concerts or theatres as well as study days and holidays. If there’s enough demand in your area for a certain subject, you can start your own study or skill group. Each group has its own volunteer leader or co-ordinator who has a particular interest or expertise in the subject. For language classes, most of the group leaders tend to have specialist knowledge, or they may be native speakers of the language they’re teaching. Typical courses may include the following: Art Bridge Classical studies Conversation Computing Crafts Dance Debate Drama Film/Cinema Studies Gardening Health, Fitness and Leisure (including countryside walks) History Languages Local history/ genealogy Music Philosophy Photography Sciences Social Sciences Theatre/ Concert Clubs A lady joining an online class Can I attend U3A groups, events or courses online? There are plenty of different types of events online for members including talks, workshops and courses at no extra cost. These are led by members with a passion or a talent to share or by specialist guest speakers. Over the years, the U3A has built up relationships with leading organisations so can
