Interest Groups. Anyone who has an idea for a new group – language, music, learning a new skill – can advise a committee member. The suggestion will be posted in the next Newsletter or Bulletin and a list started at the next monthly meeting. When there are enough numbers, a new group can be started.
Adventures in Travel:
Meets 3pm 1st Tuesday of the month at members’ homes. Members share their global experiences with presentations and travel mementos. Contact Lyn Russell Ph 0212 388 788. Email: nylrus1951@gmail.com
Art Appreciation:
Meets 10.30am 2nd Friday of the month. Visits Canterbury Art Galleries both public and private, also enjoys talks and presentations. Contact Helen Harkness Ph 384 2890. Email: donandhelen@xtra.co.nz
Book Discussion:
Meets 11.30am 3rd Monday of the month after the monthly U3A meeting. Calendar year begins in May. Group belongs to the Book Discussion Society (BDS) and selects books for the year from the BDS catalogue. Everyone takes a turn in leading the discussion. Contact Mary Lynch 021387088 or Judy Eden 0274726538
Café Group:
Meets 2.30pm 4th Tuesday of the month to experience cafes across the city revisiting favourites and trying new ones. A time for coffee and conversation. Contact Jenny Long Ph 384 8463. Email jennylong@xtra.co.nz
Canterbury History:
Meets 2nd Monday morning of the month from February to November. Over 40 members. Visits historic buildings around Canterbury and at time speakers are invited to contribute an interesting topic to the programme. Contact Judy Calder Ph 384 1269. Email: judycalder@hotmail.com
Coffee & Current Affairs:
Meets second Thursday morning of the month at 11am MPCC. Contact Vivienne Allan Ph 021 067 9420.
Cycling Group:
Meets 9.30am or 10am 2nd Wednesday of the month (backup in case of bad weather is 3rd Wednesday). Each ride is to a different place. Members undertake to organise a ride and send out information a few weeks in advance. Most of the group have e-bikes. Rides are of varying lengths. Contact Philippa Rendall Ph 027 686 4126. Email roper.rendall@gmail.com
DVD Groups:
Several groups meet at different times on week days to learn about topics of interest. DVDs are part of the collection owned by U3A Pegasus to contribute to the enjoyment and learning of members. There is no cost to members. (See DVD catalogue for more information.) Contact Yvonne Boulton Ph 021 442 275. Email yvonneboulton@xtra.co.nz
Garden Group:
Meets at 1.30pm (dependent on what is planned) 4th Monday of the month. Visits gardens in Canterbury, listens to talks on various garden-related topics, and ‘tea & cuttings’. Contact Lyn Russell Ph 0212 388 788. Email nylrus1951@gmail.com or Gaynor Button Ph 021 429 667. Email buttonmg@gmail.com or Bron Goldschmidt Ph 027 204 5833. Email wakatu@me.com
Geology/Botany:
Meets twice a month. 1st Monday at the Bowling Club Redcliffs, James Street, Redcliffs at 10am and 3rd Wednesday for an outing. Very active group and regularly travels throughout Canterbury to explore different places. Contact Pat Whitman Ph 384 3475. Email patwandpate@gmail.com
Scrabble:
Meets fortnightly Tuesdays at 1.30pm. Contact Alison Harrington Ph 022 307 4039. Email: alison.harrington@outlook.co.nz
Writers Group:
Meets 10am 1st Thursday of the month. The group learns the techniques and discusses the challenges of documenting our lives as far back as we can remember including events and activities, people and places. NB: There are no vacancies for this group.
