U3A Surf Coast reaches 500 members

U3A Surf Coast has announced its 500th enrolment after just four years of operation.

Patricia Hickford, who has lived in Anglesea for the past 59 years and volunteered with U3A Geelong, has now joined Torquay’s local and rapidly expanding voluntary, not-for-profit organisation U3A, part of the worldwide University of the Third Age network.

Patricia is a typical U3A member, bringing a wealth of experience with her 15 years in local government as well as volunteer experienced in Red Cross and Barwon Health.

U3A Surf Coast offers older residents around 20 classes and activities during each school term, covering arts, humanities, languages, science, exercise, lifestyle and computers, as well as yearlong classes, short courses and occasional lectures.

Patricia’s interest is in politics and she will join the popular “Armchair Politics” course with Robyn Maynard on Wednesdays.

“I’m just keen to learn more,” Patricia said.

“I’m looking forward to sharing my knowledge in politics and meeting the many other members at U3A Surf Coast.”

For more information on classes and courses, visit u3asurfcoast.org.au.