U3A Castlemaine is a 100% volunteer-run organisation for retired and semi-retired people in our community to learn and enjoy together.

Whether you’re recently retired, long retired, or about to retire, we would love to welcome you to our incredible community. A modest yearly subscription gains you access to activities to suit every interest and energy level — from learning a language to bushwalking with new friends.

U3A members share their expertise, passions or interests with other U3A members in non-threatening, informal situations.

In 2024, U3A members are able to choose from more than 60 different classes and activities. You don’t need to have any expertise to share — simply be open to learning new things that interest you.

Classes are conducted throughout the year and are open to all U3A members. There are no prerequisite qualifications needed, no exams held and no qualifications or certificates awarded. Classes may be held weekly, fortnightly or monthly, run for the whole year, a few weeks or just a single session.

We also run a social activity each quarter, our Coffee Morning, where we generally have a guest speaker and then socialise over a cuppa and a bite to eat. See our regular newsletter, Third Thoughts, for details.