Awarded 2014 Alma has been teaching Gentle Yoga at U3A Melbourne City annually since 2005, sometimes teaching two yearlong classes per year because of the high demand for her course. Following her retirement in 2004 from a career in nursing, Alma pursued an interest in various alternative health practices. Yoga has been an important part […]
Awarded 2012 Dr Chris Hill is a popular and distinguished Tutor who has conducted courses for U3A Melbourne City each year since 2003. She began in 2003 with two short courses: Literature: Well Known Works and New Interpretations of Shakespeare’s Tragedies. In 2004 she commenced her series of yearlong courses titled Great Works of Literature, […]
Awarded 2011 Since 1998 Ann has contributed to the creative aspect of U3A Melbourne City’s course program, serving as group leader of the watercolour painting course. The course Painting in Watercolour, or Watercolour for Seniors in 2007, ran for 13 years, providing a weekly base for students to share ideas, develop their skills and friendships. […]
Awarded 2011 Since 2000, Marguerite has contributed to the French language program at U3A Melbourne City, tutoring in both yearlong and short courses. Over nine years Marguerite taught the yearlong weekly courses Bonjour France– elementary (2002-2001) and Bonjour France (2002-2008). Since then, she has taught the popular short courses Conversation Francaise and French-en parlant Francaise. […]
Awarded 2012 Judy Eldred is a distinguished Tutor. From 2003 and over the succeeding years up to and including 2012, Judy has conducted a total of 16 courses in Floral Art or Floristry – 8 short and 8 yearlong. The popularity of her classes and her sustained commitment to her students and to U3A Melbourne […]
Awarded 2013 Juliette started up the Music Ensemble at U3A Melbourne City in 2003, providing members over ten years with the weekly opportunity to share, hone and enjoy their musical skills. The Ensemble has participated in many Seniors Weeks activities, and given concerts both to U3A members and externally at nursing homes and retirement villages. […]
Awarded 2021 Max has been a committed and inspiring volunteer since 2011, covering numerous roles across U3AMC based on his many skills and passions. Tutoring Embracing tutoring in 2011, Max has run short courses on various topics: Speaking with Confidence (2011) for Committee and for members; Fit for Retirement (2011 & 2012); Armchair Travel (2018 […]
Awarded 2020 Tony joined U3A Melbourne City in 2009, principally to improve his very shaky French under the wonderful and witty tutelage of the late and much-missed Dr Robert Hooke. Tony was a member of the Committee of Management between 2010-2013 and an active member of the Promotions and Publicity working group since then. Tony […]
Awarded 2016 Jill Thompson has made an outstanding and distinguished contribution to the U3A movement generally in Australia and more specifically to U3A Melbourne City. An instigator of U3A in 1984, on her retirement in 2006 Jill brought her passion and skill to many volunteer roles in U3AMC, a continuing contribution to this day. These […]
Awarded 2021 Margaret has been a dedicated volunteer and warm presence in many aspects of U3AMC life since 2009. Office A valued office volunteer since 2009, Margaret has participated in all aspects of the office role, and proved a reliable and constant roster participant. Margaret has shown resilience in adapting to the various technological changes […]