Margaret Shilton
Tutor, awarded life membership in 2008.
Former Life Members
Nan Wingfield
For her distinguished and sustained contribution to U3A Melbourne City across many volunteering roles, Nan was awarded the inaugural Life Membership instituted in 2006. The University of the Third Age was introduced to Australia at a public meeting in 1984 at the Council of Adult Education. Nan Wingfield was one of the original members and […]
Alan Lubinas
Alan was nominated for his dedicated volunteer contribution to U3A City as a Committee member and tutor. Alan was an active Committee member for 12 years (1996-2007), holding the position of Treasure for 11 of those years. His contribution in safeguarding the funds of the organisation during this time are clearly remembered and valued. His […]
John Cramp
John was nominated for his longstanding contribution to U3A City as both an occasional tutor and valued participant in music and Shakespeare courses. As fellow classmates wrote- John has only recently retired due to ill health. He has been a real stalwart in the Shakespeare course, bringing to bear his wide-ranging interests, his encyclopaedic reading […]
Lillian Emmanuel
Lillian joined U3A City in 1986 and tutored Raja Yoga for the next 17 years, retiring only due to ill health in 2003. Over this period, Lillian gave unstintingly of her time and energy to the U3A program. Lillian’s courses in yoga philosophy, breathing and meditation were well prepared and conveyed in a simple straightforward […]
Marie Einoder
As a founding member of U3A City and longstanding French tutor, Marie was nominated for Life Membership by her students in 2007. Marie joined the French class at its start, was joint tutor from 1991, and sole tutor for 13 years from 1993. In all that time she only missed a class once or twice. […]
Joyce Bromage
Joyce has been a dedicated and conspicuous volunteer since U3A City’s inception in 1985. Since joining in 1985 Joyce has worked as volunteer in the office, on a weekly basis until 2006 and fortnightly since then. Her contribution to the annual enrolments in February each year has been especially valued. Joyce joined the Committee in […]
Eva Meredith
Eva joined U3A Melbourne City in 1988 and has been an active and hard-working contributor to all facets of the organization: as an office-bearer, committee member, tutor, office volunteer and administrator. Office Bearer/Committee 1993 -Committee Member 1994 – Feb 1998 Treasurer 2005 – Vice-President 2007 – 2008 Committee Member Ross House Room Bookings 2005 – […]
Shirley Mason
Shirley joined U3A Melbourne City in 2009. A year later she joined the Committee of Management and also became the Social Secretary organising many events and activities for U3A members over a number of years. When asked for ideas to celebrate our 30th Anniversary, Shirley suggested a Fashion Show for mature adults, well past their […]
Val Pincus
For her distinguished and sustained contribution to U3A Melbourne City across many volunteering roles, Val was commended and awarded Life Membership in 2010. Since joining in 1996, Val played an important part in the life U3A, her achievements and contribution summarized under the following four headings: Committee Membership Valerie became a member of the Committee […]
Dorothy Davis
Dorothy Davis taught and ran a Mahjong group at U3A Melbourne City beginning in 2004, following the merger of Adult Education Australia with U3A Melbourne City. Dorothy introduced our members to the English version of Mahjong and supported their learning and enjoyment of the game. Mahjong is now a firm favourite among members. Based on […]
Hilary Adair
Hilary Adair became a member of U3A Melbourne City in 2003 and began teaching Advanced French since 2006. From Hilary’s students: Hilary Adair achieves ten years as tutor of French Advanced Study and Conversation class. An enthusiastic member of the group when it was led by Marie Einoder, Hilary agreed to be the tutor when […]
Ailsa Miles
Ailsa joined U3A in 1999 and over the following decade made a significant contribution to U3A Melbourne City in many key volunteer roles within the organisation. Ailsa was a member of the Committee of Management between 2002 to 2009, serving as Secretary for six of those years. In addition, Ailsa compiled and coordinated the production […]