U3A stands for the University of the Third Age and ours is a self help group based in Torrevieja, (Costa Blanca, Spain) for people aged 50 and over. There is no specified minimum age for membership but we are aimed at those who are no longer in full time employment. The purpose of our organisation is to provide education and leisure opportunities, in a relaxed and friendly environment. Local U3As are learning co-operatives which draw upon the knowledge and skills of their own members to organise and provide interest groups in accordance with the wishes of the membership. Our organisation encourages and enables older people to help each other share their knowledge, skills and experience to celebrate the capabilities and potential of older people and their value to society. Between them, groups offer the chance to study many different subjects in varied fields and our approach to learning is  "learning for pleasure". There is no accreditation or validation and there are no assessments or qualifications to be gained. Our current activities include History of Spain, Art Appreciation, Computing, Mah Jong, Geneology, Bridge, Psychology, Painting, Literature, Cross Stitch, Water Colour Painting, Spanish, Modern Dancing, Creative Writing, Travel, Walking etc. etc. More courses are added as new members come along and offer new skills which they are willing to share with other members. Don’t just think about it...     Come and join us!
“The Old Tower” (La Torre Vieja)  If you are interested in joining us, then we invite you to visit us at one of our monthly general meetings where you can meet the team, have a coffee, and get to know how informal and friendly the U3A is. Our general meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month and start at 10:30am. Learning Group meetings are held at a variety of venues throughout the month following an agreed timetable. If you require further information or directions to any of the events or venues, then please make contact via the telephone or email addresses on the Learning Groups Page. Further details and membership fees are available on the About page. Welcome to Torrevieja U3A Torrevieja U3A - The University of the Third Age            “Lifelong Learning for Older People” Next Monthly Meeting will be held on Thursday 31st March 2011. Start Time: 10:30am. Doors Open: 10:00am.                                                                                       at                                       Los Arcos Restaurant, Avd. Baleares 34, Torrevieja. Tel: 965 710 289 click for location plan Torrevieja U3A                     Home Page Back to top Our Latest Newsletter Print an Application for Membership Check out the local weather. (pdf file - needs Adobe Reader) (pdf file - needs Adobe Reader)