End-of-year dinners are great spots to make new friends
Shire organisations
Queensland University of the Third Age network president Rhonda Weston AM was the special guest at the Douglas Shire branch’s annual end-of-year dinner this week.
Ms Weston spoke at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course, while local music group Stage Left also played.
She has been 3A Queensland Network president since 2022, was a previous U3A Toowoomba president, has also been chair of the U3A Australia Alliance Committee and has co-hosted an international conference in Japan.
Ms Weston was awarded an AM (Member of the Order of Australia) for her significant contribution to the education of the elderly and her service to the Toowoomba community.
“The population is ageing,” Ms Weston says.
“We all know that, so organisations like U3A are going to be in more and more demand over the next 20 years.”
She said anyone who is retired or near retirement should consider joining our local U3A.
“Someone can come along for a couple of weeks and see whether they like it or not.
“I think in smaller communities especially it's even more important to keep people connected.”
The University of the Third age is an international organisation that began in France in 1974, offering continued learning to retired and semi-retired individuals throughout communities. U3A provides classes and hosts activities providing education and fostering friendships.
The group continues to grow globally, with a presence in 90 countries including the recent additions of Syria and Sri Lanka.
The International Governing Board has a goal of having groups in 150 countries by 2030.
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