U3A Marina Baixa was formed back in 2006 and provides an opportunity for English speaking people who are no longer in full-time employment to become members of an association which promotes life-long learning. Whether this be developing a new skill, exploring new ideas or just wanting to meet new people on a social basis.
There are numerous groups offering a range of activities including crafts, watercolour painting, petanca, ten pin bowling, walking, picnics, wine tasting, travel, dining out, assistance in times of need and help with using your smart phone or laptop.
There are groups just for men to get together for a chat over a drink or a meal and a mixed group specifically for members who live alone. There really is something for everyone providing the opportunity to make new friends and to have something positive to look forward to each week.
Membership is just 10 euros a year and provides you with access to all of the above groups plus new groups being offered throughout the year. U3A Marina Baixa extends to the towns of Villajoyosa, Benidorm, Alfaz del Pi, Albir, Altea, La Nucía, Callosa d’en Sarria and Polop. They meet on the fourth Monday of every month (with the exception of August and December) at 11am in the Casa de Cultura, Alfaz del Pi which, for those of you who do not drive, is on the Number 10 bus route from Benidorm/Altea. A local restaurant is always booked for members wishing to have lunch together after the meeting.
New members are always welcome and maybe you have something you can offer to the Association which may be of interest to other members. Following most of the monthly meetings a speaker is invited to share their experiences or interests with the membership and a monthly raffle is held to enable the Association to support local charities.
Why not put a note in your diary to come along on Monday 22 September and have a chat with members to ascertain whether the Association would be of interest to you. It may be just what you are looking for now that you live here, or spend several months here in Spain. Further information can be found on the U3A Marina Baixa Facebook page.
