Category: U3A News
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Poetry for the Third Age: A Guided Writing Circle
Later life offers a rich opportunity to explore imagination, reflect on experience, and share stories through poetic expression. This facilitated poetry circle provides U3A members with a supportive space to write, discuss, and develop their craft, whether they are a beginner or an experienced writer. Participants will have the opportunity to share their work in…
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Shared Wisdom: Support Group for the Third Age
A guided circle for reflection, insight, creativity, and connection. The Third Age can be one of the most meaningful, authentic, and abundant stages of life. It offers a rich opportunity to explore new perspectives, share experiences, and ignite renewed purpose and belonging. Facilitated by Certified Coach Andrea Best, this intimate conversation circle offers a welcoming space to…
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SupaUkes Report
This week the SupaUkes played at the Take 5 Activity Club in Javea, entertaining the club members with songs from their youth. See the attached clip. We also had a Beatles themed session, at Bar Cultural, when we played 2 hours worth of their songs followed by a group lunch. The next themed session will…
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Valencia Fallas Experience Report
U3A Moraira–Teulada Group Visit 18-20th March 2026 – 26 members. A Spectacular Celebration of Fire, Art, and TraditionOur recent visit to Valencia during the world-famous Fallas Festival was nothing short of extraordinary. This iconic Spanish celebration, held each March, is a vibrant mix of artistry, tradition, noise, and community spirit — and it certainly left…
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Dining Out at Al Mar on 24th March
March 2026 – Dining Out group meet at the Al Mar restaurant in Moraira The Dining Out group met on 24th March at the Al Mar restaurant in Moraira, and 65 diners gathered for a very enjoyable evening of conversation and good food. Luis and his team had a very busy evening, and his kitchen…
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March Wine Tasting
On 12th March, 58 members of the wine group gathered at Hill Top to enjoy the first wine tasting event of 2026. Marta from Bodegas Bleda in Jumilla presented a selection of five excellent wines. The tasting featured: It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening, and the vast majority of attendees took advantage of the special…
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Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir
The Choir is seeking new members and has been added to U3A Moraira-Teulada’s list of Associate groups. It is generally acknowledged that singing in a choir improves physical and mental health by reducing stress (cortisol), boosting immune systems, lowering blood pressure, and increasing endorphins. It fosters social connection, builds community, and improves cognitive function like…
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Knit & Natter – Report
The ladies of the Knit and Natter Group were very busy in 2025. They made lots of different things for various charities. Projet4All asked for scarves, so we knitted a dozen and sent them along. Toys and cardigans were made for the children of Make A Smile and premature baby jackets and bootees went to…
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Spicy Dining Group
On the evening of Sunday the 22 nd of February 40 members of the U3A Spicy Dining Group met at the Olive Tree in Moraira for one of their five dinners across the year. With a menu ranging from starters including Steamed Mussels with a Cava Sauce, Steamed Bao Bun filled with Spiced Pork to…
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February 2026 – Dining Out at the Attico Restaurant in Javea
The Attico restaurant at Javea Port is always a popular venue and 52 members of the Dining Out group enjoyed an excellent meal there high up on the 6th floor. Our dinner was just days after Valentines Day, and the room was still festooned with big red hearts suspended from the ceiling. The meal was…
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Green Bowls Group
The Bowls group are keen to attract more members. We play on a Wednesday afternoon at Benitachell Bowls Club from 2-4pm. We are a friendly relaxed group and at one time numbered over 30 members. Following Covid and Brexit, however which reduced the number of days none EU Citizens could stay, numbers have slowly dwindled…
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SupaUkes – Report
The SupaUkes held a Tin Pan Alley themed Strum on 30 January at their regular group meeting, playing and singing songs from the early 1900’s to early 1950’s. Seventeen songs like “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” and “It’s Only a Paper Moon” were played enthusiastically. Next themed strum “The Beatles” on March 27. Myers Logan,…