Groups are at the heart of the U3A. Participating in or leading a group is a great way of practising your preferred activity, learning new things or teaching others – while meeting interesting people with similar interests.
I hope that you find what you are looking for and are able to contact the group leader of the group(s) you are interested in. I am always looking for new ideas and new group leaders. Please contact me with ideas or for further information on groups.
Explore the list of groups below to see which one(s) you would like to join. Once you have found the group(s) you are interested in just click on the group leader’s name to contact them.
I hope that you find what you are looking for and are able to contact the group leader of the group(s) you are interested in. I am always looking for new ideas and new group leaders. Please contact me with ideas or for further information on groups.
Please be aware that members taking part in these activities do so entirely at their own risk. Members are responsible for their own insurance and medical cover.
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- Active groups – are led by U3A members volunteering their time
- Service groups and discounts – offer services to U3A members
- Associate groups are led by professional teachers who give special rates for U3A members
U3A active groups
Groups led by U3A members. Click on the links to access the group’s page.
All Computers
Frequency: First Tuesday of the month 14:00 Venue: Aula de Asociaciones, calle Calatayud 45, Moraira Key Helpers: Peter Bayliss – Windows computers and Android smartphones and tablets Piotr Azia – Apple: iPhones, iPads and iMacs Want to get the best out of your computer, smartphone or tablet? Come along to our informal group meeting and we will help you to demystify your gadget. We also…
Ancient Egypt
Group leader: David Rohl Venue: Salón de Actos, Espai la Senieta, Moraira Frequency: Monthly on third Monday, starting at 10:30 (from September 2017) The Ancient Egypt group is dedicated to the study of pharaonic Egypt from the Predynastic Age to the absorption of the Nile valley into the Roman Empire in 30 BC. Over the course of the project, we will be covering many different aspects of Egyptian…
Art and History Talks
Group leaders Brian Nicholls Cheda Panajotovic We are a group of like minded people who have worked with art and its history for much of our lives and would like to share our love of this exciting and controversial subject with the U3A members. There are bi-weekly presentations, alternating Art and History. Members of the group give fully illustrated presentations to share their knowledge of artists,…
Backgammon
Group Leader: Barry Jacobs Frequency: 15:00-17:00 Fortnightly, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month Venue: Solpark In the early 70s I worked in a major London casino and, as a "behind the scenes" worker, helped to organise what was at the time the biggest backgammon tournament in the world for professional players (yes there were and may still be professional players). I knew absolutely nothing about the game and had never seen it…
Badminton
Frequency: Weekly Friday and Tuesday 10:00-12:00 This group is for members of all levels including those who want to learn how to play. We improve and practice our badminton, or learn the sport while having fun. We have players that have not played in 30 years, and those who are just beginning to play badminton. Racquets are available to borrow for those who just want to try. If you require a racquet please let me know before…
Bridge
Group Leader: Sybille Ross Venue: Spencer’s (situated between the new MasyMas and Pepe la Sal on the Moraira-Calpe road) Frequency: Friday 14:30-17:00 We are a group of people who play a friendly game of bridge every Friday afternoon. You do not need a partner. We play Acol and we are usually 2 or 3 tables. We would welcome more players. The restaurant only expects us to order a drink. Please contact me at tel. 96 574 8652 - to…
Canasta
Group Leader: Sandy Bianco Venue: Solpark Frequency: Weekly Mondays 14:00-16:00 Canasta is an uncomplicated card game for singles, partners or for 6 persons. The game is similar to rummy where you collect numbered cards. It's fun and not difficult. Read more about the game and its rules. The canasta group are a very happy and sociable group of people who meet not just to play the game but we have become a…
Chess
Group Leader: Ed Morley Frequency: Contact group leader Venue: Contact group leader We are a group of varying ability who enjoy playing this fascinating and challenging game, so if you are interested then please come along and join us. We can help you learn the game if necessary. Click here for further…
Classic Cars & Motorcycles
Group Leader: Anne Castle Frequency: Every 2nd Saturday in the month 12:00 - 15:00 Venue: Bar Texas (on the N332 towards Calpe) We have people with classic cars and several with classic motorcycles attending this group, so we now welcome anyone who may or may not own a classic car or classic motorcycle but has an interest in them and would like to join us. We meet every 2nd Saturday in the month 12.00 - 15.00 at the Bar Texas (on…
Classic Films
Group leaders: Trevor Kemp Venue: Salón de Actos, Espai la Senieta, Moraira Frequency: Fourth Monday of each month (October-May) at 18:00 Classic Films is a sub-group of the Film group. Its purpose is to show classic and special interest films on a monthly basis. The Film group tends to choose a wide spectrum of English speaking films each season based on acclaim, quality of the actors and overall enjoyment potential. There…
Classical Music Appreciation
Group Leader: Geoffrey Sheane Frequency: Third Monday of the month 10:30 Venue: Moraira Yacht Club The object of the group is to enjoy a couple of hours of appreciation of Classical Music. It does not matter whether you know nothing about classical music or if, at the other end of the scale, you have a degree in musicology. All Moraira/Teulada U3A members are most welcome. You will hear music from the early renaissance period…
Coffee and Cake
Group leader: Jean Mudge Frequency: The third Monday of the month (to avoid the lectures) Time: 11:00 Venue: Cafe Pan Pan Moraira Coffee and Cake mornings - An informal social event where members can get together to meet old and new friends. To be held once a month, initially, at a local cafe. Contact Jean…
Creative Writing
Group Leader: Dot Garrett The group meet on alternate Mondays in the afternoon. Meetings last approx two and half hours. We meet at Calle Dr Calatayud 45. Moraira. First Floor. There is a lift. At the moment we have approx 14 members and we have a waiting list for new members. At the meetings we share our individual contributions by reading aloud from the set topic suggested by the Group Leader. We give and receive…
Cribbage
Group Leader: Graham Foot Venue: Bar Med, Teulada Frequency: Every Wednesday evening At the time of writing, we have 17 members who range from seasoned "cribbers" to enthusiastic novices. You will be very welcome to join us and, even if you are not a regular crib player, have no fear - we are quite happy to teach you. If you want to read about the game and read the rules, click on the picture…
Dining Out
David and Eileen Haxon and 3 other couples take it in turn to host the group which meets twice a month. The group has been formed to enable members to meet and eat out together at different restaurants in the Moraira / Teulada area. It is also a chance to meet new friends with similar interests. A different venue is selected each month and details of the venue are e-mailed to all the members of the group well in advance. Members then…
Drama
Group Leader: Trevor Kemp Frequency: Every Tuesday 11:00 Venue: Salón de Actos, Espai la Senieta, Moraira and in other locations according to performance schedule Our group has been running with great success. We prepare our shows, rehearse them and perform them - having a lot of fun in the process. We work hard, but every meeting is also a social event. Have you ever dreamt of performing on stage? If yes, contact me, to see how…
Film
Group Leader: Ian Brown Venue: Salón de Actos, Espai la Senieta, Moraira Frequency: Second Monday of each month at 18:00 The Aim of the Film Group is to show English language films to members of the Teulada-Moraira U3A on a monthly basis, usually, the second Monday of each month, in Espai La Senieta, Moraira - Salón de Actos - during the winter season (October - May). Films will be chosen by members of the group from our own stock and…
Fine Art Printmaking
Group Leader: Phil Sims Frequency: 2nd and 4th Thursday 2:00-4:00 - starting 14th September 2017 Venue: Aula de Asociaciones, calle Calatayud 45 (click on the link for directions) Come and join this group to develop your artistic skills. Fine Art Printmaking would include Lino print, Woodblock print and Etching. The equipment is very low tech, and the costs are low as far as materials and equipment is concerned. Phil Sims is a U3A…
Flower Arranging
Group Leader: Tina Wallis Flower Arranging is a very relaxing hobby. The object for each lesson is to produce a floral design to be enjoyed in your home by you and your family. It does not matter if you have no knowledge of the subject, that is what I am there for. Both male and female members are most welcome. I am a NAFAS qualified tutor, demonstrator and judge and it has been my hobby for the past 35 years. Each session will cost 3…
Gardening
Group Leader: Eileen Brown Venue: Saxo Moraira 14:00 Frequency: normally 3rd Tuesday of the month Check with group leader for meeting location and time Eileen Brown is the new leader of the gardening group. She trained and worked as a Garden Designer in the UK and had her own business designing and maintaining gardens with a team. She says that obviously she knows quite a lot about English gardens but is starting to experience Spanish…
Genealogy
Group leader: Noelene Cummins Frequency: Fridays 14:00 - 16:00 Venue: Aula de Asociaciones, calle Calatayud 45, 1st floor (there is a lift) The group has been set up to help members to trace their Family History using online sites. You will learn how to use the free genealogy sites and will be able to trace your family back. You will be able to put all the information onto your computer so you can print a tree. Once you grow a family…
Gentle Cycling
Group Leader: Paul Luxon Frequency: TBA Venue: TBA Like minded people meeting for a gentle cycle in a group. Contact Paul Luxon for further…
Golf
U3A Golf Moraira has been in existence for over 7 years but formally became a Society in January 2016. We are a fun and social group of golfers whilst also enjoying some competitive games. 2016 has seen a dramatic expansion of the Society from one Stableford and one Texas Scramble a month to 3 games a month, a Society Championship and involvement in local Costa Blanca league golf. Membership has risen to 142 on the books and a full…
Green Bowls
Green Bowls Monday Group leader Green Bowls Wednesday Group leaders If you are interested in joining us, you must register with the Group Leader. Email to find out the latest position or more information, by clicking on the photo of Ray (for the Monday group) and/or David & Eileen (for the Wednesday group). Group members meet on Monday or Wednesday afternoons from 2-4pm at the Inn On The Green,…
Healthy Walking
Group Leader: Brian Cummins Frequency: Tuesdays and Thursdays, weekly Location: See latest schedule of walks below All U3A members are welcome to join us and enjoy our weekly walking exercise and company. The walks are of approximately one hour duration and are paced so that we will benefit from the exercise. The faster walkers will be at the front with the leader, and those who need to take it more slowly will be accompanied at the rear…
Knit, Stitch and Natter
Group Leader: Maureen Burrows Frquency: Contact the group leader for information Venue: Private home Maureen: We knit and sew, mainly accessories and toys for children, but also accessories for ladies - all for various charities. Meetings are usually fortnightly and are arranged to suit the majority of the group. You don't have to actually attend our meetings. However, they are occasions with coffee, wine and biscuits being provided…
Las Chicas Que Comen
Las Chicas Que Comen is a group of ladies that get together each month for lunch, to enjoy fine dining, and to meet up with old friends and meet new ones. When the group was formed, it was decided to employ a system of random seating, so that meeting new people was encouraged, and the formation of cliques avoided. We frequent restaurants within the Moraira area, though we do venture to the edge of Javea and Benissa on occasions The cost is…
Mahjong
Group Leader: David Goodall Venue: Bar CostaMar, underneath Pepe La Sal, Moraira (Pepe's near Letter 'R' Us) Frequency: Thursdays 1400 – 1600 There are many variations of Mahjong played in China and other parts of the world. Our group uses the new International Rules (sometimes called Mahjong Competition Rules) devised by China in 1998 after analysing many different forms of play and scoring. It was used for the first World Mahjong…
Matters Arising
Frequency: Monthly on the 2nd Monday (note change of day!) at 14:00 - (no meetings in July-August and December) Venue: Aula Asociaciones, Calle Calatayud 45, 1st floor, Moraira Group Leader: Piotr Azia A Discussion Group If you like a stimulating discussion, if you want to meet interesting people - join Matters Arising! A lively and humorous Discussion Group. It's very informal, no one has to speak if they don’t want to, they can just…
Modern Sequence dancing
Would you like to join a group of couples who love to dance to Modern Sequence Dances ( a form of dancing using ballroom steps as the basis for a wide variety of dances) A number of U3A Moraira -Teulada members already participate in this , but would like more members to join in. They meet every Tuesday 8pm at Laguna Ribs, Karting Javea, where they are made very welcome. Dancing until 10pm summer and winter John and Pat would love to…
Mosaics
Group Leader: Meri Snell Frequency: There are two groups. We meet twice a month from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday afternoons, or the first and third Wednesday afternoons General information: Every mosaic you make is a unique creation. Each one may be a much treasured gift, trivet, wall decoration, stepping stone, bowl or sculpture. Mosaics also make you extremely happy while creating them. The…
Padel Tennis
Group Leader: Richard Ayre Frequency : Weekly Tuesday mornings 10.30 to 12.00 (As this is a new group this would be subject to availability) Venue: Moraira courts ( next to La Senieta) Padel is a raquet sport typically played in doubles on an enclosed court a third of the size of a tennis court. This group would be suitable for people who have previously played tennis or squash. There would be four players per court and the cost…
Patchwork
Group Leader Monday: Brenda Turner Group Leader Friday: TBA No previous experience of patchwork or quilting is…
Pétanque 1
Frequency: Wednesdays 10:00 Venue: Purpose built rinks at Cumbre del Sol Time: a.m. Group leader: Peter Pulford What is pétanque? Pétanque (in French) is a form of boules where the goal is to throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet or Jack. The object of the game is to throw your balls - usually with an arched back-spin - so that they land closer to the small object ball (jack)…
Pétanque 2
Group Leader: Pamela Powell Frequency: Thursdays, weekly a.m. Venue: Purpose built rinks at Cumbre del Sol Owing to the huge success of the original pétanque group, It was decided to run a second group which meets on Thursday mornings at the courts on the Cumbre del Sol. Afterwards, we go for coffee at a local bar. It's a very easy game to learn and you can be winning almost immediately! What is…
Pétanque 3
Group Leader: Doug Evans Frequency: Thursdays Venue: Solpark Time: 10:00 Owing to the huge success of the original pétanque groups, this third group was set up. This group has proved to be as popular as groups one and two and we are now full. If you wish to be added to the waiting list please contact me by using the form…
Pétanque 4
Venue: Brevis Bar Sol Park Frequency: Thursdays Time: 14:00 Following the success of the original group and then the next two pétanque groups, resulting in a waiting list of interested players, in January 2011 I offered to run a fourth and fifth group to meet on a Thursday afternoon and a Saturday morning respectively at Brevis Bar, Sol Park in Moraira. Group 4 and Group 5 function as totally separate groups and the…
Pétanque 5
Group Leader: John Manley Venue: Brevis Bar Sol Park Frequency: Saturdays Time: 10:00 Following the success of the original group and then the next two pétanque groups, resulting in a waiting list of interested players, in January 2011 I offered to run a fourth and fifth group to meet on a Thursday afternoon and a Saturday morning respectively at Brevis Bar, Sol Park in Moraira. Group 4 and Group 5 function as totally…
Photography
Group Leader: Trevor Kemp Frequency: Monthly, third Thursday of the month Venue: Aula de Asociaciones, calle Calatyud 45 (click on the link for directions) Purpose of the group The purpose of the group is to improve the quality and variety of our photographs. We can achieve this by practising the basics of photography, for example correct exposure, and by using the many options which our camera provides. We also need to…
Quiz
Group Leaders: Frank and Jenny Lee Frequency: Alternate Thursdays at 15.45 for a 16.00 start Venue: Los Leones, Sol Park, Moraira This Group was started over 7 years ago and has proved very popular. It has always been a FUN QUIZ, with "Prizes" and has recently taken on a new format with 5 separate Quizmasters taking turns, thus bringing a new approach and diversity to each meeting. Why not come along and join in? Both couples and…
Reading
Group Leader: Gaby Mauger Frequency: Monthly Venue: Contact group leader for information The group explores all types of literature including plays, poetry, short fiction, non-fiction, classics, contemporary and several prize winning foreign authors. We currently (April 2012) have a membership of 14 people, 7 of whom attended the very first meeting and have remained committed and supportive of the group. As with all of the U3A…
Rummikub
Group leader: Angela Pulford Frequency: Wednesdays 15:00 Rummikub (also known as Rummycube, Rummyking and Rummy Tile) is a tile-based game for two to four players invented in Israel more than 50 years ago. It is not a team game, and each week players on each table will be drawn randomly to give everyone an opportunity to mix with the rest of the group. As the name suggests, Rummikub is a variation of the card game Rummy where cards are…
Sailing
Group Leader: Richard Jones The Sailing group is now up and running. We have a good mix of experience covering surfboarding, dinghy sailing and yacht cruising.New members, with or without boats, are welcome. Sailing group…
Solo Uno (singles)
The group is now FULL Group administrator: Pam Ridlington Venue: Various Frequency: Irregular Solo Uno is a group for people who, for different reasons, are on their own, to provide a pleasant extra bit of social life without needing a partner. There is no group leader as such. Different people organise any event which takes their fancy, and circulate the suggestion by email to other group members. The group is now full - we would…
Solos Amigos
Group leader: Sheran Williams Frequency: First Thursday of the month at 11.00am to plan events. Venue: El Martello bar below the small Pepe La Sal ( by the roundabout on the road from Moraira to Teulada ) This group is for single people to make new friends and to take part in fun activities. These events are organised by members of the group depending on their interests and emails coordinated by the group leader. We have a large group…
Spanish Conversation Intermediate
Group Leader: Sheila Shipsides Frequency: Saturday mornings A coffee morning with a difference! You need to be familiar with the different Spanish verb tenses and endings, have learnt grammar fairly thoroughly and have a certain amount of vocabulary to be able to participate as we have no teacher – you will find that you learn from some and help others. We sit at tables of four or less so everyone gets their say. The idea is to practice…
Sunday Lunch Solo
The group is now FULL Group leader: Carol Laird Frequency: Monthly on Sundays A dining out group for anyone who may find Sunday a difficult day as they are on their own. The group is now full - we would like to start a second group. If you are interested in leading or joining the new group, please contact the groups Coordinator Contact the Group Leader Carol Laird using the form below Recent posts on…
Table Tennis
Frequency: Thursdays 14:00-16:00 Venue: Benissa Sports Centre Group Leader: Janet Dane Table Tennis is great fun and good exercise - so come along, even if you've never played before - we can teach you the basics! Bats and balls will be supplied, and you just need to wear comfortable clothing, preferably dark in colour. The approximate cost for the session will be 3-4 euros. Contact the group leader by using…
Ukulele
Ukulele groups are one of the most popular social activities in the UK especially in close knit village communities with new groups being formed almost daily. The Ukulele is a very simple instrument to learn to play and perfectly good instruments are available e.g. from Amazon @ between €30 to €60. Most schools now teach pupils to play the ukulele because it is a much more versatile instrument than recorders and is more likely to encourage…
Walking Football
Group Leader: Chris Dry and John Freeman Frequency: Thursdays meet at 10:00, to play at 10:30 Venue: Moraira Sports Area Remember the days before dodgy knees and wonky hips ? Remember the days when you still had ambitions to play for England and be part of the '66 World Cup squad? Well, it might not be too late! Walking football has taken off in the U.K. and rekindled a sport we lost, many, many, years ago. If you're keen to have a…
Wine Tasting
Wine Group Leaders: Brian and Pat Clarke Venue: Bar Mediterráneo, Avda del Mediterráneo 36, Teulada Frequency: 2nd Thursday of the month (except July and August). The group normally meets on the second Thursday of the month at Bar Mediterráneo in Teulada. The doors open at 17:30 and tasting starts at 18:00; we generally finish around 20:00. However, we have to be flexible in order to avoid clashing with other events and also to…
Service Groups and Discounts
Groups providing services and businesses providing discounts for U3A members
Baby Equipment Loan
Group leader: Sandy Bianco Are the Grandchildren about to visit or friends with a baby, well don't fret, I loan out baby equipment for visiting families with young children. All of our equipment is kindly donated and is in excellent condition, clean and safe. Easter and Summer are not far away so if you would like to borrow an item, please get in touch soon as this is a very popular service. We don't make a charge, it's free, but…
Support Group
Group Leader Rona Hurst Our support group is now up and running. We are still looking for volunteers to help with this and especially anyone who can speak Spanish. Our aim is to be able to help any members of our U3A if they need it. It can be someone to take you to the hospital for doctors for an appointment, or to help you at home, with cooking, shopping, or a little DIY, it might be to walk your dog if you are unable for a while. Most…
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Associate groups
Groups led by professional teachers who give special rates for U3A members
Dance
Group Leader: John Sandham Venue: Sol Park, Moraira Frequency: Thursdays afternoon, 14:00 onwards The charge will depend on numbers attending each class but anticipate €3.00 to €4.50 The dance classes meet weekly at Sol Park in Moraira. Salsa is the first dance class starting at 14.00. This is then followed by a Jive class at 15.00. Please be prompt for both classes. I will be there to welcome you, and collect your fee of…
Guitar
Group leader: Ruud Maarsman Frequency: Beginners Acoustic Guitar on Wednesday morning Intermediate Acoustic Guitar on Thursday afternoon Advanced Classes (Electric Guitar) Thursday morning - individual lessons Venue: Private home in Benissa Costa (short drive from Moraira) Contribution: 6€ per person for collective courses, individual courses 20€ Ruud Maarsman, the group leader, is a well respected…
Painting
Group Leader: Stella Maarsman Frequency: Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 12:00 and on Thursday 10-12 and in the afternoon from 14:00 to 16:00 Contribution: 5 euro Venue: Benissa Costa I am Stella Maarsman (b. 1959), a Dutch artist who moved to Benissa in 2011. I hope to introduce beginners and more advanced painters to the different techniques available to painters in the media of oil, pastel and watercolour. I have been painting…
Spanish Classes
Living in Spain and not speaking Spanish? It can be awkward, to say the least. If you would like to find a solution, look no further: I look after Spanish teachers Carmen and Laura. Both teachers are professional and offer all levels of Spanish. Laura teaches, intermediate level – grammar and conversation Carmen teaches, beginners, Intermediate and Advanced There are 3 Terms per year – Jan to Easter, Easter to June and Sept to…
Spanish Classes: – From Post Beginners to Intermediate
Group Leader: Pauline McGough My name is Pauline McGough and I’m one of the U3A Associate Spanish Teachers. I do a variety of classes from beginners, post beginners, pre intermediate and intermediate, and I charge 3€ per person per lesson to be paid up front at the beginning of each month. This is the discounted amount especially for U3A member. Non members pay 5€ a class, so a pretty big saving!!! To help cover all levels of…
Vovinam – Vietnamese Defence and Gymnastics
Vovinam : Vietnamese Tai Chi Group leader : Patricia Klein Frequency : Thursday from 11 :00 to 12 :00 ¡Your first class is free! ¡Join us and try! Venue: We now practise outdoors in a delightful place, the public garden next to the sea on the coastal road from Moraira to El Portet. There is a small car park on the right (on the way to El Portet) and downstairs , there is a large public garden, if you go further on there is a…
Yoga
Uniting and balancing mind, body and spirit Frequency: Tuesday and Friday morning from 10:00 to 13:00 Contribution: 4 euros per class Venue: Benissa Costa Mats, cushions and blankets available Hatha yoga practice co-ordinates movement with breath and with postures performed in a soft and flowing style. The exercises are designed to improve strength and flexibility and are especially beneficial in helping to mobilise the spine…
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