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I
am Christopher Macartney-Filgate. President of U3A Northern Rivers (Lismore)
1. Where? Lismore is 800 kms north of Sydney, 200 kms south of
Brisbane
2. How many members?
600
3. Range of Activities
32 classes a week: Latin, Computer studies, Science, Science Discussions,
Italian (beginners, intermediary, conversational,) French, Geology,
Fabric Art, Great Painters, Understanding
your car, Australian History, Psychology, Islam, Music (appreciation
and performing), Writing, Boules, Tennis, Recorder, Discussion Forum,
Investment, Photography, Reading aloud, Alternative medicine, Travel.
4. What I like
best about my U3A. It is more academic than most, but a
wonderful social mix. Two thirds women, one third men.
5. My personal
message. Our U3A is a great company of friends, who love
meeting, and care a lot about one another. 
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