Welcome to Hibiscus Coast U3A
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NEXT GENERAL MEETING IS ON 18 MAY AT ST JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH OREWA
Meanwhile we had an inspiring talk by heart researcher Julian Paton on March 16. Julian talked about his fundraising drive to create a much superior heart valve for children with rheumatic heart disease. You can read about his journey here and donate if you so wish.
The speaker for the May meeting is to be confirmed.
Professor Julian Paton talking about his Above and Beyond Heart Valve project.
Our bi-monthly general meetings
Members are invited every second month to our General Meeting which will be held in St Johns Catholic Chuch Hall in Orewa in 2026.. At these meetings we have had guest speakers including academics from Auckland University and others who spoke on the topics ranging from Auckland's long term infrastructure needs, the Penan people of Borneo, agriculture in Ukraine and Dacre Cottage at Karepiro Bay. Members of the public who would like to join U3A are welcome to come along and see what we are about.
Volunteers/Subscriptions
U3A Hibiscus Coast is entirely run by volunteers. Our Group Convenors and our Management Committee are all volunteers. Many of our meetings are held in the Pohutukawa Room at the Whangaparaoa Library, and in other local venues. Our fees are low: $35 per person per year, or $60 for a couple per year. For this members can join any or all of our 25 groups, some of which meet fortnightly and some monthly. Some of us also meet to watch a recently released movie or go on field trips
Monthly Schedule of Groups
Please note that Cinematique and the Short Film Group meet when there is a film to watch or a film under production. Click the Group Descriptors button above to find information about each group. Also note that times and venues for 2026 are in a state of flux because of library changes. Please check with convenors.
Photo of the month
A captive audience at our 16 March general meeting listening to a talk by heart researcher Julian Paton