"U3A is a movement which enables people in their Third Age to continue and share the journey
​of life-long learning" 
​Hon. Dr. Barry O. Jones, AO (Patron of U3A  Alliance Australia)

Indigenous Cultural Significance
Mudgee is full of Aboriginal history and was home to the Wiradjuri Nation which extended from the Blue Mountain eastern ranges to the Lachlan and Murrumbidgee rivers in the west, with the Murray River forming the southern border and the Wellington plains and hills the northern border.
The Wiradjuri Nation was split, and sub split into many tribes. In Mudgee the Mowgee clan extended over a 50 km radius. The Mowgee women’s totem was the wedge tail eagle (Mullian) and the men’s totem was the crow (Waggan). They settled around the Cudgegong River, using its resources for food and water.
Many Mudgee districts were named after the local Wiradjuri tribal areas, including Mudgee itself (Moothi, nest in the hills), Lue (Loowee, a chain of water holes), Gulgong (a gully), Wollar (a rock water hole), Menah (flat country), Eurunderee (a local tree), Guntawang (a peaceful place), Cooyal (dry country), Wilbertree (a long switch), Burrendong (darker than usual). The Aboriginal name for the Rylstone area was Combalong.

Class of the Month - Weaving from Nature

Margaret Rookledge is a popular U3A presenter
​… so much so her Weaving from Nature course was heavily oversubscribed. Being the generous person she is, Margaret offered to run the course in two sessions on March 3 and March 7. Margaret says that the people who came to the course this week actually did her a favour! Her garden is full of wonderful plants, leaves, vines and creepers that need trimming and the weaving courses fit the bit perfectly so that nothing is wasted. Mudgee U3A is grateful for the time spent in developing the courses, in preparing the many metres of vine and stripping off leaves etc. The participants had a wonderful time, enjoying Margaret’s teaching and her company
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Term Dates for 2025

Term 1:
03 February - 11 April
Term 2:
28 April - 04 July
Term 3:
21 July - 26 September
Term 4:
13 October - 19 December
Course Waiting Lists
Due to the high demand from members the courses listed below have a waiting list:
Balance’n’Bones
Yoga for Seniors
Mah Jong
Floor Yoga
Tai Chi Beginners
Line Dancing
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Tai Chi Advanced and Weaving from Nature are closed
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