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U3A Maribyrnong is a membership-based, not-for-profit, volunteer-led and run community group that offers a program of activities run by members for members.
We share our skills, knowledge, experience and interests to provide free or low-cost courses and activities. We offer a broad program of recreational, cultural, educational and social programs, in a welcoming, inclusive and non-judgemental environment.
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Programs & Courses
Our program includes one-off activities, short courses and whole year programs.
Learn more about our classes, or find out how to enrol
Lucy Lockett
A male friend of mine once complained about a new shirt – because it didn’t have a pocket! As a woman I had no sympathy. Women’s skirts or pants often had no pockets for most of last century and into this one. No wonder we adopted jeans with five pockets. I hadn’t really thought about pockets for a while, until Carmel showed us her pocket project and introduced us to Lucy Lockett.
In the 17th century someone very clever, of course a woman, created a pocket stitched to a sash and tied around a woman’s waist. It was worn under skirts as a ‘portable’ pocket. The pocket was immortalised in a nursery rhyme with the first line reading ‘Lucy Lockett lost her pocket…’
I had always thought that when my grandmother said ‘put it in your Lucy Lockett’ it was rhyming slang for ‘pocket.’ She must have learned about Lucy Lockett from the nursery rhyme. Amazing what you learn at U3A programs. Look at Carmel’s pocket project and the wonderful Lucy Lockett that she has made and embroidered.
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You are looking at our new website. Isn’t it fantastic. It has everything you need to join, enrol in a class and to find out about us.
If you are a current member you will need to register on our new system, so that you can enrol in a class, let the facilitator know if you won’t be attending and to renew your membership. If you are a facilitator, you will also need to register.
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And the winner is…….
The very popular Home Gardening group is always active – planting, pruning and picking the results. Last month the group brought along samples of their hard work to show in
the flower competition. From anemones and lillies to leucospermum were entered. The winners were awarded with a perpetual trophy. The group meets on the first Monday of the month, from 1-3. Check it out.
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Meet and eat – members get together!
Our members gathering in September was a great success. New members were particularly encouraged to come, meet other members and talk to facilitators to find out about their programs. It was surprising how many members were recognised from their involvement in their neighbourhood, as dog owners and walkers or as regulars at local coffee shops. Conversations didn’t stop and the list of suggestions for new activities kept growing. Some of the suggestions were – movement, some writing, attending music performances, bird watching, nature trips, more visits to galleries and exhibitions, more languages…..
Membership
Membership gives you access to the whole program for the calendar year, at little or no additional cost.
Learn more about our memberships, or find out how to join
Contact Us
We don’t have an office
Contact us by email and we will respond as promptly as we can
Email: info@u3amaribyrnong.org.au
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Acknowledgement of Country
U3A Maribyrnong acknowledges the Wurundjeri - Woi Wurrung and Bunurong - Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which we come together. We recognise their continuing connection to land and waters and thank them for protecting the Country and its ecosystems that we enjoy today. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations people.
Website updated: Saturday 31st October 2026