IF you're over the age of 50 and looking to learn something new, Bathurst University of the Third Age (U3A) might just be the solution.
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The organisation held its annual enrolment day on Wednesday, with past members signing up again for various activities and new members encouraged to join.
Though the enrolment day is done and dusted, people can still sign up online or over the phone.
President Irene Hancock said COVID has deterred a lot of people from venturing out and U3A would love to see some new faces.
"I think COVID has devastated our numbers a bit and people are frightened to come out," she said.
"You can understand that and, of course, it's the age group that's most vulnerable."
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Ms Hancock put her hand up to be the president just before COVID hit in 2020, so she is hoping for an uninterrupted year.
U3A has a large range of groups to suit everyone, from mentally stimulating activities such as chess to more physical options such as archery or yoga.
"There's something for everybody, really; you'd be hard pushed not to find something to do," Ms Hancock said.
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"We've got gentle walking classes, we've got table tennis for those who are a bit more vigorous.
"We've got current affairs, which gets people going and talking about what's happening in the world and sometimes it gets a bit heated."
The yearly schedule for U3A is similar to that of the school year, with four terms. Term one's activities will begin on February 7.
The annual membership fee is $40 to cover costs.
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