In this activity each of the eight members has the opportunity in turn to produce a lunch for the remainder of the group. The meal might take the shape of a traditional three course meal or a buffet spread but the single criterion is that all food will be entirely vegetarian in nature. The object is to introduce members to the many and varied ways of preparing vegetarian dishes. Printed recipes can be shared. PARTICIPANTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE EXCLUSIVELY VEGETARIAN EATERS.

This session is a drop-in clinic held in the Sala Marbella (or in the open seating area close by) for those who require assistance or advice with their smartphones, tablets, laptops etc. Just turn up and be seen on a first-come/first-served basis. THE APPLE CLINIC SECTION IS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED

This series of six talks will be illustrated by slides and is intended to promote some light-hearted discussion into the history and development of European Art. Many aspects will be covered including: Cave Art, Medieval Art, outside influences on Art, why particular subjects were chosen to be painted.

This course covers Traditional HORARY Astrology and is suitable for beginners and accomplished Astrologers alike. Participants can learn to use the cosmos to make important decisions for themselves or others while at the same time learn about themselves and their place in life. Commitment and prior purchase of the book, Christian Astrology by William Lilly, is essential.

♠♣♥♦ These bridge class meetings will be for a review of the basics of bridge and hands-on playing. They will be especially good for those who have not played in a long time and also for beginners with good card sense. More details on the main page……

The Birdwatching Activity is an informal group who emphasise the social as well as the birdwatching side.  It visits different areas within a 2 hour drive of Marbella to see various species.  The location will vary depending on the time of year and where any particular sightings have been reported.  The group meets approx. every 3 weeks.

The Marbella U3A Book Club has been long established with a membership of up to 18 international participants. Its purpose is to read, discuss and analyse literary works in English with the guidance of a different member who acts as presenter for each particular book.

♠♣♥♦  A new duplicate pairs bridge group in Marbella.  Duplicate is, of course, a little more serious and a little more competitive than Chicago but it is also a great way to improve.    Players of all levels are welcome but those who may not have much previous experience of duplicate should not feel intimidated.  The intention is for this session to be as friendly as the rules permit.

This is a new Course for 6 week with the emphasis on Seasonal and other greeting cards . Work will mainly be concentrated on Old English and Gothic style fonts plus illustrated text.

Initially this activity is launched to ascertain the demand. It will only continue if the response is reasonable. There are many chess players amongst the members of all levels so this is a great opportunity for those players to register their interest. Just send an email with your thoughts, availability etc.

For existing and new members and their friends,‭ ‬this is essentially a social gathering but also an opportunity to discuss‭ ‬topics of mutual interest.‭ Here you can find out information on courses, social activities, become a member and pay membership f

Visits to museums, art galleries and places of cultural interest normally take place once a month on the 4th Wednesday in the month.  Most visits are to Malaga, but sometimes there are trips to other towns.  Occasionally there is a meeting at Venta Los Morenos in Alhaurin el Grande, at 11.00 am on the 3rd Wednesday in the month, to discuss future visits. 

This will be a really pleasant cycle ride by the side of the sea. The concept is to take a bit of exercise, share some company and enjoy the experience of the beautiful environment on two wheels. Participants may decide to stop at any point to take in the views and/or to enjoy a beverage. Initially the meeting point will be the most Westerly point of the Paseo in San Pedro by the roundabout

The French Luncheon Club is an opportunity for members who are native/fluent French speakers, those wishing to brush up their French and those studying the French language, to chat together in French over lunch after the coffee morning on the third Friday of the month. FULLY SUBSCRIBED: WAITING LIST ONLY

An extensive series of presentations on the History of Architecture from 3000 BC until modern times. With the aid of visual presentations the aim is to analyse each particular period and their emblematic masterpieces. There is no requirement to register for this activity. Any member may attend by prior reservation for each individual presentation.

Meditation can be the golden gate to improving health and well-being. It can help reduce stress, improve sleep patterns and concentration, give peace and balance whilst reducing depression and tension. It can also aid people to know themselves and their true worth, while at the same time increase confidence. Sometimes abilities can be unearthed of which people were unaware.

Padel tennis is a hugely popular game in Spain for four people. The U3A International padel society affords participants the opportunity to have fun, playing with and against other members at various venues in Marbella.

A monthly fun get together during the evening at a modest restaurant or Tapas bar. Cultural as well as Social matters to be discussed and potentially an agenda to be planned for the month ahead. Regrettably there is a waiting list for this activity

As an artist himself with an interest in many styles, the leader will be offering a mixed package for all levels and tastes. Participants will explore Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour, Egg Tempera, Gouache and Impasto techniques and sketching.Participants will be required to contribute €1 per session towards the cost of course material

Members of this activity will be given the script of a play to read at home, and at the following meeting, on the first Friday of each month, members will be invited to read the play aloud. The plays will be very diverse but also participants will be asked to suggest plays which they believe would be of interest to the grou

Rummikub is a tile-based game for two to four players, combining elements of the card game Rummy and Mahjong.  

At lectures of STEAM topics may well include 3D Printing, Robotics, Holography, Precision Engineering, Internet and Mobile Technologies, the Latest Space Missions, Cosmology, Basic Quantum Mechanics Phenomena, Particles and The Standard Model,Climate Change, Geology and Advances in Medical Science. There is no requirement to register for this activity. Any member may attend by prior reservation for each individual presentation.

A discussion group for people who wish to understand and learn more about Spain, their adopted country. Each session starts with an animated discussion based on topical issues gleaned from recent Spanish press and media, followed by a presentation from a group member on a topic of their choice relevant to Spain.

This course is suitable for those who have good basic speaking skills and a fairly wide vocabulary but who would like to move up a level in navigating the intricacies of Spanish grammar and improve idiomatic speech. Members wishing to learn the correct use of the most important Spanish tenses and tidy up some of the common mistakes in daily communication will be very interested in this course in “Advanced Spanish”.

A seven week course, TWICE A WEEK (Mondays and Tuesdays), that’s 14 classes, taking participants with no knowledge (or just a few words) to a basic level of communication.
This course is only suitable for committed students who can attend the full course and will spend an hour a day, every day, on home study.
For more details please see main entry in ‘activities’

A seven-week course of fourteen classes i.e TWICE A WEEK ( Mondays and Tuesdays), which will suit beginners who have attended one of Elisabeth’s basic courses or anyone with some elementary knowledge of the language.
After a long break it’s time to revise and progress with this fun course which will concentrate on getting everyone to SPEAK with more ease and in full sentences!
For details please see main entry in ‘Activities’

This is a special opportunity for those members who have a degree of proficiency in speaking Spanish. Those who attend can hope to improve their knowledge of the Spanish Language with a very experienced bilingual teacher. Lisette has spent many years teaching the language formally and informally.

The cry of all those learning Spanish in this area is the lack of opportunity to SPEAK the language.  This activity attempts to address the issue.  The main thrust of the hour is to give participants an opportunity to chat away in groups, over a coffee/drink, in Spanish – no other languages permitted!  – in an informal setting. It is open to members with all levels of Spanish, except real real beginners

As the title implies this class is a Stretch and Joint Mobility Class. Each session begins with standing and basic breathing exercises which both calm and energise the body for the work ahead. This is followed by a ‘warm up’, mobilising the joints and gently stretching muscles and continues with more intense stretches and some core stability work.

A weekly course given by Dr Brian O’Farrell. Dr O’Farrell has been lecturing for U3A International on the subject of British History for more than 12 years. He has previously taught at the University of California (from where he graduated),University of S. Carolina,University of London and Regent’s University. His main research interest is Tudor-Stuart Britain. Each session affords opportunity for questions and answers.

A series of fortnightly presentations on a wide variety of subjects. These presentations are open to all members but attendance at each individual lecture is by prior reservation only

These walks are intended for those who enjoy a good brisk outing but who would like to “stop and look” occasionally and still be able to catch up with the group. On most walks there are likely to be inclines where some may become out of breath and rather warm. There could also be paths which are rocky and occasionally shallow streams to cross. Attendance is only available to members and must now be confirmed through the reservation system during the two weeks before each walk

These challenging hill and mountain walks, varying in distance from 8 to 14 kms. are intended for those who enjoy a good brisk outing, tackling some gradients and uneven ground. Each walk description gives an indication of the degree of difficulty. Attendance is only available to members and must now be confirmed through the reservation system during the two weeks before each walk. A good degree of fitness is required.    Anyone wishing to attend a walk should be fully confident of their ability to participate

Pleasant walks along the coast of two to three hours duration and between 7 and 10 kilometres.

Six couples will meet on the last Friday evening of each month at a chosen restaurant. While evaluating the restaurant participants will review the month that has passed and discuss news and events locally and internationally. There are certain to be 12 different opinions of the events AND the restaurant. . The day of the month is to be established by the members of the group.