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Winery trip beats the odds!
It was an eventful day for 47 Javea U3A members on a Travel Group trip to the Vera de Estenas winery just outside Utiel. They were delayed by not one but two traffic accidents on the motorway on the way to the vineyard. But despite arriving over an hour late, their disappointment was short-lived thanks…
WAGS toast another success
The U3A Wine Appreciation Group (affectionately known as WAGS) held its March meeting at Plaza 6 restaurant in the Arenal. Group leader Trevor Rush and member Sue Parham presented four wines for tasting. Sue’s two whites were well received while Trevor’s two reds proved the stars of the day. Members also enjoyed a one-course meal…
Why are some states able to ignore International Law and suffer no punishment?
Last Friday of the month, the 24th of February, we had a second meeting this year. Our last discussion meeting of 2022 was about Russian refugees fleeing mobilization and if they should be allowed entry to shelter in European countries. That discussion touched on the subject of International Laws and their implementation regarding migrants from all countries.…
Talking Art – Cézanne The Years of Struggle
We will be looking at the early paintings, which are not so well known, and including the time he met and painted alongside Pissarro and the Impressionists; a period which saw the maturity of his style. This will be the first of two sessions on the ‘Master of Aix’ who Picasso referred to as “the father of…
If you could time travel to another age where, when and why?
Last Friday of the month, the 27th of January, 12 people came to the Discussion Group’s first meeting in 2023. We decided to start the new season with something light and enjoyable. Hence, the topic was selected and it looked like an easy go, no thorough research was needed. The travel could be for a…
Photography Group re-starts
Steven Staus, leader of the photography group, after taking a several months break due to medical reasons, is resuming his photography classes on the first Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. at his home. The first meeting of 2023 will be held on February 1st The session focuses on the various elements of taking…