Groups are the heart of the U3A, and participating in or leading a group is an excellent way to enjoy your favourite pastime with other members who share a common interest.
The aim of the U3A Javea is to enrich our lives through activity groups which all members are welcome to join. These groups encompass a multitude of topics, including social, educational, cultural, recreational and physical, where members may share experiences and enjoy activities with like-minded people.
Please be aware that members taking part in group activities do so entirely at their own risk and are responsible for their own insurance cover.
Please remember that only Jávea U3A members can join a Group and that some Groups are already fully subscribed and may operate a waiting list for new members. If the Group in which you are interested is already full, or your interests are not reflected in the list below, perhaps you would consider starting a new or parallel Group. If so, please send an email to the Groups Coordinator.
So – should you wish to join a group or seek more information about it simply click on the Group heading below. This will allow you to contact the Group Leader via the email link provided.
And/or – if you have ideas for forming a new group please contact the Groups Coordinator.
Find out more about our Groups by using the search box below or scrolling through the list.
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Android Users
Get a better understanding of your Android phone or tablet. Help is also available with more complex issues …
Bird Watching
Ad hoc visits arranged outside of the summer months. No experience needed but you will need binoculars …
Book Clubs
We read different books and enjoy discussing and presenting the stories we have discovered …
Bridge – Improvers
If you’re familiar with the game, do come and join us for a friendly afternoon of Bridge and good company …
Canasta
Canasta is from the Rummy family of games. We warmly welcome new members to join us for a friendly game of Canasta …
Card Playing
We have two Groups: one plays Cosmopoiltan and the other Hybrid Canasta. New members always welcome …
Chess
Grandmasters and novices are all welcome. Refresh your skills and sharpen up your tactics in the King of Games! …
Cribbage
Cribbage is a fun card game that dates back to 1630. We warmly welcome new members and we’re always delighted to teach about the game …
Cycling for Softies
Easy riding through the beautiful countryside of the Marina Alta. Never too strenuous and we end with a friendly drink together …
Dining Out
The Dining Out group is for friends to have a meal together and to enjoy some good conversation. Our meals are informal and we have no speakers or speeches …
Discussion
The Discussion Group is an informal group who meet to discuss topics agreed at the previous meeting. This gives everyone some 4 weeks to do whatever research they wish before the meeting …
Family History
Who do you think you are? Family History is a self-help group with an extensive range of individual experiences. We support each other in finding out exactly who we all are …
Gardening
Do you have green fingers? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to transform your garden into a tropical paradise. Which plants grow here in Spain and what are the little tips which get great results? …
Gentle Aerobics
Gentle aerobics does what it says on the tin. We enjoy low impact exercises, combined with strength building, stretching and toning routines …
Getaway Guided Walks
A group for members who want to explore the villages of rural Spain, learning about history and culture, but on foot …
History Talks
The History Group meet every month with talks by speakers which are informative, entertaining and well illustrated. …
Jewellery Making
The Group makes necklaces, earrings, bracelets, or rings exploring various methods – beading, leatherwork, bead weaving, wire wrapping, etc …
Knit and Natter
Come and join our weekly friendly knitting group and enjoy nattering and drinking coffee. We always welcome new people and we’ll teach you knitting or crochet if you’re a beginner …
Ladies that lunch
Strictly Ladies only! We love great conversation and fantastic restaurants around Jávea. New members warmly welcomed …
Line Dancing Group
Our Line Dancing Group is designed for beginners. The Group Leader, Suzanne, is an experienced line dancing instructor and will teach you how to do-si-do like a pro! …
Live Model Art
A self help Group who draw, sketch and paint live models. New members always welcomed and we always need volunteers to sit for us …
Mahjong
Mahjong was developed in China during the Qing dynasty. Mahjong means “sparrow” from the twittering sound of the tiles on the board, is also known as the game of Four Winds …
Member Support Network
A range of services for Members who need a little extra support. Our objective is to be good neighbours and good friends to our members and the wider Community of Jávea …
Mexican Train
Mexican Train is played with dominoes where players form ‘trains’ from numbers and colours. It’s a fun game with a great atmosphere so why not give it a try. Just turn up, play it once and see if you like it …
New Members Group
Welcome! Bienvenido! Welkom! We want to help you get the maximum out of your U3A Jávea membership. Dive into our range of exciting activities and find something that sparks your interest! …
Not Just Folk Music
The Group meets monthly to listen to great live music. Everyone is also most welcome to come and play your own music or to entertain everyone else …
Painting in Watercolour
This is a lively, friendly group for all levels of painters. Our Group is not full and we would be delighted if you could join us …
Petanque
Petanque is a sport where players or teams play their boules/balls towards a target ball. Come and join our friendly band of players …
Photography – Shutterbugs
We have members of all levels and areas of interest. Our goal is to help you get the most from your hobby …
Poetry for Pleasure
Poetry for Pleasure is a very informal group, which always welcomes new members and new ideas. Everyone is welcome to bring along a poem they would like to share with the group …
Puzzles Swap Group
We have a stock of 500 and 1000 piece puzzles which you can swap with the puzzle(s) you bring. You can swap as many as you wish. We look forward to seeing you for a chat and a swap …
Quiz Night
Quiz Nights are held every two months. Tables of six will constitute quiz teams. You will draw your table number on arrival – couples sit together …
Rummikub
Rummikub is often mistaken for a card game: it’s not it’s a tile game. If you don’t know how to play the game, we’ll teach you. It is an easy game to learn and it exercises the brain …
Sea Fishing
Do you want to try seafishing from the shore? Are you an experienced fisherman already? Now is your opportunity to join this social fishing group …
Singalong
Do you like singing and music? Why not join our Singalong Group? We will be singing familiar songs with the lyrics beamed on a large screen, accompanied by a pianist and an accordion player and perhaps other instruments too …
Snooker
Pot Black with our very own Snooker Group. We split our Group across two venues in Jávea. If anyone wants to form a second Group, we would be happy to advise …
Snooker (Occasional)
This Group meets on an ad hoc basis. We have another Snooker Group who meets on a regular basis. Please click on the button below to see details of that Group. Snooker Group The Group Leader for Snooker Occasionals is …
Solos Dining Out
This is a group of people who are on their own and enjoy going out together to various restaurants for lunch or evening meals on Sunday and Thursday or another day if preferred …
Spanish Lessons
¿Quieres aprender hablar Español? A class for beginners, a second class for improvers and now a third class for more advanced speakers …
Spanish Culture and Cuisine
The aim is to embrace everything that we love about living in Spain, along with like minded friends who enjoy sharing experiences in a sociable atmosphere …
Talking Art
Art has the power to help economies thrive, to educate and enrich societies, and to create greater cultural understanding. We are reminded now more than ever of the power of the arts….We believe in the restorative power of the arts …
Travel
We run a variety of day trips throughout the year. We may also arrange longer excursions toother parts of Spain, with hotels, some with meals included …
Travellers’ Tales
Whether you are an “arm-chair” traveller or like the real thing, our talks can be close at home in Spain and Europe or the other side of the globe! …
Walking
We walk in and around Jávea every Thursday (but not during the hot months!) Join the mailing list to be advised of the next location …
Water Therapy
Water Therapy is lead by Toni Westerholm, a Swede who has 50 years of experience in the benefits of cold water immersion …
Wine Appreciation
The Group meets on a monthly basis to discuss and taste wines of many types and from various regions. The group is for our enjoyment and fellowship while we taste some wine. There may also be occasional away-days to visit a region …