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 Club
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 …
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 …
Cycling for Softies
Easy riding through the beautiful countryside of the Marina Alta. Never too strenuous and we end with a friendly drink …
Dining Out
The Dining Out group is for friends to have a meal together and to enjoy some good conversation. Our meals …
Discussion
The Discussion Group is an informal group who meet to discuss topics agreed at the previous meeting. This gives everyone …
Family History
Who do you think you are? Family History is a self-help group with an extensive range of individual experiences. We …
Gardening
Do you have green fingers? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to transform your garden into a tropical paradise. Which plants grow …
Gentle Aerobics
Gentle aerobics does what it says on the tin. We enjoy low impact exercises, combined with strength building, stretching and …
Getaway Guided Walks
A group for members who want to explore the villages of rural Spain, learning about history and culture, but on …
History Talks
The History Group meet every month with talks by speakers which are informative, entertaining and well illustrated. …
Jewelry 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 …
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 …
Live Model Art
A self help Group who draw, sketch and paint live models. New members always welcomed and we always need volunteers …
Mahjong
Mahjong was developed in China during the Qing dynasty. Mahjong means “sparrow” from the twittering sound of the tiles on …
Member Support Network
A range of services for Members who need a little extra support. Our objective is to be good neighbours and …
Mexican Train
Mexican Train is played with dominoes where players form ‘trains’ from numbers and colours. It’s a fun game with a great …
New Members Group
Welcome! Bienvenido! Welkom! We want to help you get the maximum out of your U3A Jávea membership. Dive into our …
Not Just Folk Music
The Group meets monthly to listen to great live music. Everyone is also most welcome to come and play your …
Painting in Watercolour
This is a lively, friendly group for all levels of painters. Our Group is not full and we would be delighted …
Petanque
Petanque is a sport where players or teams play their boules/balls towards a target ball. Come and join our friendly …
Poetry for Pleasure
Poetry for Pleasure is a very informal group, which always welcomes new members and new ideas. Everyone is welcome to bring …
Puzzles Swap Group
We have a stock of 500 and 1000 piece puzzles which you can swap with the puzzle(s) you bring. You …
Quiz Night
Quiz Nights are held every two months. Tables of six will constitute quiz teams. You will draw your table number on …
Rummikub
Rummikub is often mistaken for a card game: it’s not it’s a tile game. If you don’t know how to …
Sea Fishing
Do you want to try seafishing from the shore? Are you an experienced fisherman already? Now is your opportunity to …
Shutterbugs Photography
We have members of all levels and areas of interest. Our goal is to help you get the most from …
Singalong
Do you like singing and music? Why not join our Singalong Group? We will be singing familiar songs with the lyrics …
Snooker
Pot Black with our very own Snooker Group. We split our Group across two venues in Jávea. If anyone wants …
Snooker (Occasional)
This Group meets on an ad hoc basis. We have another Snooker Group who meets on a regular basis. Please …
Solos Dining Out
This is a group of people who are on their own and enjoy going out together to various restaurants for …
Spanish Lessons
¿Quieres aprender hablar Español? A class for beginners, a second class for improvers and now a third class for more …
Spanish Culture and Cuisine
The aim is to embrace everything that we love about living in Spain, along with like minded friends who enjoy …
Talking Art
Art has the power to help economies thrive, to educate and enrich societies, and to create greater cultural understanding. We …
Travel
We have a number of members who volunteer to run a variety of day trips throughout the year. We may …
Travellers’ Tales
Whether you are an “arm-chair” traveller or like the real thing, our talks can be close at home in Spain …
Walking
We walk in Jávea and the Marina Alta every week (not during the hot months). Join the mailing list to …
Water Therapy
Water Therapy is lead by Toni Westerholm, a Swede who has 50 years of experience in the benefits of cold …
Wine Appreciation
The Group meets on a monthly basis to discuss and taste wines of many types and from various regions. The group is …
