1. Active Ageing in Later Life
June Ogden

2. The Three “A”s of my Active Life! Assessment Adjustment Action

3. Physical - M.O.T. - Up to date diagnosis and treatments - Healthy eating - Exercise

4. Environmental Finance Housing Mobility

5. Emotional -Loving and belonging (Receiving and Giving) Relationships Family Friends Support Networks Attitude Self Esteem Achievements Power Recognition

6. Activities Work Voluntary Training volunteers for a drop in centre Deaf Awareness Play Fun and enjoyment (stimulation and interests) “The fulfilment of one may conflict with the others. They often also overlap”

7. Choices Focus on one organisation which plays a key role in my busy life. The University of the Third Age U3A

8. History of the U3A U3A originated in France in 1973 Associated with Universities Academic model which is used in many other countries Early 1980’s arrived in UK Move to a self help organisation Peer learning using members experience & knowledge Each group an autonomous entity 2015 over 950 UK groups 36,000 course 350,000 members

9. Virtual U3A Launched in 2009 Friends support and learning on-line Important for isolated people in rural areas

10. What is the U3A National network of learning groups Aimed at people no longer in employment with no age limits No exams or homework regular lessons or study groups Like minded people with a shared interest Learning for fun not qualifications Accessibility Cost –membership fees set by groups

11. My Group-High Lane Stockport U3A 350 members Membership £5 per annum Low end of charges 40 groups available monthly meetings Regular social events

13. How I use High Lane U3A Computer Course- 6 weeks buddy system Bridge week course months support group improvers group regular player Ma Jong taster day instruction groups regular player U3A Choir weekly sessions Shakespeare monthly sessions appreciation

14. Days out Short holidays Long holidays Theatre visits (tried but failed) Dancing Backgammon Gardening groups Knit & natter

15. U3A Testimonials To learn things I have missed along the way Anchor in bleak times after retirement Expand interests and learning as well as leisure pursuits Belonging to the U3A has taught me it is never too late to learn new things U3A- what a godsend it has been

16. High Lane testimonials Janette- I was introduced to the U3A by a neighbour- I was daunted by the “university” title and thought it was not for me. How wrong I was . I was amazed at the activities on offer and the opportunity to make new friends whilst learning new skills.

17. Sandra- I was a reluctant retiree wondering how to fill the gap , I have learnt bridge, I bowl , I belong to a walking group, the dancing groups are great fun, met lovely people, enthusiastic and happy to pass on skills. Result- no gap to fill. PS My husband joined on his retirement too!!

18. “Before retirement I was worried how I would adjust from a busy life
“Before retirement I was worried how I would adjust from a busy life. I hope to enjoy many more years of active later life” Thank you June Ogden