The venue at Bay Waters Resort was perfect, the decorations were festive, the food delicious, the drinks and service great, the band was groovy and, best of all, everyone was laughing, dancing and having fun.

The weather was lousy, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the 85 party-goers.

The party wrapped up a very successful year for U3A in Batemans Bay.

Every term new courses have provided lots of opportunities for those over 50 to explore new interests, exercise both mind and body, develop friendships and mix socially with like-minded peers.

A similar range of both new and returning courses and groups will commence in term one next year.

At the registration day, to be held at Batemans Bay Community Centre on January 22 from 9am to noon, talk to tutors about courses and groups, complete your registration and pay the annual fee of $40.

Anyone over 50 is eligible to become a member.

More information about term one courses and application forms are at www.bbay.

u3anet.org.au.

Phone inquiries can be made on 8250 5260.