Interest Groups
Our Interest Groups are the heart of Chalfonts u3a. We have over 70 groups and the list is always expanding. They include Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Games & Sports, History, Languages, Outings & Social and Technical interests.
At the bottom of this page, you can view the Interest Groups Schedule.
How to Join an Interest Group
Click on the group name to find out more. You can register your interest using the “Contact the Group Convenor” form and ask for the latest information on the group status. If you need any assistance please contact groupcoordinator@chalfontsu3a.
Our Interest Groups
Our Interest Groups are the heart of Chalfonts u3a. We have over 70 groups and the list is always expanding. They include Arts & Crafts, Cultural, Games & Sports, History, Languages, Outings & Social and Technical interests.
Click the + to open the Genre and then click on the Interest Group name to view more information.
At the bottom of this page, you can view the Interest Groups Schedule.
How to Join an Interest Group
Have a look at the schedule to see when the groups meet. You can join an interest group by emailing the convenor with your details, using the "Contact the Group Convenor" form on the individual interest group page. If you need any assistance please contact groupcoordinator@chalfontsu3a.
Interest Groups Schedule & Calendar
| Group Name | When meets | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | Every Thursday | Thursday | 10:00 - 11:30 |
| Ballroom Dancing | 2nd & 4th Tuesday not August | Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Bird Watching | 28th June - Jubilee River & Little Marlow Gravel P | TBC | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Book Club 1 | Third Monday of the month | Monday | 14:30 - 16:30 |
| Book Club 2 | Fourth TUESDAY of every month | TBC | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Book Club 3 | Second Tuesday of every month | Tuesday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Bridge | 1st & 3rd Wednesday | Wednesday | 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Chess | Next meeting - Tuesday 5th March 14:00 | Tuesday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Coffee Mornings | monthly | TBC | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Computing | 2nd Thursday | Thursday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Creative Writing | Varies | TBC | - |
| Cribbage | First and third Mondays of the month | Monday | 13:00 - 15:00 |
| Crochet | 1st Thursday of each month | Thursday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Cryptic Crosswords | Friday | Friday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Cryptic Crosswords Too | 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. | Friday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Current Affairs | Wednesday, 4th week in the Month | Wednesday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Cycling Longer Routes | Last Monday of the month | Monday | 10:30 - 12:30 |
| Excursions and Outings | Days and months vary | TBC | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Family History | Tuesday, 1st week of the Month. | Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| French Con Advanced | Fortnightly on Tuesday | Tuesday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| French Con Intermediate 1 | Fortnightly on Monday | Monday | 09:30 - 11:30 |
| French Con Intermediate 2 | Every Tuesday | Tuesday | 09:30 - 11:00 |
| Garden Visits | Varies | TBC | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| German Conversation | Second and fourth Thursday | Thursday | 14:30 - 16:00 |
| Guitar - Beginners | 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. 12pm - 1.30pm | Monday | 12:00 - 13:30 |
| History | 2nd Thursday 2pm | Thursday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Italian Beginners | Tuesday afternoon | Tuesday | 14:15 - 15:30 |
| Italian Beginners Plus | Monday mornings weekly | Monday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Lawn Bowls | Starts 7th May then every fortnight on a Tuesday | Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| London Walks | Every other month | TBC | 11:00 - 13:00 |
| Mac OS Computing | Second Monday of the month | Monday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Mahjong | Every Wednesday | Wednesday | 10:30 - 12:50 |
| Mindfulness | Varies | TBC | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Mixed Walking Cricket | weekly on Tuesday | Tuesday | 10:00 - 11:00 |
| New Experiences Group | Varies | TBC | - |
| New Members Coffee Morning | Wednesday monthly | Wednesday | 10:00 - 11:00 |
| Old Time Music Hall Singing | Every other Wed. 14.30 | Wednesday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Philosophy | Monthly on the 3rd Thursday | Thursday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Pickleball | Every Tuesday | Tuesday | 13:30 - 14:30 |
| Pickleball 2 | Tuesday | Tuesday | 11:00 - 11:00 |
| Pilates 1 | Monday 12.30 to 1.30 group 1 | Monday | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Pilates 3 | Monday weekly | Monday | 15:00 - 16:00 |
| Pilates Beginners | Every Monday 1.45 pm | Monday | 13:45 - 14:45 |
| Poetry & Literature | First Thursday of the month | Thursday | 10:15 - 12:00 |
| Quizzers | Varies | TBC | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| RUG | Wednesday pm | Wednesday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Rummikub | last Monday evening of the month | Monday | 19:30 - 20:30 |
| RUTT | Varies | TBC | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Science: Earth and Space | First Friday of the month | Friday | 15:00 - 16:30 |
| Scrabble | Third Wednesday of every month - 7.30 pm | Wednesday | 19:30 - 20:30 |
| Short Mat Bowls | Friday every week | Friday | 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Singing For Pleasure | Varies | TBC | - |
| Spanish Aspiring Intermediates | Tuesday | Tuesday | 14:30 - 16:30 |
| Spanish Conversation | 2nd & 4th Wednesdays | Wednesday | 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Table Tennis | Tuesday | Tuesday | 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Table Tennis 2 | Wednesday | Wednesday | 17:00 - 18:30 |
| Table Tennis 3 | Tuesdays | Tuesday | 13:30 - 15:30 |
| Tai Chi Beginners | Friday mornings staring 10th January 2025 | Friday | 09:50 - 10:50 |
| Tai Chi Beginners Plus | Fridays starting from Friday 10th January 2025 | Friday | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Tai Chi Intermediate | Friday mornings ongoing | Friday | 12:10 - 13:10 |
| Textiles and Crafts | 3rd Thursday in the month | Thursday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| The Wagner Group | Varies | TBC | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Theatre Group | Varies | TBC | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Ukulele Group | Monday afternoons weekly | Monday | 14:00 - 15:30 |
| Walking (6-10 Miles) | Varies | TBC | 10:15 - 13:00 |
| Walking (less than 6 Miles) | Varies | TBC | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Walking-Strollers group | Usually 2 x a month, but weather dependant | TBC | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Weekend Group | Varies | TBC | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Wine Appreciation | First Wedensday of the month | Wednesday | 19:30 - 22:00 |
| Wine Appreciation 2 | 3rd Wed 7.30pm | Wednesday | 19:30 - |
| Yoga | Tuesday 12:00 weekly | Tuesday | 12:00 - 13:00 |
| Yoga 3 | Friday 2-3.30 pm | Friday | 14:00 - 15:30 |
| Zumba Gold | Tuesday am | Tuesday | 10:30 - 11:15 |