U3A
began in France in 1973 and has since spread to countries around
the world. U3A Redlands began as a branch of Brisbane U3A in 1988.
Helen Huck was our first coordinator, 1989-1993, followed by
Joy Buhmann from 1993-1998.John Butters was coordinator from
February 1998.
In
July, 1998 a special public meeting
voted for the creation of U3A Redlands District, John Butters became the
inaugural president and in 2003 handed over the reins to June Busfield, in
2008 Edward (Ted) Grant became current President.
Redlands U3A has grown from 120 original members in 1998 to 3000 members in 2008, some of whom are not currently active but waiting for new and challenging courses to start.