The annual Tutors’ Thankyou Luncheon was held on 22 July 2026. This year, for the first time, we invited secondary tutors and Migrant English tutors to attend alongside the primary tutors. Over 160 members attended. The meeting and luncheon provided a fitting celebration of the people whose commitment and passion make U3AM such a vibrant and welcoming place.
Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to the following primary tutors to acknowledge their milestone years of service. Those tutors who were unable to attend received their certificates after the event.
| Tutor | Class(es) | Years of service |
| Pauline Di Natale | Walking for Exercise Coordination of Seminars | 5 |
| Pamela Dry | Travellers’ Tales | 5 |
| Carol Langabeer | Drawing & Pastels | 5 |
| Graeme Mills | Singalong Bridge Coordinator of U3A Oaks Day | 5 |
| Rocky Valente | Italian Level 1 & 2 Italian Level 3 Current Affairs – Behind the News | 5 |
| Glenys Veith | Patchwork Applique & Quilting | 5 |
| Robyn Wilson | Book Group | 5 |
| Pamela Mann | Golf for All | 10 |
| David McNamara | Walking for Fitness | 10 |
| John Liew | The Guitar Club Money Matters and Beyond | 10 |
| Lily Ong | Ballroom Dancing | 10 |
| Kirtida Baxi | Pathways to Inner Peace | 15 |
| John Mitchell | Music Lovers’ Group | 15 |
| Lindsay Roberts | Marquetry | 25 |
Tutors who were present to receive their certificates
L to R: Carol Langabeer, Graeme Mills, Pauline Di Natale, Pamela Dry, Lily Ong, Lindsay Roberts, Glenys Veith, John Liew
Daniela Cursio
Tutor Coordinator