Program Semester 1, 2019

Stretch your mind and body

with new friends

CONTENTS

The program for Semester 1 shows full-year courses, first-semester

courses and courses running for first term or second term only.

Term dates and committee ................................... page 3

Membership and enrolment information ............. page 4

Enrolments - general information ........................ pages 5 - 6

Member enquiry contact details ........................... page 5

Venue information ................................................ page 6

Course listing ........................................................ pages 7 - 18

Index to courses .................................................... page 19

Toronto

lakemacquarie.u3anet.org.au Phone 0490 367 591

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Lake Macquarie U3A

25 years young!

Having started in 1994,

in 2019 Lake Macquarie U3A will turn 25

We are planning a celebration (or two!) during the year, which will be

advertised at a later date

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Dates For 2019

Term 1: Monday 4 February - Friday 5 April

Good Friday: 19 April Easter Monday: 22 April

NSW Seniors Festival: Wednesday 13 February - Sunday 24 February

Term 2: Monday 6 May - Friday 28 June

Queen’s Birthday: Monday 10 June

Term 3: Monday 22 July - Friday 20 September

Term 4: Monday 14 October - Friday 29 November

Committee Email Addresses You can contact your committee via our email addresses, as shown below.

Position Email Address Position Email Address

President lmu3apresident@gmail.com Events lmu3aevents@gmail.com

Vice President lmu3avp@gmail.com Member Enquiries lakemacquarieu3a@gmail.com

Secretary lmu3asecretary1@gmail.com Membership lmu3aprogram@gmail.com

Treasurer lmu3atreasurer1@gmail.com Program Coordinator lmu3aprogrammer@gmail.com

Clerk Liaison lmu3aclerkliaison@gmail.com Publications lmu3apublications@gmail.com

Enrolments lmu3aenrolments@gmail.com Venues/Equipment lmu3avenues@gmail.com

LAKE MACQUARIE U3A INC

Patron Greg Piper MP

Management Committee 2019

President Christine Peel General Committee Dearne Hawkins

Vice President Mandy Lea Member Enquiries Mandy Lea

Secretary Pauline Wiche Membership Glenys Chambers

Acting Treasurer Dearne Hawkins* Program Coordinator Joy Norris

Clerk Liaison Robyn Dampney Publications Rosalind Wigham

Enrolments Ann Hayter Venues/Equipment Roger Irving

Events Barbara Nudd

* Please see the Stop Press section on page 1 of the newsletter

Non-Committee Members

Database Ken Doolan Website Vince Dale

Public Officer Anne Mills

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Important Dates

➢ Submit your course applications to reach us by Monday 14 January if possible. That ensures your application is included in a ballot should a selected course be oversubscribed.

Make sure you enrol early by 14 January if you wish to keep your place in a course you were enrolled in during 2018. Your place can only be guaranteed until the date the ballot is run.

If enrolling by post, add a Priority label to speed up delivery.

➢ Enrolments formally close on Monday 21 January. While there is no immediate rush to submit your applications, this is a firm closing date for inclusion in the start of Term 1 sessions. Your membership subscription is due at the time you apply.

➢ Detailed Confirmation Letters/Emails are expected to be sent on Thursday 24 January.

➢ A freeze applies to processing any late applications or changes received between Wednesday 30 January and Friday 8 February inclusive. Late enrolments reopen on 9 February.

Please Read

1 If you are a new member or know someone who wishes to join, we prefer you use the online New Member Application form.

Do not use the online New Member form if you were a member of LMU3A within the past two years as your details are still in our records.

2 The easiest way to apply for courses is with the online Course Application form.

Our unique enrolment-by-email system of the past two years has been discontinued as the online form has become overwhelmingly the most popular option.

3 To apply online we must have your personal membership details up to date. If any change is needed, the online Membership Contact Update form is very quick and easy and must be done before completing the Course Application form.

4 If you received this Program by email you will receive a second email with summary enrolment and membership payment instructions, and with clickable links to the online forms and help options. It also contains your currently recorded name and suburb information as needed to complete either of the above online forms. See also Website Links below.

5 If you do not have a computer or do not have an email address, you can still apply online on a friend’s computer or at your local library branch. Simply go to our website at lakemacquarie.u3anet.org.au, click on Membership and Enrolment from the menu at the top, and use the links and instructions on that page.

6 The slow way to enrol is by post, using the hard-copy Membership and Course Application form mailed to you or as downloaded and printed. We recommend you send this application by Priority mail to reduce delivery delays. However, we strongly recommend you use the very easy online form.

7 Admission to any course or excursion is conditional upon payment of the $60 membership for 2019.

Website Links

➢ Click here for our Membership and Enrolment page to access online forms and for more information about the membership and enrolment processes

➢ Click here for our FAQs page which also contains information on membership and enrolment, plus other useful information

➢ Click here for any phone help, general enquiries or feedback using our Contact Us page

Membership And Enrolment Information Semester 1, 2019

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Enrolment Procedure - General Information

Your Membership and Course Application is included as a separate form. This is for use only if you

are enrolling by post.

If you enrol for a full-year course, then that enrolment is valid for the whole year and you do not have to

re-enrol at mid-year for Semester 2.

You will receive another program and course application form for Semester 2 courses at mid-year.

If enrolling by post, applications should be mailed to:

The Enrolment Officer

Lake Macquarie U3A

PO Box 864

WARNERS BAY NSW 2282

We recommend, wherever possible, you send applications to be received by 14 January,

with a Priority label if using Australia Post. Closing date for applications is 21 January.

Applications must be accompanied by your payment of $60.

You will be notified whether enrolment in a course has been successful or whether you have been placed

on a waiting list. If you have not received your enrolment confirmation by 30 January, please contact

Glenys Chambers by emailing lmu3aprogram@gmail.com or phone 4952 4995 (email preferred).

Participants are warned that there is a risk of injury when participating in U3A courses involving

physical activity.

Please consider volunteering to be a course clerk. Your assistance in this vital role is greatly appreciated.

Please note this is the only address for posted

enrolment forms and cheque/money order payments

A reminder to those not using online enrolment: please mail completed forms ONLY TO

THE ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE as the LMU3A PO Box and our Mail Box at the Multi-

Purpose Centre are not checked daily.

Member Enquiries

For all enquiries, please contact

Phone 0490 367 591

Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm only

or

Email

memberliaison@lakemacquarie.u3anet.org.au

or

Online

lakemacquarie.u3anet.org.au/contact-us

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Enrolling In Courses Please do NOT enrol for multiple courses which may overlap, which might not leave enough time to get from

one venue to the next or where you then decide you have enrolled in too much and will be too busy to attend.

For many courses we have waiting lists and this is unfair to others wanting to take part.

Withdrawing From Courses We also need to know if you have enrolled but will no longer be attending:

➢ If you decide to withdraw from any course, talk or excursion for any reason, please let your course clerk

know.

➢ Alternatively, fill in a ‘Withdraw’ submission on the Course Application form.

➢ If you do not attend for three sessions and have not advised your course clerk that you will be absent

(for example, if you are going on holiday), you will be withdrawn from the course so that someone on

the waiting list can take your place.

➢ If you decide to withdraw prior to the course starting or need to find out who your Course Clerk is and

do not have access to email, please call the General Enquiries line on 0490 367 591.

Wednesday Talks If you know you would like to attend a particular talk, please make sure you enrol. Failure to do so can

sometimes mean that, because of low enrolments, the talk may be cancelled. As a reminder email is sent one

week prior to each talk, if you then find that you are unable to attend simply reply to that email or email

lmu3aprogram@gmail. However, if you later decide there is a talk which interests you, you are welcome

to attend - simply add your name to the roll.

No Email? No Problem If you are unable to attend a Wednesday talk and do not have access to email, call the General Enquiries line

on 0490 367 591, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm only.

Venues

Anglican Church Hall, Corner Brighton Avenue and Cary Street, Toronto

Bolton Point Hall, Middle Point Road, Bolton Point

KCDANCE HQ, 5/468-470 Pacific Highway, Belmont (corner of Marks Street)

Marmong Point Community Hall, 31B George Street, Marmong Point

Teralba Community Hall, Anzac Parade, Teralba

Toronto Bridge Club, Carey Bay Village Shopping Centre (behind Cellarbrations), Laycock Street, Carey Bay

Toronto Community Centenary Hub, 97-99 The Boulevarde, Toronto

Toronto Multi-Purpose Centre, Thorne Street, Toronto

Toronto Public Library, Pemell Street, Toronto

Toronto Workers Club Courts, James Street, Toronto

Uniting Church Hall, First Street, Booragul

Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre, 80 Hayden Brook Road, Woodrising

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MONDAY - FULL-YEAR COURSES

The following courses, 101-112, start on 4 February and run every Monday except term breaks and public holiday, unless otherwise specified

101 French Continues Course Leader Diane Johnson Venue Large Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 9:00 am - 10:30 am The class members have completed at least four years of French. You will extend your knowledge of French with listening exercises/conversation situations as well as grammar, with the aim of reading short stories and communicating in French.

102 The Art of Traditional Chinese Tai Chi Course Leader Peter Yang Venue Toronto Community Centenary Hub Time 9:00 am - 10:00 am Mr Yang is a Master of Chinese Kung Fu, who recently immigrated to Australia. He was trained in the art of Tai Chi by one of the great Chinese masters, was a Tai Chi coach for 11 years in China and has practised for more than 20 years. Come along to improve your health and reduce stress. Mr Yang is expert in traditional Chinese Tai Chi such as Chen style, and Yang and Wu styles. Beginners are welcome. Please bring a bottle of water.

103 Big History: From the Big Bang to the Evolution of Life, Societies and the Technological Modernity

Course Leader Jorg Illi Venue Room C, Multi-Purpose Centre Time 9:30 am - 11:45 am This 24-lecture course is Big History on a cosmic scale and includes disciplines such as Cosmology, Physics, Biology, Sociology, Climatology and many more. It is a universal history from the assumed beginning of the Universe to the assumed end of our Solar System. Every week we shall watch two 30-minute DVD lectures on Big History by Professor David Christian. In between the lectures we have time for discussions and a coffee break. Course notes (voluntary) for every lecture are available for a small fee of between $1 and $2.

104 French Continues - Part 5 Course Leader Robyn Elliss Venue Small Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 9:30 am - 11:00 am The class has a profound love of the French language. They continue to learn towards an intermediate level of French through different aspects of the language - reading, writing, oral work, grammar and exercises which include homework. This is not a beginner class. Entry level is at least three years’ French learning.

105 Social Tennis Course Leader Robert Adams Venue Toronto Workers Club Courts Time 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Players of all standards are welcome. Bring your tennis racquet, tennis shoes and water for two hours of 'hit and miss'. A small fee each week contributes to court hire.

106 French Conversation Course Leaders Robin Smith and Robyn Elliss Venue Large Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 11:00 am - 12:30 pm The emphasis in this class is on speaking, listening to and understanding French. This is not a beginner class as the lesson is conducted in French. Aspects of grammar are taught as necessary.

107 French Beginners Continues Course Leader Diane Johnson Venue Small Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 11:15 am - 12:45 pm This class has completed two years of French as real beginners so we have covered the basics such as greetings, numbers, some verbs and colours. New members are welcome if they have a reasonable knowledge of French. Any new members will need to buy French Demystified. There is a photocopying fee of $5 per annum.

108 Italian for Beginners Course Leader Helen Battilana Venue Large Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm This course is an introduction to the Italian language for travel and everyday conversation with no prior knowledge of Italian required. Pronunciation and grammar will be presented through a range of activities - speaking, listening, reading, writing and games. Come and join us and have fun whilst learning the 'Bella Lingua'. Text required Italian Demystified can be purchased online at Abbeys Bookshop (abbeys.com.au). This course overlaps with Italian Continuing for 45 minutes during which the two classes combine for oral and interactive activities suitable for the two levels.

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MONDAY - FULL-YEAR COURSES (continued)

109 Trivial Pursuit With a Difference Course Leaders Tony Parrott and Rosalind Wigham Venue Room C, Multi-Purpose Centre Time 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm What is the name of the Hunchback of Notre Dame? How often does Halley's Comet return? After Tasmania what is Australia's largest island? Questions might include geography, history, art, music, astronomy, science, literature, current affairs, with the occasional cryptic or maths puzzle. Please bring pen and paper and a sense of humour!

110 Italian Continuing Course Leader Helen Battilana Venue Large Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm This is a continuing course for those who have completed the beginners’ course, or those who have some knowledge of Italian. The course will consist of grammar, reading short articles and translating with the focus always on developing speaking and conversational skills. This course will also include topics on travel which would be beneficial to those planning a trip to Italy.

111 Italian Conversation Course Leader Adriana Howes Venue Small Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm This course is suitable for advanced students of Italian. It will cover a study of both written and spoken Italian.

112 Book Reading and Discussion Group Course Leader Jann Nicoll Dates 11 February; 11 March; 8 April; 13 May; 17 June; 8 July; 12 August; 9 September; 14 October;

11 November Venue Small Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm A different book is discussed each month within the group. All books will have been previously advised by the leader. Books are set aside at Toronto Library for U3A; however, each participant is responsible for reserving the individual titles, and it is suggested you reserve the books early as the library has limited stocks. Discussion is encouraged and reviews are respected. Our first book is The Women in Black by Madeleine St John.

MONDAY - FIRST-SEMESTER COURSES

151 Playing 500 Course Leader Hans Tiller Venue Toronto Bridge Club Time 9:30 am - 12:00 noon Hans will help you develop the following concepts in this fascinating card game: Bidding with 10 Card Speech; Trumps or No Trumps; Winning Tricks and Playing Strategy. Join the fun and learn as you go.

152 Germs and Diseases: The Good, the Bad and the Amazing Course Leader Keith Eastwood Venue Room C, Multi-Purpose Centre Time 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm Dr Keith Eastwood will explore the wonderful world of microorganisms including: how we survive in a sea of germs, emerging diseases, food production and food safety, antibiotic resistance, Lyme disease, pandemics and disease outbreaks, vaccines and immunisation, useful germs, weird tropical diseases, public health, and topical issues such as bioterrorism and microorganisms in the environment. Also topics suggested from the group.

The following courses, 151-152, start on 4 February and run every Monday until 24 June except term break and public holiday

MONDAY - FIRST-TERM COURSE

153 Just 100 Words Course Leader John Dunnet Dates 18 February; 4 March Venue Small Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Enjoy reading? Perhaps there is also a story lurking in your mind? In 2017 we saw the first LMU3A 100 Word Story Quest - a success which demands a 2019 Quest! Seek out your inner muse and join this year's Literary Quest. Writing a micro-story can be a rewarding challenge. In Session 1 we learn the ropes about crafting a 100-word story. Session 2 allows us to hear and discuss your literary gem and, who knows, your story could even be accepted for publication in our newsletter.

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TUESDAY - FULL-YEAR COURSES

The following courses, 201-210, start on 5 February and run every Tuesday except term breaks, unless otherwise specified

201 Ukulele - Stage 2: Consolidate Your Skills Course Leaders Lorraine Charters and Chris Charters Venue Anglican Church Hall, Toronto Time 9:15 am - 10:45 am Please note: no class on Tuesday 17 September Stage 2 is a ‘consolidation’ course where you'll develop your skills from Stage 1, then learn more chords and strumming patterns, along with finger-style techniques. You'll sing as you play in a range of musical styles and formats, begin to learn to read ukulele tablature - and have fun along the way! Song sheets and relevant notes will be handed out during the course for a small cost. NOTE: This course will serve as a prerequisite for Playing the Ukulele - Stage 3.

202 Balance 'n' Bones - Tuesday 1 Course Leaders Christine Marcar and Jennifer Rosewood Venue Toronto Community Centenary Hub Time 9:30 am - 10:15 am This is a 45-minute DVD exercise program designed for active, mobile, mature-aged participants at all fitness levels. It is a fun, easy workout aimed to increase flexibility, balance, co-ordination and bone strength through light, age-appropriate exercises. Wear comfortable clothes, bring water, a small ball and hand weights (1 kg or lower).

203 Balance 'n' Bones - Tuesday 2 Course Leader Jan Leckie Venue Toronto Community Centenary Hub Time 10:30 am - 11:15 am This is a 45-minute DVD exercise program designed for active, mobile, mature-aged participants at all fitness levels. It is a fun, easy workout aimed to increase flexibility, balance, co-ordination and bone strength through light, age-appropriate exercises. Wear comfortable clothes, bring water, a small ball and hand weights (1 kg or lower).

204 Fun With Painting and Drawing Course Leader Lucy Jones Venue Room C, Multi-Purpose Centre Time 11:00 am - 12:30 pm This course gives you the opportunity to discover and practise your artistic talent in a friendly atmosphere, doing your own project with the media you prefer. There will be no formal teaching, but plenty of guidance, support and encouragement.

205 Ukulele - Stage 3: Extend Your Skills Course Leaders Lorraine Charters and Chris Charters Venue Anglican Church Hall, Toronto Time 11:15 am - 12:45 pm Please note: no class on Tuesday 17 September Stage 3 is an ‘extension’ stage. You consolidated the basics in Stage 2 - now you'll further develop those skills while you learn, play and sing songs with even more chords, strums and varied finger-styles. The use of tablature will also be extended. Be prepared for an occasional challenge - and enjoyment! Song sheets and notes will be handed out during the course for a small cost.

206 Total Body Stretch Latino Style Course Leader Colleen Potts Venue KCDANCEHQ, Belmont Time 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Gentle stretches for the whole body followed by 15 minutes of Latino Dancercise. Please bring a yoga mat, towel and bottle of water, jazz shoes or joggers and clothing suitable for exercise.

207 Embroidery for All Course Leader Elaine Whittaker Venue Room C, Multi-Purpose Centre Time 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm You will be learning new stitches and making items which can be used for yourself or for gifts. Bring a notebook and 30 cm calico or homespun for practice.

208 Creative Writing Workshop Course Leader Kate Martin Venue Small Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Discover the pleasure of exercising your imagination through creative writing. Share your stories and join in lively discussions with other group members. No special expertise needed.

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209 Middle Eastern Dance Choreographies Course Leader Colleen Potts Venue KCDANCEHQ, Belmont Time 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm You will learn belly dance steps and sequences using a variety of props - veils, sticks, zills, wings, fanveils. Class participants may wish to dance in Aged Care concerts during Term 4. Please bring a bottle of water.

210 Ukulele - Stage 1: Getting Started Course Leaders Lorraine Charters and Chris Charters Venue Anglican Church Hall, Toronto Time 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Please note: no class on Tuesday 17 September This is a friendly, relaxed beginner course. Learn to tune and hold your ukulele and to play basic chords and strumming techniques in a variety of songs. Song sheets and an information folder will be provided for a small cost. Ukuleles will be available for loan during each session of Term 1, so you can try before you buy. Over time, an electronic tuner will be needed and a music stand is advisable. This course will serve as a prerequisite for Stage 2.

TUESDAY - FULL-YEAR COURSES (continued)

TUESDAY - FIRST-SEMESTER COURSES

251 Entertain Your Brain Course Leader Graeme Cole Venue Room C, Multi-Purpose Centre Time 9:15 am - 10:45 am Entertain Your Brain consists of verbal, numerical, spatial, logic and lateral thinking problems. There is also scope for creativity in some exercises. A set of tangrams is required and can be purchased if needed. It is recommended that you have an exercise book to keep a record of the work covered.

252 Ukulele - What Next? Course Leader Phillip Howlette Venue Uniting Church Hall, Booragul Time 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm If you have been playing ukulele for a while and want to take your skills to another level, then join our two-term course where you will learn new ways to play those tricky chords, how to read tabulated music (tabs), play intro's and outro's, some riffs and new strum patterns and techniques. And you'll amaze your friends and family when you start playing the blues! With a mixture of short videos, demos, playing, singing and even some one-on-one teaching if you need it, you'll have a great fun time.

253 DSLR Buttons and Menus Explained Course Leader John Sharples Dates 5, 12, 26 February; 12 March (Field Days 19 February and 5 March) Venue Small Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 9:00 am - 11:00 am A six-week course where the various buttons on Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras will be explained. An explanation of the multitude of menu items will be an essential part of this course. Two field days will be included in the course to give participants an opportunity to try out their new knowledge. NOTE: This is not a photographic course.

TUESDAY - FIRST-TERM COURSE

The following courses, 251-252, start on 5 February and run every Tuesday until 25 June except term break

254 History and Heritage River Ferry Tour of the Hawkesbury Course Leader Barbara Nudd Date 12 March Time 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Get a different view of this mighty river. With live and audio-visual commentary we will explore the WWII defences on and around West Head and the Hawkesbury. There are shipwrecks, an airfield, a submarine rendezvous point and much more. We'll travel by rail to Hawkesbury River station and depart on the ‘Sorrento’ from Brooklyn for a 3.5 hour tour. Cost $30 per head which includes a cuppa and a biscuit. On return we will lunch at our own expense before returning home by train. As always, numbers are limited so register early. Catch the 8.02 am train from Fassifern for a 9.35 am departure from Brooklyn. Please do not send any money until your enrolment is confirmed.

TUESDAY - FIRST-TERM EXCURSION

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TUESDAY - SECOND-TERM COURSE

256 Old Fashioned Teralba Tea Dance Course Leader Elizabeth Lewin Dates 7, 14, 21, 28 May; 4, 18, 25 June Venue Teralba Community Hall Time 9:30 am - 11:00 am Please note: no class on 11 June Dancing to great music is one of the best forms of exercise for the body and mind and if you love the old dances (the ones with actual steps), then come and join the fun. If you are unsure of the steps, we can help you. Smiling and willingness to have fun are compulsory. Dance music is on CD and dances will be walked through and called. Our final session on 25 June will be extended an extra hour and will be a dance social for any U3A member. Bring a plate of food to share for that day's social 'Tea Dance'.

WEDNESDAY - FULL-YEAR COURSES

The following courses, 301-312, start on 6 February and run every Wednesday except term breaks, unless otherwise specified

301 Mah Jong - Wednesday Group Course Leader Mandy Lea Venue Room A, Multi-Purpose Centre Time 9:00 am - 12:00 noon A basic knowledge of Mah Jong is required but we are always willing to help if you need it. We have a good friendly group of players and would like you to join us. We use The Mah Jong Player’s Companion by Patricia A Thompson and Betty Maloney (cost about $20) but you can play without it. A short morning tea break is included.

302 Our Choir Course Leader Merle Everard Venue Anglican Church Hall, Toronto Time 9:15 am - 10:45 am Getting together to sing in harmony is a thrilling and very satisfying thing to do. The group has done this for many years now and would love to have new voices of all types who have a commitment to the group. It is not necessary to read music, just to have the will to sing. We have a simple uniform of a white blouse/shirt and black skirt/trousers when we perform. There are plenty of places for tenors and basses; come on men - join in the fun. An annual charge of $25 is payable for the music sheets.

303 Fibre and Textile Craft Course Leaders Narelle De Losa and Christine Marcar Venue Uniting Church Hall, Booragul Time 9:30 am - 12:15 pm This is an ongoing craft group which newcomers are welcome to join. The purpose of the group is to share knowledge and skills, but it is also social and we plan to have fun. Proficiency in your craft of choice is not important, as there will always be someone in the group who can help you.

255 A Walk Around Scott Street, Newcastle Course Leader Suzanne Martin Date 7 May Time 10:00 am - 12:15 pm Remember the George Hotel and Jerry's Café? Where was Winn's Store and what was on the corner of Hunter and Darby Streets before the present Telstra building? Reminisce on an easy walk of Hunter and Scott Streets to the Civic area following Newcastle's light rail which commenced in January this year. Perhaps visit inside the new Court House, view Governor King's 1804 Declaration of Newcastle in the City Hall. Lunch at your own expense if desired. Meet at the former Newcastle Railway Station, corner of Scott and Watt Streets, at 10:00 am.

TUESDAY - SECOND-TERM EXCURSION

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304 100 Movies Course Leader Vince Dale Venue Large Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 11:00 am - 12:30 pm The class will discuss popular and classic movies from various time periods and genres, aided by trailers and other videos. Come along if you enjoy movies.

305 Tap Dance Intermediate Course Leader Christine Mitford Venue Anglican Church Hall, Toronto Time 11:00 am - 12:30 pm The dancers in this class have had more than three years’ experience. The aim is to learn more skills and enjoy the different styles of dance. A sense of achievement and enjoyment is the reward.

306 Bridge for Beginners Course Leader Beryl Jackson Venue Toronto Bridge Club Time 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm Learn the exciting game of bridge. Designed for beginners and newer bridge players.

307 Card Making Course Leaders Diana Humble and Joanne Gerritsen Venue Uniting Church Hall, Booragul Time 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm We offer a unique class where a different experienced card maker (if they wish) once a term demonstrates their two cards to the class; thus we get an exciting diverse and interesting mix. We are happy for newcomers to come along and join in. The cost for the two cards is $5. Usual scrapbooking/card making equipment required; ie mat, cutter, pencil, eraser, double-sided tape.

308 In Your Opinion Course Leader John Turner Venue Room A, Multi-Purpose Centre Time 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm The leader and participants raise items of political, economic or community affairs that concern themselves or are likely to affect the community. All participants are given an opportunity to express their views on matters raised.

309 Tai Chi for Exercise Course Leaders Nan Toeava and Dianne Wade Venue Toronto Community Centenary Hub Time 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Tai Chi is a relaxing form of an ancient Chinese exercise system involving gentle movements of all parts of the body. This class is for those who wish to do regular exercise for arthritis and for good health. It is also a beginners ’ class for those who wish to transfer to Level 1 after completing this term. This class will cover parts of Lotus and Shibashi 1. Wear comfortable clothes and soft shoes. Please bring a bottle of water.

310 Art and Painting for Pleasure - A Friendly Group Course Leaders Robin Beach and Irene Csuka Venue Bolton Point Hall Time 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm This is a friendly, encouraging group for all levels from beginners to the more experienced, exploring the various techniques of basic drawing using pencil, charcoal and pastel; painting in a variety of mediums, and the fascination of pen and coloured ink effects. Bring along your favourite materials.

311 Tai Chi - Levels 1/2 Course Leaders Nan Toeava and Dianne Wade Venue Toronto Community Centenary Hub Time 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm This course is for those who have completed Tai Chi for Exercise and feel confident enough to advance to this level. It will cover Levels 1 and 2 of Tai Chi, Shibashi and Lotus. Please bring a bottle of water.

312 Bridge for Improvers and Experienced Players Course Leader Jack Carson Venue Toronto Bridge Club Time 2:15 pm - 4:00 pm Improving your bridge card play. Modern bidding methods including Two Over One (2/1), doubles, competitive bidding, conventions, defence and declarer play.

WEDNESDAY - FULL-YEAR COURSES (continued)

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WEDNESDAY TALKS

All talks are held in Room AB at the Multi-Purpose Centre from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

351 Welcome to New Members Course Leader Christine Peel Dates 6 February If you are a new member, or would like to hear how LMU3A operates and hear a little of the history, please join us for the first talk of the year, followed by the opportunity to ask questions of your committee over afternoon tea.

352 Among the Icebergs Course Leaders Richard and Susan Coggan Dates 13 February Visit a 17th century whaling site in Svalbard, Norway; a 21st century military camp in Greenland, and the lake of icebergs in Iceland. Learn how we had a 5,000-year-old ice cube in our gin and tonic, the trick to taking photos of the northern lights and why the Golden Triangle is so named. Yes, there are lots of photos. (This is a repeat of a 2016 talk.)

353 Climate Change - Knowledge and Myths Course Leader John Shiel Dates 20 February John Shiel has a PhD in climate change, Australian Housing Retrofits and Comfort, and is the Co-Leader of the Beyond Zero Emissions Newcastle Chapter. He lives in an energy positive house and was formerly a Civil Engineer and IT consultant. John will give a layman's explanation of the two main certainties of climate change and discuss the historical nature of a changing climate and how it is often confused with the weather. He will show why urgent action is needed to both lower our carbon emissions and prepare for greater weather extremes in the near future.

354 Two Weeks in Guangzhou Course Leader Julie Lau Dates 27 February Julie recklessly agreed to venture into the non-touristy areas of Guangzhou with a couple of Australian-Chinese ladies who wanted to revisit their roots. Living with the locals for two weeks . . . had she bitten off more than she could chew?

355 Islands of the Indian Ocean Course Leader Kathy de Flon Dates 6 March A quick look at the volcanic island of Mauritius before taking a cruise to the Seychelles, famed for powdery white sandy beaches, jungle clad mountain peaks, bird life and the Aldabra tortoise. Then on to Madagascar to enjoy the perfume of the Ylang Ylang trees and view fascinating wildlife, including lemurs and chameleons, and finally on to Reunion on the way back to Mauritius.

356 My University of Drama in the 1970s Course Leader Vince Dale Dates 13 March In addition to studying, Vince spent much of his Sydney Uni days putting on shows with many future stars of the Australian theatre. Hear his backstage view of an exciting time in Australian culture.

357 Cruising the Mekong Course Leaders Ken Short and Robyn Short Dates 20 March Ken and Robyn recently cruised from My Tho on the Mekong Delta to Siem Reap in Cambodia. While they spent a day in Phnom Penh most of the cruise was spent travelling through rural areas - villages specialising in hand craft and silk weaving, floating markets, indeed floating villages, fish farms, local factories, schools, temples and pagodas. We hope you enjoy their happy snaps!

358 What is Your Love Language? Course Leader Gabrielle Bailey Dates 27 March Have you ever sent or wanted flowers or a card or a hug? That little job done without having to ask? Do actions speak louder than words for you? Come along and find out what is your love language and what the other ones are. Maybe yours is not the only one!

359 The Climate of Cities Course Leader Howard Bridgman Dates 3 April Urban areas take up only a very small geographical area around the globe but more than 50% of the world’s population live in cities. Depending on size, density and location cities create their own climes, which are different from their surrounding rural areas. This talk will explain how cities create their own climes and their impacts on the surrounding regions.

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360 Probiotics Course Leader Deborah Vasau Dates 8 May Are probiotics right for you? Are they safe? Many people believe that you purchase a probiotic for gut health or if you ’re on antibiotics. There are actually many probiotic strains that can be utilised and even more that are being discovered and extensively researched that may benefit many health conditions. Some of these are eczema, allergies, IBS, weight, maternal and baby health, antibiotic use, colds and flu, travellers’ diarrhoea, parasites, candida etc. Learn what the latest research is revealing in regards to the use of different strains for various health conditions. Learn about the work being conducted here in Australia with peanut allergies.

361 The Search for Life in the Universe Course Leader John Carr Dates 15 May We will be considering the prospect for finding more life in the universe, looking into the ingredients for life, the discovery of a myriad of planets and the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence.

362 Amazing Caving (Speleology) Adventures Course Leader Garry Smith Dates 22 May Garry is President of Newcastle and Hunter Valley Speleological Society and will tell us what the public doesn't see, exploring magnificent caves. His talk includes a pictorial presentation of the wonders below ground in some of Australia's most beautiful cave systems. Accessing these caves requires special permits and is restricted to a maximum of six people per year. Their beauty is breathtaking. However, to get to these places it may take hours to traverse through a cave system with large abseils, swimming underground rivers, crawling through tight squeezes and even mud.

363 Mindful Eating Course Leader Julie-Anne Kenworthy Dates 29 May Julie-Anne is a local Psychologist and Counsellor. Mindful eating uses mindful practices to increase awareness of our relationship with the food, from how and where we source the food, planning and preparing meals, even to the actual process of how we eat food. Practising mindfulness in relation to food can not only change our mind and body in the short term but also impact positively on our long-term health outcomes. This presentation is for everyone because we all eat and we all need a positive relationship with food.

364 Sketching Your Holiday Course Leader Hugh Cross Dates 5 June Hugh will share his experience on how you can quickly capture little snippets of your holiday on paper using pen, watercolour and pencil in a small journal even if you are not a master artist. Apart from showing examples of his journals and sketches, he will demonstrate some basic techniques that put you in the moment and remove the fear factor.

365 Governor Lachlan Macquarie Visits Newcastle Course Leader Suzanne Martin Dates 12 June 2018 was the 200-year anniversary of when Governor Lachlan Macquarie made his second of three visits to Newcastle during his 12 years in the colony. He named sites and left us a legacy which we are still enjoying today. Who was this man who has become known as ‘the Father of Australia’ and what other legacies has he left us?

366 Wills and Other Essential Documents Course Leader Joy Alleyne Dates 19 June Do not turn away! This is an unpleasant topic that is easy to put off but essential for the protection of the family you leave behind. How to plan for the future so you get to decide who makes decisions for you and what these decisions will be. Find out how to make these plans work in simple everyday English (no legalese).

367 Sandgate Cemetery Unearthed Course Leader Terry St George Dates 26 June Discover the vast information data set of Sandgate Cemetery and how it provides a different perspective on the history of Newcastle. The talk includes a brief history about the early cemeteries in Newcastle, how and why Sandgate was established, some of the main features in the cemetery, some anecdotes and stories on a few interesting graves, how Sandgate has now been turned into a digital virtual cemetery and can been viewed on your desktop anywhere in the world. As well the talk examines some statistical information now available from the cemetery and how the demographics of Newcastle can be interpreted from this data.

WEDNESDAY TALKS (continued)

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THURSDAY - FULL-YEAR COURSES

The following courses, 401-409, start on 7 February and run every Thursday except term breaks, unless otherwise specified

401 Tap Dancing - Advanced Course Leader Christine Mitford Venue Bolton Point Hall Time 9:00 am - 10:30 am The dancers in this class must have done at least two years of intermediate tap or be experienced Tappers. Many different styles of dance are taught with emphasis on style and enjoyment.

402 Meditation Plus - Take Time to Just BE Course Leader Marion Tonsen Venue Uniting Church Hall, Booragul Time 9:15 am - 10:45 am It's OK to be busy but we also need to find quiet time for ourselves. Meditation Plus provides the opportunity for you to take time to just BE. Mindfulness and an attitude of gratitude is encouraged as being an essential part of having a good life. Learn how meditation is helpful to cope with everyday living and even five minutes ‘quiet time’ during the day can be rewarding. The session ends with a fully guided meditation to allow you time to relax and enjoy being you.

403 Poetry Appreciation Course Leader Kathryn Abram Venue Small Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 9:30 am - 11:00 am The richness of language and poetry styles are explored by this group of poetry lovers. We read, discuss, unravel and share poetry of all forms. Class members are encouraged to take an active role in the class.

404 Jazz Dance Course Leader Christine Mitford Venue Bolton Point Hall Time 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Jazz is a form of dance suitable for all ages. Come for fun and learn the basics of jazz dance in a social setting. Comfortable clothing, shoes and a water bottle are all you require to dance your way to health and fitness and have an enjoyable time.

405 Opera, Operetta and Musical Appreciation Course Leader George Lithgow Venue Unit 2, 35 Lake Street, Blackalls Park Time 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm This course offers both entertainment and appreciation and will consist mainly of performances on DVD of opera, operetta, an occasional ballet and a play or two, if desired. Depending on the particular performances, class times vary between two and three hours' duration. The venue is level and parking is available at the rear.

406 Scottish Dancing Course Leader Ian Robertson Venue Uniting Church Hall, Booragul Time 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Scottish dancing is a wonderful way to keep fit, have a laugh and challenge the brain. There will be no intricate steps to learn. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring drinking water. The class is open to newcomers and those experienced in Scottish dancing. This is an ideal class for couples and we would particularly welcome some more male participants.

407 Chair Yoga Course Leader Debra Luke Venue Bolton Point Hall Time 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm In western countries we rarely sit on the floor and therefore in some people our pelvis and large muscle groups are very tight. Chair Yoga is a more gentle form of yoga, practised sitting in a chair or using a chair for support. Debra is a registered nurse with 30 years’ experience and has worked in the medical field of nursing, including cardiac rehabilitation. You will be provided with instruction while being guided by your limitations. Bring water, a blanket and an open mind.

408 Line Dancing for Beginners Course Leader Robyn Groot Venue Teralba Community Hall Time 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Learn to line dance to all genres of music from country to modern pop songs, and including Irish and Latin music. Age is no barrier as we learn the basic movements and steps that make up line dancing. No partner is required. A wonderful form of light exercise for the body and mind.

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409 Ethnic Lunches on Thursday Course Leader Martina Bowen Dates Last Thursday of each month, subject to change Venue Venues to be advised Time 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm Ethnic Lunches is on again with new and exciting venues to visit. There are new restaurants popping up all the time and we have ten to visit in 2019. All have a different culture to experience so come and join me and your fellow U3A members to experience the delights of ethnic food. This is a popular course so if you decide during the course that you no longer wish to participate, please advise the course clerk as there is usually a waiting list.

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THURSDAY - FIRST-SEMESTER COURSE

451 Shoot and Share Course Leader Kirsty Seccombe Dates 14 February; 14 March; 4 April; 9 May; 13 June Venue Large Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The aim is to enjoy photography whatever your current skill level and equipment. Shoot: armed with the camera of your choice and the ‘shoot sheet’ provided each month, go in your own time to a designated location and take photographs. Share: bring a digital sample from your shoot to the library to learn from each other in a non-competitive atmosphere. NOTE: 4 April session only will be held in Toronto Library Small Meeting Room.

THURSDAY - FIRST-TERM COURSES

452 Learn to Write Poetry Course Leader Harold Franks Dates 7, 14, 21, 28 February; 7, 14, 21, 28 March; 4 April Venue Uniting Church Hall, Booragul Time 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Learn to write simple poetry: Bring along your pen and paper, An open mind will help a lot, Use the working of your mind, You'll soon be able to write a plot.

453 Computer Basics Course Leader Carolyn Budden Dates 21, 28 February; 7, 21, 28 March; 4 April Venue Large Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Please note: no class on 14 March This course is for the real beginner. Learn searching techniques for the internet; signing up for free email services; how to send, receive and print from your email, attach documents, photos, etc. Basic word processing for creating documents. Computers are available at the library or, if preferred, bring a laptop if you have one.

THURSDAY - SECOND-TERM COURSE

454 Croquet - An Introduction Course Leader Marion Davies Dates 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May; 6 June Venue Ron Hill Oval, Straight Drive, Toronto Time 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Croquet is a game which can be played by all ages and enjoyed by people of varying levels of ability. In the first session you will learn the basic skills of golf croquet. In following sessions you will participate in a game, at which time some basic rules and strategies will be explained. There is no running involved but a reasonable amount of walking. $5 per person per session will cover the use of equipment, green fees and afternoon tea.

FRIDAY - FULL-YEAR COURSES

The following courses, 501-513, start on 8 February and run every Friday except term breaks, unless otherwise specified

501 Exercise to Music for Fitness, Health and Fun Course Leader Christine Mitford Venue Bolton Point Hall Time 9:00 am - 10:00 am Come join the fun and fitness class with the aim to have an enjoyable time while exercising. This class will cater for both male and female members in a social setting. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring your water bottle.

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502 Peace and Circle Dance Course Leaders Jan Heath and Denise Sawang Venue Teralba Community Hall Time 9:00 am - 10:30 am Dances are drawn from the European folk dance tradition, universal peace and community dances of Findhorn Scotland. The dance circle is open to both beginners and experienced dancers. Steps are taught at the beginning of each dance. Walking, swaying and circling are included and the pace of the dances in any one session can range from slow and meditative to upbeat. This course offers an opportunity to meet other dancers in a space which is welcoming and supportive.

503 Balance 'n' Bones - Friday Course Leaders Joanne Gerritsen and Beatrice Heaney Venue Toronto Community Centenary Hub Time 9:30 am - 10:15 am This is a 45-minute DVD exercise program designed for active, mobile, mature-aged participants at all fitness levels. It is a fun, easy workout aimed to increase flexibility, balance, coordination and bone strength through light, age-appropriate exercises. Wear comfortable clothes, bring water, a small ball and hand weights (1 kg or lower).

504 Mah Jong - Friday Class Course Leader Carol Cowen Venue Room AB, Multi-Purpose Centre Time 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Experienced Mah Jong players can improve their game, or if you are a real beginner there is someone available to show you all the rules. There is a morning tea break and plenty of time for socialising. It is recommended that members purchase The Mah Jong Player’s Companion by Patricia A Thompson and Betty Maloney (cost about $20).

505 Tap Dance - Back to Basics Course Leader Christine Mitford Venue Bolton Point Hall Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am The basics of tap dance will be taught and will be set to music. Come and enjoy the art of dance in a social setting where the rewards and achievements are great.

506 Stronger Seniors Course Leaders Joy Norris and Janice Kean Venue Toronto Community Centenary Hub Time 10:30 am - 11:30 am All exercises are easy and can be performed seated or standing. We use a variety of DVDs which are rotated: chair yoga which is very popular; a seated dance DVD which keeps our toes tapping; and a series of aerobic/Pilates DVDs. It all changes weekly dependent upon requests from those attending. The only necessity for this course is to enjoy yourself!

507 German for Beginners Course Leader Martina Bowen Venue Small Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 11:00 am - 12:30 pm When you join this beginners’ German class you will be surprised at how easy it will be. Firstly, we will work on the grammar and then on everyday phrases. Everyone enjoys themselves and we have fun with some outings to German restaurants a few times a year. We have plays and readings and work on translations - all fun. Of course, there will be some homework but not too much. It's all up to you how much work you put into it and how quickly you learn.

508 Recorder Playing for Pleasure Course Leader Beth Lucas Venue Anglican Church Hall, Toronto Time 11:15 am - 12:45 pm In 2019 Beth will combine the advanced and intermediate classes. She promises to start the year with music that will not be too difficult. New players of a reasonable standard are welcome.

509 Tai Chi - Levels 5/6 Course Leader Norma Johnson Venue Toronto Community Centenary Hub Time 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm This course is for members who have completed U3A Levels 1 to 4. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring water.

510 Scrabblers Course Leader Jan MacCallum Venue Small Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm This is for those people who have played scrabble before or would like to learn. Please come with the attitude to expand your mind. We will show you the finer points of the game without getting too serious and introduce you to using scrabble words not used in everyday speech. We allow you to use a scrabble dictionary and word charts - not just relying on your own vocabulary.

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511 U3A Orchestra Course Leader Angela Finney Venue Anglican Church Hall, Toronto Time 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm The orchestra learns a variety of works during the year to suit the abilities and interests of our members. We work towards a performance at the Musicale during the latter part of the year. The orchestra is always looking for new members, especially percussion, cello, viola and wind players. Bring your instrument(s) and love of music. It helps if you can sight-read music, but this is by no means absolutely necessary.

512 Ethnic Lunches on Friday Course Leader Victor Gleeson Dates Third Friday of each month including term breaks - subject to change Venue Venues to be advised Time 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Once a month we will lunch at a different ethnic restaurant not too far away (travelling by train or carpooling). The idea is to learn something about each culture and sample their cuisine by way of an extensive tasting menu. Lunch will be at your own expense and every effort is made to keep the cost around $30. BYO or purchase drinks at your own expense.

513 Playing the Recorder - Beginners Course Leader Beth Lucas Dates Starts 8 February - no set days, dates or times Venue 6 Bayview Avenue, Blackalls Park Although there is no set Beginners’ Recorder Group, Beth is willing to tutor beginners privately and, if there are sufficient numbers, to form a beginners’ group. Please enrol first and then ring Beth on 4959 1084 on receipt of enrolment confirmation.

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FRIDAY - FIRST-TERM COURSES

551 Transfiguration: Making the Jesus-Story Course Leader John Carr Dates 8, 15, 22 February; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March; 5 April Venue Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre Time 10:00 am - 12:00 noon The Jesus Makeover: This course reveals the extensive story-making processes by which a person called ‘Yeshua’ was reshaped into the lead-role in that great drama known as the Jesus-Story. We can now identify the array of narrative strategies that have been woven together to concoct the Jesus-Story from story-elements and narrative templates which pre-existed the real Jesus. In essence we will be tracing the means by which a 'Jesus-before-Jesus' and later the real Jesus were both transformed into the modern 'Jesus Christ'.

552 Getting the Most From Your iPad Course Leaders Roger Irving and Brian Coogan Dates 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March; 5 April Venue Large Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library Time 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm This course will start at the basics and move forward depending on the ability and requirements of attendees. The preferred iPad is Apple 32GB. As the course progresses it will venture into online banking and purchasing, moving further depending on attendees' requirements. A small charge per session may be made to cover course notes.

FRIDAY - SECOND-TERM COURSE

553 The God-Makers: An Evolutionary Theology Course Leader John Carr Dates 10, 17, 24, 31 May; 7, 14, 21, 28 June Venue Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre Time 10:00 am - 12:00 noon A multiple-perspective enquiry into the god-idea and its transformation over time and place, along with the cluster of characters central to western religious consciousness, with special focus on the sources in our evolution and psychology that give rise to gods and religions. From the examination of the human construction of the nature of God/godness we then delve into the broader realms of religiosity, with godmen, goddesses, devils, churches, bibles, heaven, hell and earthly paradise, and mappings of the spiritual journey.

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Course Course

No Page

100 Movies 304 12

Art and Painting for Pleasure - A Friendly Group

310 12

Balance 'n' Bones - Friday 503 17

Balance 'n' Bones - Tuesday 1 202 9

Balance 'n' Bones - Tuesday 2 203 9

Big History: From the Big Bang to the Evolution of Life

103 7

Book Reading and Discussion Group 112 8

Bridge for Beginners 306 12

Bridge for Improvers and Experienced Players 312 12

Card Making 307 12

Chair Yoga 407 15

Computer Basics 453 16

Creative Writing Workshop 208 9

Croquet - An Introduction 454 16

DSLR Buttons and Menus Explained 253 10

Embroidery for All 207 9

Entertain Your Brain 251 10

Ethnic Lunches on Friday 512 18

Ethnic Lunches on Thursday 409 16

Exercise to Music for Fitness, Health and Fun 501 16

Fibre and Textile Craft 303 11

French Beginners Continues 107 7

French Continues 101 7

French Continues - Part 5 104 7

French Conversation 106 7

Fun With Painting and Drawing 204 9

German for Beginners 507 17

Germs and Diseases: The Good, the Bad and the Amazing

152 8

Getting the Most From Your iPad 552 18

In Your Opinion 308 12

Italian Continuing 110 8

Italian Conversation 111 8

Italian for Beginners 108 7

Jazz Dance 404 15

Just 100 Words 153 8

Learn to Write Poetry 452 16

Line Dancing for Beginners 408 15

Mah Jong - Friday Class 504 17

Mah Jong - Wednesday Group 301 11

Meditation Plus - Take Time to Just BE 402 15

Middle Eastern Dance Choreographies 209 10

Old Fashioned Teralba Tea Dance 256 11

Opera, Operetta and Musical Appreciation 405 15

Our Choir 302 11

Peace and Circle Dance 502 17

Playing 500 151 8

Playing the Recorder - Beginners 513 18

Course Course

No Page

Poetry Appreciation 403 15

Recorder Playing for Pleasure 508 17

Scottish Dancing 406 15

Scrabblers 510 17

Shoot and Share 451 16

Social Tennis 105 7

Stronger Seniors 506 17

Tai Chi - Levels 1/2 311 12

Tai Chi - Levels 5/6 509 17

Tai Chi for Exercise 309 12

Tap Dance - Back to Basics 505 17

Tap Dance Intermediate 305 12

Tap Dancing - Advanced 401 15

The Art of Traditional Chinese Tai Chi 102 7

The God-Makers: An Evolutionary Theology 553 18

Total Body Stretch Latino Style 206 9

Transfiguration: Making the Jesus Story 551 18

Trivial Pursuit with a Difference 109 8

U3A Orchestra 511 18

Ukulele - Stage 1: Getting Started 210 10

Ukulele - Stage 2: Consolidate Your Skills 201 9

Ukulele - Stage 3: Extend Your Skills 205 9

Ukulele - What Next? 252 10

Wednesday Talks

Amazing Caving (Speleology) Adventures 362 14

Among the Icebergs 352 13

Climate Change - Knowledge and Myths 353 13

Cruising the Mekong 357 13

Governor Lachlan Macquarie Visits Newcastle

365 14

Islands of the Indian Ocean 355 13

Mindful Eating 363 14

My University of Drama in the 1970s 356 13

Probiotics 360 14

Sandgate Cemetery Unearthed 367 14

Sketching Your Holiday 364 14

The Climate of Cities 359 13

The Search for Life in the Universe 361 14

Two Weeks in Guangzhou 354 13

Welcome to New Members 351 13

What is Your Love Language? 358 13

Wills and Other Essential Documents 366 14

Excursions

A Walk Around Scott Street, Newcastle 255 11

History and Heritage River Ferry Tour of the Hawkesbury

254 10

Index To Courses