Clarence University of the Third Age |
M111 | DR SAMUEL JOHNSON AND HIS TIMES | JOHN HOOPER |
An amateur historian's understanding of characters and happenings in the 18th century. | ||
Levy $2 |
M112 | LOOK AND LISTEN | IAN DUFFY |
The history, science and technology of electronic entertainment. Learn about digital TV, camcorders, cameras, iPods, MP3, Blu-ray, home theatre, surround sound, plasma and LCD from an expert. The images and sounds of the electronic entertainment revolution will be brought to life via the magic of PowerPoint. | ||
M113 | HIGHER INTERMEDIATE FRENCH | HILARY FAWCETT |
A group capped at 8 members to maximise conversation opportunities. A working knowledge of the present, past and future tense is necessary, as is a fair knowledge of basic grammar. Grammar is taught and revised but there is also a strong emphasis on the spoken word. | ||
Class limit 8 | Levy $5 |
M114 | PLAY READING | DES COOPER |
Des is an old Hobartian with experience in acting and some directing (AMEB Speech and Drama Grade VII). | ||
Class limit 8 |
M115 | ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN | BEVERLEY THOMSON |
A course for those interested in design. Learn about colour, shape, texture, line, direction and more as you develop your creativity. Members should bring to class scissors and a glue stick. | ||
Class limit 12 |
M116 | WATERCOLOUR PAINTING | SUZANNE BANKS |
This term we will study beach scenes, country scenes, portraits and animal studies. Learn watercolour techniques and ways of approaching this exciting medium. Basic art supplies are needed eg paints, paper etc which are available from the Artery or any art shop. | ||
Class limit 12 | Levy $5 |
MONDAY SESSION 2 - 10.55
M121 | COUNTRY DANCING | ALISON JONES |
We call this reel exercise. We enjoy sharing the shapes and patterns of social dances from various areas and make friends along the way. | ||
Class limit 32 |
M122 | OUR ALTER EGO: THE APES | HELEN LAWRENCE |
Ape babies have a long childhood when a caring mother or substitute disciplines, protects and comforts at need. They have distinct personalities, are manipulative and opportunistic. They are also exhibitionist and predatory particularly the males. How like them are we? | ||
M123 | RELATIVELY BRIGHT | FRANK BROWN |
Many famous, intelligent people have equally intelligent blood relations who unfortunately are less well known. This series is intended to redress this situation at least in part. | ||
Levy $1 |
M124 | ITALIAN | ROSANNE JOYCE |
This is a continuing course therefore beginners would find it too difficult. We will continue with everyday conversational topics with necessary grammar. | ||
Class limit 6 | Levy $5 |
M125 | PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES | GORDON GOWARD |
Guest speakers will be invited to tell us about their lives or their travels or their interests and the people or events that helped shape their careers or attitudes. | ||
Levy $1 |
M126 | WRITERS WORKSHOP | COLIN PYEFINCH |
An opportunity for those who enjoy writing (or would like to) to share their efforts in a friendly atmosphere of mutual support and encouragement. Class limit 12 but can cope with more since it's rare for everyone to be there. Examples of writings from earlier classes: Writers Workshop page | ||
Class limit 12 |
MONDAY SESSION 3 - 12.05
M131 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
Tai Chi is an effective art form that has been proven to relax and strengthen both body and mind. It is suitable for almost anyone of any age or physical capability to learn. | ||
Class limit 20 | Levy $2 |
W132 | NOTED AUSTRALIANS | MARGARET GARDNER |
This course is based on those Australians featured on our bank notes - who they were and why they appear? | ||
M133 | ARMCHAIR TRAVEL | PAT AND JOHN OLDING |
Travel the world with us to some interesting and unusual places with leaving the comfort of your chair. Take a journey from diamonds in the sand to whales in the frozen north. | ||
M134 | LOWER INTERMEDIATE FRENCH | HILARY FAWCETT |
A small, supportive group for those who have done some French in the past and who need to be reminded again of basic rules and skills. Competence with the present tense is necessary and a knowledge of the perfect tense (passi composi) and the imperfect. Much help with spoken French. | ||
Class limit 9 | Levy $5 |
M135 | LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF RENOWN | JOHN MILLER |
Listen to some of the world's singers in music of top classical composers, plus a short introduction to their origin and experience. | ||
16th Mar | Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Baritone) | Various composers |
23rd Mar | Lucia Popp (Soprano) | Mozart |
30th Mar | Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor) | Various composers |
6th Apr | Soile Isokoski (Soprano) | Richard Strauss - Four Last Songs and music from Finland by Sibelius |
20th Apr | Leontyne Price (Soprano) Giuseppe di Stefano (Tenor) Giuseppe Taddei (Baritone) | Verdi - Tosca |
27th Apr | Placido Domingo (Baritone) | An die Musik (Various Composers) |
4th May | Christa Ludwig (soprano) Rene Kollo (Tenor) | Mahler - Song of the Earth |
11th May | Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor) Plus other singers | Opera encores |
18th May | Andreas Scholl (Counter Tenor) | German Barocklieder |
M135 | CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS FOR BEGINNERS | FRANK BROWN |
An introduction to the weird and whacky world of cryptic crosswords. Experienced solvers are welcome to attend and will be catered for. Bring pens and pencils and a sense of humour. | ||
Levy $2 |
WEDNESDAY SESSION 1 - 9.30
W111 | THE SOLAR SYSTEM AND BEYOND | PETER TAYLOR |
See how spacecraft are designed, built and flown to bring us enduring and beautiful images from space. Venture further into the universe with images from the Hubble Space Telescope. We may step back to the 1960s and revisit the Mercury-Gemini manned missions, the first steps to the moon. | ||
W112 | FAMILY HISTORY | BRENDA RICHARDSON |
Are you interested in history and problem solving? Discover how to research your Australian and UK family history. It is easier than you think. | ||
Class limit 20 | Levy $2 |
W113 | SPANISH | FRED SCHLUTER |
This is a continuing course so new students should have a basic knowledge of the language. | ||
Class limit 12 | Levy $5 |
W114 | SECRET GERMAN AIRCRAFT PROJECTS OF WWII | TREVOR WEBB |
This course will look at the development of aircraft projects and prototypes of the Nazi era. Course reading not essential but anything on WWII aircraft would be useful. | ||
W115 | BRUSH UP YOUR MATHS | NOELA FOXCROFT |
A continuing look at High School Maths concentrating on Trigonometry and a lead into navigation. The emphasis in on enjoyment! | ||
Class limit 20 | Levy $2 |
WEDNESDAY SESSION 2 - 10.55
W121 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
Tai Chi is an effective art form that has been proven to relax and strengthen both body and mind. It is suitable for almost anyone of any age or physical capability to learn. | ||
Class limit 20 | Levy $2 |
W122 | LITTLE KNOWN TASMANIAN FACTS | PATRICIA LOCKE |
Clouds, NASA photographs and news, Antarctica and Tasmanian History, Humour and Travel. | ||
W123 | THE AGE OF ELEGANCE | MARGARET ROSE, ROWENA MACKEAN AND OTHERS |
Life in Regency England in all its elegance and squalor. A period of peril for the British Nation as it fought against the might of Napoleon - a period of grace for some and great poverty for others. A period of great men and women and scoundrels. This course will be taken over two terms by seven different tutors. Each week is self-contained. | ||
11th Mar | Setting the scene - the Royal Family | Margaret Rose |
18th Mar | Class system and social order | Margaret Rose |
25th Mar | Royal Navy | John Hooper |
1st Apr | British Army | John Hooper |
8th Apr | Science and Technology | Peter Stevenson |
22nd Apr | Luddites, Chartists Riots and mayhem! | Margaret Rose |
29th May | Horticultural changes | Margaret Andrews |
6th May | Regency Style | Jennifer Line |
13th May | Travel and Tourism | Peter Stevenson |
20th May | Bath, Brighton and other spa towns | Peter Stevenson |
W124 | ADVANCED GERMAN AND CONVERSATION | FRED SCHLUTER |
A good knowledge of the language is essential. | ||
Levy $5 |
W125 | SINGING FOR PLEASURE | ADRIENNE COOPER |
Songs with melody and meaning. Songs that may still be sung with pleasure when we are not here any more.
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Class limit 20(more if they are really serious) | Levy $5 |
W126 | CHESS | DON FARNELL |
This is an opportunity for new players to learn chess and for those who haven't played for a while to refresh and improve their game. | ||
Class limit 12 |
WEDNESDAY SESSION 3 - 12.05
W131 | CIRCLE DANCING | KRISTA SANDS |
As the spirit takes me, we dance folk dances from a range of cultures as well as modern choreographies. Steps will be easy and tempo slow to moderate. We mostly dance singly in a circle, hence circle dancing. If you have two left feet don't worry, the dances are adaptable. | ||
Class limit 30 |
W132 | WAR AND PEACE | JOAN CARR |
Let's get our teeth into a BIG book! We will read a section each week, discuss it and then watch the relevant scenes of the movie. Copies of the book are available at second hand bookshops. | ||
W133 | PLAY READING | TONY MANLEY & ANN BROWN |
We will read plays known and not so well known. The emphasis is on sharing and enjoyment. NO experience needed. If anyone enrols for this as well as another play reading group, well have different plays. | ||
Class limit 10 |
W134 | ESPERANTO | ROBERT BUDZUL |
Esperanto is spoken in more than 100 countries which enables easy communication between people of different languages. There are only 16 rules of grammar - none of which have exceptions - which makes it an easy language to learn in a short time. | ||
W135 | FACING THE MUSIC | CHRIS CARSON |
Presentation of recordings of classical music early to contemporary. Non-technical discussion and class participation. | ||
Class maximum 20 |