Clarence University of the Third Age |
M211 | FRENCH | SELF DIRECTED |
A continuing class for existing students. | ||
M212 | WRITE YOU AUTOBIOGRAPHY | JENNY WILLIAMS |
A progressive and structured course for beginners and those who have already begun writing. Beginning, voice, point of view and tenses, characterisation, working with the senses, symbols and metaphors, dialogue, combining memories, structuring and composition, reviewing, self-editing, and publishing. | ||
Class minimum 8. |
M213 | ALL ABOUT BRIDGES | DAVID LEAMAN |
The story of that critical piece of infrastructure we know as a bridge from antiquity to the present day. This is a tale of genius, innovation and embarrassment which is often high art combined with economy and utility. Do not miss this! | ||
M214 | PAINTING | SELF DIRECTED |
A Continuation course. Participants will be encouraged to try a range of ideas using the versatile medium of watercolours. Gum trees - bush scenes, drawing with pastels, pen and ink. | ||
M215 | MIDDLEMARCH BY GEORGE ELIOT | JOAN CARR |
We will read this wonderful book and discuss it and watch some relevant scenes from the BBC production. Suggested course reading: Middlemarch | ||
MONDAY SESSION 2 - 10.55
M221 | GERMAN (CONVERSATIONAL) | HELEN LAWRENCE |
Not for beginners. This is an opportunity for German speakers to practise and for those with some knowledge of German to become more fluent. | ||
M222 | POT POURRI | PAT JEFFERY |
Nine different speakers will discuss their particular areas of expertise or interest. | ||
DATE | SPEAKER | TOPIC |
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21 June | Barry Reynolds | Norfolk Island |
28 June | Elizabeth Daley | Tasmanian Insects - pests or guests |
5 July | Graeme Lindridge | La Traviata |
12 July | Helen Lawrence | Homo who? |
19 July | Pat Olding | Animal Behaviour |
26 July | Andrew McNeill | |
4 August | Roy Goldfinch | Euthanasia |
11 August | Jean Howes | Travels in Syria |
18 August | Margaret Gardner | Otto Nordenskjold |
M223 | EUROPEAN ROYALTY 1840-1940 | JOHN HOOPER |
A look at the royalty of central & southern Europe
and their actions leading to the First World War and thus to their demise. Suggested course reading: Much available | ||
M224 | 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 or more. |
M225 | COUNTRY DANCING | MARY COWLING & BERNARD GILLAM |
Bush dancing and square dancing. The main emphasis will be on enjoying ourselves no prior skills required. | ||
M226 | ITALIAN | ROSANNE JOYCE |
A continuing course. Not for beginners. Conversation, a little grammar and reading short novels. | ||
Class limit 5 |
MONDAY SESSION 3 - 12.05
M231 | HOME AND AWAY | JOHN COLL & HEINZ VOJACEK |
Heinz will provide five vignettes about European travel & way of life - illus with maps. John will deal with a number of cities and life styles in which he has lived. | ||
Levy $2 |
M232 | BACKGAMMON | GRAEME LINDRIDGE |
Backgammon is an ancient game, easy to play, and quick (15 mins). As luck also effects the play a skilled player does not always beat a lesser player. Boards provided, or bring your own. | ||
M233 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
Tai Chi is a form of gentle exercise which increases one's well-being, helps one to develop better physical flexibility, deepens the breathing, supports greater concentration and allows easy relaxation. | ||
Class maximum 25 |
M234 | WINGS, WEIRD & WONDERFUL | TREVOR WEBB |
Strange and special aircraft either built or remaining as projects and associated projects that have been developed. Also examines the political and social situation in which these were developed. | ||
WEDNESDAY SESSION 1 - 9.30
W211 | THE HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC | NINA THOMAS |
Music will be played and explanations given. An opportunity to read the scores for some works as they are played. Briefly looks at the historical eras of classical music, the composers and the musical genres. The genres are linked to art works, architecture, events and people of the times. | ||
W212 | BOOK DISCUSSION BLEAK HOUSE | ROWENA MACKEAN |
Dickens' major novel Bleak House deals with many issues of his time - law and justice, poverty and crime, which still have relevance today. It is also a love story and a murder mystery, and contains some of Dickens' most sinister, funny and touching characters. We shall discuss, look at themes, plot & background. You will need your own copy of book. Fullers for paperback copies. | ||
W213 | CURRENT EVENTS (OLD AND NEW) | PATRICIA LOCKE |
Clouds, Unusual Tasmanian facts including Convict Railways, Port Davey, History, Humour, Caves, Travel to Norway, Turkey and Egypt and a little ESP (intuition, synchronicity, etc). | ||
W214 | SKETCHING FOR VISUAL JOURNAL | SELF DIRECTED |
Ever wished that you had kept a journal with sketches of your travels? This course will give you the confidence to keep a daily visual journal - a wonderful record of life! | ||
Class limit 14 | Levy $2 |
W215 | POETRY | JENNIFER LINE |
An informal course to share your favourite anthologies and read much-loved poetry. | ||
Class limit 15 |
WEDNESDAY SESSION 2 - 10.55
W221 | SINGING FOR PLEASURE | SELF DIRECTED |
Songs with melody and meaning. Songs that
may be sung when we are not here any more. | ||
Levy $5 |
W222 | HOW VICTORIAN BRITAIN CHANGED THE WORLD | MARGARET ROSE ET AL |
Seven tutors will demonstrate the various ways in which Victorian Britain affected people world-wide. | ||
W223 | THE FLYING ASPIDISTRA: ORWELL | PENNY COHEN |
Looks at George Orwell's life and why he wrote, as well as the turbulent times that he lived in that lead him to write the masterpieces of 'Animal Farm' and '1984' | ||
W224 | CHESS | SELF DIRECTED |
An opportunity for new players to learn chess and others to refresh and improve their game. | ||
Class limit 12 |
W225 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
Tai Chi is a universal medium for the cultivation of body, mind and spirit. It is for everyone, of all ages. Participants will need to bring their own mat/rug. | ||
Class limit 25 |
W226 | SPACE EXPLORATION MANNED & UNMANNED | PETER TAYLOR |
This is a continuing course and it traces the development of space flight, the first steps of humans into space and also the newest space missions and the scientific results flowing from them. | ||
WEDNESDAY SESSION 3 - 12.05
W231 | SPANISH | SELF DIRECTED |
This is a continuing course so new students should have a basic knowledge of the language. td> | ||
W233 | MATHS CAN BE FUN! | NOELA FOXCROFT |
If you don't believe it come along and be surprised. We'll start with a look at elementary algebra and go from there. Please bring an exercise book and ruler. | ||
W234 | PLAY READING | ANN BROWN |
A small group who read a variety of plays from
serious drama to comedy and farce. | ||
W234 | CIRCLE DANCING | KRISTA SANDS |
We will learn dances from a range of cultures, mostly western, as well as modern choreographies. Steps will be easy and tempo slow to moderate. If you have two left feet dont worry, the dances are adaptable. | ||
W236 | FACING THE MUSIC | CHRIS CARSON |
Presentation of recordings of classical music
early to contemporary. Non-technical discussion and class participation. | ||
Class maximum 20 |