Clarence University of the Third Age |
| M211 | WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? | BARRY CHAPMAN |
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How to use local records at the state Library and online databases to identify and record your ancestors,
their lives and times. To get the most from this course, it is preferable for attendees to have some computer
and internet search skills. | ||
| M212a | MARINE SCIENCE Wks 1-4 | JOHN COLL |
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The 4 lectures will cover the Origins of oceanic Reefs and the organisms
that create them; stories about Toxic marine animals and plants, and Drugs
from the sea. | ||
| M212b | DEATHS IN NEED OF EXPLANATION Wks 5-10 | DAVID LEAMAN |
| A consideration of the death of some historically significant individuals (as seen in retrospective) and the politics and suspects of the time. Consequences have often been important. | ||
| M213 | SPACE MISSIONS - PAST & PRESENT | PETER TAYLOR |
| We'll be digging into archived material to re-examine
some of the earlier missions such as Galileo, Stardust, Deep Impact. Also keeping up to date with the
latest information and images from space and science. | ||
| Class maximum 25 | ||
| M214 | PAINTING CONTINUATION | SELF DIRECTED - PAT OLDING (Facilitator) |
| This is a continuation class.
Participants will be encouraged to lead the class in
various methods of painting and drawing. The class will be able to experiment in
watercolour painting and enjoy working in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. As this
is a continuation class, no new members will be admitted at this stage. Names will
go on a list and if a vacancy occurs, they may be asked to join. | ||
| Class maximum 12 | ||
| M215 | POETRY READING | GRAEME LINDRIDGE |
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An informal course to share your favourite anthologies and read much-loved poetry. | ||
| M216 | FRENCH CONTINUATION | HILARY FAWCETT |
| PLEASE NOTE! THIS IS A CONTINUATION COURSE, WITH VACANCIES FROM TIME TO TIME FOR NEW MEMBERS. At present we expect there to be two vacancies. The group is capped at 8 members to allow for plenty of student participation. Most sessions are dominated by assisted discussions and conversations in French on a variety of themes and topics, as requested by the class, with grammatical tuition as the need arises. More fluent speakers needing a higher standard should consider the courses at Hobart U3A. It is a very friendly, mutually supportive group, with a great sense of humour. | ||
| Class maximum 8 | Levy $5 | |
| M221 | GERMAN (CONVERSATIONAL) | IRENE JEPSON |
| This is an ongoing class but we have room for others. All members need to be fluent enough to understand the flow of conversation and to ask pertinent questions. | ||
| M222 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | PETER STEVENSON |
| Origins, history and forms of English worldwide, uses and abuses.
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| Levy $2 | ||
| M223 | 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 15 | ||
| M224 | COUNTRY DANCING | ALISON JONES |
| We call this reel exercise and it is recommended for physical and mental health. We enjoy sharing dances from various traditions and sometimes the stories or music behind them. | ||
| M225 | ITALIAN | ROSANNE JOYCE |
| A continuing course, not for beginners.
Conversation, a little grammar and reading short novels. | ||
| Class maximum 5 | Levy $5 | |
| M231 | FORBIDDEN TERRITORY | HELEN LAWRENCE with input from PETER STEVENSON |
| Historical mysteries and holy fibs. From Hunter-gatherers to the Enlightenment and beyond. Teasing out the truth from the web of intrigue and propaganda. | ||
| 1. | Hunter-gatherers and the early urban landscape Nature worship, Sun worship, Mithraism and the Jews |
| 2. | Form Persians & Greeks to Mediæval Christians Plato, Aristotle, Empodocles, Galen — Gnostics & Cathars |
| 3. | The Muslim World View Peter Stevenson |
| 4. | The Muslims (continued) Peter Stevenson |
| 5. | Renaissance Views Copernicus, Galileo, Descartes, Voltaire |
| 6. | 18th century questioning Erasmus Darwin, Cuvier, Lamark |
| 7. | Charles Darwin and the Victorians Climate of opinion — deism and curate-naturalists |
| 8. | USA: George McCready Price v Ronald Fisher & Sewell Wright Seeds of creationism v Statistics, genetic drift, inbreeding |
| 9. | DNA: the wealth of information it supplies |
| 10. | Creationism — will it oust Science? The secrets of education |
| M232 | POT POURRI | JANE HALL (Coordinator) |
| Ten different speakers will discuss their particular areas of expertise or interest. | ||
| DATE | SPEAKER | TOPIC |
| 27 June | Di Carter | Healthy Brain Project (Menzies Centre) |
| 4 July | Margaret Traynor | Delta Society - Therapy dogs NB This will be a shorter than normal session |
| 11 July | Anna Folkerts | Images From a Poor Country (Bangladesh) |
| 18 July | Phil Watkins | Intro to Astronomy - What's in the Sky Tonight? |
| 25 July | Tasmania Police | Home Safety and Security etc |
| 1 Aug | Frank Brown | Map Reading |
| 8 Aug | David Leaman | Missing Books of the Bible |
| 15 Aug | Tony Sprent | Aids for People With Disabilities |
| 22 Aug | Narelle Byatt | Stroke Prevention |
| 29 Aug | Still Gardening Representative | No Dig Gardening/Gardening in Pots |
| M233 | BIRDS & ART - SHIPS & ART | MICKEY BENEFIEL & PAT OLDING |
| Ships and birds in the arts and history. Mickey is a sailor and a volunteer at the Maritime Museum. Pat is mad about birds and art. | ||
| M235 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
| Tai Chi is an effective art form that has been proven to strengthen both body and mind and is considered suitable for anyone of any age. | ||
| Class limit 20 | Levy $2 | |
| M236 | CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH | ROBERT HUGHES |
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Students should have a basic knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary
and be willing to speak in French. | ||
| Class limit 12 | Levy $2 | |
| W211 | CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS | FRANK BROWN |
| Considered by some to
be a total waste of time, they are actually one of the best time wasters on
the planet, ideal for airport lounges, long bus trips and as an ideal
accompaniment to a cuppa. These puzzles are one of the best mental workouts
you can give your brain. Requirements for course are pencil, eraser and
twisted sense of humour. | ||
| Levy $3 | ||
| W212 | PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE DIGITAL AGE | GRAEME WOOTTON |
| This course will cover most aspects of digital still photography from choosing the best camera for your purposes; understanding its basic operation; general camera technique; compositional considerations; computer image adjustment; emailing photos; through to printing your images at home or displaying them on an HD television or projector. | ||
| Class maximum 12 | Levy $3 | |
| W213 | ARMCHAIR TRAVEL | KEITH HOEY (Coordinator) |
| Ten different travellers will tell their stories
and show their photos of destinations many and various. | ||
| Date | Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 29/6/11 | Joan Carr | Camping in Canada and the US - 10,000 miles in 51 days |
| 6/7/11 | Pat Olding | New Zealand North Island - Loos to Lahars |
| 13/7/11 | Howard Thomas | Istanbul - Greek and Roman Cities |
| 20/7/11 | Ian Duffy | Farce, Food, France, Finance |
| 27/7/11 | Robert Hughes | My Impressions of the United States of America |
| 3/8/11 | John McRae | Spirituality in Spain, France, and Scotland |
| 10/8/11 | Jean Howes | Modern Iran |
| 17/8/11 | Pat Jeffery | Travel in Turkey |
| 24/8/11 | Josie McRae | Nepal and Habitat for Humanity |
| 31/8/11 | Patricia Locke | (Patricia is travelling to Iceland to gather information for this talk) |
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Dear U3A Members, As a first time coordinator for this course, I have been very impressed by the topics chosen by the presenters, and by their willingness to participate in the course. The travel stories cover a time span of approximately forty two years from the first presenter, to the last presenter. I am looking forward to the presentations and hope that the course is both informative and engaging. | ||
| W214 | SKETCHING & DRAWING | SELF DIRECTED |
| Come and join a group of enthusiastic people to follow a passion of sketching and drawing. New members to the group are welcome. | ||
| Levy $5 | ||
| W215 | MAH-JONG | DON CLAYTON |
| Mah Jong is a Chinese gambling game played with 144 tiles in 3 suits plus winds and dragons. It has been altered to make a `Western' game. It keeps the mind active because you may have to change said mind several times during a game. | ||
| Class limit is 4 new members (beginners) - 5 or 6 at a pinch! | ||
| W221 | SINGING | NINA THOMAS |
| Songs with melody and meaning. New members welcome. | ||
| W222 | BRITAIN IN THE 1300s | MARGARET ROSE & JOHN HOOPER |
| A look at a middle medieval century in England - and would you have liked to be there? | ||
| W223 | 2020 VISION | FRANK BROWN |
| Eight tutors describing the lead up to the present in their area of interest and their personal predictions for the next few years till 2020. Peter Stevenson, Rowena MacKean, Ian Duffy, Joan Carr, David Leaman, Mickey Benefiel, Peter Read and Shannon Rose will put their reputations on the line. Bring along your own thoughts and see how different yours are from theirs. | ||
| W224 | CHESS | ROD BILSON |
| An opportunity to learn this ancient and thought-provoking board game - the only game where chance plays no part - or to refresh and improve your skills. | ||
| W225 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
| Tai Chi is an effective art form that has been proven to strengthen both body and mind and is considered suitable for anyone of any age. | ||
| Class limit 20 | Levy $2 | |
| W226 | TASMANIA OVER 5 GENERATIONS | JOHN BIGGS |
| We see Tasmanian politics
unroll respectively through the jaundiced eyes of
a hell-fire and brimstone temperance preacher, an inventor frustrated by
bureaucracy, a true-blue upright patriot, a disappointed musician and
schoolteacher, and a carping academic returning after a long absence to
present day Tasmania. For a moment there he thought he was returning to his
great-great-grandfather's Van Diemen's Land. | ||
| W231 | FACING THE MUSIC | CHRIS CARSON |
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Presentation of recordings of classical
music early to contemporary. Non-technical discussion and class participation. Christian was born in Aldeburgh England. He has been a radio broadcaster for 14 years on 96.1 FM 'Classical Sounds'. He is a bass baritone and has sung solo roles in opera, oratorio and on ABC radio. | ||
| Class limit 20 | ||
| W232 | HISTORY & FOLKLORE | WAYNE SMITH |
| Course description. | ||
| W233 | SPANISH | SELF DIRECTED |
| This is a continuing course so new students should have a basic knowledge of the language. | ||
| W234 | BACKGAMMON | GRAEME LINDRIDGE |
| Backgammon is an ancient game yet still played world-wide. It is easy to play, and is a quick game (15-20 mins). Though it is skillful, all levels of skill can enjoy it. The rolls of the dice add a bit of luck to the play (not too much, not too little, just the right amount!) such that a strong player does not always beat a lesser player. Boards provided, or bring your own. | ||
| W235 | LINE DANCING | JILL CANTON |
| Dance movements for the hips, ankles and the mind. The dances are easy and not fast, it is geared for seniors. | ||
| W236 | PLAY READING | SONDRA TAYLOR & TONY MANLEY |
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This course is for people who enjoy being part of a cast at the reading stage only.
We read serious drama. English farce and Australian plays. No experience necessary. | ||
| Class limit 10 | ||