Clarence University of the Third Age |
M111 | WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? | BARRY CHAPMAN |
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. | ||
M112 | HISTORIC SIGHTS/SITES | DAVID LEAMAN |
Scenery and history can combine to yield a rich yarn. Meet past and present in China, Britain, U.S.A., and Switzerland. There are some interesting stories and enticing views. | ||
M113 | SPACE EXPLORATION | PETER TAYLOR |
Sky and Space - From our Solar System to Deep Space. This term will
again cover recent updates, some space oddities and news covering
items of interest. Peter was an explainer at the NASA Deep Space Tracking Centre at Tidbinbilla outside of Canberra. The work there helped to enhance Peter’s interest in astronomy and space exploration. | ||
M114 | PAINTING CONTINUATION | SELF DIRECTED - PAT OLDING (Facilitator) |
This is a continuation class. New people are welcome to join for session 2. We do not have a tutor but a facilitator. | ||
Class maximum 18 |
M115 | FRENCH *CONTINUATION | HILARY FAWCETT |
Focus on supported conversation – grammar tuition as required. Small, friendly group, high participation for each student. Content of course largely decided by class members, but please note, it is not a 'French for Tourists' class. | ||
M121 | 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. | ||
M126 | ITALIAN | ROSANNE JOYCE |
A continuing course, not for beginners. Conversation, a little grammar and reading short novels. | ||
Class maximum 5 | Levy $5 |
M123 | THE SUN KING | BARRY REYNOLDS |
the life, times and loves of Europe's longest reigning monarch, King Louis XIV of France. | ||
M124 | 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 |
M114 | PAINTING CONTINUATION FROM SESSION ONE | |
M125 | COUNTRY DANCING | ALISON JONES |
We move to music, dancing or walking to our own ability and enjoy working out patterns, hearing history and making friends. | ||
Class limit 24 |
M126 | ROMAN BRITAIN | MARGARET ROSE & JOHN HOOPER |
A look at the Romans landing in Britain and what they got up to in 400 years. | ||
M131 | THE SHAPE OF THE EARTH — PART 2 | ALBERT GOEDE |
Continues the theme of discovering why the surface of the Earth looks the way it does. We will look at the nature of precipitation and running water and why it has shaped such a variety of channels. | ||
M132 | POT POURRI | JANE HALL (Coordinator) |
Different speakers will discuss their particular areas of expertise or interest. | ||
Date | Speaker | Topic |
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19th Mar | Margaret Gardner | The Voyage of the Ayesha |
26th Mar | Pene Snashall | RHH Re-development |
2nd Apr | Cancer Council Tas. | Being Sunsmart |
16th Apr | Tasmania Police | Scams |
23rd Apr | Barry Stephens | Modern Banking |
30th Apr | Vanessa Goodwin | Cycle Sri Lanka |
7th May | Estelle Aiken | Hearing Awareness |
14th May | Glaucoma Australia | Detection, effects and management of Glaucoma |
21st May | Mark Fountain | The Botanical Gardens - A Significant History, an Exciting Future |
M133 | FIVE CENTURIES OF CRIME & PUNISHMENT | EILEEN LEVETT |
A peek into the ‘dark’ side of England's historical psyche. We will look at factors which have shaped crime and punishment in England from Mediaeval to Early Modern times. | ||
M134 | HAVE YOUR SAY | MICKEY BENEFIEL |
Participating session members will be invited to select/nominate a topic
which they will lead during the semester. Each week the nominated person will
act as moderator to start the debate on their chosen topic. An attendance maximum of 17 will be enrolled to ensure that everyone gets a chance to HAVE YOUR SAY. | ||
Maximum 17. |
Date | Leader | Topic |
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19th Mar | Mickey Benefiel | Taxation |
26th Mar | Frank Brown | Australian Republic |
2nd Apr | John Coll | Water |
16th Apr | Joan Carr | Euthanasia |
23rd Apr | Peter Read | The War in Afghanistan |
30th Apr | Graeme Lindridge | Gambling Pre-Commitment |
7th May | TBA | TBA |
14th May | Pat Olding | The English Language |
21st May | Joan Carr | Ageing |
M135 | 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 |
M136 | THE AMAZING FLAME OF SCIENCE | HELEN LAWRENCE |
Science has consistently taught us about our world ever since Greek and Roman times. But it has been less successful in convincing us where we came from until quite recently. Find out the ins and outs of how this all happened! | ||
W111 | POETRY READING | GRAEME LINDRIDGE |
Read and listen to much loved poetry or recite ones you remember from way back when. Share your anthologies and favourite poems, including your own, in a friendly informal atmosphere. | ||
W112 | LET’S GET PHYSICAL | IAN DUFFY |
In this final instalment of the trilogy that started with 'The Crooked Road' we review and extend the revolution in physics. From pendulum clocks to atomic clocks, from x-rays to PET scans, from nuclear weapons to nuclear energy, we explore how all that knowledge was harnessed. Archival images, video clips, and animated graphics with sound will paint the picture. | ||
W113 | QUEEN VICTORIA | JOHN HOOPER |
A detailed look at Queen Victoria and the people around her. John's background is Army, Police, Local Government and he has a great interest in History. | ||
W114 | 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 |
W115 | MAH-JONG | PRUE CRANE |
Basic Western Mar-jong, a Chinese game of winds and dragons. No more than 4 learners but experienced players are welcome. Bring your own set if you have one. | ||
W121 | SINGING FOR PLEASURE | ADRIENNE COOPER & ESMA WOOLLEY |
Songs with melody and meaning. New members welcome. | ||
W122 | MUSEUM MASTERPIECES – THE LOUVRE | CECILIA WOOTTON |
One of the Great Courses series, this course consists of 12 lectures on DVD dealing with aspects of the Louvre – the history, the architecture, and the origins of the collection as well is lectures on many of the artists represented. | ||
W123 | GEOLOGY OF AUSTRALIA | PETER STEVENSON |
A short course in Geology, then Australia and Tasmania from 4.5 billion years ago. | ||
Levy $2 |
W124 | CHESS | MERV KERSHAW |
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. | ||
W125 | 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 |
W126 | EARLY C20TH WRITERS | NOELA FOXCROFT |
The course looks at the life and times of some of Australia's most noted authors at the early part of the 20th Century. | ||
W131 | FACING THE MUSIC | CHRIS CARSON |
Presentation of recordings of classical music early to contemporary. Non-technical discussion and class participation. | ||
Class limit 20 |
W132 | THE GENTEEL SLAVERY OF GOVERNESSING | PENNY COHEN |
Who were the governesses? What were the circumstances that caused a genteel person to take employment as a governess? We look at the social history and at some novels and stories which feature governesses. These include Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre and her sister Anne’s Agnes Grey, as well as My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin and Edith Wharton's The Buccaneers. | ||
Class limit 12-15. |
W133 | ARMCHAIR TRAVEL | JOAN CARR |
Travel the world with different speakers to some unusual places without leaving the comfort of your own chair. | ||
W134 | PLAY READING | DES COOPER |
Enjoy losing yourself in reading the part of a different character. No experience necessary – just a voice! | ||
Class limit 8 |
W135 | CIRCLE DANCING | KRISTA SANDS |
We will dance dances from different traditions, both old and new. No previous experience is necessary, and two left feet can be accommodated. Steps are easy, pace slow to moderate, taking into account various ailments some of us, including yours truly, have accumulated over the years. | ||