Clarence University of the Third Age |
| M311 | POPULATING AUSTRALIA | HELEN LAWRENCE |
| 50,000+ years ago, Australia was empty of people. The first humans to come here were boat people from Africa although most of their long trip involved overland treks. 20,000 years later they were in every state, using fire and altering their environment. | ||
| Class limit 15. | ||
| M312 | SIMPLY FUNDAMENTAL | DAVID LEAMAN |
| What makes an element? After assessing issues of uniqueness we will consider some biographies of the chemical elements. They are all around us – and we increasingly depend on their particular and often peculiar characters. The tale of discovery is also an old voyage. This course provides a mix of trivia, surprise, comedy and stupidity. It also carries information every citizen of the 21st century should be aware of. | ||
| M313 | HOUSE & PEOPLE OF EARLY HOBART | PAT JEFFERY (facilitator) |
| This course follows an earlier one which looked at houses in Davey Street. Different people will discuss their own houses or one they are interested in, with an emphasis on the Eastern shore. | ||
| Date | Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | Pat Jeffery | Westella |
| 23 Sep | Jude Mudaliar | Pitt Farm |
| 30 Sep | Wendy Andrew | Tranmuir and Claremont |
| 7 Oct | John Sargent | The Moorings |
| 14 Oct | Elizabeth Barsham | The Turning |
| 21 Oct | Miriam Cooper | Granny Rhodes |
| 28 Oct | Ian Duffy | Clarendon Vale |
| 4 Nov | Margaret Gardner | Pendle Hill/Blairlogie |
| 11 Nov | Patricia Corby | Oak Lodge |
| 18 Nov | Wendy Andrew | Schools of Clarence Plains |
| M314 | PAINTING – TWO SESSIONS | PAT OLDING (facilitator) |
| This is a self-led group with a different member introducing a new topic each week. New members are welcome in the second session and there will be a member there to assist them. We do venture into other mediums occasionally, such as pastels, scraperboard, coloured pencil and pencil sketching. | ||
| Class limit 15. | ||
| M315 | FRENCH INTERMEDIATE | HILARY FAWCETT |
| Focus on supported conversation with grammar tuition as required. Small, friendly group, high participation for each student. Content of course largely decided by class members, continuing members have preference but in vacancies occur new members may welcome. | ||
| Class limit 8. | Levy $5. | |
| M321 | 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. | ||
| M322 | REMARKABLE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN – 1st 5 weeks | MARGARET ROSE |
| At a time when Australian women are very much in the news let us look at some remarkable women who led the way. | ||
| M323 | ADVENTUROUS WOMEN – 2nd 5 weeks | JOAN CARR |
| Five adventurous women and some of their amazing feats – you may not have heard of them but you will not forget them! | ||
| M324 | FRENCH EXPLORERS IN AUSTRALIA | BARRY REYNOLDS |
| In the history of Australian coastal exploration the contribution by the French is often overlooked. We will look at achievements of Dufresne, la Perouse, Baudin and others. | ||
| M326 | COUNTRY DANCING | ALISON JONES |
| Easy pleasant dancing to great music. We enjoy ourselves. Try jigging instant of jogging. | ||
| M327 | ITALIAN | ROSANNE JOYCE |
| Magazine articles and discussions. Everyday conversation. | ||
| Class limit 6. | Levy $5 | |
| M331 | GERMAN CONVERSATION | SELF-DIRECTED |
| Members need to be fluent enough to understand the flow and to ask pertinent questions. | ||
| M332 | POT POURRI | KEITH HOEY |
| Ten different speakers will discuss their particular areas of expertise or interest. | ||
| Date | Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | Shelagh Shaw | Knowing your place |
| 23 Sep | Fiona Rowell | A non diet approach to weight management |
| 31 Sep | John McCrae | From Gregorian chant to gospel: 15 centuries of sacred music |
| 7 Oct | John Biggs | Changing universities: a memoir about Australian Academe |
| 14 Oct | Lindy Cleeland | The future of the CWA |
| 21 Oct | Gordon Bain | Huskies in Antarctica |
| 28 Oct | Liz Atkins | What the Maritime Museum is all about |
| 4 Nov | Anna Mackey | Hospice and palliative care: everyone's business |
| 11 Nov | Rick Perrin | Diving in Antarctica - 1982 |
| 18 Nov | Andrew McNeil | A geologist's life |
| M334 | PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS | ALLISON BENDER |
| a basic training course including colour design, mediums and applications. Students will need to provide their own materials which will be discussed at the first class. | ||
| Class limit 10. | ||
| M335 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
| Tai Chi is an effective art form that has been proven to relax and strengthen both the body and the mind, and is considered suitable for anyone of any age or physical capability. | ||
| Class limit 20. | Levy $2 | |
| M336 | BEGINNERS' MANDARIN CONVERSATION | TONY DOMIGAN |
| A beginner's introduction to Mandarin conversation. Simple conversation skills will be taught using the Pinyin tone system reinforced with some limited reading and writing skills. The course is suitable for people with little or no Mandarin experience. | ||
| Class limit 20. | ||
| W311 | POETRY READING | GRAEME LINDRIDGE |
| Read poems you like and the ones you remember. Recite any verses that tickle your fancy, or maybe a song, or a rhyme that you've written. | ||
| W312 | POT LUCK | MICKEY BENEFIEL (facilitator) |
| Ten speakers with a diverse range – Everything you always wanted to know about all the things you never knew you want to know about at all! How to stage a play, pipe organ repair, statistics and other lies, travel tips and traps. | ||
| Date | Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ||
| 25 Sep | ||
| 2 Oct | ||
| 9 Oct | ||
| 16 Oct | ||
| 23 Oct | ||
| 30 Oct | ||
| 6 Nov | ||
| 13 Nov | ||
| 20 Nov |
| W313 | GALLEYS | PETER STEVENSON |
| Galleys were used as water transport and particularly warships for well over 2000 years. The course will follow this history, and particularly look at the production line which built them for the Venetian Republic, enabling it to dominate the Mediterranean. | ||
| W314 | 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. | ||
| W315 | LEARN TO PLAY YOUR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT BY EAR | FRED AULD |
| This course will enable you to identify melody in terms of the scale, and to play tunes in your own way rather than wrestling with dots on paper. Students are required to participate. | ||
| Class limit 8. | ||
| W316 | MAH JONG | PRUE CRANE |
| Basic Australian Mah Jong. A game of Winds and Dragons. Very good for the mind and warding off Alzheimer's. | ||
| Class limit 16. | ||
| W321 | SINGING FOR PLEASURE | ADRIENNE COOPER & ESMA WOOLLEY |
| Variety of songs including classical, folk, art, songs from shows, sacred songs. | ||
| W323 | IMPRESSIONIST PAINTINGS (continued) – 1st 5 weeks | CECILIA WOOTTON |
| New members welcome. Artists Manet, Monet, Renoir, Pissaro and Gaugin and their work feature in the first lectures, then Seurat, van Gogh, Gaugin, Toulouse-Lautrec. No previous knowledge of Impressionists is necessary. | ||
| W324 | LIQUID HISTORY – 2nd 5 weeks | EILEEN LEVETT |
| I invite you to a company me on a trip down the most historical river in the world – the Thames. From source to sea, experience some momentous, historical and hysterical moments that this river is seen. | ||
| W327 | HUMAN EVOLUTION | ALBERT GOEDE |
| We will discuss the evolution of hominins from Ardipithecus to Lucy. the Hobbit and Piltdown Man. Early inventions such as the making of fire and tool technology, the first boat people and the development of herding and agriculture. | ||
| Class limit 40. | ||
| W325 | 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. | ||
| W326 | TAI CHI | MARY NEWMAN |
| Tai Chi is an effective art form that has been proven to relax and strengthen both the body and the mind, and is considered suitable for anyone of any age or physical capability. | ||
| Class limit 20. | Levy $2. | |
| W328 | GAMES, ETC | GRAEME LINDRIDGE |
| A rec room - Whatever happens happens - backgammon - cards - movies - ? ? ? | ||
| W331 | FACING THE MUSIC | CHRIS CARSON |
| Presentation of recordings of classical music early to contemporary. Non-technical discussion and class participation. | ||
| Class limit 20 | ||
| W332 | ARMCHAIR TRAVEL | MAUREEN DAVOREN (facilitator) |
| Ten different speakers will give illustrated talks with the aid of Powerpoint. | ||
| Date | Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | Genevieve Atkins | Volunteer Holidays |
| 25 Sep | Pat Olding | Lord Howe Island |
| 2 Oct | Frank Brown | USA |
| 9 Oct | Frank Brown | USA cont. |
| 16 Oct | Pru Bonhoham | Antartica and the Indian Ocean |
| 23 Oct | Rudi Lacker | Travel tips. Christmas markets in Europe |
| 30 Oct | Peter Sands | Camino cont. |
| 6 Nov | Jean Howes | Madiera to Athens |
| 13 Nov | Phillippa Roberts | South America |
| 20 Nov | Nola Polmear | Kokoda Trail |
| W333 | DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | RICHARD DAVOREN |
| Develop understanding of the essentials of good photography particularly using digital cameras. Exploring problems being experienced by students and finding solutions. | ||
| Class limit 12. | ||
| W334 | PLAY READING | DES COOPER |
| Enjoy losing yourself in reading the part of a different character. No experience necessary – just a voice! | ||
| Class limit 8. | ||
| W335 | CIRCLE DANCING | KRISTA SANDS |
| We will continue doing dances from different traditions, both old and new. No previous experience is necessary, and two left feet can be accommodated. | ||
| W336 | SPANISH | SELF-DIRECTED |
| This is a continuing cause is so new students should have a basic knowledge of language. | ||