| W131 | FACING THE MUSIC | CHRIS CARSON |
 Presentation of recordings of classical music, early to contemporary. Non-technical discussion and class participation. | ||
| Class limit 20. | ||
Clarence University of the Third Age |
| M111 | BOOK CLUB | PATRICIA CORBY & JOAN CARR |
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Those who like books and are interested in sharing those they enjoy or even talking about those they
have disliked will be most welcome to join this group. The sessions will be run by members participating
and sharing rather than tutor directed. Patricia is an ex-school teacher who taught secondary students F2F and both secondary & primary online. She loves reading and discussing books. Joan is an ex-teacher also who loves books and talking about books. | ||
| Class limit 25. | ||
| M112 | ABOUT LIFE | DAVID LEAMAN |
| My version of the history of life on Earth. Better than Fortey's, more accurate than Attenborough (if not as well illustrated). Not to be missed. Biological and philosophical issues discussed. | ||
| M113 | CURRENT TRENDS IN EDUCATION: LOCAL, NATIONAL & GLOBAL | GORDON GOWARD (Coordinator) |
| Learn more about current trends in education from leading staff from the University of Tasmania. Topics will range across a broad spectrum of issues currently affecting both the secondary and higher education sectors. Lectures will include discussions around the growing prevalence of open education resources, trends in global student mobility, innovations in science and maths education, the role of Universities in regional development and strategies to widen higher education participation in Tasmania. | ||
| M114 | PAINTING – TWO SESSIONS | JANETTE FAGAN (Facilitator) |
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This is a self directed course. Various media may be used - watercolours, acrylic paint, pencil, pen & ink, pastels.
Class members take turns in presenting a subject and the preferred medium. Session 1 is a continuation. New members
will be welcome in session 2 where current members will be on hand to offer assistance. Janette Fagan: An enthusiastic amateur. | ||
| Class limit 15. | ||
| M121 | 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. | ||
| M122 | HISTORY OF PALESTINE | JOHN HOOPER |
| A look at the claims on Palestine from 3000BC. Particularly at the Jewish claims. John says of himself: Soldier, police officer, public servant (which I suppose the first 2 are?) | ||
| M123 | DARWIN'S ANTIPODEAN CREW | HELEN LAWRENCE |
| Four 'naturalists' sailed round the world to Australia and/or Indonesia in the 1800s; Darwin, Hooker, Huxley and Wallace. We follow their journeys and their science. Peter Stevenson will be taking 2 sessions on details of the ships they sailed on. | ||
| M124 | PAINTING CONTINUATION FROM SESSION ONE | |
| M125 | LINE DANCING | JILL CANTON |
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Learn to dance and have fun. It's good for the mind and body and you won't fall asleep in my class. Jill has been doing line dancing for over 20 years and has been teaching it for 14 years. | ||
| Class Limit 24 | ||
| M126 | ITALIAN | ROSANNE JOYCE |
| This term we are acting out a short comedy. | ||
| Class limit 5. | Levy $5 | |
| M131 | GERMAN CONVERSATION | IRENE JEPSON |
| Members need to be fluent enough to understand the flow and to ask pertinent questions. | ||
| M132 | POT POURRI | CHRIS WATTS & MIKE PRICE |
| Nine different speakers will discuss their particular areas of expertise or interest. | ||
| Date | Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Bernard Lloyd | Hobart Water Supply – A History |
| 24 Mar | Christina Nebel | Cloud Seeding |
| 31 Mar | Sandra Wright | Stroke Foundation – An Overview |
| 7 Apr | Chando Steiner | fats, Oils, Omegas, Cholesterol |
| 14 Apr | Larissa Bartlett | Menzies Reasearch Institute Tasmania – An Overview |
| 21 Apr | EASTER BREAK | |
| 28 Apr | Ian Duffy | Is Wind Power Viable? |
| 5 May | Peter Stevenson | The Future of Nuclear Power |
| 12 May | Les Wood | Mount Kenya Rescue – Winners & Losers |
| 19 May | Steve Hodge | UN Military Observer Group – Iran – Iraq |
| M133 | AS TIME GOES BY | JANE HALL |
| A broad look at how the human body works, the systems and
major organs, how aging affects this function and can we slow these effects down? I hope to keep this light hearted as well as informative. No "body" needs to get really serious about this topic! | ||
| M134 | BEGINNING PAINTING | 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. | ||
| M135 | 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. | ||
| Class limit 20. | Levy $2 | |
| M136 | ESPERANTO | ROBERT BUDZUL |
| Esperanto is an easy language to learn. It has only 16 rules of grammar - none of which have exceptions. Esperanto has also proven to be a good foundation for learning languages in general. | ||
| W111 | MAH JONG | JAN CHIPMAN |
| Play and/or learn Mah Jong | ||
| Class limit 20 but only 8 beginners. | ||
| W112 | CHURCHILL FELLOWS | PATRICIA CORBY |
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The course will focus on Churchill Fellows, both male and female, from Tasmania and a couple maybe from Interstate.
The reasons behind their fellowships, how these impacted on each fellow and their community and what has developed
subsequently will be presented. Patricia is herself a Churchill Fellow as well as being the Secretary of the Tasmanian Churchill Fellows' Association. She has connections with Fellows Australia-wide. | ||
| Date | Fellow(s) | Fellowship Topic & Year |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Intro Dr Trevor Beard presented by Patricia | Hydatids & Salt 1966 |
| 19 Mar | Gemma Webberley | Maintaining House Museums 2008 |
| 26 Mar | Dr Philip Thomson | Medical History and Pharmacy displays 1995 |
| 2 Apr | Elizabeth Russel-Arnott (Richardson) | Natural History Illustration 1984 |
| 9 Apr | Graeme Corney | Conservation of Heritage Fabric 2000 |
| 16 Apr | Travis Tiddy | Post-industrial sites for community development/geo-tourism opportunities 2010 |
| 21 Apr | EASTER BREAK | |
| 30 Apr | Alex Jerrim | Motor Cycle Training 1985 |
| 7 May | Don Marshall - presented by Patricia | Restoration and operation of historic locomotives -Puffing Billy Railway 1986 |
| 14 May | Sally Dakis | Cherry Farming 2005 |
| 21 May | TBA | details to follow |
| W113 | LANGUAGES | PETER STEVENSON |
| A study of Language, based on "Human Language" – a great course disc by John McWhorter. Half an hour of John, followed by notes by me and discussion. Whole disc will be available for borrowing ( 36 1/2 hours) at the end of the term. | ||
| 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 | MORE COMPOSERS, POETS & PERFORMERS | SHEILA SPARGO |
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This course will present a selection of the work of (mainly) Australian poets, composers, singers and ballet dancers,
in a combination of music, slides and video, including some beautiful Tasmanian landscape photography by the late Trevor Spargo. Sheila is a trained soprano whose hobbies are video-making, photography and trying to write poetry. | ||
| W121 | SINGING FOR PLEASURE | ADRIENNE COOPER & ESMA WOOLLEY |
| Our happy choir continues. We have 6 men and many ladies. More welcome. | ||
| Levy $5 | ||
| W123 | BIRDS WITHOUT WINGS | EILEEN LEVETT |
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The development of modern-day Turkey:
Share the insight into a lost society - the collapsing Ottoman Empire - where the older traditions
of mutual respect and tolerance were replaced by the pressures of modern nationalism and war; the
after-effects of which are felt to this day. Experience the bitter struggles between Greeks and
Turks through literature, memoirs, interviews and historical research. | ||
| W127 | MARITIME MUSEUM | REX COX |
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An overview of the development of Hobart's port over two centuries, and its close association with the city.
We will look particularly at the trades and industries that it has served and the great variety of ships that
have called. Rex say, "I have been interested in ships and the Port of Hobart from an early age, when I used to accompany my father to the waterfront at weekends to look at the "apple boats". I started photographing ships in the port in 1960 and still try to obtain a photograph of every vessel that calls. I joined the Maritime Museum in 1985, and now enjoy being a Life Member as well as an active volunteer, particularly with visiting schools and tour groups. My career was with Customs for nearly 35 years and I'm presently involved in completing the manuscript of a book on famous and interesting ships that have visited Hobart over two centuries." | ||
| W124 | SPANISH | SELF-DIRECTED |
| This is a continuing cause is so new students should have a basic knowledge of language. | ||
| W125 | 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. | |
| W126 | HISTORY & EXPLORATION OF MARS | ALBERT GOEDE |
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Exploration history and physical nature of Mars. We examine the famous canals, prospects of life,
evidence for glaciers and running water and the prospects of colonizing the planet. Albert ia a retired lecturer from the School of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Tasmania. Hobbies are bush walking, digital photography, especially of wildflowers and aboriginal art as well as gardening. | ||
| Class limit 40. | ||
| W131 | FACING THE MUSIC | CHRIS CARSON |
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Presentation of recordings of classical music, early to contemporary. Non-technical discussion and class participation. | ||
| Class limit 20. | ||
| W132 | ARMCHAIR TRAVEL | JAN GREIG |
| Ten different speakers will give illustrated talks with the aid of Powerpoint. | ||
| Date | Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Richard Davoren | A Virgin's Cruise – 41 days at sea |
| 19 Mar | Jenny Williams | Vora – Ude and Moscow |
| 26 Mar | Philippa Roberts | Driving West Coast – USA |
| 2 Apr | Mervyn Kershaw | The Arctic |
| 9 Apr | Pru Bonham | Denmark |
| 16 Apr | Nola Polmear | Kokoda Trail |
| 21 Apr | EASTER BREAK | |
| 30 Apr | Alex Nicholson | TBA |
| 7 May | Mervyn Kershaw | Norway |
| 14 May | Rudi Jacker | Christmas Markets in Europe |
| 21 May | Joan Carr | Ireland – Scotland |
| W133 | YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER | FRANK BROWN |
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There are many events, people or developments that have had a great impact on our world. You might
know a little about them, but we consider there are some that You Should Know Better! 10 experienced people handpicked for spread of interests, skill as presenters and good looks. | ||
| Date | Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Frank Brown | Scientists |
| 19 Mar | Joan Carr | Autism and Temple Grandin |
| 26 Mar | Peter Read | Battles |
| 2 Apr | Mickey Benefiel | GFC |
| 19 Mar | Dave Leaman | Renaissance |
| 16 Apr | Margaret Rose | Sakagawea |
| 23 Apr | No Class | |
| 30 Apr | John Coll | Science |
| 7 May | Ian Duffy | Communications |
| 14 May | Peter Stevenson | Earth's Interior |
| 21 May | Pat Jeffrey | Osmiridium |
| Emergency | Frank Brown | Myths and Mistakes |
| W134 | PLAY READING | TONY MANLEY |
| Enjoy losing yourself in reading the part of a different character. No experience necessary – just a voice! | ||
| Class limit 8. | ||
| W135 | CIRCLE DANCING | ANGELA TAMAYO & MICHIKO GOUGH |
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Angela will take the first 5 weeks with a focus on Balkan dance. These dances are easy and enjoyable.
Exotic rhythms that get you moving. Michiko will take the last 5 weeks with a focus on simple Israeli
dancing. These are simple but enjoyable dances in a circle or in a couple. No partner needed. Let's
enjoy beautiful music and a variety of steps. Angela has been dancing for about 30 years. She has attended seminars in Bulgaria and Macedonia and has taught Adult education classes. Michiko was born in Tokoyo, Japan. Went to Israel for teachers course. Has been dancing for over 35 years and teaching dance for 8 years in Western Australia. | ||
| W125 | CHESS | MERV KERSHAW |
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The aim of the course is to assist new and those familiar with the game to better understand the
beauty of the game and to encourage improvement to all with the main aim of enjoyment coupled with
social interaction. Merv has played chess at various levels for a number of years (more than he likes to count). He started playing at high school, later with the Hobart chess club and correspondence chess with the Correspondence Chess League of Australia and has played in many chess tournaments and championships. | ||
| Class limit 8. | ||