Course List 2nd Semester 2007 - Sydney U3A

U3A 

The University of the Third Age 

Sydney U3A 

Calendar & Course List 

Second Semester 2007 

(July - December) 

The University of the Third Age offers all 

seniors a variety of opportunities to use 

their knowledge, skills and experience and 

to acquire new ones in an informal, friendly 

atmosphere 

Sydney U3A Incorporated 

PO Box R1766, Royal Exchange, NSW 1225 

Phone: 02 9252 2033 Fax: 02 9252 2339 

Email: sydu3a@telpacifi c.com.au 

Website: www.sydneyu3a.org

IMPORTANT – Please Read! 

• Members of Sydney U3A may join courses in any region. 

• You must book for all courses unless indicated otherwise. 

• To book into a course, contact the Booking Secretary: on 

the phone number provided. If no Secretary: or other 

contact is listed, contact the Course Leader. 

• Don’t procrastinate - book early to avoid disappointment, 

as many classes fill quickly. 

• Don’t enrol in more courses than you can possibly go to. If 

you have booked into a course and later decide not to 

proceed with it, please advise the booking person so that 

others may enrol. 

• Creative Writing courses are in great demand - please do 

not book into more than one of these. 

• If courses are fully booked the Course Secretary: or Leader: 

will keep a waiting list which will be reviewed at intervals. 

• Note that most courses are fortnightly, but some (mainly 

languages) are weekly. A few meet less frequently. 

• A planning calendar is provided on the back page as an aid 

to choosing fortnightly courses. 

• Many courses include a small fee for materials or use of 

equipment. If this is greater than $5 for a 10 session course, 

the amount will be specified in the course description. 

• In the case of problems, contact the Regional Course 

Coordinator or nominated Venue Coordinator – however 

Course & Venue Coordinators will NOT take bookings for 

courses. 

Members are asked to wear their name badges at all meetings and courses 

SYDNEY U3A Incorporated 

U3A operates in many countries to provide low-cost intellectual 

stimulation for people in active retirement. There are no formal 

entrance requirements and no examinations. It is self-supporting 

and run by its members. 

The Calendar is published twice a year (January/June) by Sydney 

U3A Incorporated. 

Editor: John Pettett 

Compiler: Elizabeth Torok 

Design & Typesetting: Southwood Press 

Sydney U3A, Suite 102, 15-17 Young Street, Sydney. 2000. 

Postal Address: PO Box R1766, Royal Exchange, NSW 1225 

Phone: 9252 2033 Fax 9252 2339 

Email: sydu3a@telpacific.com.au 

SydneyU3A website: www.sydneyu3a.org 

Office Hours: 10:00 – 1:00 

Monday to Friday 

Sydney U3A Office Bearers 

President Don Beresford 9331 3070 

VP (Education) John Yates 9410 3960 

VP (Communications) 

Treasurer John Dalton 9416 5780 

Secretary Margaret Smith 9520 7323 

Office Manager Margaret Lanigan 9960 3603 

Regional Presidents 

Harbourside North President Lesley Duffi ll 9969 9546 

Upper North President Clarice Bradbury 9415 6653 

Manly & Peninsula President Bruce Burns 9971 1753 

Eastern President Joe Albert 9360 1052 

Greater Western President Margaret Dowell 9630 6171 

Inner West President Barbara Caldicott 9719 2151 

Endeavour President Coral Hesford 9543 0809 

ENQUIRIES: 

General Enquiries should normally be directed to the Central Office 

(9252 2033). 

Enquiries about regional activities and courses should be made to 

the above regional representatives. 

A Supplementary Calendar and Course List will be published in 

August 2007, in the Bulletin. 

The next full Course List will be issued in January, 2008. 

Sydney U3A Calendar is printed and mailed by: Southwood Press 

CONTENTS 

NOTICES 

SYDNEY U3A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ! . . . . . . . . . 2 

ENDEAVOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

INNER WEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

GREATER WESTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

EASTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

HARBOURSIDE NORTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

PLEASE NOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

EDITORIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

COURSE LIST 

EASTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

ENDEAVOUR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

GREATER WEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

HARBOURSIDE NORTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

INNER WEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 

MANLY AND PENINSULA . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

UPPER NORTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 

PLANNING CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 

NEW MEMBERS REGISTRATION FORM. . 31 

2 Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - 2nd Semester 2007

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

Semester 2, 2007 

ENDEAVOUR REGION 

THE ENDEAVOUR 

ANNUAL LUNCHEON 

Will be held on 

Wednesday 29th August 2007 

All members of Endeavour Region U3A 

past and present welcome. 

Please let your Course Leader:know if 

you will attend. 

Endeavour Region 

Occasional Address 

Sutherland United Services Club 

IRAQ AND IRAN 

A PRESENTATION 

BY GWEN NAY 

The presentation will include an 

illustrated account of our travels in 

these countries in 2001 and 2002 and 

include a brief overview of the history 

of the region, especially since World 

War One. From this, some insights 

may be drawn regarding the current 

situatIon with its bitter hatreds – ethnic 

religious and tribal – which are tearing 

at the heart of Iraq. 

Where: United Services Club, 

7 East Parade, Sutherland 

When: Tuesday 31st July, 10:15 – 12:15 

Cost: $2 at the door 

No booking required 

LIFE’S PATHWAYS AND 

CROSSROADS 

The discussion is based on a life cycle 

model with emphasis on decisions 

made in several transition periods. 

These decisions determine how we 

spend our years in retirement. Special 

emphasis is placed on the weighted 

value of a number of events occurring 

during most of our lives. Many of us 

make decisions which are based on 

impulse rather than reason. Some 

misconceptions of the ageing process 

will be highlighted. Paul d’Arbon’s 

extensive medical career and his specialisations 

give him a unique insight 

into this subject. 

Leader: Paul d’Arbon 

Where: Newington Community Centre 

Avenue of Europe 

Newington 

When: Tuesday 14 August 

10:30-12:30 

Bookings: Barbara Sheer 9647 1212 

INNER WEST REGION 

SPRING PICNIC 

IN THE PARK 

TOUR OF 

PENRITH LAKES SCHEME 

AND HISTORIC CHURCH 

Approx. 3 hours duration 

Wednesday 3rd October 2007 

Bus pick up from Penrith station 

10:00am, north side. 

(Country train from Central at 8:55am 

will get you to Penrith at 9:45am.) 

Bookings essential – first 50. 

Phone Bobby Kersten 9686 8579, 

not before 19th September, 

between 7 & 8 pm. 

No cost. Light refreshments included. 

The Historical Animal Quarantine Reserve 

Speaker on the History – Margaret Roberts 

City of Canada Bay Library 

End of Spring Street, Abbotsford 

Friday 14th September 2007, from 12:30pm 

Enjoy meeting old friends – new friends in this verdant idyll on the edge of the 

Hen and Chicken Bay, part of the Parramatta River. This delightful reserve is a 

favourite of many of the City of Canada Bay’s residents and those 

who discover it. 

Explore the old stables, stroll down to the sparkling water’s edge, 

meander along the paths amongst the trees to hear the bird song. 

We will meet near the shelter towards the left of the Spring Street entrance. There 

are limited tables and seating for those traveling by public transport. If arriving by 

car, please bring a seat or two. The upper area is grassed and level at 

the street entrance. 

Street parking available 

Public transport by bus or ferry/walk. 

Bus #438: Circular Quay – Abbotsford wharf. 

BYO – Lunch, drinks, glass, bottle opener, tea or coffee (no hot water available), 

hat, sun screen and seating, if traveling by car. 

No need to book – but phone 9743 4171 if more details required. 

Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - 2nd Semester 2007 3

GREATER WESTERN REGION TRIPS 

RONALD 

MCDONALD 

HOUSE 

ARMIDALE 

A CITY FOR ALL SEASONS 

THE HEART OF NEW ENGLAND 

Wednesday 5th September 2007 

Departing Fitzwilliam Street, 

Parramatta at 9.00am, we make our 

way to the Sydney Children’s Hospital 

for a visit to Ronald McDonald House. 

On arrival we will be welcomed with 

morning tea before a talk and tour of 

the facility and the services offered by 

Ronald McDonald House. Then on to 

Maroubra Seals Club for a two course 

lunch. We will complete our day with a 

tour of the Southern Beaches and then 

north to Watsons Bay before 

heading home to Parramatta. 

Cost: $34.00 all inclusive. 

Bookings & Payment: 

Margaret 9683 2320 by August 15th 

Join us for five nights at the 4 star Deer 

Park Motor Inn which will be our base 

as we explore this fascinating area. 

Armidale is steeped in history with 

fine architecture, beautiful cathedrals 

and charming historic buildings. A 

local guide will join us each day and 

touring will include National Parks and 

Thunderbolt Country, Inverell with the 

Bicentennial Memorial and Scottish 

Cairn and Armidale with its History and 

Heritage. Then we have Glen Innes and 

a Kilted Celt Tour through Historic Grey 

Street, then on to the Standing Stones, 

which will draw together the Celtic 

significance of Glen Innes as our guide 

presents an entertaining overview of 

the mystery history behind the ‘Stones’. 

Celtic Country touring finishes with 

a guided tour through Stonehenge, 

Glencoe & Ben Lomond. 

A touch of gold, strange rock 

formations, trout waters & history - 

that’s all part of this tour. 

Inclusions: A/cond coach, all meals and 

entrance fees. 

Date: Sunday, March 9th - 

Friday March 14th 2008. 

Coach departs from Parramatta at 8am. 

Cost: $695 p.p NB: price is subject to 

changes in fuel prices. 

Single supp. $35.per night. 

Bookings: to Margaret (9683 2320) by 

31st July. A deposit of $100 is required 

by 31st August and a receipt will be 

issued confirming your place on 

the tour. 

EASTERN REGION 

HARBOURSIDE NORTH 

QUARANTINE STATION 

AT NORTH HEAD (MANLY) 

Wednesday 1 August 2007 

Come and enjoy a guided tour to 

learn more about this intriguing site. 

The Quarantine Station was officially 

opened in 1832 by Governor Bourke 

to protect Sydney residents against 

epidemic diseases. 

Cost: $19.00. 

Meet at Wharf 3, Circular Quay at 

10:15 for the Manly ferry 

departure at 10:30. 

Bookings commence 17 July, 2007. 

Contact: Helen Dovnik 9361 6809. 

VISIT TO MOUNT TOMAH 

BOTANIC GARDEN, 

BLUE MOUNTAINS 

Wednesday 24 October 2007 

Stroll through this cool climate garden 

1000m above sea level and discover 

exotic plants from Africa and Europe 

as well as our own native Australian 

plants. Lunch at the Garden Restaurant 

is included. Coach departs from 

Edgecliff Bus Terminal at 08:30 

returning approx. 4:30. Cost $40.00. 

Bookings commence on 17 July 2007. 

Contact: Helen Dovnik 9361 6809. 

WHAT THE DICKENS! 

Announcement for the Dickens weekend (29 Feb - 2 March 2008) 

As a result of the success of the Jane Austen weekend, there will be another fun 

weekend at the Victoria & Albert Guest House at Mt Victoria next year 

(29 Feb - 2 March). The author who was the most popular in the survey we ran 

at the last weekend was Charles Dickens, so this weekend will be devoted to his 

life, his works and his times. Places for the weekend are limited and the rooms 

(some with ensuite) will be allocated on a first come first served basis 

The format will be changed in line with our survey results. There will be 6 x 45 

minute lectures with 15 minutes extra for questions and discussions. The lectures 

will cover more subjects - Dickens’ life; his world; his novels; discovery & 

invention; thinkers; art & architecture. There will be music, trivial pursuit, DVDs, 

banquets and much good conversation. 

The all-inclusive price will vary depending on the chosen accommodation: 

Single with ensuite - $380 

Double with ensuite - $520 ($260 ea) 

Single shared facilities - $360 

Double shared facilities - $500 

There are 3 spa rooms 

for an extra $20 per night 

All these prices include accommodation, meals and all activities 

If you are interested please ring the convenor, Andrew Caro on 

9929 6489 for more program details and information on how to book. 


EDITORIAL 

ALREADY HALF OF 2007 has passed 

and the Calendar and Course List 

for the Second Semester is here. 

This semester, Sydney U3A is 

providing more than 330 courses 

to its 5,000 members in its seven 

regions throughout the metropolitan 

area. The wonderful diversity of 

subjects offered is demonstrated in 

the Subject Index at the back. There 

is something for everyone. 

Best value in Sydney 

All paid up members can attend the 

courses of their choice anywhere in 

the Sydney U3A area at no more than 

the annual fee of $35. 1 It must be the 

best value provided by any continuing 

educational organization in Sydney. 

Our volunteers 

These low fees are only possible 

because all who work for Sydney 

U3A are volunteers - whether they 

organize and lead courses, help with 

the administration of courses, work 

in the central office to provide for our 

members, or serve on committees at 

regional or management level. 

Our volunteers are our most precious 

asset, enabling us to enjoy stimulating 

learning experiences and make new 

friends with common interests. We 

make it possible for retired people 

entering a new stage of life to enjoy a 

new lease of life. 

Guiding Principles 

One of the founders of U3A in Britain, 

Peter Lazlett set out guiding principles 

(in A Fresh Map of Life - the Emergence 

of the Third Age, Wiedenfield and 

Nicolson,1989). These also underlie the 

philosophy of Sydney U3A. The first 

four: 

1. The university shall consist of a 

body or persons who undertake to 

learn and to help others to learn. Those 

who teach shall also learn and those 

who learn shall also teach. 

2. No qualifications shall be required, 

and no judgment made by the university 

between applicants. 

3. No salary or fee shall be paid to any 

member for teaching other members. 

4. All members of the university shall 

be expected to offer voluntary service 

to it and to its activities. 

(In the above, Peter Lazlett was using 

the term ‘university’ in the special 

context of U3A, where there are no 

examinations held or degrees awarded 

and ‘those who learn shall also teach 

and those who teach shall also learn’.) 

All Sydney U3A members have the option 

of only attending courses, or also of using 

the experience and talents developed 

over their earlier lives to contribute 

to and further enrich the Sydney U3A 

community through volunteering to lead 

courses, or to help with the many and 

varied tasks of administration. Many do 

both. All of us have something to teach 

as we continue to learn. 

Our Obligations to the 

Wider Community 

Sydney U3A members also have an 

obligation to help it grow by reaching 

out to the wider community of Sydney. 

We need to share it with friends and 

make new friends by sharing it. 

We also need to think of members of 

the community who might be left out 

(perhaps, because they come from 

another culture or live in an area of one 

of our regions which is not currently 

adequately catered for). If we have 

ideas about this, we should consult 

with our regional presidents and make 

suggestions. 

We need to think of non-members who 

could benefit from membership and we 

need to invite them to sample a course 

(a guest may attend two course sessions 

before becoming a member). We need 

to grow to prosper and to meet our 

obligations to the wider community. 

New South Wales U3A 

Network 

Sydney U3A has recently joined the 

New South Wales U3A Network which 

is made up of 50 other autonomous 

U3A groups in the State (with a total 

membership of 15,000). The benefits are 

that we are now part of a statewide U3A 

community, sharing the accumulated 

knowledge of the broader membership 

and strengthening the voice of U3A and 

its programs with government and the 

community. 

We all are volunteers working together 

to improve the lives of mature retired 

people through continuing learning and 

positive social interaction. 

Our Second Semester 

2007 

Now, explore this book and enjoy 

the wonderful selection of courses it 

offers, and, if you can, volunteer to 

help. 

Don Beresford 

President – Sydney U3A 

PLEASE NOTE! 

U3A members can join courses in 

any region, and you will be warmly 

welcomed at any course you 

take. 

However, some courses have a 

limit on numbers. This is usually 

governed by venue size, teaching 

requirements or equipment limits 

(e.g. computers). 

Throughout this publication, a 

double asterisk (**) indicates 

those courses which have limits 

on numbers. In some cases the 

actual number of students who 

can be accommodated is also 

indicated in brackets. 

Acceptance into any course is 

strictly on a first come, first served 

basis. Consequently, you are urged 

to act promptly. Once courses fill, 

waiting lists are kept which are 

reviewed at intervals. 

Keep in mind that there are 

several hundred courses running 

at any one time in Sydney U3A. 

If you miss out on one of your 

preferred choices there are bound 

to be others which you might 

find just as fulfilling. In fact, many 

members report back on just how 

surprisingly good their second 

choice course turned out to be. 

Best wishes for another satisfying 

semester of learning and 

discovery. 

John Yates 

Vice President – Education 

1 Plus a once only joining fee of $10 for new members, a nominal amount for refreshments and the cost of course materials in some cases. 


EASTERN REGION 

Course Coordinator: Yvonne Tonnison 9337 1744 

Assistant Course Coordinator: Helen Dovnik 9361 6809 

ST. JOSEPH’S 

PARISH CENTRE 

10 Albert St. Edgecliff 

Public transport: Buses 327,324,325,200 

or train to Edgecliff Station. 

Limited parking beneath Albert Court or 

on the street. 

No bookings required at this venue. 

All sessions 10:30 – 12:30. 

72EJ01 

NINE FABULOUS FRIDAYS 

A series of separate presentations on 

subjects of general interest. 

1. Scoundrels and Scallywags Down 

Under 

Crooks, convicts and confidence men 

in the very early days of Sydney. 

Len Werman – Friday, 27 July 

2. Princess Masako 

Researching and writing a book on a 

Japanese Princess. 

Ben Hills – Friday, 10 Aug. 

3. Our ABC 

Peter will speak on a non-controversial 

subject - the ABC. 

Peter George – Friday, 24 Aug. 

4. The Advocacy Movement 

The biggest grass roots movement 

since Vietnam. 

Lyn Chaikin and Ngarita Rossell - 

Friday, 21 Sept. 

5. What Is Radio 2RPH 

Radio for the print handicapped, 

run mainly by volunteers, comenced 

broadcasting on 11 Feb 

1983 and caters for over 600,000- 

people in Sydney. 

Marie Curtis – Friday, 5 Oct. 

6. Running a Bookshop in Kings 

Cross 

A look at this colourful area. 

Gavin Harris – Friday, 19 Oct. 

7. An Irresistible Temptation 

Sex and seduction in 1828 Sydney. 

Carol Baxter – Friday, 2 Nov. 

8. Origins 

For course description, please refer to 

72EJ07. 

Li Brasch – Friday, 16 Nov. 

9. Elections Australian Style 

David Dale – Friday, 30 Nov. 

72EJ02 

SQUATTERS’ CASTLES 

Building on the history of land development 

in NSW and the squattocracy, this 

course will expand to other States where 

“dynasties” and squatters’ “castles” were 

established. (9 sessions) 

Alt. Mondays from 23 July to 26 Nov. 

Leader: Marie Kennedy 

72EJ03 

BRITISH IMPERIALISM 

First, early days including slavery, then 

Ireland, Africa, India, the Sudan, Egypt, 

the Middle East, Afghanistan, Tibet and 

prominent imperialists. Conclusion: Pig 

War and Australia in the Empire with 

vignettes on the Royal Navy, China and 

the status of women. 

(10 sessions) 

Alt. Mondays from 16 July to 19 Nov. 

Leader: Alan Renouf 

72EJ04 

THE RISE AND FALL OF 

COMMUNISM 

What did Marx mean by Communism, 

and how were his ideas transmuted into 

an ideology enabling Lenin to win power 

in Russia in 1917 We examine Stalinism 

in the 1930s, Maoism in China, stagnation 

in the USSR in the 70s and 80s and the 

collapse of the system under Gorbachev. 

(8 sessions) 

Consecutive Tuesdays from 17 July to 4 

Sept. 

Leader: Peter Bryant 

72EJ05 

CRIME AND ITS CAUSES 

I intend to consider the nature of crime with 

special reference to criminal responsibility 

and to look at some possible causes of 

criminal delinquent behaviour. I will outline 

some of the ways in which attempts to 

explain criminal behaviour have been 

suggested. These will include both social 

and psychological theories. (5 sessions) 

Consecutive Tuesdays from 11 Sept. to 

9 Oct. 

Leader: Desmond O’Connor 

72EJ06 

FAMOUS SCIENTISTS – THEIR 

LIVES AND WORKS 

The scientists discussed will be those 

whose discoveries were revolutionary at 

the time and are still relevant today. This 

course is for the lay person who would 

like to understand how each scientist built 

on the discoveries of their predecessors 

to produce ground-breaking insights into 

how the natural world works. (5 sessions) 

Consecutive Tuesdays, 16 Oct. to 13 Nov. 

Leaders: Maureen and John Webb 

72EJ07 

ORIGINS 

Li Brasch co-researched and co-authored 

many books on Origins with her husband, 

the late Rabbi Brasch. She has published 

an Encyclopaedia of Beginnings 

and revised her husband’s first book 

on Romantic Origins of Superstitions, 

Customs, Phrases and Sayings and will 

explain many examples or everyday customs 

and superstitions. (2 sessions) 

Consecutive Tuesdays, 20 and 27 Nov. 

Leader: Li Brasch 

72EJ08 

EASTERN EUROPE SINCE THE 

SOVIET COLLAPSE 

Developments in the Soviet Bloc since 

the fall of Communism. (6 sessions) 

Alt. Wednesdays from 25 July to 3 Oct. 

Leader: Sol Encel 

72EJ09 

FIVE GREAT NOVELS 

Each session we will examine and analyse 

a classic novel and the author. The novels 

are: Thackeray’s Vanity Fair; Hardy’s Far 

from the Madding Crowd; Green’s The 

Heart of the Matter; Orwell’s 1984; and 

Coetzee’s Disgrace. (5 sessions) 

Alt. Wednesdays from 15 Aug. to 10 Oct. 

Leader: Andrew Caro 

72EJ10 

FOOD IN HISTORY AND 

CULTURE 

Continuing our look at Renaissance and 

17th Century Food: its rituals and customs. 

History had influenced food but food has 

also influenced history. (5 sessions) 

Wednesdays, 17 & 31 Oct, 

14, 21 & 28 Nov. 

Leader: Heather Bentley 


72EJ11 

SHAKESPEARE 

A Midsummer-Night’s Dream. Shakespeare’s 

great essay on the transferring 

power of the creative imagination. The 

focus will be on plot, character and language. 

There will be some excursions into 

other plays, particularly Henry V, & Antony 

and Cleopatra. 

Wednesday, 7 Nov. (1 session) 

Leader: Arnold Goldman 

72EJ12 

EXISTENTIALISM IN PARIS 

What is human existence In post-war 

Paris, Camus saw in its absurdity the freedom 

necessary for action. Sartre based 

freedom in consciousness and Beauvoir 

analysed the situation of women. (5 

sessions) 

Alt. Thursdays, 19 July to 11 Oct. 

Leader: Nicole Helmy 

72EJ13 

AUSTRALIA AND THE US 

ALLIANCE: THE RIGHT THING 

OR LEFT BEHIND 

Thursday, 26 July (1 session) 

Leader: Alison Broinowski 

72EJ14 

‘CLIMATE CHANGE’ - WHAT 

DOES IT MEAN AND HOW CAN I 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

Danielle will discuss how Climate Change 

is a reality and how we will all be affected. 

She will also outline positive solutions 

and how we as individuals can potentially 

profit from Climate Change adaptation 

and solutions, that will dominate 

Australia’s and global economies for the 

foreseeable future. (1 session) 

Thursday, 9 Aug. 

Leader: Danielle Ecuyer 

72EJ15 

SHORT STORIES WITH THE 

AUTHOR 

Reading and discussion of short stories 

on the Australian experience. (1 session) 

Thursday, 23 Aug. 

Leader: Dietrich Rehnert 

72EJ16 

GLOBAL POLITICS IN 2007 

Our children’s Australia. (2 sessions) 

Alt. Thursdays, 6 and 20 Sept. 

Leader: Tony Palfreeman 

72EJ17 

MOZART’S OPERAS 

Understanding life and society through 

Mozart’s music. (1 session) 

Thursday, 4 Oct. 

Leader: Jack Carmody 

72EJ18 

FROM EXILE TO HOMELAND: 

THE FLOURISHING OF ISRAELI 

LITERATURE 

Session 1 – Thurs. 18 Oct. 

An introduction to modern Hebrew literature 

and its evolution in Israel from its origins 

in Eastern Europe. Example sheets 

provided. 

Session 2 – Thurs. 1 Nov. 

Discussion of some of Israel’s finest 

writers (David Grossman, AB Yehoshua, 

Meir Shalev, Savyon Liebrecht, Amos 

Oz). Examples from their short stories 

provided. 

Session 3 – Thurs. 8 Nov. 

A discussion of Amoz Oz’s magnificent 

memoir A Tale of Love and Darkness 

(2004). 

NB: all texts and examples provided in 

English. 

Leader: Tamara Levine 

72EJ19 

THE AMERICAN POLITICAL 

SCENE 2007 

A wide-ranging survey of what is happening 

in American politics with special reference 

to the presidency of George Bush, 

early campaigning for the Presidential 

Nomination of 2008, the work of the 110th 

Congress with Democratic leadership, 

the War on Terror and the War in Iraq and 

Afghanistan, economic conditions and 

many other issues in both domestic and 

foreign policies. (2 sessions) 

Thursdays. 25 Oct. and 15 Nov. 

Leader: Bill Levantrosser 

72EJ20 

CHINA TRADE 

For over 2000 years, China was the reluctant 

trader with the world. The self-sufficient 

Middle Kingdom believed it needed 

nothing from the outside world, but then 

the British public discovered a taste for 

tea and that changed everything. Robin 

will speak on the evolution of trade with 

China over the last 400 years. (1 session) 

Thursday, 22 Nov. 

Leader: Robin Hucheon 

72EJ21 

THE YEAR IN REVIEW 

The ups and downs of 2007. (1 session) 

Thursday, 29 Nov. 

Leader: Oliver Freeman 

E J WARD 

COMMUNITY CENTRE 

189 Underwood Street, Paddington 

Public Transport: Buses. Street Parking. 

Note: All Courses at this venue must 

be booked through the Leader. 

72EW01 

SPANISH INTERMEDIATE ** 

A basic knowledge of the language and a 

sense of humour are necessary requirements. 

We use textbooks, newspapers 

and magazines, short stories and songs 

for translation and conversation. 

Mondays, 10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Alyx Winston 9365 4774 

72EW02 

FRENCH INTERMEDIATE ** 

Some previous knowledge is required. 

Course covers basic grammar, reading, 

vocabulary and conversation. 

Alt. Mondays, 10:30 – 12:30 

Leader: Albert Rousseau 9371 5725 

72EW03 

ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE ** 

A basic knowledge of the language and 

grammar and a sense of humour are 

necessary requirements. We use textbooks, 

newspapers and magazines, short 

stories and songs for translation and 

conversation. 

Mondays, 1:30 – 3:30 

Leader: Alyx Winston 9365 4774 

72EW04 

FRENCH CONVERSATION ** 

Lively discussion group debating topical 

subjects. 

Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:00 

Leader: Danny Neumann 9498 5371 

72EW05 

ITALIAN ADVANCED ** 

Developing from a course for adults. A 

solid grammatical foundation is required. 

Vacancies. 

Thursdays, 2:00 – 4:00 

Leader: Fernando Basili 4751 6130 

72EW06 

FRENCH ADVANCED ** 

This is an informal discussion group. 

We chat, debate topical subjects, read 

articles, learn pronunciation and have fun 

while brushing up on our French with a 

Parisian Presenter. 

Alt. Fridays from 10:30 – 12:00 

Leader: Suzy Buchman 9389 6553 


WOOLLAHRA 

SENIORS’ CLUB 

Cnr Queen St and Edgecliff Rd in Gaden 

Reserve 

Street parking or buses 200, 327, 389. 

Bookings essential 

72ES01 

GERMAN – ADVANCED ** 

Conversation, debates and reading 

German texts. 

Alt. Fridays, 10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Lisa Gerber 9313 7668 

72ES02 

GERMAN FOR BEGINNERS ** 

For details, please phone Leader. 

Alt. Fridays, 10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Lisa Gerber 9313 7668. 

72ES03 

SHORT STORY WRITING 

– ADVANCED COURSE ** 

Alt. Tuesdays, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Mary McCusker 

Secretary: Ida Menash 9328 2855 

72ES04 

ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS ** 

Tuesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 

Leader: Toni Dorigo 9387 4338 

72ES05 

FUN WITH WORDS 

Looking from Chaucer to SMS. Enjoy it 

and contribute! Other language speakers 

welcome. 

Alt. Tuesdays, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Lucy Raig 9955 3356 

72ES06 

KNOWING, AND SEXUAL 

DIFFERENCE 

In The Sex of Knowing (2003) Michèle Le 

Dœuff argues that a specifically feminine 

Reason is a fantasy, relied upon by those 

who obstruct women’s access to learning. 

Working historically, she goes beyond the 

‘quarrel between the sexes’ to produce 

a credible account of the conditions of 

reason, perception and action. (Book 

available from Max Deutscher). 

Alt. Thursdays, 10:00 – 12:00 from 19 

July 

Leader: Max Deutscher 9810 2152 

72ES07 

ITALIAN ** 

This course is for students who have a 

reasonable knowledge of the Italian language 

and wish to improve their level. 

Alt. Thursdays, 10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Isabella Franceschini 9327 4276 

BOWEN LIBRARY 

Anzac Parade, (cnr Glen Street) 

Maroubra Junction 

Buses 353,400 from Bondi Junction to 

Maroubra 

Bookings essential 

72EB01 

DISCUSSION GROUP ** 

Looking for fun and stimulation If so, 

come and join our discussion group. 

We cover current affairs with occasional 

excursions into inconsequential trivia. 

Alt. Tuesdays, 10:00 – 12:00 from 10 July 

Leader: Judy Banwell 9664 2853 

72EB02 

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR 

BEGINNERS ** 

With the very welcome assistance of the 

Maroubra Bowen Library, we are now able 

to offer computer classes. Initially they 

will be for beginners only, so if YOU HAVE 

NEVER USED A COMPUTER BEFORE 

these will be for you. Classes are limited 

to 11 per class with each member having 

access to their own PC. 

Come and have some fun without 

pressure! 

(4 sessions) 

Each consecutive Monday from 2 July 

10:00 – 12:00. 

Bookings: Judy Banwell 9664-2853 (after 

4:00 pm) 

PRIVATE HOMES 

Bookings are essential for these 

courses. 

72EH01 

BRONTE - BOOK GROUP ** 

First Thursday of the Month 2:00pm 

Leader: Janet Sculfer 9387 2770 

72EH02 

BONDI - BOOK GROUP ** 

Last Thursday of the Month 2:00pm 

Leader: Vera Zukerman 9130 1628 

72EH03 

NORTH BONDI - BOOK 

GROUP ** 

Third Wednesday of the Month 2:00pm 

Leader: Patricia Dunn 9365 6896 

72EH04 

ROSE BAY - BOOK GROUP ** 

First Wednesday of the Month 2:00pm 

Leader: Sylvia Bennett 9371 5547 


Endeavour Region 

Jacki Hallahan 9594 0214 

jacbob@optusnet.com.au 

or Alison Taylor 9531 5982 

CRONULLA SCHOOL 

OF ARTS 

Ground Floor - Supper Room, Surf Road, 

Cronulla. Short level walk from Cronulla 

Station 

72SW01 

PRIZE WINNING WRITERS ** 

2-4 newcomers. 

Prizes and Awards such as the Nobel, 

Man-Booker and Miles Franklin are 

bestowed upon writers who have made 

a significant contribution to literature. 

This course will study some recipients of 

awards and one of their works. Supper 

Room. 

2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 24th July, 

10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Michael Stone 9525 2996 

Secretary: Annie Dostine 9522 0821 

72SW02 

EXPLORATIONS IN MUSIC 

A music appreciation course. A listening 

experience covering various kinds 

of music from early Classical, romantic 

orchestral and choral through to Jazz and 

synthesizer - exploring different countries, 

themes or individual composers 

from a range of different eras. Detailed 

handouts supplied. Come, enjoy and be 

challenged. 

2nd and 4th Wednesday from 25th July, 

1:00 – 3:00 

Leader: Sam Adams 9522 9386 

Secretary: Dorothy Mills 9523 7104 

CRONULLA SCHOOL 

OF ARTS (Upstairs) 

72SW03 

FRENCH – INTERMEDIATE ** 

Course for those who are already a reasonable 

level of language skills and wish 

to improve that knowledge. Emphasis is 

on oral/aural communication. Grammar 

and syntax are also covered. Course textbook 

‘PANORAMA 1’ – Jacky Giradet et 

Jean-Marie Cridlig. 

Activities Room 

Each Monday from 2nd July, 2:00 – 3:30 

Leaders: Diana Glenn 9523 9361 

Secretary: Jan Sutton 9521 3131 

72SW04 

RECORDER 

Beginners have played for several months 

so now if you wish to join our group please 

ring Dorothy Singleton on the number 

below. We’d love to have you. Activities 

Room 

Every Thursday from 19 th July, 2:00 – 3:00 

Leader: Dorothy Singleton 9523 9134 

72SW05 

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF 

SHAKESPEARE 

Our reading aloud this semester will be 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, followed 

by exploration of associated topics (Four 

Sessions). Please bring a copy of the A 

Midsummer Night’s Dream with numbered 

lines to the first meeting. 

2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 24th July, 

2:00 – 4:00 

Leader: Jean Singleton-Turner 9525 6084 

Email: jsingleton7@bigpond.com 

Secretary: June Simpson 9544 2653 

72SW06 

PLAY READING 

We shall start this reading aloud course 

with Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf By 

Edward Albee. Please bring a copy of this 

text to the first meeting. Theatrette. 

1st and 3rd Thursdays from 19th July, 

2:00 – 4:00 

Leader: Jean Singleton-Turner 9525 6084 

Email: jsingleton7@bigpond.com 

Secretary: June Simpson 9544 2653 

72SW07 

HISTORY OF ART 

This course takes a look at the works and 

lives of various artists over the centuries 

and how political or economic conditions 

affected their paintings. Theatrette 

2 nd and 4th Tuesdays from 24th July, 

10:00 - 12:00 noon 

Leader: Ramon Mills 9523 7104 

Secretary: Val Allison 9525 5947 

72SW08 

GEMS OF THE SILVER SCREEN 

- DISCUSSION GROUP 

Films current, forties and fifties periods all 

in DVD format supplied by Brian Harvey 

from his collection. Theatrette. 

1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays from 19 th July, 

10:00 – 12:00 approx. 

Leader: Brian Harvey 9579 2207 

Secretary: Dorothy Mills 9523 7104 

72SW09 

ASPECTS OF AUSTRALIAN 

HISTORY 

A potpourri of Australian History presented 

by some class members and occasional 

guest speakers. Theatrette. 

2 nd and 4th Mondays from 24th July, 

1:00 – 3:00 

Leaders: Barry & Lorraine Hughes 

9520 6130 

Secretary: Beryl Davis 9524 2661 

72SW010 

NEW: HIGHLIGHTS OF 

HISTORY – THE HISTORY OF 

EUROPE FROM PREHISTORIC 

TIME TO 1000AD. 

We will focus on the Dark Ages, the ‘barbaric’ 

west, which followed the fall of the 

Roman Empire – a period so important in 

shaping the social, economic and political 

structure of the feudal period which 

was to follow. However, we will begin in 

prehistoric time to trace the origins of 

our species and the time of the Neanderthals 

in Europe. Activities Room. 

2nd and 4th Thursdays from 26th July, 

10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Gwen Nay 9522 7736 

CRONULLA SURF 

ROAD COMMUNITY 

HALL 

Opposite School of Arts 

72SW01 

AUSTRALIAN POETRY 

Explore and enjoy our literary heritage. 

The group will read and discuss selections 

from the works of Australian poets. 

The poems will be provided in class. 

Newcomers welcome. 

2nd and 4th Thursdays from 27 July, 

2.00 –4.00 

Leader: Alison Taylor 9531 5982 

Secretary: Jacki Hallahan 9594 0214 

GYMEA COMMUNITY 

HALL 

Short walk from station to rear of small 

park beside Gymea Hotel; 

or enter carpark from Talara Rd. 

72SG01 

CREATIVE WRITING 

An introduction to the fun of selfexpression. 

Alternate Mondays from 9th July, 

10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Frank Davis 9524 2661 

Secretary: Eileen Bald 9523 5433 

72SG02 

MIDDLE EASTERN 

TRADITIONAL DANCE FOR 

WOMEN 

The oldest dance form for women 

explored and expressed to traditional 

music. A great way to keep fit and have 

fun. If you can walk, you can dance. 

Every Monday 16th June, 1:30 – 3:00 

Leader: Faye Green 9521 6575 


72G03 

DRAWING ** 

Explore the art of drawing using various 

mediums – pencil, charcoal, pastel, pen 

and wash, water colour pencils. Visits to 

Art Galleries also. 

Each Tuesday from 17th July, 1:15 – 3:15 

Leader: Joan Bruel 9525 5334 

Secretary: Mavis Ford 9523 4164 

72SG04 

DISCOVERING ART 

This course will study the work of different 

art mediums and the techniques artists 

use in their work. 

1st and 3rd Tuesdays 17th July, 

10:15 – 12:15 

Leader: Susan Conrade 9520 8329 

Secretary: Mavis Ford 9523 4164 

GYMEA COMMUNITY 

AND INFORMATION 

CENTRE 

38 Gymea Bay Road, Gymea. 

Enter through small park Opposite 

station entrance, or walk through from 

parking in Talara Rd. 

72SC01 

AUSTRALIA “OUR LAND” 

Using books and videos from the library 

we study and discuss the environmental, 

geographical, historical and cultural 

aspects of our wonderful country. 

Each Wednesday from18th July, 

10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Angela Balding 9524 2018 

Secretary: Trevor Campbell 9525 6970 

MIRANDA 


93 Karimbla Rd, Miranda 

Short walk south from station; parking 

in Karimbla or Kiora Rds, or at Miranda 

Fair. 

72SA01 

AUSTRALIAN HISTORY – 

DISCUSSION GROUP 

Talks on any topic of Australian history. 

Topics and talks chosen and given by 

group members who are prepared to do 

so. 

1st and 3rd Wednesday from 20th June, 

1:30 – 3:30 

Leader: Janice Martin 9525 3868 

Secretary: Elizabeth Donovan 9524 9488 

72SA02 

PATHWAYS TO THE GODS 

This is a course in comparative religion 

which approaches the subject from an 

historical point of view. We have arrived at 

Ancient Isreal and are reading the Bible. 

Each Wednesday from 25th July, 

10:30 – 12:30 

Leader: Jacques Goldman 9518 6741 

MIRANDA 

FAIR TOWER - 

CROSSROADS 

Located on the 3rd Level 

72SM01 

THE RISE AND FALL OF 

ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS 

In depth study of ancient civilizations from 

early Egypt, surrounding Empires and 

Mediterranean states. 

Alternate Tuesdays from 17th July, 

10:00-12:00 

Leader: Elsie Barraclough 9529 7759 

Secretary: Coleen Bracken 9523 6570 

72M02 

RESEARCHING THE KINGS & 

QUEENS OF ENGLAND . 

This group examines the times of England’s 

Kings and Queens and the famous 

people and the countries connected with 

them. 

Each Thursday 19th July, 10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Audrey Chalmers 9587 8805 

72SM03 

LIVES OF INTERESTING 

PEOPLE ** 

Discussing the lives and works of interesting 

people and how the times they lived in 

influenced them in what they did. 

2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 12th June, 

10:30 – 12:30 

Leader: Rona Powell 4294 1160 

Secretary: Coleen Bracken 9523 6570 

OATLEY LIBRARY 

26 Letitia St , Oatley (9579 6553) 

10 min. walk from Oatley Station 

(continue past The Clock), or limited 

street parking 

72SO01 

CALLIGRAPHY ** 

This is a practical course where students 

study the history and development of 

Western Calligraphy since Roman times 

and complete relevant exercises. 

Each Wednesday throughout year from 

20th June 10:30 – 12:30 

Leader: Helen Warren 

Email: hwarren21@ozemail.com.au 

Secretary: Betty Jukes 9580 5314 

72SO02 

ITALIAN LANGUAGE & 

CULTURE 

Focuses on speaking, writing, listening, 

reading Italian at survival level or better, 

depending on the class. We explore grammar, 

literature, poetry, history, art, tourism, 

songs, opera themes, recipes. Classes 

are in English and Italian, depending on 

the topic and class. 

Each Thursday from 19th July, 

10:00 – 11:45 

Leader: John Della-Torre 9570 3332 

72S003 

A STUDY OF WRITERS OF THE 

EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY 

We will be discussing books by various 

authors and spending two or three sessions 

on each book. Please read George 

Eliot’s Middlemarch and bring a copy to 

the first meeting. 

1st and 3rd Monday from 7th May to 

17th September, 10:30 – 12:30 

Leader: Betty Hall 9579 1703 

Secretary: Nancye Trimmer 

72S004 

BEGINNERS ART ** 

If you have always wanted to dabble 

in art and never had the opportunity, 

then this may be the course for you. No 

previous experience required. Course 

materials will be advised at the first 

lesson. 

1st and 3rd Wednesday from18th July, 

2:30 – 4:30 

Leader: Don Skinner 9547 1251 

OUTDOOR COURSES 

72SX01 

BUSH RAMBLES AND SYDNEY 

BY FERRY AND FOOT ** 

A course for those who wish to walk 

Sydney’s bush tracks and byways, 

with extended trips to Blue Mountains 

and other locations. All walks easy to 

medium. A reasonable level of fitness 

required. 

Every Thursday from 19th July - 

Times vary 

Leader: Molly Titmuss 9525 1085 

Secretary: Ron Nicholls 9543 0249 

72SX02 

WALKING IN SYDNEY AND 

SURROUNDS ** 

Easy to medium walks around Sydney 

and nearby areas. A mixture of city and 

bush walks including lesser known ones. 

Alt. Fridays from13th July. Times available 

from Graham Lee. 

Contact: Graham Lee 9546 7994 

72X03 

CURRA MOORS, ROYAL NATION 

PART WILDFLOWER WALK 

NEW. Easy to medium walk along the 

best wildflower circuit in Royal National 

Park. We may even be lucky enough to 

spot some whales. It is essential to contact 

leader:to organize carpooling to start 

at Loftus Oval for 9.15 departure. Emergency 

phone number 0409 666 163 

One day only Friday 20th July 2007 

Leaders: Gary and Bronlyn Schoer 

9570 1813 

Email: gdschoer@bigpond.net.au 


PRIVATE HOMES 

72SH01 

ASPECTS OF ARCHAEOLOGY 

(GYMEA) ** 

Via books, videos, DVD’s we study various 

cultural groups. When available we 

attend exhibitions at Museum, Art Gallery 

or Power House Museum. 

Alt. Fridays from 20th July, 2:00 – 4:00 

Leader: Pat Campbell 9525 6970 

Secretary: Trevor Campbell 9525 6970 

72SH02 

FRENCH INTERMEDIATE 

(CARSS PARK) ** 

Covers grammar, vocabulary and conversation. 

Use will be made of audio and videotapes, 

supplemented by written texts. 

Each Monday during school terms from 

23rd July, 10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Jan Williams 9546 1814 

Secretary: Denis Miller 9523 3627 

72SH03 

FRENCH CONVERSATION 

(CARSS PARK) 

Small group participates in French conversation 

over a cup of tea. 

Each Monday during school terms from 

23rd July, 12:00 – 1:00 

Leader: Jan Williams 9546 1814 

Secretary: Denis Miller 9523 3627 

72SH04 

GERMAN INTERMEDIATE 

(CARSS PARK) 

The approach is communicative, supported 

by scripted audio tapes and 

authentic written materials. 

Each Friday from 20th July, 10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: June Swan 9150 5615 

Secretary: Catherine Southall 9524 9373 

72SH05 

BOOK BANTER – (CARINGBAH) 

Each month we read a book chosen by 

our members. We discuss the author, 

the plot and the characters, etc. Limited 

places available. 

First Friday of month from 2 March, 

1:30 – 3:00 

Leader: Vicki Hann 9540 4550 or 

vickihann@hotmail.com 

72SH06 

PRESENTATION AND 

INVESTIGATION OF VARIOUS 

IDEAS (BLAKEHURST) 

Come along and join us for a relaxing day 

of who knows what Come what may! We 

will look at a pot-pourri of ideas involving 

voluntary individual member participation, 

with emphasis on communication 

and fun. 

First and third Sunday of each month 

Leader: Nan Bennett 9546 5401 

SOUTH HURSTVILLE 

LIBRARY 

1 Allan St, Hurstville South 

Buses 970-972 from Hurstville and 

Miranda. 

72SL01 

DISCUSSION GROUP ** 

Our friendly group enjoys stimulating and 

serious discussion on a variety of subjects. 

There is controversy, reminiscing 

and usually lots of laughter. 

Each Monday from 16th July, 

10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Betty Buchanan 9580 1366 

SUTHERLAND 

LIBRARY 

Committee Room, Belmont St, 

Sutherland 

10 min. walk from station; limited 2 hour 

parking under building; 2 hour parking 

nearby. 

72SS01 

CRIME LITERATURE ** 

We read a variety of Crime Literature with 

particular attention to good writing and 

enjoy lively discussion. 2-4 newcomers 

welcome 

1st & 3rd Tuesdays from 17th July, 

10:00-12:00 

Leader: Yvonne Crawford 9523 0501 

Secretary: Margaret McGilchrist 

9588 5536 

SUTHERLAND 

UNITED SERVICES 

CLUB 

7 East Parade, Sutherland 

(One hundred metres north, on western 

side of Sutherland Railway Station) 

72SU01 

CONTROLLING NERVES AND 

SPEAKING CONFIDENTLY 

In this 6 week course you will practice 

ways of controlling nervousness, relaxing 

and gaining confidence when addressing 

a group. We will cover topics such as: 

preparing, presenting and communicating 

ideas clearly and learning the various 

techniques suitable for social and more 

formal occasions. Meeting Room. 

2 nd and 4 th Thursday from 13th 

September 1.30 – 3.30 

Leader: Dorothy Clarke 9528 7259 

72SU02 

PSYCHOLOGY AN OVERVIEW 

NEW – Four sessions focussing on: 

1. How psychology started and how it has 

changed over the years, 2. Can depression 

by useful, 3. How we change as we 

get older, 4. What can psychological testing 

really accomplish Large lecture hall. 

Alternate Thursdays 19th July to 30th 

August, 10.15 - 11.45 

Leader: Dr. Reinhard Ronnebeck 

Secretary: Jacki Hallahan 95940214 

72SU03 

THE STORY OF THE GEORGES 

RIVER 

NEW: - A seven week program covering 

the multiple histories of the river. Oral 

histories invited! We are in-house on odd 

weeks and in the field on even weeks. Car 

pooling will by necessary and short walks 

will be involved. The last optional day will 

by a boat trip on the Woronora depending 

on tide and the number of people capable 

of driving tinnies (shared hire cost) Small 

meeting room. 

Every Wednesday from 15th August, 

1:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Margaret Simpson 9524 5056 

72SA03 

ARMCHAIR TRAVELLERS 

NEW - Come and share your travel stories 

or maybe a life experience with our new 

group. 

1st and 3rd Tuesday from 17th July, 

10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Mary Small 9522 9917 

Secretary: Molly Titmuss 9525 1085 

YOWIE BAY 

Waterbrook Lifestyle Resort 

19 Wyralla Road, Yowie Bay 

72SY01 

FROM BACH TO BRITTEN WITH 

DETOURS 

The format will be “Concert” type programs 

chosen for variety, pleasure and 

interest. Biographical details and historical 

context will hopefully add to the listening 

experience. Important anniversaries will 

be observed, eg, 50 years since death of 

Sibelius; Elgar, born 150 years ago, Grieg, 

died 100 years ago.. 

1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 17th July, 

2:00 – 4:00 

Leader: Mavis Sourry 9525 4160 

Secretary: Rita Cummins 9527 2714 


GREATER WESTERN REGION 

PARRAMATTA 

SENIORS LEISURE & 

LEARNING CENTRE 

Old Council Chambers, Civic Place, 

Parramatta 

72GS01 

WRITING IS FUN 

Writing can really be fun. This course may 

surprise you and cheer you up no end! 

Alt. Tuesdays from 10 Jul, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: June Lynn 9858 5207 

(after 5 pm) 

72GS02 

BOOK OF THE MONTH 

Discussion Group. Share the experience, 

expand your understanding, enjoy the 

process. 

Each 4th Monday from 2 Jul, 

10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Rosemarie Zuther 9636 4675 

72GS03 

COLONIAL AND AUSTRALIAN 

HISTORY 

Discussion Group. Any aspect of Australian 

history may be discussed, drawing 

on the interests and backgrounds of 

members, who can choose the topics and 

participate in the discussion. 


Leader: Joan Peters 9631 1313 

72GS06 

GROWING YOUR FAMILY TREE 

Interested in your family history Join a 

friendly, helpful group all engaged in digging 

up their ancestors. 


Leader: John McGlinn 9635 4020 

72GS08 

SINGING 

Join a lively singing group with plenty of 

variety – and a great deal of laughter! 

Alt. Wednesdays from 4 Jul, 1:30 - 3:00 

Leader: Swan Stanton 9681 4182 

72GS09 

ENGLISH CONVERSATION 

Become more confident. Practise your 

English with a friendly group of people. 

Alt. Mondays from 2 Jul, 10:00 -12:00 

Leader: Lorna Clayton 9630 7636 

72GS10 

MY WORD 

Love the English language Wonder how 

our idiosyncratic sayings came about and 

what some of those peculiar words mean 

Come along to expand your knowledge 

and write creatively in an enjoyable and 

easy-going environment. 


Leader: Pam Evans 9871 5065 

(before 5pm). 

Course Coordinator: Ken Jones 9896 3400 

72GS14 

INNER QUEST: MIND, BODY & 

SOUL 

What brings happiness What am I What 

is my purpose These are questions we 

will work on as we discuss the ideas of 

the famous and not so famous who have 

made the answers to such questions their 

Life’s Quest. 

Alt. Thursdays from 5 Jul, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Tom Ware 9890 2238 

72GS15 

BRUSH UP YOUR SCRABBLE 

Scrabble enthusiasts will be attracted by 

the prospect of playing a new miscellany 

of opponents. The less experienced will 

find more opportunities to improve. 

Alt. Fridays from 6 Jul, 1:30 - 3:30 

Leader: Dorothea Ratcliffe 9637 9639 

72GS17 

MANDARIN 

This course is intended for the 3rd age 

people who want to learn Mandarin. By 

means of learning Chinese characters and 

sentences using alphabetic transliteration 

beginners can start to communicate in 

Chinese. 

Alt. Mondays from 9 Jul, 10:00 – 12:00 

Leaders: Ying Mei Zhang 9635 8798 

Nicole Liu 9648 0378 

72GS20 

THRILLERS AND MYSTERIES 

Join a monthly book-reading group for 

those who read for entertainment and love 

whodunits. We each take turns in selecting 

two authors for the following month. 

2nd Monday each month from 9 Jul, 

1:00 - 3:00 

Leader: Dorothy Johnson 9621 2389 

72GS22 

HISTORY- REVOLTS AND 

REBELLIONS IN OLDE 

ENGLAND 

NEW. An informal talk on revolts and 

rebellions in olde England from Queen 

Boudicca to the English Civil War. Eight 

sessions. 

Alt. Fridays from 13 Jul, 10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Mike Goodwin 9671 2284 

HEWITT HOUSE 

NEIGHBOURHOOD 

CENTRE 

Cnr Guildford & Byron Roads, Guildford 

72GN01 

WRITING CREATIVELY 

Learn the skills of transforming experiences 

into prose and poetry, and share 

the results in a friendly supportive 

environment. 


Leader: Lorna Clayton 9630 7636 

PRIVATE HOMES 

72GH01 

AVIATION HISTORY 

(Carlingford) 

Join a Discussion Group dealing with 

aspects of aviation history; Australia and 

world wide. 

Alt. Thursdays from 5 Jul. 1:30 - 3:30 

Leader: Bryan Clayton 98715203 

72GH02 

BRIDGE FOR ADVANCED 

PLAYERS (North Parramatta) 

If you are really serious about Bridge, then 

this is probably the class for you. 

Alt. Wednesdays from 7 Jul. 10:00 - 

12:00 

Leader: Liz Sobolewski 9630 7592 

72GH04 

LET’S TALK ABOUT THEM 

(Merrylands West) **(9) 

Informal discussion about the activities 

and personalities of yesterday’s 

and today’s prominent people including 

royalty, outstanding contributors to the 

world scene and people in the news for 

whatever reason. 

Alt. Wednesdays from 11 Jul, 10:00 - 

12:00 

Leader: Bev Cockburn 9635 7802 

72GH05 

MUSIC APPRECIATION 

(Carlingford) 

Class members are invited to bring their 

own choice of music (tapes, CD’s, etc) 

and perhaps talk about the reason for 

their choice, be it personal or about the 

composer or musician. Any kind of music 

is welcome including musical jokes. 

Last Friday most months from 27 Jul, 

10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Janet Clayton 9871 5203 

72GH06 

EXPLORING THE PAST 

(Merrylands West)**(9) 

Video clips and discussion about various 

famous people and events of historic 

importance from the past. 


Leader: Bev Cockburn 9635 7802 

72GH08 

ANYONE FOR MURDER 

(Merrylands West) **(9) 

Participants will be offered a selection 

of DVD’s and videos of murder mysteries 

featuring well-known fictional sleuths 

such as Frost, Morse, Colombo, Barnaby, 

Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot and Jessica 

Fletcher. 

Alt Wednesdays from 4 Jul, 10:00 – 12:30 

Leader. Bev Cockburn 9635 7802 


72GM01 

BRUSH UP YOUR CHESS 

(Carlingford) 

For everyone who played chess but 

lapsed, and those who want to learn. 


Leader: Dorothea Ratcliffe 9637 9639 

72GH10 

TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS 

Join a happy group of members for 

delightful culinary experiences in Parramatta: 

Ziggy’s on the corner of Church 

and Phillip Streets and Criniti’s just down 

from Cnr Church and Phillip Streets. 

Please note in your diary that it will be 

necessary to confirm your attendance at 

least two days prior so that I may make 

the necessary booking. 12.30 for 1.00 pm 

Tues:11 Sept Criniti’s (Italian); Thurs: 18 

Oct Ziggy’s . 

Nominated Tuesdays from 12:30 

Leader: Julie Bulkeley 9635 1560 

after 4:30 

AUBURN RSL 

33 Northumberland Rd. Auburn 

72GA01 

COLONIAL PIONEERS, 

PRISONERS and PLACES 

This informal class seeks to understand 

how Australia developed, the people 

involved in this process and also to enjoy 

the contributions of other members of the 

group 

Alt. Mondays from 9 Jul, 1:30 - 3:30 

Leader: Shirley McLeod 9831 5639 

BLACKTOWN BAND 

HALL 

Richmond Road, Blacktown 

72GB02 

TAI CHI 

Tai Chi has been said to relieve stress, 

arthritis, blood pressure and helps to get 

you mobile in mind and body. It also helps 

in the circulation of blood and the toning 

of muscles 

Beginners, intermediate and advanced 

classes. 

Every Tuesday from 3 Jul, 12:45 - 3:00 

Leader: Pearl Hansson 9624 3745 

Secretary: Uta Trost 9626 9683 

72GB03 

UPSTAGING AGEING 

Discussion Group. Enjoying the Third Age 

and proud of it. For the young in heart. 

Alt. Fridays from 6 Jul, 10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Jean Oliver 9831 2393 

72GB05 

PENNING YOUR THOUGHTS 

For those who want to get it down on 

paper for fun or therapy. 


Leader: June Redmond 9621 8476 

72GB06 

FUN AND GAMES 

A light-hearted course to stretch your 

mind playing scrabble and other games in 

a friendly atmosphere. 


Leader: Norma Ferguson 9622 8580 

BLACKTOWN CITY 

LIBRARY 

Study Room, Cnr Alpha & Flushcombe 

Rds 

72GB04 

FAMILY TREE MYSTERIES 

SOLVED 

This course is to help you discover 

your family tree and solve some of the 

mysteries. 


Leader: Julie Perrim 9671 3747 

ST. ANTHONY’S 

CHURCH HALL 

Aurelia Street, Toongabbie 

Close to station, parking available. 

72GT01 

PUT IT IN WRITING 

Creative writing classes in a friendly, 

non-competitive environment, offering 

encouragement to anyone wanting to 

write. That “something” that is spinning 

round in your head – write it down. All you 

need is a willingness to participate and an 

exercise book and pen. 


Leader: Kath Hollins 9631 3897 

72GT02 

MAH JONG (WESTERN STYLE) 

Learn to play and practice playing in a 

friendly atmosphere. 

Alt. Mondays from 2 Jul, 1:00 – 3:00 

Leaders: Marian Chambers 9688 2018 

May Moreau 0412989468 

BALCOMBE HEIGHTS 

LEISURE LEARNING 

CENTRE 

Room 2 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham 

Hills 

Parking available, Bus No. 604 Castle 

Hill / Parramatta 

72GL03 

ANTARCTICA – NEW 

This course will tell the inspiring stories 

of Antarctica and its explorers including 

Amundsen, Byrd, Cook, Hurley, Mawson, 

Ross, Scott, Shackleton, Wedell, Wilkes, 

Wilkins and others. Some videos will 

accompany the stories. 

Alt. Tuesdays from 3 Jul, 10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: June Lynn 9858 5207 

(after 5:00 pm) 


HARBOURSIDE NORTH REGION 

Enquiries, NOT bookings, Lesley Duffill 9969 9546 

MOSMAN 

3-hour parking Mosman Cache (behind 

the fire station). 

Bridgepoint Shopping Centre (lower 

level) and Vista St. car park. 

Public Transport - Northern Beaches 

and Taronga Zoo buses from Wynyard 

along Military Road: 257 bus from 

Chatswood. 

Coordinator: Lesley Duffill 9969 9546 

72HZ01 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT **(14) 

Using ‘Cheap Eats’ and ‘City Rail Guide’ 

we meet for lunch at various ethnic cafes. 

We aim to discover some of the cooking 

origins, locations and unique ingredients 

in our travels. Friendliness, fun and food 

as a basis for finding out about different 

cultures. 

Alt. Fridays from 20 July, 

Leader:and Details: 

Kathy Smith 9904 0450 

Members on the waiting list from 

semester 1, please phone Kathy 

immediately. 

MOSMAN ART 

GALLERY 

Cnr of Myahgah Rd and Short St., 

Mosman (opposite Alan Border Oval) 

72HA06 

SEVEN WONDERS OF NEW 

SOUTH WALES 

We look at seven natural and man made 

wonders of NSW; Bradfield’s Babies; the 

Opera House; Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric 

Scheme; Port Jackson; the Great 

Northern Railway; a new role for Bell’s 

Line of Road. (7 sessions) 

Monday 9 July then alt. Mondays from 

30 July, 10:30 - 12:30 

Leader: Ian De Mellow and Roger Link 

Bookings: Phyllis Clout 9969 6846 

72HA07 

SQUATTER’S CASTLES 

This course looks at land development 

and regulation in the 19th century as 

the pastoral industry enabled squatters’ 

power and influence to grow. The Ogilvie 

family who emigrated in 1824 are the case 

study for this pattern of settlement and the 

establishment of “castles”. (5 sessions) 

Alt. Mondays from 23 July, 10:30 - 12:30 

Leader: Marie Kennedy 

Bookings: Lynne Hillier 9939 1707 

(after 5 pm) 

72HA08 

MODERN ECONOMIC GROWTH: 

RICH COUNTRIES - POOR 

COUNTRIES 

What is modern economic growth 

Historically when and where did it start, 

and how has it led to the current global 

inequalities in terms of incomes, higher 

life expectancy, etc Is globalisation leading 

to fairer international distribution of 

wealth No prior knowledge assumed. 

(6 sessions) 

Each Monday from 22 October, 

10:30 - 12:30 

Leader: John Drabble 

Bookings: June King 9929 7245 

(after 5pm) 

MOSMAN SQUARE 

SENIORS’ CENTRE 

Next to Mosman Council Chambers, 

Mosman Square (off Military Road) Spit 

Junction 

72HS04 

ORIGINS OF CIVIL 

ENGINEERING 

Civil engineers and their forerunners have 

been designing and building civic infrastructure 

for some 5,000 years. This series 

traces the origins of the civil engineers’ 

skills from the Romans, Renaissance 

and Industrial Revolution to 1900; roads, 

canals, railways, materials, mathematics, 

buildings, water supply and sewage. 

(6 sessions) 

Each Wednesday from 11 July, 

10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Don Fraser 

Bookings: Faith Fraser 9337 5307 

72HS05 

TALES AND TRAILS OF THE 

AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSHES 

The people, places and life on the goldfields 

of 19th century Australia. Odd facts, 

quirky people and weird places that saved 

the colonies and brought Australia to 

nationhood thanks to GOLD (plus some 

diversions into items of Gold PLATED 

trivia). (6 sessions) 

Each Wednesday from 22 August, 

10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Graham Levido 

Bookings: Margaret Saville 9960 2127 

72HS06 

THEY MADE AN IMPACT 

The lives of Benjamin Franklin, Voltaire, 

Samuel Pepys and Christopher Wren 

will be described. Also a procession of 

astronomers from ancient Greece to 

Halley are inspected. (4 sessions) 

Each Wednesday from 3 October, 

10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Paul Barclay 

Bookings: Annika Tults 9484 5202 

72HS07 

ICONIC AMERICAN WRITERS 

Some of America’s prose writers will 

be looked at. One per session starting 

with Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ‘Scarlet 

Letter’; then Poe’s ‘Tales of Mystery and 

Imagination’; Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘The 

Great Gatsby’; William Faulkner’s ‘Light 

in August’ and Steinbeck’s ‘Grapes of 

Wrath’. (5 sessions) 

Each Wednesday from 31 October, 

10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Andrew Caro 

Bookings: Kate Caro 9929 6489 

THE GARRISON- 

KILLARNEY 

RETIREMENT 

CENTRE 

3 Spit Rd, Mosman 

(opposite Trumps Bridge Centre) 

100yds flat walk from Spit Junction bus 

stops. 3 hour car parking at Mosman 

Cache behind the fire station. 

72HK04 

IN DEFENCE OF CAPITALISM 

Accepted wisdom says that the state of 

the world is getting worse and capitalism 

is to blame. We will look at the information 

which shows this to be incorrect. Participants 

will be encouraged to discuss 

this information and carry out their own 

research. 

(6 sessions) 

Each Thursday from 12 July, 1:30 - 3:30 

Leader:and Bookings: 

Tony McCurdy 9418 8866 

72HK05 

SCIENCE AND RELATED 

TOPICS 

As an introduction we will discuss “ Was 

Napoleon Poisoned”. Then we will consider 

environmental aspects of water, soil, 

air, and coal combustion. Further discussion 

will be on clean coal and nuclear 

energy. (6 sessions) 

Each Thursday from 23 August, 

1:30 - 3:30 

Leader:: Dal Swaine 

Bookings: Leslie Maher 9909 8334 

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THE MANORS 

OF MOSMAN 

RETIREMENT 

VILLAGE 

6 Hale Road, Mosman 

(off Military Road) 

Buses: 143, 144, 175, 247, 250 

(along Military Road) 

72HV01 

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 

**(14) 

Books will be selected from a wide range 

of fiction, biography and non-fiction. At the 

first meeting we will discuss ‘Dombey and 

Son’ by Charles Dickens, other books for 

discussion will be decided by members at 

the first meeting. We aim to discuss a different 

book at each fortnightly meeting. 

Alt. Tuesdays from 10 July, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Val Muir 

Bookings: Barbara Shannon 9969 6070 

72HV02 

CREATIVE WRITING **(12) 

Beginners and experienced writers welcomed. 

We will explore many genres (short 

stories, poetry, etc.) by using stimulating 

exercises that could lead your writing in 

exciting directions. 


Occasional Leader: Ronnie Hoffman 

Bookings: Ellie Van Schie 9905 2568 

72HV03 

TOPICAL ISSUES – 


This group will discuss a range of social 

issues and current affairs with group participation 

encouraged. 

Alt. Wednesdays from 25 July, 

10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Joan Castle 

Bookings: Rose Hochman 9449 8306 

DOUGHERTY 


The Meeting Room seats 40 people. 

7 Victor Street, Chatswood 

3-hour free parking at Westfield car park 

opposite. 

Public transport - short walk from 

Chatswood bus and train interchange 

Coordinator: Beverley Peken 9888 3101 

72HD18 

FAMOUS SCIENTISTS – THEIR 

LIVES AND WORKS 

NEW – The scientists discussed will be 

those whose discoveries were revolutionary 

at the time and are still relevant today. 

This course is for the layperson who would 

like to understand how each scientist built 

on the discoveries of their predecessors 

to produce ground-breaking insights into 

how the natural world works. 

(5 sessions) 


Leader: John and Maureen Webb 

Bookings: Jim Watson 9417 3087 

72HD19 

INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE 

21ST CENTURY 

NEW – This course will examine the threat 

posed by infectious diseases in today’s 

world. Topics include the pros and cons 

of immunisation, the emergence of antibiotic 

resistant organisms, the importance 

of blood-borne diseases, the economic 

impact of agricultural diseases and the 

threat of bioterrorism. (6 sessions) 

Alt. Tuesdays from 25 Sept. to 23 Oct. 

then each week, 10:30 - 12:30 

Leader: Penny Bishop 

Bookings: Lynette Brady 9958 3577 

72HD20 

CARBON DIOXIDE, THE 

GREATEST AND WORST WASTE 

NEW – The lectures will look at our 

world’s atmosphere, its development and 

changes, particularly in relation to life in 

its many forms. Measurements of recent 

changes in the atmosphere, weather, 

surface and sea temperatures will be discussed, 

and related to the human population 

and its activities. Possibilities for the 

future will be considered. (5 sessions) 

Each Monday from 17, 24 Sept. 

8, 22, 30 Oct. 10:30 - 12:30 

Leader: Angela Jones 

Bookings: Margaret Urquhart 9411 8501 

72HD21 

ALL ABOUT MEMORY 

This course covers memory for the over 

60s, strategies for names and for the 

longer term; where memories are kept and 

memory systems; the relation of memory 

to general health and minimising the risk 

of dementia. 

(4 sessions) 

Each Friday from 27 July, 10:30 - 12:30 

Leader: Judy Wiles 

Bookings: Joy Huxley 9427 2087 

72HD22 

ALL SORTS OF NAMES 

We will look at the history, derivation and 

usage of first names, surnames, nicknames, 

eponyms and place names: also 

house, pet, pub, newspaper, car, train and 

shop and trade names. Including some 

stories about names. (5 sessions) 

Each Monday from 16 July, 10:30 - 12:30 

Leader:and Bookings: 

Joyce Chapman 9449 9006 

72HD23 

WOMEN IN PHILOSOPHY 

What are the philosophical assumptions 

underlying the social position of women 

Why are women identified with the body 

and the emotions Why understand the 

feminine in terms of nature How to think 

motherhood What is feminist theory We 

look at Wollstoncraft, Beauvoir, Irigaray 

and a few others. (8 sessions) 


Leader: Nicole Helmy 

Bookings: John Stone 9411 3447 

72HD24 

FOOD IN CULTURE AND 

HISTORY 

Food, with all its customs and rituals is 

a fascinating indicator of social history. 

However, the culture of food has significantly 

influenced history too. We will look 

at Neo-lithic, Ancient Greece, Rome, and 

Japan, with Medieval and Renaissance to 

come. (6 sessions) 


10:30 - 12:30 


Bookings: Joy Martin 9888 6465 

72HD25 

ROME: POPES, CARDINALS AND 

ARCHITECTS 

In 1417 the Popes returned to Rome after 

100 years absence. They returned to a desolate, 

decrepit city and gave it “re-birth”, 

happily coinciding with the Renaissance 

of the arts which transformed Italy. This 

course explores the fascinating mixture of 

Cardinals, churches, villas and courtesans 

which engaged an extraordinary assembly 

of painter-sculptor-architects. (6 sessions) 

Each Tuesday from 14 August, 1:30 - 3:30 

Leader: Peter Ryland 

Bookings: Betty Campbell 9997 5298 

72HD26 

DESIGNER UNIVERSE **(15) 

Developments in astrophysics and cosmology 

over the last 50 years point strongly to 

the view that the universe is both created 

and fine-tuned for life. We look at some of 

the evidence for this, using results of general 

relativity and nuclear physics applied 

to cosmology. 

(6 sessions) 

Alt. Wednesdays from 1 August, 

10:30 - 12:30 

Leader: Ted Fackerell 

Bookings: Ruth Fackerell 9908 3211 

72HD27 

RIVERS AND MAN 

This course looks at 5 of the world’s big 

rivers and ways in which people have been 

influenced by them. Also the ways in which 

people have used and changed them for 

human needs. (4 sessions) 


10:30 - 12:30 

Leader: Ian Nicol 

Bookings: Nan Butcher 9416 4194 

72HD28 

ORCHESTRA IN 

PERFORMANCE, VOICE IN 

OPERA AND COMPOSER IN 

COMPOSITION 

NEW – During September, October and 

November, be attuned to the Orchestra in 

rehearsal and performance. Live the voices 

of Gobbi, Corelli, Lanza, Callas and Nihllson. 

Extracts from Boris Godonov, ‘Tristan 

and Isolde’, Russian Opera at the Bolshoi, 

Orlando Furioso and others. Be excited by 

Orchestra and the Voice in exultation. 

Each Friday from 14 Sept., 11:00 - 1:00 

Leader: Robert Lutton 

Bookings: Maya Varga 9904 8520 

72HD17 


Dealing with topics of general interest relevant 

to our times. 

Alt. Thursdays from 5 July, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Margaret Thomason 9488 8960 

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QUEEN ELIZABETH 

CENTENARY CENTRE 

180 Longueville Road, Lane Cove 

Public transport - 252, 253, 254 buses 

from the city (QVB). 536 bus from 

Chatswood Stn, and Gladesville. Some 

3-hour parking nearby. 

Enquiries: Ron Mead 9871 2580 

72HL01 


Topical issues and ideas discussed in a 

friendly and lively atmosphere. Join us 

to continue learning and communicating 

with an active group. 


Leader: Barbara Meth 9438 5014 

72HL02 

FRENCH: READING AND 

WRITING 

For those who have completed at least 

two years of a preliminary course. The 

aim of the course is to develop skills in 

reading, writing and speaking French. 


Leader: Peter Rennie 9451 3821 

72HL04 

REVOLUTIONS – FROM 

FRENCH TO RUSSIAN 

We continue our 2007 focus, which began 

with the French Revolution – a seedbed 

of our time. We will look at its similarity to 

later revolutions, particularly the Russian 

Revolution of the 20th century. 


Leader: Frank Wilson 9764 1071 

72HL05 


Join this happy group to air your views 

and discuss a variety of interesting topics 

selected by the group members. 


Leader: Loma Denshire 9427 5285 

72HL06 

POETRY FOR PLEASURE 

If you haven’t thought much about poetry 

since school days and would like to 

refresh your knowledge, come and join us. 

We are an informed group and welcome 

newcomers. If you like, you could try 

your hand writing a verse or two – purely 

optional. We read works by well-known 

poets or on a current subject of interest. 

Just come – and see and hear. We also 

have occasional guest speakers. 


Leader: Brenda Punshon 9427 7880 

(evenings) 

72HL07 

GREEK & LATIN LITERATURE IN 

TRANSLATION 

Works, in English translation, of writers 

from ancient Greek and Roman times will 

be studied with particular reference to 

their cultural, mythological and historical 

context. Chosen texts are generally available 

in Penguin Classics. No background 

knowledge is required. 


Leader: Norma Boston 

Enquiries: John Maltby 9817 3889 

72HL08 


**(12) 

NEW A book group centred on prize winners 

– Booker short lists etc. Our first 

book will be “The Kite Runner” by Khaled 

Hosseini. Later, books will be chosen by 

group members (maximum 12, ensuring 

everyone has a chance to speak). 

Every 4th Monday from 16 July, 

10.30 - 12.30 

Leader: Janice Gentle 8901 5353 

LANE COVE UNITING 

CHURCH HALL 

Corner of Finlayson St & Coxs Lane 

Transport details as for Centenary Centre 

above 

72HU01 

CLASSICAL MUSIC 

APPRECIATION 

Continuing the History of Classical Music, 

via “Who influenced whom”, we study 

composers from 1750 to the present 

day, illustrated with some lovely recorded 

music. 


Leader: Rex Benn 9498 1784 

72HU02 

THE POET’S VOICE 

We are a friendly group of poets who share 

a love of poetry. We take turns making 

presentations to the group on a variety of 

subjects/poets, followed by readings and 

critiques of our own work after morning 

tea. 


Convenor: Mary Tang 

Bookings: Enid Hogan 9876 5322 

MCMAHONS POINT 


165 Blues Point Road, McMahon’s Point 

(near North Sydney Station) 

Public Transport - any bus or train 

to North Sydney Station - No on-site 

parking 

Coordinator: Andrew Caro 9929 6489 

72HM01 

WRITING POETRY **(12) 

Discover the writer/poet within, through 

appreciation and writing of poetry. Take 

pleasure in the study of 19th and 20th 

century great poets. Create your own 

masterpiece through fun exercises and 

encouragement. 


Leader: Drawn Bruce 

Bookings: Joanne Watcyn-Jones 

9489 5442 

72HM02 

CREATIVE WRITING **(10) 

This course brings out the inner you, freeing 

you to express in words what you have 

secretly wanted to do. This is an interactive 

course, with exercises and readings. 


Leader: Ann Howard 

Bookings: George James 9436 2308 

72HM03 

FRENCH INTERMEDIATE **12 

This intermediate French class is for those 

who have studied French before and 

would like to participate in easy conversation, 

revision of grammar, writing, reading 

French stories and wish to become 

acquainted with French culture. 

Each Tuesday from 24 July, 2.00 - 4.00 

Leader: Henrietta Pile 9954 1338 

72HM04 

CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY 

A beginner’s course. Develop an appreciation 

of this art form, the beauty of 

brushwork and the construction of the 

Chinese characters by learning some 

basic strokes. The technique is challenging 

so bring lots of patience! Equipment 

will cost approximately $50. 

Each Wednesday from 19 Sept., 

2:00 - 4:00 

Leader: Mary Tang 

Bookings: Nancy Brogan 9954 4789 

72HM05 

BOOK CLUB **(14) 

This group reads and discusses a wide 

range of books, chosen by the group. 

Alt. Fridays from 20 July, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Toni McLennan 9412 1585 


72HM07, 08 & 09 

COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS 

**(6) 

Feel you need to know your computer 

A bit scared of it but want to use it for 

writing, keeping accounts, handling 

photos, e-mailing and exploiting internet 

resources This course is for you. 

Over six weekly classes we aim, through 

pleasantly guided, hands-on action, to 

give you the insight that will make these 

tasks much easier and encourage you to 

forge ahead. You’ll come to realise that 

computer literacy is fast becoming an 

essential skill. 

72HM07 

Each Monday from 16 July. 

72HM08 

Each Wednesday from 18 July. 

72HM09 

Each Thursday from 19 July. 

All classes run from 10 to 12 with a 

capacity of six students. They normally 

have two tutors. We allocate a state-ofthe-art 

computer to each student in either 

a desktop or notebook model. Additionally, 

at a small charge, we provide a set of 

comprehensive bound notes, a removable 

information disk and morning teas. 

Bookings: David McKay 9419 6803 

Repeat courses will run from 8 Oct. for 

those wait-listed. 

72HM10 

SUPER INVESTMENTS 

NEW This totally new course aims to 

attract people who manage their own 

Self Managed Funds and wish to discuss 

investment strategies and pool their ideas 

for the benefit of the group. It should be 

clearly understood that this is a discussion 

group only and members are not 

allowed by law to provide financial advice. 

(5 sessions) 


Leader: Terry Turner 9953 3762 

72HM11 

TOPICAL ISSUES 

NEW Workshop discussion group based 

on the hot topics of the day. Subjects will 

be chosen by the group participants for 

the following sessions. 

Alt. Fridays from 24 Aug., 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Kate Caro 

Bookings: Margaret Urquhart 9411 8501 

72HM12 

THEY MADE AN IMPACT 

NEW The lives of Benjamin Franklin, Voltaire, 

Samuel Pepys, Christopher Wren 

will be described. Also we will look at a 

procession of Astronomers from ancient 

Greece to Halley. (4 sessions) 

Each Thursday from 27 September, 

2:00 - 4:00 

Leader: Paul Barclay 

Bookings: Andrew Caro 9929 6489 

GLADESVILLE 

Gladesville Community Centre 

44 Gladesville Road, Hunters Hill 

(Near corner Ryde Road and Hunters Hill 

Overpass) 

Buses: Ryde Road from Chatswood, 

Lane Cove, Gladesville and Hunters Hill 

Wharf. 

Parking: Street parking and underneath 

food court in Gladesville Road 

72HG02 

FOOD AND CULTURE 

From the closing days of the 17th Century 

we wander through fascinating facts 

and customs, exploring the role of food in 

society. The influence and impact of food 

on history continues to make this journey 

of discovery another ‘not to be missed’ 

series of lectures. (4 sessions) 


10:30 - 12:30 


Bookings: Robyn Hogan 9879 5453 

72HG03 

COLONIAL WOMEN’S DIARIES, 

LETTERS AND BOOKS 

Writing was an art that was part of the 

world they’d left behind and now part of 

our literary inheritance. This semester we 

will look at: Elizabeth Macarthur - Cofounder 

of the wool industry; Emmeline 

Leslie - The Duchess of Canning Downs; 

Mary McConnel - author and founder of 

the Brisbane Children’s Hospital; Louisa 

Meredith - pioneer botanist, artist and 

conservationist; the Bussell sisters - 

Frances, Mary, Elizabeth and sister-in-law 

Caroline Cockworthy; Caroline Louise 

Atkinson - the colonial Charlotte Bronte 

and a talented artist. (6 sessions) 

Alt. Wednesdays from 5 September, 

10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Jennifer Weldon 

Bookings: Robyn Hogan 9879 5453 

72HG04 

THE WAY WE WERE 

The sheer magnitude of the changes in 

our lifetime is amazing. Looking back, we 

can better grasp the vast changes, which 

have marked the past years – we take a 

look at the events and things that form 

out attitudes and give us our identity. 

Wednesday, November 28, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Robyn Hogan 9879 5453 

PRIVATE HOMES 

Coordinator: Sally Hodgkinson 

9958 6570 

72HH01 

AN ENQUIRING MIND 

(Chatswood) **(10) 

Come along to our group and bring your 

enquiring mind to share your ideas with 

other enquiring minds. 

Alt. Fridays from 3 Aug., 10:30 - 12:30 

Leader: Ruby Bliem 9411 5759 

72HH02 

INTERMEDIATE RECORDER 

(Roseville) **(12) 

Play the recorder with a small group 

meeting not far from Roseville station. 

Intermediate students only. 

Alt. Monday from 9 July, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Sheila Caldwell 9498 1197 

Bookings: Margaret Davies 9410 3918 

72HH03 

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS 

(Ryde) **(12) 

Basic grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis 

on spoken Spanish and Spanish for 

travellers. 

Each Tuesday from 10 July, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Mary Le Clair 0425 263 781 or 

9888 6970 

72HH04 

SPANISH CONTINUERS 

(Ryde) **(12) 

Emphasis on spoken Spanish for those 

with some, but limited Spanish. 


Leader: Mary Le Clair 0425 263 781 or 

9888 6970 

72HH05 

POETRY FOR PLEASURE 

(Chatswood) **(12) 

Poetry appreciation chaired by Dr Stan 

Goulston (6 sessions) 

Each Tuesday from 7 Aug., 9:20 - 11:20 

Leader: Stan Goulston 

Bookings: Sally Hodgkinson 9958 6570 


INNER WEST REGION 

Course Coordinator: Barbara Burton ph. 9798 5620 (12:30 – 5:30 Mon-Fri) 

(email: beburton@iprimus.com.au) 

Make bookings with Course Leaders or Course Secretaries, 

not the Course Coordinator. 

ASHFIELD TOWN 

HALL 

Meeting Room 1, 2nd Floor, Civic 

Building (above Library). 

Lift available. Parking at Ashfield 

Shopping Plaza. Close to Rail Station. 

Frequent Buses: 

409, 462,4,6, 472,2, 480,3. 

Venue Convenor: Barbara Burton 

9798 5620 

72WA01 

BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS 

Friendly group providing a relaxed 

introduction to Bridge. 

Each Tuesday from 3 Jul, 1:15 - 4:00 

Leader: Terry Corcoran 9706 7286 

Secretary: Moya Hogan 9798 3700 

72WA02 

SO YOU WANT TO PAINT 

An interactive group space for people 

wanting to paint and learn with others. 

Here you will find support for your inspirations 

and aspirations. Mainly we work 

in oils, but some watercolour and acrylic 

work is done. Attendees will need to provide 

their own easels and other materials. 


Leader: Arnold Van Gerwen 9723-7377 

Secretary: Brigitte Gennari 9798 3537 

72WA04 

CINEMA DISCUSSION AND 

STUDY GROUP ** 

The approach will be to see two chosen 

films in suburban cinemas each fortnightly 

period. Leadership of the discussion will 

be rotated among the group (voluntary). 

The aim will be enjoyment and to gain 

insight into cinematic aspects such as 

editing, mise-en-scene, and montage. 

Alt. Wednesdays from 11 Jul, 

10:00-12:00 


BURWOOD MASONIC 

HALL 

Rear of Council Offices in Conder 

Street. 

Transport as for Woodstock, plus car 

parking close by in Burwood Plaza. 

Venue Convenor: 

Hazel Bittman 9743 4172 

72WM01 

CO-OPERATIVE YOGA AND 

RELAXATION 

This course is for experienced yoga 

practitioners who wish to share their 

knowledge in a collaborative atmosphere. 

Anyone with previous yoga experience is 

welcome to join the class. 

Wednesdays from 18 Jul, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Heather Adams 9722 7226 

Secretary: Kay Porter 9722 4277 

BURWOOD: 

WOODSTOCK 


Church Street, Burwood 

Frequent fast trains to Burwood Station. 

Buses 408/9, 458, 492/9, 400 from Bondi. 

Car parking on site. 

Venue Convenor: Hazel Bittman 

9743 4172 

72WW01 

MONDAY DISCUSSION GROUP 

This course is based on current affairs 

and covers topics of general interest. We 

have two mottos: 

1) We agree to disagree 

2) No subject is taboo 

Anyone within the group may raise any 

issue. 

Each Monday from 2 Jul, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Frances Heathfield 9818 2307 

72WW02 

THE WRITER’S VOICE 

“Through writing one becomes more 

truly oneself”. We will discuss the varying 

demands of different writing forms including 

family history, short stories or even a 

novel. 


Leader: Elizabeth Gray 9819 7374 

72WW04 

DISCUSSION GROUP: SOCIAL 

ISSUES AND CURRENT 

AFFAIRS ** 

Enjoy a stimulating exchange of views on 

a topic previously chosen by the participants, 

plus discussion on current news. 


Bookings: Hazel Bittman 9743 4172 

72WW05 

RECORDER GROUP 

The group is for people who enjoy playing 

the recorder, can sight read reasonably 

well and have previous experience. (It is 

not for beginners). Members able to play 

a variety of recorders eg: Alto, Tenor or 

Bass, would be greatly appreciated. 


Leader: Jan Young 9569 8167 

Secretary: Emily Hildreth 9469 3086 

72WW06 

ITALIAN CONVERSATION 

Must have a basic knowledge of the language. 

We discuss current affairs, books, 

films etc. 

Each Wednesday from 4 Jul, 

10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Pat Kyneur 9747 4757 

72WW07 

HISTORY OF THE USA: 1850 TO 

THE PRESENT DAY 

A brief overview from European colonization 

in the 17th Century will be offered. 

Modern American history is as enthralling 

as any country’s on the globe. 


10:00 - 12:00 


72WW08 

VOYAGE AROUND AUSTRALIA 

A literary adventure through significant 

Australian writing from Cook to contemporary. 

This includes novels, drama, 

poetry, short stories and biography. First 

session: ‘Five Visions of Captain Cook’ by 

Kenneth Slessor. 


Leader: Iris Ryall 9744 1647 

Bookings: Joyce Page 9599 1426 

72WW09 

INVESTMENT DISCUSSION 

GROUP 

Our course aims to understand the forces 

and current events that affect investment 

markets. To do this we shall examine specific 

topics and undertake some practical 

activity. 

This is a Discussion Group only, and 

our members are not permitted by law 

to provide financial advice. 

Alt. Thursdays from 12 Jul, 9:30 – 11:30 

Leader: Terry O’Brien 9630 1834 

Secretary: Alwyn Morgan 9557 4074 


CITY: SYDNEY U3A 

CENTRAL OFFICE 

Level 1 15-17 Young Street, Sydney 

100 metres from Circular Quay 

72WU01 

INTRODUCTION TO PC 

COMPUTING **(5) 

This course introduces novice users to 

PC computing. Sessions can be structured 

to address your needs. Possible 

topics include “Installing software”, “Windows 

operation”, “Desktop operation”, 

“Viruses”, and “Email and the Internet”. A 

new course starts each month, is 3 sessions 

long. Bookings are essential. 

2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday of each month 

from 10 Jul, 2:00 - 3:30 pm. 

Leader: Harry Purvis 9649 3824 

CITY: CUSTOMS 

HOUSE LIBRARY 

Meeting room – Level 2. Enter through 

Reading Room. 

Opposite Circular Quay Station 

72WC01 

DECONSTRUCTING 

CONTEMPORARY ART **(25) 

This group visits vibrant contemporary 

art in Sydney galleries and beyond and 

on alternate Thursdays deconstructs, 

through discussion, with the intention 

of establishing a personal aesthetic. We 

each build a virtual art collection and new 

ways of interpreting current concerns. 

Each Thursday from 12 Jul, 1:30 - 3:30 

Leader: Wendy Fraser 9569 7942 

Mobile 0408 721 672 

Secretary: Helen Biddle 9428 1585 

72WC02 

FILM APPRECIATION ** 

For those who enjoy both going to the 

movies and sharing their viewpoints with 

others. The aim is lively discussion of 

two films each fortnight. Each member 

is expected to research a film, present it 

to the group and lead discussion – three 

times a year. 


Leader: Susanne de Ferranti 9660 3425 

DRUMMOYNE 


10 Cometrowe Street, Drummoyne 

5 minutes from Lyons Road and Victoria 

Road. 

Buses 504 (from Chiswick), 499, 492 

(Rockdale-Drummoyne), 500 Series and 

X20 (Victoria Road), Street parking. 

72WD02 

THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT 

NEW - This period looks at the changes 

wrought by the Renaissance & Reformation. 

The revolution of ideas that are with 

us today and it’s effect on Society, Religion 

and Science. 

Alt. Wed from 18 Jul, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Hazel Bittman 9743 4172 

GLEBE: COMMUNITY 

ROOMS 

113-115 Mitchell Street, 

Glebe Buses 431, 433, 370 

72WG01 

ADVANCED JAPANESE 

Covers grammar, reading and writing of 

Kanji and Kana: knowledge of the language 

is essential 

Each Thursday from 5 Jul, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Iris Carpenter- 9772 4563 

72WG02 

DRAWING 

Drawing concentrating on black and white 

(charcoal, pencil, ink), with some other 

media (e.g. Conté). The basics are covered 

including tone, perspective, composition 

etc. Students are encouraged to 

suggest topics. Weather permitting, we 

draw outdoors and occasionally visit art 

galleries. All that is required of students is 

an interest in drawing. 


Leader: Neville Bendall 9660 1873 

GLEBE: ST HELEN’S 


184 Glebe Point Road, 

Glebe Buses 433, 431, 370 

72WS01 

PATHWAYS TO THE GODS 

This course looks at the religions of the 

Greco-Roman period using archaeology, 

art history and literature. This includes 

ancient Israel and the beginnings of 

Christianity, Buddhism and Islam. 

Each Friday from 27 Jul, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Jacques Goldman 9518-6741 

LEICHHARDT 

MUNICIPAL LIBRARY 

Piazza Level, Italian Forum, 23 Norton 

Street, Leichhardt 

Buses: 370; 436/7/8,440,445 (Parramatta 

Rd) 412/3, 461,480/3 

Venue Convenor: Margot Simington 

9571 9297 

72WL03 

DECONSTRUCTING 

CONTEMPORARY ART 

NEW - This group visits vibrant contemporary 

art in Sydney galleries and beyond 

and on alternate Thursdays deconstructs, 

through discussion, with the intention 

of establishing a personal aesthetic. We 

each build a virtual art collection and new 

ways of interpreting current concerns. 

Each Friday from 6 Jul, 1:30 - 3:30 

Leader: Wendy Fraser 9569 7942 

Mobile 0408 721 672 

72WL04 

FOUR DICTATORS OF THE 

20TH C (HITLER, STALIN, MAO 

AND POL POT) 

NEW - An examination of the creation, 

motivation and circumstances of the rise 

of these notorious figures: What, if anything, 

do they have in common and how 

do they differ We attempt to analyse their 

personal drivers and to examine the sort 

of societies which enabled their emergence. 

Ideas from the group welcomed to 

aid this analysis. (6 sessions) 

Alt. Fridays from 20 Jul. 10:30-12:30 

Leader: Kate Caro 9929 6488 

72WL05 

FROM THE NICHOLSON 

MUSEUM 

NEW - Craig Barker and Amanda Dusting 

of the University of Sydney’s Nicholson 

Museum use their expertise in archaeology 

to bring us insights into life within 

these ancient civilisations. (2 sessions) 

1. Ancient Greek theatre and 

performance 

Leader: Craig Barker 

Friday 10 August, 10:30-12:30 

2. Archaeology in Iran: a recent 

excursion to the Achaemenid 

Empire...or Did Darius sleep 

here 

Leader: Amanda Dusting 

Friday 24 August, 10:30-12:30 

Bookings: Margot Simington 9571 9297 

72WL06 

ALL ABOUT MEMORY 

NEW - This course covers memory for 

the over 60s, strategies for names and 

for the longer term; where memories are 

kept and memory systems; the relation of 

memory to general health and minimising 

of the risk of dementia. (3 sessions) 

Alt Fridays: 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 

10:30-12:30 

Leader: Judith Wiles 


72WL07 

ISLAM IN THE MODERN WORLD 

NEW - This course provides a world view 

of the faith and practice of Islam together 

with contemporary issues, eg: Muslims 

in modern life; interpretations of Islam; 

Jihad untangled; women in Islam; Islam in 

politics and society; past, present & future 

directions.(4 sessions) 

Alt Fridays 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 

14 Dec, 10:00-12:00 

Leader: Mehmet Ozalp 


72WL08 

WITH THE KAMASUTRA UNDER 

MY ARM 

NEW - Author of murder mystery and 

travel books for old and young tells of 

how she researches her subjects and of 

her belief in the need for each generation 

to record their personal experience of life 

in their times. 

Friday 7 Dec, 10:30-12:30 (1 session) 

Leader: Patricia Bernard 



NEWINGTON 


Avenue of Europe, Newington 

River-cat from Circular Quay- meets Bus 

401 (Olympic Park Ferry Wharf/Lidcombe 

Station) to Newington Market Place: Rail 

to Auburn, Burwood, or Eastwood; then 

bus. Buses: 525 (Parramatta/Strathfield 

Station/Burwood); 540/2/3/4 (From 

Auburn Station, Eastwood Station, 

Macquarie Centre): 

Free car parking. 

Venue Convenor: Barbara Sheer 

9647 1212 

72WN01 

TAKE ME TO THE OPERA! ** 

(70) 

Lauris Elms talks to her opera colleagues 

about their careers in music, and opera in 

particular. 

First Tuesday each month from Jul 3 to 

Nov 6, 10:30 - 12:30 

Leader: Lauris Elms 

Secretary: Barbara Sheer 9647 1212 - for 

enquiries and enrolments. 

ROZELLE: 

HANNAFORD 

CENTRE 

Corner Darling & Nelson Street, Rozelle 

Ferry: Darling Street, Balmain. Buses: 

432, 433, 440, 445, QVB and 446 

Canterbury Station 

72WR01 

CONVERSATION FRANÇAISE 

Chaque Mardi à partir de 3 Jul, 

10:45 - 12:15 

Dirigeante: Suzy Buchman 9389 6553 

Sécretaire: Bérénice Buckley 9818 1553 

ROZELLE 

NEIGHBOURHOOD 

CENTRE 

665A Darling Street, Rozelle 

Buses: Victoria & Balmain Rds: 

501/2; L03; 504; L39: 440; 445. 

Darling St: 432/3/4 

72WV01 

DISCUSSION GROUP – 

TOPICAL ISSUES 

Enjoy stimulating discussion during the 

first hour on local and global current 

issues. In the second hour discussion will 

focus on a topic previously selected by 

members from a range of social, political, 

economic or environmental issues. 


10:30 - 12:30 

Leader: Anne Collins 9810 3358 

PRIVATE HOMES 

72WH01 

FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC 

(DRUMMOYNE) ** 

The course is for classical music lovers. 

The aim is to create a relaxed and friendly 

atmosphere in which we learn about 

composers’ lives and the times in which 

they lived and worked. Some sessions are 

created around a particular theme which 

features music of different composers. 


Leader: Joan Douglas 9181 3462 

72WH02 

CITY-QUARTER BOOK GROUP 

(CAMPERDOWN) ** 

Increase your enjoyment of reading by 

sharing your ideas with others. Every four 

weeks we will select, read and discuss a 

book, choosing from a wide range of literature. 

The first book for the 2nd Semester 

will be ‘March’ by Geraldine Brooks. 


Leader: Frances Wislaw 9516 1119 

72WH06 

BASIC COMPUTING 

(DRUMMOYNE) ** 

Individual attention for: 

- Managing the Desktop and Documents 

- Word Processing - Spread Sheets - Data 

Base Management - E-mail – Internet. 

Must have access to a PC running Windows 

95 or later versions. 

Each Thursday from 5 Jul, 10:00-11:00 

Leader: Rudolph Salter 9729 3408 

72WH07 

BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB 

(DRUMMOYNE) ** (9) 

Monday monthly from 2 Jul, 10:00 - 

12:00 

Leader: Gwen Sullivan 9181 2533. 

Secretary: June Coleman 9798-4831 

72WH08 

TRAVELLERS’ TALES - 

ANCIENT AND MODERN 

(LILYFIELD) ** (10) 

In this course, participants are encouraged 

to share their travel experiences 

about places they have visited. Trips may 

be anything from a luxury cruise through 

the Greek Islands, to a camping adventure 

in the Australian outback. 

Alt. Tuesdays from 7 Aug, 10:30 - 12:30 

Leader: Audrey Grivas 

Contact Secretary: Jan Howarth 9799 

9153. 

72WH09 

BALMAIN VILLAGE BOOK 

CLUB ** 

We will read one book per month. Members 

will be encouraged to head a discussion 

about a book they have chosen. 

Every 4th Monday from 9 Jul, 2:00 - 4:00 

Leader: Pamela Dingle 9810 6165 

72WH10 

EXPLORING HISTORY: 

AROUND THE 19th CENTURY 

(ROZELLE) ** 

Following earlier courses on ancient and 

medieval history, this semester’s course 

will move forward in time to consider the 

19th Century. 

Each Monday from 16 Jul, 10:30 - 12:30 

Leader: Frances Stone 9810 3225 

Bookings: Barbara Oates 9818 5187 

72WH11 

GETTING BY IN GERMAN 

(NEWINGTON) ** (8) 

Alt. Thursdays from 5 Jul, 10:00-12:00 

Leader: Antje Siefken 

9647 1886 

OUT THERE! 

72WX01 

INNER WEST BUSH WALKS 

(with a touch of history) 

Last Sunday of each month. 

Leader: Bobbie Kersten 9686 8579 

(after 5 pm); Shirley Ward 9747 4938 

Please note that these are medium grade 

bush walks. You are responsible for your 

own safety on the walks and all participants 

will be required to sign a liability disclaimer 

form. Bring a hat, water, food for 

lunch, block-out cream and wear shoes 

with a safe walking tread. 

Trains: Timetables subject to change: 

Transport Info Line 131 500. 

Call leaders for any late changes to 

program. 

29 July: 

CHARLES DARWIN WALK 

Dep: 8:18 Train from Central (Country 

platform) to Wentworth Falls. Return by 

train. 

26 August: 

MANLY WALK AROUND 

PENINSULAR 

Dep: 9:20 Ferry from Circular Quay to 

Manly. Return by ferry. 

30 September: 

COALCLIFF TO AUSTINMER VIA 

THE SEACLIFF BRIDGE 


platform). Return by train. 

28 October: 

MOUNT VICTORIA 

BERGHOFFER PASS 


Platform). Return by train. Leader:joins at 

Blacktown. 

25 November: 

ABBOTSFORD – HEN AND 

CHICKEN BAY) 

Dep: 9:25 Rivercat from Circular Quay to 

Abbotsford. Return bus or train to City. 


MANLY AND PENINSULA 

Coordinator: Roy Bedford: 9944 7240 

Assistant co-ordinator: Mick Greig: 9486 3140 

Important: Please pre-book for ALL courses. 

All SAINTS’ CHURCH 

HALL 

Boyle St., Balgowlah. 

(Co-ordinator Roy Bedford 9944 7240) 

72MB02 

LITERATURE 

A wide range of authors & their books are 

discussed. Authors include Vikram Seth, 

Ian McEwan, A J Cronin, Brian Moore, 

John Banville, Lloyd Jones, M J Hyland & 

Sebastian Barry. 

Alt. Wednesdays from July 25 

10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Janet Lahey 

Bookings: 9949 2896 

MANLY SENIOR 

CITIZENS’ CENTRE 

Balgowlah Rd. (cnr.Pittwater Rd.) Manly. 


72ME01 

EXPERIMENTS IN PAINTING 

We will do lots of exercises in the elements 

of picture making, mixing colours, putting 

colours together, using tone, expressing 

surface textures (glass, water, bricks 

etc.), effects of harmony, use of contrast. 

We will also try different media and types 

of paper—(paint, pen and ink, charcoal, 

pastel) on rough and smooth papers. 

Some materials will be provided. 

2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays each month from 

24 July, 10:00—12:00 

Leader: Christine Bladwell 

Bookings: 9982 2231 

RSL VETERANS’ 

RETIREMENT 

VILLAGES 

Collaroy Plateau - 2 venues: (MV), (MC). 

(Co-ordinator Mick Greig 9486 3140 ) 

Northern Units Amenities Block 

72MV01 

ART ** 

Painting workshop in the medium of your 

choice. Guidance provided and appraisals 

given. 

Each Monday from 2 July. 1:00- 4:00 

Leader: June Rodden. 

Bookings: Bett Agnew 9971 5582. 

Cutler Hall Library 

72MC01 


A small group which discusses in French, 

trips, films, plays, books, holidays and 

various cultural aspects of France. Also 

a small grammatical exercise each 

session. 

Each Tuesday from 3 July. 9:45 - 11:45 

Leader: Sheila Edwards 

Bookings: Sheila Thomson 9982 7735 

WARRINGAH PLACE 

RETIREMENT 

VILLAGE 

MEETING ROOM, 1039 Pittwater Rd. 

Collaroy. 

(Co-ordinator Mick Greig 9486 3140) 

72MP01 

VIEWPOINT 

Participation is the name of the game. Our 

activity involves discussion of newspaper 

articles, pre-selected topics and books of 

interest. Occasional guest speakers. 

1st & 3rd Mondays from 2 July. 

10:00 - 12:00 

Leaders; Mary Comber 9948 4064 

& Mick Greig 9486 3140. 

72MP02 

LEARN THE UKELELE (NEW)** 

Do you need some fun in your life Do 

you like to sing Ukeleles are back in 

fashion! Come and join us. No musical 

knowledge required but a small outlay 

required for a ukelele. 

Every Monday from 2 July. 1:30- 3:30 

Leader: Colleen Russell 9918 3817 

NELSON HEATHER 

SENIOR CITIZENS’ 

CENTRE 

Jacksons Rd., Warriewood. 


72MW01 

HISTORY – BREAKTHROUGH 

OF THE NEW – PT. 5. 

The course deals with the evolving 

threats to the revolution and the French 

response, the emergence of revolutionary 

justice and retaliation based on suspicion. 

Emergence of Napoleon as the safeguard 

against further threats of civil war. 

Alt. Fridays from 3 August 10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Tom Kaldor. 

Bookings: Roger Jones 9949 7550 

72MW04 

ENGLISH LITERATURE 

Members of the group will present books 

for discussion, both old classics and new 

favourites. 

Alt. Fridays from 27 July 2:00 – 4:00 

Leader: Ruth Towart. 

Bookings: Marian Weston 9949 3802. 

72MW05 

TOPICS OF OUR TIMES 

A discussion group on domestic and world 

events, especially on their relevance to 

Australia. 

Alt. Tuesdays from 10 July 2:00 - 4:00 

Leader: Ian Laing 

Bookings: Moya Ward 9979 2553. 

72MW06 

SECRET SOCIETIES 

Recent best selling works of fiction have 

ignited interest in secret societies and in 

the conspiring theories they tend to generate. 

We will explore the continuity of 

thought and the connections linking many 

secret societies from ancient times to the 

present day (7sessions), 

Each Friday from 13 July 10.00 – 12.00 

Leader: Gail Ball 9488 7844 

72MW07 

AN OVERVIEW OF SCIENCE 

A series of one-off lectures and discussions 

on a wide range of scientific topics. 

Guest speakers are arranged for the eight 

sessions in this semester 

Alt. Fridays from 3 August 2:00 - 4:00 

Leader: John Patterson. 

Bookings: Idris McClymont 9938 2927 

72MW08 

THE GOLDEN AGE OF CINEMA 

Many Europeans found Hollywood and 

Britain more congenial than their homelands 

in which to make films. Alexander 

Korda (Hungary), Conrad Veidt (Germany), 

Michael Curtiz (Hungary), Erich von 

Stroheim (Austria), Frank Capra (Italy), 

Billy Wilder (Austria) & Ernest Lubitsch 

(Germany), were only a few who made 

their mark. We shall see their films this 

semester. 

Alt. Wednesdays from 1 August 

1:30 - 4:00 

Leader: Alan Saunders. 

Bookings: Beverley Edmonds 9982 6181 

72MW15 


French conversation centred around a 

text, for advanced students. 

Alt. Fridays from 13 July 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Wendy Clark. 

Bookings: Christabel Casimir 9976 2971. 


72MW22 

READING BETWEEN THE LINES 

(NEW) 

Every day we are bombarded with information, 

reports and statistics, much of 

which is distorted or manipulated by 

people with an axe to grind. We will alert 

you to the spin-master’s tricks. You will be 

encouraged to analyse examples of such 

media reports and discuss them. Bring 

along your own examples for the group to 

discuss. The approach is non-mathematical, 

just fascinating. 

Alt. Tuesdays from 3 July 10.00-12.00 

Leader: Laurie Malone 9918 9126 

TRAMSHED ARTS & 


Pittwater Road, Narrabeen 


72MW18 


We are a self-help group of writers and 

each contribution is valuable whether part 

of a chapter, short story, article or memoir. 

If time is available, contributions will be 

read and constructively discussed by all. 

Alt. Mondays from July 2 1:30 - 3:30 

Leader: Paula Barrass 9918 8687 

Secretary: John Harper 9999 3221 

72MW14 

POETRY APPRECIATION **(Max. 

15) 

Hear & discuss poems selected from 

Andrew Marvell and others. Learn literary 

terms and understand why poems sound 

the way they do and why we are often 

moved to tears or laughter. 

Alt. Wednesdays from 11 July 

10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Jo Pittman. 

Bookings: Patricia Gibney 9997 6948. 

72MW13 

CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH 

**(Max.10) 

This course requires knowledge of spoken 

French to intermediate standard. 

Alt. Mondays from 30/7 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Therese Westcott. 9913 3049 

72MW10 

FRENCH STAGE 3 **(Max. 15) 

This course concentrates on French 

grammar. 

Alt. Mondays from 2 July 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Nola Fletcher. 


TED BLACKWOOD 


Cnr. Jacksons & Boondah Rds., 

Warriewood. 


72MK02 

ADVANCED GERMAN 

New members, with a good basic knowledge 

of this language, are welcome. A 

wide variety of study material is supplied. 

Alt. Tuesdays from 10 July 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Herbert Perlich. 

Bookings: Rita Hogan 9949 3232 

72MK03 

SOME ISSUES IN POLITICAL 

PHILOSOPHY 

Power; how it originates and circulates- 

---domination and resistance. Perversion 

of power—states of exception and 

totalitarianism. Is freedom the expression 

of rationality or of existence What is 

justice and how is it possible What kind 

of democracy We consult contemporary 

thinkers—Foucault, Agamben, Arendt, 

Nancy and refer to Kant. 

Alt. Fridays from 27 July 1.45 – 3.45 

Leader: Nicole Helmy. 

Bookings: Patricia Gibney 9997 6948. 

FORESTVILLE 

MEMORIAL HALL 

Cnr. Warringah Rd. & Starkey St. 


72MJ01 

EARLY ROMAN EMPIRE: 

AUGUSTUS TO NERO 

In 27 B.C. Augustus formally ended a 

century of violence and introduced a new 

form of government. How did he and 

his immediate successors depict themselves 

How were they depicted by later 

sources How did they transform Rome 

and her Empire 

Alt. Thursdays from 5 July. 2:00 - 4:00 

Leader: Leonie Hayne: 9417 2894. 

72MJ02 

READING SHAKESPEARE ( 4 

meetings) 

“ The Winter’s Tale: What’s gone and 

what’s past help. Should be past grief” 

Bring a copy of the text and enjoy this 

later work of Shakespeare. 

Alt. Mondays from 8 Oct. 2:00 - 4:00 

Leader: Nola Fletcher. 


FOREST COMMUNITY 

ARTS CENTRE 

Darley St. Forestville 


72MF01 

CREATIVE WRITING **(MAX 10) 

A small self-help group of writers valuing 

each person’s contribution. These will be 

read, discussed constructively and commented 

on by all. 

Alt. Mondays from 9 July. 1.30-4.30 

Leader: Paula Barrass 9960 8281 

Secretary: John Harper 9999 2302 

72MF02 

PAINTING IN OILS & ACRYLICS 

Although this is not a structured teaching 

class, basic lessons are given to beginners 

and guidance and assistance provided 

when needed. 

Alt. Tuesdays from 3 July 2:30- 4:30 

Leader: June Rodden 9402 4550 

GLENAEON 

RETIREMENT 

VILLAGE 

207 Forest Way, Belrose 

(Co-ordinator Mick Grieg 9486 3140) 

72MT01 

SPEAKERS’ CORNER 

A wide variety of interesting topics covered 

by the sixteen speakers e.g.. The 

Crimea, Science education in India, Zimbabwe 

farmer, The calendar, Past nursing 

and the future, Travelogues, Defence force 

issues, The Arts and many more. Limited 

parking inside the Village. 

Alt. Mondays from 9 July. 2:00- 4.00 

Leader: Mick Greig 

Bookings: Barbara Potts 9451 4967 

72MT02 

WRITING 

This course is for those who would like 

to develop their writing skills, factual or 

fictional. 

Alt. Thursdays from 5 July. 2:00- 4:00 

Leader: Muriel Wright 9986 3660 

72MT03 

DOCUMENTATRIES 

A wide-ranging selection of documentary 

films. If time permits, discussion will 

follow. 

Alt. Mondays from 2 July. 2:00- 4:00 

Leader: John Sheridan 

Bookings: Shirley Carroll 9986 2425 

72MT04 

LANGUAGE & LANGUAGES 

(NEW) 

An interactive discussion on the origins 

and development of language in human 

evolution and in the individual. Also 

covers the spread of language throughout 

the world, their relationships and the uses 

and abuses of languages in the contemporary 

world. 

Alt. Tuesdays from 17 July. 2:00- 4:00 

Leader: John Giumelli 9981 7509 


PRIVATE HOMES 


72MH02 

TRAVEL WITH JOY (Newport)** 

A small group is invited to explore the 

world as seen through the eyes & camera 

of a traveller interested in all she sees and 

learns. 

Alt. Tuesdays from 10 July. 2:00 to 4:00 

Leader: Joy Chester 9999 1299 

72MH04 

GERMAN CONVERSATION 

(ADVANCED). (Frenchs Forest)** 

Discussion of topics of the day or any current 

affairs, reading and general language 

practice. 

Alt. Mondays from 9 July. 10:30 - 12:30 

Leader: Olga Pople. 

Bookings: Gloria Regan 9484 5505. 

72MH06 

RECORDER PLAYING 

(Bilgola Plateau)** 

Small group playing tenor, descant, treble 

& bass recorders. Intermediate standard. 

Class already established at the moment 

but please register your interest. 

Each Tuesday from 3 July. 1:30-3:30 

Leaders: Jan Malone 9918 9126 & 

Heather Leggat 9997 3183 

72MH09 

EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE 

(Avalon Beach)** 

Group participation in play-reading. This 

is a programme to enjoy the stories and 

language of Shakespeare. We do not 

give lectures, but do enjoy input from 

members. 

Alt. Mondays from 2 July. 10:00-12:00 

Leader: Amy Goldsbro 

Bookings: Joan Finlay 9913 8491 

72MH10 

ADVENTURES IN FINE MUSIC 

(Palm Beach) ** 

A course for those who enjoy classical 

music, but are not sure what to listen to, 

or listen for. We shall explore the history, 

development and structure of fine music, 

illustrated by many great recordings. 

Alternate Fridays from13 July. 2:00-4:00 

Leader:Roger Pratt 

Bookings 9974 1561 


UPPER NORTH REGION 

Course Coordinator: Margot Taverne 9449 2923 

BOWDEN BRAE 

RETIREMENT 

VILLAGE 

Pennant Hills Rd. (Corner Jasmin Rd) 

Normanhurst - In New Education Room. 

Some onsite parking - also street 

parking. 

Visitors and Village residents are all 

welcome. 

Venue Convenor: Nola Lee 9489 8170 

72NBO1 

FAVOURED POETRY 

The English poets Wordsworth, Keats, 

Shelley, Byron and early sonnets will 

be included, as well as Australian poets 

Slessor, Stewart, Paterson, Lawson and 

others. 

Alt. Mondays from 16 July, 2.00 – 4.00 

Leader: Nola Lee 9489 8170 

72NB02 


Covering current affairs and topics of general 

interest. There is plenty of room for 

discussion from everyone. 


Leader: Maureen Mullins 9487 5003 

NEW VENUE 

BEROWRA 


The Gully Road, Berowra – in the Balcony 

Room 

72NA01 

AFFAIRS OF INTEREST 

Come and join us to hear interesting subjects 

and issues presented by specialists 

in their fields. Subjects include: Travelling 

North by Rail, Volcanoes, Local History, 

Weather and Climate, History of Computers. 

No booking necessary. 

Each 2nd and 4th Monday from 23 July 

10:00 – 12;00 

Contact: Anne Lycett 9456 1763 

EPPING UNITING 

CHURCH 

Corner Chester and Oxford Sts. Epping 

(Small hall) 

8 minutes walk from station or 6 minutes 

from bus interchange. 

Venue convenor: Wendy Walker 

9858 1162 

72NXO1 


A reading and discussion group with the 

emphasis on contemporary work. The first 

books will be “If this is a Man” by Primo 

Levi and “Dream Stuff” by David Malouf. 


Leader: Wendy Walker 9858 1162 

EPPING LEASURE 

AND LEARNING 

CENTRE 

1 Chambers Court, Epping 

Off Pembroke St. beneath Library. 5 

minutes from station and bus stops. 

Limited parking. 

Venue convenor: Ian De Mellow 

9487 1908 

72NE01 

SAILORS AND SOLDIERS OF 

THE KING – 1. BRITAIN’S FIRST 

EMPIRE. 

Traces the role of naval and military power 

in the establishment of the British Empire, 

until Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo; the 

establishment of the North American 

colonies; Britain’s loss of the American 

War of Independence; the West Indies; 

Britain’s projection of maritime power; 

and Napoleon’s challenge and defeat. 


1:00 - 3:00 

Leader: Ian De Mellow 9487 1908 

GORDON LIFE-LINE 

CENTRE 

4 Park Ave. Gordon 

Please note: No parking at this centre 

- except for cars displaying a disabled 

certificate. 5 minutes walk from Gordon 

railway station. 3 hour parking in 

Woolworth’s building on Pacific Highway 

side of railway station. 

Venue Convenor – Margot Taverne 

9449 2923 

72NG01 

ANALYSING SOCIAL PROBLEMS 

All societies have problems; rapidly changing 

societies have many problems. What 

are some of these problems and how do 

the various governments, organisations 

and individuals adjust International journals, 

Australian Bureau of Statistics data, 

public media and the experience of group 

members contribute to the issues raised 

in lecture/discussion format. 

Alt. Mondays from 30 July 10.00 – 12.00 

Leader: Varoe Legge 9488 9922 

72NG03 

CURRENT AFFAIRS 


A leader:has been selected for each session 

on a roster system, and we have 

some 12 volunteers on the list. Come 

and be a part of this different discussion 

group. 

Alt Tuesdays from 17 July, 10:00 - 12:00 

Contact: John Martin 9456 7774 

72NG04 


Alt. Tuesdays from 7 August, 

10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Luise Di Corpo 

Contact: Joy McGrane 9449 4043. 

72NG05 

AN OVERVIEW OF MODERN 

EUROPEAN HISTORY 

Selected topics in the history of Europe 

from the 14th century until World War 1: 

Reformation and Counter-Reformation; 

Industrial Revolution; English and French 

Governments in the 17th century; The 

great European empires; Formation of 

European boundaries in the 19th century; 

Lead up to World war 1. Notes, references 

available. 


10.00 – 12.00 

Leader: Peter Russell 04 1627 1241 

or 9437 6877 (9-5 weekdays) 

72NG07 

GENTLE EXERCISE FOR MIND 

& BODY - WITH MUSIC 

Learn about your body, find long forgotten 

muscles, change your ability to move more 

easily, rejuvenate and revitalise your mind 

and body. These movements strengthen 

bones, make muscles and joints more 

flexible and minds more active. The 

classes are full of variety, using different 

props and include easy folk dance. 

Each Thursday from 26 July, 

10:00 – 11:30 

Leader: Susan Mahrer 

Contact: Ann Durie 9487 4929 


HORNSBY CENTRAL 

LIBRARY 

28 - 44 George St. Hornsby 

Library Meeting Room 

(Entry in Hunter Lane) Opposite the 

station. Parking in Council Car Park or 

nearby in Westfield Shopping Centre. 

Venue Convenors - 

Lesley Goldberg 9484 2243 and 

Jeannie Pollard 9457 9161 

72NY02 

ADVENTURES IN HISTORY: 

HISTORIANS DISCUSS THEIR 

RESEARCHES IN AUSTRALIAN 

HISTORY 

New topics, including: Major General 

Allen: the Kokoda campaign; Mercury: 

madness or medicine; Colonial women; 

NSW Governors and their ladies 1861- 

1890; Sydney Harbour Bridge story; 

Characters of Hornsby Shire; Arthur 

Philip; Oral history and memory; botanist 

George Caley. 

Alt. Tuesdays from 17 July, 10:15 – 12:15 

Convenor: Lesley Goldberg 9484 2243 

72NY04 

WORLD MUSIC APPRECIATION 

Course members are invited to join the 

leader:in presenting recorded music of 

their own choice from countries around 

the world: traditional, folk or classical 

music, or a program chosen around a 

culture, an instrument or a theme. 


10:15 - 12:15 

Leader: Patricia Strauss 

Secretary: Ann Durie 9487 4929 

72NY05 

CLASSICAL MUSIC 

APPRECIATION 

Continuing the History of Classical Music, 

via “Who influenced whom” we study 

composers from 1750 to the present day. 

All ten sessions are illustrated with some 

lovely recorded music. 


10:15 - 12:15 

Leader: Rex Benn 9498 1784 

LINDFIELD 

SENIOR CITIZENS 

(RESOURCE) CENTRE 

271 Pacific Highway Lindfield - behind 

Library 

5 minutes walk from Station and Lindfield 

shopping car park. Very limited parking 

on site. 

Venue convenor - 

Clarice Bradbury 9415 6653 

72NL01 

RUSSIAN ADVANCED** 


Leader: Olga Petlevanny 9939 6871 

Contact: Natasha 9887 1735 

72NL02 

THE LATE ROMAN REPUBLIC 

Continuing from first semester. 


Leader: Leonie Hayne 9417 2894 

Secretaries: Fay and Bill Rees 9498 4723 

72NL03 

INDONESIAN - YEAR 2** 

Continuing from last semester, we study 

this interesting language. 

Alt. Mondays from 20 August 

10.30 - 12.30 

Leader: Tina Vander Heyden 9487 3712 

Secretary: Nancy Frith 9487 5959 

72NL04 

FRENCH – INTERMEDIATE** 

A working knowledge of French is required 

for this course. Book to be studied is 

“French in Action” part 1. Some literature 

and grammar is included. 


Leader: Nancy Cameron 8850 2409 

72NL05 

FRENCH – ADVANCED** 

We are following “French in Action” part 

2. Some French literature is also studied. 



Secretary: Ruth Marshall 9887 4282 

72NL06 

INDONESIAN – YEAR 1** 

With this nation immediately to our North, 

its language has quite suddenly become 

of interest to Australia. Not a difficult language 

to learn. 

Alt. Wednesdays from 22 August, 

10.30 - 12.30 

Leader: Tina Vander Heyden 9487 3712 

72NL07 

NOVELS & BIOGRAPHIES FROM 

THE 19TH CENTURY ONWARDS 

A literature discussion group discussing 

10 - 11 books each semester. First book 

for this semester will be “Orlando” by Virginia 

Woolf. 


Contact: Leonie Hoffman 9144 2377 

72NL08 

MEDIA COMMENT 

The group discusses the news of the day 

- topics are decided by popular choice, 

everyone happily participates even though 

consensus is rare! 

Alt. Thursdays from 26 July, 10.30 - 12.30 

Contacts: Fay and Bill Rees 9498 4723 

72NL09 

SOLO - A CARD GAME 

A popular card game - easier than Bridge, 

with more variety and fun. Some knowledge 

is needed. 


1:00 - 3.30 

Contact: Jan Heath 9419 7336 

72NL10 

ELEMENTARY GERMAN** 

Continuing last semester’s course. 

Each Friday from 20 July, 9.30 - 11:00 

Leader: Renate Money 9980 7320 

Secretary: Susan Newby 9972 9406 

72NL11 

GERMAN – INTERMEDIATE** 

Each Friday from 20 July, 11:00 - 12.30 

Leader: Renate Money 9980 7320 

Secretary: Janet Clarke 9797 8980 

72NL12 

GERMAN – ADVANCED** 

Each Friday from 20 July, 9:30 - 11:00 

Leaders: Ebba van der Helder 9416 2232 

Marika McLachlan 9449 4251 

Secretary: Michael O’Keefe 9874 5455 

72NL13 

FRENCH CONVERSATION** 

We discuss current affairs, articles of 

interest from magazines and journals, 

also topics previously agreed upon. A 

good knowledge of French is needed in 

order to participate. 


Leader: Mary Lambert 9440 2531 

72NL15 

LATIN** 


2:00 - 4:00 

Leader: Nevis Henniker 9416 4681 

Secretary: Jean Wall 9416 1842 

NEW VENUE 

LOURDES 

RETIREMENT 

VILLAGE 

95 Stanhope Road, Killara 

Meet at the Auditorium 

Venue Convenor – 

Betty Fraser 9880 9265 

72NR01 

HISTORICAL AND OTHER 

INTERESTING TOPICS 

Lecture/discussion series on a variety 

of topics by experts in their field, which 

includes: Building the Great Northern 

Railway; Gumtrees in Australian literature; 

Life and times of Shakespeare; The role 

of aeroplanes in peace and war; Weather 

and Climate; Theoretical perspectives on 

mental health; Was Napoleon poisoned 

and more. 

Alt. Thursdays from 26 July, 

10.00 – 12.00 

Contact: Betty Fraser 9880 9265 


MOWLL VILLAGE - 

CASTLE HILL 

Meet at Sisson Clinic. Outside visitors 

and village residents are all welcome. 

Parking available. 

Venue Convenor - Rose Leaf 9634 3159 

72NC01 

ISSUES AND IDEAS 

This is a research and discussion 

seminar. 


Leader: Rose Leaf 9634 3159 

72NC02 

ENGLISH LITERATURE 

The Brontes, Wordsworth and Coleridge. 

This course will continue with Charlotte’s 

novel ‘Shirley’, then ‘The Tenant of Wildfell 

Hall’ by Anne Bronte. The poetry of 

Wordsworth and Coleridge will also be 

included this semester. 


Leader: Jenny Trimboli 9484 9223. 

72NC03 


Join a friendly group to share and explore 

the stimulation and excitement of writing 

about a diversity of subjects, real or imagined, 

and the discussion that flows from 

the ideas expressed. 

Alt. Thursdays from 19 July 10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Stella Clingman 9894 7525 

72NC04 

BYO MUSIC 

A music programme is offered but members 

are also encouraged to bring their 

favourite cassette tapes, CDs, video 

tapes or DVDs, and tell us why they like 

this music. Choices can range from Gregorian 

Chants, Bartok, Ballet, Opera to 

Operetta, etc. 


Leaders: Jo Needham 9634 2467 

Jan Chaffey 9651 2395 

72NC05 

DISCUSSION GROUP WITH A 

DIFFERENCE 

We will tackle the big perennial questions, 

for example: “How do we find truth”, 

“What is meant by beauty”, “Can we 

know a God”, and others you may suggest. 

Participation will be encouraged but 

listeners will be welcome too. Advance 

notice of topics will be given. 

Alt. Thursdays from 26 July, 

10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Jim Thorburn 9651 2139 

Or contact Rose Leaf 9634 3159 

NEW VENUE 

CASTLE HILL 


Crn. Castle and Pennant Streets, Castle 

Hill 

“Castle Grand” Garden Room, 

underneath the library. 

Underground parking. At bus stop. 

Venue Convenor – 

Nancy Cameron 8850 2409 

72NF01 

FRENCH INTERMEDIATE** 

For those who have some French knowledge. 

Grammar and literature, but not 

conversation. 

Alt. Thursdays from 5 July 10.00 – 12.00 


72NFO2 

FINANCIAL MATTERS 

Discussion on financial matters of interest 

to U3A members. Topics will include 

Insurance, Superannuation, Centrelink 

pensions and benefits, and Government 

benefits available to retirees. Note that 

members can not be advised where to 

invest their money. 4 or 5 sessions. 

Alt. Thursdays from 12 July 10:00 – 12:00 

Leader: Norman Clingman 9894 7525 

PENNANT HILLS 

SENIOR CITIZENS 

CENTRE 

8 Warne Street, Pennant Hills. 

5 minutes from station. Limited parking 

on site. 

Limited 3 hour street parking. 

72NP01 

ART PRACTICE GROUP 

For people with some training who do 

not require a teacher. All kinds of art work 

allowed. 

1st and 3rd Mondays (and 5th if there is 

one) of each month from 30 July, 

1:00 - 4:00 

Contact: Terry Goddard 9878 1174 

PYMBLE UNITING 

CHURCH 

Corner Pacific Highway and Livingstone 

Ave. Pymble 

Limited parking on site on lower level 

with a lift from parking area. Opposite 

railway station. 

In the John Downes meeting room, 

unless otherwise indicated. 

Venue Convenor – Bill Rees 9498 4723 

72NU01 

PHILOSOPHY **(10) 

This year we are exploring the thoughts 

of the ‘modern’ philosophers, i.e. those 

of the 17th century. Members are encouraged 

to assist with the research of philosophers 

to be studied, thus enhancing 

the level of discussion. Study notes are 

available. 

Alt. Mondays from 2 July, 10.30 – 12.30 

Leader: Margot Taverne 9449 2923 

72NU02 

BOOK READING GROUP **(10) 

Reading - a small daily miracle. Books will 

usually be selected after group discussion. 

The first book will be: “The Namesake” 

by Jhumpa Lahiri. 

Alt. Mondays from 23 July, 10.30 - 12.30 

Contacts: Fay and Bill Rees, 9498 4723 

72NU03 

ENGLISH GRAMMAR (In 

Classroom downstairs, level 2) 

Basic English Grammar and discussion 

of usage for general interest and for 

those who are taking a foreign language 

course. 

Each Monday in July and August 

10.00 – 12.00 

Leader: Grahame Marr 9487 3806 

72NU04 

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS 

**(10) 

Each Tuesday from 17 July 10.30 - 12.30 

Leader: Joseph Ellis 9929 3656 

72NU05 

SPANISH CONVERSATION **(10) 

Most of the time we discuss current 

affairs, cultural events or a subject previously 

decided upon. Spanish is spoken 

90% of the time. Good knowledge of the 

language is required. 

Alt. Tuesdays from 17 July 2.00 - 4.00 

Leader: Maria Criado 

Secretary: Diny de Leeuw 9402 5331 

72NU06 

FRENCH INTERMEDIATE **(10) 

This course will aim at developing the students’ 

ability to express themselves and 

structure their conversation. Grammar will 

continue to be reviewed regularly during 

the term. 


10.30 - 12.30 

Leader: Ethleen Low 9476 4259 

72U07 

LEVEL 3 FRENCH: READING 

AND WRITING **(10) 

For those who have completed at least 

three years of a preliminary course. The 

aim of the course is to develop skills in 

reading, writing and speaking French. 


1.30 - 3.30 

Leader: Peter Rennie 9451 3821 

72NU08 

GERMAN FOR ADVANCED 

BEGINNERS **(10) 

For all details, please phone leader. 


10.30 - 12.30 

Leader: Tamara Cronin 9144 6401 


72NU09 

A WAY WITH WORDS 

(In Classroom downstairs, 

level 2) 

We combine a variety of writing exercises 

with the reading of works by members of 

the group (prose and poetry), which are 

discussed in a supportive and friendly 

manner. 

Alt. Thursdays from 19July, 10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Véronique Ellis 9801 9410 

Secretary: Margot Taverne 9449 2923 

ST. IVES UNITING 

CHURCH 

Corner Douglas St. and Mona Vale Rd. 

St.Ives. 

Car park entrance in Douglas St. Also 

street parking - level walking - disabled 

facilities. Courses are in Calvin room, 

unless otherwise indicated. 

Venue Convenor - 

Alan Barge 

9487 2899 

72NI01 

PSYCHOLOGY: HUMAN 

DEVELOPMENT 

Covering prenatal development, heredity 

versus environment, Genetics including 

chromosomal aberrations, other prenatal 

development, sensory and motor 

development. Language and cognition 

revisited. 


Leader: Olga Katchan 9488 9897 

72NI03 

PHILOSOPHY (Gilmore Annex) 

This course gives an overview of Ancient 

Philosophy, where Greek thought is compared 

with Indian and Chinese thinking of 

the same period. Handouts are available. 

Alt. Tuesdays from 17 July, 10.30 - 12.30 

Leader: Margot Taverne 9449 2923 

72NI04 

WRITING STORIES 

Everyone has at least one story in them 

just waiting to be found. Whether your 

stories come from life or your imagination, 

come and find them in our group. 


10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Cecilia Inglis 9402 5554 

Bookings: Carole Cohen 9144 1685 

72NI05 

ROMAN HISTORY (Wesley room) 

‘Women in the Roman World’ continues. 

How were Roman women regarded in 

theory and in reality This course will consider 

women good and bad, empresses 

and ordinary women, from the time of the 

kings (8th to 6th century BC) to the holy 

women of the 4th and 5th century AD. 

Alt. Wednesdays from 1 August 

10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Leonie Hayne 9417 2894 

72NI07 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 

- GLIMPSES INTO OUR PAST, 

PRESENT AND FUTURE 

(Wesley Room) 

Continuing discussions on the history and 

application of science and technology. A 

mix of speakers, using film and informal 

talks. Interesting topics - no loss of continuity 

if you miss sessions. 


10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: John Roberts 9144 4642 

72NI08 

CURRENT AFFAIRS FORUM 

Discussing current and historical events 

of importance. 


Leader: Pat Peters 9651 2603 

72NI09 

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE 

GLORIES OF OPERA (Wesley 

Room) 

Led by Valmai Cameron, now retired from 

a professional career in opera and the 

musical theatre, this course explores the 

story of opera – beginning with Monteverdi 

and tracing the amazing developments 

that occurred from that early beginning 

through the 20th century. 


Leaders: Valmai Cameron with John 

Hughes 9449 3416 

Bookings: Ann Poignand 9489 5160 

72NI10 

OVERVIEW OF HISTORY: 

PART 6 

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION 

(Church Hall) 

The course deals with the evolving 

threats to the Revolution and the French 

responses. The emergence of Revolutionary 

justice and retaliation based on 

suspicion. Napoleon’s rise as a safeguard 

against further threats of civil war. No 

booking necessary. 


Leader: Tom Kaldor 

Contact: Clarice Bradbury 9415 6653 

72NI11 

THE GOLDEN AGE OF FILM 

Many Europeans found Hollywood and 

Britain more congenial than their homelands 

in which to make films. Alexander 

Korda (Hungary), Conrad Veidt (Germany), 

Michael Curtiz (Hungary), Erich von 

Stroheim (Austria), Frank Capra (Italy), 

Billy Wilder (Austria) and Ernst Lubitsch 

(Germany) were only a few who made 

their mark. We will see their films this 

semester. 

Alt. Fridays from 3 August, 10.00 – 12.00 

Leader: Alan Saunders 9144 6088 

THE COTSWOLDS 

VILLAGE 

28 Curagul Rd. North Turramurra 

Easy street parking and near bus stop. 

Visitors and Village residents are all 

welcome. 

Venue convenor: Ed Brown 9449 7260 

72NV01 

(1) A SANE SOCIETY: A 

POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY 

EXPLORATION 

This is a continuation of the study and 

discussion group. 

(2) A MUSICAL EXPLORATION 

(a) Video presentation of familiar and rarely 

performed operas and (b) CD presentation 

of Lieder (German songs/poems). 

Commencing with (1), alternating with (2) 

monthly. 


10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: James Hillier 9980 5116 

72NV02 

ENJOYING SHAKESPEARE: 

“ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA” 

This play follows the course of Antony’s 

life after he has gone to occupy Egypt 

on behalf of Rome. In Egypt he meets 

Cleopatra, and has to choose between 

duty and love. Which choice does he 

make 

Please bring a copy of the play. 

(6 sessions) 


10:00 - 12:00 

Leader: Freda Mullaly 9144 7304 

72NV03 

PLAY READING 

This enjoyable afternoon continues with 

plenty of plays still to be read. 

Alt. Fridays from 13 July, 2:00 - 4:00 pm 

Leader: Coral Brown 9449 7260 

Secretary: Ed Brown 

THORNLEIGH 

UNITING CHURCH - 

HERITAGE CHAPEL 

1-3 Paling Rd. Thornleigh, in Youth Room 

downstairs 

No direct entry from Pennant Hills Rd. 

5 minutes from station and bus stop. 

Plenty of car parking. Limited disabled 

access. 

Venue Convenor: 

Jennifer Weldon 9809 3697 

72NT01 


Come and join a group of people who 

want to write. No experience necessary, 

bring your enthusiasm and stories. We will 

use as a guide Kate Grenville’s “Writing 

from start to finish”. (6 sessions) 


Bookings: Jennifer Weldon 9809 3697 


72NT02 

ELEMENTARY FRENCH 3rd 

YEAR 

The focus of this course is on conversation, 

correct pronunciation, grammar and 

vocabulary enriched through poetry and 

song. 


1:00 - 3:00 

Leader: Chimène Hortense 9489 5025 

Secretaries: Anne Pearce 9484 3202 

Maureen Cleland 8850 1984 

72NT03 

WORLD HISTORY 6: HISTORY 

HIGHLIGHTS 

Video screened, followed by explanation 

and general discussion. Topics include: 

Homo Floresiensis (the Hobbit); Ötzi Ice 

Man; Stonehenge; the Valley of the Kings; 

Minoa; Olympia and Delphi; the Parthenon; 

the Colosseum; Ancient Technology. 

(9 sessions) 


Leader: Robin Walker 9858 1162 

72NT04 

AUSTRALIAN WOMEN WRITERS 

WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE 

Journey into the lives of remarkable 

women authors and poets, looking at the 

impact their personal lives had on their 

writing. We will explore the early Pioneers’ 

diaries and letters; Dorothy Hewett; Katherine 

Mansfield; Rene Gare; Dora Brittles 

and Charmain Clift 

(6 sessions) 


10.00 – 12.00 

Leader: Jennifer Weldon 9809 3697 

72NT05 

ART IS LIFE 

Come along and renew or explore your 

passion for drawing and painting, using a 

variety of mediums of your choice. Lots of 

help, advice and tuition given. Bring along 

your art materials, your ideas and enthusiasm, 

let your creative juices flow. 

Alt. Fridays from 27 July, 10.00 – 12.00 

Leader: Rhonda Keir 9887 2046 

COURSES IN PRIVATE 

HOMES 

Venue Convenor - Clarice Bradbury 

9415 6653 

72NH01 

DISCUSSION GROUP - 

ST. IVES ** 

This highly successful group continues to 

focus on current affairs and general interest 

topics. 


Leader: Peter Burke 9144 2668 

72NH02 

PERCEPTION OF BEAUTY IN 

MUSIC – PYMBLE ** 

The aim is to extend and stimulate the love 

for, and the acquaintance with, music. 


Leader: Stephen Vidor 9144 2865 

72NH03 

GERMAN DISCUSSION GROUP 

– WAITARA ** 

Topics chosen by participants. Reasonable 

command of German is needed. 

Alt. Mondays from 2 July, 2:00 - 4:00 pm 

Leader: Dorothy Fifer 9482 4613 

72NH04 

JAPANESE CONVERSATION 

– PYMBLE ** 

A knowledge of Japanese is needed. 


Contact: Miriam Comerford 9420 9870 

72NH05 

PLAY READING - PENNANT 

HILLS ** 

A relaxing afternoon reading good plays 

in congenial company, at yet another 

friendly venue. 

1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 4 July, 

2:00 - 4:00 

Leader: Stella O’Riordan 9484 1203 

72NH06 

THE CHATTERING CLASS 

– PYMBLE ** 

We chatter intelligently about a great 

variety of topics, selected by the 

participants. 

Alt. Wednesdays from 4 July 

10:15 - 12:15 

Leader: Jim Taverne 9449 2923 

72NH07 

RECORDER GROUP – 

NORMANHURST ** 

This is a group, meeting regularly to enjoy 

playing music. If you are interested: an 

Intermediate standard is necessary and 

we would like you to be prepared to 

audition. 


9.30 - 11.30 

Leader: Annette Salt 9489 5997 

72NH08 

ANYONE CAN PAINT – 

PYMBLE ** 

It is time to try your hand again. Very 

relaxed atmosphere, as much or as little 

tuition as you wish, oils or acrylics. 

Alt. Thursdays from 2 August, 

10:00 - 1:00 

Leader: Marianne McMillan 4731 1114 

72NH09 

HEBREW FOR BEGINNERS - 

LEVEL 1 – WAHROONGA ** 

Includes history of the Hebrew language 

and its impact on Western Civilisations. 


Leader: Jerzy Trau 9487 7246 

72NH10 

HEBREW - LEVEL 2 – 

WAHROONGA ** 

Includes history of the Hebrew language 

and its impact on Western Civilisations. 


Leader: Jerzy Trau 9487 7246 

72NH11 

PLAY READING. 

WAHROONGA ** 

No need for acting skills, just an interest in 

reading plays with a friendly group. 


Leader: Jill Baxter 9487 5972 

72NZ01 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT ** 

Using ‘Cheap Eats’ and ‘City Rail Guide’ 

we meet for lunch at various ethnic cafés. 

Discover some of the cooking origins, 

locations and unique ingredients. Friendliness, 

Fun and Food as a basis for finding 

out about different cultures. 

Alt. Fridays from 27 July 

For time and place ring 

Leader: Margaret Ann Smith 9985 9130 

72NZ02 

GARDENS OF THE 

NORTHSIDE ** 

Focus on plant families, form and fashion. 

Streetwalks, private gardens (could you 

volunteer yours) public gardens, special 

plant nurseries and our natural bushland 

reserves. 

Alt. Tuesdays from 31 July, 11.00 

For more information ring 

Leader: Margaret Ann Smith 9985 9130 

IN MEMORIAM 

RON RETTER 

died during the night of 

May 7 and 8. 

Ron was a very popular History 

leader:of long standing. 

LORY PRICE 

died in the evening of May 23. 

Lory was an inspiring leader:in 

Art, Music and Philosophy and 

a good friend for many. 

Both will be sadly missed 

by all of us in U3A. 

Our sympathy goes out 

to their families and 

many friends. 


Index 

A 

Anthropology 10 

Archaeology 11, 19 

Art: Appreciation 9, 10, 19 

Art: Drawing & Painting 10, 18, 19, 

21, 22, 26, 28 

Astronomy 15 

Aviation 12 

B 

Book Clubs 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 20, 21, 

24, 25, 26 

Bridge 12, 18 

Bushwalking 10 

C 

Calligraphy 10, 16 

Chess 13 

Computer 8, 17, 19, 20 

Creative Writing 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 

18, 22, 24, 26, 27 

Current Affairs 12, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 

28 

D 

Dance 9 

Discussion 8, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 

24, 25, 26, 27, 28 

Drama: 

Play Reading 9, 28 

E 

Ecology 15 

Economics 7, 14 

Engineering 14 

Environment 7, 15 

Exercise 

General 24 

Tai Chi 13 

Yoga 18 

F 

Famous People 14, 17, 19 

Film 9, 18, 19, 21, 22, 27 

Finance 17, 18, 26 

Food & Wine 6, 13, 14, 15, 17, 28 

G 

Games 

Mah Jong 13 

Scrabble 12, 13 

Solo 25 

Genealogy 12, 13, 15 

H 

Health 13, 15, 19 

History 

American 18 

Ancient 9, 10 

Antarctica 13 

Australian 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 

14, 17, 25 

English 6, 10, 12, 24 

European 24 

General 28 

Greek 19 

19th Century 20 

Revolutions 16, 21, 27 

Roman 15, 19, 22, 25, 27 

L 

Language 

English 12, 26 

French (a) 7, 16, 22, 25, 26 

French (i) 7, 9, 11, 16, 25, 26 

French (c) 7, 11, 20, 21, 22, 25 

German (a) 8, 22, 25, 26 

German (b) 8, 25, 28 

German (c) 20, 23, 28 

German (i) 11, 25 

Hebrew (b) 28 

Hebrew (i) 28 

Indonesian (b) 25 

Indonesian (i) 25 

Italian (a) 7 

Italian (c) 10, 18 

Italian (i) 7, 8 

Japanese (a) 19 

Japanese (c) 28 

Latin 25 

Mandarin 12 

Russian (a) 25 

Spanish (b) 17, 26 

Spanish (i) 7 

Spanish (c) 17, 26 

Linguistics 22 

Literature 

Australian 18, 28 

Crime 11, 12, 19 

English 26 

Greek & Latin 16 

Hebrew 7 

Novels 6, 7 

Poetry 9, 16, 17, 22, 24 

Shakespeare 7, 9, 22, 23, 27 

Word usage 8, 27 

Writers 9, 10, 14, 21 

M 

Music 

Appreciation 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 

20, 23, 25, 26, 28 

Opera 7, 20, 27 

Recorder 9, 17, 18, 23, 28 

Singing 12, 

Ukelele 21 

Myths and Legends 6 

P 

Philosophy 7, 8, 15, 19, 22, 26, 27 

Politics 6, 7 

Psychology 11, 12, 27 

Public Speaking 11, 22 

R 

Religion 

Comparative 10 

Islam 19 

S 

Science 6, 14, 15, 21, 27 

Sociology 

Australian 6 

General 17, 24 

T 

Travel 11, 20, 23 

W 

Walking 20 


Planning Calendar 

2nd Semester 2007 

Use this calendar to plan your timetable. 

A fortnightly course lies on one line for the duration of the semester. 

Public holidays are shown in gray. 

School holidays are shown in light blue. 

2007 July August September October November December 

Week A 

Monday 2 16 30 13 27 10 24 8 22 5 19 3 17 

Tuesday 3 17 31 14 28 11 25 9 23 6 20 4 18 

Wednesday 4 18 1 15 29 12 26 10 24 7 21 5 19 

Thursday 5 19 2 16 30 13 27 11 25 8 22 6 20 

Friday 6 20 3 17 31 14 28 12 26 9 23 7 21 

Saturday 7 21 4 18 1 15 29 13 27 10 24 8 22 

Sunday 8 22 5 19 2 16 30 14 28 11 25 9 23 

Week B 

Monday 9 23 6 20 3 17 1 15 29 12 26 10 24 

Tuesday 10 24 7 21 4 18 2 16 30 13 27 11 25 

Wednesday 11 25 8 22 5 19 3 17 31 14 28 12 26 

Thursday 12 26 9 23 6 20 4 18 1 15 29 13 27 

Friday 13 27 10 24 7 21 5 19 2 16 30 14 28 

Saturday 14 28 11 25 8 22 6 20 3 17 1 15 29 

Sunday 15 29 12 26 9 23 7 21 4 18 2 16 30 

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Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - 2nd Semester 2007

REGISTRATION FORM For New Members Only 

All Correspondence to: SYDNEY U3A INC. 

PO Box R1766, ROYAL EXCHANGE. NSW 1225 

Suite 102, 15-17 Young Street, SYDNEY, 2000 

Telephone: (02) 9252 2033 Fax: (02) 9252 2339 E-mail: sydu3a@telpacific.com.au 

(Please print details for clarity) 

Preferred First Name .................................................... Surname ..................................................... 

Address .............................................................................................................................................. 

............................................................................................................. Postcode ............................. 

(Telephone) ..................................... (Year of Birth) ..............................Sex ....................................... 

(Email)................................................................................................................................................ 

I hereby apply to become a member of Sydney U3A and if admitted agree to abide by the rules of 

the Association (Copies of the constitution can be obtained at Central Offi ce) 

Signature ........................................................................ Date ........................................................... 

What has been your major life occupation(s) ................................................................................... 

............................................................................................................................................................ 

Where did you hear about U3A ........................................................................................................ 

Do you have the current full course list Yes / No, (please circle) 

Additional information (optional) if you would like to be further involved in Sydney U3A. 

Would you, now or later, be prepared to act as course leader:or discussion group leader 

Yes / No 

If Yes, Please indicate your proposed subject area (include relevant tertiary qualifications) 

............................................................................................................................................................ 

............................................................................................................................................................ 

Would you be prepared to assist your regional committee in some way Yes / No. 

Could you give regular (say, fortnightly) assistance in our central office Yes / No. 

If Yes. please indicate relevant skills (e.g. general clerical, word processing, administration, financial) 

........................................................................................................................................................... 

Membership subscription on joining is $45. Initial $10 (non-refundable). Annual renewal is $35. 

Please make cheque/money order payable to “Sydney U3A”, and post to the above PO Box. 

Regn No. Receipt No, Date Region 


U3A 

Sydney U3A Incorporated 

PO Box R1766, Royal Exchange, NSW 1225 

Phone: 02 9252 2033 Fax: 02 9252 2339 

Email: sydu3a@telpacific.com.au 

Website: www.sydneyu3a.org

Course List 2nd Semester 2007 - Sydney U3A

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