Course List 2nd Semester 2007 - Sydney U3A

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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. Each Tuesday from 3 Jul, 9:30 - 12:30 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 Leader: Frank Wilson 9764 1072 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 COMMUNITY CENTRE 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. Alt. Tuesdays from 17 Jul, 10:00 - 12:00 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. Alt. Fridays from 6 Jul, 10:00 - 12:00 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. Each Tuesday from 17 Jul, 9:30 - 11:30 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. Alt. Wednesdays from 4 Jul, 10:00 - 12:00 Leader: Frank Wilson 9764 1072 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. Alt. Fridays from 13 Jul, 10:30 - 12:30 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 18 Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - 2nd Semester 2007
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. Alt. Mondays from 2 Jul, 1:30 - 3:30 Leader: Susanne de Ferranti 9660 3425 DRUMMOYNE COMMUNITY CENTRE 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. Alt. Thursdays from 19 Jul, 10:00 - 12:00 Leader: Neville Bendall 9660 1873 GLEBE: ST HELEN’S COMMUNITY CENTRE 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 Bookings: Margot Simington 9571 9297 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 Bookings: Margot Simington 9571 9297 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 Bookings: Margot Simington 9571 9297 Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - 2nd Semester 2007 19
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