Course List 2nd Semester 2007 - Sydney U3A
Course List 2nd Semester 2007 - Sydney U3A
Course List 2nd Semester 2007 - Sydney U3A
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UPPER NORTH REGION<br />
<strong>Course</strong> Coordinator: Margot Taverne 9449 2923<br />
BOWDEN BRAE<br />
RETIREMENT<br />
VILLAGE<br />
Pennant Hills Rd. (Corner Jasmin Rd)<br />
Normanhurst - In New Education Room.<br />
Some onsite parking - also street<br />
parking.<br />
Visitors and Village residents are all<br />
welcome.<br />
Venue Convenor: Nola Lee 9489 8170<br />
72NBO1<br />
FAVOURED POETRY<br />
The English poets Wordsworth, Keats,<br />
Shelley, Byron and early sonnets will<br />
be included, as well as Australian poets<br />
Slessor, Stewart, Paterson, Lawson and<br />
others.<br />
Alt. Mondays from 16 July, 2.00 – 4.00<br />
Leader: Nola Lee 9489 8170<br />
72NB02<br />
DISCUSSION GROUP<br />
Covering current affairs and topics of general<br />
interest. There is plenty of room for<br />
discussion from everyone.<br />
Alt. Mondays from 23 July, 2:00 - 4:00<br />
Leader: Maureen Mullins 9487 5003<br />
NEW VENUE<br />
BEROWRA<br />
COMMUNITY CENTRE<br />
The Gully Road, Berowra – in the Balcony<br />
Room<br />
72NA01<br />
AFFAIRS OF INTEREST<br />
Come and join us to hear interesting subjects<br />
and issues presented by specialists<br />
in their fields. Subjects include: Travelling<br />
North by Rail, Volcanoes, Local History,<br />
Weather and Climate, History of Computers.<br />
No booking necessary.<br />
Each <strong>2nd</strong> and 4th Monday from 23 July<br />
10:00 – 12;00<br />
Contact: Anne Lycett 9456 1763<br />
EPPING UNITING<br />
CHURCH<br />
Corner Chester and Oxford Sts. Epping<br />
(Small hall)<br />
8 minutes walk from station or 6 minutes<br />
from bus interchange.<br />
Venue convenor: Wendy Walker<br />
9858 1162<br />
72NXO1<br />
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP<br />
A reading and discussion group with the<br />
emphasis on contemporary work. The first<br />
books will be “If this is a Man” by Primo<br />
Levi and “Dream Stuff” by David Malouf.<br />
Alt. Thursdays from 19 July, 10:00 - 12:00<br />
Leader: Wendy Walker 9858 1162<br />
EPPING LEASURE<br />
AND LEARNING<br />
CENTRE<br />
1 Chambers Court, Epping<br />
Off Pembroke St. beneath Library. 5<br />
minutes from station and bus stops.<br />
Limited parking.<br />
Venue convenor: Ian De Mellow<br />
9487 1908<br />
72NE01<br />
SAILORS AND SOLDIERS OF<br />
THE KING – 1. BRITAIN’S FIRST<br />
EMPIRE.<br />
Traces the role of naval and military power<br />
in the establishment of the British Empire,<br />
until Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo; the<br />
establishment of the North American<br />
colonies; Britain’s loss of the American<br />
War of Independence; the West Indies;<br />
Britain’s projection of maritime power;<br />
and Napoleon’s challenge and defeat.<br />
Alt. Wednesdays from 25 July,<br />
1:00 - 3:00<br />
Leader: Ian De Mellow 9487 1908<br />
GORDON LIFE-LINE<br />
CENTRE<br />
4 Park Ave. Gordon<br />
Please note: No parking at this centre<br />
- except for cars displaying a disabled<br />
certificate. 5 minutes walk from Gordon<br />
railway station. 3 hour parking in<br />
Woolworth’s building on Pacific Highway<br />
side of railway station.<br />
Venue Convenor – Margot Taverne<br />
9449 2923<br />
72NG01<br />
ANALYSING SOCIAL PROBLEMS<br />
All societies have problems; rapidly changing<br />
societies have many problems. What<br />
are some of these problems and how do<br />
the various governments, organisations<br />
and individuals adjust International journals,<br />
Australian Bureau of Statistics data,<br />
public media and the experience of group<br />
members contribute to the issues raised<br />
in lecture/discussion format.<br />
Alt. Mondays from 30 July 10.00 – 12.00<br />
Leader: Varoe Legge 9488 9922<br />
72NG03<br />
CURRENT AFFAIRS<br />
DISCUSSION GROUP<br />
A leader:has been selected for each session<br />
on a roster system, and we have<br />
some 12 volunteers on the list. Come<br />
and be a part of this different discussion<br />
group.<br />
Alt Tuesdays from 17 July, 10:00 - 12:00<br />
Contact: John Martin 9456 7774<br />
72NG04<br />
CREATIVE WRITING<br />
Alt. Tuesdays from 7 August,<br />
10:00 - 12:00<br />
Leader: Luise Di Corpo<br />
Contact: Joy McGrane 9449 4043.<br />
72NG05<br />
AN OVERVIEW OF MODERN<br />
EUROPEAN HISTORY<br />
Selected topics in the history of Europe<br />
from the 14th century until World War 1:<br />
Reformation and Counter-Reformation;<br />
Industrial Revolution; English and French<br />
Governments in the 17th century; The<br />
great European empires; Formation of<br />
European boundaries in the 19th century;<br />
Lead up to World war 1. Notes, references<br />
available.<br />
Alt. Wednesdays from 25 July,<br />
10.00 – 12.00<br />
Leader: Peter Russell 04 1627 1241<br />
or 9437 6877 (9-5 weekdays)<br />
72NG07<br />
GENTLE EXERCISE FOR MIND<br />
& BODY - WITH MUSIC<br />
Learn about your body, find long forgotten<br />
muscles, change your ability to move more<br />
easily, rejuvenate and revitalise your mind<br />
and body. These movements strengthen<br />
bones, make muscles and joints more<br />
flexible and minds more active. The<br />
classes are full of variety, using different<br />
props and include easy folk dance.<br />
Each Thursday from 26 July,<br />
10:00 – 11:30<br />
Leader: Susan Mahrer<br />
Contact: Ann Durie 9487 4929<br />
24 <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>U3A</strong> Calendar & <strong>Course</strong> <strong>List</strong> - <strong>2nd</strong> <strong>Semester</strong> <strong>2007</strong>
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