Course List 2nd Semester 2007 - Sydney U3A

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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. Alt. Tuesdays from 24 July, 10:00 - 12:00 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. Alt. Tuesdays from 17 July, 10:00 - 12:00 Leader: Jenny Trimboli 9484 9223. 72NC03 CREATIVE WRITING 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. Alt. Fridays from 27 July, 2:00 - 4:00 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 COMMUNITY CENTRE 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 Leader: Nancy Cameron 8850 2409 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. Each Wednesday from 18 July, 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. Each Wednesday from 18 July, 1.30 - 3.30 Leader: Peter Rennie 9451 3821 72NU08 GERMAN FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS **(10) For all details, please phone leader. Each Thursday from 19 July, 10.30 - 12.30 Leader: Tamara Cronin 9144 6401 26 Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - 2nd Semester 2007
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. Alt. Mondays from 23 July, 10:00 - 12:00 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. Alt. Wednesdays from 18 July, 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. Alt. Wednesdays from 25 July, 10:00 - 12:00 Leader: John Roberts 9144 4642 72NI08 CURRENT AFFAIRS FORUM Discussing current and historical events of importance. Alt. Thursdays from 12 July, 10:00 - 12:00 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. Alt. Thursdays from 26 July, 10:00 - 12:00 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. Alt. Thursdays from 19 July, 10:00 - 12:00 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. Alt. Wednesdays from 18 July, 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) Alt. Wednesdays from 25 July, 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 CREATIVE WRITING 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) Alt. Tuesdays from 24 July, 10:00 - 12:00 Bookings: Jennifer Weldon 9809 3697 Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - 2nd Semester 2007 27
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