Course List 2nd Semester 2007 - Sydney U3A

72NT02
ELEMENTARY FRENCH 3rd
YEAR
The focus of this course is on conversation,
correct pronunciation, grammar and
vocabulary enriched through poetry and
song.
Each Wednesday from 18 July,
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)
Alt. Tuesdays from 31 July, 10:00 - 12:00
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)
Alt. Wednesdays from 18 July,
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.
Alt. Mondays from 9 July, 10:00 - 12:00
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.
Alt. Mondays from 9 July, 10:00 - 12:00
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.
Each Tuesday from 17 July, 1:00 - 3:00
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.
Alt. Wednesdays from 11 July,
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.
Alt. Thursdays from 19 July, 2:00 - 4:00
Leader: Jerzy Trau 9487 7246
72NH10
HEBREW - LEVEL 2 –
WAHROONGA **
Includes history of the Hebrew language
and its impact on Western Civilisations.
Alt. Thursdays from 26 July, 2:00 - 4:00
Leader: Jerzy Trau 9487 7246
72NH11
PLAY READING.
WAHROONGA **
No need for acting skills, just an interest in
reading plays with a friendly group.
Alt. Fridays from 6 July, 2:00 - 4:00
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.
28 Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - 2nd Semester 2007