U3A TAWA COURSES - TawaLink

U3A TAWA COURSES
February - June 2011
1. ANCESTRY SEARCH. Helping one another advance our genealogy and/or family history research.
Five sessions on third Friday of month at 9.30am from 18 th February. Contact: Brian Turner 232 4317.
2. ANTIQUES. Alison Langford leads a group who enjoy discussion and take along their own antiques to
discuss & identify. If you have anything old & interesting, go along & take it with you.
Four sessions on consecutive Tuesdays at 10am from 15 th February. Contact: Lorraine Fair 232 7093.
3. ART GROUP. Maureen will lead practical classes in learning how to use different media,
starting with graphite. Own materials required. Twenty sessions on Thursdays & Tuesdays
on alternate weeks at 10am from 24 th February. Contact: Maureen Johnston 232 4555.
4. Who wrote the BIBLE. Jim Cunningham leads an exploration of how the Bible came into being;
who were the authors and what do we know about them; and do they have anything to say to us today.
Three sessions on consecutive Wednesdays at 10am from 27th April. Contact: Allan Todd 232 7386.
5. BOOKS 1. There is no formal set programme. Members talk about books they have read,
whether stimulating or disappointing. Five sessions on second Monday of month at 10am from 14 th March.
Contact: Pat Downes 232 5871.
6. BOOKS 2. As for 5 above but held on fourth Monday of month at 10am from 28th February.
Contact: Margaret Robb 232 5679.
7. BOTANY. Margaret Herbert leads a practical ‘hands-on’ look at a variety of plant habitats.
Five sessions on second Monday of month at 10am from 14 th February.
Contact: Janet Cassie 232 8716.
8. Basic BREAD MAKING. Marjorie provides the basics of bread making by hand – plain loaf, flat breads,
bread rolls. Some tips on machine making. Four or five sessions on Wednesdays, fortnightly at 9.30am
from 20 th April. Contact: Marjorie Todd 232 7386.
9. CARD MAKING. Lesley helps you make cards for anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas & other occasions.
There will be a cost for materials, which will be available. ($2 per card - bring ruler and tape).
Eleven sessions on Wednesdays, fortnightly at 9am & 1pm (2 separate groups) from 2 nd February.
Contact: Lesley Meade 232 1400.
10. COMPUTER CHATTER. Ian Simmonds leads a discussion on your puzzling computer problems.
Five sessions on fourth Monday of month at 10.30am from 28 th February. Contact: Brian Wilson 232 3199.
11. CRAFTS. Marjorie Todd & Faith Delaney will assist you with practical creative needlework, embroidery,
and similar; with new ideas, designs and methods. Five sessions on third Wednesday of month at 1.30pm
from 16 th February. Contact: Dawn Hunter 232 6421.
12. CURRENT AFFAIRS. Michael Williams leads a discussion on a wide range of significant current events.
Five sessions on first Wednesday of month at 10am from 2 nd February.
Contact: David Perry 232 7664.
13. CUSTOMS PATROL ON WELLINGTON WATERFRONT. Victor Young relates experiences as a
Customs Officer on Wellington’s Waterfront. One session on Wednesday 13 th April at 10am.
Contact: Bill Chaplin 232 5547.
14. Charles DE GAULLE. Christiane Mortelier discusses De Gaulle as a writer, with special reference to his
relations with Winston Churchill during WWII. One session on Tuesday 15 th March at 2pm.
Contact: Monique Wilson 232 6696.

15. DISCUSSION GROUP. Small group meeting in homes to have a discussion on a subject of their choosing,
while sharing morning or afternoon tea. Five sessions on second Wednesday of month at 10am
from 9 th March. Contact: Joy Chaplin 232 5547.
16. Arty crafty ways with FLOWERS & PLANTS. Faith shows you odd things to do with flowers,
plants & accessories. Four sessions on consecutive Wednesdays at 10am from 9 th March.
Contact: Faith Delaney 232 6730.
17. FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE. Monique leads an informal friendly group for those with already
some knowledge of French. Nine sessions on Mondays, fortnightly at 3pm from 21 st February.
Contact: Monique Wilson 232 6696.
18. GAMES – INDOOR. Games include – board games, cards, bowls, darts, etc. Ten sessions on second
& fourth Wednesdays of month at 1.30pm from 9 th February. Contact: Ron Hughes 232 7618.
19. GAMES – OUTDOOR. Relaxing social games, including croquet and petanque – weather permitting.
Fridays, weekly at 10am from 4 th February. Contact: Ron Hughes 232 7618.
20. GARDEN CLUB. Shirley Williamson organises a variety of speakers and garden visits.
Five sessions on first Friday of month at 9.30am from 4 th February. Contact: Sally Horan 232 6006.
21. GEOGRAPHY OF WELLINGTON REGION. Bruce Murray discusses some aspects of the development
of the Wellington Region. One session on Tuesday 22 nd March at 10am. Contact: Pat Downes 232 5871.
22. Living in ancient GREECE. Matthew Trundle provides an overview of life and the environment
in fifth century Greece; and an explanation of ‘from the cradle to the grave’ of a ‘typical’ Athenian farmer
in the fifth century. Two sessions on consecutive Tuesdays at 10am from 24 th May.
Contact: Carolyn Marshall 232 8465.
23. HEALTH ISSUES. Kathy Stone explains topical health issues, followed by questions from the floor
depending upon time available. Two sessions on second Thursday of month at 9.30am from 14 th April.
Contact: Ivy Pearce 232 6743.
24. World HERITAGE. Allan looks at those world-wide ‘special places and buildings’ which have been granted
World Heritage status – their history and questions of their future. Three sessions on Mondays,
fortnightly at 10am from 14 th March. Contact: Allan Todd 232 7386.
25. The truth about HISTORY (a repeat). Tom Heaton looks at recent evidence which throws light
on many historical events and characters that have been accepted as the ‘truth’ in the past.
Four sessions on Thursdays, fortnightly at 10am from 10 th March. Contact: Marion Heaton 232 8090.
26. KEEP-FIT CLASSES. ½ hour sessions in small classes with various times available
at Body Shape Fitness Studio at $5 per session. Contact: Brian Wilson 232 3199.
27. Social LAWN BOWLS. Suitable for both learners and those who have played before.
Eight sessions on consecutive Fridays at 10am from 11 th February. Contact: Graham Savell 232 6979.
28. LEATHERCRAFT. Gretta provides a “hands-on” programme, learning how to convert leather
into beautiful articles, including sheepskin moccasins &/or belts. There will be a cost for materials.
Thursdays, weekly at 1.30pm from 7 th April. Contact: Gretta Dymond 232 6856.
29. MODEL MAKING. Ray leads an opportunity to learn about modelling houses, trains, trees, landscapes etc.
such as would be required for a model railway layout. Two sessions on consecutive Sundays at 2.30pm
from 13 th February. Contact: Ray Lomas 232 7181.

30. MUSIC NOSTALGIA. Nostalgic music from Alan’s collection. Five sessions on third Tuesday of month
at 1.30pm from 17 th May. Contact: Alan Stewart 232 6407.
31. OPERA. Lindis Taylor provides DVD’s of interesting productions of great operas, with background
and discussion. Three sessions on Tuesdays, fortnightly at 10am from 1 st March.
Contact: Jeanette Taylor 232 6521.
32. The history of PHILOSOPHY. Cancelled.
33. Writing short POEMS. Marylynn Boyes discusses writing short poems in preparation to reading
on New Zealand Poetry Day. One session on Wednesday 15 th June at 3pm. Contact: Diane Scott 232 6958.
34. QUILTING. Members take whatever they are working on and exchange ideas and solve problems
of a patchwork variety. The group can include beginners as help is available. Five sessions
on first Wednesday of month at 1.30pm from 2 nd February. Contact: Diane Scott 232 6958.
35. RAMBLERS. A time of fun and friendship. Easy walks and other interesting outings.
Thursdays, weekly at 10am from 10 th February. Contact: June Topham 232 5424.
36. SCRAP-BOOKING. Come and share an opportunity to learn a great way to present your photos
and memorabilia, guided by Marie Thomson. Ten sessions on Fridays, fortnightly at 9.30am
from 18 th February. Contact: Margaret Williams 232 3312.
37. Reading SHAKESPEARE. Carolyn Marshall leads a reading and discussion of excerpts
from the variety of Shakespearean plays – comedies, histories, tragedies.
Four sessions on Thursdays, fortnightly at 10am from 3 rd March. Contact: Pat Downes 232 5871.
38. STAMPS AS A HOBBY. Cancelled.
39. History of TAWA. Bruce Murray discusses Arthur Carman and his involvement with Tawa.
Two sessions on consecutive Tuesdays at 10am from 5 th April. Contact: Pat Downes 232 5871.
40. THEATRE OUTINGS. Go to a show! Your choice. A wide selection. You will be contacted to see
if you wish to go to the chosen performance. Great socialising events. Contact: Pam Hughes 232 7618.
41. WOMEN’S CHOIR. Conducted by Margaret Jenkins, a variety is enjoyed by members. Part-singing
is encouraged. Eight sessions on second & fourth Monday of month at 1.15pm from 14 th March.
Contact: Heather Bray 232 4403.
42. WOMEN’S TALK. Janet leads an informal discussion of national and international events
with particular reference to the status and interests of women. Five sessions on fourth Friday of month
at 10am from 25 th February. Contact: Janet Berry 235 9903.