U3A TAWA COURSES - TawaLink

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.