Events & Course Book - Sydney U3A

UPPER NORTHRegional Course Coordinator: Alan Barge 9487 2899Email: abarge@optusnet.com.auEnquiries NOT BookingsUPPER NORTH REGION OF SYDNEY U3ANotice is hereby given that theAnnual General Meeting and Election of Office Bearerswill be held onMonday 14 November 2011 at 12:30pmatTurramurra Masonic & Function CentreCorner Turramurra Avenue & Pacific HighwayTurramurraAll Sydney U3A members are welcome to attend.The meeting is followed by a light luncheon with opportunities for members to socialise. Reports from President, Ebba van derHelder, Treasurer, Liz McAllister and Course Coordinator, Alan Barge will be followed by the election of office bearers for 2012.Members should consider standing for the committee to assist in the running of our wonderful organisation.Information and nomination forms may be obtained and returned to Secretary Barbara Sabel 9482 9224 or barbsabel@optusnet.com.au by Friday 28 October.For catering purposes, please RSVP to Marika McLachlan 9449 4251 by 28 October.Please write in your diary now.BEROWRA:COMMUNITYCENTREThe Gully Road, Berowra - in the BalconyroomVenue Convenor: Anne Lycett9456 1763Email: j_alycett@optusnet.com.au112NA01AFFAIRS OF INTERESTTopics will include: Kurrajongs’ RecruitingMarch 1916; Birds of the Sydney Region;Transport in Germany in 1930s; UnderstandingWeather Systems; Science andClimate Change, Fact and Fiction; Historyof Women’s Education in NSW; BanjoPaterson; Lord Sydney; God’s Philosophersand Mediaeval Foundations.Each Second and Fourth Mondayfrom 25 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Anne Lycett9456 1763CASTLE HILL:MOWLL VILLAGEWe meet at the Sisson Clinic. Visitorsand village residents are welcome.Parking is available.Venue Convenor: Rose Leaf9634 3159112NC01ISSUES AND IDEASThis is a research and discussion seminar.Alt. Tuesdays from 19 July10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Rose Leaf9634 3159112NC02GREAT BOOKS OF THEWESTERN WORLDThis course commences with L.N.Tolstoy’sAnna Karenina and includes MadameBovary by Gustave Flaubert.Alt. Tuesdays from 26 July10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Jenny Trimboli9484 9223112NC03MUSIC FOR PLEASUREListen to classical and light music, learnabout the lives of composers and relaxwith entertaining videos.Alt. Fridays from 22 July 2:00 - 4:00Leaders: Jan Chaffey and Joy MackayBookings: Joy Mackay 9654 9080EPPING: UNITINGCHURCHCorner Chester and Oxford Streets,Epping (in the Small Hall). 8 minuteswalk from station or 6 minutes from businterchange.Venue Convenor: Wendy Walker9858 1162Email: robinwendy@optusnet.com.au112NX01BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPA reading and discussion group withan occasional classic text, but with theemphasis on contemporary literature.The first book will be Peter Temple’sTruth, followed by Lloyd Jones’s HandMe Down World.Alt. Thursdays from 7 July10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Wendy Walker9858 1162Email: robinwendy@optusnet.com.au34Sydney U3A Events & Course Book - July - December 2011

EPPING: LEISUREAND LEARNINGCENTRE1 Chambers Court, Epping. OffPembroke Street, beneath Library. 5minutes from station/bus stops. Somelimited parking.Venue Convenor: Ian De Mellow9487 1908Email: ian.mellow@bigpond.com112NE01THE LAST EMPIRE VII: THERISE AND FALL OF THE SOVIETEMPIREThe greatest challenge to the LastEmpire was that from the Soviets: withthe stunning speed of industrialisation inpost-Revolutionary Russia; to OperationBarbarossa (1941 - 1945), the greatestland battle in history, which ground upHitler’s Germany and added vast territoriesto the Soviet Empire, and a terrifyingarsenal of weapons. Why did the Sovietssubsequently fail against the USA?Alt. Wednesdays from 20 July1:00 - 3:00Leader and Bookings: Ian De Mellow9487 1908Email: ian.mellow@bigpond.com112NE02TAI CHI**(20)Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi and gainhealth benefits through its gentle exercisesand relaxation, which are ideal forhealthy third agers. Tai Chi’s graceful,fluid movements combine three forms ofexercise: strength, stretching and breathing.Participants should provide assurancefrom their GP that they are medicallyfit to undertake an exercise course.Alt. Wednesdays from 6 July1:00 - 3:00Leader and Bookings: Siang Tan9888 7874112NE03SEVEN WONDERS OF NEWSOUTH WALESIn an era of planning crises in the State,we look at seven man-made wonderswhich made NSW a great state: Bradfield’sBabies; the Snowy MountainsScheme; Bell’s Line of Road; the SydneyOpera House; The Rocks; Port Jacksonand its islands and the Great NorthernRailway.Alt. Wednesdays from 20 July10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Roger Link9943 3601GORDON: LIFELINECENTRE4 Park Avenue, Gordon. No parking,excepting cars with a disabled certificatedisplayed. 5 minutes walk from station. 3hour parking at Woolworths.Venue Convenor: Barbara Sabel9482 9224Email: barbsabel@optusnet.com.au112NG01POWER: PAST, PRESENT ANDFUTUREThe course defines and applies, power,hard, soft and sharp. Using past, presentand future issues it endeavours to seethe modern world through these differentprisms. Material is extracted from avariety of professional journals and notedacademics.Alt. Mondays from 11 July10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Varoe Legge9488 9922Email: vlegge@ozemail.com.au112NG02CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSIONGROUPA leader is selected on a roster systemfor each session.Alt. Tuesdays from 12 July10:30 - 12:30Leader and Bookings: Geoffrey Martin9489 3978Email:geoffjoycemartin@hotmail.com112NG03CREATIVE WRITINGAre you a writer or a would-be writer?There are many different styles of writingand we have space for them all. Comeand join our friendly supportive group.Alt. Tuesdays from 2 Aug10:00 - 12:00Leader: Ann PowellBookings: Joy McGrane 9449 4043Email: joy.mcgrane@gmail.com112NG04TAI CHI**(20)Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi and gainhealth benefits through its gentle exercisesand relaxation, which are ideal forhealthy third agers. Tai Chi’s graceful fluidmovements combine three forms of exercise:strength, stretching and breathing.Participants should provide assurancefrom their GP that they are medically fit toundertake an exercise course.Each Thursday from 28 July10:00 - 12:00Leader: Michael WongBookings: Email: u3agordon@gmail.com112NG05MODERNISM: WHAT IS IT?Between 1880 and 1930 this movement,spanning all the arts and sciences, setthe tone for the developments of the 20 thcentury. We shall examine its impact onart, literature, music, architecture anddesign. The course will include a visit tothe Art Gallery of NSW. (6 sessions)Alt. Wednesdays from 27 July10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Keith Potten9476 4484Email: kpotten@optusnet.com.auHORNSBY: LEISUREAND LEARNINGCENTRE25 Edgeworth David Road, Hornsby.Short walk from the station andWestfield Shopping Centre. Easyparking.Venue Convenor: Alan Barge9487 2899Email: abarge@optusnet.com.au112NQ01YOGAPeople of all ages are welcome. Experiencethe benefits of bending, stretching,twisting and improving balance. We practicethe age-old art of Yoga. Class catersfor beginners to experienced participants.Participants should provide assurancefrom their GP that they are medically fit toundertake an exercise course.Each Wednesday from 13 July6:15 - 7:15pmLeader and Bookings: Graham Marshall0400 098 756Email: bitleadfeet@yahoo.com.au112NQ02PAINTING IN ACRYLICSCome and join our friendly class. Encouragingbasic lessons are given to beginnersand guidance and assistance providedwhen needed, whatever your skilllevel.Alt. Thursdays from 14 July10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Janny Drayer9144 1741If you have booked intoa course and later areunable to attend, pleaseadvise the bookingperson so that othersmay take your place.Sydney U3A Events & Course Book - July - December 2011 35

HORNSBY:CENTRAL LIBRARY28-44 George Street (entry in HunterLane). Opposite Hornsby station.Parking: Council car park, or nearbyWestfield Shopping Centre.Venue Convenors: Lesley Goldberg9484 2243Email: ellkgee@bigpond.comJeannie Pollard 9457 9161Email: tompollard99@hotmail.com112NY01ANCIENT PERSIA (PART TWO)More on ancient (and modern) Persia,especially Zoroastrianism, food and wonderfulcarpets. We will also look at Hafez,often called ‘the greatest poet ever’.(6 sessions)Alt. Tuesdays from 2 Aug 10:30 - 12:30Leader: Heather BentleyBookings: Lesley Goldberg 9484 2243Email: ellkgee@bigpond.com112NY02AUSTRALIAN HISTORYSEMINARSHistorians and researchers discusstheir research. Topics include: 1 st AIF atFromelles; Researching Florence Nightingale’senvoy in Australia; Lord Sydneyand the First Fleet; Chinese in Australia;Astronomy in Sydney; Canada Bay history;Two unsung Australian Women; AnAustralian researches his Portuguesefamily in Hong Kong and more.Alt. Tuesdays from 12 July10:15 - 12:15Leader and Bookings: Lesley Goldberg9484 2243Email: ellkgee@bigpond.com112NY03SOUTH-EAST ASIA: ANEXPATRIATE’S PERCEPTIONSWhen working in South-east Asia foreignersshould know something of thedifferent backgrounds, administrations,thought processes and value judgmentsof the countries of the region. This courseexplains some of these environments withemphasis on Indonesia. The leader’s perceptionsare based on his experiences inSouth-east Asia. (2 sessions)Wednesdays 27 July and 10 Aug10:15 - 12:15Leader: Ian InglebyBookings: Jeannie Pollard 9457 9161Email: tompollard99@hotmail.com112NY04CHATEAUX OF THE LOIREA tour through the Loire Valley is, formany, one of the highlights of a visit toFrance. This course will illustrate thebeautiful architecture and settings ofthe major chateaux with a look at theassociated periods of French history.(2 sessions)Wednesdays 24 Aug and 7 Sept10:15 - 12:15Leader: John Webb 9484 3028Bookings: Jeannie Pollard 9457 9161Email tompollard99@hotmail.com112NY05CLASSICAL MUSICAPPRECIATIONA series of thematic programs illustratedby recorded music. Among the topics:impressions of Spain and Scotland and afocus on Elgar. (5 sessions)Alt. Wednesdays from 20 July10:15 - 12:15Leader: Rex BennBookings: Joyce Holder 9456 4241112NY06LIFE AND MUSIC OF ROBERTSCHUMANNSchumann was perhaps the first of thetruly romantic composers. We’ll be discussingthe key influences on his life - allillustrated with examples of his music.(3 sessions)Alt. Wednesdays from 28 Sept10:15 - 12:15Leader: John HughesBookings: Joyce Holder 9456 4241112NY07ENJOYING OPERAJoin knowledgeable and enthusiasticopera lovers for study and discussion ofselected operas, illustrated with performanceson DVD and CD. (2 sessions)Wednesdays 9 and 23 Nov10:15 - 12:15Bookings: Joyce Holder 9456 4241KILLARA: LOURDESRETIREMENTVILLAGE95 Stanhope Road, Killara. Meetingsheld at the Village Auditorium. Easystreet parking available in StanhopeRoad.Venue Convenor: Graham Wood9880 9121112NR01HISTORICAL AND OTHERINTERESTING TOPICSThis is a lecture series on a wide varietyof topics, given by people with expertisein, and enthusiasm for, their subject. Theauditorium is well equipped for audio-visualpresentations. Comments and questionsare encouraged.First Thursday of each month from7 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Graham Wood9880 9121LINDFIELD: SENIORCITIZENS CENTRE271 Pacific Highway, Lindfield. - behindLibrary. 5 minutes walk from station andLindfield shopping car park. Very limitedparking on site.Venue Convenor: Jan Heath9419 7336Email: heath54w@gmail.com112NL01ROMAN HISTORY: THE WORLD,THE FLESH AND THE DEVILWe survey early Christian attitudes towomen and marriage. Why were celibacyand often extreme asceticism regardedso highly and by whom? The course willconcentrate on the first four centuries ofthe Christian era. New members welcomeAlt. Mondays from 11 July10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Leonie Hayne9417 2894112NL02RUSSIAN ADVANCED**(12)This is a continuing course where newmembers with an adequate level of Russianare very welcome.Each Monday from 18 July 1:00 - 3:00Leader: Olga Petlevanny 9939 6871Bookings: Natasha 9887 1735112NL03BASIC LATINEach Wednesday from 6 July2:00 - 4:00Leader: Nevis Henniker 9416 4681Bookings: Margaret Young 9680 4287112NL04NOVELS AND BIOGRAPHIESFROM THE 19TH CENTURYONWARDSA literary discussion group studying tenor eleven books each semester. The firstbook will be For Whom the Bell Tolls byErnest Hemingway. Enthusiastic readersmost welcome.Alt. Thursdays from 14 July10:15 - 12:15Leader and Bookings: MauriceO’Donovan 9411 8717112NL05MEDIA DISCUSSION GROUPThe group discusses the news of theday - topics decided by popular choice;everyone happily participates, eventhough consensus is rare. New memberswelcome.Alt. Thursdays from 21 July10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Fay and Bill Rees9498 472336Sydney U3A Events & Course Book - July - December 2011

112NL06SOLO WHIST - A CARD GAMEKnowledge of Solo, Bridge or 500required for this friendly group.Each Thursday from 7 July 1:00 - 3:30Leaders and Bookings: Jan Heath9419 7336 and Georgie Guthrie9416 5047112NL07GERMAN - INTERMEDIATE**(12)New members welcome. Text book: emneu 2008 Brückenkurs - Kursbuch HueberVerlag.New members welcome.Each Friday from 15 July 11:00 - 12:30Leader and Bookings: Marika McLachlan9449 4251112NL08GERMAN - ADVANCED**(12)Each Friday from 15 July 9:30 - 11:00Leaders and Bookings: Ebba vander Helder 9416 2232 and MarikaMcLachlan 9449 4251112NL09FRENCH CONVERSATION**(12)We discuss current affairs, articles ofinterest from magazines and journals,also topics previously agreed. New memberswith a good knowledge of Frenchare welcome.Alt. Fridays from 29 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader and Bookings: Mary Lambert9440 2531NORMANHURST:BOWDEN BRAERETIREMENTVILLAGEPennant Hills Road, corner JasmineRoad, Normanhurst - in New EducationRoom. Street parking only. Visitors andVillage residents are welcome.Venue Convenor: Nola Lee 9489 8170112NB01A JOURNEY INTO RUSSIANHISTORYFrom an ancient and powerful Empire tothe Union of Soviet Socialist Republics:taking in the Romanoff Dynasty, the 1917Revolution, World War II and the death ofStalin, to the more recent break-up of theUnion, with the emphasis on the endemicsuffering of the Russian people. We alsodiscuss the art, music architecture, literatureand religion of each historic period.Alt. Mondays from 11 July 1:30 - 3:30Leader and Bookings: Nola Lee9489 8170112NB02DISCUSSION GROUP 11Covers current affairs and topics of generalinterest. There is plenty of room fordiscussion from everyone.Alt. Mondays from 18 July 1:30 - 3:30Leader and Bookings: Maureen Mullins9487 5003Email: maudie542@yahoo.com.auPENNANT HILLS:LUTANDA MANOR14 Victoria Road, Pennant Hills. Meetingpoint is at the Leisure Centre. Streetparking in Victoria Road and WilsonRoadVenue Convenor: John Webb9484 3028 Email:johnwebb@sydney.dialix.com.au112NM01HISTORY OF HUMAN RIGHTSThere has been much discussion regardingthe necessity for an Australian Charterof Rights but little reference to itsfundamentals. What is a right? Where dorights come from and who delivers them?Why a Bill of Rights? Would it work? Wediscuss these questions and much more.(3 sessions)Alt. Tuesdays from 30 Aug10:00 - 12:00Leader: Peter StamfordBookings: Jean Ackery 9484 2552112NM02THE FALL OF GREAT EMPIRESWhat were the events that brought aboutthe fall of highly advanced empires suchas Persia, Egypt. Carthage and Rome?These DVD re-enactments cover the fascinatingstories behind the collapse ofeach of these empires. (2 sessions)Tuesdays 11 and 25 Oct 10:00 - 12:00Convenor: Maureen WebbBookings: Jean Ackery 9484 2552112NM03THE STORY BEHIND CEREALGRAINSThis two session course covers the evolutionof wheat and the genetic relationshipbetween the various cereal grains.It then focuses on the Australian grainsindustry, including the marketing of wheatand barley. (2 sessions)Tuesdays 8 and 22 Nov 10:00 - 12:00Leader: Brian OsborneBookings: Jean Ackery 9484 2552PENNANT HILLS:LEISURE ANDLEARNING CENTRE8 Warne Street, Pennant Hills. 5 minuteswalk from station. Some on-site, pluslimited 3-hour street parking.Venue Convenor: Terry Goddard9878 1174112NP01ART PRACTICE GROUPLove art? Then join this fun, relaxed class.Whether you are good at art or want tobe good, this is the place for you. Experimentwith any media, explore your ownstyle and develop your creative expressionby learning to look. Bring your ownmaterials. Beginners are welcome.Alt. Mondays from 4 July 1:00 - 4:00Leader and Bookings: Terry Goddard9878 1174PYMBLE: UNITINGCHURCHCorner Pacific Highway and LivingstoneAvenue, Pymble. Limited parking on siteat lower level with lift from parking area.Church is opposite station. In the JohnDownes meeting room unless otherwiseindicated.Venue Convenor: Bill Rees 9498 4723Email: wrees@tpg.com.au112NU01PHILOSOPHYWe will continue to study modern philosophersand touch on philosophicalissues: how were these treated by thinkersthrough the ages? The choice of topicsrests with the group, which, together,will research and discuss each subject.Alt. Mondays from 11 July10:30 - 12:30Leader and Bookings: Margot Taverne9449 2923Email: margottaverne@gmail.com112NU02BOOK READING GROUP**(10)For most people, the regular reading ofbooks is one of the great pleasures oflife. The books, selected after group discussion,are a mix of contemporary andfiction. Information on the first book to beread will be advised when booking.Alt. Mondays from 4 July 10:30 - 12:30Leader: Zara Moskow 9983 0899Bookings: Fay and Bill Rees 9498 4723Email: wrees@tpg.com.auSydney U3A Events & Course Book - July - December 2011 37

112NU03SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS**(10)Continuing a two-year course for thosebeginning Spanish for the first time. Memberswill have completed stage 1 duringthe first semester.Each Tuesday from 5 July10:30 - 12:30Leader and Bookings: Joseph Ellis9929 3656Email: jellis1@tpg.com.au112NU04SPANISH CONVERSATION**(10)Most of the time, we discuss currentaffairs, cultural events or a subject previouslydecided upon. Spanish is spoken90% of the time. Good knowledge of thelanguage is required.Alt. Tuesdays from 12 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader: Maria Criado 04 2493 9767Bookings: Jenny Brady 9966 8510112NU05FRENCH INTERMEDIATE**(10)For those having completed at least fouryears of a preliminary course. This courseaims at developing the student’s skills inreading, writing, and speaking French.Each Wednesday from 13 July10:30 - 12:30Leader and Bookings: Ethleen Low9476 4259112NU06FRENCH - READING ANDWRITING: INTERMEDIATE**(10)For those having completed at least threeyears of a preliminary course. The aim ofthis course is to develop skills in reading,writing and speaking French.Alt. Wednesdays from 27 July1:30 - 3:30Leader and Bookings: Peter Rennie9451 3821112NU07FRENCH - READING ANDWRITING: ADVANCED**(10)Suitable for those having a good basicknowledge of French grammar and pronunciation.A large part of each sessionis in French.Alt. Wednesdays from 20 July1:30 - 3:30Leader and Bookings: Peter Rennie9451 3821112NU08GERMAN: INTERMEDIATE**(10)For all details, please phone leader.Each Thursday from 14 July10:30 - 12:30Leader and Bookings: Tamara Cronin9144 6401ST. IVES: UNITINGCHURCHCorner: Douglas Street and Mona ValeRoad, St. Ives. Entrance to Car parkis in Douglas Street. In addition, streetparking, level walking, disabled facilities.Courses are in the Calvin Room unlessotherwise indicated.Venue Convenor: Alan Barge9487 2899Email: abarge@optusnet.com.au112NI01PSYCHOLOGY: HUMANDEVELOPMENTWe shall be examining Human Developmentfrom a life-span perspective, takingin both the early years and the wisdom ofold age. Areas of study will include influenceson prenatal development (heredityand environment) and postnatal stages(language, cognition social and moral).Alt. Mondays from 15 Aug10:30 - 12:30Leader and Bookings: Olga Katchan9488 9897112NI02PHILOSOPHY (Gilmore Annex)We will continue to study philosophersfrom the Renaissance period of the 16thcentury, a time of great scientific andphilosophical change. Members areencouraged to assist with research, thusenhancing the level of discussion.Alt. Tuesdays from 12 July10:30 - 12:30Leader: Margot Taverne 9449 2923Email: margottaverne@gmail.com112NI03ROMAN HISTORY: ATRAVELLERS GUIDE TO THEROMAN EMPIRE (Wesley)Much of the classical past still remainsthroughout Europe, North Africa and theMiddle East: the arches, temples, theatresand amphitheatres, aqueducts andbaths. Where can they best be seen?What do they tell us of life in the RomanEmpire? Sessions will be illustrated.Alt. Wednesdays from 13 July10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Leonie Hayne9417 2894112NI04WRITING STORIESEveryone has at least one story in themjust waiting to be found. Whether yourstories come from life or your imagination,come and find them in our group.Alt. Wednesdays from 27 July10:00 - 12:00Leader: Cecilia Inglis 9402 5554Bookings: Carole Cohen 9144 1685112NI05SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:GLIMPSES OF OUR PAST,PRESENT AND FUTURE(Wesley Room)We continue discussions on the historyand application of science and technology,with a mix of speakers, using film andwith informal talks. Interesting topics: noloss of continuity if you miss sessions.Alt. Wednesdays from 20 July10:00 - 12:00Leader: John RobertsBookings: Doug Milne 9487 2853112NI06CURRENT AFFAIRS FORUMWe discuss and debate current and historicalevents of importance in these twofriendly and lively groups which run concurrentlyin adjacent rooms.Alt. Thursdays from 7 July10:00 - 12:00Group 1:Leader and Bookings: Bob Potts9499 6136Group 2: (Knox Room)Leader and Bookings: Alan Barge9487 2899Email: abarge@optusnet.com.au112NI07SIBELIUS AND THE NORDICCOMPOSERS (Wesley Room)Composer Jean Sibelius was born in1865. He is the most significant of all theNordic composers. We will explore hislife and music alongside some of his contemporariesfrom the Scandinavian andBaltic regionsAlt. Thursdays from 21 July10:00 - 12:15Leader: John HughesBookings: Ann Poignand 9489 5160112NI08HISTORY OF THE WORLD(Wesley)We continue the study of American historyfrom after World War II, emphasisingthe Presidency and in particular socialand cultural development.Alt. Thursdays from 14 July10:00 - 12:00Leader: Frank WilsonBookings: Margaret Marshall 9487 1898112NI09HISTORY OF HUMAN RIGHTS(Wesley)There has been much discussion regardinga necessity for an Australian Charter38Sydney U3A Events & Course Book - July - December 2011

of Rights but little reference to its fundamentals.What is a right? Where do rightscome from and who delivers them? Whya Bill of Rights? Would it work? We discussthese questions and much more.(3 sessions)Alt. Thursdays from 25 Aug10:00 - 12:00Leader: Peter Stamford 9489 3121Bookings: Margaret Marshall 9487 1898112NI10THE GOLDEN AGE OF CINEMAA nostalgic and interesting series, screeningfeatures from the golden age of filmmaking, i.e. the period to the early 50s.Members are also encouraged to readbackground material from the regularnotes supplied and to further their knowledgeon film as an art form from othersources.Alt. Fridays from 5 Aug 10:00 - 12:30Leader and Bookings: Alan Saunders9144 6088ST. IVES:FERNBANKVILLAGEFernbank Retirement Village (ServiceDepartment Building) corner Mona ValeRoad and Kitchener Street.Venue Convenor: Julie Bradley9449 5488112ND01MACULAR DEGENERATIONMacular Degeneration (MD) is the leadingcause of blindness and severe visionloss in Australians over the age of 50.The MD Foundation information sessionsprovide an overview of Macular Degeneration,its symptoms, risk factors, treatmentoptions, the importance of nutritionand lifestyle and low vision support, aidsand technology.Thursday 14 July 11:00 - 12:00Speaker: Donna HendryBookings: Julie Bradley 9449 5488112ND02CURRENT AFFAIRS FORUMWe discuss and debate current and somehistorical events of importance in thisfriendly and lively group.Alt. Fridays from 15 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader and Bookings: Audrey Thomson9449 2196THORNLEIGH:UNITING CHURCH1-3 Paling Street, Thornleigh in YouthRoom downstairs. 5 minutes walk fromstation and bus stop. Plenty of carparking is available, but no car entryfrom Pennant Hills Road. Access for thedisabled is limited.Venue Convenor: Jennifer Weldon9809 3697Email: jenny.weldon1@iinet.net.au112NT01CREATIVE WRITINGWe work to improve writing skills, and toproduce quality work in all types of writing.New members and first time writerswelcome.Alt. Tuesdays from 2 Aug10:00 - 12:00Leader: Jennifer Weldon 9809 3697112NT02CONTINUING FRENCH -EIGHTH YEARThe focus is on conversation, correctpronunciation, grammar and vocabularyenrichment through poetry and song.New members of intermediate standardwelcome.Each Wednesday from 27 July1:00 - 3:00Leader: Chimène Hortense 9489 5025Assistant Leader: Louis Hortense112NT03AUSTRALIAN WOMEN WRITERS -THE EARLY DAYSWe will look at the lives and books of earlywomen writers who became successful.Jeanne Gunn – We of the Never Never;Miles Franklin – My Brilliant Career;Ethel Turner – Three Little Maids; KatherinePrichard – Coonardoo; Eleanor Dark– The Timeless Land; Dymphna Cusack– Come in Spinner. (6 sessions)Alt. Wednesdays from 10 Aug10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Jennifer Weldon9809 3697112NT04BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS STAGE 2Intended for those who have completedstage 1 or for players who have playedsome bridge and wish to brush up ontheir game. Course notes and supervisedplay.Each Thursday from 21 July1:00 - 3:00Leader and Bookings: Jim Stowe9484 6064TURRAMURRANORTH: THECOTSWOLDSVILLAGE28 Curagul Road, North Turramurra.Easy street parking is available, andnear to bus stop. Visitors and Villageresidents are welcome.Venue Convenor: Ed Brown 9449 7260112NV01GALLIMAUFRYA heterogeneous mixture, jumble, medley:all things philosophical, social andmore.Alt. Wednesdays from 13 July10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: James Hillier9980 5116112NV02PLAY READINGGroup reading of plays in a relaxed manner,no previous experience is necessary.Copies of plays will be provided.Alt. Fridays from 8 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader and Bookings: Edmund Brown9449 7260TURRAMURRA:ROHINI VILLAGERohini Avenue, Turramurra. Visitors andVillage residents are welcomeVenue Convenor: Patricia Johnson9144 2720Email: patriciagracej@hotmail.com112NN01SELECTED TOPICSSecond Wednesday in monthAll sessions 10:00 - 12:00Bookings: Patricia Johnson 9144 2720Email: patriciagracej@hotmail.com1. Sydney Harbour Trust.Wednesday 13 JulySpeaker: Marie Palmer2. Life in SubmarinesWednesday 10 AugSpeaker: Doug Edwards3. The Life of Tom Wills,Aboriginal Cricketer and theConnection to Australian HistoryWednesday 14 SeptSpeaker: Greg De Moore4. Chinese Coolies in France WWIWednesday 12 OctSpeaker: Gordon Mar5. Walking with CamelsWednesday 9 NovSpeaker: Libby SakkerSydney U3A Events & Course Book - July - December 2011 39

112NN02LOW VISION DISCUSSION ANDINFORMATION GROUPThere will be a variety of speakers aboutcauses and treatment of low vision, MacularDegeneration, Glaucoma etc. Groupdiscussion about our personal experiencesand suggestions for improvingrehabilitation services will be part of eachsession, lead by a doctor who herself islegally blind and uses a white cane. Individualswith low vision or blindness, theirfriends and relatives and any interestedparties are welcome.Fourth Thursday each month from28 July 2:30 - 4:00Leader: Helen BeangeBookings: Josephine Barge 9487 2899WAHROONGA: THEWONIORA9 Woniora Avenue, Wahroonga. Walkingdistance from Wahroonga Station.Plenty of underground and streetparking. Disability access.Venue Convenor: Tina Vander Heyden9943 2212Email: albertina6@hotmail.comINDONESIANIndonesian is by far the easiest Asian languageto learn to speak, read and write.It is closely related to Malay. Both Malayand Indonesian are written like Englishand other Western languages, i.e. theyuse the Latin alphabet. No difficult writingsystems to learn!112NW01INDONESIAN -INTERMEDIATE**(10)Textbook used: Colloquial Indonesian, bySutanto Atmosumarto, publisher Routledge,chapters 6 - 12.Alt. Tuesdays from 26 July12:00 - 2:00Leader: Tina Vander Heyden 9943 2212Bookings: Shirley Evans 9858 4109Mob: 0419 581 369112NW02INDONESIAN - ADVANCED**(10)Textbooks used: Colloquial Indonesian,by Sutanto Atmosumarto, publisher Routledge,chapters 12 - 17 and Bahasa TetanggakuStage 1 by Ian J. White (publisherLongman).Alt. Tuesdays from 26 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader: Tina Vander Heyden 9943 2212Bookings: Roelf Alma 9876 3017112NW03INTERMEDIATE GERMAN**(12)This course assumes that students havecompleted the German for Beginnerscourse last semester. It is aimed at thosewho studied German in the past and wantto brush up on their speaking and readingskills and basic grammar. The emphasisis on oral German and some necessarygrammar.Each Monday from 4 July10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Dorothee Schifter9456 2740Email: dschifter@smartchat.net.au112NW04DISCUSSION GROUPAnything on your mind – we shall discussit.Alt. Mondays from 25 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader and Bookings: Lea Elias9489 2569112NW05ITALIAN - BEGINNERS ANDTRAVELLERSMembers will be able to go to Italy, greetpeople, introduce themselves, order coffee,buy train and theatre tickets, bookaccommodation, ask directions, learn theaccent, read and write. We concentrateon basic Italian conversation and somegrammar initially. Members require aBerlitz Italian Phrase Book and Dictionaryand CD, or purchase can be made for$10 at group.Alt. Tuesdays from 12 July9:30 - 11:30Leader: Adrian Walker 9987 4299Email: walkeradrian@optusnet.com.auWAHROONGA:ROSETTA PARKUPA Complex, Level 6, Activities Room,Rosetta Park. Corner Pacific Highwayand Ada Avenue, WahroongaVenue Convenor: Don Linforth9489 4003Email: dlinforth@bigpond.com112NS01LEARN THE UKELELE ORGUITARLearn to play with a friendly group and inthe process have a lot of fun.Alt. Wednesdays from 13 July10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Bill Beaver9489 6185Email: bilbeaver06@gmail.com112NS02GENEALOGYAn experienced guide will show you thebasics of tracking your ancestors andassist you in your search.His experience covers searches in Australia,United Kingdom and ContinentalEurope but can also assist, to a lesserlevel, with Asian quests.Alt. Wednesdays from 6 July10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Andre Hendriks9449 1148112NS03ITALIAN - BEGINNERS &TRAVELLERSMembers will be able to go to Italy, greetpeople, introduce themselves, order coffee,buy train and theatre tickets, bookaccommodation, ask directions, learn theaccent, read and write. We concentrateon basic Italian conversation and somegrammar initially. Members require BerlitzItalian Phrase Book & Dictionary andCD, or we can organise to purchase as agroup for $10 for both.Alt. Tuesdays from 5 July 10:30 - 12:30Leader and Bookings: Adrian Walker9987 4299Email: walkeradrian@optusnet.com.auPRIVATE HOMESVenue Convenor: Jan Heath9419 7336Email: heath54w@gmail.com112NH01A WAY WITH WORDS(Pymble, close to station)In this creative writing course, we combinea variety of writing exercises withthe reading of works by members of thegroup (prose and poetry), which are discussedin a supportive and friendly manner.Alt. Thursdays from 14 July10:15 - 12:15Leader: Veronique Ellis 9801 9410Bookings: Margot Taverne 9449 2923Email: margottaverne@gmail.com112NH02PHILOSOPHY(Pymble, close to station)We continue with early Greek philosophy,when thinkers from the 6th centuryBC onwards wondered what the worldwas like. Seeking first a material sourcefor all existence, later thinkers looked forstructure, energy, unity and unchangingReality. Their thoughts influenced thefamous Socrates, Plato, Aristotle andlater philosophers.Alt. Thursdays from 14 July1:30 - 3:30Leader and Bookings: Margot Taverne9449 2923Email: margottaverne@gmail.com40Sydney U3A Events & Course Book - July - December 2011

112NH03RECORDER GROUP (Waitara)This is a group meeting regularly to enjoyplaying music. New members need to beauditioned.Alt. Wednesdays from 6 July10:00 - 12:30Leader and Bookings: Annette Salt9489 5997112NH04PLAY READING (Pennant Hills)A relaxing afternoon reading good playsin congenial company at a friendly venue.First and Third Wednesday of eachmonth from 6 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader and Bookings: Stella O’Riordan9484 1203112NH05ANYONE CAN PAINT (Pymble)It is time to try your hand again. In a veryrelaxed atmosphere, with as much, or aslittle, tuition as you wish, oils or acrylics.Alt. Thursdays from 7 July10:00 - 1:00Leader and Bookings: MarianneMcMillan 4731 1114112NH06DISCUSSION GROUP(Wahroonga)A friendly group focused on current affairsand general interest topics.Alt. Mondays from 4 July 10:15 - 12:15Leader and Bookings: Eva Browne9487 7246SUMMARY OF DISCUSSIONGROUPS IN UPPER NORTHDue to the requirement of space andnumbers there may be limited vacanciesin some discussion groups. Below is a listof groups with contact numbers, whichwill allow quick access to an alternativegroup. Details of each group are in theCourse List under either their suburb orunder private homes.Monday - NormanhurstMaureen Mullins 9487 5003Monday - WahroongaEva Browne 9487 7246Monday - WaitaraDorothy Fifer 9482 4613 (held in German)Tuesday - Gordon LifeLine CentreGeoffrey Martin 9489 3978Tuesday - Castle HillRose Leaf 9634 3159Thursday - LindfieldBill and Fay Rees 9498 4723Thursday - St. Ives FernbankAudrey Thomson 9449 2196Thursday - St. Ives Uniting ChurchBob Potts 9499 6136Thursday - St. Ives Uniting ChurchAlan Barge 9487 2899102NH07HEBREW (Wahroonga)Lessons in the Hebrew language and itshistory - including the impact on Westerncivilisation. New members welcome.Each Thursday from 7 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader and Bookings: Jerzy Trau9487 7246112NH08PLAY READING (Wahroonga)No need for acting skills, just an interestin reading plays with a friendly group.Alt. Fridays from 28 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader and Bookings: Jill Baxter9487 5972112NH09GERMAN DISCUSSION GROUP(Waitara)**(8)Participants choose topics. Reasonablecommand of German required.Alt. Mondays from 11 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader and Bookings: Dorothy Fifer9482 4613If you have booked intoa course and later areunable to attend, pleaseadvise the bookingperson so that othersmay take your place.Sydney U3A Events & Course Book - July - December 2011 41