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REFUND POLICY
Unless a course is cancelled members are not eligible for a refund of course fees except in exceptional circumstances. Members requesting a refund are required to fill in a “Refund Request” form which then goes to the executive for a decision. Refunds can only be made by bank transfer.
Membership fees are not refundable.
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Australian History - Monday Tutor: Doug Emanuel
For7 weeks
OnMonday
From:
28-Apr to 16-Jun
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 50 max (50 vacant) Fee: $17.50
Modern Australian History classes began when PMHU3A started in 2005 and remain a very popular class. We did not learn a great deal of Australian History at school, so this course is an opportunity to catch up on our unique, interesting and rich past from pre-colonial days until the present. Please note there is no class on Monday 9th June.
Balance n Bones Mondays Tutor: Vicki Barbour
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
28-Apr to 16-Jun
Time:
12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Location: U3A Room 05 Places: 18 max (18 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Based on a DVD exercise program made especially for NSW U3A. For strength, coordination and balance. Bring hand weights. Can be done seated.
Canasta and Hand and Foot Tutor: Dianne Drake & Giselle Brame
For7 weeks
OnMonday
From:
28-Apr to 16-Jun
Time:
01:30 PM to 04:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 16 max (16 vacant) Fee: $17.50
An enjoyable and strategic card game, usually played in groups of four with a partner. The class will cater for experienced players and beginners. Please bring cards if you have them. PLEASE NOTE there is no class on the public holiday 9th June.
Crochet on Monday Tutor: Wendy Byron
For7 weeks
OnMonday
From:
28-Apr to 16-Jun
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 05 Places: 12 max (12 vacant) Fee: $17.50
The crochet class is always popular, the company is fun and the items we create are really special! PLEASE NOTE: this class is not able to accept new participants PLEASE ALSO NOTE: there is a public holiday on 9th June.
Dancing on Monday Tutor: Christine Battisson
For7 weeks
OnMonday
From:
28-Apr to 16-Jun
Time:
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: U3A Room 08 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $17.50
Come and try Dances From Around The World! PLEASE NOTE: there is a public holiday on 9th June.
Shakespeare in Film Tutor: Pauline Cain
For7 weeks
OnMonday
From:
28-Apr to 16-Jun
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 08 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $17.50
We will explore Shakespeare via film, making connections between film and text. Each film will begin with a short introduction to the play and will conclude with brief discussion and analysis. Class suggestions and commentary are encouraged. Come and enjoy the bard with us! Please note there will be no class on Monday 9th June.
Textile and Fibre Art Tutor: Sue Martin
For7 weeks
OnMonday
From:
28-Apr to 16-Jun
Time:
09:30 AM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Room 06 Places: 12 max (12 vacant) Fee: $35.00
Textile Art is an advanced course self-directed by the members of the group. A wide range of equipment and consumables is needed to participate in this course so please ring Sue Martin, the tutor, if you would like further information. PLEASE NOTE: Experience in textile art is necessary to attend this course. PLEASE ALSO NOTE: there is a public holiday on 9th June.
Biology Tutor: David Smith
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
29-Apr to 17-Jun
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 09 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
This is a Great Courses video series titled 'Biology: The Science of Life'. This course will be over two terms. It will cover how the information that defines an organism is stored and how this information is passed on to future generations. This process results in evolution'.
Calligraphy: Copperplate Style Tutor: Christine Tapsell
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
29-Apr to 17-Jun
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 06 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $20.00
This term is an introduction to the Copperplate Style. A different nib from the Italic one is required; either cartridge or dip-in pen. All materials for week 1 will be provided, but bring your own pen if you have one. Photocopies will be 10c per sheet. No previous experience is necessary. Tutor Christine Tapsell text: 0408 177 964 email: ctapselltimbs@gmail.com
Chair Yoga on Tuesday Tutor: Sim Livian
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
29-Apr to 17-Jun
Time:
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Qualified IYTA graduate yoga instructor. Adult educator since 1986. Easy to follow stretches and mobilising moves using chairs. Standing and seated. Ladies and gentlemen are welcome. (Please note this course is not suitable for those who are obese).
This is a new course.
Exercise at the Beach - Tuesday Tutor: Rob McCluskey
For12 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
29-Apr to 15-Jul
Time:
07:45 AM to 08:30 AM
Location: Town Beach Places: 25 max (25 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Advanced exercise for seniors. Yoga mat or towel exercise band and light hand weights required. Plenty of social interaction and banter enjoyed by all. We are based at a picnic shelter just behind the sand at Town Beach. Course continues in term break.
Great Ideas in Western Philosophy Tutor: Reg Millar & Brian Tolagson
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
29-Apr to 17-Jun
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 09 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Great philosophic ideas stimulate societies and leaders. This interactive course examines 16 ideas and the debates that they spawn.
Mahjong Tutor: Giselle Brame & Barbara Evans
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
29-Apr to 17-Jun
Time:
12:30 PM to 03:15 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 30 max (30 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Western style Mahjong suitable only for those people who completed the U3A Port Macquarie Beginners Course. Please contact tutor Giselle Brame on 0466 246 083 for more information.
Petanque Tuesday Tutor: Bruce Wyatt & Lynne Arjava
For12 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
29-Apr to 15-Jul
Time:
09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Woods St Piste Places: 40 max (40 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Pétanque (or Boules) is French bowls. Beginners are welcome and will be coached. We introduce basic rules. Then we use skills, tactics, luck and good humour to have fun. Occasional training drills are used to improve skills and tactics, and we aim to run one mini-tournament each Term.
Photography for Beginners & Enthusia Tutor: Garry Brettell & Graham Rochester
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
29-Apr to 17-Jun
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 05 Places: 16 max (16 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Covers composition, framing, rule of thirds, exposure, portraiture, action, travel, landscape, seascape, candid and macro photography. Lots of hands-on content.
Rhythm Moves Tutor: Sim Livian
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
29-Apr to 17-Jun
Time:
09:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Moves to uplifting music. Easy to follow the leader. Mobilising body. Enjoyment of music and group vibe. Experienced instructor, yoga teacher trained. Use a chair if you prefer. Ladies and gentlemen welcome. (Please note this course is not suitable for those are obese)
This is a new course.
The Guide to Essential Italy Tutor: Sue Moll
For4 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
29-Apr to 20-May
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 08 Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $10.00
This will be the finalisation of the course presented in term 1. Amongst other places we will see Arezzo, Perugia and Assisi and then a number of weeks covering Venice. You do not need to have attended the first term to enjoy this course.
Acrylic Art for Beginners Tutor: Adele Lingard
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
30-Apr to 18-Jun
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 06 Places: 9 max (9 vacant) Fee: $20.00
This course is for those who have always wanted to learn how to paint and it is held in a relaxed environment within a small group. Please bring a small canvas 16x16 (40.6x40.6cm), apron, china plate, glad wrap, paper towels, A4 visual diary.
Aspects of Ancient History Tutor: Marguerite Fisher
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
30-Apr to 18-Jun
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 08 Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $20.00
In term 2 we will cover topics from Bronze Age Thera (Santorini) to 5th century Athens including technology, architecture and the development of democracy.
Astronomy: Understanding the Universe Tutor: Jane Stevenson
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
30-Apr to 18-Jun
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 05 Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $20.00
'Understanding the Universe' is a Great Courses video course presented by Professor Alex Filippenko from the University of California, Berkeley. Professor Filippenko is well-known as someone who explains astronomy very clearly and his knowledge is extensive. Filled with terrific photography, diagrams and animations this course covers subjects such as the formation of the stars and planets through to supernova, black holes and dark matter. Heaps of information, delivered clearly and simply, this is a fabulous course for anyone who is curious about our world and its place in the Universe. The course will extend over two terms.
This is a new course.
Australian History - Wednesday Tutor: Tony Dawson
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
30-Apr to 18-Jun
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 50 max (50 vacant) Fee: $20.00
A broad look at people places and events that have contributed to our rich history from pre-colonial days to the present.
Balance n Bones Wednesday Tutor: Vicki Barbour & Christine Cox
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
30-Apr to 18-Jun
Time:
12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 23 max (23 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Based on a DVD exercise program made especially for NSW U3A. For strength, coordination and balance. Bring hand weights. Can be done seated.
Card Making Techniques Tutor: Alice Totonjian
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
30-Apr to 18-Jun
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 1/185 Lake Rd Places: 12 max (12 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Create exquisite cards. Learn fundamentals including stamping, die cutting, embossing. Pay convener $7 weekly for materials. A minimum of 5 enrolments is required for the course to proceed.
Photography - U3A Photography Group Tutor: Brian Tolagson
For6 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
07-May to 16-Jul
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Various Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $15.00
Meeting fortnightly, we photograph interesting places. Beginners with SLR, point-and-shoot or phones welcome. We communicate by e-mail and Facebook.
The Art Class Tutor: Lorraine Watson
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
30-Apr to 18-Jun
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 06 Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Do you enjoy doing acrylic or watercolour painting, drawing, pastels, charcoal or any other medium? Then why not join a group of like-minded people and have 2 hours of lovely company while working on your art. (Please note that there is no tutor for this course).
500 Card Game Tutor: Ross Brindley & John McIntyre
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
01-May to 20-Jun
Time:
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 35 max (35 vacant) Fee: $20.00
'500' is a popular card game played by four players. It involves trumps and the taking of tricks. Maybe you haven't played 500 for ages? Maybe you have never played it? Both beginners and experienced players are welcome so come along and join in the fun!
Dancing - Thursday for Performance Tutor: Christine Battisson
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
01-May to 19-Jun
Time:
12:30 PM to 02:30 PM
Location: 16 Kingfisher Rd Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Practise non-partner dances for performance.
Learn Croquet at the Croquet Club Tutor: Pam Wiemers & Bridget Earle
For4 weeks
OnThursday
From:
08-May to 29-May
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: Croquet Club Places: 8 max (8 vacant) Fee: $10.00
Learn the basic skills of croquet and use these to play golf croquet. Brief introduction of ricochet. PLEASE NOTE THE FEES PAYABLE: $10.00 for U3A course fee per term $10.00 green fee per session paid to the Croquet Club $5.00 for information folder (program and course notes) paid to the Croquet Club. Equipment is supplied by the Croquet Club
This is a new course.
Meditation for Peace and Harmony Tutor: Carol Baker
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
01-May to 19-Jun
Time:
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Meditation can help us cope better with stress, reduce anxiety, and live happier, more meaningful lives. We will learn and practise how to use posture and breath to make us calmer, and we will practise focusing the mind on beneficial thoughts and attitudes that generate inner peace and harmony. We will also be chanting some Sanskrit mantras. This is not a video course.
Newswatch - News Behind the News Tutor: John Peasley
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
01-May to 19-Jun
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Room 08 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Discuss a wide range of news in a friendly, meaningful and thoughtful environment. Topics include politics, environment, energy, economy, health, science, technology, art, education and important regional news.
Scrabble at Port Tutor: Celia Eastman
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
01-May to 19-Jun
Time:
09:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 05 Places: 17 max (17 vacant) Fee: $20.00
For those interested in playing or learning to play Scrabble in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere. All levels welcome. Please bring your own boards.
Understanding Our Mobile Devices Tutor: John Peasley & David Hogan
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
01-May to 20-Jun
Time:
01:30 PM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Room 04 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $20.00
This interesting course will help us to learn what we need to know about our mobile devices. We will cover topics such as Device capabilities, Desktop screen, Settings, Apps, Google, Email, etc. All you could ever need to know in the hands of the IT experts John and David!
Understanding The Brain Tutor: Carol Baker
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
01-May to 19-Jun
Time:
11:30 AM to 01:15 PM
Location: U3A Room 09 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
A Great Courses video course. Term 2 of this wonderful course by Professor Jeanette Norden. A wonderful lecturer and a fascinating subject.
Art, Design and Culture Tutor: Michael Rogers
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
02-May to 20-Jun
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Room 09 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Engage with Australian and international cultures through painting, photography, sculpture and architecture - the beautiful, ugly, provocative and thoughtful. Presentations by a range of speakers.
Chair Yoga Plus Tutor: Karen Roberts
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
02-May to 20-Jun
Time:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Part of the class will be modified yoga, sitting on chairs or standing with chairs for support. After that we will do other movement practices. The class is suitable for those with physical limitations wishing to improve strength, flexibility, mobility.
Exercise at the Beach - Friday Tutor: Rob McCluskey
For12 weeks
OnFriday
From:
02-May to 18-Jul
Time:
07:45 AM to 08:30 AM
Location: Town Beach Places: 25 max (25 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Advanced exercise for seniors. Yoga mat or towel, exercise band and light hand weights required. Plenty of social interaction and banter enjoyed by all. We are based at a picnic shelter just behind the sand at Town Beach. Course continues in the holidays.
Magic of Movies Tutor: Florence Gibbins
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
02-May to 20-Jun
Time:
09:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 05 Places: 16 max (16 vacant) Fee: $20.00
For movie lovers and people who enjoy the wonders of film-making, the magic of cinematography, music, costumes and acting. Relax on Friday into the escapism and entertainment of a movie, then enjoy a group discussion.
Music - Classical Music Appreciation Tutor: Coralie Burling
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
02-May to 20-Jun
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Room 08 Places: 18 max (18 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Relax and enjoy music from the world's greatest composers with some magnificent ballet and opera highlights. You may even be surprised with music you haven't heard before.
Qigong for Health and Vitality Tutor: Karen Roberts
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
02-May to 20-Jun
Time:
09:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Qigong ('Cheegong') helps build our energy through slow, gentle movements, then we meditate, leaving us better able to cope in our daily lives.
Yogalates Tutor: Karen Roberts
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
02-May to 20-Jun
Time:
01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
A blending of Yoga + Pilates improving strength, flexibility, and general wellbeing. Includes breathing practices, meditation, relaxation. Bring mat/large towel, cushion and scarf/blanket for relaxation. Beginners welcome.
Podiatry presentation Tutor: Cameron Liles
For1 weeks
OnSaturday
From:
17-May to 17-May
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $0.00
This free talk by podiatrist Cameron Liles will cover the following topics, so important for our health: * Foot care: Tips and tricks to keep your feet healthy * Foot strengthening: Your feet are your foundations, make them strong! * Diabetes and how it can affect the feet. And what to do if you have diabetes * Plantar Fascitis: Facts, Myths, and the best fixes. Any enquiries please contact Sue Moll 0420 921 459
This is a new course.