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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
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
03-Feb to 24-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 50 max (50 vacant) Fee: $20.00
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.
Balance n Bones Mondays Tutor: Jane Raine & Vicki Barbour
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
03-Feb to 24-Mar
Time:
12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 15 max (15 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 Tutor: Dianne Drake & Giselle Brame
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
03-Feb to 24-Mar
Time:
01:30 PM to 04:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 16 max (16 vacant) Fee: $20.00
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.
Crochet on Monday Tutor: Wendy Byron
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
03-Feb to 28-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 12 max (12 vacant) Fee: $20.00
The crochet class is always popular, the company is fun and the items we create are really special! Come join us and learn the delightful craft of crochet!
Dancing on Monday Tutor: Christine Battisson
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
03-Feb to 24-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Come and try Dances From Around The World!
This is a new course.
Shakespeare on Screen Tutor: Pauline Cain
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
03-Feb to 24-Mar
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
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 is encouraged. Come and enjoy the bard with us !
This is a new course.
Textile and Fibre Art Tutor: Sue Martin
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
03-Feb to 24-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 06 Places: 12 max (12 vacant) Fee: $40.00
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: Sue is also introducing a short 4-week course during term 1 entitled 'Slow Sewing' (I LIKE IT! Ed.) Please see the separate course entry 251ART20 Slow Sewing.
Calligraphy 1: Chancery Cursive Italic Tutor: Christine Tapsell
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
04-Feb to 25-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 06 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $20.00
"Calligraphy" is from 2 Greek words meaning "beautiful writing". We start with the Italic style with the possibility of moving to other styles, eg Foundational, Copperplate, Uncial, etc, using a special nib. 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
Chemistry Tutor: David Smith
For6 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
04-Feb to 12-Mar
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $15.00
This is a Great Courses video presentation titled 'The Nature of Matter (Understanding the Physical World)'. The presenter is Professor David W. Ball of Cleveland State University. We will watch two lectures per week and allow 20 minutes for discussion per lecture. This is a continuation of last term where we watched lectures 1 - 12. In this term we will be watching lectures 13 - 24.
Exercise at the Beach - Tuesday Tutor: Rob McCluskey
For12 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
04-Feb to 22-Apr
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:
04-Feb to 25-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - 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 spawned.
Just For Fun Play Reading Tutor: Julie Millar
For6 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
04-Feb to 25-Mar
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $15.00
Enjoy some fun play reading with different comedy plays and skits in a happy and friendly environment. We will also have fun with a short murder mystery "They Call It Murder". No experience necessary, no learning of lines. We emphasize fun! $5 for term's photocopying. PLEASE NOTE THE DATES FOR THIS COURSE, TERM 1, 2025: 4th, 11th and 18th February 4th, 18th and 25th March.
Mahjong Tutor: Giselle Brame
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
04-Feb to 25-Mar
Time:
12:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 36 max (36 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Western style Mahjong, not only for those who have played Mahjong before but also for beginners who are very welcome to learn the interesting game of Mahjong. There will be a booklet available for all new beginners which will cover the Port Macquarie U3A Rules of Mahjong, and how to play the game with lots of examples. The booklet costs $6, payable to the tutor.
Nuclear v Coal (+/- Renewables) Tutor: Dick Ineson
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
04-Feb to 25-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Nuclear - Coal- friend or foe? Australia extracts/produces 10% of the world's total Uranium ore. Coal - we lead the world in exporting "Black Gold".
This is a new course.
Petanque Tuesday Tutor: Bruce Wyatt & Lynne Arjava
For12 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
04-Feb to 22-Apr
Time:
08:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Woods St Petanque Pi 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 Tutor: Garry Brettell & Graham Rochester
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
04-Feb to 25-Mar
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - 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.
The Guide to Essential Italy Tutor: Sue Moll
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
04-Feb to 25-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $20.00
This fascinating Great Course is presented by Kenneth Bartlett, Ph.D. University of Toronto. It is your very own Grand Tour of Italy .. its history, its people, its cities and monuments, its art and culture. The course extends over 12 weeks and so the last four weeks will be in term 2. This course is a tour of three of the most important engaging and romantic cities in Italy: Rome, Florence and Venice but we will also be taking side trips to Pompeii, Arezzo, Perugia Assisi, Sienna and San Gimignano.
This is a new course.
Acrylic Art for Beginners Tutor: Adele Lingard
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
05-Feb to 26-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 06 Places: 8 max (8 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:
05-Feb to 26-Mar
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Aspects of Egypt, Greece and Rome, focusing on Personalities, Sites and Social Realities.
This is a new course.
Australian History - Wednesday Tutor: Tony Dawson
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
05-Feb to 26-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - 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:
05-Feb to 26-Mar
Time:
12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 15 max (15 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:
05-Feb to 26-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 1/185 Lake Road 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.
Cryptic Crosswords Tutor: Jane Stevenson
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
05-Feb to 26-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $20.00
The trouble with cryptic crosswords is that the clues don't make any sense! Come to our cryptic crossword course and we will solve the mystery together!
This is a new course.
Photography - U3A Photography Group Tutor: Brian Tolagson
For6 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
12-Feb to 23-Apr
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. Note the first outing is 12th February.
The Art Class Tutor: Lorraine Watson
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
05-Feb to 28-Mar
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - 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:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - 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!
Blokes Notes acapella Male Choir Intro Tutor: Tom Meakin
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Location: Mac Adam Music Centr Places: 5 max (5 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Blokes Notes: Music Director Leanne Johnson. Blokes Notes is a non-auditioned community male acapella choir that has been raising eyebrows since 2009. Inclusive and energetic, the Blokes entertain with their voices, astound with their facial hair, and have been known to dance at times. This course is an introductory offer. Normal membership involves a $40 joining fee and $60 for each ten week term. Max enrolment: 5 persons, please note that if you miss out you may like to consider becoming a full member. Contact Grant 0421 747 919 for further details. Bring water, folder for music, $10 p'copying & copyright.
This is a new course.
Dancing - Thursday for Performance Tutor: Christine Battisson
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
12:30 PM to 02:30 PM
Location: 16 Kingfisher Road Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Practise non-partner dances for performance.
Introduction to Croquet Tutor: Bridget Earle
For4 weeks
OnThursday
From:
13-Feb to 06-Mar
Time:
04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Location: Croquet Club Places: 8 max (8 vacant) Fee: $10.00
Learn Croquet at the Croquet Club, 15 Buller St, Port Macquarie. Learn the basic skills of croquet and use these to play golf croquet. Brief introduction to ricochet and association croquet. Equipment will be supplied by the Club. $10 for U3A course fee. $10 green fee per session, paid to the Croquet Club. $5 for information folder (program and course notes) paid to the Croquet Club. For further information please contact: Bridget Earle email bridget@earles-paradise.com
This is a new course.
Meditation for peace and harmony. Tutor: Carol Baker
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: U3A Centre - 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, such as benevolence, compassion, gratitude, generosity, loving-kindness and contentment. This is not a video course.
This is a new course.
Newswatch - News Behind the News Tutor: Bob Pearson & John Peasley
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - 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:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - 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.
Slow Sewing Tutor: Sue Martin
For4 weeks
OnThursday
From:
20-Feb to 13-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 06 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $10.00
Slow Sewing: a taster to textile art! Slow sewing is a thoughtful way of using vintage textiles, it does not have the precision of embroidery. You make the design by using simple stitches, eg books, scrolls or patches. Equipment needed: pins, needles, variety of embroidery threads and a piece of vintage embroidery that will be cut up in the design. We will have guest artists, talking about their practice and giving ideas on how to use slow embroidery.
This is a new course.
Understanding Our Mobile Devices Tutor: John Peasley & David Hogan
For6 weeks
OnThursday
From:
06-Feb to 13-Mar
Time:
01:30 PM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 04 Places: 8 max (8 vacant) Fee: $15.00
This course will run for 6 weeks, starting 6th February. 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!
This is a new course.
Understanding The Brain Tutor: Carol Baker
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
11:30 AM to 01:15 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
A Great Courses video course. We will be watching and discussing a series of lectures given by Professor Jeanette Norden. She's a superb lecturer and it's a fascinating subject. No prior knowledge necessary. This course goes over two terms.
This is a new course.
Art, Design and Culture Tutor: Michael Rogers & Peter Buckley
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
07-Feb to 28-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - 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.
Beginners Bridge Tutor: Tom Meakin
For6 weeks
OnFriday
From:
07-Mar to 11-Apr
Time:
09:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Hamilton Green Hast Places: 12 max (12 vacant) Fee: $15.00
This course is a basic introduction to Bridge, one of the most popular card games in the world. It is held at the Port Macquarie Bridge Club, Hamilton Green, Hastings River Drive. After term 1, players can join the club as a student and will need to pay $5 per weekly lesson. Students will need to buy the latest edition of the book, Paul Marsden's 'Introduction to Bridge' from the club for $16. Bidding boxes will be on loan for lessons and can be purchased later. Lessons include an instruction period followed by practice. Once you are hooked you will keep going! PLEASE NOTE the start date is 7th MARCH. Any queries please contact Carolyn Hughes 0404 989 895 or Tom Meakin 0439 198 751
This is a new course.
Chair Yoga Plus Tutor: Karen Roberts
For7 weeks
OnFriday
From:
07-Feb to 21-Mar
Time:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $17.50
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
For10 weeks
OnFriday
From:
07-Feb to 11-Apr
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:
07-Feb to 28-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - 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: David Friederich & Coralie Burling
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
07-Feb to 28-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - 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
For7 weeks
OnFriday
From:
07-Feb to 21-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $17.50
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
For7 weeks
OnFriday
From:
07-Feb to 21-Mar
Time:
01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $17.50
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.