ENROLMENTS:
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.
COURSES VENUE: PMHU3A Centre unless otherwise stated.
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Walking Soccer Sunday Tutor: Dene Slater
For8 weeks
OnSunday
From:
18-Oct to 06-Dec
Time:
08:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Rainbow Beach Sports Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $20.00
A small sided, walking version of the beautiful game of football/soccer. We play socially and competitively. RULES: no running, no tackling, no high balls. No experience necessary. Come and try, be part of a team, and get exercise. Turf shoes, runners, water, NO STUDS. See separate listings for Walking Soccer Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Australian History - Monday Tutor: Doug Emanuel
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
12-Oct to 30-Nov
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A 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 Monday Tutor: Vicki Barbour
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
12-Oct to 30-Nov
Time:
12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 21 max (21 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.
Crochet Tutor: Wendy Byron
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
12-Oct to 30-Nov
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 05 Places: 11 max (11 vacant) Fee: $20.00
This course is for members with a basic knowledge of crochet stitches and techniques. Members work on their own individual projects with assistance as required. New members are welcome. Please note: this course is not for beginners.
Dancing on Monday Tutor: Christine Battisson
For6 weeks
OnMonday
From:
12-Oct to 30-Nov
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 16 Kingfisher Rd Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Come and try Dances From Around The World!
Energy in Australia ... Our Future Tutor: Murray Champion
For6 weeks
OnMonday
From:
12-Oct to 16-Nov
Time:
01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
Location: U3A Room 08 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $15.00
A World Energy Council (Trilemma) review of Energy in Australia: Cost, Reliability and Environmental Impact. Also covers: Market, Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions and Greenhouse Gases.
This is a new course.
Nonviolent Communication Tutor: Carol Baker
For4 weeks
OnMonday
From:
26-Oct to 16-Nov
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: None Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $10.00
Nonviolent Communication shows us a way to resolve conflicts peacefully, express our feelings without blame or criticism, and deeply understand our needs and the needs of others. It empowers us to have more satisfying and fulfilling relationships. PLEASE NOTE this course runs for four weeks only, the dates being 26th Oct, 2nd Nov, 9th Nov and 16th Nov.
Textile and Fibre Art Tutor: Sue Martin
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
12-Oct to 30-Nov
Time:
09:30 AM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Room 06 Places: 11 max (11 vacant) Fee: $40.00
Textile Art is an advanced class with complex Textile Art techniques practised. To participate in this group you will need to provide your own equipment eg working sewing machine, soldering iron, gel-print plate etc. In addition to the course fee there is a fee of $20 to buy consumables for the term. Term 4 continues 'creating colours and patterns on fabric'. Call Sue Martin 0413 708 829 if wishing to join this group.
Ancient History Tutor: Marguerite Fisher
For6 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
13-Oct to 17-Nov
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 08 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $15.00
The course will cover everyday life of cities, people of influence and lasting impacts. Interesting issues such as Petra’s water in the desert, Vesuvius and Herculaneum, Armageddon, Masada and Myth and Alexander the Great’s empire might be of interest. There will be some input from lectures in the Great Courses collection.
Chess Tutor: Michael Powazuk
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
13-Oct to 01-Dec
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 05 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Some experience necessary. A good opportunity to improve your chess playing skills. Game sets provided. Perhaps this is the term for you to reignite your passion for Chess.
Drama Games Tutor: Brenda Davies
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
13-Oct to 01-Dec
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 09 Places: 12 max (12 vacant) Fee: $20.00
We will engage in a series of Drama games and short play readings. No experience necessary. Be prepared for lots of fun!
This is a new course.
Exercise at the Beach - Tuesday Tutor: Rob McCluskey
For16 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
13-Oct to 02-Feb
Time:
07:45 AM to 08:30 AM
Location: Town Beach Places: 21 max (21 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
For7 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
13-Oct to 24-Nov
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 09 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $17.50
Great philosophic ideas stimulate societies and leaders. This interactive course examines 16 ideas and the debates that they spawn.
Mahjong in the Afternoon Tutor: Giselle Brame
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
13-Oct to 01-Dec
Time:
12:30 PM to 03:30 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 32 max (32 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Western style Mahjong suitable only for those people who have already played Mahjong. Playing notes and list of hands played by this group may be bought from the U3A office. Please contact tutor Giselle Brame on 0466 246 083 for more information.
Mahjong in the Morning Tutor: Bridget Earle
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
13-Oct to 01-Dec
Time:
09:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 28 max (28 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Western style Mahjong suitable only for those people who have already played Mahjong. Playing notes and list of hands played by this group may be bought from the U3A office. Please contact tutor Bridget Earle on 0412 923 232 for more information.
Petanque Tutor: Dianne Drake & Ruth Goldie
For15 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
13-Oct to 02-Feb
Time:
09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Woods St Piste Places: 29 max (29 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Pétanque (or Boules) is French bowls. Less formal than bowls, more stylish than bocce, just a great game. 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. Continues through the break.
Photography 4 Beginners and Enthusiasts Tutor: Garry Brettell & Graham Rochester
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
13-Oct to 01-Dec
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 05 Places: 18 max (18 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.
Rummikub Tutor: Helen Horwood & Amanda Carr
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
13-Oct to 01-Dec
Time:
01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
Location: U3A Room 08 Places: 8 max (8 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Rummikub is a fun game for all ages, similar strategy to rummy cards, great exercise for our brains and along the way you meet some lovely people too!
Walking Soccer Tuesday Tutor: Dene Slater
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
13-Oct to 01-Dec
Time:
05:00 PM to 06:30 PM
Location: Stuart Park Woods S Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $20.00
A small sided, walking version of the beautiful game of football/soccer. We play socially and competitively. RULES: no running, no tackling, no high balls. No experience necessary. Come and try, be part of a team, and get exercise. Turf shoes, runners, water, NO STUDS. See separate listings for Walking Soccer Wednesday & Sunday.
500 Cards on WEDNESDAY Tutor: Peter Murphy & Gail Poulton
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
14-Oct to 02-Dec
Time:
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
500 is a popular card game involving trumps and the taking of tricks. 500 Cards is now available on Wednesday AND Thursday. Please see the separate listing for 500 Cards on THURSDAY.
Acrylic Art for Beginners Tutor: Adele Lingard
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
14-Oct to 02-Dec
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 06 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Please bring 1x canvas 50x50, apron, paints cad yellow, U'marine blue, white. Jesso, paper towels, plate for paints, brushes (avail from tutor $10), notebook, pen, pencil, eraser. Enquiries to tutor Adele 0418 733 946.
Alice's Cardmaking Tutor: Alice Totonjian
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
14-Oct to 02-Dec
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 1/185 Lake Rd Places: 12 max (12 vacant) Fee: $20.00
A fun cardmaking class where students can produce up to three cards each week while learning various techniques. $9 per week to cover materials and equipment used.
Australian History - Wednesday Tutor: Tony Dawson
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
14-Oct to 02-Dec
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 & Marguerite Fisher
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
14-Oct to 02-Dec
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.
Judaism Part 2: Sexual ethics, marriage Tutor: Gordon West
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
14-Oct to 02-Dec
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 08 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Judaism PART 2: Sexual ethics, marriage and Feminism. This course is based on content from the NSW Studies of Religion HSC course. We will cover Jewish sexual ethics issues, marriage ceremony as a significant practice as well as contemporary Jewish Feminism issues. It would be best to have completed Introduction to Judaism before or in conjunction with this course. See separate listing for Introduction to Judaism.
Photography - U3A Photography Group Tutor: Julie Millar
For5 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
21-Oct to 13-Jan
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Various Places: 12 max (12 vacant) Fee: $12.50
Meeting fortnightly, we photograph interesting places in Port Macquarie and Greater Port Macquarie. Beginners with SLR, Compact cameras and phone users welcome. We communicate by e-mail and Facebook.
The Art Class Tutor: Lorraine Watson
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
14-Oct to 02-Dec
Time:
12:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 06 Places: 12 max (12 vacant) Fee: $20.00
The Art Class is for people who love to paint, enjoy good company while producing their masterpiece, if this sounds like you why not join us for a lovely afternoon. Please note there is no tutor for this course.
Walking Soccer Wednesday Tutor: Dene Slater
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
14-Oct to 02-Dec
Time:
05:00 PM to 06:30 PM
Location: Goodwin Tennis Court Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $20.00
A small sided, walking version of the beautiful game of football/soccer. We play socially and competitively. RULES: no running, no tackling, no high balls. No experience necessary. Come and try, be part of a team, and get exercise. Turf shoes, runners, water, NO STUDS. See separate listings for Walking Soccer Tuesday & Sunday.
500 Cards on THURSDAY Tutor: Ross Brindley & John McIntyre
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
15-Oct to 03-Dec
Time:
01:30 PM to 04:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 26 max (26 vacant) Fee: $20.00
500 continues to be a popular card game at U3A. NUMBERS ARE LIMITED SO BE SURE TO ENROL EARLY! 500 Cards is now available on Wednesday AND Thursday. Please see the separate listing for 500 Cards on WEDNESDAY.
Dancing - Thursday for Performance Tutor: Christine Battisson
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
15-Oct to 03-Dec
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.
Economics and Politics Tutor: David Smith
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
15-Oct to 03-Dec
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 08 Places: 25 max (25 vacant) Fee: $20.00
This is the second of two terms. This term we will be looking at the ideologies and events over the last 100 years that have led to the economic and political systems we have today. These systems dictate how we live and the type of society we live in.
Introduction to Judaism Tutor: Gordon West
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
15-Oct to 03-Dec
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 09 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
This course is based on content from the NSW Studies of Religion HSC Preliminary course. We will cover origins, principal beliefs, sacred writings, core ethical teachings, and observances. Presentation will also be flexible to meet the interest of the group. While focus is on Judaism in Australia, it will also cover the international climate of Judaism.
This is a new course.
Meditation for Greater Wellbeing Tutor: Carol Baker
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
15-Oct to 03-Dec
Time:
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Meditation can help us cope better with stress, and live healthier, happier, more meaningful lives. Each week we will meditate and also explore wisdom teachings from around the world in order to cultivate greater wellbeing for ourselves and those around us.
Newswatch - News Behind the News Tutor: John Peasley
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
15-Oct to 03-Dec
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Room 08 Places: 25 max (25 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:
15-Oct to 03-Dec
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 Scrabble board if you have one.
Understanding Mobile Phones IPHONES ONLY Tutor: John Peasley & David Hogan
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
15-Oct to 03-Dec
Time:
01:30 PM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Room 05 Places: 8 max (8 vacant) Fee: $20.00
IPHONES ONLY in TERM 4. This interesting course will help us to learn what we need to know about our mobile phones. We will cover topics such as phone capabilities, Desktop screen, Settings, Apps, Google, Email, etc. All you could ever need to know in the hands of John and David!
Art, Design and Culture Tutor: Peter Buckley & Jacqui Krawitz
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
16-Oct to 04-Dec
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.
Exercise at the Beach - Friday Tutor: Rob McCluskey
For15 weeks
OnFriday
From:
16-Oct to 05-Feb
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.
Let's Move Tutor: Karen Roberts
For7 weeks
OnFriday
From:
16-Oct to 27-Nov
Time:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $17.50
Classes will cover a variety of low-impact forms of exercise that improve strength, mobility, balance, and flexibility ... all while having fun! Classes can include chair yoga, hand weights, resistance bands, qigong, movement to music. Class is done sitting and standing with a chair for support.
Magic of Movies Tutor: Florence Gibbons
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
16-Oct to 04-Dec
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:
16-Oct to 04-Dec
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Room 08 Places: 18 max (18 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Enjoy listening and watching Classical Music on the big screen and discover more about the composers and performers.
Qigong for Health and Vitality Tutor: Karen Roberts
For7 weeks
OnFriday
From:
16-Oct to 27-Nov
Time:
09:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: U3A 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.
Yoga Tutor: Karen Roberts
For7 weeks
OnFriday
From:
16-Oct to 27-Nov
Time:
01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $17.50
Traditional Hatha Yoga for improving strength, flexibility, and general wellbeing. Includes breathing practices, meditation, relaxation. Bring mat/large towel, cushion and scarf/blanket for relaxation. Beginners welcome.