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.
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Australian History - Monday Tutor: Doug Emanuel
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
16-Oct to 04-Dec
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: Yvonne Carrick-Allan
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
16-Oct to 04-Dec
Time:
12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 16 max (16 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:
16-Oct to 04-Dec
Time:
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $20.00
This is an 8 week course that teaches someone how to crochet. No prior knowledge of crochet is required. Please bring a 4mm crochet hook to the first lesson - yarn will be supplied. Further materials needed will be discussed at the first lesson.
This is a new course.
Cryptic Crosswords Tutor: Jane Stevenson
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
16-Oct to 04-Dec
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Ever wondered how to solve a cryptic crossword? Join me in Cryptic Corner and together we will figure them out! This course is not really for those who already do cryptic crosswords, it is for those who would like to do them but don't know where to start!
Dancing - Monday Tutor: Christine Battisson
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
16-Oct to 04-Dec
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: 16 Kingfisher Road Places: 30 max (30 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Non-partner dances from around the world. Wear jazz or ballet shoes without black soles (to prevent scuffing).
Textile and Fibre Art Tutor: Sue Martin
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
16-Oct to 08-Dec
Time:
09:30 AM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 06 Places: 11 max (11 vacant) Fee: $40.00
Advanced course requiring wide knowledge of techniques used, such as free motion/thread painting. Please note: This course is only suitable for experienced textile artists.
The Bronte Sisters Tutor: Karen Roberts
For7 weeks
OnMonday
From:
16-Oct to 27-Nov
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $17.50
Explore the lives and writings of the three Bronte sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne, as well as the times in which they wrote This term we will first focus on their poetry. Then we will consider Emily's novel, "Wuthering Heights" followed by Anne's "Agnes Grey" and "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall". New class members are welcome.
Chess on Tuesdays Tutor: Michael Powazuk
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
17-Oct to 05-Dec
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - 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!
Effective Public Speaking Tutor: Terry Timbs
For1 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
24-Oct to 24-Oct
Time:
09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 0 max (0 vacant) Fee: $2.50
This is the second part of a course from last term. Only the 4 members who enrolled in term 3 can enrol in Term 4.
This course is closed.
Exercise at the Beach - Tuesday Tutor: Rob McCluskey
For14 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
17-Oct to 01-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 term break.
Experincing Medieval Europe Tutor: Sue Moll
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
17-Oct to 05-Dec
Time:
01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 04 Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $20.00
This course is a journey through the cities of Europe in the Middle Ages to visit 12 of the most diverse and interesting survivals from that long ago time. It is a Great Course with lecturer Professor Kenneth R. Bartlett from the University of Toronto.
This is a new course.
German Conversation Tutor: Hanna Filan
For7 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
17-Oct to 05-Dec
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 04 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $17.50
This course is for people who would like to reawaken their rusty knowledge of German by talking with class members about everyday subjects under the guidance of the tutor. PLEASE NOTE there will be no class on 14th November.
Great Ideas in Western Philosophy Tutor: Reg Millar & Brian Tolagson
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
17-Oct to 05-Dec
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 of these and the debates that they spawned.
How the Internet Works Tutor: Kerry Hinton
For7 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
17-Oct to 05-Dec
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: Laurieton Public Lib Places: 12 max (12 vacant) Fee: $17.50
This course provides a gentle introduction to how the Internet provides the many services we use daily. Previous knowledge of the Internet is not required. PLEASE NOTE this class is held at the Laurieton Library, 9 Laurie St, Laurieton Please note also that there will be no class on Tuesday 14th November.
This is a new course.
Mahjong Tutor: Giselle Brame
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
17-Oct to 05-Dec
Time:
12:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 36 max (36 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Western style play. Beginners very welcome.
Petanque Tuesday Tutor: Bruce Wyatt & Celeste Rowlands
For14 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
17-Oct to 02-Feb
Time:
09:00 AM to 11:00 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. Course continues during holiday break.
Photography for Beginners Tutor: Garry Brettell
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
17-Oct to 05-Dec
Time:
01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 15 max (15 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 Power of Mind over Body Tutor: Carol Baker
For6 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
17-Oct to 28-Nov
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $15.00
This Great Course by Jo Marchant PhD unpacks the latest science behind the brain-body connection and explores the cutting-edge therapies that claim to reduce pain, slow disease, and eliminate fatigue, not via pharmaceutical or surgical intervention but simply by targeting how a person thinks and feels. Please note this is a 6 week-only course, there are no sessions on 24th October and 5th December.
This is a new course.
Advanced Art (No Tutoring) Tutor: Lorraine Watson
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
18-Oct to 06-Dec
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 06 Places: 14 max (14 vacant) Fee: $20.00
For like-minded people who wish to paint or draw in a friendly and relaxed environment using any medium they prefer; the aim is to enjoy and have fun together. Lorraine is the contact person for this group. There is no tutoring provided.
Australian History - Wednesday Tutor: Tony Dawson
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
18-Oct to 06-Dec
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: Yvonne Carrick-Allan
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
18-Oct to 06-Dec
Time:
12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 16 max (16 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.
Bridge at U3A Tutor: Rowan Ferguson
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
18-Oct to 06-Dec
Time:
09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 14 max (14 vacant) Fee: $20.00
This BRIDGE COURSE is for people who have played bridge before but who want to improve their play of the hands. It will help you refine your bidding system to be more accurate in describing your hand to your partner. The first 4 weeks will give you 4 different conventions to explore and the last 4 weeks will introduce 2 over 1.
Card Making Techniques Tutor: Alice Totonjian
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
18-Oct to 06-Dec
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 $6 weekly for materials. A minimum of 5 enrolments is required for the course to proceed.
Living a Good Life - Ethics Tutor: Clyde Appleby
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
18-Oct to 06-Dec
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Living a Good Course - An Introduction to Normative Ethics; Drawing upon my Navy Chaplain experience and other resources, we will examine the foundations, concepts, theories, and applications that guide us in living a good ethical life. Various case studies and ethical dilemma scenarios will be considered through class discussion.
This is a new course.
Photography - U3A Photography Group Tutor: Brian Tolagson
For6 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
25-Oct to 31-Jan
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Various Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $15.00
Meeting fortnightly, we photograph interesting places in the Hastings area. The course continues through the term break. Beginners with SLR, point-and-shoot or phones welcome. We communicate by e-mail.
500 Card Game Tutor: Ross Brindley & John McIntyre
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
19-Oct to 07-Dec
Time:
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 26 max (26 vacant) Fee: $20.00
'500' is a popular card game played by four players. It involves trumps and the taking of tricks. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome.
Dancing - Thursday for Performance Tutor: Christine Battisson
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
19-Oct to 07-Dec
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.
Newswatch - News Behind the News Tutor: Bob Pearson
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
19-Oct to 07-Dec
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.
Our Changing World Tutor: David Smith
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
19-Oct to 07-Dec
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Humanity is facing many challenges. We will examine what these are and how they are being fixed. If implemented successfully we could end up with a much better world.
Petanque Thursday Tutor: Bruce Wyatt & Celeste Rowlands
For14 weeks
OnThursday
From:
19-Oct to 01-Feb
Time:
05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
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. Course continues during holiday break.
This is a new course.
Planet Earth Tutor: Jim Meldrum
For7 weeks
OnThursday
From:
19-Oct to 07-Dec
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $17.50
Let's take a look at our planet from its place in the cosmos to the everyday things we've done to make it a place of wonder. PLEASE NOTE there will be no class on Thursday 2nd of November
Scrabble at Port Tutor: Celia Eastman
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
19-Oct to 07-Dec
Time:
09:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 20 max (20 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.
Art, Design and Culture Tutor: Michael Rogers
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
20-Oct to 08-Dec
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 18 max (18 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
For4 weeks
OnFriday
From:
10-Nov to 01-Dec
Time:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $10.00
Modified yoga and other forms of movement done sitting on chairs or standing with chairs for support. For those with physical limitations or restricted mobility. Improve strength, flexibility, mobility.
Exercise at the Beach - Friday Tutor: Rob McCluskey
For13 weeks
OnFriday
From:
20-Oct to 02-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.
Magic of Movies Tutor: Florence Gibbons
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
20-Oct to 08-Dec
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
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
20-Oct to 08-Dec
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: Jaye Roberts
For6 weeks
OnFriday
From:
03-Nov to 08-Dec
Time:
09:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $15.00
Qigong ('Cheegong') helps build our energy through slow, gentle movements, then we meditate, leaving us better able to cope in our daily lives. Please note this course WILL START on 3rd November and finish on 8th December .
Yogalates Tutor: Karen Roberts
For4 weeks
OnFriday
From:
10-Nov to 01-Dec
Time:
01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $10.00
Yoga + Pilates for strength, flexibility, general wellbeing. Includes breathing practices, meditation, relaxation. Bring mat/towel, cushion and scarf/blanket for relaxation. Beginners welcome No class on Nov 3 due to AGM.