25 Jul to 16 Sep
17 Oct to 9 Dec
COURSES VENUE: PMHU3A Centre unless otherwise stated.
Please consider others and make sure that you comply with our rules in order to continue to try to keep everyone safe.
PAYMENT METHODS:
Dancing - Monday Tutor: Christine Battisson
For8 weeks . OnMonday From: 17-Oct to 05-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: 17-Oct to 05-Dec Time: 09:30 AM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 06 Places: 12 max (12 vacant) Fee: $40.00
No new enrolments, as group is preparing for an exhibition in early 2023.
This course has been cancelled.
Playwriting-Scriptwriting Workshop Tutor: Brenda Davies
For6 weeks . OnMonday From: 17-Oct to 05-Dec Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $12.00
Learn to craft your own short play in a fun and supportive environment. Tutor has Master's degree in scriptwriting and heaps of practical theatre experience.
Dramatic Fun Tutor: Julie Millar
For4 weeks . OnTuesday From: 18-Oct to 15-Nov Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 12 max (12 vacant) Fee: $12.50
Drama! Drama! Drama! Agatha Christies "MOUSETRAP" is coming to Dramatic Fun. Enjoy some fun with this play and other skit readings in a happy and friendly environment. No experience necessary. No learning of lines. We emphasise fun! $5 for terms photocopying.
Acrylic Painting - Advanced Tutor: Adele Lingard
For8 weeks . OnWednesday From: 19-Oct to 07-Dec Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 06 Places: 16 max (16 vacant) Fee: $20.00
No beginners. Students who have completed beginners' course qualify for advanced class.
Card Making Techniques Tutor: Alice Totonjian
For8 weeks . OnWednesday From: 19-Oct to 07-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.
This course has been cancelled.
Creative Writing Tutor: Melanie Wass & Rob Smith
For8 weeks . OnThursday From: 20-Oct to 08-Dec Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 8 max (8 vacant) Fee: $20.00
NB This is a self-managing group, with Rob Smith doing the admin in Melanie's absence. Get serious and produce a short story series, novel or memoir. Write 1000+ words each week resulting in a rough first draft. Group feedback and support.
Music - Classical Music Appreciation Tutor: David Friederich
For8 weeks . OnFriday From: 21-Oct to 09-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 plus some magnificent ballet and opera highlights.
Magic of Movies Tutor: Florence Gibbons
For8 weeks . OnFriday From: 21-Oct to 09-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 adventures and the wonders of film making or for someone who just wants to escape.
Cryptic Crosswords via ZOOM Tutor: Jim Sims
For8 weeks . OnMonday From: 17-Oct to 12-Dec Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom Places: 8 max (8 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Solve moderately difficult cryptics with a friendly group of people via Zoom hook-up. Convener will send Zoom link to enrolled members.
Chess on Tuesdays Tutor: Michael Powazuk
For8 weeks . OnTuesday From: 18-Oct to 06-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.
Chess - Advanced and New Players Tutor: Bruce See
For8 weeks . OnWednesday From: 19-Oct to 07-Dec Time: 09:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 18 max (18 vacant) Fee: $20.00
This course is designed for people who have done the basic course but would like to go over it again. This will consolidate what you know and will concentrate on the most difficult areas of bidding and play.
500 Card Game Tutor: Jane Stevenson
For8 weeks . OnThursday From: 20-Oct to 08-Dec Time: 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 24 max (24 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.
Scrabble at Port Tutor: Celia Eastman
For8 weeks . OnThursday From: 20-Oct to 08-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.
Canasta Tutor: Hanna Filan
For8 weeks . OnFriday From: 21-Oct to 09-Dec Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 12 max (12 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Continuation of the canasta course, learning and playing this fun and relaxing game together.
Exercise at the Beach - Tuesday Tutor: Rob McCluskey
For15 weeks . OnTuesday From: 18-Oct to 31-Jan 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.
Meditation/Relaxation Tutor: Pam Sainsbury
For7 weeks . OnTuesday From: 18-Oct to 06-Dec Time: 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $17.50
Meditation with visualisations. Please bring pillow, mat or rug if you want to lie on the floor. You can sit in a chair as well.
Balance n Bones Tutor: Yvonne Carrick-Allan
For8 weeks . OnWednesday From: 19-Oct to 07-Dec 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.
Fitness Fun! Tutor: Brenda Davies
For8 weeks . OnWednesday From: 19-Oct to 07-Dec Time: 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 16 max (16 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Exercises and activities to work cardio, strength, balance and flexibility. Will include some fun and games. A workout for the body and the soul! Wear comfy clothes and bring a towel, stretch band and hand weights.
Cultivate Wellbeing through Mindfulness Tutor: Carol Baker
For4 weeks . OnWednesday From: 16-Nov to 07-Dec Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $10.00
Mindfulness is about living with awareness in the present moment (which is the only moment we ever really have). We will practise using the breath to anchor our awareness, and also do guided meditations on positive emotions such as gratitude, compassion, loving-kindness and generosity.
Chair Yoga Plus Tutor: Karen Roberts
For7 weeks . OnFriday From: 21-Oct to 09-Dec Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $17.50
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
For15 weeks . OnFriday From: 21-Oct to 27-Jan 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. Course continues in holiday break.
Yogalates Tutor: Karen Roberts
For7 weeks . OnFriday From: 21-Oct to 09-Dec Time: 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 20 max (20 vacant) Fee: $17.50
Yoga + Pilates for strength, flexibility, general wellbeing. Includes breathing practices, meditation, relaxation. Bring mat/towel, cushion and scarf/blanket for relaxation. Beginners welcome. Some classes use videos.
Ageing - Challenges and Opportunities Tutor: Karen Roberts
For7 weeks . OnFriday From: 21-Oct to 09-Dec Time: 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 30 max (30 vacant) Fee: $17.50
Examines various aspects of how we change as we age. Considers the ones we are stuck with, and those we can modify. Uses videos, guest speakers and some practical activities.
Healing Touch Tutor: Pam Sainsbury
For1 weeks . OnSaturday From: 22-Oct to 22-Oct Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $2.50
Healing Touch encourages people to explore energy healing to enhance their own and others wellness. The goal is to establish harmony and balance within the energy system allowing self-healing to occur. Pam has extensive experience in this modality. She will demonstrate how Healing Touch is done. Attendees will have an opportunity to work on their own healing.
U3A End of Year Concert 2022 Tutor: Christine Battisson
For1 weeks . OnFriday From: 18-Nov to 18-Nov Time: 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Location: Tenison Woods Centre Places: 60 max (60 vacant) Fee: $5.00
Australian History - Monday Tutor: Doug Emanuel
For8 weeks . OnMonday From: 17-Oct to 05-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.
The Crusades Tutor: Virginia Oakley & Mike Oakley
For7 weeks . OnTuesday From: 18-Oct to 06-Dec Time: 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 35 max (35 vacant) Fee: $20.00
’The Crusades are a tale of truth and folly, courage and greed, hope and disillusion’. This course will attempt to understand the scope and lasting effects of the Crusades.
Australian History - Wednesday Tutor: Tony Dawson
For8 weeks . OnWednesday From: 19-Oct to 07-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.
French for Travellers Tutor: Glenn Broomham
For8 weeks . OnWednesday From: 19-Oct to 07-Dec Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 10 max (10 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Did you study French in High School? If so this class is for you to build on what you learned all those years ago and learn how to make yourself understood (and understand the replies) in any French speaking country. A friendly class with lots of opportunity to participate.
Sociology, An Introduction Tutor: Catherine Settle
For8 weeks . OnMonday From: 17-Oct to 05-Dec Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 18 max (18 vacant) Fee: $20.00
This course introduces you to the social science of sociology. Firstly, we explore foundational theories and concepts. Then, we apply these insights to various topics, including: the process of socialisation, families, relationships, and intimacy; sex and gender; social class and inequality; education; race and ethnicity; and the body, disability, health, and illness.
Philosophy As a Guide to Living Tutor: Carol Baker
For8 weeks . OnTuesday From: 18-Oct to 06-Dec Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 25 max (25 vacant) Fee: $20.00
In this Great Course, Professor Stephen Erickson presents a thoughtful, stimulating and accessible discussion of how some of the greatest minds of the past three centuries have pondered why we are here and what journey we might be on. This course continues from term 3 but new members are welcome.
Great Ideas in Western Philosophy Tutor: Reg Millar & Brian Tolagson
For8 weeks . OnTuesday From: 18-Oct to 06-Dec Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 16 max (16 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Economics as we know it evolved with the development of capitalism theory as a philosophical concept. This discussion course traces not only the history of its development but also subsequent matters like welfare, international economics and globalisation.
Petanque Tutor: Bruce Wyatt & Celeste Rowlands
For15 weeks . OnTuesday From: 18-Oct to 30-Jan 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: 18-Oct to 06-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.
Photography - U3A Photography Group Tutor: Brian Tolagson
For6 weeks . OnWednesday From: 26-Oct to 01-Feb 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. Beginners with SLR, point-and-shoot or phones welcome. We communicate by e-mail.
Planet Earth Tutor: Jim Meldrum
For8 weeks . OnTuesday From: 18-Oct to 06-Dec Time: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 15 max (15 vacant) Fee: $20.00
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.
Understanding the Cosmos through Hubble Tutor: David Smith & Carol Baker
For8 weeks . OnThursday From: 20-Oct to 08-Dec Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 25 max (25 vacant) Fee: $20.00
This is a video course from the Great Courses, supplemented with lectures by Dave and Carol.