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Port Macquarie Hastings U3A Inc
2 Lochinvar Place
Port Macquarie
NSW 2444
phone:02 6584 4192
mail: office@pmhu3a.org.au
Web: pmhu3a.org.au or Courses

2023 Term 4

16-Oct-2023 to 08-Dec-2023


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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Arts, Crafts, Film, Music, Dance, Drama

Monday

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 (14 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 (0 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.

Waiting list!

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 (0 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.

Waiting list!

Wednesday

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 (3 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.

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 (2 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.

Thursday

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 (2 vacant)  Fee: $20.00

Practise non-partner dances for performance.

Art Practice Group Tutor: Melanie Wass

For8 weeks  OnThursday 
From:
19-Oct to 07-Dec  Time: 01:00 PM to 03:30 PM 

Location: U3A Centre - Room 06  Places: 10 max (10 vacant)  Fee: $20.00

I'm a beginner watercolourist looking to connect with others to get together and paint. The idea is to spend time in a creative and supported space to practice, share ideas, learn, socialise and work alongside other hobby artists. BYO materials (acrylics, pencils, pastels etc) and a plastic tablecloth. No tutoring provided. No oils, please, sometimes people can be sensitive to the fumes.

This is a new course.

This course is closed.

Friday

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 (3 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.

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 (12 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.

Magic of Movies Tutor: Florence Gibbins

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 (8 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.

Board Games, Trivia, Cards, Crosswords

Monday

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!

This course is closed.

Tuesday

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 (23 vacant)  Fee: $20.00

Western style play. Beginners very 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 (5 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!

Wednesday

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 (5 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.

Thursday

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 (9 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:
19-Oct to 07-Dec  Time: 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM 

Location: U3A Centre - Room 05  Places: 20 max (8 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.

Exercises, Yoga, Meditation, Qigong, Tai Chi

Monday

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 (5 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.

Tuesday

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 (16 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.

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 (2 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.

This course has finished.

Wednesday

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 (8 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.

Friday

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 (2 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 (9 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.

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: 23 max (0 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.

Waiting list!

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 (4 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 .

History, Geography, Culture, Travel, Sociology

Monday

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 (10 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.

Tuesday

Experiencing 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 08  Places: 15 max (5 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.

Wednesday

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 (16 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.

Philosophy, Religion, News

Monday

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 (8 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.

This course has finished.

Tuesday

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 (12 vacant)  Fee: $20.00

Great philosophic ideas stimulate societies and leaders. This interactive course examines 16 of these and the debates that they spawned.

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: 3 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.

Waiting list!

Wednesday

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 (12 vacant)  Fee: $20.00

Living a Good Life - 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.

This course is closed.

Writing Group Tutor: Melanie Wass

For8 weeks  OnWednesday 
From:
18-Oct to 06-Dec  Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM 

Location: U3A Centre - Room 09  Places: 10 max (6 vacant)  Fee: $20.00

Bring your writing for helpful feedback. Optional writing exercises to stretch your writing muscles. Memoir, fiction, poetry, short stories: we learn and discover together to improve our writing while having fun.

This is a new course.

Thursday

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 (10 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.

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 (6 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.

Languages

Tuesday

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 (9 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.

Food, Wine, Movies, Elder Law, Astrology, ...

Monday

Christmas Lunch Tutor: None

For0 weeks  OnMonday 
From:
11-Dec to 11-Dec  Time: 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM 

Location: None  Places: 50 max (32 vacant)  Fee: $25.00

This is a new course.

Friday

Concert at Tenison Woods Tutor: None

For0 weeks  OnFriday 
From:
17-Nov to 17-Nov  Time: 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM 

Location: Tenison Woods Centre  Places: 100 max (53 vacant)  Fee: $10.00

This is a new course.

This course has finished.

Sport, Games, Nature, Walking, Garden

Tuesday

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 (9 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 (0 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.

Waiting list!

Wednesday

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 (8 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.

Thursday

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 (29 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. Each class will start with a session on rules, tactics, or skills practice and then we will play two games.

This is a new course.

Technology, Science, Computing, Maths

Tuesday

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 (11 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.

This course is closed.

Thursday

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 (12 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