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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PAYMENT METHODS:
Dancing - Monday Tutor: Christine Battisson
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: 16 Kingfisher Road Places: 30 max (10 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:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 06 Places: 12 max (1 vacant) Fee: $40.00
Advanced course requiring wide knowledge of techniques used, such as free motion/thread painting. Experienced textile artists welcome. A group for anyone wanting to learn fundamentals considered if sufficient interest. Contact Sue if interested.
Dramatic Fun Tutor: Julie Millar
For6 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
07-Feb to 21-Mar
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 12 max (2 vacant) Fee: $15.00
Drama! Drama! Drama! Enjoy some fun play reading, with different plays and skits in a happy and friendly environment. No experience necessary. No learning of lines. We emphasise fun! $5 for photocopying.
Rhythm Moves to Music Tutor: Simone Livian
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
07-Feb to 28-Mar
Time:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 30 max (27 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Cheer Up! Have a laugh to music. Simple moves; follow the leader using props like beach ball, scarves. Stretchy comfortable clothes, stomach not too full, welcome to bring a friend. Guys and gals welcome. Contactless with distancing a priority.
This course is closed.
Poetry for Beginners Tutor: Melanie Wass
For4 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
07-Feb to 28-Feb
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 10 max (8 vacant) Fee: $10.00
Explore and play with poetry in a safe, uncomplicated space. If you’ve always wanted to have a go, we will learn together about the basics, poetic forms and how to write and read poems.
This is a new course.
This course is closed.
Advanced Art (No Tutoring) Tutor: Lorraine Watson
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
08-Feb to 29-Mar
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.
This is a new course.
Card Making Techniques Tutor: Alice Totonjian
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
08-Feb to 29-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 1/185 Lake Road Places: 12 max (4 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.
Dancing - Thursday for Performance Tutor: Christine Battisson
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
09-Feb to 30-Mar
Time:
12:30 PM to 02:30 PM
Location: 16 Kingfisher Road Places: 10 max (3 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Practise non-partner dances for performance.
Art, Design and Culture Tutor: Michael Rogers
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
10-Feb to 31-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 18 max (5 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:
10-Feb to 31-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 18 max (13 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 Gibbons
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
10-Feb to 31-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 16 max (6 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.
Art Gallery Tours Tutor: Adele Lingard
For1 weeks
OnFriday
From:
17-Mar to 17-Mar
Time:
02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 18 max (12 vacant) Fee: $2.50
Tour with AGNSW qualified guide Adele to Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre. Return via Grafton Gallery. This tour is on 30/31 March overnighting in Murwillumbah. Suggestions welcome. Private transport, car pooling option. Participants must attend meeting re final arrangements at U3A Friday 17 March 2pm or contact tour leader, Adele, or through the U3A office, 65844192.
This is a new course.
Chess on Tuesdays Tutor: Michael Powazuk
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
07-Feb to 28-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 06 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?
500 Card Game Tutor: Jane Stevenson
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
09-Feb to 30-Mar
Time:
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 24 max (4 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:
09-Feb to 30-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 20 max (7 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.
Cryptic Crosswords via Zoom Tutor: Jim Sims
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
10-Feb to 31-Mar
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.
Canasta Tutor: Hanna Filan
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
10-Feb to 31-Mar
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.
This course is closed.
Exercise at the Beach - Tuesday Tutor: Rob McCluskey
For12 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
07-Feb to 25-Apr
Time:
07:45 AM to 08:30 AM
Location: Town Beach Places: 25 max (14 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.
Balance n Bones Tutor: Yvonne Carrick-Allan
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
08-Feb to 29-Mar
Time:
12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 15 max (3 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.
Chair Yoga Plus Tutor: Karen Roberts
For6 weeks
OnFriday
From:
17-Feb to 31-Mar
Time:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 20 max (0 vacant) Fee: $15.00
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.
Waiting list!
Exercise at the Beach - Friday Tutor: Rob McCluskey
For12 weeks
OnFriday
From:
10-Feb to 28-Apr
Time:
07:45 AM to 08:30 AM
Location: Town Beach Places: 25 max (15 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
For6 weeks
OnFriday
From:
17-Feb to 31-Mar
Time:
01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 24 max (0 vacant) Fee: $15.00
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.
Waiting list!
Qigong for Health and Vitality Tutor: Jaye Roberts
For8 weeks
OnFriday
From:
10-Feb to 31-Mar
Time:
09:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 20 max (0 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Qigong ("Cheegong") helps build our energy through slow, gentle movements, then we meditate, leaving us better able to cope in our daily lives.
Waiting list!
Australian History - Monday Tutor: Doug Emanuel
For8 weeks
OnMonday
From:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 50 max (18 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.
Australian History - Wednesday Tutor: Tony Dawson
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
08-Feb to 29-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 50 max (11 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.
Thinking about Capitalism Tutor: David Smith
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
09-Feb to 30-Mar
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 20 max (10 vacant) Fee: $20.00
A series of 30 minute video lectures from the 'Great Courses' by a professor of history. Not only about economics, but also the moral, political and cultural effects of capitalism upon society at large over the last five centuries.
This is a new course.
Ancient Culture-Indigenous Australians Tutor: Ray Evans
For3 weeks
OnThursday
From:
02-Mar to 16-Mar
Time:
01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 25 max (0 vacant) Fee: $7.50
A research-based, non-political review of our Indigenous Australians before white colonisation. A look beyond the current commercial art and music of the oldest surviving culture on earth. Where did they come from? What were they like then? Why did they live as they did?
This is a new course.
Waiting list!
Jane Austen, Her Life and Writings Tutor: Karen Roberts
For7 weeks
OnMonday
From:
13-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 20 max (5 vacant) Fee: $17.50
Jane Austen’s novels were profoundly influenced by the times in which she wrote. Two centuries later they continue to resonate with readers. Using a variety of resources, this term we will consider Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice, Austen’s first two major novels.
This is a new course.
Great Ideas in Western Philosophy Tutor: Reg Millar & Brian Tolagson
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
07-Feb to 28-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 20 max (10 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Great philosophic ideas stimulate societies and leaders. This course examines 16 of these and the debates that they spawned.
Great Rivers of the World Tutor: Frank Urban
For5 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
07-Feb to 28-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 15 max (6 vacant) Fee: $12.50
This course will use power-point presentations to examine the history, location and importance of major rivers including the Nile, the tropical Amazon and Congo, the Zambesi, the Mississippi and Yangtzekiang.
This is a new course.
Newswatch - News Behind the News Tutor: Bob Pearson
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
09-Feb to 30-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 40 max (27 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.
French Tunes Appreciation Tutor: Simone Livian
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
07-Feb to 28-Mar
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 15 max (14 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Join us 2 hours in watching a variety of uplifting French YouTube hits on the big screen. We've lyrics at hand. Enjoy the culture of France through the decades. All language levels welcome, sing along optional, guys n gals. $1 each lyrics photocopies.
This is a new course.
This course is closed.
French for Travellers Tutor: Sue Moll
For8 weeks
OnWednesday
From:
08-Feb to 29-Mar
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 12 max (0 vacant) Fee: $20.00
The aim of the course is to learn to speak basic French in scenarios we may encounter whilst travelling. Participants should have some existing knowledge of the language. New members should contact the tutor prior to enrolling or call office 658444192.
Waiting list!
Petanque Tutor: Bruce Wyatt & Celeste Rowlands
For12 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
07-Feb to 25-Apr
Time:
09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Woods St Petanque Pi Places: 40 max (3 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:
07-Feb to 28-Mar
Time:
01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 15 max (1 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:
15-Feb to 26-Apr
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. Beginners with SLR, point-and-shoot or phones welcome. We communicate by e-mail.
Science the Easy Way Tutor: Reg Millar
For8 weeks
OnTuesday
From:
07-Feb to 28-Mar
Time:
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 15 max (5 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Science for anyone who has a curiosity to learn about modern science, but without the technicalities, complexities and mathematics. Gadgets and gizmos. Matter matters. The tree of life. Weird waves and particles. Curiosity is the only course requirement.
This is a new course.
Planet Earth Tutor: Jim Meldrum
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
09-Feb to 30-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 15 max (11 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.