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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 1

06-Feb-2023 to 31-Mar-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.

Please consider others

PAYMENT METHODS:


Monday

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 (14 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.

This course has finished.

Australian History - Monday Tutor: Doug Emanuel

For7 weeks  OnMonday 
From:
01-May to 19-Jun  Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 

Location: U3A Centre - Room 10  Places: 50 max (50 vacant)  Fee: $17.50

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. Please note there will be no class on the holiday 12th June

Cosmology: Our Universe on the Grand Sca Tutor: Kerry Hinton

For8 weeks  OnMonday 
From:
01-May to 19-Jun  Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM 

Location: Laurieton Public Lib  Places: 12 max (12 vacant)  Fee: $20.00

An introductory view of our current understanding of the Universe. Including stars, galaxies, black holes and the evolution of the Universe from birth to its far future. Please note this course is presented at Laurieton Public Library

Dancing - Monday Tutor: Christine Battisson

For7 weeks  OnMonday 
From:
01-May to 19-Jun  Time: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM 

Location: 16 Kingfisher Road  Places: 30 max (10 vacant)  Fee: $17.50

Non-partner dances from around the world. Wear jazz or ballet shoes without black soles (to prevent scuffing). Please note there is no class on the holiday Monday 12th June.

Dancing - Monday Tutor: Christine Battisson

For7 weeks  OnMonday 
From:
01-May to 19-Jun  Time: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM 

Location: 16 Kingfisher Road  Places: 30 max (30 vacant)  Fee: $17.50

Non-partner dances from around the world. Wear jazz or ballet shoes without black soles (to prevent scuffing). Please note there is no class on the holiday Monday 12th June.

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.

This course has finished.

Jane Austen, Her Life and Writings Tutor: Karen Roberts

For7 weeks  OnMonday 
From:
01-May to 19-Jun  Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM 

Location: U3A Centre - Room 10  Places: 20 max (20 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. Please note that there will be no course on the holiday 12th June, and also please note that the course will now be held in room 10.

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.

This course has finished.

The Art of Storytelling Tutor: Brenda Davies

For7 weeks  OnMonday 
From:
01-May to 19-Jun  Time: 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM 

Location: U3A Centre - Room 09  Places: 12 max (12 vacant)  Fee: $17.50

Storytelling has been an important part of our culture since the dawn of time. We all have lots of stories from our past experiences, but we are not all good at sharing them in an engaging way. This course explores what makes a good story and will help us all to be captivating storytellers. Bring an A4 exercise book, a pen and an open mind. Please note there is no class on the holiday 12th June.