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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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500 Card Game Tutor: Ross Brindley & John McIntyre
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 35 max (6 vacant) Fee: $20.00
'500' is a popular card game played by four players. It involves trumps and the taking of tricks. Maybe you haven't played 500 for ages? Maybe you have never played it? Both beginners and experienced players are welcome so come along and join in the fun!
Blokes Notes acapella Male Choir Intro Tutor: Tom Meakin
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Location: Mac Adam Music Centr Places: 5 max (2 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Blokes Notes: Music Director Leanne Johnson. Blokes Notes is a non-auditioned community male acapella choir that has been raising eyebrows since 2009. Inclusive and energetic, the Blokes entertain with their voices, astound with their facial hair, and have been known to dance at times. This U3A course is an introductory offer for membership of the choir, priced at the course enrolment fee of $20. Max enrolment: 5 persons, please note that if you miss out you may like to consider becoming a full member. Contact Grant 0421 747 919 for further details. Bring water, folder for music, $10 p'copying & copyright.
This is a new course.
Dancing - Thursday for Performance Tutor: Christine Battisson
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
12:30 PM to 02:30 PM
Location: 16 Kingfisher Road Places: 10 max (4 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Practise non-partner dances for performance.
Introduction to Croquet Tutor: Bridget Earle
For4 weeks
OnThursday
From:
13-Feb to 06-Mar
Time:
04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Location: Croquet Club Places: 8 max (5 vacant) Fee: $10.00
Learn Croquet at the Croquet Club, 15 Buller St, Port Macquarie. Learn the basic skills of croquet and use these to play golf croquet. Brief introduction to ricochet and association croquet. Equipment will be supplied by the Club. $10 for U3A course fee. $10 green fee per session, paid to the Croquet Club. $5 for information folder (program and course notes) paid to the Croquet Club. For further information please contact: Bridget Earle email bridget@earles-paradise.com
This is a new course.
Meditation for peace and harmony. Tutor: Carol Baker
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 10 Places: 20 max (6 vacant) Fee: $20.00
Meditation can help us cope better with stress, reduce anxiety, and live happier, more meaningful lives. We will learn and practise how to use posture and breath to make us calmer, and we will practise focusing the mind on beneficial thoughts and attitudes that generate inner peace and harmony, such as benevolence, compassion, gratitude, generosity, loving-kindness and contentment. This is not a video course.
This is a new course.
Newswatch - News Behind the News Tutor: John Peasley
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 08 Places: 20 max (2 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.
Scrabble at Port Tutor: Celia Eastman
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 05 Places: 17 max (0 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.
Waiting list!
Slow Sewing Tutor: Sue Martin
For4 weeks
OnThursday
From:
20-Feb to 13-Mar
Time:
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 06 Places: 10 max (8 vacant) Fee: $10.00
Slow Sewing: a taster to textile art! Slow sewing is a thoughtful way of using vintage textiles, it does not have the precision of embroidery. You make the design by using simple stitches, eg books, scrolls or patches. Equipment needed: pins, needles, variety of embroidery threads and a piece of vintage embroidery that will be cut up in the design. We will have guest artists, talking about their practice and giving ideas on how to use slow embroidery.
This is a new course.
This course is closed.
Understanding Our Mobile Devices Tutor: John Peasley & David Hogan
For6 weeks
OnThursday
From:
06-Feb to 13-Mar
Time:
01:30 PM to 02:30 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 04 Places: 10 max (0 vacant) Fee: $15.00
This course will run for 6 weeks, starting 6th February. This interesting course will help us to learn what we need to know about our mobile devices. We will cover topics such as Device capabilities, Desktop screen, Settings, Apps, Google, Email, etc. All you could ever need to know in the hands of the IT experts John and David!
This is a new course.
Waiting list!
Understanding The Brain Tutor: Carol Baker
For8 weeks
OnThursday
From:
06-Feb to 27-Mar
Time:
11:30 AM to 01:15 PM
Location: U3A Centre - Room 09 Places: 20 max (9 vacant) Fee: $20.00
A Great Courses video course. We will be watching and discussing a series of lectures given by Professor Jeanette Norden. She's a superb lecturer and it's a fascinating subject. No prior knowledge necessary. This course goes over two terms.
This is a new course.