2024 Term 4

Tuesday

Calligraphy: Tutor: Christine Tapsell

For4 weeks  OnTuesday 
From: 05-Nov to 26-Nov  Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 

Location: U3A Centre - Room 06  Places: 10 max (10 vacant)  Fee: $10.00

'NOVEMBER HANDWRITING' ... a 4-week course for anyone to practise handwriting. BYO materials and choice of style. Everyone welcome, whether left-handed or right-handed, those who have or haven't done a Calligraphy course. Relaxed atmosphere, soft music background. PLEASE NOTE: The class on 5th November will be held 9-11am because of the Melbourne Cup function to be held at U3A. For a list of materials required please contact Tutor Christine Tapsell text: 0408 177 964 email: ctapselltimbs@gmail.com

Chemistry Tutor: David Smith

For6 weeks  OnTuesday 
From: 15-Oct to 26-Nov  Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM 

Location: U3A Centre - Room 09  Places: 20 max (20 vacant)  Fee: $15.00

This is a Great Courses video presentation titled "The Nature of Matter (Understanding the Physical World)". The presenter is Professor David W. Ball of Cleveland State University. We will watch two lectures per week and allow 20 minutes for discussion per lecture. PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE RUNS FOR 12 WEEKS. We will hold six weekly classes this term (term 4), and six weekly classes in term 1 next year. PLEASE NOTE: there will be no class on Melbourne Cup Day 5th November.

This is a new course.

Chess on Tuesdays Tutor: Michael Powazuk

For7 weeks  OnTuesday 
From: 15-Oct to 03-Dec  Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 

Location: U3A Centre - Room 05  Places: 10 max (10 vacant)  Fee: $17.50

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! PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON MELBOURNE CUP DAY, 5TH NOVEMBER.

Dramatic Fun Tutor: Julie Millar

For4 weeks  OnTuesday 
From: 29-Oct to 03-Dec  Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM 

Location: U3A Centre - Room 04  Places: 10 max (10 vacant)  Fee: $10.00

Enjoy some fun play reading with different comedy plays and skits in a happy and friendly environment. No experience necessary. No learning of lines. We emphasise fun! $5 to cover the term's photocopying. PLEASE NOTE: This class will run for 4 weeks during term 4, 29th Oct, 12th Nov, 26th Nov, and 3rd December. There will be no class on 5th November, Melbourne Cup Day.

Exercise at the Beach - Tuesday Tutor: Rob McCluskey

For14 weeks  OnTuesday 
From: 15-Oct to 28-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. Please note there will be no classes on 24th Dec and 31st Dec.

Great Ideas in Western Philosophy Tutor: Reg Millar & Brian Tolagson

For8 weeks  OnTuesday 
From: 15-Oct to 03-Dec  Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 

Location: U3A Centre - Room 09  Places: 20 max (20 vacant)  Fee: $20.00

Great philosophic ideas stimulate societies and leaders. This interactive course examines 16 ideas and the debates that they spawned. PLEASE NOTE: on 5th November, Melbourne Cup Day, the class will be held one hour earlier than usual, ie, 9am - 11am.

Mahjong Tutor: Giselle Brame

For8 weeks  OnTuesday 
From: 15-Oct to 03-Dec  Time: 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM 

Location: U3A Centre - Room 10  Places: 36 max (36 vacant)  Fee: $20.00

Western style play. PLEASE NOTE: Term 4 is only for people who have an understanding of Western Style Mahjong as there will be NO Beginners Class at this time.

Melbourne Cup Luncheon Tutor: Lorraine Beukers

For1 weeks  OnTuesday 
From: 05-Nov to 05-Nov  Time: 11:30 AM to 04:00 PM 

Location: U3A Centre  Places: 50 max (50 vacant)  Fee: $25.00

MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON $25.00 Quiches, salads, dessert. Tea & coffee available, BYO drinks. MEMBERS can enrol online or at the office. NON MEMBERS must enrol and pay at the office. Includes 1 complimentary Sweep ticket. Other Sweep tickets available on the Day (cash only). Wear your best Race day hat or your happiest hat. Come and enjoy lunch and the race with friends! Numbers limited so be sure to enrol early, online or office. Contact: Lorraine Beukers 0411 468 689

This is a new course.

Petanque Tuesday Tutor: Bruce Wyatt & Lynne Arjava

For14 weeks  OnTuesday 
From: 15-Oct to 28-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. Occasional training drills are used to improve skills and tactics, and we aim to run one mini-tournament each Term. The Course continues through the holiday break, except for 2-weeks over Christmas.

Photography for Beginners Tutor: Garry Brettell

For8 weeks  OnTuesday 
From: 15-Oct to 03-Dec  Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM 

Location: U3A Centre - Room 05  Places: 16 max (16 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.

Sacred Texts of the World Tutor: Carol Baker

For7 weeks  OnTuesday 
From: 15-Oct to 03-Dec  Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM 

Location: U3A Centre - Room 08  Places: 20 max (20 vacant)  Fee: $17.50

This is the second term of a video course with Professor Grant Hardy. We will uncover the metaphysics, goals of life and ethics in each of the following belief systems: Jainism, Confucianism, Daoism, Christianity, Islam and Baha'i. A fascinating journey of discovery. Please Note: There will be no class on Melbourne Cup Day 5th November.