AT A GLANCE SEMESTER 1 2016 - 1 FEBRUARY -1 JULY · SEMESTER 1 2016 - 1 FEBRUARY -1 JULY ......

SEMESTER 1 2016 - 1 FEBRUARY -1 JULY

Details of New/Returning Activities are in RED italics. Activity details follow in alphabetical order.

Key: A Annual Ongoing T1 Term 1 1 February -8 April

T2 Term 2 26 April - 1 July

B Book Group 2nd back page of Activities

WAG Wine Appreciation Group Back page of Activities

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Morning

Continuing Italian

10 - 12.00

A

Mallet Sports

9.20 - 12.00

A

Mahjong at the Manor

9.30 - 11.30

A

What’s in a Story

10.00 -12.00

T1

Association Croquet

9.20 – 12.00

A

The Armchair Historians

10.00 - 12.00

A

Chess

10.00 -12.00

A

Fitness for Retirees

10.00 - 11.00

A

Climate Change Adaptation and the New Energy Economy

10.00 – 12.00

T1 New!

Two Great Poets

10.00 - 12.00

T1 New!

South Book Group

10.00 - 12.00

A

Felt Making Workshop

10.00 – 4.00

T1 New!

Current Events and Coffee

10.00-12.00

A

Your Story in Photos

10.00 - 1.00

A

Sudoku for Beginners 10.00 - 12.00 Time & day TBA

T1

Your Story in Photos

10.00 - 1.00

A

The Sketching Group

10.00 - 12.00

A

Northside Writers

10.00 -12.00

A

Movie Group: First Friday trip to the Movies

Various Times

A

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Afternoon The Whodunit Book Club

2.00 - 3.45

A

Easy International Folk Dance

1.30 - 3.30

A

Pencraft

1.30 - 3.30

A New!

Advanced Beginners French

1.00 - 3.00

A

Fabric, Threads & Yarn

1.00 - 3.00

A

U3A Dinner Group

6.00 for 6.30

A

Ballroom Dancing 4.00 - 6.00

A

Travel Tales

2.00 - 4.00

A

Introduction to Learning French

2.00 - 3.30

T1 & T2 New!

U3A Writing Group

1.30 - 3.30

A

Botanic Gardens Book Group

2.00 - 4.00

A

Cards Canasta and 500 at the Manor

1.30 - 4.00

A

AT A GLANCE

2

Gourmet Gardeners

12.30 - 2.30

A

Scrabble Group

1.30 - 4.00

A

Malua Bay Book Group

2.00 - 4.00

A

Classics Old & New Book Group

2.00 - 3.45

A

Classic Movies Old & New

2.00

T1

Handcrafters at The Manor

2.00 - 4.00

A

What’s in a Story Discussion Group

2.00 - 4.00

T1

Watercolour Painting Group

2.00 - 4.00

T1 New!

Computers, love 'em or hate 'em

2.00 - 4.00

T1 & T2 New!

Lilli Pilli Book Group

2.00 - 4.00

A

Arsenic & Lace Book Group

2.00 - 4.00 A

The Last Friday Book Group

2.00 - 4.00

A

French - Stroll through France

3.00 - 4.30

T1 New!

Non Fiction/ Biography Book Group

2.00 - 4.00

A

French Conversation

2.00 – 3.30

A

Tawny Tipplers

12.30

WAG

History Forum

2.00 - 4.00

A

Grape Expectations

Evening

WAG

U3A Singers

3.00 - 5.00

A

Knitting, Nattering & Crocheting

2.00 - 4.00

A

Riesling Rogues

Evening

WAG

Shiraz Set

5.00 - 7.00 Dinner

WAG

News Review Discussion Group

2.00 - 4.00

A

Sav/Plonks

6.00

WAG

Surf’n’Vines

Lunch or Dinner

WAG

The 2nd Tuesday Book Group

2.00 - 4.00

A

Southside Sippers

Evening

WAG

Merlot Mob

Evening

WAG

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ACTIVITIES (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Welcome to our Semester 1 Program. We hope that you will all find many activities which interest you. Most of the old

favourites are back and there is a sprinkling of new ones to keep

you interested.

If you put your name down for an activity and have not been told that it is full, you are considered to be enrolled.

Leaders will not always send reminders - it is your responsibility to turn up at the appointed time.

If after enrolling you are unable to attend an activity please let the leader know as soon as possible as there may be a

waiting list.

There will be four French classes operating at different levels this semester. You should enrol in the one appropriate to your skill level. If you are unsure of the level appropriate to you contact the relevant leader to discuss.

Details of Book Groups and WAG Groups are consolidated at the back of the program.

● If you are interested in joining a Book Group, please contact Diana Cody on 4478 6341 or email

deecey02[at]gmail.com for details.

● If you are interested in joining a WAG (Wine Appreciation Group), please contact the Chief WAG Coordinator

John Mobbs Ph: 4471 1322 email: jdmhome[at]iinet.net.au. These groups meet monthly to enjoy good food,

responsible drinking of wine and companionship.

A Association Croquet

Leader: Pam Hamory

Ph: 4474 0800 or 0419 612 898

or email

pamhamory[at]bigpond.com

Commences:

Term 1: Friday 5 February for

weekly sessions

Term 2: Friday 29 April for

weekly sessions

Time: 9.20 - 12pm

Venue: Moruya Bowling Club

Max: 12

Cost: $10 to join the club if

not already a member plus $4

green fees at each session.

This series of lessons focusses on how to play the

oldest form of croquet now known as Association

Croquet.

The courts are adjacent to the tennis courts and

bowling greens. Please wear comfortable clothes for

all types of weather and flat soled closed shoes.

The course will cater for all levels and abilities. Tuition

will be provided by qualified croquet coaches. All the

necessary equipment will be provided at no additional

charge.

Members are asked to assemble on the courts on River

Road, west of the tennis courts and adjacent to the

bowling greens, at 9.20 for a 9.30 sharp start.

New members welcome.

First two lessons are free for new participants.

A Advanced Beginners French

Leader: Claudine Boisnier

Ph: 4472 4654 or email

lcyboisnier[at]icloud.com

Commences:

Term 1: Thursday 4 February

for weekly sessions.

Term 2: Thursday 28 April for

weekly sessions.

Time: 1:00 - 3.00pm

Venue: Malua Bay

Community Centre

Min: 4 Max: 12

Cost: Photocopying

This activity will introduce new language skills and

build on previously acquired skills, using role play and

conversation.

Students will need paper and pen, and a dictionary if

they wish. Information sheets and homework tasks are

sent via email. For those that don’t have a printer

there will be a small photocopying fee.

Please bring your own afternoon tea.

Some vacancies but need to be able to read and speak

at a basic level and have a basic knowledge of French

grammar.

A Ballroom Dancing

Leader: Christine Williams and Malcolm Cook Ph: 0404 047 164

cmwilliams95[at]bigpond.com

Sessions: First and last

Sunday in February, then last

Sunday of the month from

March

Time: 4.00 - 6.00pm

Venue: Batemans Bay

Community Centre

Min: 20 Max: 40

Ballroom dancing activity, involving 30 minutes

instruction followed by social dancing and informal

coaching for 90 minutes.

This group needs 20 participants on a regular basis to

make it viable.

Term 1 commences on Monday 1 February and

finishes on Friday 8 April.

Term 2 commences on Tuesday 26 April and

finishes on Friday 1 July.

mailto:[email protected]

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A Cards - Canasta and 500 at

the Manor

Leaders:

Maureen Brears

Ph: 4471 1575

Di Green

Ph: 4471 7490

digreen7[at]bigpond.com

Commences:


weekly sessions


weekly sessions

Time: 1.30 - 4 pm

Venue: Manor Retirement

Village, Beach Road,

Batehaven

Cost: Tea is 50 cents

Our card group enjoys a friendly afternoon tea and

chat as part of our Friday afternoon card games of

Canasta or 500.

Players of all levels are welcome.

A

Chess Group

Leader: Ed Gilmour

Ph: 4471 8196 or

0408 225 519 or email

edward_gilmour[at]hotmail.com

Commences:

Term 1: Monday 1 February

for weekly sessions

Term 2: Monday 2 May for

weekly sessions

Time: 10 am - 12pm

Venue: Batemans Bay

Community Centre

Min: 6 Max: 20

Social chess for players of all abilities. Beginners are

welcome and coaching is available for any player who

is just starting out. Please bring a chess set if you

have one.

Vacancies

T1 Returning activity

Classic Movies, Old and New

Tutor: John Wharton


jaw.gjw[at]bigpond.net.au

Dates: Tuesdays fortnightly

commencing 9 February

Time: 2pm

Venue: The Manor, Beach

Road, Batehaven

Min: 10 Max: 25

Crime and Punishment: A serious look at the subject

from different angles but always with wryness,

humour, and a soupcon of romance. Screenings include

a brief talk explaining the work’s significance in film

history.

Contact John for further information.

9 February: Kind Hearts and Coronets (UK 1949),

Ealing Studios. Alec Guiness

23 February: Cool Hand Luke (USA 1967). Paul

Newman, George Kennedy.

8 March: The Italian Job (UK 1969). Michael Caine

(plus Noel Coward and Benny Hill!)

22 March: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

(USA 1969), Dir George Roy Hill. Paul Newman, Robert

Redford, Katherine Ross. Score by Bert Bacharach, 4

Oscars

5 April: Charlie’s Country (Australia 2013). Dir Rolf

de Heer. David Gulpilil. Touching story set in the

aftermath of the NT intervention.

Return to Courses at a Glance


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T1 New activity

Climate Change Adaptation

and the New Energy

Economy

Leader: Karin Geiselhart

Ph: 0439 998 040 or email

karin[at]doctordemocracy.net

Commences:

Wednesday 3 February for

weekly sessions until 6 April.

Time: 10 am - 12pm

Venue: Malua Bay

Community Centre

Min: 10 Max: 25

Climate change is likely to affect most aspects of how

we live and work. This course considers the ways

communities everywhere are dealing with the

challenges and opportunities presented by climate

change. Issues include food, work, technology,

housing, money, transport, urban design, and

especially energy and the evolution of our electricity

systems. A seminar style will be used, and students will

help determine which aspects are examined in more

detail. A range of resources and guest speakers will

contribute to a wider understanding of what it might

mean to live in a future of climate change.

T1

&

T2

New activity

Computers, love 'em or hate

'em - Getting Started

Leader: Michael Hitchcock

Ph: 0417 399 408 or email

wombat2537[at]gmail.com

Commences Tuesday 2

February, 1 March, 5 April, 3

May, 7 June

Time: 2.00 -4 pm

Venue: Malua Bay

Community Centre

Min: 8 Max: 12

Cost: $5 per session laptop

hire if you do not have your

own. Please let Mike know

when you enrol if you require

a laptop.

This activity will comprise five stand-alone sessions held

monthly. Participants can enrol for all or any sessions

Topics:

Bought a Computer - What Now? Tweaks and Treats, own your computer The Internet - Mystery or Magic Your money or your life - Online Commerce It was a dark and Stormy night - Word Processing

for the lost at sea. Please bring your own afternoon tea.

A Continuing Italian

Leader: Jennifer Brewster


jebrewster[at]westnet.com.au

Commences:




weekly sessions.

Time: 10 am - 12pm

Venue: Grevillea Room at

Banksia Village, Broulee

Min: 6 Max: 20

Cost: Photocopying

This course is suitable for those with about 18 months

prior experience of Italian. We shall be using an

entertaining Italian-produced textbook, which can only

be obtained in Australia via mail order. The details are:

Susanna Nocchi, Italian Grammar in Practice: exercises

-tests -games (Firenze: Alma Edizione, 2002). This will

be supplemented by photocopied material when

appropriate.

Please contact the tutor to discuss your existing level of

Italian, and for advice on obtaining the book.

A Current Events and Coffee

Leader: Bernard Verrall


bernardverrall2[at]bigpond.com

Commences:




weekly sessions.

Time: 10 am - 12pm

Venue: Various homes

Max: 10

This group discusses topics of current and continuing

interest. Members gather relevant information from

news media and other sources; participants decide on

topics for discussion and share leadership of same

where they have a special interest.

Limited vacancies.

A Easy International Folk

Dance

Leader: Audrey Maher


audmar28[at]gmail.com

Commences:

Term 1: Tuesday 2 March for

weekly sessions.

Term 2: Tuesday 26 April for

weekly sessions.

Time: 1.30 - 3.30pm

Venue: Batemans Bay

Community Centre

Maximum: 20

Simple dances from Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Israel.

New members welcome.



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A Fabric, Threads & Yarn

Leader: Patricia Connolly


jpconnolly2001[at]yahoo.com.au

Commences:

Term 1: Friday 5 February

for weekly sessions


weekly sessions

Time: 1.00 - 3.00pm

Venue: Batemans Bay

Community Centre

Group Size: Max 14

Members are currently working with a wide range of

crafts. We are no longer doing set projects.

After some discussion it was decided that everyone

preferred to work on their own ideas. These range

through patchwork bags, knitted rugs and garments,

embroidered and appliquéd items.

T1 New Activity

Felt Making Workshop

Kaleidoscope, Session 4

Leader: Julie Brennan


pass[at]activ8.et.au

Date: Saturday

Time: 10 am -4 pm

Venue: Malua Bay

Community Centre

Max: 10

Cost: $20 approx.

This is an introduction to felt-making. Participants

will learn basic techniques of wet felting and make a

scarf using wool and silk fibre. They may also go

home inspired to explore this exciting medium

further!

Julie has been felting for 10 years and her passion

has not waned. There is always something new to

learn about this ancient art.

A Fitness for Retirees

Leaders: Annie O’Sullivan

Ph: 0420 388 208 or email

anniejoanosullivan[at]icloud.co

m

Commences:

Term 1: Tuesday 2 February

for weekly sessions

Time: 10.00 - 11.00 am

Venue: CWA Hall, Edward

Road, Sunshine Bay

This course provides gentle pleasant regulated

exercise for both men and women.

A French Conversation

Leader: Heather Galer

Ph: 0402 026 298 or email hgal2842[at]outlook.com

Commences: Term 1: Thursday 4 February for weekly sessions. Term 2: Thursday 28 April for

weekly sessions.

Time: 2.00 - 3.30pm

Venue: Tutor’s home

Min: 4 Max: 12

This is an advanced conversation class designed for people who have already learnt French and want to practise it.

Participants will need to have a good grasp of French and to be able to follow other people’s conversations as only French will be spoken.

Some vacancies.

T1 New activity

French - Stroll through

France. De Mont-Saint Michel à

Carcassonne via la Grotte de

Lascaux

Leader: Heather Galer

Ph: 0402 026 298 or email

hgal2842[at]outlook.com

Commences:


then weekly till 5 April

Term 2: Tuesday 26 April then

weekly till 28 June

Time: 3.00 - 4.30pm


Min: 4 Max: 8

This is an intermediate to advanced course aimed at

improving reading and enriching vocabulary and

pronunciation.

We will watch a short video about our “lieu de visite”. Then we will “faire une balade” en France, discovering, via articles and transcripts of interviews, some of France’s jewels as well as some of her

unexpected and interesting places.

After studying the articles and transcripts there will

be the option to listen to audios of most of the

documents.

Cost as per U3A printing and students might be asked to print and bring a vocabulary sheet or article.


Sponsored by Capital Chemist Group

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A Gourmet Gardeners

Coordinator: Susan Mackenzie


sumac[at]aapt.net.au

Commences:

Term 1: every third Tuesday of

the month during U3A terms

with minor variations Term 2: Tuesday 26 April, then

every three weeks

Time: 12.30 - 2.30pm (bring light lunch to share)

Venue: Participants' gardens as well as visits to places of relevance in the district, plus invited speakers.

Cost: Minor costs as participants may decide to collectively purchase seeds, plants, fertilisers, etc.

Group Size: Max 16

A friendly and enthusiastic group of growers of edible

vegetables and fruits, growing a wide range of

varieties so as to be able to sample the different taste

delights of home produce. Sustainable growing is

encouraged.

Members will share their growing experiences, so that

others might learn from them. A growing body of

knowledge specific to the area is being developed

and disseminated freely. Group members are

encouraged to share seeds, plants and

seedlings. Each member to organise a minimum of

one date a year. Members may be called upon to

prepare and give a short presentation on an

applicable topic. Communication between meetings

is by email.

Both new and seasoned gardeners are very

welcome.

A Handcrafters at The Manor

Leader: Gill Janssen


peppymax[at]bigpond.net.au

Commences:

Term 1: Wednesdays 3 & 17

February, 2, 16 & 30 March, 6

April

Term 2: Wednesdays 4 & 18

May, 1, 15 & 29 June

Time: 2.00 - 4 pm

Venue: Manor Retirement

Village, Beach Road, Batehaven

This group shares an interest in the fibre/fabric

crafts. You do not need to be working on a stitching

project to join us. If you are interested in fabric or

fibre crafts and would like to share a cuppa and a

chat on our Wednesday afternoons - please visit our

friendly, informal group.

Please park outside unless disabled.

A History Forum

Leader: Penny Bonnell


pbonnell[at]bigpond.com

Commences:


then fortnightly until 29 March

Term 2: Tuesday 3 May then

fortnightly until 28 June

Time: 2.00 - 4 pm

Venue: Community Room,

Baylink

Min: 6 Max: 12

All participants will be asked to lead a session.

Topics already selected include the History of Cuba,

Polynesian Migration and Australian Photographer

Frank Hurley.

Further topics will be decided by the group at the first

session.

Newcomers welcome.

T1

& T2

New activity

Introduction to French

Leader: George Nadal

Ph: 4471 8397

Mob: 0428 400 176 or email

mandgnadal[at]bigpond.com

Commences:


then weekly until 5 April

Term 2: Tuesday 26 April then

fortnightly until 28 June

Time: 2.00- 3.30pm

Venue: Banksia Village,

Broulee

Min: 6 Max: 10

Following a ‘taster’ in 2015, “Introduction to French“

will focus on bringing the essence of the french

alphabet, numbers and colours into everyday living.

The course will be divided into six (6) main units.

Unit 1: Bienvenue (welcome);

Unit 2: Ma famille (my family);

Unit 3: Au collège (at school);

Unit 4: Les passe-temps (the pastime);

Unit 5: Bon appétit (have a good meal); and

Unit 6: Chez moi (at my place).


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A Knitting, Nattering &

Crocheting

Leader: Edith Sorum


esorum[at]bigpond.com

Commences: Term 1: Tuesday 2 February for weekly sessions Term 2: Tuesday 26 April for weekly sessions

Time: 2.00 - 4 pm

Venue: Manor Retirement Village, Beach Road, Batehaven

Min: 6 Max: 10

Cost: Photocopying

Learn to knit or improve your existing knitting skills and

interpret patterns. Own yarn required and preferably

needles, but these can be borrowed to start with.

Photocopying of patterns will incur a small fee.

Enjoy a relaxed social activity, appreciate The Manor’s

luxurious seating and experience their delightful

hospitality.

Some vacancies.

A Mahjong at the Manor

Leader: Fran Gillanders

Ph: 4472 8049

Commences Term 1: Wednesday 3 February for weekly sessions Term 2: Wednesday 27 April for weekly sessions

Time: 9.30 - 11.30am

Venue: Manor Retirement Village, Beach Road, Batehaven

We are a friendly group, combining experienced

players and newcomers to the game.

Everybody welcome but limited teaching places

available.

A Mallet Sports - Continuing

Leader: Pam Hamory

Ph: 4474 0800

Mob: 0419 612 898 or email

pamhamory[at]bigpond.com

Commences:


for weekly sessions

Term 2: Tuesday 26 April for

weekly sessions

Time: 9.20am - 12pm

Venue: Moruya Bowling and

Recreation Club

Min: 4 Max: 12

Cost: $10 to join the club if

not already a member

Mallet Sports have proven to be not only exciting but

challenging and fun filled in a beautiful environment

with qualified coaches and experienced players that are

so willing to help. The following games have been

enjoyed by many of the previous U3A participants:

Bowls Croquet, Tennis Croquet, Pirates, Golf Croquet,

Aussie Croquet, Ricochet, Four in Front Association and

Scarborough. These illustrate the diversity of play

available with Mallet Sports.

Members are asked to assemble on the courts on River Road, west of the tennis courts and adjacent to the Bowling Greens, at 9.20 for a 9.30 sharp start.

New Members Welcome

First 2 lessons free for new participants.

A Movie Group: First Friday

Trip to the Movies

Leader: Caroline McKendry


mckendry44[at]bigpond.com

First Friday of the month

except January & April

regardless of term dates.

Time: between 10am and

2pm depending on the time of

the movie

Venue: Bay City Cinema

Min: 4 Max: 12

Cost: Members responsible

for their own costs

See a movie on the 1st Friday of the month as a group,

with coffee or lunch either before or after depending

on the time of the movie. Emails will be sent out each

month informing you of the chosen movie.

A News Review Discussion

Group

Leader: Jo Mazengarb

Ph: 4472 6123

Mob: 0439 360 727 or email

jomazen[at]bigpond.com

Commences: Tuesday 2

February for weekly sessions

Time: 2.00 - 4 pm

Venue: Leader’s home

Min: 6 Max: 12

Cost: Tea or Coffee

This is an informal discussion group which will discuss

issues of current interest. There is no fixed format, but

members can raise any issue they wish for group

discussion. Participants need to keep up to date with

what is happening in the world via newspapers, radio,

TV etc. Tea and coffee with nibbles will be provided at

a small cost.


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A North Side Writers’ Group

Leader: Evan Holt Ph: 4472 4740

Mob: 0411 059 852 or email

sapper47019[at]gmail.com

Meets: First Monday of the

month.

Commences: 1 February

Time: 10 am - 12pm

Venue: Community Room,

Baylink

Min: 3 Max: 10

Cost: There may be a small

cost for photocopies

Words that spring to mind about the Northside Writers

group are creative writing, short stories, long stories in

serial or chapter format, with optional muse-provoking

topics suggested for each month's writing task. Each

month we will discuss the stories we have written.

Suits all creative writers, not only those located in the

northern half of our U3A area.

You will need to have access to email because all our

work is sent by email to the other writers in the group

for friendly critique.

BYO tea or coffee, and biscuits, for morning tea break.

A New activity

Pencraft

Leader: Judy Bielicki

Ph: 4472 4347

Mob: 0412 304 428 or email

judy.bielicki1107[at]gmail.com

Commences: Term 1: Wednesday 3 February for weekly sessions Term 2: Wednesday 27 April for weekly sessions

Time: 1.30 - 3.30pm

Venue: Batemans Bay

Library meeting room

Min: 6 Max: 12

Cost: 50c for coffee and biscuits

Led by Judy (a published author and experienced

tutor), class members will quickly find the enjoyment

which comes from learning new writing skills, in a

friendly, inclusive environment.

Short story writing, building believable characters, plot development, poetry, writing for children, scriptwriting for both radio and television, editing your own work, getting published -these are some of the areas which will be explored during the year.

You will need: a pen, a ring binder with plenty of paper, and your enthusiasm!

Beginners are very welcome!

A Scrabble Group

Leader: Kerry Hine

Ph: 4472 1339

Mob: 0458 381 900 or email

hinekerry4[at]gmail.com

Commences:

Term 1: Wednesday 3

February for weekly sessions

Term 2: Wednesday 27 April

for weekly sessions

Time: 1.30 - 4 pm


Min: 8 Max: 8

For beginners and experienced players, the only

qualification needed is a love of words.

Find out how the champions play and learn exciting

new words and strategies. The group will use a

combination of The Word List and Sowpods

Dictionaries, learn how to take maximum advantage of

premium squares on the board as well as dumping tiles

and how to get rid of those pesky unwanted vowels,

using vowel dumps. There will be two tables of four

players. Players will be issued with short word lists of

commonly used scrabble words. Kerry will play or

supervise depending upon numbers. No need to

purchase any materials. She will provide afternoon

tea/coffee if players provide some biscuits on a rotating

basis.

Some vacancies.

T Sudoku

Leader: Susan Mackenzie



Dates: Dates and day TBA

Time: 10 am - 12pm

Venue: Batemans Bay

Community Centre

Min: 6 Max: 15

Sudoku is a grid puzzle game based on the numbers 1-

9 in a grid pattern. Come along and learn this

seductive and engaging puzzle.

Four sessions: two sessions for beginners and two for

those wanting more.

All you need is a ruler, eraser, pencil, pen, pencil

sharpener and scrap paper.

A

The Armchair Historians

Leader: Jennifer Brewster


jebrewster[at]westnet.com.au

Meets: Saturdays

Time: 10 am - 12pm


The group meets once a term to discuss books with

historical themes.

No vacancies.


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A The Sketching Group

Leader: Kay Killick


kaykillick[at]bigpond.com

Commences:


weekly sessions


weekly sessions

Time: 10 am - 12pm

Venue: Tomakin Sports &

Social Club and various

locations around the area

Min: 4 Max: 20

We will sometimes be out and about sketching with

pencils and sketchpads. Experienced sketchers as well

as beginners are welcome. You will need a small A5

sketchbook, 2B, 4B, pencils, eraser, sharpener and

pencil case. Bring a chair and hat if we are outdoors.

Some vacancies.

A Travel Tales

Leaders:

Ainslie Morris & Mike Reynolds


ainsliemike[at]bigpond.com

Dates: Monday 8 & 22

February, 14 March

Time: 2.00 - 4 pm

Venue: The Glen Retirement

Village, Correa Place, Catalina

(up the Hill behind Batemans

Bay High School)

Cost: $2.00 per session to

cover afternoon tea.

Min: 10 Max: 30

8 February: Central Europe: Slovakia, Austria and

Southern Germany along the Romantic Road (Mike

Reynolds)

22 February: Rome to Turin -art and culture in Italy

(John and Gwen Wharton)

14 March: Iran -Culture and People (Min Li)

N.B there will be no sessions in Term 2.

Some vacancies.

T1 New activity

Two Great Poets

Leaders: David McCann and

John Maneschi

Contact: David McCann


dmccann44[at]hotmail.com

Commences:

Term 1: Thursday 4 February

for weekly sessions

Time: 10 am - 12pm

Venue: Malua Bay Community

Centre

Min: 4 Max: 20

The course will introduce two great poets, Pablo

Neruda, the 20th century Chilean poet and Nobel

Lauriate, and Giacomo Leopardi, the 19th century

Italian poet, whose influence on Italian and modern

poetry was enormous.

We will consider their poems linked around the themes

of nature, love, loneliness, beauty, the human

condition and society. We will use I Explain a Few

Things (Neruda ed.Stavans) and Canti (Leopardi,

Penguin Classics tr.Galassi). We understand both are

available on Kindle. To minimize costs, copies of some

of the poems can be made available at a small cost

subject to copyright (to be discussed at the first

session). We will also screen Il Postino, a film that

features Neruda.

A U3A Dinner Group

Co-ordinators:

Jo Mazengarb

Ph: 4472 6123

Mob: 0439 360 727 or email

jomazen[at]bigpond.com

Dianne Grigson Ph: 4474 0456

Mob: 0402 472 602 or email

dgrigson[at]ipbaustralia.com

Dates: 2nd Saturday of each

month except during the

holidays when another date

will be set.

Time: 6.30 for 7.00pm during

daylight saving; then 6.00 for

6.30pm.

Venue: Various restaurants in

the area.

Cost: Participants responsible

for the cost of their own meal

plus $1 for kitty to cover

deposits.

This is a purely social event to give us the opportunity

to get to know each other.

The emphasis is on reasonably priced venues and we

alternate between Asian type meals and modern

Australian. Everybody on the list will be emailed two

weeks in advance with details of the next event and it

is an opt-in system.

Everybody welcome - come along and get to know

your fellow members. Bookings Essential.


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A U3A Singers

Leaders: Lyn Brown & Jan

Elias

Contacts: Des & Pauline Hill


desandpauline[at]bigpond.com

Commences: Thursdays,

throughout the year,

commencing 4 February.

Time: 3.00pm - 5.00pm

Venue: Salvation Army HQ.

Batemans Bay

Min: 20 Max: 50

Cost: $5.00 per semester for

printing of handouts.

The aim of the course is for U3A members to sing their

hearts out together in joyful and happy harmony. There may be occasional performances at some of the

retirement homes in our locality along with some

Christmas Carols in conjunction with the Salvation

Army, but the accent is on singing for pleasure. The musical content will be music from all ages and for

all ages. Lots of old favourites, some two-part harmony

and occasionally something you may not have heard

before. New Members welcome.

A U3A Writing Group

Enquiries:

Erica Woolgar


emwt[at]ozemail.com.au

Margaret Lloyd

Ph:4472 6970 or email

weefishy1[at]bigpond.com

Dates:

Term 1: Wednesday 10

February and 9 March

Term 2: Wednesday 11 May

and 8 June

Time: 1.30 - 3.30pm

Venue: Participants’ homes

Max: 12

Using email, writers circulate their short stories,

memoir chapters, articles or poems for review. The group meets each month to discuss and review

each other’s work. Our primary aim is to support one

another in our writing efforts with encouragement,

discussion, constructive critiquing and sharing relevant

information. It is good to have an idea of why you are writing at

this time and what you hope to achieve. Is it mainly a

hobby? Is it mainly for your family? Are you aiming

for publication? This sort of insight helps you to clarify

your purpose and allows the group to offer more

informed critical help. By the end of each session we

hope that each member will feel listened to and

understood, and encouraged to proceed.

New members welcome

T1 New activity

Watercolour Painting Group

Leader: Kerry Hine

Ph: 0458 381 900 or email

hinekerry4[at]gmail.com

Commences: Friday

Time: 2 pm – 4 pm

Venue: Malua Bay

community Centre

Min: 6 Max: 12

Cost:

A fun self-help group for people with previous

knowledge and experience using watercolour paints.

The group will be operating without a tutor. You chose

what you want to paint and do so in a relaxed and

friendly atmosphere. Participants should be willing to

share their knowledge of techniques and applications

with other group members.

T1 What’s in a Story?




Commences: Thursday

4 February then weekly

sessions

Time: 10 am - 12pm


Min: 8 Max: 12

Cost: small cost for tea and

coffee

Vacancies

Since time immemorial stories have played an integral

and significant role in human life. This course will

explore why this is so, and some of the roles of stories

through talk, discussion, books, movies, shared stories

and reflection. We will look at:

● Children’s stories and their significance to us

● Life stories - our own and others

● Classic myths, legends and fairy tales

● History as a story

● Philosophy and stories - Jung and the collective

unconscious

● Gendered stories: The Hero myth and others:

Joseph Campbell; Pinkola Estes

● Religions and the role of stories

● Fiction

● Stories in technology - the role of stories on the

internet: You Tube and email-sharing of ‘stories’

● Teaching and life-changing stories

● Symbolism - integral to stories


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T1

What’s in a Story Discussion

Continuing Course




Commences: Thursday

4 February for weekly sessions

Time: 2.00 - 4pm


Min: 8 Max: 12

Cost: small cost for tea and

coffee and photocopying if by

Leader

A course continuing and developing themes and ideas

raised in the first course where we looked at how and

why stories have played an integral and significant role

in human life (through talk, discussion, shared books,

ideas, movies, stories and reflection), and which ones

have persisted, often in different guises.

Depending on the group’s wishes, the gathering may

delve into philosophy, science, history, political stories,

etc. Symbolism, and layered meanings will continue to

be explored in these contexts. The group will have

opportunities to reflect on the application of stories to

their own experiences and life.

Continuing Students and by invitation only.

Contact leader.

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Your Stories in Photos

Classes held Tuesdays and

Thursdays.

Please indicate which one you

will be attending

Leader: Margaret Chiswell Ph: 4472 6008

Commences: Term 1: Tuesday 2 February and Thursday 4 February for weekly sessions Term 2: Tuesday 26 April and Thursday 28 April for weekly sessions

Time: 10 am - 1.00pm

Venue: Bay Uniting Church meeting room

Cost: $2 each week for materials and morning tea plus $5.00 payable at the first

session as a minimal contribution to travel costs.

Be in charge of your old photos. Tell your

descendants the who, when, where and why of your

life.

Choose 50-60 photos and/or memorabilia, roughly

pre-sorted, and learn to make an impact with them.

You do not need to be artistic.

Beginners welcome.

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BOOK GROUPS

If you are interested in joining a Book Group, please contact Diana Cody on 4478 6341 or email deecey02[at]gmail.com for details.

Arsenic and Lace

Leader: Ruth Tregeagle Ph: 4471 3443 or email: ruon1[at]bigpond.com

Meets: Bi-monthly, second Thursday

Time: 2.00 - 4.00pm

Venue: Meets at The Manor

Some vacancies.

Botanic Gardens Book Discussion Group

Leader: Alexandra Hill Ph: 4471 6268 or email hill[at]southernphone.com.au

Meets: Monthly, first Thursday

Time: 2.00 - 4.00pm

Venue: Meets at Botanic Gardens Café

Some vacancies.

Classics Old And New Book Discussion Group

Leader: Ruth Tregeagle Ph: 4471 3443 or email ruon1[at]bigpond.com

Meets: Monthly, first Friday

Time: 2.00 - 3.45pm

Venue: Meets at The Manor Retirement Village, Beach Rd, Batehaven

Some vacancies.

Lilli Pilli Book Discussion Group

Leader: Primi Thompson Ph: 4472 2747 or email primi64[at]gmail.com

Meets: Monthly, first Wednesday

Time: 2.00 - 4.00pm

Venue: Meets at participants' homes as arranged.

Sorry no vacancies.

Malua Bay Book Discussion Group

Leader: Kathy Madden Ph: 4471 2997 or email kemadden[at]bigpond.com

Meets: Monthly, fourth Thursday

Time: 2.00 - 4.00pm

Venue: Meets at participants’ homes in rotation.

Sorry no vacancies.

Non Fiction/Biography Book Group

Leader: Margot Christopher Ph: 4472 9787 or email marmitch[at]bigpond.net.au

Meets: Quarterly, third Wednesday

Time: 2.00 - 4.00pm

Venue: Botanic Gardens Café

Some vacancies.

South Book Discussion Group

Leader: Trish Eccles Ph: 4471 7538 or email ecclespp[at]bigpond.com

Meets: Monthly, first Friday.

Time: 10.00 - 11.30am

Venue: Grevillea Centre, Banksia Village.

Sorry no vacancies.

The Second Tuesday Book Discussion Group

Leader: Ainslie Morris Ph: 4478 6080 or email ainsliemike[at]bigpond.com

Meets: Monthly, second Tuesday

Time: 2.00 - 4.00pm

Venue: Participants’ homes in rotation.

Two vacancies.

The Last Friday Book Discussion Group

Leader: Alan Boyce Ph: 4471 1278 or email boyceas[at]tpg.com.au

Meets: Monthly, last Friday

Time: 2.00 - 4.00pm

Venue: Participants’ homes.

A number of vacancies.

The Whodunit Book Club

Leader: Ruth Tregeagle Ph: 4471 3443 or email ruon1[at]bigpond.com

Meets: Monthly, third Monday

Time: 2.00 - 3.45pm

Venue: The Manor Retirement Village, Beach Rd, Batehaven.

Some vacancies.




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WINE APPRECIATION GROUPS (WAGS)Chief WAG Coordinator John Mobbs

Ph: 4471 1322 Email: jdmhome[at]iinet.net.au

Grape Expectations Meets second Wednesday in members’ homes by arrangement.

4 wines chosen by the host are tasted, followed by a meal to which members

contribute. 9 members

2 vacancies.

Merlot Mob Meets third Tuesday of the month at members’ homes in rotation.

Wine tasting followed by sit-down dinner. Main provided by host. 9 members

No vacancies.

Riesling Rogues Meets monthly in members’ homes in rotation - day may vary but usually

Wednesday.

Wine tasting followed by sit-down dinner. Host supplies main, others volunteer

for rest of meal. 14 members

No vacancies.

Sav/Plonks Meets third Wednesday at 6pm.

Wine tasting and finger food.

Report by Coordinator on wines from previous meeting and group finances.

10 members

No vacancies.

Shiraz Set Meets 5-7pm on third Thursday of the month in members’ homes in rotation.

Wine tasting followed by finger food brought by members. 10 members

No vacancies.

Southside Sippers Meets second Wednesday of the month at members’ homes in rotation.

Wine tasting followed by finger food. 13 members

No vacancies.

Surf N Vines Meets monthly in members’ homes in rotation, usually Thursday.

Wine tasting followed by either lunch or dinner. Host supplies main.

10 members

No vacancies.

Tawny Tipplers Meets for lunch usually on last Friday of month in members’ homes in rotation.

Sit-down lunch with wine tasting during meal. Host supplies main, others

volunteer for rest of meal. 5 members

4 vacancies.

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Appendix Writing examples from the U3A Writers Group Rae Luckie Workshop

‘Presenting the Past’ - 9 September 15

I am a Tree by Ken Foster.

I am a gum tree. I am much older than the houses nearby and I am located in the family garden at Vaucluse.

I am a sprawling tree, much higher than all the other shrubs in the garden, reaching well above the nearby rooftops. I

spread shade and the strong smell of eucalyptus when my leaves are crushed. I also harbour Christmas beetles in

season. I wave gently in the breeze as I wait for the children to pluck my leaves and remove my beetles to play with

them on the lawn.

The changes in my life have been gradual; I remained a permanent fixture with one family for over twenty six years. I

have been dwarfed by the push for bigger homes and smaller gardens.

I am a source of shade and permanence in a changing world, but my dead leaves annoy many. I am a part of their lives

-they sit beneath me, climb amongst my branches and clean up after me.

I am comfortable in my own bark and I enjoy being a source of relaxation and adventure.

My end will be removal as people swap natural beauty for ugly structures.

I am a Tree by Joone Thorpe

Picture a carpet of fine pine needles covering a small courtyard with majestic spotted gums guarding this foreigner in their midst standing bravely straight but vulnerable covered with beautiful, touchable reddish brown patterned bark leading the eye upwards to a water colourists dream of delicately arranged spirals of quill like spines fanning out on the end of thin dry branches where an almost hidden cone nestled safely.

A Japanese Pine bought for this garden long before the home was built and planted in the area where the owners hoped there would be a Japanese courtyard for meditation. A young sculptor was commissioned to finish a small temple he had begun. It was added along with a maple and two azaleas. The pine tree felt less isolated from his homeland in this strange country with these familiar friends around. Wind breathed gently through the open canopy.

The home duly finished intact with the meditation courtyard stood facing the ocean. Looking back towards the coast from a boat out at sea, the Japanese Pine appeared above the house a serene silhouette against an impossibly blue sky, a beautiful painting imprinted on the mind.

I am the tree by Stephanie Williams

I am old, old, old, old.

I am the tree. The tree In Antiquity.

I am part of everything - connected to everyone. I have remained upright despite my age, reaching ever upward for light and warmth, ever downward for water.

I am everything you will ever be even though - it is said - I cannot move from this place. I do so wish I’d travelled more as a young sapling - tramped mountains and forded the rivers. Too late now.

I observe my fellow beings without judging -although some of the things I see from my canopy would make your roots curl. Many of my companions have been taken from me, cut down in their prime and given a new name -resource -strange name for a living creature.

My many families, the moulds and fungi, the squirrels and chattering birds, the busy insects, all have their place within my embrace. But their numbers are reduced these days and I worry about them when they are absent from me. My bark aches to feel their tiny touch, day and night, busy about their being.

My own feet are drying, cracking as I feel a change in the weather. Sometimes I don’t feel raindrops on my canopy for many months at a time. The seasons, as my people call them, are changing. Well of course, I know all about change. What my people call spring is just a time of wonder for me, my sap rising joyfully and coursing through the veins of my new leaves unfurling to the sun. How good its radiance feels after the long, cold winter.

I wish I could tell you how old I really am, but there’s no one here to help me count my rings. I worry that you will not see the dangers ahead while you call me resource and use me up. Without me and my forest friend, there will be nothing you wish to live for.

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I am a Tree by Geraldine Currie I am an old spreading cypress and am at least 50 years - or more - old. I grow in the grounds of the Church at Lara, between one end of the church and the Vicarage.

I am dusty, coloured a greeny-grey shade, my height is about 20 metres and my broad branches spread wide, providing shade underneath. I think my branches are my best feature and I enjoy the times the wind blows my needles/leaves around. But sometimes the wind is fierce and hot and that makes me feel very dry.

People call me “the big fella” as I grow bigger and bigger and watch the changes around me. Families come and go in the Vicarage, but now there is a big family with a lot of boys who use me as one end of their cricket pitch. Sometimes a ball will hurt me a bit, but I like to be useful. Right now I am feeling sad because all my boys have to go away to war.

But I still have my young girl and I am waiting for her to turn up after school to clamber up into my branches.

I like holding her up in my strong arms and like the way her constant climbing and swinging makes my branches so smooth. That makes me a happy tree.

My future is uncertain. Will my boys come home safely? My girl will grow up and stop climbing me and I expect another family will more into the Vicarage. I hope they have children.

But I do get worried about my future, although there is nothing I can do about it. Bad fires are forecast this summer. Can I withstand fires if they come, or will I just end my long life as a pile of ash?

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BATEMANS BAY 2016 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AND CHANGE OF DETAILS FORM

I would like to renew our Membership of U3A Batemans Bay.

I agree to be bound by the Constitution and Rules of U3A Batemans Bay.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

For renewal, provide ONLY your name and member number.

Family Name Given Name Member Number

CHANGE OF DETAILS

Fill in the appropriate boxes below ONLY if your contact details have changed.

Family Name

Preferred Name (for name card)

Member Number

New Address

New Phone Number

New Email

Providing your email address will ensure you receive our term newsletters and any updates, changes or cancellations to courses. U3A does not give your email address to others.

Signature……………………………………………. Date………………………….………

You can lodge this form at the Shopfront on advertised days or post with your cheque or money order for

$40.00 made out to U3A Batemans Bay Inc. to:

Membership Registrar, U3A Batemans Bay Inc., PO Box 1304, Batemans Bay NSW 2536.

Office Use Only

Application Received……/……/…… Receipt No……………………….

Amount Received……………………….

Membership Card Posted....../……/…… Records updated……/……/……

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BATEMANS BAY 2016 NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

I/We would like to become a member of U3A Batemans Bay. I/We agree to be bound by the Constitution and Rules of U3A Batemans Bay.

Member 1 Member 2

Family Name

Preferred Name (for name tag)

Address

Phone number/s

E-mail

Providing your email address will ensure you receive newsletters and any updates, changes or cancellations to courses. U3A does not give your e-mail address to others.

Signature 1: …………………………………………………….... Signature 2: …………………………………………… Date: ………………………………………………………………….. Date: ……………………………………………………… Nominated by (Print name).………………………………… Signature ……………………………………………….. Member number ………………………………………………… Date: ………………………………………………………. You can lodge this form at the shopfront on the advertised days, or post this application form with your cheque or money order for $40 ($80 for couples), made out to U3A Batemans Bay Inc to: The Membership Registrar, U3A Batemans Bay Inc. PO Box 1304 Batemans Bay, NSW 2536

It is voluntary, but it would help U3A provide a better product if you could answer the following questions:

Please tell us something about your previous occupation/career and life interests.

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