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(February - June 2012)
Wisdom begins in wonder – Socrates.
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Antiques & Collectibles 2. Art Workshop 3. Book Group – Seymour Bookworms 4. Computers - Basic A 5. Computers – Basic B 6. Computers – Laptop A 7. Computers - Laptop 8. Computers Basic C 8A Computers Basic D 9. Computer Savvy 10. Cooking 11. Current Affairs 12. Fit For Life 13. French Conversation 14. Games Night 15. Genealogy |
16. German 17. Jessica’s Corral – Singing Group 18. Line Dancing – Introduction 19. Literature 20. Mahjong 21. Mandarin 22. Melting Pot 23. Metal Work 24. Share Trading 25. Spanish Conversation 26. Tai Chi 27. Tatty Theatre - Film Appreciation 28. Walk And Wonder 29. 9.14 Excursion |
| 1. Antiques &
Collectibles Do you have some old wares at home and wonder about its back ground, or something which could be an antique but you aren't sure? Come along to share, discuss and learn with other interested members. Kilmore U3A convener Marg Brinsden has led their 'Curio Corner' group since 2008 and with Len Fidler as our own Tutor, we can help devise a new program for our U3A. This course could include excursions. |
Contact: Len Fidler Phone: 0447770202 Email: lenandjill@activ8.net.au Day/Time: 3rd Tuesday at 10.00 am Start date: 21st February Venue: VRI |
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Art Workshop
Keen to try yourself out in any area of Art? Follow your own interest in good company. You learn at your own pace, you share skills – and previous experience is not necessary. Sandra Wilson is available to help beginners and current members. Click to return to top of page |
Contact: Carolyn Braun Phone: 5792 4212 Email: carger@aussiebroadband.com.au Day/Time: Tuesday 9.30 am till noon Start date:7th February Venue: Ken Hall Pavilion |
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Book group - Seymour Bookworms. A great way to discuss some of today’s best literature with like-minded people in the convivial setting of the Seymour Library. You will be intrigued at the way our chosen books lead us down surprising and challenging pathways. The only qualification is to love reading. We are part of the Council of Adult Education (CAE) book groups. For a fee, we are supplied with 6 books and associated notes. |
Contact: Lynne Byrne Phone: 5792 1824 Email: madeline_byrne@hotmail.com Day/Time: Third Monday of the month at 1:30 pm Start date: 20th February Venue: Seymour Library, Anzac Avenue |
| 4. Computers - Basic A With Tutor Alan Hitchen; this is a basic and easy computer course. If you need the confidence to work independently on the computer or you feel that your basic skills need expanding, this is the course for you. It is done at your own pace and there is no such thing as a dumb question. |
Contact: Trish Dale Phone: Email: Day/Time: Thursday at 9:00 am Start date: 2nd February Venue:U3A Office OCH |
| 5. Computers – Basic B This course is for those who have basic computer knowledge and who would like to advance their skills. Word documents, Emails, Searching the Web are some of the programs that will be taught by Alan Hitchen. |
Contact: Lois Provan Phone: Email: Day/Time: Thursday at 10.00 am Start date: 2nd February Venue:U3A Office at Old Court House |
| 6. Computers - Laptop A Alan Hitchen will run this course on a similar line to Basic A. Class numbers are limited to 4 or 5 people in all computer courses, and have a break for school holidays. |
Contact: Alicia Tonkin Phone: Email: Day/Time: Thursday at 11.00 am Start date: 2nd February Venue:U3A Office at Old Court House |
| 7. Computers – Laptop B This is at the same level as Computers Basic A, but uses participant’s own fully charged laptop. With Tutor Alan Hitchen; it is a basic and easy computer course. It is done at your own pace and there is no such thing as a dumb question. |
Contact: Margaret O'Brien Phone: 5799 0841 Email: fayray@internode.on.net Day/Time: Thursday at 12.00am Start date: 2nd February Venue: Private house |
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Computers - Basic C Rose Ho will run this course on a similar line to Basic A. Class numbers are limited to 4 or 5 people in all computer courses, and have a break for school holidays. |
Contact: Margaret Crispe Phone: 5799 2172 Email: michaelpat@optusnet.com.au Day/Time: Friday at 10:30 am Start date: 3rd February Venue: U3A Office at OCH |
| 8A. Computers Basic D Heather Baetge will run this course on a similar line to Basic A. Class numbers are limited to 4 or 5 people in all computer courses, and have a break for school holidays. Click to return to top of page |
Contact: Heather Baetge Phone: 5792 3248 Email: hbee@bigpond.net.au Day/Time: Thursday at 5:00 pm Start date: 9th February Venue: U3A Office at OCH |
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Computer Savvy A discussion on the basic uses of computers. The program is planned for people with little computer background. Topics will be determined by the interests of the group, but might include: why bother with a computer, the basics of buying and starting a computer, understanding the screen, the internet and how to access it, email, filing systems in a computer, transferring photographs, sending photographs, Skype, basic care of a computer. |
Contact: Bob Brown Phone: 5796 2163 Email: rhbrown2@bigpond.com Day/Time: Monday at 10.30 am Start Date: 5th March Venue: Old Court House |
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Cooking for Health A 6 week course to encourage healthy eating led by an enthusiastic, open minded cooking expert. Participants are encouraged to bring along ideas and suggestions. |
Contact: Margaret Cox Phone: 5792 3339 Email: mjcox5@bigpond.com Day/Time: Wednesday at 10.00 am Start Date: 15 February Venue: Salvation Army Hall |
| 11. Current Affairs “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” Voltaire. In today’s world, we often see and hear local, state, national and international news as it happens. Join in lively, and sometimes controversial, discussions about the issues of the day. Bring along your interesting items, downloaded articles, and an open mind. |
Contact: Pat Coffey Phone: 5799 1119 Email: michaelpat@optusnet.com.au Day/Time: 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 9.30 am Start date:14th February Venue: Old Court House |
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Fit For Life S&D U3A members are being offered “Fit for Life” classes at the Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre at the reduced price of $4.50. The qualified instructors know the bodies of our demographic - i.e. exercises for those a little over 21! |
Contact: Jenni Hempel Phone: 5792 4255 Email: jennihemp@bigpond.com.au Day/Time: Friday at 9.00 am Start date: 3th February Venue: Seymour Sports & Aquatic Centre Cost: $4.50 per session (Show U3A member name tag) |
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French Conversation Led by John Lavoipierre, this course is for those have done a little French and would like to practise speaking the language. Participants in this course have had a grand time and have amazed themselves by how much they have learnt. |
Contact: Glenda Sapsford Phone: 5796 2103 Email: Glenda.sapsford@gmail.com Day/Time: Monday at 10.45 am Start date: 6th February Venue: Old Court House |
| 14. Games Night How long since you have played your favourite board game? Do you have games sitting in a cupboard that have not been played for some time? Now is your opportunity to play those games and others. Bring along your games, play them or someone else’s games and have fun, instead of sitting in front of the TV. |
Contact: Heather Baetge Phone: 5792 3248 Email: hbee@bigpond.net.au Day/Time: Wednesday at 7.00 pm Start date:1st February Venue: Private House |
| 15. Genealogy Who were your ancestors? “Where did they come from”? Take part in one of the world’s most popular historical pursuits and track down that famous (or infamous) family member. Lois has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the resources available within Seymour, the internet and around Melbourne. Her genealogical experience is excellent and she is willing to help you with your own genealogical glitches and glory! Click to return to top of page |
Contact: Lois Tomkin Phone: 5792 1528 Email: loistom@bigpond.com Day/Time: 4th Monday at 10.00 am Start Date 27th Feb Venue: Latter Day Saints Hall. |
| 16. German A continuing course for existing participants and for German speakers wanting to brush up their language in a relaxed way with Trudie who is a native German speaker and as an added bonus, an experienced language teacher. |
Contact: Trudi Lavoipierre Phone: 5799 2425 Email: jtl3@bigpond.com Day/Time: Thursday at 11:00 am Start Date: 16th February Venue: Private Home |
| 17. Jessica’s Corral Acapella singing at its best! Expand your musical knowledge and ability and your lungs. Experience the joy of singing in harmony with others. You don’t have to be Joan Sutherland or Enrico Caruso, just a bathroom baritone or sitting room soprano with a desire to exercise your vocal chords. Led by the very musical Jessica Bateman. |
Contact: Merna Francis Phone: 5792 3114 Day/Time: Monday at 1.30 pm Start date: 5th March Venue: Uniting Church Hall Cost:$2.00 per session |
| 18. Line Dancing – Introduction Instruction will be given by Lyn Cooper during the first half hour then members can join with the rest of the group. About 11.00 we have morning tea, more dancing, finishing at 12.00. It is a very friendly group, and help is always available. “Two left feet no barrier!” (nor is a “dicky” knee etc!) |
Contact: Pat Coffey Phone: 5799 1119 Email: michaelpat@optusnet.com.au Day/Time: Wednesday at 9.30 am Start Date: 7th March Venue: Senior Citizens Hall Cost: $4.00 per session |
| 19. Literature Trudi Lavoipierre leads the group to meet a variety of authors and playwrights. A suggested reading list is offered below, but anybody interested in widening their reading will still enjoy the excerpts, outlines and discussion about the authors and issues. It may whet your appetite to decide to read the book afterwards. A. Miller (play) "The Crucible; *Charles Yale Harrison , "Generals die in bed"; *Raimand Gaita , "Romulus, my father"; *Rosal Ham, "There should be more dancing"; *Collins Wilkie, "The Woman in White"; *Larissa Behrendt, "Home"; *Geraldine Brooks , "People of the Book"; *Isabel Allende, "Of Love and Shadows"; *Peter Goldworthy, "Maestro"; *M. Atwood, "Cat's Eye"; *R. Hillman & N. Mazari , "The Rugmaker of Mazar-e-Sarif"; *W. Faulkner , "As I lay dying"; * ? London , "Gilamesh"; *Ruth Park, "Poor Man's Orange"; *Tim Winton, "Eye in the Sky"; *A. Camus , “The Plague"; *D. Malouf, "Ransom"; *V.Woolf "Mrs. Dalloway"; *Peter Temple, "The broken Shore"; *Jack Davis (play) "No Sugar". |
Contact: Loris Wilmot Phone: 5792 1093 Email: jlwilmot@activ8.net.au Day/Time: First Wednesday at 1.30 pm Start date: 7th March Venue: Old Court House |
| 20. Mahjong This national Chinese tile game is played weekly. Join our group to have fun and pick up the game quickly. The group is keen to welcome new members. |
Contact: Rita Collins Phone: 5792 4254 Email: bobnritacollins@gmail.com Day/Time: Friday at 1.30 pm Starting date:3rd February Venue: GOTAFE |
| 21. Mandarin Rose Ho will conduct an 8 week introductory course in Mandarin-Chinese (Appreciation Level), commencing 7th March. No previous exposure to the Language is required. Come along and join in the fun in a relaxed and friendly environment. |
Contact: Rose Ho Phone: 5792 2398 Email: rose.ng.ho@gmail.com Day/Time: Wednesday 11.00 am Start date: 7th March Venue: Old Court House |
| 22. Melting Pot Our new format for this year will start with lunch provided by U3A, followed by time for U3A news. At 1.30 guest speakers from backgrounds of science, business, medicine, politics and other fields will present new and challenging ideas to enrich us with knowledge and stimulate discussion. Sessions are open to the public and will conclude with afternoon tea. |
Contact: Anne Thompson Phone: 0403 103 795 Email: practique@gmail.com Day/Time: First Tuesday at 12.00 noon Starting date: 6th March Venue: Salvation Army Hall Cost: Gold coin donation |
| 23. Metal Work A 6 week introduction to Metal Working tools and equipment, including arc welding, cutting and shaping steel. Combine these skills with your artistic talents to create a “masterpiece”! |
Contact: Michael Coffey Phone: 5799 1119 Email: michaelpat@optusnet.com.au Day/Time: Thursday at 1.00 pm Start date: 1st March Venue: Men’s Shed, Worrough Road. Cost: $4.00 session |
| 24. Share Trading
The GFC shouldn’t be an excuse not to learn about the stock market - quite the opposite in fact. Make better informed choices than throwing a dart at the ASX list! Join a small group to explore the mysteries of PER, div yield and volume traded. No money changes hands only ideas and information. |
Contact: Jessica Rayner Phone: 5794 2425 Email: rayhj@tadaust.org.au Day/Time: T.B.A. Start Date: T.B.A. Venue: U3A Office, OCH |
| 25. Spanish Conversation Meet at the OCH and learn to converse in Spanish with Sergio Prado. No knowledge of Spanish is required. |
Contact: Libby Handler Phone: 5792 1991 Email: omaducks@bigpond.com Day/Time: Friday at 9.00 am Start Date: 3rd February Venue: Old Court House |
| 26. Tai Chi Tai Chi uses movement and breathing to improve blood circulation and nourish the body cells to bring about repair. This simple idea is well founded in today’s understanding of health. Tai Chi provides many benefits when practised regularly. Come and find out how! |
Contact: Margaret Yii Phone: 5799 2638 Email: moggsyii@yahoo.com.au Day/Time: Tuesday at 10.00 am Start Date:17th April Venue: V.R.I. |
| 27. Tatty Theatre Film
Appreciation Behind the suburban facade of 29 Wimble St is a place of magic. Here at the cinema of Neil Harris we are entertained royally to a feast of grand films and vigorous discussion sitting in a miniature real theatre, with the proper lighting, chairs and the occasional jaffa! It’s a 10 film course that explores different themes, actors’ and directors’ careers, plus bleepers and bloopers. Supper follows. |
Contact: Lynne Byrne Phone: 5792 1824 Email: madeline_byrne@hotmail.com, Day/Time: Third Monday at 7.00 pm Start date: 19 March Venue: 29 Wimble Street, Seymour Cost: $5 session |
| 28. Walk And Wonder A relaxed walk in parks and the local surrounding areas taking in the ever changing natural world. Congenial and welcoming group; get in touch with your inner child and rediscover a sense of wonder. |
Contact: Lesley Dalziel Phone: 5792 1848 Email: jldalziel@bordernet.com.au Day/Time: Every Tuesday, 9.00 am Start date: 7th February Venue: Contact Lesley - time may vary depending on weather. |
| 29. The 9.14 Excursion A program of excursions to museums, art galleries, and places of special interest for learning. We often go by the 9.14 train (hence the title) but we sometimes arrange a car pool. Details will be in the Notice Board newsletter and our website. People enrolled in the course will be contacted. Feb 23 – Johnston Collection, East Melb AT March 22 – Ripponlea JC Apr 26 – Grace Kelly Exhibition Bendigo AT May 24 - St Patrick's Cathedral MS June 28 - Benalla Art Gallery MS July 26 - NGV Winter Blockbuster JC August 23 –Tapestry Workshop, Sth Melb AT September 27 – Eureka Tower AT October 25 – Living Legends + Planes!!!!! AT November 22 – Surprise Xmas Trip JC Click to return to top of page |
Contact: Anne Thompson Phone: 0403 103 795 Email: practique@gmail.com Contact: Marnie Sloane Phone: 5792 1527 Email: bs3083@bigpond.com Contact: Jo Clayton Phone: 5799 0523 Email: granlovesflowers@hotmail.com Day/Time: 4th Thursday Start date: 23rd February Venue: Seymour Railway Station or Seymour Old Court House Cost: Train fare or share of fuel costs plus entrance fees to certain venues and exhibitions. |
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