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The University of the Third Age offers all seniors a variety of opportunities to use their knowledge, skills and experience andto acquire new ones in an informal, friendlyatmosphere

Sydney U3A IncorporatedPO Box R1766, Royal Exchange, NSW 1225

Phone: 02 9252 2033 Fax: 02 9252 2339Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sydneyu3a.org

Sydney U3A

July - December 2010

Sydney U3A Events & Course List - July - December 20102

IMPORTANT - Please Read!• MembersofSydneyU3Amayjoincoursesinanyregion.

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• Don’tprocrastinate-bookearlytoavoiddisappointment,asmanyclassesfillquickly.

• Don’t enrol inmore courses than you canpossibly go to.If you have booked into a course and later decide not toproceedwith it,pleaseadvise thebookingpersonso thatothers may enrol.

• Many courseare fortnightly, othersweekly, someonceortwice a month and yet others are single sessions.

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SYDNEY U3A IncorporatedU3A operates in many countries to provide low-cost intellectualstimulationforpeopleinactiveretirement.Therearenoformalentrancerequirementsandnoexaminations.Itisself-supportingandrunbyitsmembers.

TheEventsandCourseListispublishedtwiceayear(January/June)bySydneyU3AIncorporated.

Editors:MurrayWinn,BeverleyPekenandBarbaraPottsPrinter: B.E.E. PrintmailSydney U3A: Suite102,15-17YoungStreet,SydneyNSW2000.Postal Address: PO Box R1766, Royal Exchange NSW 1225Phone: 9252 2033 Fax: 9252 2339Email: [email protected] U3A Website: www.sydneyu3a.orgOfficeHours:10:00-1:00MondaytoFriday

ENQUIRIES:GeneralEnquiriesshouldnormallybedirectedtotheCentralOffice(9252 2033) 10am - 1pm.Enquiriesaboutregionalactivitiesandcoursesshouldbemadetothe above regional representatives.Sydney U3A Course List is printed and mailed by: B.E.E. Printmail

CONTENTSNOTICES

SYDNEY U3A ....................................................... 2

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ! .......................... 2

EDITORIAL MATTERS .................................. 3

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT .................. 3

EVENTS ...................................................... 4-5

COURSE LIST EASTERN ............................................................ 6

ENDEAVOUR (SOUTHERN) ............................... 9

GREATER WESTERN ....................................... 13

HARBOURSIDE NORTH ................................... 16

INNER WEST ..................................................... 22

MANLY AND PENINSULA ................................. 27

UPPER NORTH ................................................. 31

PLANNING CALENDAR .............................. 38

INDEX........................................................... 39

NEW MEMBERS REGISTRATION FORM .. 40

President

VP (Education)

VP (Public Relations)

Treasurer

Secretary

Regional Presidents

9969 9546

Barbara Caldicott

LesleyDuffill

MurrayWinn

Dorothy Johnson

Barbara Boston

9437 9256

9713 5556

9621 2389

9958 7040

HarboursideNorth BeverleyPeken 9888 3101

Upper North MargotTaverne 9449 2923

Manly&Peninsula RosemaryMcCulloch 9913 8509

Eastern David Calvey 9337 3237

Greater Western Jim Dowell 9630 6171

InnerWest Jenny Waldron 8753 0521

Endeavour Bill Leach 9579 1251

Sydney U3A Office Bearers


From the PresidentDearMembers,

SydneyU3Aissofortunatetohaveenthusiasticmemberswhovolunteerandcontributetheirexpertiseandskillsinavarietyofways.ItisuniqueIthink,amongstorganizationsandIthankyouallforyourhelp.Howeverwewould like towelcomemoremembers to our committees, to helporganise themeetings, to help in the office, to consider how best topublicise U3A ; leaders to introduce new courses, members to suggest what type of educational courses theywould like to have presented,committed members to consider new ideas, and a willingness of allmemberstoattendcourseswhichinitiallytheyknewlittleabout.Weareheretoshareknowledgenottolecture,buttoencourageawiderinterestin all topics.

At the recent U3A Showcase attended by a maximum audience in the CustomsHouseatCircularQuay, (somepeoplewhohadnotbookedwereturnedaway)welistenedtoourreallyprofessionalrecordergroup,weredelightedbytheU3Achoir,weheardtheworkofourpoetsandourwriters,lookedinaweatthemagnificentpaintingsanddrawingsofourmembers,admiredaTaiChidemonstration,applaudedthegreatdebateandwereentrancedbythedramaproductionofaplaywrittenbyourmembers.Howeverimpressive,itisstillonlyafractionoftheexpertiseandskillsofSydneyU3A.Pleaselookatthevarietyofcoursesinalltheregions,somemayseemsomedistanceawayfromhome,butmostareaccessiblebypublictransport.Dotrysomethingnew.

Onethingyoucandependupon,thefellowshipandfriendshipoflikemindedpeople,happytotalkanddiscussissues,oryoucanindeedsitandlistentotheideasofothers.Therearenohurdles,noquestions,notests,therewardsarenotdiplomasjustpureenjoymentandthechancetomeetnewfriends.Pleasebringyourfriendsandfamiliestoexperienceourwonderfulorganization.TheseniorwinneroftheShowcaseEssaycompetition,a16yearoldregrettedthewaythatpeoplenolongercommunicatefacetoface,shefeltthatmostpeoplereliedtoomuchontechnologyandspenttoomuchtimeonTwitterandFacebook.I’dliketothinkthatU3Amemberscontradictthiseverydayoftheweek.Wedotalkandshareexperiencesandtakeaninterestinalltheissuesoftheday.

InOctoberweareholdinganotherSydneywideeventintheCustomsHouse,Science, Economics and the Environment (seeenclosedflyer).Wehavearesponsibilitytolookatfuturetrends,ourexperienceoflifeisavaluableasset,weneedtobeinformedandtousetheknowledgewisely.Pleasebookearlyaswecanonlyaccommodate 160 members.

Thankyouforyoursupportandgoodwishes.Ihaveenjoyedthecompanyofsomanyofyouthisyear.Itisthespontaneoussocialeventswhichconsolidatefriendships.ThisiswhatU3Amustalwaysconsider,alongsidethepresentationofastimulatingeducationalprogramme.

Mybestwishesforanexcitingsecondsemester.Sincerely,LesleyDuffill

SydneyU3AhaspublicliabilityinsurancetocoveragainstpossibledamageorinjurytopersonsorpropertyarisingfromprovennegligencebyanymemberofSydneyU3Aoritsinviteesatthesiteonwhichtheactivityoccurs.

Memberstakingpartinanycoursewithphysicalactivityasacomponent,suchasbushwalkingorexerciseclassesarestronglyadvisedtohaveadequatepersonalinsurance-includingallassociatedcosts,tocoveranyaccidentorothereventwhichmightoccur.

Membersmayberequiredtosignanacknowledgementdisclaimerformbeforebeingacceptedononeofthesecourses.

Waiver


EVENTS FOR ALLSemester 2, 2010

DAY TRIP: QUARANTINE STATION, NORTH HEADWhatwasitliketobequarantined?ExplorethehistoryoftheQuarantineStation,itshistoricalbuildingsandstunninggrounds.Hearthepersonalstoriesofpassengersquarantinedandthededicatedstaffwholivedandworkedonsite;seetheautoclavesusedtosteriliseluggageandpersonaleffects;experiencetheinhalationchambersandhearhowtheywereused;visitthehospital,doctorsandnursesstation;seeequipmentandconditions.

DATE: FRIDAY 17TH SEPTEMBERTime of Tour:1:30pm.PleasearriveatSydneyHarbourNationalParkEntranceby1:00pm(2hrtour)Cost:$25.00Concession,entrancefeeonlyNumbers:Minimum:24Maximum:48Transport:MakeyourownwaytotheNationalParkentrance.ThereisaGovernmentbusservicefromManlytotheentranceoftheNationalPark-No135(TimetableavailableatSydneyBusesWebsite).WewillthenboardashuttleservicetotheQuarantineStation.Pleasenotethatthistourinvolvessomewalkingwithsteepslopes.Membersmustwearenclosedshoes.Ifwarmbringwater,ifcoolbringajacket.BOOKINGS:OpenonMonday2nd August with payment due by Friday 3rd September. PhoneDianaPine98296989,addressforpaymentgivenwhenphonecontactismade.

2011 HOLIDAY: OBERON AND THE TABLELANDSTheBigTroutMotorInn,Oberonwillbeourbasefor5nights.DuringoursixdayswewillvisitMayfieldGardens,majortownsoftheregionalongwithseveralvillagesfullofintriguingaspectsofAustralia’sColonialHistory,enjoyatripontheZigZagRailway,visitBathurst’sworld-classAustralianFossilandMineralMuseum,watchthehightechtimberharvestingintheradiatapineforestsand lots more…Thesetripsfillveryquicklysopleasedon’tdelayinmakingyourcalltobookaspotBUTpleasenocallsbeforethe23rd August 2010.(101messageservicesisavailable)Themorereserveswehaveonthelistthebetter.Inclusions:A/cond.coach,accommodation,allmeals&entrancefees

DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 20TH – FRIDAY, MARCH 25TH, 2011 Coach departsfromFitzwilliamSt,Parramattaat9:00amCoach returnstoFitzwilliamStParramattaatapproximately5:00pmCost: $795 p.p. NB priceissubjecttochangesinfuelprices.Singlesupp.$40pernight.BookingsforU3Amembers(nonmemberspouses/partnersaccepted)openonAugust23rd 2010. BookingstoDianaPine(98296989).Addressforpaymentgivenwhenphonecontactismade.Depositof$100(chequesmadepayabletoBig Trout Motor Inn) must be posted to Diana by September 6th 2010. A receipt will beissuedconfirmingyourplaceonthetour.Full Payment: Balanceispayablebychequeormoneyorder(madeouttoCoach Holidays and Tours) and posted to Diana by March5th 2011.NB:Ifthetourisnotfull,non-membersofU3Awillbeaccepted.

Organised by Greater Western Region

CHARTER CRUISE FROM BOBBIN HEADTHURSDAY JUNE 24 AND THURSDAY JULY 1 - 12 NOON TO 2 PM

ComeandjoinusontheMV RelianceatBobbinHead,Ku-ring-gaiChaseNationalPark,forafunfilledcruisearoundCoalandCandle,CowanandSmithsCreek.Costofcruiseis$20,BYOfoodanddrink.DetailsandticketsfromRosemaryMcCullochon99138509

THE CLASSIC FILM DAYSUNDAY JULY 18

10amto4pm,BanksiaRoom,NelsonHeatherCentre,4JacksonsRoad,WarriewoodThe Dolly SistersfeaturingBettyGrableandThe Titfield ThunderboltwithStanleyHollowayandSidJames,plusshorts.Donationof$8,weprovidecoffee,teaandbiscuits.BYOLunchandamug.PhonePamAcotton99863596orRoyBedfordon99447240

GOURMET PICNIC AT MANLY DAMTHURSDAY OCTOBER 21

12noonto3pmVehicleaccesstothepicnicareaisviaKingStreet,offCondamineStreetatManlyVale.Bringyourowndrinkand a chair. Cost $20 [email protected].

Organised by Manly and Peninsular Region


GUIDED TOUR OF THE SYDNEY TOWN HALL**(30)OurtourguidewillbeKieranTonge,PresidentofTheFriendsoftheSydneyTownHall.Thetourgenerally includes the Centennial Hall,theVestibule,CouncilChambers,theLadyMayoress’suite,theLordMayor’sreceptionroom,thelowerfloorgrave-sitesandotherinterestingfeatures.

Thevisittakesabout2hours.Persons with disabilities are able tousetwoliftstogainaccessbetweenfloorshowevershortlengthsofstairwayneedtobetraversed.

FRIDAY 6 AUGUST 10:30 Please assemble by 10:15 at the Druitt St. entrance

for a 10:30 start

Cost: A $5.00 donation per person. (Forspecificprojectswithinthecomplex donated by the Friends).

Booking is essential: ValiaLinklater94381916

Organised by Harbourside North Region

BUSH RAMBLE: GEORGES RIVER NATIONAL PARKLatewinterandearlyspringarethebesttimestoobservewildflowersintheSydneybush.ThisramblewillgiveparticipantstheopportunitytolearnaboutthefloraofaHawkesburysandstoneareaandsomeofthefaunathatinhabitit.Weargoodwalkingshoes,asunhatandmosquitorepellent.

TUESDAY 17 AUGUSTMeet: onroadsideofHenryLawsonDrive,PicnicPoint,betweenYerambaLagoonandFitzpatrickPark.Time: 10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings:LaurieDuffy97744858Mobile0422403000

COACH EXCURSION TO LEURA

...pausingatWentworthFallsforapanoramicviewoftheJamisonValleyandMountSolitaryandmorningtea...thento‘Everglades’foratourofthehistorichouseandgarden,designedbythefamousmaster-gardener,PaulSorensen,nowownedbytheNationalTrust.Devonshiretea/coffeewill be served in the old style tea rooms, returning via the scenicCliffDrive,arrivingCentralapproximately5:00pm.

THURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBERDeparting:9:30amCentralCountryMainEntranceCoach cost: $20.00 (pay in advance)Entry to garden and Devonshire tea/coffee: $10.00 (pay on day).Bookings essential: BobbieKersten88541646 (bestaround7pm)Mobile:0410873605

BOWRAL TULIP GARDENJoinusforagreatdayoutvisitingtheSouthernHighlandsbeautifuloldhistorictownshipofBowral.YouwillenjoythecolourfultulipsinthefamousCorbettGardens.Justsitanddrinkintheambienceorstrollleisurelythroughthismagicalgarden.Fiveminutes(flat)walkingfromBowralStation.BringyourownlunchorbuyfromthemanycafesinBowral.

THURSDAY 30 SEPTEMBERCost Garden entry: $5.00Train:8:33amCentralSuburbanPlatform19toCampbelltownviaStrathfield(3rdcarriage).LEADERJOINSTRAINATGRANVILLE.or8:45amviaEastHillsline.ChangeatCampbelltownformotortraintoBowralat9:58amReturn train:2:06pmfromBowralarrivingCentral4:22pm.Leader:BobbieKersten88541646(bestaround7pm)orMobile:0410873605

Organised by Inner West Region

FROM AUSTEN TO WELLS WEEKENDHow English literature reflected social, political

and economic change in the 19th century25 - 27 FEBRUARY 2011 - CARRINGTON HOTEL, KATOOMBA

ShakespearewasagreathitwithU3AmembersthisyearatourweekendatBundanoon.NextyearwearemovingbacktotheBlueMountainsforourVictorianextravaganzaand,intherefurbishedCarringtonHotel-builtin1880,wehavefoundtheperfectvenue.Thesameformatasusualwillberepeatedwithone-hourtalks,coveringmanyofthegiantliteraryfiguresoftheera,interspersedwithsomelightheartedevents,thehighlightbeingTrivialPursuit.Music,goodfood,drama,debatewillallfeatureintheprogram.Every year we have to disappoint members because our numbers are limited to 60, sopleasebookearly.Prices: Single ensuite - 2 nights $414, Double ensuite - 2 nights $630Allthesepricesincludeaccommodation,allmealsandallotheractivities.ThehotelisashortwalkfromKatoombastation.Pleaseringtheconvenors-KateandAndrewCaro99296489formoreprogramdetailsandinformationonhowtobookEnquiriesbetween26Juneand1AugustpleaseringLesleyDuffill99699546.

VISIT TO AUBURN MOSQUETUESDAY 27 JULY 10.30am

GuidedtourtogiveusaninsightintotheMuslimreligion.TheMosqueisjust5minuteswalkfromAuburnStationat15NorthParade.Wewillmeetat10.30amoutsidetheMosque.Cost $5.00 per person.Bookingessential:Contact:HelenDovnik93616809

VISIT TO STATE PARLIAMENTFRIDAY 1 OCTOBER 11am

DiscoverthehistoryofourStateParliamentonthisguidedtourthroughthebuilding.WewillmeetinsidethemainentrancegatesMacquarieStreetby10.50amBookingessential:Contact:HelenDovnik93616809

Organised by Eastern region


EASTERNCourse Coordinator: Yvonne Tonnison 9337 1744.

Asst. Course Coordinator: Helen Dovnik 9361 6809.Enquiries NOT Bookings

EDGECLIFF:ST. JOSEPH'S PARISH CENTRE10AlbertSt,Edgecliff.Publictransport:Buses 327,324,325,200 or train to EdgecliffStation.LimitedparkingbeneathAlbert Court, or on the street.Nobookingsrequiredatthisvenue.Allsessions 10:30 - 12:30

102EJ01EIGHT FABULOUS FRIDAYSAseriesofseparatepresentationsonsub-jectsofgeneralinterest.

1. Pinchgut OperaInDecember thepremierofHaydn’s lastopera L’anima del filosofo will be present-ed.It isbasedontheOrpheusmythandhas three great roles and large choruses. There will be an opportunity to book forthis opera.Friday 23 July Speaker:LizNielson

2. Sydney Opera House - Construction Of The Curved RoofsTheessentialengineeringinputthatmadepossible the building of this great struc-ture.Friday 6 Aug Speaker:DonFraser

3. Truth And ReconciliationMandela’sideawastoletvictimandper-petrator confront each other and recon-cile.Friday 20 AugSpeaker:JoanPhilips

4. Family Law: Controversial Issues Our legal expert will address both the myths and correct legal position in relation torightsandthebestinterestsofthechild,including grandparents’ rights. Also thewindfallofinheritances:Canthepartywhodid not receive themmake a claim andwhatisthesignificanceofinheritances?Friday 3 SeptSpeaker:PeterRose

5. and 6. The Pleasures Of ItalyWhy does everyone love Italy? How itchanged the mindset of the Westernworld. (2 sessions)Fridays 15 and 29 Oct Speaker:DavidDale

7. Sustainable WoollahraThis interactive lecture will provide anoverviewofthecurrentenvironmentbothlocally and globally and identify actionsthat can be taken in the home, and outand about, to live sustainably. Friday 12 NovSpeaker:MelissaSellen

8. Milk Crate TheatreTheonly theatre inAustraliadedicated toworkingwithpeopleintransition:homelessordisenfranchised.Theycreateinteractiveshows, large public shows and run drama workshops exploring the imagination,issuesandlifeexperiencesusingtheatre.Friday 26 Nov Speaker:BeckRonkson

102EJ02OUTBACK HEROESWe shall look at bush stories of peoplewhohelpedforgetheAustraliancharacter.Included are over-landers and legends.Old bush songswill form a background.(8 sessions)Alt. Mondays from 12 JulyLeader:MarieKennedy

102EJ03FOUR MODERN POEMSWewill read and explore four importantpoemsfromthefirsthalfof thetwentiethcentury - the high period of modernism.The poems areW. B. Yates’sSailing to Byzantium; T. S. Eliot’s The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock;W.H.Auden’sSep-tember 1, 1939andWallaceStevens’The Idea of Order at Key West. (4 sessions)Alt. Mondays from 19 July Leader: Arnie Goldman

102EJ04THE POSSIBILITY OF JUDGMENTMax, a respectedAustralian philosopherwillexplorethissubjectwithus.(3 sessions)Alt. Mondays from 27 Sept Leader:MaxDeutcher

102EJ05CLEOPATRA AND THE MEN IN HER LIFEThestoryofoneofhistory’smostfascinat-ing women as described by ancient his-toriansandportrayed inplaysbyShake-speare and Shaw. (2 sessions)Mondays 8 and 22 Nov Speaker:NoraHinchen

102EJ06THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENTWewilllookat,listentoanddiscussDoni-zetti’smuchlovedopera.(2sessions)Tuesdays 13 and 20 July Speaker:GregChesher

102EJ07THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION A politician will discuss School League TablesandtheMySchoolWebsitethat,inhis opinion are undermining the education system.Tuesday 3 Aug Speaker:JohnKaye

102EJ08SYDNEY IN VICTORIAN TIMESIn theseventiesandeightiesof the19thCentury, Sydney was a developing town withsqualoronthewestandluxuryontheeastasprovedbythewonderfulphotosofthe time.Tuesday 10 AugSpeaker:LesleyMuir

102EJ09NEW TECHNIQUES FOR DIAGNOSING CANCER By using non-invasive measures such as hair and nail samples most cancers give early warning signals.Tuesday 17 Aug Speaker:VeronicaJames

102EJ10WHY DON’T PEOPLE LISTEN?ThepsychologyofcommunicationTuesday 7 Sept Speaker:HughMacKay

102EJ11MAGNIFICENT OBSESSIONOnehundredyearsoftheMitchellLibraryTuesday 14 SeptSpeaker:PaulBrunton

102EJ12ARE THE GIRLS TAKING OVER?Women in politics in Australia and over-seas. (2 sessions)Tuesdays 21 and 28 SeptSpeaker:SolEncel


102EJ13PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUESAre there any benefits in depression?Whatisthedifferencebetweenpsychosisandneurosis?(2sessions) Tuesdays 5 and 19 OctSpeaker:ReihardRonnebeck

102EJ14MEGA TRENDS AND MEGA SHOCKSWhatisinthefuture?Tuesday 12 OctSpeaker:OliverFreeman

102J15RICHARD III: THE MALIGNED KINGAfresh lookat theEnglishkingwhohasbecomeabywordforevilandalegendarywickedanddeformeduncle.Whydidthishappen? Contemporary accounts revealhim to be a just man who was a bravesoldier, a wise administrator and a loyal friend.Tuesday 26 OctSpeaker:JuliaRedlich

102EJ16THE POWER OF ONE Thepoweroftheindividual.Tuesday 2 NovSpeaker:BryceCourtenay

102EJ17ALONG THE DANUBE BY BOATAustria,HungaryandSlovenia.(3 sessions)Tuesdays 16, 23 and 30 NovSpeaker:DavidCalvey

102EJ18NUCLEAR POWEROptions for electricity generation in agreenhouse world.Wednesday 14 July Speaker:PhilipMoore

102EJ19THE GREAT DEPRESSIONDiscover how Sydneysiders lived during tough times. Personal stories of heart-breakandhumour.Wednesday 21 Aug Speaker:AnnieCampbell

102EJ20TRIAL BY JURYWhatisajurytrial?Atwosessionexperi-ence using audience participation as the jury.Discussionofverdictandoutcome.(2 sessions)Wednesdays 28 July and 4 Aug Speaker:PhilipTwigg

102EJ21FOUR ICONIC PLAYSFourgreatplays-onepersession.Shaw’sPygmalion, Eliot’s Murder in the Cathe-dral, Osborne’sLook back in Anger and Pinter’sThe Homecoming. We will anal-yse the prose, verse and drama in these ground-breakingplays.(4sessions)Each Wednesday from 11 AugLeader: Andrew Caro

102EJ22THE FRENCH REVOLUTIONThe causes, catastrophes, charactersandconsequencesofthisworld-changingevent. (5 sessions)Alt.Wednesdaysfrom8SeptLeader:KateCaro

102EJ23GOVERNMENT - THE ECONOMY AND SOCIETY TODAYThisshortcoursewillexaminesomekeyproblems facingGovernment inAustraliatoday:highlevelsofemployment;popula-tion policy and immigration; the environ-ment; housing; health policy; education and public transport. (3 sessions)Alt. Wednesdays from 15 SeptLeader:HaroldLevien

102EJ24OSCAR WILDE’S FATHERSir William Wilde’s life was fascinating:oneoftriumphandtragedies.Asurgeon,statistician, archeologist, folklorist andauthor,whowithdrewfromsocietyafteranaccusationofsexualindiscretion.Wednesday 27 OctSpeaker:JulieAnnRobson

102EJ25STARS OF ASTRONOMYInancienttimesweknewoftherelation-ship between our earth and other bodies. Thisknowledgewaslostandonlyregainedaftertherenaissance.ThiscoursecoversfromBCEtoHalley.(2sessions)Wednesdays 10 and 17 Nov Speaker:PaulBarclay

102EJ26BIOGRAPHIES OF THOMAS JEFFERSON AND BEAUMARCHAISTwo important figures of the AmericanRevolutionWednesday 24 Nov Speaker:PaulBarclay

102EJ27CRITICAL PHILOSOPHY Howcan reasonproduceconcepts,ethi-cal and aesthetic principles? How doideasandvaluesevolve?Whatisbeing?How does meaning come about? Whatkind of entities are concepts? Can phi-losophyproducechange?Canphilosophy

change?Kant,Nietzche,Foucault,Heide-gger, Derrida, Bataille and Lyotard offeranswers. (8 sessions)Alt. Thursdays from 15 JulyLeader:NicoleHelmy

102EJ28PERSIAMore on ancient (and modern) Persia,especiallyZoroastrianism,foodandwon-derfulcarpets.(4sessions)Alt. Thursdays from 22 July Leader:HeatherBentley

102EJ29THE MACQUARIES AND THEIR FRIENDSA descendant ofMacquarie’s bodyguardwillgiveusfreshinsightsthroughlettersofthedayintothisremarkablecouple.(2 sessions)Thursdays 16 and 30 SeptSpeaker:JohnFlint

102EJ30HAFIZ, THE GREAT PERSIAN SUFI POETRevel in the rich, spiritual yet sensual worldandworksofOmarKhayyam’sfel-lowpoet,sobelovedofmanywesternwrit-ers,Brahams,QueenVictoriaandwhomGoethecalledthegreatestpoetofall.Thursday 14 OctSpeaker:HeatherBentley

102EJ31THE U.S. MID-TERM CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS IN 2010Therecentpassageofhealthcarelegisla-tion provides a new context in which the congressional mid-term elections will be conducted in 2010. Will the president’spartyloseseatsandcontroloftheHouseofRepresentatives?HowwilltheinfluenceofPresidentObamabeaffected.(2 sessions)Thursdays 28 Oct and 18 NovSpeaker:BillLevantrosser

102EJ32MEDIATION RATHER THAN LITIGATIONA problem solving approach in today’ssociety. Assisting separating and divorcing couples, families and others, which canlead to positive outcomes for the future.(2 sessions)Thursdays 4 and 11 NovSpeaker:JackieMeyerowitz


WAVERLEY COMMUNITY & SENIORS’ CENTRES 31-33SpringStreet(MillHill)BondiJunc-tion. Public transport buses 200, 313, 314, 316, 317, 333, 353, 355, 378, 380, 381, 400 and 410 or train to Bondi Junction

102EM01SPANISH INTERMEDIATEAn adequate knowledge of grammar,vocabulary and pronunciation is needed aswellasasenseofhumour.Each Wednesday from 7 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:AlyxWinston9365 4774

WOOLLAHRA SENIORS’ CLUBCnrQueenStandEdgecliffRdinGadenReserve.Streetparkingorbuses200,327, 389

102ES01SHORT STORY WRITING COURSEAlt. Tuesdays from 6 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:MaryMcCusker9387 3258

102ES02ITALIANThiscourseisconductedinItalianinclud-ing some advanced grammar rules.Alt. Thursdays from 8 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:IsabellaFranceschini93274276

102ES03ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS PLUSEach Tuesday from 6 July 1:00 - 3:00LeaderandBookings:ToniDorigo9387 4338

102ES04GERMAN INTERMEDIATEConversation, reading of selected text.BasicknowledgeofGermanessential.Each Friday from 9 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:LisaGerber9313 7668

102ES05KANT’S CRITIQUE OF PRACTICAL REASONWeshallexamineKant’sfamousattemptto base moral principles on pure reason.Alt. Thursdays from 15 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:MaxDeutscher92155436Mob:0407151002

MAROUBRA:BOWEN LIBRARYAnzacParade(Cnr.GaleStreet),Marou-braJunction.Buses353,400fromBondiJunction

102EB01DISCUSSION GROUPDoyoufeelaneedtovoiceyourpointofviewonallthingscurrent?Ifso,comeandjoinourfriendly,vocalgroup.Alt. Tuesdays from 13 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:JudyBanwell9664 2853

102EB02FILM DISCUSSIONDo you enjoy going to the movies andwouldyouliketoshareyouropinionswithothers?Adiscussionofacting,characters,plot and cinematography will be held on 1 or2nominatedmoviesafortnight.Alt. Tuesdays from 6 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:LynOliver9344 5875

PRIVATE HOMES102EH01BRONTE - BOOK GROUPEvery 1st Thursday of the month2:00 LeaderandBookings:JanetSculfer9387 2770

101EH02NORTH BONDI - BOOK GROUP Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 2:00 LeaderandBookings:PatriciaDunn9365 6896

92EH03ROSE BAY - BOOK GROUPEvery 1st Wednesday of the month 2:00 LeaderandBookings:SylviaBennett9371 5547

PADDINGTON:E J WARD COMMUNITY CENTRE189 Underwood Street, Paddington Public transport: buses 380 and 381, streetparking

102EW01FRENCH INTERMEDIATESome previous knowledge is required.Course covers basic grammar, reading, vocabulary and conversation.Alt. Mondays from 5 July 10:30 - 12:30 LeadersandBookings:AlbertandArlett Rousseau 9371 5725

102EW02FRENCH ADVANCEDThis isaninformaldiscussiongroup.Wechat,debatetopicalsubjects,readarticles,learn pronunciation and have fun whilebrushing up on our French with a Parisian presenter.Alt. Fridays from 9 July 10:30 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:SuzyBuchman9389 6553

102EW03FRENCH CONVERSATIONLively discussion group debating topical subjects.Each Thursday from 8 July 9:30 - 11:00 LeaderandBookings:DanniNeumann9498 5371

102EW04ITALIAN ADVANCEDDeveloping from a course for adults. Asolidgrammaticalfoundationisrequired.Each Thursday from 8 July 1:30 - 3:30.LeaderandBookings:FernandoBasili4751 6130

101EM02GERMAN - ADVANCEDGroup discussion, topics chosen by par-ticipants or provided by German textsAlt. Mondays from 12 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:LisaGerber9313 7668


ENDEAVOUR (SOUTHERN)Course Coordinator: Ted Watson 9527 3689

Enquiries NOT Bookings

CRONULLA SCHOOL OF ARTS A two storied building with three rooms in SurfRoad,Cronulla.Ashort,levelwalkfromthestation.

1. Ground Floor Supper Room

102SW01LIVES THROUGH STORY Weshallexplorehowwriters fromdiffer-entcountriesmakesenseoftheirworldinthe stories and novels theywrite.TheseincludewritersfromEgypt,England,Indo-nesia, New Zealand, Canada and IndiaandanOjibweNativeAmerican.Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month from 27 July 10:00 - 12:00 Leader:BronwynHaddock95285442Email:[email protected]:AnnieDostine95220821

102SW02EXPLORATIONS IN MUSIC A music appreciation course. A listen-ing experience covering various kindsofmusic fromearlyClassical,Romantic,Orchestral and Choral through to Jazzand Synthesizer - exploring differentcountries, themes or individual compos-ersfromarangeofdifferenteras.Detailedhandouts supplied. Come, enjoy and bechallenged. Second and Fourth Wednesdays of each month from 28 July 1:00 - 3:00 Leader: Sam Adams 9522 9386Bookings:DorothyMills95204072

2. Upstairs Activity Room

102SW03FRENCH FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS**(20) Acourseforthosewhohavedonesomerecentformalstudy(approx.40-50hours)and want to build on their vocabulary and grammar.Each Monday from 5 July 2:00 - 3:30 Leader: Diana Glenn 9523 9361Bookings:JanSutton95213131

102SW04RECORDER We are working through Recorder from the BeginningBook3.Alsoexercisesandother tunes and harmonies. We would

be particularly interested in anyone who wouldliketoplaytheTenor(somefinger-ing at Descant) or the Treble recorder.These instruments give the music morecolour.Ringmeifyouareinterested.Each Thursday from 1 July 12:45 - 2:00 LeaderandBookings:DorothySingleton9523 9134

102SW05PEN AND INK DRAWING Theideaistointroduceyoutopenandinkdrawing, sometimes adding a little wash. There aremany techniques used in thismedia, you will experiment with each one producingadramaticartwork.Beginnerswelcome.Alt. Fridays from 23 July 2:00 - 4:00 Dates may change. Contact leader for specific details. LeaderandBookings:BeverleyTheodore9532 1141Email: [email protected]

102SW06THE HISTORY OF CHINA AFTER 1949**(25) (5 sessions)Second and Fourth Thursdays of each month from 23 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader: Gwen Nay 9522 7736Bookings:BillNay95227736

3. Upstairs Theatrette

102SW07THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF SHAKESPEARE**(24) Our text this semester is Antony and Cleo-patra. We read aloud around the class cir-cleandthroughdiscussionclarifyanydif-ficulties.PleasebringtothefirstmeetingacopyofShakespeare’sAntony & Cleopa-tra with numbered lines. (5 sessions). Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month from 27 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:JeanSingleton-Turner95256084Email:[email protected]

102SW08PLAY READING**(20) This semester we will be reading In a Doll’s House and other Plays by HenryGibson.Pleasebringacopyoftheplaytothefirstclass.First and Third Thursdays of each month from 1 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader:MargaretKingston95231353

Email:[email protected]:MargaretRyan:95287608

102SW09THE MAGIC OF POETRY**(18) Explore,enjoyandbeinspiredbyour lit-erary heritage. The group will read anddiscuss selections from the works ofAustralian, UK, Irish and other interna-tionalpoets.Thepoemswillbeprovidedin class. Members will also be encour-agedtoprepareandpresent theworkofafavouritepoet.Second and Fourth Thursdays of each month from 22 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader:JackiHallahan95940214Email:[email protected]:TedWatson95273689Email:[email protected]

102SW10HISTORY OF ART Thiscourse takesa lookat theworksofartists over the centuries. Various mem-bersoftheclasswillpresentanartist.Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month from 27 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader:AlisonTaylor95315982Email: [email protected]:ValAlison95255947

102SW11GEMS OF THE SILVER SCREEN Films:current,fortiesandfiftiesperiods,allinDVDformat,willbesuppliedandshownbyBrianHarveyfromhiscollection. First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 6 July 9:30 - 12:00 approx.Leader:BrianHarvey95792207Bookings:DorothyMills95204072

102SW12ASPECTS OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY ApotpourriofAustralianhistorypresentedby some class members and occasional guestspeakers.Second and Fourth Mondays of each month from 26 July 1:00 - 3:00Leader:BarryHughes95206130Bookings:BerylDavis95242661


GYMEA COMMUNITY CENTRE38GymeaBayRoadGymea.ShortwalkfromGymeaStationtosmallparknearGymeaHotelorwalkthroughfromTalaraRoadwheresomeparkingmaybefound.

102SC01AUSTRALIA OUR LAND**(15)Using books and videos from the librarywe study and discuss the environmen-tal, geographical, historical and cultural aspectsofourwonderfulcountry.Each Wednesday from 21 July10:00 - 12:00Leader: Angela Balding 9524 2018Bookings:TrevorCampbell95256970

GYMEA COMMUNITY HALLAshortwalkfromGymeastationtorearofsmallparkbesidetheGymeaHotelorenterfromTalaraRoadwhereparkingmaybefound.

102SG01CREATIVE WRITING Anintroductiontothefunofself-expression.Alt. Mondays from 10 May 10:00 - 12:00Leader:FrankDavis95242661Bookings:EileenBald95235433

OATLEY LIBRARY26LetitiaSt.,Oatley.A10minwalkfromOatleyStation(continuepasttheclock)orlimitedstreetparking.

102SO01ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Focuses on speaking, writing, listeningandreadingItalianatsurvivallevelorbet-ter depending on the class. We explore grammar, literature, poetry, history, art, tourism, songs, opera themes, and reci-pes. Classes are in English and Italian

MIRANDA COMMUNITY CENTRE93KarimblaRoad,Miranda.AshortwalksouthfromMirandastationwithparkinginKarimblaorKioraRoadsorinMirandaFair.

102SA01AUSTRALIAN HISTORY DISCUSSION GROUP TalksonanytopicofAustralianhistory.Top-ics and talks chosenandgivenby group

MIRANDA FAIR TOWERS - CROSSROADS3rdFloorMirandaFairTowers.ParkinginMirandaFairorashortwalkfromthestation.

102SM01THE RISE AND FALL OF ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS**(20) Indepthstudyofancientcivilizationsfromearly Egypt, surrounding Empires and Mediterraneanstates.Each Tuesday from 20 July10:00 - 12:00Leader: Elsie Barraclough 9529 7759Bookings:ColleenBracken95236570

102SM02WORLD HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENTS**(13) This is a discussion group. All mem-bers are entitled to participate by doing researchonagreedtopicsandtakingpartin group discussions.Each Thursday from 22 July10:00 - 12:00Leader: Barbara Foran 9523 5410 Bookings:YvonneMunz95441122

102SW13ARMCHAIR TRAVELLERS Come and share travel stories and lifeexperiences.First and Third Wednesdays of each month from 21 July 10:00 - 12:00Leaders:MarySmall95229917andFrankDanielEmail: [email protected] Bookings:MollyTitmuss95251085

102SW14OPERA IN CRONULLA Besurprised!Cometoseewhatever’son-operasyoulike,thoseyouhaven’tseenandeventhoseyouthinkarenottoyourtaste. Read about them, give your opin-ionandenjoyapleasantcoupleofhoursviewingwith likemindedpeople inaverysuitable,comfortablevenue.First Monday of each month from5 July 1:00 - 3.30 LeaderandBookings:DorothySingleton9523 9134

102SW15SHAKESPEARIANA ON SCREEN Screenings relating to Shakespeare’splays, some light-hearted, some serious, followed by brief discussion. First willbeTimSupple’s2003TVfilmversionofTwelfth Night: with David Troughton asSir Toby Belch andMichaelMaloney asMalvolio.(3sessions)Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month from 26 Oct 1:30 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:JeanSingleton-Turner95256084Email:[email protected]

102SW16THE BBC AND CHAUCER This course explores four of Chaucer’slesser known stories in The Canterbury Tales. The tales will be read in ModernEnglish using excerpts in Olde English. Further, the text will be supported with filmic interpretation from BBC. Cost ofphotocopying $5. (4 sessions) First and Third Thursdays of each month from 16 Sept 10:00 - 12:00.LeaderandBookings:CoralHesford9543 0809Email:[email protected]

102SG02MIDDLE EASTERN DANCING Theoldestdanceformforwomenexplored and expressed to traditional music.Agreatwaytokeepfitandhavefun.Ifyoucanwalkyoucandance.Each Monday from 5 July 1:30 - 3:00 LeaderandBookings:Faye Green 9521 6575 Email: [email protected]

102SG03DRAWING**(20) Explore the art of drawing using variousmediums - pencil, charcoal, pastel, pen and wash, water colour pencils. Visits to Art Galleries also. Each Tuesday from 20 July 1:00 - 3:00Leader: Joan Bruel 9525 5334Bookings:BevOwen95271994Email: [email protected]

102SG04DISCOVERING ART Thisclasswilldiscussthedifferentaspectsofart.Youcanparticipatebygivingashorttalkorjustbeagoodlistenerinarelaxedfriendlyatmosphere.First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 27 July 10:15 - 12:15 LeaderandBookings:JudyMeredith9528 8730

members who are prepared to do so. First and Third Wednesdays of each month from 21 July 1:30 - 3:30Leader:JaniceMartin95253868Bookings:ElizabethDonovan95249488

102SA02PATHWAYS TO THE GODS Thisyearwewillbeginthefourthsectionofourjourneythroughreligioninhistory:theperiodofAncientGreeceandRomeuptotheendofthemiddleages.Theartswillplayamajorpartinthis,aswillthemystery religions and philosophy.Each Wednesday from 14 July10:30 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:JacquesGoldman95186741


PRIVATE HOMES102SH01ASPECTS OF ARCHAEOLOGY (Gymea)**(13) Usingbooks,DVD’sandVCR’savarietyofculturesarestudiedforexampleMayan,Indian etc.When appropriate exhibitionsareavailableattheMuseum,PowerhouseMuseumetcweattendin lieuofameet-ing.First and Third Fridays of each month from 6 Aug 2:00 - 4:00Leader: Pat Campbell Bookings:TrevorCampbell95256970

102SH02FRENCH INTERMEDIATE (Carss Park)**(18) Covers grammar, vocabulary listening and conversation.Usewill bemadeof audioand videotapes, supplemented by written texts. Each Monday from 19 July10:00 - 12:00 Leader: Jan Williams 9546 1814Bookings:DenisMiller95233627

102SH03FRENCH CONVERSATION (Carss Park)**(18) A small group participates in French con-versationoveracupoftea.Each Monday from 19 July12:00 - 1:00. Leader: Jan Williams 9546 1814Bookings:DenisMiller95233627

102SH04GERMAN ADVANCED (Sans Souci)**(8) Theapproachiscommunicative,support-ed by scripted audio tapes and authentic written materials.Prerequisites: Successful completion ofHSC,LCGermanorequivalent;otherwisenearnativespeakercompetence.Each Friday from 23 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader: June Swan 9150 5615 Bookings:BarbaraPope95297737

102SH05BOOK BANTER (Caringbah)**(12) Eachmonthwereadabookchosenbyour members. We discuss the author, the plot and the characters. First Friday of each month from2 July 1:30 - 2:30LeaderandBookings:VickiHann9540 4550 Email:[email protected]

OUTDOOR COURSES102SX02WALKING IN SYDNEY AND SURROUNDS**(30) Easy to medium walks around Sydneyand nearby areas.Amixture of city andbushwalksincludinglesserknownones.Alt. Fridays from 2 July 9:30 approx. Leader:MichaelPiper95891515Email:[email protected]:BrendaPiper95891515

102SX03WALKING AROUND SYDNEY AvarietyofwalksaroundallareasofSydneyandsurroundsrangingfrommediumleveltoeasierbushwalks,trackandstreetwalks,goingtobeautifulandinterestingplacesaccessibleonfoot,whilstenjoyinggoodcompanyintheoutdoors.WalkinginmanydifferentpartsofSydney,wewelcomemembersfromallU3Aregionstocomeandjoinus.Alt. Fridays from 9 July Various loca-tions and times as per programme. Leader: Leon Brown 9557 5211Mobile0427219047Email: [email protected]:Audrey Thompson 9570 4113Barbara Westgarth 9412 2972Email: [email protected]

102SH06DISCUSSION OF CURRENT AFFAIRS AND GROUP SOLVING OF CROSSWORD PUZZLES (Blakehurst) Come along and join us for a relaxingafternoon.Wewill lookatapot-pourriofideas involving voluntary individual mem-ber participation with emphasis on com-municationand fun.Any topicatallmaybe discussed - no subject is taboo. Wewillsolveonepuzzle togetherbefore thediscussion.First and Third Sundays of each month from 4 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader: Nan Bennett 9546 5401. Email:[email protected]:CeliaChrimes95200923

102SH07GARDENING - HARVESTING THE SUBURBS (Carss Park)**(8) Group meets to share experiences (suc-cessesand failures).Topics includeseedraising, transplanting, permaculture, organ-ics, herbs, companion planting and prun-ing. First and Third Saturdays of each month from 7 Aug 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:JanWilliams9546 1814

102SH08CLASSICS FOR BEGINNERS (Cronulla)**(8) Learn a little about a composer and his music -adifferentoneeachmonth.Youcan either do some active listening or dreamawaylookingoutatShelleyBeach-thesky,thetreesandthesea.First Sunday of each month from4 July 10:30 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:DorothySingleton9523 9134

SOUTH HURSTVILLE LIBRARY1AllenStreet,SouthHurstville.Buses970or972fromHurstvilleorMirandastations.

102SL01DISCUSSION GROUP**(16) Ourfriendlygroupenjoysstimulatingandseriousdiscussiononcurrentaffairsandavarietyofsubjects.Thereiscontroversy, reminiscing and usually lots oflaughter.Each Monday from 19 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:BettyBuchanan9580 1366

depending on the topic and the class. Each Thursday from 29 July10:00 - 11:30LeaderandBookings:JohnDellaTorre9570 3332

102SO02BEGINNERS ART Ifyouhavealwayswantedtodabbleinartand never had the opportunity then this maybethecourseforyouasnopreviousexperience is required.Coursematerialsadvisedinfirstlesson.Each Wednesday from 21 July2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:NoeleneSmith9544 7642.

102SO03CALLIGRAPHY** (10) Thisisapracticalcoursewherestudentsstudy the history and development ofwestern calligraphy since Roman times and complete relevant exercises.Each Wednesday from 21 July10:30 - 12:30Leader:HelenWarren55882484Email: [email protected]:BettyJukes95805314


SUTHERLAND LIBRARYCommittee room, Sutherland library, Belmont Street, Sutherland

102SS01CRIME LITERATURE**(20)Emphasisisontopqualityauthorsofbothfictionandnon-fictionbooks.Allmembershave the opportunity to contribute their opinionduringthisenjoyableandrelaxedgathering. First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 20 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader:YvonneCrawford95230501Email:[email protected]:MargaretMcGilchrist9588 5536

YOWIE BAY:WATERBROOK LIFESTYLE RESORT19WyrallaRoad,YowieBay.AlongwalkfromMirandaStation,ampleparkingalongstreet.

102SY01MUSIC FOR PLEASURE: THE CLASSICAL ROMANTICS The200yearsfrom1750to1950sawgreat changes in music composition. Pleasant listening continues with explorationofthisperiod.Newmemberswelcome. First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 20 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:MavisSourry9525 4160Email: [email protected]:JackiHallahan95940214Email:[email protected]

HURSTVILLE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY7-11TheAvenue,Level4.Carparknextdoor with access to lift. 10 minute walkfromHurstvilleStation.

102SB01DISCUSSION GROUP Wouldyouenjoysharingandexchangingvariousideas?Weexploreasubjectcho-sen by the group as well as spontaneous individual contributions.First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 20 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:DorothyClarke9528 7259

102SB02VIEWS OF THE UNIVERSE Areviewof theUniversethroughhistory,startingwiththeAncientGreekviewofanearth centered Universe. Next is the Sun-centered arrangement of the 16th and17th centuries. In the 19th century, TheMilkyWaywasconsideredtobetheUni-verse. In the20thcentury,TheBigBangTheorywithanexpandingUniverse,dom-inated discussions. Scientists discussed will include Aristotle, Copernicus, Newton, EinsteinandHubble.(4sessions)Each Wednesday from 21 July1:00 - 3:00LeaderandBookings:CliveMathews9150 4343

102SL02AWARD WINNING NOVELS**(15) Thiscoursewilllookataselection(chosenbygroup)ofbookswhichhavewonaliteraryawardsuchastheManBookerorMilesFranklin.TheGroupwillbe seen as a discussion group (not a lecture). First Wednesday of each month from 21 July 10:30 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:PatCopping9529 6791 Email: [email protected]


GREATER WESTERN

PARRAMATTA SLLCOld Council Chambers, Civic Place, Parramatta.

102GS01 WRITING IS FUNA happy non-competitive environment in which to express yourself in writing.Beginners most welcome.Alt. Tuesdays from 6 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:KathHollins9631 3897

102GS02BOOK OF THE MONTHDiscussion group with limited vacancies. Share the experience, expand your under-standingandenjoytheprocess.Each 4th Monday from 26 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:RosemarieZuther9636 4675

102GS03 EXPLORING AUSTRALIA’S HISTORYAn informal class in which everyone isencouragedtoparticipate.Themanyfac-tors of Australian History are discussedandguestspeakersareencouraged.Alt. Tuesdays from 13 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:ShirleyMcLeod9831 5639

102GS04 GROWING YOUR FAMILY TREEInterested in your family history? Join afriendly,helpfulgroupallengagedindig-ging up their ancestors. Alt. Tuesdays from 13 July 1:00 - 3:00LeaderandBookings:JohnMcGlinn9635 4020

102GS05 ENGLISH CONVERSATIONBecome more confident. Practice yourEnglishwithafriendlygroupofpeople.Alt. Mondays from 12 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:LornaClayton9630 7636

102GS06 MY WORDLovetheEnglishlanguage?Wonderhowour idiosyncratic sayings came about and

Course Coordinator: June Keith 9621 [email protected]

Enquiries NOT Bookingswhatsomeofthosepeculiarwordsmean?Come along to expand your knowledgeandwrite creatively in an enjoyable andeasy-going environment.Alt. Wednesdays from 14 July1:00 - 3:00LeaderandBookings:PamEvans9636 2766

102GS07 BRUSH UP YOUR SCRABBLEScrabble enthusiasts will be attracted by theprospectofplayinganewmiscellanyof opponents. The less experienced willfindmoreopportunitiestoimprove.Alt. Fridays from 2 July 1:30 - 3:30 LeaderandBookings:DorotheaRatcliffe9637 9639

102GS08 SCIENCE MATTERS Discuss interesting topics (people, discov-eries,ideasetc)fromtheworldofscience,both past and present, supported by vid-eos where available.Alt. Tuesdays from 6 July 1:00 - 3:00LeaderandBookings:DickHayhoe9659 3725

102GS09 MANDARINThis course is intended for the 3rd agepeople who want to learn Mandarin. BymeansoflearningChinesecharactersandsentences using alphabetic transliteration.Alt. Mondays from 5 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader:YingMeiZhangBookings:YingMeiZhang96358798orNicole Liu 9311 2480

102GS10 THRILLERS AND MYSTERIESJoin a monthly book-reading group forthosewhoreadforentertainmentandlove“whodunits”.Weeachtaketurnsinselect-ingtwoauthorsforthefollowingmonth.Second Monday of each month from 12 July 1:00 - 3:00 LeaderandBookings:DorothyJohnson9621 2389

102GS11 CALLIGRAPHY **(15)Learn“beautifulwriting”anddiscoveryourartist within. No experience or talent nec-essary.Alt. Thursdays from 1 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:GeorgieTuck9626 1334

102GS12 THIS ENGLISH REALM - THE VICTORIANSWe will discuss Victorian England and the lifeandtimesofQueenVictoria,aremark-ableQueen.Alt. Fridays from 9 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:MikeGoodwin9671 2284 Email:[email protected]

102GS13 DISCUSSION GROUP **(20)Haveyoursay.Thisdiscussiongroupwilldiscuss topical current affairs and socialissues in an open forum. No subject istaboo. All members are welcome to have their say.Fridays 2 and 16 July, 13 Aug, 10 and 24 Sept, 8 Oct, 19 Nov 10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:MikeGoodwin9671 2284Email:[email protected]

102GS14 FUN WITH ALGEBRA Algebra is used every day but to many remains a complete mystery. Discover that algebra is not a mystery but a very powerfulmathematicaltool.Sessionswillconcentrate on practical applications ofalgebra, showing you how to save workandsimplifyproblems.Alt. Thursdays from 8 July 1:00 - 3:00 LeaderandBookings:DickyHodge9638 3549 Email:[email protected]

102GS15BEATRIX POTTER - THE LIFE OF A VICTORIAN GENIUS**(18) WewilllookatBeatrix’sfamily,thecountry-side localities in England and Scotland that influencedher inherprogression throughthestagesofchildhood,aninquisitiveteen-ager, a scientist, author, rural estate man-agerandapioneerenvironmentalist.Therewill be opportunities to share in group dis-cussionsandenjoyherstories.Alt. Thursdays from 1 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:BarryHanlon9872 2914

102GS16 ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS AND TRAVELLERS**(12) For peoplewishing to learn basic Italianwithfocusonreading,speakingandwrit-


GUILDFORD:HEWITT HOUSECornerofGuildfordandByronRoads,Guildford.

102GN01 WRITING CREATIVELYLearntheskillsoftransformingexperiencesinto prose and poetry, and share the results

PRIVATE HOMES102GH01 AVIATION HISTORY (Carlingford)Join a discussion group dealing with aspectsofaviationhistory:Australiaandworld-wide.Alt. Thursdays from 1 July 1:30 - 3:30 LeaderandBookings:BryanClayton9871 5203

102GH02 BRIDGE FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS (North Parramatta)Ifyouarereallyseriousaboutbridge,thenthisisprobablytheclassforyou.Alt. Wednesdays from 14 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:LizSobolewski9630 7592

102GH03 LET’S TALK ABOUT THEM (Merrylands West)**(9)Informal discussion about the activi-ties andpersonalities of yesterday’s andtoday’s prominent people, including roy-alty; outstanding contributors to the world scene and people in the news forwhat-ever reason.Alt. Wednesdays from 14 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:BevCockburn9635 7802

102GH04 MUSIC AND OTHER JOYFUL NOISES (Carlingford)Class members are invited to bring their own choice of music (tapes, CD’s etc.)andperhapstalkaboutthereasonfortheirchoice, be it personal or about the com-positionormusician.Anykindofmusiciswelcome,includingmusicaljokes.Friday 30 July then the last Friday of each month 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:JanetClayton9871 5203

102GH05 EXPLORING THE PAST (Merrylands West)**(9)Video clips and discussion about vari-ousfamouspeopleandeventsofhistoricimportancefromthepast.Alt. Thursdays from 1 July 10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:BevCockburn9635 7802

102GH06 ANYONE FOR MURDER (Merrylands West)**(9)Participants will be offered a selection ofDVD’sandvideosofmurdermysteriesfea-

AUBURN RSL33 Northumberland Road, Auburn.

102GA01 COLONIAL PIONEERS, PRISONERS AND PLACESThisinformalclassseekstounderstandhowAustralia developed, the people involved in thisprocessandalsotoenjoythecontribu-tionsofothermembersofthegroup.Alt. Mondays from 5 July 1:30 - 3:30LeaderandBookings:ShirleyMcLeod9831 5639

BLACKTOWN WESTPOINT4th Floor, up Alpha Street Ramp. 4 hours parkingavailablewithSeniorsCard.

102GB01 TAI CHITai Chi has been said to relieve stress,arthritis and blood pressure. Assist in the mobilityofmindandbody.Aidbloodcircu-lation and muscle toning. Beginners, inter-mediate and advanced classesEach Tuesday from 20 July 12:45 - 3:00LeaderandBookings:Pearl96243745

102GB02 UPSTAGING AGEING**(12)DiscussionGroup.EnjoyingtheThirdAgeandproudofit.Fortheyoungatheart.Alt. Fridays from 2 July 10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:JeanOliver9831 2393

ing. We will cover some history and cul-ture of Italy. No textbook required. Pho-tocopiedsetof lessonsatminimumcostper person supplied. An Italian/Englishdictionarywouldbehelpful.Alt. Thursdays from 8 July10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:JohnDuranti9873 1363 Email:[email protected]

102GS17 BIRDS OF SYDNEY Over 300 species of birds have beenrecorded in Sydney (County of Cumber-land).Wecoverthevarietyofbirdsfoundinhomegardens,localandNationalParksand around waterways. Species, behav-iour and life patterns are identified withvisual and audio illustration.Friday 30 July 10:00 - 12:00 Speaker:JohnDurantiBookings:JuneKeith96211215Email:[email protected]

102GS18 FIRE SAFETY IN THE HOME Didyouknowthat53%ofallfiresstartinthekitchen?Aseniorfirefighterwilltellushowtoreducetheriskoffireoccurringinyour home, what to do in an emergency, and how to protect the home using smokealarms,extinguishersandfireblankets.Friday 27 Aug 10:00 - 12:00 Speaker:MelanieRebaneBookings:JuneKeith96211215Email:[email protected]

102GS19 THE BERLIN WALL BEFORE AND AFTER THE FALL1. Before:Thistalklooksattheprocessofpeople movements and tactics in East Ger-many, which eventually brought the wall down between East and West Germany in October1989.ItalsodescribesthesociallifeofpeoplelivingintheGDRbeforethefallandthefirstdaysafter.2. After:Media reports outsideGermanylefttheimpressionthateveryoneinGerma-nywashappynow.Thistalkdescribesfromrather a private view the changes to private lives of East Germans, plus increasinglymixed feelingsof “Ossies”and “Wessies”-EastandWestGermans,about the fall.Finally, the situation in 2010. (2 sessions)Fridays 22 Oct and 5 Nov 10:00 - 12:00 Speaker:AngelikaLangeBookings:JuneKeith96211215Email:[email protected]

turingwell-knownfictionalsleuthssuchasFrost,Morse,Colombo,Barnaby,MissMar-ple,HerculePoirotandJessicaFletcher.Alt. Wednesdays from 7 July10:00 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:BevCockburn9635 7802

102GH07 BRUSH UP YOUR CHESS (Carlingford)For all those who have played and love chess.Alt. Fridays from 9 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:DorotheaRatcliffe9637 9639

102GH08 DESK TOP FLYING FOR SENIORS (Telopea)**(12)Withminimalcostyoucan installaflightsimulator in your home computer and soon learn to fly and navigate from air-portsallaroundtheworld,enjoythescen-ery and fly all types of aircraft from theWright Flyer to a 747. Venue 200 metres fromTelopeaRailwayStation.Alt. Fridays from 9 July 1:30 - 3:30LeaderandBookings:KeithManwaring9872 2907

inafriendlysupportiveenvironment.Alt. Wednesdays from 14 July1:30 - 3:30LeaderandBookings:LornaClayton9630 7636


BLACKTOWN CITY LIBRARYStudyRoom,CornerofAlphaStreet&Flushcombe Road.

102GB01 FAMILY TREE MYSTERIES SOLVED**(10)Thiscourseistohelpyoudiscoveryourfam-ilytreeandsolvesomeofthemysteries.Alt. Tuesdays from 20 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:JuliePerrim9671 3747

TOONGABBIE:ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH HALLAureliaStreet,Toongabbie.Closetostation,parkingavailableonsite.

102GT01 PUT IT IN WRITINGCreativewritingclassesinafriendly,non-competitiveenvironment,offeringencour-agementtoanyonewantingtowrite.That“something” which is spinning round in your head - write it down. All you need is a willingness to participate and an exercise bookandpen.Alt. Mondays from 5 July 1:30 - 3:30LeaderandBookings:KathHollins9631 3897

102GT02 MAH JONG (WESTERN STYLE)Learn to play and practice, playing in a friendlyatmosphere.Alt. Mondays from 12 July 1:00 - 3:30Leader:WynsomeClarke.Bookings:WynsomeClarke98022269MayMoreau96318374

GRANVILLE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE3AMemorialDrive,Granville.Parkingatrear.Veryshortwalktobusandrailtransport.

102GY01 BECOME A BETTER PHOTOGRAPHERLiketounderstandthefeaturesofyourcam-eraand learn to takegreatphotographs?Thenthisisthecourseforyou.Learnaboutallaspectsofphotographyandgetanalysisof your practical work. Suitable for eitherdigitalorfilmcameras,notmobilephones.Bring your camera with you!Each Tuesday from 20 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:JohnSamphier9788 1922Email: [email protected]

ROUSE HILL TOWN CENTRECnr.WindsorRoadandWhiteHartDrive,RouseHill

102GR01 OUT AND ABOUT - ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENTOrganised social outings to the theatre, movies, galleries and community events throughout the semester.LeadersandBookings:AnnSmith 0407078038andMary-LouiseSlattery9891 1085

102GB03 FUN AND GAMESA light-hearted course to stretch your mind, playing scrabble and other games inafriendlyatmosphere.Alt. Fridays from 9 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:NormaFergusson9622 8580

102GB04 JAPANESE FOR BEGINNERSHands-onspeaking,listening,readingandwriting, for beginners with some knowl-edgeofJapanese.Alt. Tuesdays from 6 July 10:30 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:GeorgieTuck9626 1334

102GB05 POETRY/PROSE FOR EVERYONE**(15)Bringyourpoemsorprosetoread,orjustrelax and listen to the reading of estab-lishedauthors,ormembersownwork.Alt. Thursdays from 8 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:NormaFergusson9622 8580

102GB06 AUSTRALIAN HISTORY - THE COLONIAL WOMEN OF AUSTRALIAWe will discuss the famous and not sofamous remarkable women of ColonialAustralia.Alt. Thursdays from 1 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:MikeGoodwin9671 2284Email:[email protected]

102GB07 UPSTAGING AGEING - AGAIN**(12)DiscussionGroup.EnjoyingtheThirdAgeandproudofit.Fortheyoungatheart.Alt. Wednesdays from 21 July10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:JeanOliver9831 2393

102GB08SHARPEN SKILLS AND POLISH PROSE Would be writers learn the art, and prog-resswithskillandpolish.We lookat thedisciplines,toolsandgenresofwriting.Alt. Tuesdays from 27 July 10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:BerylKirkwood9626 9600

The following courses to be held in the James Cusack Room, Level 2, Community Centre

102GR02 BOOK FEAST - MONTHLY BOOK CLUBComealongandshareyourloveofread-ing.Fictionornon-fiction.Second Tuesday of each month from 10 Aug 10:30 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:SandraLagemann9629 7047

102GR03 THE JOY OF MUSICIfyouenjoymusic,musicals,theclassicsorcontemporarystylesofmusicthisclassisforyou.Tune in and critique music, composersand much more.Third Tuesday of each month from20 July 10:30 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:MichelleTubman8883 3511

102GR04 PHILOSOPHY - LEARNING CIRCLES“Letnoonedelaythestudyofphilosophywhen young, nor weary of it when old”(Epicurus BC 341 - 271) Are you curi-ousandenjoystimulatingdiscussionandlearning?Ifso,thenjointhisclass.Fourth Tuesday of each month from27 July 10:30 - 12:30Leader: Ann SmithBookings:AnnSmith0407078038Linda Leggott 8824 3837

102GR05 CREATIVE HANDS - SEWING Do you enjoy any aspect of handcraft -including sewing, embroidery, patchworkanddressmaking?Thencomealongandenjoytimewithallthecreativepeople.Youcanworkonyourownprojectand/orpar-ticipateinajointproject.Each Thursday from 22 July10:30 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:Wendy96791660


HARBOURSIDE NORTHCourse Coordinator: Kathy Vern-Barnett 9427 6309

Email: [email protected] NOT Bookings

CHATSWOOD:DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE 7VictorStreet,Chatswood.3-hourfreeparkingatWestfieldcarparkopposite.Publictransport-shortwalkfromChatswood bus and train interchange.Venue Coordinator: Kathy Vern-Barnett 9427 6309Email: [email protected]

102HD01STARS OF ASTRONOMYMore than 2000 years agomen alreadyknewabout therelationshipbetweenourearth and other heavenly bodies. Theknowledgewaslostandthenrediscoveredafter the Renaissance. These lecturestracethatjourneyfromBCtoHalley.(2 sessions)Each Monday from 12 July 1:30 - 3:30 Leader: Paul BarclayBookings:AnnikaTults98823669

102HD02THE ORIENTAL CONCEPT OF SPIRITUALITY**(20) Marimil has travelled world-wide teach-travelled world-wide teach- world-wide teach-ingTaiChi–QiGong.Shewillexplainthe“MovementsoftheFiveSeasons”-the5PhasesQiGong -expressed through theOriental concept of “Creation SpiritualityandLife”.Monday 26 July 10:00 - 12:00Speaker:MarimilLobregatBookings: KathyVern-Barnett94276309

102HD03DEVELOPMENT OF EUROPEAN GARDENS In this series, we look at the Europeanstyle of gardens that have evolved overthe last 2000 years. We will see how many oftheideasdevelopedhundredsofyearsago are still in vogue today. (8 sessions)Each Monday from 9 Aug 10:30 - 12:30Leader:RosemaryMcCollBookings:MollyJeavons99295170

102HD04 ANCIENT SHIPSWehaveallheardstoriesofearlyMediterraneantravellers,theArgonauts,Theseus,theOdysseyandtheAeneas.

LatercameHannibal,CarthageandRomanscommandingthesea.Howdidtheytravelbysea?Whatdidtheirshipslooklikeandhowweretheybuilt?Thisserieswilldealwiththesesubjects.(4 sessions)Each Monday from 9 Aug 1:30 - 3:30Leader:KeithWinsorBookings:JoyMartin98886465

102HD05GOLD THE MAGICAL METALGold is reputed to have driven men mad. Whyhasitsuchallure?Wheredoesitcomefrom?Whatisitsfuture?Theserieswillcoverthescientificandtechnicalpropertiesofgold,anditsimportanceinhistory,artandmodernfinance.(5 sessions)Each Monday from 11 Oct 10:30 - 12:30Leader: Angela JonesBookings:MargotMartin99972526

102HD06ON APOLLO’S CHARIOTS FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON See theApolloMoon landings and hearabout the structured approach by the US which enabled these landings to occur. We coverthehistoryoftheUSspaceprogramfrom inception to Moon landings, Presi-dentKennedy’srole,theearlyfailuresandeventualsuccesses.Greatarchivalfilmofactual missions.Monday 15 Nov 1:30 - 3:30Speaker:AustinMackBookings: KathyVern-Barnett94276309

102HD07PHENOMENOLOGY: PHILOSOPHY WITH A DIFFERENCE Phenomenology,developedbyHusserls,is philosophy as a rigorous science. Itexamines the formation of concepts, thelife-worldandtime.HeideggerandSartreapplied the method to existence, Levinas toethicsandMerleau-Pontytoperception.Barbarasiscurrentlyworkingonphenom-enologyoflife.(8sessions)Alt. Tuesdays from 6 July 10:30 - 12:30Leader:NicoleHelmyBookings:JohnStone94113447

102HD08HAVE CAPITALISM AND SOCIALISM/COMMUNISM FAILED? The course will define and survey theirrespective historical records, principally in the West and Russia/China, over the past

200yearsorso.Themajorquestionsare:Has each system failed?Dowe need anewglobaleconomicsystem for the21st century?(6sessions)Each Tuesday from 6 July 1:30 - 3:30Leader: John DrabbleBookings:JanHeath94197336

102HD09MUSIC MATTERSTheprogramscoverartistandcomposerprofiles together with musical ideas andthemes. Learn about the well-loved, meet new composers and performers andhear interestingstories fromtheworldofmusic and musicians. Come along and be guidedthroughcolourful timesandenjoygreat classical music. (6 sessions)Alt. Tuesdays from 7 Aug 10:30 - 12:30Leader: Paul ButlerBookings:MayaVarga99048520

102HD10THE OCEANS AND MANWith the oceans covering about 70% oftheearth’ssurfaceandservingasaheatstorage mechanism, their influence onworldclimatesandmankindingeneralisprofound.This course looks at theman/ocean interaction. (3 sessions)Each Wednesday from 4 Aug10:30 - 12:30Leader:IanNicolBookings:BarbaraEllis94163071

102HD11DENTISTRY FOR THE U3A GENERATION More people are retaining their teethfor longer. This can mean onerous andexpensive ongoing care. This coursecovers options available which can help peopledeterminethebestcoursefortheirfuturetreatment.Wednesday 18 Aug 1:30 - 3:30Speaker:YvonneVidovicBookings:JoyMartin98886465

102HD12NUTRITION FOR HEALTHY GRANDCHILDREN Many topicsare covered fromgrandpar-ents influence on breastfeeding, infantfeeding, feeding fussy toddlers, primaryschoollunches,afterschoolsnacks,peerpressure,effectofTVondietanddoteen-agersneedlargerservingsthanadults?Wednesday 1 Sept 10:30 - 12:30Speaker:HarrietHromasBookings:NancyBrogan99544789(before20Juneandafter28June)


MOSMAN ART GALLERYCornerofMyahgahRoadandShortSt,Mosman(oppositeAlanBorderOval)Venue Coordinator: Eve Klein 9969 7994All courses at the Art Gallery are from 10:30 - 12:30

102HD13THE NOBEL PRIZEWhowasAlfred Nobel and why are theprizesheestablishedsoprestigious?Thiscoursewilltracethestoryofthemanandtheprizeanddescribetheworkofsomeofthe winners. (4 sessions)Each Wednesday from 8 Sept10:30 - 12:30Leader: Penny BishopBookings:JimWatson94173087

102HD14EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT LITERACY BUT WERE NOT ABOUT TO ASKWediscussthecomponentsofliteracy,whysomepeoplehavedifficultywiththemandhowwecanovercomesomeofthesedifficulties.(2sessions)Each Wednesday from 6 Oct10:30 - 12:30Leader:YolaCenterBookings:KlaraStein94985300

102HD15ANCIENT PERSIAThefascinatingpre-Islamiccultureof theglorious Achaemenid dynasty, around 500 BCE, famous for Cyrus, Darius, Xerxes,Esther,carpets,theMagi,andfragrances.Preparetobeamazed.(6sessions)Each Wednesday from 20 Oct10:30 - 12:30Leader:HeatherBentleyBookings:RobinButlin91443736

102HD16DISCUSSION GROUPWe discuss topics that are both serious and not so serious and encourage fullparticipation.Alt. Thursdays from 8 July10:00 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:MargaretThomason94888960

102HD17MACQUARIE DICTIONARY AS A RECORD OF AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH Wewillconsidertheinformationprovidedin a dictionary and what it tells us about ourownparticularvarietyofEnglish.Wecan compare this with other Englishes. Then,thehistoryofAustralianslangfromits convict origins to its contemporary American-influencedstate.Thursday 23 Sept 10:30 - 12:30Speaker:SusanButlerBookings:MargaretUrquhart94118501

102HD18THE LEGAL AND THE ILLEGALWeallwanttoknowourlegalrights-whattodowhen there isa legaldispute.Thistalkgivesusan insight intoour rights ina legalsituation. Italsogivesanhistoriclookintotheoriginofourrights.Thursday 7 Oct 10:30 - 12:30Speaker:PhilipTwiggBookings:KathyVern-Barnett94276309

102HD19TOUR OF SYDNEY TOWN HALL **(30)SeeEventsForAllsectionforfulldetails.Friday 6 Aug commences 10:30Leader:KieranTongeBookings:ValiaLinklater94381916

102HD20A BRIEF HISTORY OF WESTERN COSMOLOGY The remarkable story of our evolvingunderstandingoftheuniverse:thespecu-lations, intuitions, disastrous wrong turns, brilliant insights, obsessions, misunder-standings, frustrations and interactionswithotherscientificandculturaldevelop-ments. The focus is on those involved,including Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Newton, Einstein andHubble.(5sessions)Each Friday from 27 Aug 10:30 - 12:30Leader:EdwinMorrisBookings:LynetteBrady99583577

102HD21VLAD DRACULA (THE IMPALER) AND RASPUTIN Biographies of twomenwhose lives areshrouded on myths and legends. We pres-ent what is factually known about thesefascinatingfigures.Friday 22 Oct 10:30 - 12:30Speaker:PaulBarclayBookings:AnnikaTults98823669

102HD22WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT ALFIE?Apersonal lookat themedia inAustraliaandoverseas,past,presentandfuture.Friday 5 Nov 10:30 - 12:30Speaker:ChristopherSchofieldBookings:ColleenKelly99056680

102HD23THE FLAT EARTH SOCIETY - GULLIBILITY Why do some people persist in clinging to a totally discredited belief despite thestrongest evidence to the contrary?Thisis a lighthearted examination of humancredulity both overseas and right here in Sydney.Friday 12 Nov 10:30 - 12:30Speaker:PaulBarclayBookings:AnnikaTults98823669

102HA01MONDAYS IN MOSMANAseriesofseparatepresentationsonsub-jectsofgeneralinterest.No bookings required.

1. The Macquaries And FriendsIllustratedwith letterswritten at the timeandcomprehensiveresearchof the livesof Governor Lachlan Macquarie and hiswife Elizabeth during a turbulent time inAustralia’shistoryfrom1810to1822.(2 sessions)Mondays 5 and 12 JulySpeaker:JohnFlint

Please note there are no sessions on 19 and 26 July

2. A Tale Of Two GardensA pictorial depiction and description ofKew Gardens, London and KeukenhoffGardens,Holland.Monday 2 AugSpeaker:LynMorehen

3. A Perspective On Australian GardensA pictorial depiction and description.Monday 9 AugSpeaker:LynMorehen

4. Medicines And You; The Energy To ChangeAdviceandinformationontheabovetopics.Monday 16 AugSpeakerfromC.O.T.A.(CounciloftheAgeing)

5. The Japanese Submarine Campaign Of 1942Bytheauthorof thebookJapanese Sub Raiders.Monday 23 AugSpeaker:SteveCarruthers

6. The Growth Of The Written LanguageA visual presentation examining the spread ofthealphabetfromsimplifiedpicturestowrittenlanguageandthegrowthofdigitaltechnologies.Monday 30 AugSpeaker:JennyToynbeeWilson

7. Signs Of IdentityA series of images explore how indicat-ing a sense of identity has been crucialto individuals and groups in society. From ancient history until today visual marksindicate individuality and a place and role in a group.Monday 6 SeptSpeaker:JennyToynbeeWilson

8. Modern Medical Research Into Rheumatology And Associated DiseasesThe professor is currently leading theresearchteamatLiverpoolHospital.Monday 13 SeptSpeaker:SeanO’Neill


9. Gardens In The Ancient WorldModerngardenshavetheirorigins in thelandscapesoftheAncientWorld.Througharchaeology and ancient writers we gain a view of the avenues, parks and gar-dens,alsoatthegardensofPompeiiandAncient Egypt.Monday 20 SeptSpeaker:MareeBrowne

10. History Of The Art Gallery Of NSWMonday 27 SeptSpeaker:SpencerBough

11. Silent Spring Or Silent GraveyardA lookat thedubiousscienceunderlyingRachel Carson’s bookSilent Spring and how that led to thebanningofDDTandtheconsequenceofunnecessarydeathsfrommalariainthedevelopingworld.(2 sessions) Mondays 11 and 18 OctSpeaker:TonyMcCurdy

12. “One Small Step Out Of The Village”Thehistoryof earlyChinesemigrants toAustralia with particular reference to thespeaker’sownstory.Monday 25 OctSpeaker:GordonMar

13. Genetics And The EnvironmentThebenefitsandconcernsofgeneticallymodified foods, and the ways in whichtechnologyhasbeenusedinfoodproduc-tion and medicine. (2 sessions) Mondays 1 and 8 Nov Speaker:LesleyDuffill

14. Does Money Buy Happiness?Itisstatedthateconomicgrowthdoesnotmakeushappierandthatalternategoalsshouldbe followedand incorporated intopublic policy. We demonstrate the flawsin this analysis and examine their social implications. (2 sessions)Mondays 15 and 22 NovSpeaker:TonyMcCurdy

MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS’ CENTRE NexttoMosmanCouncilChambersoffMilitaryRoad,SpitJunctionVenue Coordinator: Merv Simmons 9968 4817 Mobile 0409 929 971If unable to contact the Bookings person specified below, please contact Venue Coordinator

102HS01MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK AND MAHATMA GANDHITwo giants of 20th Century politics whowieldedenormousinfluenceontheirrespec-tivecountries.Theychangedtheworld.Wednesday 14 July 10:00 - 12:00Speaker:PaulBarclayBookings:AnnikaTults98823669

102HS02THE FLAT EARTH SOCIETY - GULLIBILITYWhy do some people persist in clinging to totallydiscreditedbeliefs?Thistalk isalight-heartedexaminationofhumancreduli-ty, both overseas and right here in Sydney.Wednesday 21 July 10:00 - 12:00Speaker:PaulBarclayBookings:AnnikaTults98823669

102HS03PAKISTAN - TROUBLED AND TROUBLINGBorn in controversy and with hostile neigh-bours,Pakistan soon lost its eastern halfanditsclaimtoKashmir.TribalareasandTaliban influence thereareaworry, as isthe constant political intrigue. Now it is the keytooureffortsinAfghanistan.(5 sessions)Each Wednesday from 28 July10:00 - 12:00Leader: Simon GentryBookings:PamelaSimmons99684817(after5pm)

102HS04ANTARCTICA - ANOTHER WORLD There are 3 individual topics under thisheading: (1) Geography, geology and wild life(includingpenguins);(2)History,explo-rationandresearchactivities;(3)TheAnt-arctic, tourism and environmental protec-tion. (3 sessions)Each Wednesday from 1 Sept10:00 - 12:00Leader: Graham LevidoBookings:LynToxward99535223(after5pm)

102HS05THE 18th CENTURY NOVELThe 18th centurymarks the beginning ofthemodernEnglishnovel.Therewillbe4sessions,oneforeachnovelstartingwithSwift’s Gullivers Travels, then in order - Defoe’s Moll Flanders, Fielding’s Tom JonesandfinallySterne’sTristram Shandy. (4 sessions)Each Wednesday from 22 Sept10:00 - 12:00Leader: Andrew CaroBookings:PhyllisClout99696846

102HS06COFFEE AND CLASSICSHaveyoueverwonderedwhysomeclas-sical works survive and others are rarelyheard?Isittheoriginalcompositionortheinterpretation? Early classical composerswere commissioned by the Church and nobilityandwereoftenpoorlypaid.Come

and listen to great music and learn more about its history. (6 sessions)Each Wednesday from 22 Sept10:00 - 12:00Leader:RosemaryMcCullochBookings:LynToxward99535223(after5pm)

102HS07FOOD FOR THOUGHT**(14)Using Cheap Eats and City Rail Guide wemeettosamplethecuisineofdifferentnationalities.Weaim todiscoversomeofthe cooking origins, locations and uniqueingredientsinourtravels.Friendliness,funand foodasabasis forfindingoutaboutdifferentcultures.Alt. Fridays from 23 JulyLeaderandBookings:KathySmith9904 0450

101HS08FOOD FOR THOUGHT**(14)Using Cheap Eats and City Rail Guide wemeettosamplethecuisineofdifferentnationalities.Weaim todiscoversomeofthe cooking origins, locations and uniqueingredientsinourtravels.Friendliness,funand foodasabasis forfindingoutaboutdifferentcultures.Alt. Thursdays from 5 AugLeaderandBookings:SarahFennamore9955 1962

THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE6HaleRoad,Mosman(offMilitaryRoad)Buses: 143, 144, 175, 247, 257 (along MilitaryRoad)Venue Coordinator: Valia Linklater9438 1916

102HV01 ESPAÑOL INTERMEDIO**(12)Cursodeconversación,redacción,ejerci-cios gramaticales, lectura y comprensión de texto, conducido mayormente en espa-ñol. Máximo12personas.Each Monday from 19 July 9:45 - 11:45Leader:Dirigidopor:ElizabethEllis9929 3656 (después de 5 pm)

102HV02THE WRITTEN AND SPOKEN WORDDevelop and complete that story, memoir, familyhistory,documentary,novelorplay-whileguidedbyexperiencedprofession-alcommunicators,andwhileworkingwithasmallgroupofkindredspirits.Alt. Tuesdays from 20 July10:30 - 12:30Leaders:RonnieHoffmanandNeilMorrisonBookings:EllyVanSchie99052568


102HV03TOPICAL ISSUES - DISCUSSION GROUPOurfriendlygroupdiscusses2topicseachmeeting. Come and learn about current affairs and social issues. Newmemberswelcome.Alt. Wednesdays from 21 July10:00 - 12:00Leader: Joan CastleBookings:RoseHochmann94894989

102HV04BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPOur friendly group discusses a differentbookeachfortnight,choosingfromawideliteraryrange:oldandrecentclassics,fic-tion and non-fiction, poetry and drama.FirstbookforSemester2celebratesLeoTolstoy.PleasereadAnna Karenina.Alt. Tuesdays from 27 July10:00 - 12:00Leader:ValMuirBookings:BarbaraShannon99696070

MOSMAN:THE GARRISON13SpitRd,Mosman(oppositethePostOffice).100metresflatwalkfromSpitJunction bus stop. Venue Coordinator: Annika Tults9882 3669

102HK01THE HISTORY OF OUR CALENDAR / TIME ZONES We all use the calendar but do not realise its fascinatingandquirkyhistory.Emper-ors and popes contributed significantly.Why and when was the planet divided into timezones?Itallstartedwithsteam.Thursday 22 July 1:30 - 3:30Speaker:PaulBarclayBookings:AnnikaTults98823669

102HK02VLAD DRACULA (THE IMPALER) AND RASPUTIN Biographies of twomenwhose lives areshrouded in myths and legend. We pres-ent what is factually known about thesefascinatinghistoricalfigures.Thursday 29 July 1:30 - 3:30Speaker:PaulBarclayBookings:AnnikaTults98823669

102HK03THE QUAINT AND THE QUIRKY AlookatsomeofthestrangeeventsandinterestingpeopleofearlySydney.(2 sessions)Thursdays 5 and 12 Aug 1:30 - 3:30Leader:IanBarnettBookings:MarjeAshworth95162785

102HK04AUSTRALIAN CIVIL ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENTS Two ofAustralia’s engineering icons aretheSydneyHarbourBridgeandtheSnowyScheme. Their engineering features willbe explained together with biographical sketchesoftheirprincipalengineersJJCBradfieldandSirWilliamHudson.(2 sessions)Thursdays 19 and 26 Aug 1:30 - 3:30Leader: Don FraserBookings:DonorFaithFraser93375307

102HK05CAESAR - HERO OR VILLAIN? Julius Caesar was a statesman and the greatestmilitarygeniusofalltime.Sowhywasheassassinatedattheageof48?Thursday 2 Sept 1:30 - 3:30Speaker:AnneRichardsonBookings:AnnikaTults98823669

102HK06THE FRENCH REVOLUTION - CAUSES, CATASTROPHES, CHARACTERS, CONSEQUENCESAn exploration of cultural and societalevents leading up to the Revolution, its descentintoterror,returnofabsolutismandevolution into democracy. (5 sessions)Each Thursday from 9 Sept 1:30 - 3:30Leader:KateCaroBookings:MargaretLanigan99603603

102HK07GOLD - THE MAGICAL METAL Gold is reputed to have driven men mad. Why has it such allure? Where does itcomefrom?Whatisitsfuture?Theserieswillcoverthescientificandtechnicalprop-ertiesofgold,anditsimportanceinhistoryandartandmodernfinance.(6sessions)Each Thursday from 14 Oct 1:30 - 3:30Leader: Angela JonesBookings:DaphneTinker99683928

GREENWICH: WATERBROOK6UlongaAve.Greenwich(offInnesRd.whichisoffPacificHighwayoppositetheold ABC site). Buses: 252, 253, 286, 290, 143,144(alongPacificHighway).Carparkingisavailableatthevenue.Venue Coordinators: John andEna Hall 9933 8076

102HW01THE OLDER WE ARE, THE BETTER OUR MIND WORKSOur brain does not deteriorate as we age. Twenty-firstcenturyscienceprovesthatareasonablyhealthyolderpersonenjoysabetter and more balanced thought process than a younger person. Tuesday 6 July 10:00 - 12:00Speaker:RonnieHoffmanBookings:Jenny Roxburgh 9958 3674

102HW02THE TRUTH ABOUT GLOBALISATIONAgainst the background of the globalfinancial crisis, it is necessary to remindourselves of the unparalleled economicand social benefits which globalisationhas brought over the last 50 years. We willinvestigatethenatureofglobalisation,countercommonobjectionstoitanddis-cussitslikelyfuture.(4sessions)Each Tuesday from 13 July10:00 - 12:00Leader:TonyMcCurdy Bookings:Pat Alderson 9953 2578

102HW03GARDENING IN POTSPlanting inpotscanbeawonderfulwayto addanew interest to your enjoymentofgardeningwhetherindoorsoroutdoors.We will look at suitable containers andplants, as well as all aspects of potting,repotting and maintenance to achieve the best results. (4 sessions)Each Tuesday from 10 Aug 10:00 - 12:00Leader:RosemaryMcCollBookings:PatAlderson99532578

102HW04EL ALAMEIN JULY TO NOVEMBER 1942ThebattleatElAlameinin1942stoppedthe advance of the axis armies towardstheSuezCanal andsubsequently led totheir withdrawal from Africa. The Briga-dier,oneof theDesertRats,participatedandwilldiscussthecriticalcontributionofthe Australian 9th Division. Tuesday 7 Sept 10:00 - 12:00Speaker:ZacIsakssonBookings:JohnHall94338076

102HW05ASIA SINCE 1945: EVOLUTION AND REVOLUTIONAsiaisakaleidoscopeofethnic,cultural,religious, political and economic systems. Since 1945 the religion has come to play an increasingly important role in global political and economic affairs. Will the21stcenturybethe“Asian”century?(5 sessions)Each Tuesday from 14 Sept10:00 - 12:00Leader: John DrabbleBookings:LynToxward99535223

102HW06THE PHYSICS OF MUSICMusic, the art-form which comes to usby sound waves, will be explored fromtheviewpointof thescienceofphysics.This will include a description in words(notmathematics!) of how sound wavestravel and how their pitch is determined by amusicalinstrument’sstructure.Practicaldemonstrations. (4 sessions)Each Tuesday from 19 Oct 10:00 - 12:00Leader:MurrayWinnBookings:EnaHall94338076


LANE COVE:QE CENTENARY CENTRE180 Longueville Road, Lane Cove. Public transport-252,253,254busesfromthecity(QVB),536busfromChatswoodStation and Gladesville. Some 3-hour parkingnearby.Venue Coordinator: Ron Mead9871 2580

102HL01DISCUSSION GROUP Topical issues and ideas discussed in afriendlyandlivelyatmosphere.Joinusto

102HW07CHINA AND THE SILK ROADFollow ancient Chinese civilisation through its lifestyles, trade, foodand the luxurieslikepaper,silkandspices.Tracethecara-vans to Persia, “glass to togas” in Rome, foreshadow Henry VIII’s obsession withPersian rugs and be constantly amazedby themany legendsof the “SilkRoad”.(4 sessions)Each Tuesday from 16 Nov10:00 - 12:00Leader:HeatherBentleyBookings:JaniceWalker99091671

102HW08FRIDAY FILMS AT WATERBROOKClassicfilmsfromthesilenteratothecon-temporary will be presented, with some analysis and background pertaining tothe cast, director and production issues. The first filmwill beSinging in the Rain starringGeneKelly.Afulllistofmoviesforthesemesterwillbeavailableat thefirstperformance.Alt. Fridays from 9 July. Coffee at 9:45, film presented 10:00 - 12:00Leader:HughWatsonBookings:ValiaLinklater94381916

102HW09WATERCOLOUR PAINTING**(6)Apracticalbeginners’courseinthebasictechniquesofEuropeanwatercolourpaint-ing. Numbers will necessarily be limited. Equipment will be provided on loan andconsumables provided at a small charge ($2persession)untilstudentsfeelconfi-dent enough to buy their own materials.Alt. Fridays from 16 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:JohnHall9433 8076

102HW10OPERA DAY AT WATERBROOKComeandbedelightedbyTheKirovOperaCompanyand theKirovBalletpresentingProkofiev’sThe Bethrothal In A Monastery.Cost: $25 includes a delicious lunchDate: Thursday 18 Nov 10:00 - 3:00Bookings:PatAlderson99532578

LANE COVE UNITING CHURCH HALLCornerofFinlaysonStandCoxsLane.TransportdetailsasforCentenaryCentreabove.Venue Coordinator: Ron Mead9871 2580

102HU01CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATIONAnongoingseriesof thematicprograms,interspersed with occasional focus ona particular composer; all illustrated by recorded music.Alt. Tuesdays from 13 July10:30 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:RexBenn9498 1784

MCMAHONS POINT COMMUNITY CENTRE165 Blues Point Road (near North SydneyStation).PublicTransport-anybus or train to North Sydney Station. No on-siteparking.Venue Coordinator: Valia Linklater 9438 1916

102HM01, 02, 03 and 06COMPUTER BASICSDo you want to use your PC effectivelyforwriting,keepingaccounts,email(withphotosattached)and forexploiting Inter-net resources? In this course for begin-ners we aim to give you the confidencetoattain thoseabilities.Classesofup tosix students are hands-on following pro-jected on-screen demonstration. For asmall charge, you will get bound guidance notes, an informative compact disk andmorning teas. (6sessionsfromeachdatebelow)102HM01 Each Monday from 26 July 10:00 - 12:00102HM02 Each Wednesday from28 July 10:00 - 12:00102HM03 Each Thursday from 29 July 10:00 - 12:00 102HM06 Each Thursday from 21 Oct 10:00 - 12:00Leaders:JohnDavoren,DavidMcKayand Peter WarrilowBookings:DavidMcKay94196803Email:[email protected]

102HM04, 05CREATING YOUR WEBSITEDo you need to advertise a product or an organisationontheInternetbutdon’tknowhowtogoabout it? In thisnon-program-mers course you will learn, by workingthroughabookandasampleapplication,how to create a website with a number of pages. Using the free PageFreezetool, students will then make their ownwebsites. All you need is basic computer experiencewithskills inword-processingandhandlingfiles.(8sessionsfromeachdatebelow)102HM04 Each Monday from 18 Oct 10:00 - 12:00102HM05 Each Wednesday from 20 Oct 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:GeorgeParker9449 1897 Email:[email protected]

102HM07CREATIVE WRITING**(10)A lively writers’ group where you shareyour writing for appreciation, commentandpositive feedback,andwork throughtutor’spoints.Publicationisencouraged.Alt. Tuesdays from 20 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:AnnHoward9955 2074

continue learning and communicating with an active group.Alt. Mondays from 5 July 10:30 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:BarbaraMeth9438 5014

102HL02HISTORY OF ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICTThiscoursewillconcentrateonrecent his-tory,datingfromtheendofthe19thcen-tury.Alt. Thursdays from 1 July 1:30 - 3:30LeaderandBookings:FrankWilson9764 1071

102HL03DISCUSSION GROUPJoin this happy group to air your views anddiscussavarietyofinterestingtopicsselectedbythegroupofmembers.Alt. Thursdays from 1 July 10:30 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:LomaDenshire9427 5285

102HL04POETRY FOR PLEASUREJoin our poetry appreciation group and enjoy lively discussion on a wide rangeofpoetryandprose.Weinviteoccasionalguestspeakers.Alt. Thursdays from 8 July 10:30 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:MegVenning9887 2386

102HL05BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP**(12)A book group centred on literary fiction.OurbookforthefirstsessionisThe Pat-tern in the Carpet byMargaret Drabble.Group limited to 12 to ensure everyone hasachancetospeak.Every 4th Monday from 26 July10:30 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:JaniceGentle8901 5353


102HM08WRITING POETRY**(12)This group explores themagic of poetryinall its forms throughstudyandwritingexercises, led by a published poet. Alt. Tuesdays from 27 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader: Dawn BruceBookings:JoanneWatcyn-Jones9489 5442

102HM09BOOK CLUB**(14)The club reads 10 novels per semester,both classics and modern chosen by the memberswhoallenjoyalivelydiscussiononthebooks.Alt. Fridays from 30 July 10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:ToniMcLennan9412 1585

GLADESVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE44GladesvilleRoad,HuntersHill(nearthecornerofRydeRoadandGladesvilleRoad).Buses:RydeRoadfromChatswood,LaneCove,GladesvilleandHuntersHillWharf.Parking:Streetparking,HuntersHillHotelandunderneathfoodcourtinGladesvilleRoad.Venue Coordinator: Robyn Hogan9879 5453

102HG01ANCIENT PERSIA DelveintothefascinatingandlittleknownAchaemenidDynastyofCyrus,DariusandXerxes and the lifestyles of the rich andfragrantaround500BCE.(6sessions)Alt. Wednesdays from 14 July10:30 - 12:30Leader:HeatherBentleyBookings:RobynHogan98795453

102HG02LOOKING SIDEWAYS RuthParkandCharmianClift,writingontheirlifeexperiencesandtakeyouonanevocative journey. Read Charmian Clift: The World of Charmian Clift, Images in Aspic, Being Alone with Oneself, Mermaid Singing; Ruth Park: Fence Around the Cuckoo, Fishing In the Styx, Harp in the South, Poor Man’s Orange. Be prepared tocontemplateanddiscusstheirwork.(2 sessions)Alt. Wednesdays from 6 Oct10:00 - 12:00Leader:JenniferWeldonBookings:RobynHogan98795453

102HG03THE GREAT LEAP FORWARD Australianwomen’spoetrychangeddirec-tion with the particular skill and imagi-nation of Rosemary Dobson and GwenHarwood.Theimpetusoftheirpoetryhascontinued to reverberate down the years. Prior reading: browse your way amongst theselectedpoemsofRosemaryDobsonandGwenHarwood.(2sessions)Alt. Wednesdays from 3 Nov10:00 - 12:00Leader:JenniferWeldonBookings:RobynHogan98795453

102HG04FROM KISSING POINT TO RYDE: THE BIRTH OF A VILLAGE Photographs and narratives from a fas-cinating storyteller will trace the develop-mentofRydebeginningwith theearliestEuropean settlement at Kissing Point tothe birth of the village of Ryde; tales ofheritage lost and heritage retained. Wednesday 1 Dec 10:00 - 12:00Speaker:AngelaPhippenBookings:RobynHogan98795453

102HG05NO TICKET OUT OF RYDE Investigate the inhabitants of thecemeteries and crematoria of the RydeLocal Government Area. Buried or cremated within its boundaries are men and women of importance to Ryde andHuntersHillhistory,aswellasPremiersoftheState,PrimeMinistersandGovernors-General. Wednesday 15 Dec 10:00 - 12:00Speaker:AngelaPhippenBookings:RobynHogan98795453

PRIVATE HOMES VenueCoordinator:KathyVern-Barnett9427 6309Email: [email protected]

102HH01JAMES JOYCE - ULYSSES (Northbridge) (**10)Although it requires an effort to read,Ulysses is a richly rewarding experience. We will listen to an unabridged reading, each by the distinguished Irish reader -JimNorton.Thiswillbefollowedbygroupdiscussion. It will take two semesters tovoyage through Ulysses. (12 sessions)Each Monday from 26 July10:30 - 12:30Leader:MaxLawsonBookings:JaneO’Leary99580187

102HH02INTERMEDIATE RECORDER (Roseville) (**12)Play the recorder with a small group meet-ingnotfarfromRosevillestation.Interme-diate students only.Alt. Mondays from 5 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:SheilaCaldwell9948 1197


INNER WESTCourse Coordinator: Barbara Burton 9798 5620


ASHFIELD: CARDINAL FREEMAN VILLAGEQueen/Clissold/Victoria/SeaviewSts,AshfieldBuses: 413 (Campsie to City); 418(TempetoBurwoodviaQueenStreet)Streetparkingonly.

102WA01BRIDGE FOR THE LESS COMPETITIVE Brushupyourbridgeskillswithourinfor-mal group in a friendly non-competitiveatmosphere.Alllevelsofskillwelcome.Each Tuesday from 6 July 1:00 - 4:00 LeaderandBookings:LizSobolewski9630 7592

ASHFIELD: CLUB ASHFIELD2ndLevel(liftavailable)5–7CharlotteStreet,Ashfield(adjacentAshfieldStation–Northsideofrailway)Trains:InnerWestandSouthLinesBuses:491,462/4/6(southsideofstation);480/3(walkfromLiverpoolRoad)CarPark(ElizabethStreet).TokenfromClubrequiredforexit.

102WB01QiGONG (Energy through Exercise) QiGong is a component of TraditionalChinese Medicine for health, body-mindharmony and healing by creating a calm and balanced flow of vital energy in thebody.Leaderisaqualifiedpractitioner.Each Friday from 16 July 9:30 - 11:30 Leader:MarimilLobregatBookings:CarolInnis97998916Email: [email protected]

BALMAIN LIBRARY370 Darling Street, Balmain Ferries; fromCircularQuay,thenbususes:432(Birchgrove/MillersPt);433(Balmain/MillersPt);441/2(Birchgrove/City);445(Balmain/Canterbury, via Leichhardt)

BANKSTOWN LIBRARY62TheMall,Bankstown,CentralMeetingRoom.TraintoBankstown(5minutewalkfromstation)Buses:(Private):PunchbowlBusCompany:VeoliaTransport.Parking:Extremely limited.

102WT01ABORGINAL PEOPLE OF THE GEORGES RIVER**(50)This lecture will describe how aborigi-nal communities traditionally located aroundtheGeorgesRiverregionofSyd-ney adapted to the ingress of Europeansocietyfromfirstsettlementonwards.Tuesday 21 Sept 10:00 - 12:00Speaker:HeatherGoodallBookings:JoyPegler97716185Mob0429778269

102WT02CHINA: FRIEND OR FOE?**(50)‘Mayyou live in interesting times’ isanancient Chinese curse, but it applies equally today. How willAustralia’s rela-tions with China develop? What abouttensions with the US? Will China be aresponsiblesuperpower?Thereismuchtothinkabout.Tuesday 9 Nov 1:30 - 3:30Speaker:SimonGentryBookings:DavidCranston97094940 Email: [email protected](fromAugust)

BURWOOD: WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY CENTREChurchStreet,BurwoodFrequentfasttrains to Burwood Station. Buses: 418, 490/2(Rockdale-Drummoyne);400fromBondi;462/4fromAshfieldStn;NrPlaza:408,415,458,466.On-siteparkingVenue Convenor: Barbara Burton9798 5620

102WW01DISCUSSION GROUP (CURRENT AFFAIRS) Thisisalong-standingdiscussiongroup.We agree to disagree and no subject istaboo. Each Monday from 5 July 10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:FrancesHeathfield9818 2307

102WW02FRENCH INTERMEDIATE**(12) ExpandtheuseofbasicFrenchinevery-daysocialsettings.Thiscourse isaimedat studentswith some knowledge of thelanguage. Each Monday from 6 Sept 1:30 - 3:30 LeaderandBookings:JocelyneSealey9719 8427Email:[email protected]

102WW03RECORDER GROUP Thiscourseisforpeoplewhoenjoyplayingtherecorderandwouldliketojoinanestablishedgroup.Weperformawidevarietyofmusicatintermediatelevel(notforbeginners). Each Tuesday from 20 July 9:30 - 11:30 LeaderandBookings:JanYoung9569 8167 Bookings:PeterAndrews97473692

102WW04 THE WRITER’S VOICE A comprehensive course on the craftof creativewriting, with tutorials and theopportunity to read one’s own work andgainbothfeed-backandpositivecritique.1)essentialsofwritingstyle

102WE01BRUSH UP YOUR SHAKESPEARERead, listen to, discuss and explore these twowonderful,butdifferentplays:As You Like It, a charming andwitty send-up ofromantic love and the pastoral tradition, and Othello, a profound psychologicalstudy of misogyny and sexual jealousy.Any standard edition with numbered lines may be used. (6 sessions)Each Monday from 5 July 10:30 - 12:30 LeaderandBookings:MargaretBeale9818 2497 Email: [email protected]


CITY: CUSTOMS HOUSE LIBRARYMeetingroom-Level2.PleaseenterquietlythroughReadingRoom.OppositeCircularQuayStation

102WC01FILM APPRECIATION**(20)For those who enjoy both going to themovies and sharing their viewpoints with others.Theaimislivelydiscussionoftwoto threefilmseach fortnight.Eachmem-berisexpectedtoresearchafilm,present

DRUMMOYNE COMMUNITY CENTRE10 Cometrowe Street, Drummoyne. Five minutesfromLyonsRdandVictoriaRd.Buses490(Hurstville-Drummoyne);492(Rockdale-Drummoyne);500SeriesandX20(VictoriaRoad);504(fromChiswick-City)StreetparkingVenue Convenor: Lyn Halmarick9713 6710Email: [email protected]

102WD01HISTORY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASESInfectious diseases have always had asignificant social and economic impact,but it is only recently that we have discov-ered their cause and developed methods topreventandtreatthem.Thiscoursewilllookat thehistoryof infectiousdiseasesand examine two ancient diseases, plague andinfluenza.(4sessions)Each Tuesday from 6 July 1:15 - 3:15 Leader: Penny BishopBookings:LynneHalmarick97136710Email:[email protected]

102WD02THE KOREAS: LAND OF THE MORNING CALMKorean mornings may be calm - theirhistorycertainlyisn’t.Attimesdividedintotwo or three hostile states, the country has been successfully ravaged by Mon-gols,ManchusandJapanese.NowNorth-Southconfrontationisthefocusofworldattentionandconcern.Let’sopenthedoortotheHermitKingdom.(4sessions)Each Tuesday from 3 Aug 1:30 - 3:30Leader: Simon GentryBookings:LynneHalmarick97136710Email:[email protected]

2)establishmentofcharacters3)structureoftheshortstory,novel,arti-cle, family history writing and poetry (ifrequired)Alt. Tuesdays from 27 July 10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:ElizabethGray9819 7374

102WW05CINEMA DISCUSSION AND STUDY GROUP Members independently see two nomi-natedfilms,comingtogetherfortnightlyfordiscussion.Foreachfilm,amemberwillvolunteer to both review it and lead that discussion.Alt. Wednesdays from 7 July 1:30 - 3:30 LeaderandBookings:FrankWilson9764 1071Bookings:BettyCandy97999030Email:[email protected]

102WW06AUSTRALIAN HISTORY 1850-1901This course involves a depiction of theeconomic, social, political and cultural developments in Australia from 1850 to1901. Actual study of Australian historyis only 60 years old. Much of extraordi-naryinterestremainstoberevealed.Thiscourse aims to do this. Alt. Wednesdays from 14 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:FrankWilson9764 1071Bookings:GwenSullivan91812533

102WW07ITALIAN**(8)For students who have a reasonable knowledge of the Italian language whowish to improve their level. Each Wednesday from 21 July10:00 - 12:00 Leaders:DianaMcNamara97135540and Nadia Favotto 9705 7217

102WW08 CO-OPERATIVE YOGA AND RELAXATION**(20) Thiscourseisforexperiencedyogapracti-tionerswhowishtosharetheirknowledgein a collaborative atmosphere. Anyone with previous yoga experience is welcome tojointheclass.Each Wednesday from 21 July10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:HeatherAdams9712 7126Bookings:KayPorter97124277Email:[email protected]

102WW09INVESTMENT DISCUSSION GROUP Ourcourseaimstounderstandtheforcesandcurrenteventsthataffect investmentmarkets.Todothisweshallexaminespe-cifictopicsandundertakesomepracticalactivity.

This is a Discussion Group only, and our members are not permitted, by law, to provide financial advice. Alt. Thursdays from 15 July9:30 - 11:30 Leader:TerryO’Brien96301834Bookings:AlwynMorgan95574074

102WW10EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE WeinvestigatevariousaspectsofEnglishincluding grammar, pronunciation, spell-ing,formalandinformalspeechandwrit-ing,and idiomusually fromanewspaperarticleorshortstory.Tojoin,youneedatleastabeginninglevelofspokenandwrit-ten English and you should be literate in yourfirstlanguage.Each Thursday from 22 July10:30 - 12:30 LeaderandBookings:JanetEgan9559 7010Email:[email protected]

102WW11VICTORIAN ENGLANDThis coursebecomesa studyofEnglishsociety in the period 1837-1901 through literature.FirstText:The Mayor of Caster-bridge byThomasHardy.Alt. Fridays from 9 July 10:30 - 12:30Leaders: Iris Ryall 9744 1647 and JaneHarris95163828Bookings:JoycePage95991426

102WW12DISCUSSION GROUP: SOCIAL ISSUES AND CURRENT AFFAIRS Each fortnightly meeting is divided intotwo sessions by a tea break. First ses-sion:Topicfordiscussionispreparedandpresented by any group member who vol-unteers. Second Session:CurrentAffairs-nosubject taboo -a friendly, intelligentgroupofmenandwomenwhereeveryoneis a leader. Alt. Fridays from 16 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:FrancisConaty9555 2761Email:[email protected]

it to the group and lead discussion - three times a year. Alt. Mondays from 12 July 1:30 - 3:30 LeaderandBookings:Susanne de Ferranti 9660 3425Email:[email protected]

102WC02DECONSTRUCTING CONTEMPORARY ART**(25) Thisgroupvisitsvibrantcontemporaryartin Sydney galleries and beyond, and on alternateThursdaysdeconstructsthroughdiscussion,withtheintentionofestablish-ing a personal aesthetic. We each build a virtualartcollectionandnewwaysofinter-preting current concerns. Each Thursday from 8 July 1:30 - 3:30LeaderandBookings:WendyFraser95697942Mob:0408711672Email: [email protected]:HelenBiddle94281585


GLEBE: LIBRARY186 Glebe Point Road (Cnr Wigram Rd). Buses: 370; 433, 431

102WM01MUSIC MATTERSTheprogramscoverartistandcomposerprofiles together with musical ideas andthemes. Learn about the well-loved, meet newcomposersandperformersandhearinterestingstoriesfromtheworldofmusicand musicians. Come along and be guided throughcolourfultimesandenjoyafeastofgreatclassicalmusic.Alt. Thursdays from 19 Aug 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:PaulButler9818 1618Email: [email protected]

LEICHHARDT MUNICIPAL LIBRARYPiazzaLevel,ItalianForum,23NortonStreet, Leichhardt. Buses: Norton Street: 370, 436/8/9, 440/4/5. Parramatta Rd: 413,461,480/3andMetrobus10(PrePayOnlyMaroubraJnctntoLeichhardt).LifttoparkingstationbeneathLibrary(Note:Concessionpricewithstampedticket.)Venue Convenor: Margot Simington 9571 9297Email: [email protected]

102WL01 THE BATTLE FOR CHINAThiscoursewillcovertheperiodfromtheearly 19th century until 1949. We will dis-cuss invasion and rebellion in 19th century China,China’sresponsetotheWest,thecollapseoftheQingDynasty,theriseandfall of Nationalism, the role of the Japa-neseandtheriseofCommunism.(6 sessions)Each Friday from 25 June 10:30 - 12:30 Leader: Bernice Lee Bookings:MargotSimington95719297Email: [email protected]

102WL02 MEET THE POEMS...MEET THE POETS Four of our well-known poets - RhyllMcMaster,JudithBeveridge,PeterSkrzy-neckiandGeoffreyLehman-areguestsasweexploresamplesoftheirwork,talkwith them about their poetry and view the current Australian poetry scene.(5 sessions)Each Friday from 6 Aug 10:30 - 12:30 Leader: Barry Waters Bookings:MargotSimington95719297Email: [email protected]

102WL03 SHAKESPEARE: TWO HISTORY PLAYS Richard II and Henry IV, Pt. 1: RichardIIwasacomplex,controversialkingwhosedeposition and murder changed English history.Hissuccessor,thetroubledHenryIV,hadtocopewiththeescapadesofhischarismatic son, Prince Hal, and Hal’sincorrigible, larger-than-lifedrinkingcom-panion, Falstaff. Standard edition withnumbered lines. (6 sessions)Each Friday from 10 Sept 10:30 - 12:30 Leader:MargaretBealeBookings:MargotSimington95719297Email: [email protected]

GLEBE: ST HELEN’S COMMUNITY CENTRE184 Glebe Point Road, Glebe. Buses: 370, 433, 431

102WS01PATHWAYS TO THE GODSThisyearwewillbeginthefourthsectionofour journey throughreligion inhistory:the period ofAncientGreece andRomeuptotheendofmedievaltimes.Thearts

GLEBE: COMMUNITY ROOMS, MITCHELL STREET113-115MitchellStreet,Glebe.GlebePoint Road buses: 370, 431, 433

102WG01ADVANCED JAPANESEWe cover grammar, reading and writing ofKanjiandKana.(Knowledgeofthelan-guage is essential.)Each Thursday from 22 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:IrisCarpenter9771 4563

102WG02DRAWING ** (12)Drawing:usingblackandwhite(charcoal,pencil, ink),with someothermedia, e.g.Conté.Thebasicsarecovered includingtone, perspective, composition, etc. Stu-dents are encouraged to suggest topics. Weather permitting, we draw outdoors and occasionally visit art galleries. Only aninterestindrawingisrequired.Alt. Thursdays from 5 Aug 10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:NevilleBendall9660 1873

willplayamajorpartinthisaswellasthemystery religions and philosophy.Each Friday from 16 July 10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:JacquesGoldman9518 6741

102WL04 MID-TERM US CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS IN 2010 Whatistheoutlookformid-termCongres-sionalelectionsin2010?Thepartyincon-trol of theWhite House frequently losesseatsinboththeSenateandtheHouseofRepresentatives. Will the recent passage of healthcare legislation change theseexpectations?HowwilltheelectionsaffecttheinfluenceofPresidentObama?Thursday 21 Oct 2:00 - 4:00Speaker:BillLevantrosserBookings:MargotSimington95719297Email: [email protected]

102WL05 WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNGWhich books from your childhood havehad a lasting impact upon you? Thiscoursewillconcentrateonthebooksthathaveshapedourloveofliteratureandsto-ries.Pleasebringcopiesofthebooksthatare important to you and you want to dis-cuss. (2 sessions)Each Friday from 22 Oct 10:30 - 12:30 LeaderandBookings:BarryWaters9281 3702

102WL06 RICHARD III: THE MALIGNED KINGA lookat themangenerally regardedasa hunch-backed monster and murdererof his innocent nephews. The chargesagainst him will be studied - and refut-ed - and his exceptional achievements discussed. Is it possible that Richard IIIcould have been one of England’smostsuccessfulmonarchs,hadhenotdied inbattle?Friday 5 Nov 10:30 - 12:30Speakers:JudithHughesandKevinHerbertBookings:MargotSimington95719297Email: [email protected]

102WL07 ABOUT TIMEFrom cosmic cycles to commercial com-modities, this course explores changing conceptsoftime.Learnhowtimebecamean integral part of the developed world,how it structures society and gives order to our lives through science, the arts, lei-sure and industry. (3 sessions)Each Friday from 19 Nov 10:30 - 12:30 Leader:KayHargreavesBookings:MargotSimington95719297Email: [email protected]


ROZELLE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE665ADarlingStreet,Rozelle.FerrytoDarlingStreet,thenbuses:toQVBviaVictoriaRoad:433,440(RozelletoCBD-QVB)442(BalmaintoCBD-QVB);BalmainEastWharftoCampsie:444/5).Victoria Road buses: 502/504.

102WV01DISCUSSION GROUP - TOPICAL ISSUES Enjoystimulatingdiscussiononarangeoflocalandglobalissues.Thesecanincludeinteresting social, political, economic or environmental issues and ideasAlt. Wednesdays from 7 July10:30 - 12:30 LeaderandBookings:PhyllisGorman9818 1515Email: [email protected]

REVESBY COMMUNITY CENTREMacarthurAvenue,Revesby.Train:EastHillsline(twominuteswalkfromRevesbyStation)Buses:923(BankstowntoPicnicPoint);924(BankstowntoEastHills),926(BankstowntoRevesbyHeights).Parking:Verylimitedstreetparkingonly

102WY01TANGO BALLROOM DANCINGThisexoticdanceswepttheworldin1913.Theleaderisahighlyexperiencedteachercatering to beginners and those with some experience.Individualsaswellascoupleswelcome -asocialand funway tokeepactive.Each Wednesday from 4 Aug12:30 - 2:00 Leader:ThelmaHorsleyBookings:LianeBeattie97733070Mob.0407105757Email: [email protected]

102WY02TAI CHIThisclassisforTaiChinovicesinwhichtheaimistoprogressfromTaiChi6andeventuallyto24moves.Individualtuitionisgiventorankbeginnerswithintheframe-workoftheclass.Each Thursday from 22 July9:30 - 11:00 LeaderandBookings:TimYan97915098Mob.0422648140

PRIVATE HOMESPlease note that all private homes have limitations on numbers.

102WH01BOOK OF THE MONTH (Drummoyne)**(9)Thegroupreadsanddiscussesonebookeachmonth.Membersofgroupselectthetitle. First Monday of each month from5 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:GwenSullivan9181 2533

NEWINGTON COMMUNITY CENTREAvenueofEurope,Newington.River-catfromCircularQuaymeetsbus526(BurwoodtoOlympicParkWharfviaStrathfield);RailtoAuburn,Burwood,orEastwood - then bus. Buses: 525 (Par-ramatta/StrathfieldStn/BurwoodStn);540/2/3/4(fromAuburnStn,EastwoodStn,MacquarieCentre).Parking:$4forthree hours.Venue Convenor: Barbara Sheer9647 1212

102WN01TAKE ME TO THE OPERA**(70)This offers eight monthly interviewsbetween Lauris Elms and well-knownsingers and opera personalities, including coaches and conductors.First Tuesday of each month from 6 July (excepting Aug) 10:30 - 12:30 Leader: Lauris ElmsBookings:BarbaraSheer96471212

ROZELLE: HANNAFORD CENTRECorner Darling and Nelson Streets, Rozelle.FerrytoDarlingStreet,thenbuses:toQVBviaVictoriaRoad:433,440(RozelletoCBD-QVB)442(BalmaintoCBD-QVB),BalmainEastWharftoCampsie: 444/5).

102WR01CONVERSATION FRANÇAISE (FRENCH ADVANCED) ThisisanadvancedlevelFrenchlanguagediscussiongroup.Nosubjectistaboo.Each Tuesday from 6 July 10:45 - 12:15LeaderandBookings:SuzyBuchman9389 6553Bookings:MichaelGeorgeson98182648

102WH02BALMAIN BOOK CLUB**(10)We read one book a month. Membersare encouraged to choose and present a book.Every fourth Monday from 5 July2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:PamDingle9810 6165

102WH03FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC (Drummoyne) Thiscourseisforloversofclassicalmusic.In a relaxed and friendly atmospherewelearnabout the lifeandtimesofvari-ouscomposersandlistentosomeofthewonderfulmusic they leftbehind.Let the‘goosebumps’ takeover in thecompanyofmusiclovingfriends.Alt. Mondays from 12 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:JoanDouglas9181 3462

102WH04 ENGLISH LITERATURE FROM SHAKESPEARE ONWARDS (Rozelle) Class readings and discussions held in a cheerfulatmosphere.Each Monday from 19 July10:30 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:FrancesStone9810 3225Bookings:BarbaraOates98185187

102WH05CLASSICAL BOOK CLUB (Stanmore)**(10) Intended readings include the earliestbookinthewesterncanonGilgamesh,fol-lowedbyJamesJoyce’sUlysses.Alt. Tuesdays from 13 July 10:30 - 12:30Bookings:SondraGriffiths93324490

102WH06CANASTA FOR FUN (Nth Strathfield)EnjoyafriendlygameofCanastawithourgroup-withabreakforlunch.Alt. Wednesdays from 7 July11:00 - 3:00LeaderandBookings:TerryCorcoran97067286Mob.0413923099Email:[email protected]

102WH07GARDEN CLUB (Revesby)Ifyouareanamateurgardenerthisisanopportunity tochatwith fellowgardenersanddecidewhat thegroupwould like todo,whether it is invitingspeakers,goingontripsorenjoyingacuppaandgarden-ing tips.Alt. Wednesdays from 28 July10:00 - 11:30LeaderandBookings:AlisonMiller97737809Mob.0428973902Email: [email protected]


OUT THERE!102WX01BUSH WALKS - WITH A TOUCH OF HISTORY All medium grade bush walks. You areresponsible for your own safety on thewalks. Bring hat, water, lunch, block-outcream.Wear shoes with a safe walkingtread. NOTE: Trains: We travel in the 3rd carriage. Timetables subject to change: Check Transport Info Line 131500. Call Leader for late program changes.Last Sunday of each month(see list below)LeaderandBookings:BobbieKersten88541646(after7pm)Mob:0410873605

25 JulyHunters Hill to Fullers BridgeBus: 506 at 9:42am Circular Quay(Stand C)Return bus to Chatswood

29 AugHistoric WindsorTrain: 9:06am Central Suburban Platform 18 to WindsorReturn by Train

26 SeptLovett Bay - Flag HillBus: L90 at 8:55am Lee Street Central: Change at Narrabeen tram shed for Bus: 156 at 9:54am to Church Point; Ferry $6.80 (return)Return: Bus to Manly or City

REGIONAL GALLERIES102WZ02VISITING REGIONAL GALLERIESWe will visit galleries on the second or thirdSaturdayIn themonth,usingpublictransport. (Please supply phone and U3A membership numbers.). SecondorthirdSaturdayofeachmonthLeaderandBookings:HelenBiddle9428 1585Email:[email protected](preferred)

First visit:10 JulyCasula Powerhouse and Fairfield MuseumTransportdetailsonapplication.

AUSTRALIAN MUSEUMCnrCollegeandWilliamStreets.Meetatthe William Street entrance to the muse-um NOT the public entrance in CollegeStreet.

102WZ01ORNITHOLOGY SECTION OF THE AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM**(20) This guided tour by the curator of thebird collection and its associated labora-tories at the museum explains how it is usedby,amongothers,thescientificandartistic communities both in Australia and overseas. Participants will be able to view skins of bird species that are of interestto them.Tuesday 27 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader and Bookings: Joy Pegler 97716185Mob:0429778269

102WH08CITY QUARTER BOOK GROUP (Camperdown)**(8) Increase your enjoyment of reading bysharingyourideaswithothers.Everyfourweekswewillselect,readanddiscussabook, choosing fromawide range of lit-erature. First book in July is The Wasp Factory byIainBanks.(6sessions)Every fourth Wednesday from 28 July 2:00 - 4:00 LeaderandBookings:FrancesWislaw9516 1119Email:[email protected]

102WH09SINGING FOR FUN (Revesby)Thisisagroupofpeoplewhojustwanttosingforpleasure.Noauditions.Itdoesn’tmatterwhetheryouthinkyoucansingornot. There are opportunities for some inthe group to perform very occasionally,but only those who want to. Mostly, wesing popular songs.Each Thursday from 22 July 1:00 - 2:30 LeaderandBookings:HelenGeddes9785 5401Email: [email protected]

31 OctHuntley’s Point - Circular Walk9:25am Rivercat Wharf 5 Circular Quay to Huntley’s PointReturn ferry to Quay

28 NovDee Why to ManlyBus L90 at 9:25am Lee Street CentralReturn ferry to Quay

102WX02LACHLAN MACQUARIE’S SYDNEY 1810 - 1821**(30) AseriesoffivewalkingtourslookingattheremainingarchitecturalevidenceofMac-quarie’s governorship and the influenceMacquarie and his wife Elizabeth hadon thedevelopmentofSydneyandsub-urbs.Entryfees,whereapplicable,atownexpense.Bookingsessential.Last Monday of each month from10:00 - 1:00LeaderandBookings:GeoffOstling(after1July)95683029Mobile:0425359264Bookings:JoycePage95991426

26 July Introducing Governor Macquarie MacquariePlace,MuseumofSydneyandtheRumHospitalMeet outside the Customs House

30 Aug Lachlan and Elizabeth TheMacquarieLight,theGovernor’sDomain&MrsMacquarie’sChairMeet at bottom of Macquarie Street(near Opera House)

27 Sept Macquarie, Religion, Law and Order Meet outside St James Church King Street

25 Oct The Village of Petersham and the Country Estate of William Charles WentworthMeet on the overpass at Petersham Station

29 Nov People and Pubs at The RocksMeet on the Circular Quay side of the Museum of Contemporary Art


MANLY AND PENINSULACoordinator: Barbara Potts: 9451 4967

Assistant Coordinator: Roy Bedford 9944 7240Enquiries NOT Bookings

BALGOWLAH:ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH HALLCnr. Sydney Rd. and Boyle St., Balgowlah,Buses143and144fromManlyandChatswoodVenue Coordinator: Christiane Stoldt 0402 145 657Email: [email protected]

102MB01LITERATUREAwide rangeofauthorsand theirbooksare discussed. Authors include David Malouf, Peter Temple, Geraldine Brooksand many others.Alt. Wednesdays from 21 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:JanetLahey9949 2896

NEWPORT: PITTWATER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHCnr. Robertson Rd and Ocean Avenue, Newport,BusesL88,90fromcityand188/190fromcity/upperpeninsula.VenueCoordinator:RoyBedford9944 7240 Email:[email protected]

102MN01RECORDER PLAYING A group playing tenor, descant, treble and bass recorders, intermediate standard. Established group, now able to invite a coupleofplayerstojoinus,(abletoplayatleast2oftherecorders).Wewouldlikealso to include occasional visits from astring player, cello, harp or guitar.Each Tuesday from 13 July10:30 - 12:30LeadersandBookings:JanMalone99189126andHeatherLeggat9997 3183

MANLY LIBRARY MEETING ROOMMarketPlace,ManlyFerriesfromcity,buses155/156fromupperpeninsulaand143/144fromChatswood.Twohourfreeparkingonly.Venue Coordinator: Christiane Stoldt 0402 145 657Email: [email protected]

102MM01TRIGONOMETRY AND FURTHER ALGEBRA **(9) ThiscoursewillcoverbasicTrigonometryup to the study of radian measure andthetrigonometricfunction.Wewilllookatinversefunctionsleadingintothestudyofthelogarithmicandexponentialfunctions.A knowledge of basic algebra and ascientificcalculatorareneeded.Alt. Fridays from 30 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:HelenBaseley9905 3583Email: [email protected]

102MM02KNITTING**(10)Areyouaknitterwhowould like to learnnewskills?Thiscoursecoverstopicssuchasdifferentmethodsofcastingoninclud-ing cable, long-tail and invisible, and alter-native methods of casting off includingkitchener, picot and I-cord. Also treatedare the bestmethods for increasing anddecreasing, short row shaping and three needlecastingoffforshoulders,andmat-tressstitching forsewingup thefinishedgarment. (5 sessions)Alt. Mondays from 19 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:HelenBaseley9905 3583Email: [email protected]

102MM03A TALE OF THREE GOVERNORS**(15) An exploration of the lives of three gov-ernorsofNewSouthWales;PhilipGidleyKing (1800-1806), William Bligh (1806-1808) and Lachlan Macquarie (1810-1821).We lookat thecrises theyhad tofaceandtheimpacttheyhadonsocietyinearly Australia. (3 sessions)Alt. Mondays from 26 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:JackBaseley9905 3583Email: [email protected]

102MM04INDONESIA, OUR INTRIGUING NEIGHBOUR WhowouldhavethoughtIndonesiawould(could) transform from the autocraticreignoftheSuhartoyearstothegrowingdemocracy of today - and in just over adecade?This has not happenedwithoutcontroversial events. We will explore the backgroundofthisfascinatingcountryandexamine theoften troubledrelationswithAustralia. (7 sessions)Each Tuesday from 31 Aug 2:30 - 4:30Leader: Simon Gentry Email: [email protected]:JennieGentry99485496

102MM05HEALTH AND HISTORY - WAR, PESTILENCE, FAMINE AND DEATH Inthislecturewewillcover:1.WasJohnCurtinacasualtyofWorldWarII?2.Thescourgeofsyphilisover thecenturies.3.Dr. John Snow and cholera in the 19th Century.Monday 30 Aug 10:00 - 12:00Speaker:GeorgeBiroEmail: [email protected] Bookings:BarbaraPotts94514967Email: [email protected]

COLLAROY PLATEAURSL VETERANS’ RETIREMENT VILLAGEVeteransParade,CollaroyPlateau–2venues:(MV)CoolooliMeetingRoomand(MC)CutlerHall.Buses179/180fromCity.Limitedcarparking.Venue Coordinator: Ian Thompson9971 9221Email: [email protected]

102MV01ART**(14)Paintingworkshopinthemediumofyourchoice. Guidance provided and appraisals given.Each Monday from 5 July 1:00 - 4:00Leader: June RoddenBookings:BettAgnew99715582


WARRIEWOOD:NELSON HEATHER CENTRE JacksonsRd.,Warriewood.BusesL85/88/90fromcity/upperpeninsula.Buses156fromManly/ChurchPoint.Parkingavailable.Venue Coordinator: Mavis Bickerton 9970 7161Email: [email protected]

102MW01BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPAll books will be selected from a widerangeofliterature,fiction,nonfictionandbiography chosen by the group.

COLLAROY:WARRINGAH PLACE RETIREMENT VILLAGEMeetingRoom,1039PittwaterRoad,Collaroy.Buses155/156fromManly/ChurchPoint,buses189/190fromCity/upperpeninsula.Limitedparking.Venue Coordinator: Ian Thompson 9971 9221Email: [email protected]

102MP01VIEWPOINT**(20)Afriendlycohesivegroupwhereparticipa-tion rules. Our activities include discus-sionofpre-selectedtopicsandnewspaperarticlesandindividualpresentationofanyliteratureofinterest.Alt. Mondays from 5 July 10:00 - 12:00LeadersandBookings:MaryComber99484064andPeterDaffy99971800

102MP02LEARN THE UKULELE**(12)Doyouneedsomefuninyourlife?Doyouliketosing?Ukulelesarebackinfashion!Comeandjoinus.Nomusicalknowledgerequiredbutasmalloutlayrequiredforaukulele. Please ring leader to establishyour interest.Each Monday from 19 July 1:30 - 3:30LeaderandBookings:ColleenRussell9918 3817

NARRABEEN:TRAMSHED ARTS & COMMUNITY CENTRE 1395a Pittwater Road, Narrabeen. Buses L85/88/90fromcity/upperpeninsula,buses155/156fromManly/ChurchPoint.Parkingavailable.Venue Coordinator: Ian Thompson 9971 9221Email: [email protected]

102MQ01CREATIVE WRITINGWe are a self-help group of writers andeach contribution is valuable, whether part ofachapter,shortstory,articleormemoir.If time is available, contributions will beread and constructively discussed by all. Alt. Mondays from 12 July 1:30 - 3:30LeaderandBookings:PaulaBarrass9960 8281

102MQ02ADVANCED FRENCHOne hour of grammar and dictation andone hour of French civilization, (poetryand literature). Alt. Mondays from 5 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:ThereseWestcott9913 3049

102MQ03FRENCH STAGE 3**(10)ThiscourseconcentratesonFrenchgram-mar. Alt. Mondays from 12 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader: Nola FletcherBookings:MarianWeston99493802

102MQ04TUESDAYS AT THE TRAMSHEDLakeview Room. A series of separatepresentations on subjects of generalinterest.No Bookings required. Every Third Tuesday of the month 10:00 - 12:00 Leader:RosemaryMcCulloch99138509.Email: [email protected]

1. Judaism 101: An OverviewA woman’s view of Judaism in today’sworldTuesday 20 July Speaker:LyndaBen-Menashe

2. Pinchgut Opera CompanyAnexcitingyoungOperaCompany.Alookbehind the scenesTuesday 17 Aug Speaker:ElizabethNielsen

102MC01FRENCH CONVERSATION**(12)AsmallgrouptalkinFrenchaboutvariedtopics, film, theatre, politics and generalinterest topics. Also a small grammatical exercise each session.Each Tuesday from 6 July 9:45 - 11:45Leader: Sheila Edwards 9999 3221Bookings:SheilaThompson99827735

Alt. Fridays from 2 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader: Barbara FryBookings:MarianWeston99493802

102MW02TOPICS OF OUR TIMES**(25)Interactivediscussionanddebateonpolit-ical,economicandsocialissuesaffectingAustralia and the world.Alt. Tuesdays from 6 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader: Roger PrattBookings:MoyaWard99792553Email: [email protected]

102MW03LUNCH WITH THE CAFÉ SOCIETY**(14)Comeand joinusaswesearchSydneyand surrounding suburbs for someof itsbestcafés.Wewill visit café/bookstores,cafés with an ethnic flavour, cafés withbuzz andmuchmore. Visit suburbs youhavenotbeentoforalongtimeormaybenever.PleasecallJuneRobsonformoreinformation.Alt. Thursdays from 5 Aug LeaderandBookings:JuneRobson9918 5969Email: [email protected]

102MW04AN OVERVIEW OF SCIENCEA series of lectures and discussions onawiderangeofscientifictopicsbyguestspeakers.Alt. Fridays from 6 Aug 2:00 - 4:00Leader: John PattersonBookings:IdrisMcCalmont99382927

102MW05THE GOLDEN AGE OF CINEMAWecontinue to reviewsomeof thefilmsmade by writer/directors, as well as the returnof favourites fromyearspast.TheGoldenAgeofCinemacoverstheperiodtoabout1950,roughlythetimeofthefilmstudiosystem,particularlyinHollywood.Alt. Wednesdays from 7 July 1:30 - 4:00Leader: Alan SaundersBookings:BeverleyEdmonds99826181

102MW06FRENCH CONVERSATIONAdvanced conversation in French based on a text and tape.Alt. Fridays from 9 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader:WendyClarkEmail: [email protected]:JillIsaac99971623

102MW07CONTEMPORARY ISSUESAforumforthediscussionofquestionsofpublicinterest.Thiscoursewillencourageactive participation from all members ofthegroupandaskeachattendeetoselectatopicofgeneralinterestfordiscussionatthefollowingmeeting.

Alt. Thursdays from 1 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader:MaxRana94523571Bookings:MarianneVandeVoorde9913 7968


WARRIEWOOD:TED BLACKWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE Cnr.Jackson’sandBoondahRds.,War-riewood.BusesL85/88/90fromcityandupperpeninsula,buses155/156fromManly/ChurchPoint.Parkingavailable.Venue Coordinator: Mavis Bickerton 9970 7161Email: [email protected]

102MK01PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGEHowdoeslanguagesignify?Doesitreferto the world or is it metaphorical? Weexaminetheoriesofsignsandhowmeta-phor works. How are fiction and propa-gandapossible?Whataboutthelanguageofphilosophy?Isitmetaphorical?Settext:PatrickWhite:The Solid Mandala. Alt. Fridays from 23 July 1:45 - 3:45Leader:NicoleHelmyBookings:AnneandFrankVanAsten9982 5409

102MK02ADVANCED GERMANNewmemberswith a goodbasic knowl-edgeofthislanguagearewelcome.Studymaterial is supplied. Alt. Tuesdays from 6 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader:HerbertPerlichBookings:RitaHogan99493232

FORESTVILLE MEMORIAL HALLFORESTVILLEMEMORIALHALLCnr.WarringahRd.andStarkeySt.Forestville.ForestCoachLines270fromCity/Belrose,276fromWarringahMall/Belrose,280fromChatswood/WarringahMall.Parkingavailable.Venue Coordinator: Barbara Potts 9451 4967Email: [email protected]

102MJ01SPANISH CONVERSATION **(10)Participants will discuss current affairs,participate in role-plays and presentations in Spanish. A good level of Spanish isrequired,(VamosaHablarEspanol).

FORESTVILLE: FOREST COMMUNITY ARTS CENTREDarley St. Forestville. Forest Coach Lines 270fromCity/Belrose,276fromWarrin-gahMall/Belrose,280fromChatswood/WarringahMall.Parkingavailable.Venue Coordinator: Barbara Potts 9451 4967Email: [email protected]

102MF01ROMAN HISTORY: THE WORLD, THE FLESH AND THE DEVILA survey of early Christian attitudes towomen and marriage. Why were celibacy and often extreme asceticism regardedso highly, and by whom?The continuingcoursewillconcentrateonthefirstfewcen-turiesoftheChristianera.(5sessions)Alt. Thursdays from 1 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:LeonieHayne9417 2894

102MF02CREATIVE WRITING**(8)Weareasmallself-helpwritinggroupandhavebeengoingnowfor10years.Eachmember contributes both in writing and editing and over the years we have had several members who have published. Whatyouwriteiseachmember’schoice.Alt. Mondays from 5 July 1:30 - 4:30Leader: Paula Barrass 9960 8281Bookings:JoMcGahey99863063

102MF03PAINTING IN OILS AND ACRYLICSAlthough this is not a structured teaching class, encouraging basic lessons are giv-en to beginners and guidance and assis-tance provided when needed. Every first and third Tuesday of the month from 6 July 1:30 - 4:30Leader: Beryl Foster 9451 4852Bookings:JulieTaylor99588742

3. The Robots Are ComingAyoungman’svisionofthefutureTuesday 21 Sept Speaker:BryanClarke

4. Brunel’s SS Great BritainAn expert maritime historian presents Brunel’sgreatmasterpieceTuesday 19 Oct Speaker:WarwickAbadee

5. Tales of an Old SeadogAyoungman’slifeatseaTuesday 16 Nov Speaker:DavidJames

6. A Newport ChildhoodFrom1890’sthroughtheyearsoftheear-lypioneers,anda lookathowtheGreatDepression hit the peninsulaTuesday 21 Dec Speaker:ElizabethGray

102MQ05COFFEE AND CLASSICSJoin this friendly group in LakeviewHalland listen to great classical music. As well asenjoyinglegendaryperformancesfrommusiciansfromthepast,welistentomanyrecordings by outstanding conductors and artists of our own day. For a bonus, wehaveplungercoffeeandqualitycookiesinthebreak.Alt. Tuesdays from 13 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:RosemaryMcCulloch99138509Email: [email protected]

102MQ06JOURNEY INTO JAZZ: CONGO SQUARE TO CARNEGIE HALLAseriesoflectures,illustratedbyrecord-ingsonCD’s,on thehistoryof jazz fromitsrootsinAfricaandNewOrleanstothepresent day. (5 sessions)Alt. Tuesdays from 12 Oct 2:00 - 4:00Leader: David Stevens 9939 1995Bookings:MarieSmithEmail: [email protected]

102MQ07ISLAM IN THE MODERN WORLDA member of the Islamic Sciences andResearch Academy, presents this series which provides aworld view of the faithandpracticeofIslam.Muslimsinmodernlife; interpretationsof Islam;Jihaduntan-gled;womenInIslam;andIslaminpoliticsandsociety,past,presentandfuture.(6 sessions)Each Friday from 23 July 2:30 - 4:15Leader: Levent GunaydinBookings:MaryComber99484064Email: [email protected]

102MQ08EXPLORING THE NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE**(16)Whathappenswhenwedie?For30yearsresearchers have been exploring this questionusingaccountsgivenbyclinically

dead patients who have been revived. We willlookatthehistoryofthisresearch,thetypical experience and case studies.(7 sessions) Each Thursday from 29 July 1:00 - 2:30LeaderandBookings:NilaChambers9999 2445Email: [email protected]

Each Monday from 19 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:SoniaJenner9453 1306Email:[email protected]

102MJ02THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GUISEPPE VERDIOpera’sbest lovedcomposerhadalongandeventfulcareer.Healsoplayedarolein the reunification of Italy. These talksareillustratedbymanyexcerptsfromhisworks,whilealsopresentingaportraitofaremarkableman.(4sessions)Each Friday from 16 July 10:30 - 12:30Leader: Paul BarclayBookings:AnnikaTults98823669


PRIVATE HOMESCoordinator: Roy Bedford 9944 7240Email: [email protected]

102MH01TRAVEL WITH JOY (Newport)Now in our 10th year! A small group is invited to explore the world through the eyesandcameraofatravellerinterestedinall sheseesand learnsof thehistory,culture,customsandlifeofthepeople.Alt. Tuesdays from 6 July 2:00 - 4:00 LeaderandBookings:JoyChester9999 1299

102MH02EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE (Avalon Beach)**(12)Group participation in play-reading. Thisisaprogramtoenjoythestoriesandlan-guage of Shakespeare. We do not givelectures but do enjoy input from mem-bers. Alt. Mondays from 5 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:AmyGoldsbro9918 5573

102MH03THE GREAT COMPOSERS (Palm Beach)**(15)Come to Palm Beach to relax with excel-lentviews,companyandfinemusic.Weshallstudythelivesofthegreatcompos-ers, their contribution to the development ofmusic and their place in the classicalmusic repertoire.Alt. Fridays from 2 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader: Roger Pratt Bookings:MoyaWard99792553Email: [email protected]

102MH04BOOK CLUB OR PLAYREADING (Beacon Hill)**(10)People are invited to participate with either abookorplayreadinginalternateweeks.Interestedmemberspleasephonetodis-cussfurther.Alt. Thursdays from 1 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:WendyBolton9939 7057

MONA VALE MEMORIAL HALL 1606PittwaterRd.MonaVale.BusesL85/88/90fromcity/upperpeninsula.Parkingavailable.Venue Coordinator: Roy Bedford9944 7240Email: [email protected]

102ML01FRENCH FOR BEGINNERSThis course is aimed at those whomayhave studied French years ago and have

BELROSE:GLENAEON RETIREMENT VILLAGE207 Forest Way, Belrose. Forest Coach Lines276fromWarringahMall/Belrose,270(some)fromcity/TerreyHills.Parkingavailable inside village.Venue Coordinator: Margaret Robinson 9486 3528Email: [email protected]

102MT01DOCUMENTARIESAwideselectionoffilmsareshownonourlarge plasma screen in our village commu-nitycentrewithsubsequentdiscussion.Alt. Mondays from 12 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader: John Sheridan 9450 2495 Email: [email protected]:ShirleyCarroll99862425

102MT02LEARN TO ENJOY MAH JONGPlayMah Jong in a friendly atmospherein the western game play. All welcome, beginners and experienced. A limited numberof inexperiencedplayers canbeaccepted.Each Tuesday from 13 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:DelveneLawrence9975 3788 Email: [email protected]

102MT03POINT OF VIEW DISCUSSIONAfuneducationaldiscussiongroupfocus-sing on topical news items, selected issues and favourite books. “ The worldwon’tchangebutouropinionsmight.”Alt. Wednesday from 14 July10:00 - 12:00Leaders: Eunice Spangaro 9986 3401 and MickGreig94863140Bookings:EuniceNash94500895

102MF04READING SHAKESPEARE - JULIUS CAESAR“Why man, he doth bestride the narrow worldlikeaColussus?”Bringacopyofthetextandfindout.(4 sessions)Alt. Mondays from 11 Oct 2:00 - 4:00Leader: Nola FletcherBookings:MarianWeston99493802

102MF05CAESAR - HERO OR VILLAIN?Julius Caesar was a statesman and the greatestmilitarygeniusofalltime,sowhywasheassassinatedattheageof48?Monday 11 Oct 10:00 - 12:00SpeakerandBookings:AnneRichardson9949 3802

102MF06CHINESE VILLAGE PEASANT TO DINKUM AUSSIEMostearlyChineseimmigrantscamefromruralvillages.Theycamehereassojourn-ers, to make their fortune then go backhome. Those who stayed behind facedallmannerof restrictionsanddiscrimina-tion,despitethesedifficultiestheyquietlyraised families who successfully assimi-latedintotheAustralianwayoflife.Ittookonly two generations.Friday 5 Nov 2:00 - 4:00Speaker:GordonMarEmail: [email protected]:LynHoney99973292

102MF07WHEN CHINA BOY MEETS WHITE AUSSIE GIRLInNSWfromtheearly1850’stotheearly1900’s,manyAustralianwomenpartneredwithChinesemen.Theyencounteredhos-tile community attitudes to their inter-racial relationships. We examine these attitudes andtheexperiencesofthosecoupleswhodaredtocrossthatracialboundary.Theyfaceddisapprovalofbothcultures.Friday 19 Nov 2:00 - 4:00Speaker:GordonMarEmail: [email protected]:LynHoney99973292

forgottenmuchofwhat they once knew.ThereisanemphasisonoralFrenchandpronunciation as well as some necessary grammar. Alt. Tuesdays from 27 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader: Joan Lawler 9979 4030Bookings:BeverleyGibbs99980146

102ML02FRENCH BEGINNERS LEVEL 2Learningtospeak,readandwriteFrench.Weusethetextbook:French Made Sim-ple. Alt. Wednesdays from 14 July2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:SaritaWright9970 5906

102MT04JAZZ APPRECIATIONThecoursewill concentrateon thecom-posers, e.g. Cole Porter, Richards and Hart etc. of The Great American Song Book,asplayedandsungby jazzmusi-cians.Alt. Tuesdays from 13 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader:EricHitchen94511414Email: [email protected]:JudyDwyer94281318


UPPER NORTHCourse Coordinator: Alan Barge 9487 2899


BEROWRA COMMUNITY CENTRETheGullyRoad,Berowra-intheBalconyroomVenue Convenor: Anne Lycett9456 1763Email: [email protected]

102NA01AFFAIRS OF INTEREST - (History Aust) Topicswillinclude:ClocksandCalendars;HistoryofAbbotsleighandBettyArchdale;WWIOperationJaywick;MyJourneys inVietnam;Antarctica; In theWakeofMat-thew Flinders; Vineyards of the SydneyBasin; William Charles Wentworth; Aus-tralianTroopshipConvoysofWWI.Each Second and Fourth Monday from 26 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:AnneLycett9456 1763

CASTLE HILL:MOWLL VILLAGEWe meet at the Sisson Clinic. Visitors and village residents are welcome. Parkingisavailable.Venue Convenor: Rose Leaf 9634 3159

102NC01ISSUES AND IDEASThisisaresearchanddiscussionseminar.Alt. Tuesdays from 20 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:RoseLeaf9634 3159

EPPING UNITING CHURCHCornerChesterandOxfordStreets,Epping,(intheSmallHall).8minuteswalkfromstationor6minutesfrombusinterchange.Venue Convenor: Wendy Walker9858 1162Email: [email protected]

102NX01BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPA reading and discussion group with the emphasis on contemporary literature. The first book will beWanting by Rich-ardFlanagan,followedbyShakespeare’s Wife by Germaine Greer. Alt. Thursdays from 8 July 10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:WendyWalker9858 1162Email: [email protected]

EPPING LEISURE AND LEARNING CENTRE1ChambersCourt,Epping.OffPembrokeStreet,beneathLibrary.5minutesfromstation/busstops.Somelimitedparking.Venue Convenor: Ian De Mellow9487 1908Email: [email protected]

102NE01THE LAST EMPIRE: COLD WAR AND HOT WARS (1967-1976)WebeginwhereweleftoffinSemester1:theVietnamWar,andtheUS’painfuljour-ney towardsmilitarydefeat.Other topicsinclude:preservationoftheStateofIsrael;theprojectionofUSpowerintotheAmeri-cas;andtheemergenceofSovietsuperi-orityinweaponsofmassdestruction.Alt. Wednesdays from 21 July1:00 - 3:00 LeaderandBookings:IanDeMellow9487 1908

102NE02TAI CHI**(20)LearntheancientartofTaiChiandgainhealth benefits through its gentle exer-cises and relaxation, which are ideal forhealthythirdagers.TaiChi’sgraceful,fluidmovementscombinethreeformsofexer-cise: strength, stretching and breathing. Alt. Wednesdays from 14 July1:00 - 3:00LeaderandBookings:SiangTan9888 7874

UPPER NORTH AGM AND LUNCHEON12:30pm Monday 8 November 2010

Turramurra Masonic & Function CentreCorner Turramurra Avenue & Pacific Highway, Turramurra

Allmembersare invited toattendourannualgeneralmeetingwhichwill be followedbya light luncheonwithopportunities formemberstosocialise.ReportsfromPresidentMargotTaverne,TreasurerEbbavanderHelderandCourseCoordinatorAlanBarge,willbefollowedbyelectionofofficebearersfor2011.Membersshouldconsiderstandingforcommitteetoassistintherunningofourwonderfulorganisation.Positionsforelectionarepresident,vicepresident,secretary,treasurer,coursecoordinatorandcommitteemembers.

Informationandnominationformsmaybeobtainedfromandreturnedto:Secretary:LesleaMartin94871630or64ClissoldRd.Wahroonga2076byFriday29October

ForcateringpurposespleaseRSVPtoMarikaMcLachlan94494251ormmclachlan@optusnet.com.aubefore29OctoberPlease write this in your diary now.

102NC02EARLY 20TH CENTURY ENGLISH LITERATURE ThiscoursecontinueswithPassage to India byEMForsterandincludesthewarpoets.Alt. Tuesdays from 13 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:JennyTrimboli9484 9223

102NC03MUSIC APPRECIATION FOR PLEASUREThe course explores the world of musicfrom the classical composers through toballet, opera and operetta.Alt. Fridays from 16 July 2:00 - 4:00Leaders:JanChaffeyandJoyMackayBookings:JoyMackay96549080


HORNSBY CENTRAL LIBRARY28-44GeorgeStreet,Hornsby(entryinHunterLane).NeartotheHornsbystation.Parking:Councilcarpark,ornearbyWestfieldShoppingCentre.Venue Convenors: Lesley Goldberg 9484 2243Email: [email protected] Pollard 9457 9161Email: [email protected]

102NY01ANCIENT PERSIAWeexperiencethedistinctiveflavouroftheAchaemenidDynastyofCyrus,DariusandXerxes, the side stories of Susa, Estherand the Scythians; and an introduction to perfumes, carpets, food and Zoroastrian-ism. (6 sessions)Alt. Tuesdays from 3 Aug 10:15 - 12:15 Leader:HeatherBentley Bookings:LesleyGoldberg94842243Email:[email protected]

102NY02HISTORY SEMINARSTalksbyhistoriansandresearchersonarangeoftopics, including:Australiangar-dens;StoryoftheOperaHousesails;Aus-tralianLebanesecommunity;Influenceofnaturaldisasters;TrafficandWharvesonSydney’s rivers; Medicines in the 1950sandsince;Burma’shistory;LifeofShake-speare; Researching and writing history.

HORNSBY LEISURE & LEARNING CENTRE25EdgeworthDavidRd,Hornsby.ShortwalkfromthestationandWestfieldShoppingCentre.Easyparking.Venue Convenor: Alan Barge 9487 2899Email: [email protected]

102NQ01YOGAPeople of all ages arewelcome.Experi-ence the benefits of bending, stretching,twisting and improving balance. We prac-ticetheage-oldartofYoga.Classcatersforbeginnerstoexperiencedparticipants.Each Wednesday from 7 July6:15 - 7:15pm LeaderandBookings:GrahamMarshall04000 98756Email:[email protected]

KILLARA:LOURDES RETIREMENT VILLAGE95StanhopeRoad,Killara.MeetingsheldattheVillageAuditorium.On-siteparkingandsomeeasystreet-parkingavailable.Venue Convenor: Bob Burnett9415 6824

102NR01 HISTORICAL AND OTHER INTERESTING TOPICSThis isa lectureseriesonawidevarietyof topics, givenbypeoplewithexpertisein,andenthusiasmfor,theirsubject.Com-mentsandquestionsareencouraged.Each First Thursday from 1 July10:00 - 12:00Bookings:BobBurnett94156824

102NE03ASTRONOMY FOR BEGINNERSEverlookedatthenightskyandwantedtoknowmoreaboutit?Thesetalkswilldis-cuss the solar system, stars, galaxies and how to locate variousobjects in thesky.Nobackgroundknowledgenecessary.(6 sessions)Alt Wednesdays from 21 July10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:PeterKinna9869 1596

GORDON LIFELINE CENTRE4ParkAve.Gordon.Noparking,exceptingcarswithadisabledcertificatedisplayed.5minuteswalkfromstation.3hourparkingatWoolworth’s.Venue Convenor: Barbara Sabel9482 9224Email: [email protected]

102NG01INEQUALITYWhy poverty? A billion people remain inpoverty despite the increasing wealth ofeightypercentoftherestoftheworld.Whyisthisso?Weexamineunderlyingcausesusing historical, political and economic approaches. Sub-Sahara will be the main focusofdiscussion.Alt. Mondays from 12 July 10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:VaroeLegge9488 9922Email:[email protected]

102NG02CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP Aleaderisselectedonarostersystemforeach session.Alt. Tuesdays from 13 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:JohnMartin9456 7774Email: [email protected]

102NG03CREATIVE WRITING Discoverthejoyofwritinginaninteractivegroup.Alt. Tuesdays from 20 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader: Ann Powell Bookings:JoyMcGrane94494043Email:[email protected]

102NG04SHAKESPEARE’S OUTSPOKEN HEROINESKatherine,The Taming of the Shrew, Bea-trice, Much Ado about Nothing and Rosa-lind, As You Like it certainlyknowtheirownmindsandspeak it.Studying theseplaysreveals thedevelopingsubtletyofShake-speare’s treatment of the theme of love,leading to what is, arguably, his greatest comedy. (8 sessions)

Alt. Wednesdays from 14 July10:00 - 12:00Leader:KeithPottenBookings:BarbaraSabel94829224Email: [email protected]

Alt. Tuesdays from 13 July 10:15 - 12:15 LeaderandBookings:LesleyGoldberg9484 2243Email:[email protected]

102NY03LIFE WRITING WORKSHOPIneachsessionofthiscourseparticipantswriteashortaccountofpastevents or inci-dents in their lives, thus preserving their memoriesfortheirfamilies.(5sessions)Alt. Wednesdays from 14 July10:15 - 12:15 LeaderandBookings:JoeLigoff9487 6854Email:[email protected]

102NY04CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATIONAn ongoing series of thematic programsinterspersed with occasional focus ona particular composer – all illustrated byrecorded music.Alt. Wednesdays from 21 July10:15 - 12:15Leader: Rex Benn Bookings:JoyceHolder94564241

102NY05COPS AND PRIVATE EYESWecoverahistoryoftheAmericandetec-tive story, starting with a history of thepolice in America which quickly led todetective stories. Edgar Allan Poe wrote thefirstdetectivestoryandthegenretookoff.Wefollowthetrendsdowntothepres-ent day. (5 sessions)Alt. Wednesdays from 8 Sept10:15 - 12:15 Leader: Joyce ChapmanBookings:JeanniePollard94579161Email: [email protected]


LINDFIELD SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE271PacificHighway,Lindfield.-BehindLibrary.5minuteswalkfromstationandLindfieldshoppingcarpark.Verylimitedparkingonsite.Venue Convenor: Jan Heath 9419 7336Email: [email protected]

102NL01 RUSSIAN ADVANCED**(12)This is a continuing course where mem-berswithanadequatelevelofRussianarewelcome.Each Monday from 26 July 1:00 - 3:00Leader: Olga Petlevanny 9939 6871Bookings:Natasha98871735

102NL02 PAGANISM AND CHRISTIANITY IN THE ROMAN WORLD This course begins with a discussion onRomanreligiousandphilosophicalbeliefs.ThishelpstoexplainRome’sattitudetothenewreligionofChristianityandtheChris-tian attitude to Roman beliefs. This is acontinuing course, but new members are welcome.Alt. Mondays from 12 July 10:00 - 12:00Leader:LeonieHayne94172894Bookings:FayandBillRees94984723

102NL03SOME ASPECTS OF HISTORY1. The Medici Popes The distinguished Florentine family pro-duced two great Popes about 500 years ago.They each in their ownway proveddisastrousforthechurch.Tuesday 3 Aug 10:00 - 12:00

2. Two Nationalist PoetsVictor Hugo and Alexander Pushkin hadsignificant influence on the literature andpoliticsoftheirrespectivecountries.Tuesday 10 Aug 10:00 - 12:00

3. The Flat Earth Society / GullibilityWhy do some people insist on clinging to totally discredited beliefs?This is a light-hearted examination of human credulity,overseas and here in Sydney. Tuesday 17 Aug 10:00 - 12:00

4. Two Important Scientists Count Rumford, soldier, statesman anduniquefigureinthescienceofhisdayandThomasYoung,ascientificpolymathknownas“thelastmantoknoweverything”.Tuesday 24 Aug 10:00 - 12:00Leader: Paul Barclay Bookings:JanHeath94197336Email:[email protected]

102NL04BASIC LATIN Each Wednesday from 21 July2:00 - 4:00Leader:NevisHenniker94164681Bookings:MargaretYoung96804287

PENNANT HILLS:LUTANDA MANOR14VictoriaRoad,PennantHills.Meetingpoint is at the Leisure Centre. Street parkinginVictoriaRoadandWilsonRoadVenue Convenor: John Webb9484 3028Email: [email protected]

102NM01 THE TRUTH ABOUT GLOBALISATIONGlobalisation has brought unparalleled economicandsocialbenefitstotheworldand yet is increasingly underattack.Wewill lookatwhatglobalisation is, countercommon objections to it and discuss itsbenefitsandfuture.(4sessions)Alt. Thursdays from 29 July10:00 - 12:00 Leader:TonyMcCurdyBookings:MaureenWebb94843028

102NM02MUSIC THROUGH THE AGESTopicsandexampleswillrangefromjazztoclassical,Elizabethantomodern,Negrospirituals to ballet music, and many more styles.Abriefbackgroundwillbeprovidedin each case and then excerpts played to giveyouatasteofwhatisonoffer.(4 sessions)Alt. Thursdays from 23 Sept10:00 - 12:00 Leaders:JeanAckeryandMaureenWebbBookings:MaureenWebb94843028

NORMANHURST:BOWDEN BRAE RETIREMENT VILLAGEPennantHillsRoad,cornerJasmineRoad, Normanhurst - in New Education Room.Someonsiteparking,alsosomestreetparking.VisitorsandVillageresi-dents are welcome.Venue Convenor: Nola Lee 9489 8170

102NL05NOVELS AND BIOGRAPHIES FROM THE 19TH CENTURY ONWARDSA literary discussion group studying 10 -11 bookseachsemester.ThefirstbookwillbeAlice in Wonderland. Enthusiastic readers most welcome.Alt. Thursdays from 29 July10:15 - 12:15 LeaderandBookings:MauriceO’Donovan9411 8717

102NL06MEDIA DISCUSSION GROUP Thegroupdiscussesthenewsoftheday–topicsdecidedbypopularchoice;every-one happily participates, even though con-sensus is rare. New members welcome.Alt. Thursdays from 22 July10:00 - 12:00 Leader andBookings: Fay andBill Rees9498 4723

102NL07 SOLO WHIST - A CARD GAMEKnowledgeofSolo,Bridgeor500requiredforthisfriendlygroup.Alt. Thursdays from 22 July 1:00 - 3:30LeaderandBookings:JanHeath9419 7336

102NL08 GERMAN - INTERMEDIATE**(12)Each Friday from 23 July 11:00 - 12:30New members welcome.Leaders:MarikaMcLachlan,EbbavanderHelder,DeirdreSchäppiBookings:MarikaMcLachlan94494251

102NL09GERMAN - ADVANCED**(12)Each Friday from 23 July 9:30 - 11:00 LeadersandBookings:EbbavanderHelder94162232andMarikaMcLachlan9449 4251

102NL10FRENCH CONVERSATION**(12)Wediscusscurrentaffairs,articlesofinter-estfrommagazinesandjournals,alsotop-icspreviouslyagreed.AgoodknowledgeofFrenchisrequired,inordertoparticipate.Alt. Fridays from 30 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:MaryLambert9440 2531

102NB01 WORLD LEADERS OF THE 20th CENTURYWewill studyprominent peoplewho, forbetterorworse,madeadifferenceinthe20thcentury;forexample,GoldaMeir,Mar-garet Thatcher, Ferdinand and EmeldaMarcos,theWhitlamsandothers.Alt. Mondays from 19 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:NolaLee9489 8170

102NB02DISCUSSION GROUP Coverscurrentaffairsand topicsofgen-eral interest.There is plenty of room fordiscussionfromeveryone.Alt. Mondays from 12 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:MaureenMullins9487 5003Email: [email protected]


ST. IVES UNITING CHURCHCorner:DouglasSt.andMonaValeRd.St.Ives.EntrancetoCarparkisinDouglasSt.Inaddition,streetparking,levelwalking,disabledfacilities.Coursesare in the Calvin Room unless otherwise indicated.Venue Convenor: Alan Barge9487 2899Email: [email protected]

102NI01 PSYCHOLOGY: PERSPECTIVES ON PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENTWhataretheforceswhichshapeourper-sonality?Isourbehaviouraby-productofinstinctsdirectedatself-gratificationordowe guide our actions, seeking self-fulfil-ment?Arewepropelledbyinnatedrivesordoweacquirehabitsaspartofthesociali-sationprocess?Weexaminetheseques-tions from psychoanalytic, social-learningand humanistic perspectives.Alt. Mondays from 2 Aug 10:30 - 12:30 LeaderandBookings:OlgaKatchan9488 9897

102NI02PHILOSOPHY (Gilmore Annex)Wewillcontinuethestudyofphilosophersfrom the MiddleAges. How did religiousthinkers try tosolvetheconflictsbetweenFaith and Reason? Discussion of issuesraised during the sessions is encouraged. Handoutsareavailable.Alt. Tuesdays from 13 July 10:30 - 12:30 Leader:MargotTaverne94492923Email:[email protected]

102NI11HOW WILL THE WORLD CHANGE IN THE NEXT 100 YEARS? (Gilmore Annex)Whatdoesthefutureholdforus?Whowillbethedominantnation?Wewillexaminepossible developments and discuss vari-ousscenarios.ThebasicapproachwillbethatofGeorgeFriedman,butwithalternateviewpoints fromThe Economist, The For-eign Affairs Journal, and Quadrant etc. (6 sessions)Alt. Tuesdays from 20 July10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:VaroeLegge9488 9922

102NI03WRITING STORIES Everyonehasatleastonestoryinthemjustwaiting tobe found.Whetheryourstoriescome from lifeoryour imagination, comeandfindtheminourgroup.Alt. Wednesdays from 14 July10:00 - 12:00 Leader:CeciliaInglis94025554Bookings:CaroleCohen91441685

PYMBLE UNITING CHURCHCornerPacificHighwayandLivingstoneAve.Pymble.Limitedparkingonsiteatlowerlevelwithliftfromparkingarea.Churchisoppositestation.IntheJohnDownes meeting room unless otherwise indicated.Venue Convenor: Bill Rees 9498 4723Email: [email protected]

102NU01PHILOSOPHYWecontinuewiththestudyofphilosophersfromthelate19th and early 20th centuries. Members are encouraged to assist withresearch, thusenhancingthe levelofdis-cussion.Alt. Mondays from 12 July10:30 - 12:30 LeaderandBookings:MargotTaverne9449 2923Email:[email protected]

102NU02BOOK READING GROUP**(10)Readingisasmalldailymiracle.Thebooks,selectedaftergroupdiscussion,areamixofcontemporaryandclassicalfiction.Alt. Mondays from 19 July 10:30 - 12:30Leader:ZaraMoskowBookings:FayandBillRees94984723Email: [email protected]

102NU03INTERMEDIATE SPANISH**(10)Thiscoursecontinuesfromthefirstsemes-ter.Each Tuesday from 6 July 10:30 - 12:30LeaderandBookings:JosephEllis9929 3656Email:[email protected]

PENNANT HILLS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE8WarneStreet,PennantHills.5minuteswalkfromstation.Someon-site,pluslimited3hourstreetparking.Venue Convenor: Terry Goddard9878 1174

102NP01 ART PRACTICE GROUPLoveArt?Thenjointhisfun,relaxedclass.Whether you are good at art or want to be good,thisistheplaceforyou.Experimentwith any media, explore your own style and develop your creative expression by learningtolook.Bringyourownmaterials.Beginners are welcome.Alt. Mondays from 5 July 1:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:TerryGoddard9878 1174

102NU04SPANISH CONVERSATION**(10)Mostofthetime,wediscusscurrentaffairs,cultural events or a subject previouslydecidedupon.Spanish isspoken90%ofthetime.Goodknowledgeofthelanguageisrequired.Alt. Tuesdays from 13 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader:MariaCriado0424939767Bookings:JennyBrady99668510

102NU05FRENCH INTERMEDIATE**(10)For those having completed at least three yearsofapreliminarycourse.Thiscourseaims at developing the student’s skills inreadingwriting,andspeakingFrench.Each Wednesday from 21 July10:30 - 12:30 LeaderandBookings:EthleenLow9476 4259

102NU06FRENCH - READING AND WRITING: INTERMEDIATE**(10)For those having completed at least three yearsofapreliminarycourse.Theaimofthiscourse is todevelopskills in reading,writingandspeakingFrench.Alt. Wednesdays from 28 July1:30 - 3:30 LeaderandBookings:PeterRennie9451 3821

102NU07FRENCH - READING AND WRITING: ADVANCED**(10)Suitable for those having a good basicknowledge of French grammar and pro-nunciation.Pleasenotethatalargepartofeach session is in French.Alt. Wednesdays from 21 July1:30 - 3:30LeaderandBookings:PeterRennie9451 3821

102NU08GERMAN: INTERMEDIATE**(10)For all details, please phone leader.Each Thursday from 22 July10:30 - 12:30 LeaderandBookings:TamaraCronin9144 6401

PLEASE NOTE: A Way with Words course is now listed under Private Homes section.


THORNLEIGH UNITING CHURCH1-3PalingSt.,Thornleigh,inYouthRoom,downstairs.5minuteswalkfromstationandbusstop.Plentyofcarparkingisavailable,butnocarentryfromPennantHillsRd.Accessforthedisabledis limited. Venue Convenor: Jennifer Weldon 9809 3697Email: [email protected]

102NT01 CREATIVE WRITING 1Continuing Thornleigh Writers Groupworkshop,tofinalisewritingproject (4 sessions)Alt. Tuesdays from 27 July 10:00 - 12:00 Leader:JenniferWeldonEnquiries:BarbaraSabel94829224

102NT02 CREATIVE WRITING 2 Weaimtoproducegoodquality,inventiveworkofalltypes.Newmembersandfirsttime writers welcome. Alt. Tuesdays from 21 Sept10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:JenniferWeldon9809 3697

102NT03CONTINUING FRENCH – SEVENTH YEARThe focus is on conversation, correctpronunciation, grammar and vocabulary

TURRAMURRA NORTH: THE COTSWOLDS VILLAGE28CuragulRoad,NorthTurramurra.Easystreetparkingisavailable,andnearto bus stop. Visitors and village residents are welcome.Venue Convenor: Ed Brown 9449 7260

102NV01 GALLIMAUFRYAheterogeneousmixture,jumble,medley:all things philosophical, social and more. Alt. Wednesdays from 14 July10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:JamesHillier9980 5116

102NV02 PLAYREADINGGroupreadingofplaysinarelaxedman-ner, no previous experience is necessary. CopiesofplayswillbeprovidedAlt. Fridays from 9 July 2:00 - 4:00 LeaderandBookings:EdmundBrown9449 7260

102NI04ROMAN HISTORY: THE WORLD, THE FLESH AND THE DEVIL (Wesley Room)We survey early Christian attitudes to women and marriage. Why were celibacy andoftenextremeasceticismregardedsohighlyandbywhom?Thecoursewillcon-centrate on the first four centuries of theChristian era. New members welcomeAlt. Wednesdays from 14 July10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:LeonieHayne9417 2894

102NI05 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: GLIMPSES OF OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE (Wesley Room)We continue discussions on the history and applicationofscienceandtechnology,withamixofspeakers,usingfilmandwithinfor-maltalks.Interestingtopics:nolossofcon-tinuityifyoumisssessions.(10sessions)Alt. Wednesdays from 21 July10:00 - 12:00 Leader: John Roberts Bookings:DougMilne94872853

102NI06THE MOBILE PHONE AND SENIORSDo more with your mobile. Learn how to use its features. Capture that once in alifetime photo chance. Have fun commu-nicating verbally and visually. Record both sound and video, plus much more. Monday 18 Aug 10:00 - 12:00Speaker:IanKeithBookings:SallyLaumont91446157Email: [email protected]

102NI07CURRENT AFFAIRS FORUMWediscusscurrentandhistoricaleventsofimportance and are continuing with these twofriendlygroups.(10sessions)Alt. Thursdays from 8 July 10:00 - 12:00

Group 1:LeaderandBookings:BobPotts 9499 6136

Group 2: (Knox Room)LeaderandBookings:AlanBarge 9487 2899Email: [email protected]

102NI08THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF SCHUBERT (Wesley Room)Inhisbrief31years,Schubertcomposedanextraordinarybodyofwonderfulmusic.We’llreviewthemajorinfluencesonSchu-bert’slife–illustratedwithselectionsfromhissymphonies,Lieder,sacredworks,pia-no music, and chamber music.(10 sessions)

Alt. Thursdays from 22 July 10.00 - 12.00 Leaders:JohnHughesandValmai CameronBookings:AnnPoignand94895160

102NI09HISTORY OF THE WORLD (Church Hall)Continuing the study ofAmerican historyfrom after theCivilWar and into the 20th Century.Alt. Thursdays from 1 July 10:00 - 12:00 Leader:FrankWilsonBookings:ClariceBradbury94156653

102NI10THE GOLDEN AGE OF FILMWecontinueourfascinatingexaminationofthefeaturefilmsoftheGoldenAgewhichis essentially the period up to the early 1950s.Ofparticularinterestarethewriter/directors of this period, includingCharlesChaplin,MichaelPowellandEmericPress-burger; alsoCharles Laughton’s only filmas director.Alt. Fridays from 9 July 10:00 - 12:30 LeaderandBookings:AlanSaunders9144 6088

enrichment through poetry and song. New members of intermediate standard wel-come.Alt. Wednesdays from 21 July10:00 - 12:00Leader: Chimène Hortense 9489 5025:Assistant Leader: Enrico Colli 9634 3105Bookings:TerryGoddard98781174

102NT04 AUSTRALIAN WOMEN WRITERSWe look at the books of Ruth Park andCharmian Clift and the poems of GwenHarwoodandRosemaryDodson.Wewilldiscuss theirwork in the lightof their lifeexperiences as portrayed in their writing. Readasmuchoftheirworksaspossible.Booklistavailable.(4sessions)Alt. Wednesdays from 15 Sept10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:JenniferWeldon9809 3697

102NT05 BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERSThiscourseisintendedforthosewhohavecompletedBridgeforBeginnersinsemes-ter1.Itisalsosuitableforthosewithsomebridgeplayingexperiencewhowouldliketogetbackintothegameorparticipateinsupervised play. (10 sessions) Each Thursday from 22 July 1:00 - 3:00 LeaderandBookings:JimStowe9484 6064


WAHROONGA:THE WONIORA9WonioraAve.Wahroonga.WalkingdistancefromWahroongaStation.Plentyofundergroundandstreetparking.Disability access.Venue Convenor: Alan Barge 9487 2899Email: [email protected]

INDONESIAN IndonesianisbyfartheeasiestAsianlan-guage to learn to speak, read andwrite.It is closely related toMalay. BothMalayandIndonesianarewrittenlikeEnglishandother Western languages, i.e. they use the Latinalphabet.Nodifficultwritingsystemsto learn!

102NW01 INDONESIAN - LEVEL 1**(15)Textbook used:Colloquial Indonesian, by Sutanto Atmosumarto, publisher Rout-ledge, chapters 1 - 8.Alt. Tuesdays from 6 July 12:00 - 2:00 Leader:TinaVanderHeyden99432212Bookings:ShirleyEvans98584109,mobile 0419 581 369

102NW02 INDONESIAN - LEVEL 2**(15)ThiscoursecontinuesfromLevel1.Textbooks used: Colloquial Indonesian, by Sutanto Atmosumarto, publisher Rout-

PRIVATE HOMESVenue Convenor: Jan Heath 9419 7336Email: [email protected]

102NH01 THE LANGUAGE OF SYMBOLISM (Eastwood)Thelanguageofsymbolismasexpressedinnatureinallitskingdomsandinthearts,including writing, music, architecture and painting from various backgrounds andcultures, explained by visionaries, philos-ophers and sages. Alt. Thursdays from 22 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:RosemarieLorenz9858 1512

102NH02CHESS GROUP (Galston)This isanewgroupmeetingregularly toenjoyplayingchess.Alt. Thursdays from 29 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:JimThorburn9651 2139

102NH03A WAY WITH WORDS (Pymble)In this creative writing course, we com-bineavarietyofwritingexerciseswiththereadingofworksbymembersofthegroup(prose and poetry), which are discussed in asupportiveandfriendlymanner.Alt. Thursdays from 29 July10:15 - 12:15Leader:VeroniqueEllis98019410Bookings:MargotTaverne94492923Email:[email protected]

WAHROONGA:ROSETTA PARKUPA Complex, Level 6, Activities Room, RosettaPark.Cnr.PacificHighwayandAda Avenue, WahroongaVenue Convenor: Don Linforth9489 4003Email: [email protected]

TURRAMURRA:ROHINI VILLAGERohiniAvenue,Turramurra.VisitorsandVillage residents are welcome.Venue Convenor: Patricia Johnson 9144 2720Email: [email protected]

102NN01SELECTED TOPICS

1. Police VolunteeringWednesday July 14 10:30 - 12:00Speaker:ElizabethBolton

2. ArchaeologyWednesday Aug 11 10:30 - 12:00Speaker:DavidDown

3. Cochlear Implant CentreWednesday Sept 8 10:30 - 12:00Speaker:RobMcLeon

4. The Story of the Middle EastWednesday Oct 13 10:30 - 12:00Speaker:DerekJones

5. OpthalmologyWednesday Nov 10 10:30 - 12:00Speaker:NhungMguyenBookings:PatriciaJohnson91442720Email: [email protected]

ledge, chapters 4 - 12 and Bahasa Tetang-gakuStage1,by IanJ.White,(publisherLongman).Alt. Tuesdays from 6 July 10:00 - 12:00 Leader:TinaVanderHeyden99432212Bookings:ShirleyEvans98584109Mobile0419581369

102NW03 INDONESIAN - LEVEL 3 **(15)Textbooks used: Colloquial Indonesian by Sutanto Atmosumarto, publisher Rout-ledge, chapters 10 - 17, and Bahasa Tet-anggaku Stage 1and2,byIanJ.White,(publisher Longman).Alt. Tuesdays from 6 July 2:00 - 4:00Leader:TinaVanderHeyden99432212Bookings:RoelfAlma98763017

102NW04GENEALOGYAn experienced guide will show you the basics of tracking your ancestors andassist you in your search.His experience covers searches in Aus-tralia, United Kingdom and ContinentalEurope but can also assist, to a lesser level,withAsianquests.Alt. Wednesdays from 7July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:AndreHendriks9449 1148

102NW05PAINTING IN ACRYLICS Comeand joinour friendlyclass,encour-aging basic lessons are given to beginners and guidance and assistance provided whenneeded,whateveryourskilllevel.Alt. Thursdays from 15 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:JannyDrayer9144 1741 102NW06 GERMAN FOR BEGINNERS Thiscourseisaimedatthosewhoalwayswanted to study German, but didn’t getaround to it and at those who may have studied German in the past and want to brush up on their speaking and readingskills and basic grammar. The emphasisis on oral German and some necessary grammar.Each Monday from 19 July10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:DorotheeSchifter9456 2740Email:[email protected]

102NS01LEARN THE UKELELELearntoplaywithafriendlygroupandintheprocesshavealotoffun.Alt. Wednesdays from 14 July10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:BillBeaver9489 6185Email:[email protected]

102NS02HISTORY OF HUMAN RIGHTSTherehasbeenmuchdiscussionregard-inganecessity foranAustralianCharterofRightsbut little reference to its funda-mentals.Whatisaright?Wheredorightscomefromandwhodeliversthem?WhyaBillofRights?Woulditwork?Wediscussthesequestionsandmuchmore.Each Tuesday from 29 June10:00 - 12:00 LeaderandBookings:PeterStamford9489 3121Email:[email protected]


102NH04 RECORDER GROUP (Waitara)Thisisagroupmeetingregularlytoenjoyplaying music. New members need to be auditioned.Alt Wednesdays from 21 July9:30 - 11:30LeaderandBookings:AnnetteSalt9489 5997

102NH05PLAY READING (Pennant Hills)Arelaxingafternoonreadinggoodplaysincongenialcompanyatafriendlyvenue.Each First and Third Wednesday from 4 Aug 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:StellaO’Riordan9484 1203

102NH06 THE CHATTERING CLASS (Pymble, Near Station)**(8)Inthisdiscussiongroupwechatterintelli-gentlyaboutagreatvarietyofparticipant-selected topics. Alt. Wednesdays from 28 July10:15 - 12:15LeaderandBookings:JimTaverne9449 2923Email:[email protected]

102NH07ANYONE CAN PAINT (Pymble)Itistimetotryyourhandagain.Inaveryrelaxed atmosphere, with as much, or as little, tuition as you wish, oils or acrylics. Alt. Thursdays from 22 July10:00 - 1:00 LeaderandBookings:MarianneMcMillan4731-1114

102NH08DISCUSSION GROUP (Wahroonga)Afriendlygroupfocusedoncurrentaffairsand general interest topics.Alt. Mondays from 19 July 10:00 - 12:00LeaderandBookings:EvaBrowne9487 7246

101NH09HEBREW (Wahroonga)Lessons in theHebrew languageand itshistory - including the impact on Western civilisation.New members welcome.Each Thursday from 22 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:JerzyTrau9487 7246

102NH10PLAY READING (Wahroonga)Noneedforactingskills,justaninterestinreadingplayswithafriendlygroup.Alt. Fridays from 9 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:JillBaxter9487 5972

102NH11GERMAN DISCUSSION GROUP (Waitara)**(8)Participants choose topics. Reasonable commandofGermanrequired.Alt. Mondays from 26 July 2:00 - 4:00LeaderandBookings:DorothyFifer9482 4613

SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION GROUPS IN UPPER NORTHDue to the requirement of space andnumbers there may be limited vacancies in some discussion groups. Below is a list ofgroupswithcontactnumbers,whichwillallowquickaccesstoanalternativegroup.Details of each group are in theCourseList.

Monday - Bowden Brae MaureenMullins94875003Monday - Wahroonga Eva Browne 9487 7246Monday – WaitaraDorothyFifer94824613(heldinGerman)Tuesday - Gordon LifeLine CentreJohnMartin94567774Tuesday - Mowll VillageRoseLeaf96343159Wednesday – PymbleJimTaverne94492923Thursday - St. Ives Uniting ChurchBob Potts 9499 6136Thursday – LindfieldBill and Fay Rees 9498 4723Thursday - St. Ives Uniting ChurchAlan Barge 9487 2899


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INDEXEastern Pages 6 to 8 inclusive.Endeavour (Southern) Pages 9 to 12 inclusive.Greater Western Pages 13 to 15 inclusive.Harbourside North Pages 16 to 21 inclusive.Inner West Pages 22 to 26 inclusive.Manly and Peninsula Pages 27 to 30 inclusive.Upper North Pages 31 to 37 inclusive.

AAnimals 14Archaeology 11Art Appreciation 10,23 General 11,26,33 History9 Painting 20,27,29,36,37 Symbolism 36Astronomy and Astrophysics 7,16, 17,18Australiana 6

BBook(Groups)8,11,13,15,19,20,21,25,26,28,30,31,33,34Bushwalks26

CCooking18Computer 14,20

DDancing 10,25Discussion 8,11,12,13,14,15,17,19, 20,22,23,25,28,30,31,32,33,35,36,37Drawing 9,10,24

E Education 6

FFilm 8,9,10,20,23,28,30,35Financial 18,23Future 7,34

GGames Bridge 14,22,35 Canasta 25 Chess 36 General 15 MahJong30 Solo Whist 33 Scrabble 13Gardening 11,16,17,18,19,25

GeneralInterest6Geography 7Genealogy 13,15, 36Greenhouse 7

HHistory Antarctica 18 America 7,24 Australian 6,7,9,10,13,14,15, 17,18,19,21,22,23,27,30 Ancient 6,10,19,21,29,30, 32,34 China 9,20,22,24,30 English 7,13,24 France 7,9,19 Germany 14 General 14,16,17,19,20,23, 24,31,32,33,35,36 India18 Indonesia27 ItalianandRoman19,29, 30,34 Japan 17 Korea23 Mediterranean17 Pakistan18 Persia 7,17,21,32 Turkey18,19 Wars’19,31 World 10

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KKnitting27

LLaw 7,14,17,32Language English 10,13,23,31 French 8,11,22,25,28,30, 33,34,35 General 17,21,33 German 8,11,29,33,34,36,37 Hebrew37 Indonesian36 Italian8,10,13,23 Japanese 15,24 Latin 33 Mandarin13 Russian 32 Spanish 8,18,29,34Literature General 9,11,12,17,18,21, 23,25,27 Shakespeare9,22,24,30, 31,32Lunch 28

MMedical6,16,17,19,23,27,29Mathematics13,27Museum26Music General 9,11,12,14,15,16,18, 19,20,23,24,25,29,30,31,32, 33,35 Jazz29,30 Opera 6,10,25 Recorder Play 9,21,22,26, 27,36 Singing 26 Ukulele28,36

OOutings15,(Alsoreadeventsforallsection pages 4 and 5)

PPhilosophy 6,7,8,15,16,17,24,29,31, 34,35Phones (mobile) 35Photography 15Play Reading 9,35,37Poetry 6,7,9,15,20,21,24Politics 6,7,16,19,31Psychology 6,7,29,34

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SSafety Fire14Science 7,12,13,16,17,18,19,24,26, 28,32,34Sewing 15

TTaichi14,25,31Theatre7Travel10,30

WWalks11,26Writing 8,10,13,14,15,18,20,21,22, 28,29,32,34,35,36

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Street Address: ....................................................................................................................................

Suburb: .................................................................................................Postcode ...............................

Whathasbeenyourmajorlifeoccupation(s)? ....................................................................................

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IHerebyapplytobecomeamemberofSydneyU3Aandifadmittedagreetoabidebytherulesofthe Association (CopiesoftheconstitutioncanbeobtainedatCentralOffice)

Signature ................................................................................. Date ...................................................

Membership subscription on joining is $55 which includes an initial $10 (non-refundable) fee. The Annual renewal is $45.Pleasemakecheque/moneyorderpayableto“SydneyU3A”,andposttotheabovePOBox.

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Althoughoptional,wewouldwelcomeyourinvolvementinhelpingustomakeU3Aevenmoresuccessful.

WouldyoubepreparedtoactasaCourseLeaderorDiscussionGroupleader?Yes / No / LaterIfYes,pleaseindicateinwhichsubjectareasyouhaveparticularexpertise,experienceorinterest,

thatyouthinkcouldbeofinteresttootherU3Amembers: ..................................................................

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Wouldyoubepreparedtovolunteerafewhoursofyourtimeonaregularbasistoassistyourlocal

Regioninsomeway?(sayasaCommitteemember):Yes / No / LaterWouldyoubepreparedtovolunteerafewhoursofyourtimeonaregularbasis(sayfortnightly),to

assistwithadministrationworkinCentralOffice(CircularQuay)?Yes / No / Later

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