U 3 A. Calendar & Course List. Sydney U3A. January - June The University of the Third Age

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1 U 3 A The University of the Third Age Calendar & Course List Sydney U3A The University of the Third Age offers all seniors a variety of opportunities to use their knowledge, skills and experience and to acquire new ones in an informal, friendly atmosphere Sydney U3A Incorporated PO Box R1766, Royal Exchange, NSW 1225 Phone: Fax: January - June mail@sydneyu3a.org Website: Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - January - June

2 IMPORTANT - Please Read! Members of Sydney U3A may join courses in any region. You must book for all courses unless indicated otherwise. To book into a course, contact the Booking Secretary on the phone number provided. If no Secretary or other contact is listed, contact the Course Leader. Don t procrastinate - book early to avoid disappointment, as many classes fill quickly. Don t enrol in more courses than you can possibly go to. If you have booked into a course and later decide not to proceed with it, please advise the booking person so that others may enrol. Note that most courses are fortnightly, but some (mainly languages) are weekly, a few meet less frequently. A planning calendar is provided on the inside back page as an aid to choosing fortnightly courses. Many courses include a small fee for materials or use of equipment. In the case of problems, contact the Regional Course Coordinator or nominated Venue Coordinators - however Course and Venue Coordinators will NOT take bookings for courses. SYDNEY U3A Incorporated U3A operates in many countries to provide low-cost intellectual stimulation for people in active retirement. There are no formal entrance requirements and no examinations. It is self-supporting and run by its members. The Calendar and Course List is published twice a year (January/June) by Sydney U3A Incorporated. Editor: John Yates Printer: B.E.E. Printmail Sydney U3A: Suite 102, Young Street, Sydney NSW Postal Address: PO Box R1766, Royal Exchange NSW 1225 Phone: Fax: mail@sydneyu3a.org Sydney U3A Website: Office Hours: 10:00-1:00 Monday to Friday CONTENTS NOTICES SYDNEY U3A... 2 IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!... 2 EDITORIAL MATTERS... 3 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT... 3 U3A SHOWCASE... 3 EVENTS MAP OF REGIONS... 5 COURSE LIST EASTERN... 6 Sydney U3A Office Bearers President Lesley Duffill VP (Education) John Yates VP (Public Relations) Rosemary McCulloch Treasurer Dorothy Johnson Secretary Barbara Boston Deputy Secretary Regional Presidents ENDEAVOUR (SOUTHERN)... 9 GREATER WESTERN HARBOURSIDE NORTH INNER WEST MANLY AND PENINSULA UPPER NORTH INDEX Eastern David Calvey Endeavour Bill Leach Greater Western Jim Dowell PLANNING CALENDAR NEW MEMBERS REGISTRATION FORM Harbourside North Beverley Peken Inner West Jenny Waldron Manly & Peninsula Mick Greig Upper North Margot Taverne ENQUIRIES: General Enquiries should normally be directed to the Central Office ( ) Enquiries about regional activities and courses should be made to the above regional representatives. Sydney U3A Calendar is printed and mailed by: B.E.E. Printmail Members are asked to wear their name badges at all meetings and courses 2 Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - January - June 2010

3 From the President Dear Members, We will soon be embarking on another exciting year for Sydney U3A, and I look back on 2009 with gratitude to all the members who have helped to make it so successful. We have a wealth of talent and a willingness to contribute, in the office, as leaders, and in the regions which organize the astonishingly varied and stimulating courses which we produce each semester. I thank you all. I have recently had visitors from the UK who are volunteers in the National Trust and the Royal Society for the Preservation of Birds, and when explaining how we operate with no paid employees, they were amazed that it is all done by volunteers, and it runs so smoothly. They send us all their congratulations will again be a busy year. In May a U3A showcase will be held in the Barnet Rooms of the Customs House Library in Circular Quay. It is the intention to remind all our own members and to show the general public what we do. There will be displays of art, presentations of poetry and creative writing, music performances, a production of a playlet written by and performed by U3A members, a formal debate and perhaps a Tai Chi demonstration and much more. A student creative writing competition will also be advertised, so do encourage all your brilliant grandchildren to enter and win the wonderful prizes!! We welcome ideas and help, please contact Ronnie Hoffman if you can spare any time, to help make this day something to remember. It is so important that U3A not only moves with the times but is ahead with new ideas. We are establishing a study of our member profile to assess how our energies and effort should be channelled in the next five years. This semester 60 members from Bankstown U3A are joining us, they will be part of Inner West, and a new group from Rouse Hill has joined Greater Western, we will benefit from their experience,and the introduction of new ideas. We welcome both these groups to Sydney U3A. Our membership is fine, but we do need more members who are prepared to take on some of the responsibilities both in the regions and in the Central Office. New members in particular can bring new ideas and stimulate existing committee, please do volunteer your skills. To maintain our membership numbers we suggest you all aim to Bring a Friend to your next meeting. U3A is like an apple, you can t tell what it is going to taste like until you take the first bite. U3A tastes good! Finally I thank you all personally for making this year so good for me, I have made new friends and caught up with old ones, I have been welcomed in all the regions at social functions and the AGM s and am greatly impressed and appreciative of all I see in our wonderful organization. Thank you all, and my best wishes for a happy and successful, Sincerely Lesley Duffill U3A Showcase 2010 Long room, Customs House, Circular Quay SYDNEY Life Begins at??? Time to discover new interests Time to hone new skills Time to find new friends. This can be the best time. U3A Showcase 2010 offers a taste of U3A life. See our art display, listen to our recorder group, delight in our choir, hear the work of our poets and writers, admire the demonstration of Tai Chi and applaud the Great Debate. Saturday, 1 May, am to 3 pm. Bookings Essential Please send a cheque for $15 ( includes morning tea) to U3A Festival, PO Box R1766 Royal Exchange NSW 1225 Waiver Sydney U3A has public liability insurance to cover against possible damage or injury to persons or property arising from proven negligence by any member of Sydney U3A or its invitees at the site on which the activity occurs. Members taking part in any course with physical activity as a component, such as bush walking or exercise classes are strongly advised to have adequate personal insurance - including all associated costs, to cover any accident or other event which might occur. Members may be required to sign an acknowledgement disclaimer form before being accepted on one of these courses. PLEASE NOTE! U3A members can join courses in any region, and you will be warmly welcomed at any course you take However, some courses have a limit on numbers. This is usually governed by venue size, teaching requirements or equipment limits (e.g. computers). Throughout this publication, a double asterisk (**) indicates those courses which have limits on numbers, and the actual number of students who can be accommodated is indicated in brackets. Acceptance into any course is strictly on a first come, first served basis. Consequently, you are urged to act promptly. Once courses fill, waiting lists are kept which are reviewed at intervals. Keep in mind that there are several hundred courses running at any one time in Sydney U3A. If you miss out on one of your preferred choices there are bound to be others which you might find just as fulfilling. Best wishes for another satisfying semester of learning and discovery. Thanks To Our Volunteers John Yates Vice President - Education U3A depends for its very existence on its willing band of volunteer helpers indeed these are amongst our most precious assets. Some of our volunteers have a very visible profile, serving in some capacity on Regional or Central committees. However, there are many volunteers who work behind the scenes in a variety of capacities, making tea, collecting money, arranging the rooms for the meetings, and a range of other activities. The contribution of all our volunteers is recognised and truly appreciated by the membership at large, and this is a note to say thank you to all the people who help in any capacity to enable our organisation to meet its objectives of delivering a stimulating educational program in a warm social environment. Thank you to everybody John Yates(VP Ed) Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - January - June

4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Semester 1, 2010 WEDNESDAY 10 FEBRUARY Annual General Meeting Inner West Region Where: Ball Room, Woodstock Community Centre, Church St, Burwood When: 1:15 3:30 Speaker: Peter Fay Art Collector and Curator FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY Annual General Meeting Endeavour (Southern) Region Where: Sutherland United Service Club 7 East Parade Sutherland. A short walk from the station on the western side. Parking available behind the Club. When: 10 for 10:30am. Join with members for lunch at the Club bistro after the meeting. MONDAY 22 FEBRUARY Afternoon Tea To Welcome New Members Upper North Region Gordon Life Line Centre - 4 Park Ave Gordon All new members who have joined U3A Upper North Region since the beginning of February 2009 are cordially invited to Tea and to meet and discuss U3A in general with committee members. RSVP by 15 Feb: Marika McLachlan or Margot, jagota@oz .com.au FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY Luncheon Greater Western Region Auburn RSL at p.m. No bookings required Contact: Bobbie Kersten Mobile: SUNDAY 14 MARCH Cruise Lovely Broken Bay on MV Saratoga Inner West Region Lunch at the Bay View Hotel or bring your own picnic to have by the water Cost for 1 hour cruise: $6.70 for seniors. Pay on the day. Travel: 9:15am train to Woy Woy (3rd carriage) Departs: Central Country Platform Cost: Use $2.50 Seniors Excursion Ticket. Bookings essential Contact: Bobbie Kersten Mobile: FRIDAY 19 MARCH Excursion to Fairfax Printers Eastern Region Bus trip to Chullora to see one of the most modern printing plants in Australia for the production of newspapers and magazines. You will see the plate and printing operation and the transfer of ink to the paper. The tour will involve about 2 hours of level walking. Morning tea is included. Bus leaves from Edgecliff Bus Terminal at 9am Returning approx. 2pm Cost: $35.00 Bookings from 8 February Contact: Helen Dovnik THURSDAY 25 MARCH An Open Day at U3A Upper North Region St. Ives Uniting Church - Corner Douglas St. and Mona Vale Rd St Ives We have arranged with Ku-ring-gai Council to publicize an Open Day event whereby members of the general public will be invited to sample a cross section of the many joys available to U3A members. Please tell all your friends to join us on this special day. The plan is to run concurrently five different courses. AMERICAN HISTORY - Leader Frank Wilson (Church Hall) MUSICAL HIGHLIGHTS - Leader Trevor Cope (Wesley Room) PSYCHOLOGY - Leader Olga Katchan (Calvin Room) DISCUSSION GROUP - Leader Alan Barge (Knox Room) ANCIENT THOUGHT - leader Margot Taverne. (Gilmore Annex). We will gather in the Church Hall at 9.30 Margot Taverne will give a short talk on U3A for our guests and then we move to the various courses. We will break for combined morning tea at in the Church hall Bookings are required for those people, members and guests who do not normally attend these courses. All Thursday classes for the above courses, whether week A or B, will be held on this open day instead of the usual week. Bookings: Margot Taverne jagota@oz .com.au WEDNESDAY 3 MARCH Visit the National Gallery of Australia Inner West Region See the Exhibition of the Masterpieces from Paris - Van Gogh, Gauguin and Cezanne - in association with the Musée d Orsay Travel: 8:30 am coach leaves Central Station Country Main Entrance (near taxis). Return Central approx. 6:30pm. Costs: Coach to Canberra $31 (minimum numbers) paid in advance includes morning tea (tea/coffee and biscuits) Entry to Gallery $16 (Seniors) Pay on the day Lunch in the Gallery (buy there or bring your own) Bookings essential COURSE LISTS AND BULLETINS BY Our Course Lists and Bulletins are now placed on the internet as soon as they are published. As many of our members operate addresses and are comfortable using the internet, your Management Committee has considered the possibility of distributing these documents by instead of hard copy to those members. This would create worthwhile savings both in printing and postage costs. In addition it would be an environmentally attractive thing to do. This is entirely voluntary and there is no pressure to change over. Those members wishing to receive hard copies will continue to do so. We would like to create a mailing list of those members who would be willing to receive electronic publications, and to this end, if you are willing could you please notify Central Office at: mail@sydneyu3a.org with an in the format I am willing to receive a) the Course List, and b) the Bulletin by electronic mail in future. NAME.. MEMBERSHIP NUMBER. If you are willing to receive one and not the other, this is fine, and please indicate your choices clearly. 4 Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - January - June 2010

5 WEDNESDAY 31 MARCH The Golden Age of Cinema Manly and Peninsula Region Banksia Room, Nelson Heather Centre The film to be shown is Ninotchka with Greta Garbo and Melvyn Douglas. It is a delightful comedy set in Paris before WW2, written by Billy Wilder & Charles Brackett and directed by Ernst Lubitsch. Publicity at the time of its release in 1939 cried out Garbo Laughs and so did the audiences! Leader: Alan Saunders TUESDAY 27 APRIL Visit To Royal Institute of Deaf and Blind Children - North Ryde Eastern Region Each guided tour is unique and fits in with the children s timetable. You will find the experience very interesting and rewarding and will be surprised how happy and well adjusted the children are. Morning tea and a light lunch are included. Bus departs from Edgecliff Bus Terminal at 9.30 am Returning approx 2.00pm Cost: $33.00 Bookings commence 8 February 2010 Contact: Helen Dovnik WEDNESDAY 12 MAY Luncheon Greater Western Region Blacktown RSL at noon. No bookings required GREATER WESTERN REGION ATTENTION WANGARATTA & NORTH EAST VICTORIA S HIGH COUNTRY HOLIDAYMAKERS U3A members booked on this holiday please note: Contact: Diana Pine Departure Location: Fitzwilliam St Parramatta. Date/Time: 15th March 2010 at 8.00 a.m. Return: 20th March at approximately 5.00 p.m. at same location as departure Please wear U3A badges making sure the emergency details on the back are completed. Balance payable by eftpos, cheque or cash at hotel. Credit card payments will incur a 3% surcharge. Deposits are non refundable within 28 days of departure. Eligible deposit refunds prior to this time are subject to a service charge of $20 per person. DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN THE 1930s AND WAS THE SCHOOL IN NEW SOUTH WALES? If so, you might like to provide your recollections and any memorabilia such as photographs to Denis Davis. Dr Davis is a foundation member of our U3A, and during his career at Macquarie University was Director of its Centre for Research in Education and Work. At present he is conducting a study of the Impact of the Great Depression upon Schooling in New South Wales and the Transition to Work. Your contribution could help provide an anecdotal section to the Study which at present comprises an analysis of the Government and Non-Government School Sectors and the occupations school leavers entered. If you would like to contribute please send a letter with your name and contact details to PO Box 468, Concord 2137 NSW, and address it to the 1930s Education Study. Thank you, Lesley Duffill SYDNEY U3A - MAP OF REGIONS WEDNESDAY 28 APRIL 2010 Pups With Promise - Guide Dog Centre at Glossodia Greater Western Region 8.30 a.m p.m. Total cost $38. Limited to 40 members Depart Fitzwilliam St Parramatta at 8.30 a.m. via coach and travel to Divine Cakes & Biscuits for a tasty and relaxing morning tea. We then pay a visit to the Guide Dog facility located at Glossodia, for an entertaining and informative talk on the role of the guide dogs, see the puppies, watch a video and see and learn how the dogs are trained for the vision impaired and also as pets as therapy. We then travel to Club Richmond for a two course lunch after which we tour the historic area of Windsor with commentary by our Coach Captain. We then have a leisurely drive back to Parramatta arriving at approximately 5.00p.m. Bookings and payment to Diana Pine before Friday 16 April + Windsor Cattai + UPPER NORTH MANLY AND PENINSULA + Hornsby Rouse Hill + St. Ives + + Davidson Castle East Hill + Killara + Epping Manly Baulkham Hills Chatswood Mt Druitt HARBOURSIDE + Penrith Ryde + Blacktown NORTH + Ermington + Mosman + Gladesville + Parramatta Newington + + Sydney + Prospect + Burwood Bondi Junction + INNER WEST GREATER WESTERN Alexandria + EASTERN Sefton + Canterbury + + Rosebery + + Earlwood Bankstown Camden Campbelltown + + Kenthurst + + Canoelands Berowra + Milperra + Sutherland+ ENDEAVOUR (SOUTHERN) + Engadine ENDEAVOUR REGION EXTENDS SOUTH TO HELENSBURGH AND STANWELL PARK + Cronulla Regional Boundaries The solid boundary line to the north of Upper North and to the west of Greater Western represent the current limits of coverage for those regions. However, residents outside those boundaries are welcome, and indeed encouraged to become members of the respective regions. Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - January - June

6 EASTERN Course Coordinator: Yvonne Tonnison Asst Course Coordinator: Helen Dovnik Enquiries NOT Bookings EDGECLIFF: ST. JOSEPH'S PARISH 10 Albert St, Edgecliff Public transport: Buses 327,324,325,200 or train to Edgecliff Station. Limited parking beneath Albert Court, or on the street. No bookings required at this venue. All sessions 10:30-12:30 101EJ01 SEVEN FABULOUS FRIDAYS A series of separate presentations on subjects of general interest. 1. Climate Change - Need We Panic? While many world leaders accept the consensus view on global warming, there are scientists now questioning the underlying assumptions. Friday 19 Feb Speaker: John Webb 2. The History Of Our Calendar And Time Zones Our calendar has a surprising and quirky history influenced by politics, religion and nationalism. Then we turn to the division of the globe into time zones. How and when did this happen? Friday 5 March Speaker: Paul Barclay 3. Alternative Energy Useful and practical or a greenie s hobby horse? Friday 16 April Speakers: Ronnie Hoffman and Paul Gashler 4. Australia From Colonial Days To Nowadays. Tracing Australia s historical signposts through bush songs and city ditties Friday 30 April Speaker: Warren Fahey 5. Africa - Quo Vadis? A short journey through the heart of Africa and some observations on Africa s future. Friday 14 May Speaker: John Yates 6. New Books On The Block. Fiction of South Asia Friday 28 May Speaker: Alison Broinowski 7. Writing For Young Adults. How to write exciting prose for young adults to encourage future reading. Friday 11 June Speaker: Gabrielle Lord 101EJ02 OUTBACK HEROES We shall look at bush stories of men and women whose frontier experiences, courage and ingenuity helped forge the Australian character. Included are over-landers and telegraph legends, Man from Snowy River and women like Jeanie Gunn, Evelyn Maunsell and Emma Withnell whose grit and determination built extraordinary lives. Old bush songs will form a background. (8 sessions) Alt. Mondays from 8 Feb (except Easter Monday 5 April) Leader: Marie Kennedy 101EJ03 SHAKESPEARE - FOUR GREAT SESSIONS. Arnie will discuss and show DVDs of plays to be advised. Watch for information on our web site or call Arnie on Alt. Mondays from 15 Feb Leader: Arnie Goldman 101EJ04 NATIONAL IDIOM IN MUSIC (5 sessions) Alt. Mondays from 12 April Note time 10:15-12:15 Leader: Wolfgang Simon 101EJ05 NURSERY RHYMES We will look at the origin and derivations of some of our well known Nursery Rhymes. Tuesday 9 Feb Speaker: David Calvey 101EJ06 ASIA SINCE 1945: EVOLUTION AND REVOLUTION Since 1945, Asia has emerged from Western domination to play a leading role In global political and economic affairs. The region encompasses the world s largest and smallest countries, all major religions and a kaleidoscope of ethnic groups, languages and cultures. With pressure from growing populations, the common aim has been to develop, rival and even surpass developed countries. (10 sessions) Each Tuesday from 16 Feb Leader: John Drabble 101EJ07 VIETNAM AND HER NEIGHBOURS Like Aunt Agatha, Vietnam has a colorful past. Part of a great kingdom, it became a reluctant member of the French colony of Indochina. It fought for independence but then came US involvement and the horrific war. Finally united, Vietnam is now surging ahead. It has much to be proud of, some things to hide just like Aunty. (4 sessions) Each Tuesday from 4 May Leader: Simon Gentry 101EJ08 THREE SESSIONS: 1. Victor Hugo And Alexander Pushkin: Both fought tyranny and oppression in their own countries. Tuesday 1 June 2. The Flat Earth Society: Gullibility This will include our bizarre Great Carlos Hoax here in Sydney. Tuesday 8 June 3. Two Important Scientists: Count Rumford, American-born soldier, statesman and scientist and Thomas Young, rightly known as The last man to know everything Tuesday 15 June Leader: Paul Barclay 6 Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - January - June 2010

7 101EJ09 LIFE ALONG THE SILK ROAD New fascinating facts on the less well known aspects of life styles, faiths, food, travellers and traders of China, Persia and the Uigur in Silk Road times. (5 sessions) Alt. Wednesdays from 10 Feb Leader: Heather Bentley 101EJ10 TOSCA Opera Australia s first new production of Tosca in almost thirty years! What does this involve? We will listen to, discuss and book for this great Puccini Opera. (2 sessions) Alt. Wednesdays from 17 Feb Leader: Greg Chesher 101EJ11 JOHANNES THE TYPECASTER Johannes Gutenberg was the man who revolutionised printing In the middle ages, giving birth to posters, books, magazines and newpapers, creating a whole new mindset for people at every level of society, turning us all into a civilization of book readers and word spinners. Not even the advent of the internet or any form of moving image will ween us from that habit. Blame Gutenberg. (3 sessions) Alt. Wednesdays from 17 March Leader: Robin Hucheon 101EJ12 NOT JUST DARWIN When Charles Darwin wrote The Origin of the Species he would be the last to claim he did it all by himself.. The many people who contributed to the shaping of his theories deserve to take a bow and be recognised as the builders of a bridge which Darwin crossed first.with a little help from a chap named Wallace who almost beat him to the gun. (3 sessions) Alt. Wednesday from 28 April Leader: Robin Hucheon 101EJ13 AUSTRALIA AND THE END OF EMPIRES How we dealt with the demise of the British Empire and how we will deal with the end of the American Empire. How do the small fish survive In a very large ocean? (2 sessions) Alt. Wednesdays from 5 May Leader: Tony Palfreeman 101EJ14 AN AUTHOR S TALE How to get published. The highs and lows of a writer s life. Wednesday 2 June Speaker: Ian Small 9101J15 FOUNDING MOTHERS Where did they come from and what obstacles did they overcome to found our early families? The trials and tribulations and how they dealt with them Wednesday 9 June Speaker: Beth Matthews 101EJ16 THE LAST OF THE 20th CENTURY WARRIORS The life and times of General Nguyen Vo Giap, the Vietnamese history teacher who became the most successful military strategist of the last century. Thursday 11 Feb Speaker: David Calvey 101EJ17 SOME ISSUES IN POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY Power, how it originates and circulates - domination and resistance. Perversions of power states of exception and totalitarianism. Is freedom the expression of rationality or of existence? What is Justice and how is It possible? What kind of democracy? We consult contemporary thinkers - Foucault, Agamben, Arendt, Nancy and refer to Kant. (8 sessions) Alt Thursdays from 18 Feb Leader: Nicole Helmy 101EJ18 RELATIONSHIPS From cradle to the grave the relationships we form with family, friends and many other groups influence the way we live and the sort of people we become. (5 sessions) Alt. Thursdays from 25 Feb Leader: Joan Philips 101EJ19 FIFTY YEARS OF SPACE FLIGHT This session will provide an overview of world space activities since the advent of the Space Age. Thursday 6 May Speaker: Kerry Dougherty 101EJ20 A SUSTAINABLE POPULATION FOR AUSTRALIA Do you want more water shortages, destruction of our beaches due to global warming. the building of cities of McMansions on our agricultural land and more traffic congestion? These are just some of the results of population growth. Thursday 20 May Speaker: Rex Benn 101EJ21 CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS AND THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY The president s party frequently loses seats in Congress in mid-term elections. What are the prospects for the Democrats in the upcoming 2010 elections during the Obama administration? Thursday 3 June Speaker: Bill Levantrosser 101EJ22 NUCLEAR ISSUES Iran, North Korea and all that! Thursday 10 June Speaker: Richard Broinowski PADDINGTON: E J WARD COMMUNITY 189 Underwood Street, Paddington. Public transport: buses, 380 and 381, street parking. Note: all courses at this venue must be booked through the leader. 101EW01 FRENCH INTERMEDIATE Some previous knowledge is required. Course covers basic grammar, reading, vocabulary and conversation. Alt. Mondays from 15 Feb 10:30-12:30 Leader and Bookings: Albert Rousseau EW02 FRENCH ADVANCED This is an informal discussion group. We chat, debate topical subjects, read articles, learn pronunciation and have fun while brushing up on our French with a Parisian Presenter. Alt. Fridays from 5 Feb 10:30-12:00 Leader and Bookings: Suzy Buchman Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - January - June

8 101EW03 FRENCH CONVERSATION Lively discussion group debating topical subjects. Each Thursday from 21 Jan 9:30-11:00 Leader and Bookings: Danni Neumann EW04 ITALIAN ADVANCED Developing from a course for adults. A solid grammatical foundation is required. Each Thursday from 18 Feb 1:30-3:30 Leader and Bookings: Fernando Basili WAVERLEY COMMUNITY & SENIORS S Spring Street (Mill Hill) Bondi Junction Public transport buses 200, 313, 314, 316, 317, 333, 353, 355, 378, 380, 381, 400 and 410 or train to Bondi Junction NOTE: All courses at this venue must be booked through the leader. 101EM01 SPANISH INTERMEDIATE An adequate knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation is needed as well as a sense of humour. Each Wednesday from 10 Feb. Leader and Bookings: Alyx Winston EM02 GERMAN - ADVANCED Group discussion, topics chosen by participants or provided by German texts Alt. Mondays from 22 Feb 2:00-4:00 Leader and Bookings: Lisa Gerber WOOLLAHRA SENIORS CLUB Cnr. Queen St and Edgecliff Rd in Gaden Reserve. Street parking or buses 200,327,389. Bookings essential 101ES02 ITALIAN This course is conducted in Italian including some advanced grammar rules. Alt. Thursdays from 11 Feb 2:00-4:00 Leader and Bookings: Isabella Franceschini ES03 ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS PLUS Each Tuesday from 9 Feb 1:00-3:00 Leader and Bookings: Toni Dorigo ES04 GERMAN INTERMEDIATE Conversation, reading of selected text. Basic knowledge of German essential Each Friday from 19 Feb Leader and Bookings: Lisa Gerber ES05 TIME, MEMORY AND SPECTRES Karl Marx wrote that Europe was haunted by a spectre - of communism. Now Derrida writes that again we are haunted - by a spectre of Marx. The course will be based around Derrida s Spectres of Marx The book is essential - available at a discounted price from the course leader. Alt. Thursdays from 25 Feb Leader and Bookings: Max Deutscher Mobile: mdeutsch@scmp.mqu.edu.au MAROUBRA: BOWEN LIBRARY Anzac Parade, (Cnr. Gale Street), Maroubra Junction Buses 353, 400 from Bondi Junction Bookings essential. 101EB01 DISCUSSION GROUP Looking for fun and stimulation? If so, come and join our discussion group. We cover current affairs with occasional excursions into inconsequential trivia. Alt. Tuesdays from 16 Feb Leader and Bookings: Judy Banwell EB02 FILM DISCUSSION Do you enjoy going to the movies and would you like to share your opinions with others? A discussion of acting, characters, plot and cinematography will be held on 1 or 2 nominated movies a fortnight. Alt. Tuesdays from 23 Feb Leader and Bookings: Lyn Oliver PRIVATE HOMES Bookings are essential for these courses. BOOK GROUPS 101EH01 (Bronte) First Thursday of each month 2:00 pm Leader and Bookings: Janet Sculfer EH02 (North Bondi) Third Wednesday of each month 2:00 pm Leader and Bookings: Patricia Dunn EH03 (Rose Bay) First Wednesday of each month 2:00 pm Leader and Bookings: Sylvia Bennett ES01 SHORT STORY WRITING COURSE Alt. Tuesdays from 2 Feb Leader and Bookings: Mary McCusker Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - January - June 2010

9 ENDEAVOUR (SOUTHERN) Course Coordinator: Ted Watson Enquiries NOT Bookings CRONULLA SCHOOL OF ARTS A two storied building with three rooms in Surf Road, Cronulla. A short, level walk from the station. 1. Ground Floor Supper Room 101SW01 LIVES THROUGH STORY During the first semester, we shall explore how the short story has changed through time by reading stories from different periods. We shall consider how these changes reflect changes in society. We shall also read two historical novels and consider how even these stories reflect the ideas and attitudes of the authors own period. A booklet of the short stories will be available at the first session (approx. $15-$20). Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month from 9 Feb Leader: Bronwyn Haddock bhaddock@sloan.id.au Bookings: Annie Dostine SW02 EXPLORATIONS IN MUSIC A music appreciation course. A listening experience covering various kinds of music from early Classical, Romantic, Orchestral and Choral through to Jazz and Synthesizer - exploring different countries, themes or individual composers from a range of different eras. Detailed handouts supplied. Come, enjoy and be challenged. Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month from Feb 10 1:00-3:00 Leader: Sam Adams Bookings: Dorothy Mills Upstairs Activity Room 101SW03 FRENCH FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS **(20) A course for those who have done some recent formal study (approx hours) and want to build on their vocabulary and grammar. Each Monday from 1 Feb 2:00-3:30 Leader: Diana Glenn Bookings: Jan Sutton SW04 RECORDER We are working through Recorder from the Beginning Book 3. Also exercises and other tunes and harmonies. We would be particularly interested in anyone who would like to play the Tenor (some fingering at Descant) or the Treble recorder. These instruments give the music more colour. Ring me if you are interested. Each Thursday from 4 Feb 12:45-2:00 Leader and Bookings: Dorothy Singleton SW14 PEN AND INK DRAWING The idea is to introduce you to pen and ink drawing, sometimes adding a little wash. There are many techniques used in this media, you will experiment with each one producing a dramatic art work. Beginners welcome. Alt. Fridays from 26 Feb 2:00-4:00 Leader and Bookings: Beverley Theodore tpl5@bigpond.com 101SW18 THE HISTORY OF CHINA** (20) From prehistoric times to Second and Fourth Thursday of each month from 28 Jan Leader: Gwen Nay Bookings: Bill Nay Upstairs Theatrette 101SW05 THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF SHAKESPEARE Our text this semester is King Lear. We shall read aloud around the class circle and through discussion clarify any difficulties. Please bring to the first meeting a copy of Shakespeare s King Lear with numbered lines. (4 sessions). Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month from 9 Feb 2:00-4:00 Leader and Bookings: Jean Singleton-Turner jsingleton7@bigpond.com 101SW06 PLAY READING We shall begin the year by reading Three Plays for Puritans by Bernard Shaw. Please bring a copy of the play to the first class. First and Third Thursday of each month from 18 Feb 2:00-4:00 Leader: Margaret Kingston Bookings: Alison Taylor: amtay@aapt.net.au 101SW07 HISTORY OF ART This course takes a look at the works of artists over the centuries. Various members of the class will present an artist. Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month from 9 Feb Leader: Alison Taylor amtay@aapt.com.au Bookings: Val Alison SW08 GEMS OF THE SILVER SCREEN Films, current, forties and fifties periods all in DVD format will be supplied and shown by Brian Harvey from his collection. First and Third Tuesday of each month from 2 Feb 9:30-12:00 approx. Leader: Brian Harvey Bookings: Dorothy Mills SW09 ASPECTS OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY A potpourri of Australian history presented by some class members and occasional guest speakers. Second and Fourth Monday of each month from 8 Feb 1:00-3:00 Leader: Barry Hughes Bookings: Beryl Davis after 22 Jan 101SW10 AUSTRALIAN POETRY**(18) Explore and enjoy our literary heritage. The group will read and discuss selections from the works of Australian poets. The poems will be provided in class. Second and Fourth Thursday of each month from 11 Feb 2:00-4:00 Leader: Alison Taylor amtay@aapt.com.au Bookings: Jacki Hallahan jacbob@optusnet.com.au Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - January - June

10 101SW11 ARMCHAIR TRAVELLERS Come and share travel stories and life experiences. First and Third Wednesday of each month from 3 Feb Leaders: Mary Small and Frank Daniel Bookings: Molly Titmuss SW12 DEMYSTIFICATION OF PHOTOGRAPHY The course has been devised to remove the mysteries surrounding photography, whether you use film or digital cameras. There will be some discussion relating to technical aspects with more discussion regarding your own photographs. Please bring your own camera(s) and a photograph of your choosing. It may be in digital format ie on a disc, Flash Drive, SD card or similar or even on paper! Alt. Wednesdays from 3 March 1:00-3:00 Leaders: Peter Theodore Bookings: Alison Taylor amtay@aapt.com.au 101SW13 OPERA IN CRONULLA Be surprised! Come to see whatever s on - operas you like, those you haven t seen and even those you think are not to your taste. Read about them, give your opinion and enjoy a pleasant couple of hours viewing with likeminded people in a very suitable, comfortable venue. First Monday of each month from 1 Feb 1: Leader and Bookings: Dorothy Singleton SW15 THE MUSICALS Enjoy listening, and learning about our famous musicals. Sing along to the songs, learn the history and watch some performances. Third and Fifth Monday of each month from 15 Feb 2:00-4:00 Leader and Bookings: Alison Taylor amtay@aapt.com.au 101SW16 SHAKESPEARIANA ON SCREEN Screenings relating to Shakespeare and his time, some lighthearted, some serious, followed by brief discussion. First will be the film The Dresser (Tom Courtenay and Albert Finney) which tells the story of and ageing Shakespearean actor s personal assistant who struggles to keep his charge s life together. (4 sessions) Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month from 27 April 1:30-4:00 Leader and Bookings: Jean Singleton-Turner jsingleton7@bigpond.com 101SW17 UNHERALDED HEROINES IN SCIENCE This course examines the lives of a few brilliant minds in science who because they were female, were either never recognized or faded into obscurity. We begin with Marquise du Chatelet a talented mathematician and physicist who dazzled the courts of Louis XV as Voltaire s mistress. (3 sessions). First Tuesday of each month from 2 Feb 1:00-3:00. Leader and Bookings: Kay Hargreaves Mobile kay@hargreaves.net.au 101SW19 COLE PORTER: THE GREAT SOPHISTICATE OF TIN PAN ALLEY This course will investigate the life and times of Cole Porter, one of the great sophisticates of Tin Pan Alley. We will explore his inspiration, creativity, popular acclaim and his ultimate place in American Musical history. (4 sessions). Second and Fourth Thursday of each month from 11 Feb. Leader and Bookings: Coral Hesford coraljh@tpg.com.au GYMEA COMMUNITY HALL A short walk from Gymea station to rear of small park beside the Gymea Hotel or enter from Talara Road where parking may be found. 101SG01 CREATIVE WRITING An introduction to the fun of self-expression. Alt. Mondays from 1 Feb Leader: Frank Davis Bookings: Eileen Bald SGO2 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCING The oldest dance form for women explored and expressed to traditional music. A great way to keep fit and have fun. If you can walk you can dance. Each Monday from 18 Jan 1:30-3:00 Leader and Bookings: Faye Green shalinabd@bigpond.com 101SG03 DRAWING **(20) Explore the art of drawing using various mediums - pencil, charcoal, pastel, pen and wash, water colour pencils. Visits to Art Galleries also. Each Tuesday from 9 Feb 1:00-3:00 Leader: Joan Bruel Bookings: Bev Owen bevowenau@yahoo.com.au 101SGO4 DISCOVERING ART This class will discuss the different aspects of art. You can participate by giving a short talk or just be a good listener in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. First and Third Tuesday of each month from 2 Feb 10:15-12:15 Leader and Bookings: Judy Meredith GYMEA COMMUNITY AND INFORMATION 38 Gymea Bay Road Gymea. Short walk from Gymea Station to small park near Gymea Hotel or walk through from Talara Road where some parking may be found. 101SC01 AUSTRALIA, OUR LAND **(15) Using books and videos from the library we study and discuss the environmental, geographical, historical and cultural aspects of our wonderful country.. Each Wednesday from 10 Feb 10:00 12:00 Leader: Angela Balding Bookings: Trevor Campbell Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - January - June 2010

11 MIRANDA COMMUNITY 93 Karimbla Road, Miranda. A short walk south from Miranda station with parking in Karimbla or Kiora Roads or in Miranda Fair. 101SA01 AUSTRALIAN HISTORY DISCUSSION GROUP Talks on any topic of Australian history. Topics and talks chosen and given by group members who are prepared to do so. First and Third Wednesday of each month from 3 Feb 1:30 3:30 Leader: Janice Martin Bookings: Elizabeth Donovan SA02 PATHWAYS TO THE GODS This year we will begin the fourth section of our journey through religion in history: the period of Ancient Greece and Rome up to the end of the middle ages. The arts will play a major part in this, as will the mystery religions and philosophy. Each Wednesday from 27 Jan 10:30-12:30 Leader and Bookings Jacques Goldman MIRANDA FAIR TOWERS - CROSSROADS 3rd Floor Miranda Fair Towers. Parking in Miranda Fair or a short walk from the station. 101SM01 THE RISE AND FALL OF ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS ** (20) In depth study of ancient civilizations from early Egypt, surrounding Empires and Mediterranean states. Each Tuesday from 2 Feb Leader: Elsie Barraclough Bookings: Colleen Bracken SM02 WORLD HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENTS **(15) This is a discussion group. All members are entitled to participate by doing research on agreed topics and taking part in group discussions. Each Thursday from 21 Jan Leader: Barbara Foran Bookings: Yvonne Munz OATLEY LIBRARY 26 Letitia St., Oatley. A 10min walk from Oatley Station (continue past the clock) or limited street parking. 101SO02 ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Focuses on speaking, writing, listening and reading Italian at survival level or better depending on the class. We explore grammar, literature, poetry, history, art, tourism, songs, opera themes, and recipes. Classes are in English and Italian depending on the topic and the class. Each Thursday from 8 Feb 10:00-11:30 Leader and Bookings: John Della Torre SO04 BEGINNERS ART If you have always wanted to dabble in art and never had the opportunity then this may be the course for you as no previous experience is required. Course materials advised in first lesson. Alt. Wednesdays from 10 Feb 2:00-4:00. Leader: Noelene Smith SO05 THE CHANGING FACE OF AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY A discussion group: where we remember the past, live in the present and look to the future.. Second and Fourth Monday of each month from 8 Feb Leader and Bookings: Nancye Trimmer (after 5pm). OUTDOOR COURSES 101SX01 U3A ENDEAVOUR CAMPUS WALKERS - BUSH RAMBLES AND SYDNEY BY FERRY AND FOOT Bush and town walks previously walked by walk leader. Items of interest are indicated such as history, fauna, flora, geology etc. Walks are described in our programs to indicate degree of difficulty. Public transport and car pooling are used as appropriate. Each year we have a 4/5 day excursion. Member of the AFB. Public risk insurance held. Each Thursday from 28 Jan - variable meeting times. Leader: Oscar Murphy Bookings: Christine Shaw christinemshaw@optusnet.com.au 101SX02 WALKING IN SYDNEY AND SURROUNDS **(30) Easy to medium walks around Sydney and nearby areas. A mixture of city and bush walks including lesser known ones. Alt. Fridays from 12 Feb 9:30 approx. Leader: Michael Piper Bookings: Brenda Piper SX04 WALKING AROUND SYDNEY A variety of walks around all areas of Sydney and surrounds ranging from medium level to easier bushwalks, track and street walks, going to beautiful and interesting places accessible on foot, whilst enjoying good company in the outdoors. Walking In many different parts of Sydney, we welcome members from all U3A regions to come and join us. Alt. Fridays from 5 March 9:30 approx. Leader: Leon Brown odysseus999@bigpond.com Bookings: Audrey Thompson Barbara Westgarth audrey.thompson777@bigpond.com PRIVATE HOMES 101SH01 ASPECTS OF ARCHAELOGY (Gymea) **(13) Using books, DVD s and VCR s a variety of cultures are studied for example Mayan, Indian etc. When appropriate exhibitions are available at the Museum, Powerhouse Museum etc we attend in lieu of a meeting. First and Third Friday of each month from 5 Feb 2:00-4:00 Leader: Patricia Campbell Bookings: Trevor Campbell SH02 FRENCH INTERMEDIATE (Carss Park) **(18) Covers grammar, vocabulary listening and conversation. Use will be made of audio and videotapes, supplemented by written texts. Each Monday from 8 Feb 10:00 12:00. Leader: Jan Williams Bookings: Denis Miller SH03 FRENCH CONVERSATON (Carss Park) **(18) A small group participates in French conversation over a cup of tea. Each Monday from 8 Feb 12:00-1:00 Leader: Jan Williams Bookings: Denis Miller Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - January - June

12 101SH04 GERMAN ADVANCED (Sans Souci) **(8) The approach is communicative, supported by scripted audio tapes and authentic written materials. Prerequisites: Successful completion of HSC, LC German or equivalent; otherwise near native speaker competence. Each Friday from 5 Feb Leader: June Swan Bookings: Barbara Pope SH05 BOOK BANTER (Caringbah) **(12) Each month we read a book chosen by our members. We discuss the author, the plot and the characters. First Friday of each month from 5 Feb 1:30-2:30 Leader and Bookings: Vicki Hann Mobile: vickihann@hotmail.com 101SH06 DISCUSSION AND GROUP SOLVING OF CROSSWORD PUZZLES (Blakehurst) Come along and join us for a relaxing day of who knows what? Come what may! We will look at a pot-pourri of ideas involving voluntary individual member participation with emphasis on communication and fun. Any topic at all may be discussed - no subject is taboo. First and Third Sunday of each month from 7 Feb 2:00-4:00 Leader and Bookings: Nan Bennett SH07 GARDENING - HARVESTING THE SUBURBS (Carss Park)**(8) Group meets to share experiences (successes and failures). Topics include seed raising, transplanting, permaculture, organics, herbs, companion planting and pruning. First and Third Saturday of each month from 20 Feb 2:00-4:00 Leader and Bookings: Jan Williams SH08 CLASSICS FOR BEGINNERS (Cronulla) **(8) Learn a little about a composer and his music - a different one each month. You can either do some active listening or dream away looking out at Shelley Beach - the sky, the trees and the sea. First Sunday of each month from 7 Feb 10:30-12:30 Leader and Bookings: Dorothy Singleton SOUTH HURSTVILLE LIBRARY 1 Allen Street, South Hurstville Buses 970 or 972 from Hurstville or Miranda stations. 101SL01 DISCUSSION GROUP ** (16) Our friendly group enjoys stimulating and serious discussion on current affairs and a variety of subjects. There is controversy, reminiscing and usually lots of laughter. Each Monday from 1 Feb Leader and Bookings: Betty Buchanan SL02 AWARD WINNING NOVELS **(15) This course will look at a selection (chosen by group) of books which have won a literary award such as the Man Booker or Miles Franklin. The group will be seen as a discussion group (not a lecture). First Wednesday of each month from 3 Feb 10:30 to 12:30 Leader and Bookings: Pat Copping patriciacopping@optusnet.com.au HURSTVILLE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY 7-11 The Avenue, Level 4. Car park next door with access to lift. 10 minute walk from Hurstville Station. 101SB01 DISCUSSION GROUP Would you enjoy sharing and exchanging various ideas? We explore a subject chosen by the group as well as spontaneous individual contributions. First and Third Tuesday of each month from 2 Feb Leader and Bookings Dorothy Clark SUTHERLAND LIBRARY Committee room Sutherland library Belmont Street, Sutherland 101SS01 CRIME LITERATURE ** (20) Emphasis is on top quality authors of both fiction and non-fiction books. All members have the opportunity to contribute their opinion during this enjoyable and relaxed gathering.. First and Third Tuesday of each month from 2 Feb Leader: Yvonne Crawford vonjon@tadaust.org.au Bookings: Margaret McGilchrist YOWIE BAY: WATERBROOK LIFESTYLE RESORT 19 Wyralla Road, Yowie Bay. A long walk from Miranda Station ample parking along street. 101SY01 MUSIC FOR PLEASURE: THE CLASSICAL ROMANTICS The 200 years from 1750 to 1950 saw great changes in music composition. Pleasant listening continues with exploration of this period. First and Third Tuesday of each month from 9 Feb 2:00-4:00 Leader and Bookings: Mavis Sourry mssappho@bigpond.com Bookings: Jacki Hallahan jacbob@optusnet.com.au 12 Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - January - June 2010

13 GREATER WESTERN Course Coordinator: June Keith Enquiries NOT Bookings PARRAMATTA SENIORS LEISURE & LEARNING Old Council Chambers, Civic Place, Parramatta. 101GS01 WRITING IS FUN A happy non-competitive environment in which to express yourself in writing. Beginners most welcome. Alt. Tuesdays from 2 Feb Leader and Bookings: Kath Hollins GS02 BOOK OF THE MONTH Discussion group with limited vacancies. Share the experience, expand your understanding and enjoy the process. Each 4th Monday from 1 Feb Leader and Bookings: Rosemarie Zuther GS03 EXPLORING AUSTRALIA S HISTORY An informal class in which everyone is encouraged to participate. The many facets of Australian history are discussed and guest speakers are encouraged. Alt. Tuesdays from 9 Feb Leader and Bookings: Shirley McLeod GS06 GROWING YOUR FAMILY TREE Interested in your family history? Join a friendly, helpful group all engaged in digging up their ancestors. Alt. Tuesdays from 9 Feb 1:00-3:00 Leader and Bookings: John McGlinn GS09 ENGLISH CONVERSATION Become more confident. Practice your English with a friendly group of people. Alt. Mondays from 8 Feb Leader and Bookings: Lorna Clayton GS10 MY WORD Love the English language? Wonder how our idiosyncratic sayings came about and what some of those peculiar words mean? Come along to expand your knowledge and write creatively in an enjoyable and easy-going environment. Alt. Wednesdays from 10 Feb 1:00-3:00 Leader and Bookings: Pam Evans GS15 BRUSH UP YOUR SCRABBLE Scrabble enthusiasts will be attracted by the prospect of playing a new miscellany of opponents. The less experienced will find more opportunities to improve. Alt. Fridays from 12 Feb 1:30-3:30 Leader and Bookings: Dorothea Ratcliffe GS16 SCIENCE MATTERS Discuss interesting topics (people, discoveries, ideas etc) from the world of science, both past and present, supported by videos where available. Alt. Tuesdays from 16 Feb 1:00-3:00 Leader and Bookings: Dick Hayhoe GS17 MANDARIN This course is intended for the 3rd age people who want to learn Mandarin. By means of learning Chinese characters and sentences using alphabetic transliteration. Alt. Mondays from 1 Feb Leader: Ying Mei Zhang Bookings: Ying Mei Zhang or Nicole Liu GS20 THRILLERS AND MYSTERIES Join a monthly book-reading group for those who read for entertainment and love whodunits. We each take turns in selecting two authors for the following month. Second Monday of each month from 8 Feb 1:00-3:00 Leader and Bookings: Dorothy Johnson GS24 CALLIGRAPHY **(15) Learn beautiful writing and discover your artist within. No experience or talent necessary. Alt. Thursdays from 28 Jan 2:00-4:00 Leader and Bookings: Georgie Tuck GS29 THIS ENGLISH REALM - THE HOUSE OF HANOVER We will discuss the Lives and Times of the Hanoverian Monarchs from George I to William IV. Alt. Fridays from 5 Feb Leader and Bookings: Mike Goodwin mikeawin@tpg.com.au 101GS30 DISCUSSION GROUP **(20) Have your say. This discussion group will discuss topical current affairs and social issues in an open forum. No subject is taboo. All members are welcome to have their say. On the following Fridays 12 and 26 Feb, 26 March, 9 and 23 April, 7 May, 4 June Leader and Bookings: Mike Goodwin , mikeawin@tpg.com.au 101GS33 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 powerful mathematical tool. Sessions will concentrate on practical applications of algebra, showing you how to save work and simplify problems. Alt. Thursdays from 4 Feb Leader and Bookings: Dicky Hodge dickevich@hotmail.com 101GS34 TRAINING LIONS TO DRIVING BUSES - AN EXCITING LIFE The long and hugely interesting, very different and ongoing life of a remarkable lady. That life moving from Columbia, through Central and South America to Australia. Speaker: Fanny Espinosa Friday 12 March Bookings: June Keith junekeith@optusnet.com.au Sydney U3A Calendar & Course List - January - June