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COURSES2012

Term Dates 2012

Term 1 6 February – 30 MarchTerm 2 16 April – 22 JuneTerm 3 16 July – 21 SeptemberTerm 4 8 October – 30 November

Manningham U3A office is located at

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2 / 520 Blackburn Road,2 / 520 Blackburn Road,2 / 520 Blackburn Road,2 / 520 Blackburn Road,2 / 520 Blackburn Road,Doncaster EastDoncaster EastDoncaster EastDoncaster EastDoncaster East(Melway: 34 D5)

Postal Address: PO Box 3288Postal Address: PO Box 3288Postal Address: PO Box 3288Postal Address: PO Box 3288Postal Address: PO Box 3288The PinesThe PinesThe PinesThe PinesThe Pines

Doncaster East, 3109Doncaster East, 3109Doncaster East, 3109Doncaster East, 3109Doncaster East, 3109

Office Hours:9.00 am – 3.00 pm, weekdays

(during U3A term time)

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American Literature 13Art Unlock the Mysteries! 10Astronomy & Cosmology 6Badminton 14Ballroom Dancing –

Advanced 14Ballroom Dancing –

Beginners 14Ballroom Dancing –

Intermediate 14Bird Watching – Self Help 6Book Discussion Group 13Bridge – Beginners 13Bridge – Duplicate Group A 13Bridge – Duplicate Group B 14Bridge Practice – Self Help 14Calligraphy – Level 1 10Calligraphy with

Illumination – Level 2 10Card Games 14Chinese Advanced 18Chinese Mandarin – Level 1

Group A 18Chinese Mandarin – Level 1

Group B 18Chinese Mandarin – Level 2 18Computers – Basics Level 1 9Computers – Excel 9Computers – Family History

Records 9Computers – Family Tree

Maker 9Computers – For Novices 9Computers – Intermediate 9Computers – Internet &

Email Workshop 9Computers – MS Publisher 10Computers – MS Word 10Computers – Photo-editing 10CPR Lecture 1 21CPR Lecture 2 21CPR Workshop 1A, 1B 21CPR Workshop 2A, 2B 21Cultural & Social Theory –

Reading Group 5Culture, Theory & Practice 5Current Affairs – Behind

The News 6Current Affairs – Group A 7Current Affairs – Group B 7 Dining Out with Friends 5Drawing & Pastels –

Level 2 10

Drawing & Pastels –Level 3 10

Drawing, Pastels Plus 10Embroidery Needles &

Threads 11Embroidery for Beginners

Plus 11English (ESL) – Conversation

Level 1 13English (ESL) – Conversation

Level 2 Group A 13English (ESL) – Conversation

Level 2 Group B 13English (ESL) – Tutor

Training 21Film Appreciation 7Food – Technology and

History 7French Conversation –

Level 2 Group A 18French Conversation –

Level 2 Group B 18French Conversation –

Level 3 19French Self Help – Basic 19French Self Help – Level 2 19Genealogy – Family History

– Level 1 5Genealogy – Family History

– Level 2 5German – Basic 19German – Kaffeeklatsch 19German for Beginners &

Travellers 19German – Intermediate 19Golf for All 15Golf for Fun 15Good Health – Good

Medicine 5Greek – Level 1 19Greek Conversation 19Greek Folk Dancing 15Handcrafts 11Healing – Mind, Body, Spirit 5History – Australian 7History – 20th Century

German Through Film 7History – Military 7History of Technology 7Ikebana – Group A 21 Ikebana – Group B 21

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Italian – Conversation forBeginners 19

Italian – Level 1 20Italian – Level 2 20Italian – Self Help 20Languages of the World 7Latin – Advanced 20Latin – Intermediate 20Lawn Bowls for Beginners 15Life Skills in Our Later Years 5Line Dancing 15Mahjong – Western –

Self Help 14Marquetry – Self Help 11Maths in Society 8Meditation 5Meditation for Inner Power

Inner Peace 6Monthly Talks 8Music – Choral Singing 11Music – History &

Appreciation 11Music – Singing for

Pleasure 11Music Theory – Level 1 11Music Theory – Level 2 11Music Theory – Level 3 11Needlework 12Painting – Acrylics &

Gouache 12Painting – Chinese 12Painting – Watercolour –

Self Help 12Painting Watercolour –

Level 2 12Painting with Oils 12Petanque – French Bowls 15Philosophy Social 8Physics of the World

About Us 8Pottery – Introduction to

Handbuilding 12Psychology Group A 6Psychology Group B 6Reading For Pleasure 13Religions of the World 8Rock & Roll, Swing &

Salsa – Beginners 15Rock & Roll, Swing &

Salsa – Intermediate 15Russian – Level 1 20Scrabble 14Sculpture – Self Help 12

Snooker 14Solo – Self Help 14Spanish – Level 1 20Spanish Conversation

– Level 2 20Stockmarket – Self Help

Discussion Group 8Strength Training – Level 1 15Strength Training – Level 2

Group A 15Strength Training – Level 2

Group B 16Strength Training – Level 2

Group C 16Strength Training – Level 2

Group D 16Table Tennis 16Tai Chi Ch’uan – Advanced 16Tai Chi Ch’uan – Beginners 16Tai Chi – Level 1 16Tai Chi – Level 2 16Tai Chi – Push Hand 16Tennis 16The New Consciousness 6Travellers’ Tales 8Travels in Medicine 8Walking for Exercise –

Wednesday 17Walking for Exercise –

Friday 17Walking for Fitness 17Walking for Health &

Pleasure 17Whimsical Knitting & Crochet 12Wood Carving – Self Help 12Woolcraft 12Writing – The Written Word 13Yoga – Classical Group A 17Yoga – Classical Group B 17Yoga – Classical Group C 17Yoga – for Health 17Yoga – Hatha Group A 17Yoga – Hatha Group B 17Yoga – Hatha Group C 18Yoga – Hatha Integral 18Yoga Philosophy 6Zumba Gold 18

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Manningham University of the Third Age (U3A) providesa stimulating learning and social environment for seniormembers of the community. It commenced in October1991 when 12 classes were offered to about 35 members.In 2011 we are offering 168 classes and expect ourmembership to exceed 1,600.

Membership is open to all mature age people who arenot in full time employment and who are interested inworking together to keep their minds active. There areno ability limits, no entry requirements – some classesmay require a level of experience, as stated in the coursedescriptions, and no examinations.

Tutors and office bearers provide their services free. Costsare kept as low as possible. The annual Membership feeis $40. A concession fee of $20 is extended to membersof other U3As. This fee enables you to attend classeswith no additional payment. Costs may apply in someclasses for material or class notes. Whilst we would likeevery member to be accepted into the classes of theirchoice, this is sometimes not possible. Some classes fillup quickly and waiting lists are formed. If you are placedon a waiting list for every class you have chosen, youmay withdraw your membership by applying for a refundat any time. Other classes where the format is progressivemay be closed to new comers beyond a set date.

Classes are held in a variety of venues. Note details inNote details inNote details inNote details inNote details inthis brochure or enquire at enrolment.this brochure or enquire at enrolment.this brochure or enquire at enrolment.this brochure or enquire at enrolment.this brochure or enquire at enrolment. Most classes areheld weekly in 80 minute sessions between 9:00am and4:30pm. Where classes are not held weekly – for example2nd & 4th Monday – this refers to the 2nd & 4th Mondayof the month within terms.of the month within terms.of the month within terms.of the month within terms.of the month within terms.

The Committee of Management advises that the materialpresented in classes is at the discretion of the tutor orleader and does not necessarily reflect the views of themanagement. Members are solely responsible for theirown level of participation in any exercise or activity. Theclass summaries indicate the content to be covered andmembers are advised to seek clarification from the tutorif required.

The classes offered depend on the availability of volunteertutors. Volunteers for existing and new areas are alwayswelcome.

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CULTURAL & SOCIAL THEORY - READING GROUP -Joan Sheridan (Code 3350)Tuesday 1:30-2:25 Terms 3-4 Venue: R8This group will leisurely read and discuss a book by Bernard Salt oncontemporary social issues entitled ‘The Big Tilt: What happens Whenthe Boomers Bust and the X’s and Y’s inherit the Earth’.CULTURE, THEORY & PRACTICE - Joan Sheridan (Code 3400)Tuesday 3:00-4:15 Venue: R13How do we live? What can we know? This course is a selection of waysin which our Western culture has historically answered these questions.It follows the Humanist tradition which understands that human beingsare responsible for their world. Participants will be required to beopen-minded and tolerant of a variety of ideas and opinions. Some pre-reading may be required.DINING OUT WITH FRIENDS - Hazel Ferguson (Code 3600)3rd Wednesday 7:00 pm start Venue: VARWe choose restaurants in Manningham. The menus are varied andprices reasonable. Add your name to the list on U3A notice board.CONDITIONS APPLY: Restaurants require definite number of dinersby the Monday prior to the dinner. Inadequate notice of cancellationmay result in liability to pay for the meal. WHEN NUMBERS arelimited Dining Out members will be given preference.GENEALOGY - FAMILY HISTORY - LEVEL 1 - Jane Tindale1st & 3rd Monday 10:30-11:50 Venue: R13 (Code 5100)Are you interested in discovering your roots and family secrets? Youwill receive support while you investigate your family tree with an aimto integration into the self-help group. No further intake to class afterterm 1.GENEALOGY - FAMILY HISTORY - LEVEL 2 - Valerie Bell1st & 3rd Monday 12:00-1:20 Venue: R13 (Code 5105)This is a self-help group for those who know the basics but need theincentive to keep going with their family history. Aimed at memberswho are capable of working on their own.GOOD HEALTH - GOOD MEDICINE - David Duerden2nd & 4th Monday 10:30-11:50 Venue: R13 (Code 5190)This class will cover general health issues, medicines, natural medicines,medical terminology, etc, with time for questions and discussion.HEALING - MIND, BODY, SPIRIT - Corale Taylor (Code 5420)Tuesday 9:00-10:20 Venue: R18Are you searching for peace, tranquility and meaning in your life? Joina group of friendly, like-minded people where you can relax and enjoy acalming, healing session.LIFE SKILLS IN OUR LATER YEARS - Josephine Grant2nd & 4th Tuesday 11:15-12:45 Venue: R16-17 (Code 6140)Develop and reconnect with the wisdom and resources found in yourfamily and your social context in a supportive, interactive group.MEDITATION - John Fairbrass (Code 6300)2nd & 4th Thursday 10:30-11:50 Venue: R14Training and practice in awareness and investigating the truth of oneself.

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MEDITATION FOR INNER POWER INNER PEACE -Kirtida Baxi (Code 6310)Tuesday 3:00-4:20 Terms 1-2 Venue: PRThis course will help you to understand and harness the energy of yourmind. It will help you with positive thinking and enable you to createnew attitudes and responses to life through small group discussion andmeditation using Brahma Kumari’s teachings.PSYCHOLOGY GROUP A - Heather Ambrose (Code 7720)2nd & 4th Monday 12:00-1:20 Venue: R13Some aspects of the theory and practice of Psychology provide the basisfor discussion of issues relevant to class members. No previous study ofPsychology is needed to be able to participate fully in this class. Guestspeakers add interest to this course.PSYCHOLOGY GROUP B - Heather Ambrose (Code 7721)2nd & 4th Wednesday 9:00-10:20 Venue: R13see Group ATHE NEW CONSCIOUSNESS - Wade Dickson (Code 8800)Friday 12:00-1:20 Terms 1-3 Venue: R13Learn from ancient wisdom and modern science about the newconsciousness that arises when you live in the present moment - alsoknown as Mindfulness. It reduces stress and promotes peace, joy andcompassion. Inspired by the work of Eckhart Tolle and Prof. JonKabat-Zinn.YOGA PHILOSOPHY - Lyn Colenso (Code 9290)Wednesday 9:00-10:20 Term 2 Venue: R14A discussion group exploring the timeless philosophy underlying thepractice of yoga. Aimed at those already enjoying their yoga posturesand breathing practices.

ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY - John O’Connor (Code 1055)Wednesday 1:30-2:50 Terms 1-2, 4 Venue: R14Big Bang to Big Brain - Big History. We use updated notes, superb newvisuals and our discussions to explore the mind, the Universe, vast andancient deep spacetime, quantum and relativistic cosmology, origin andevolution of galaxies, stars, planets, life, our brain and mind, Earth’ssustainable population, climatic and limiting factors.BIRD WATCHING - SELF HELP - Bruce Ford (Code 1350)4th Tuesday 9:00 am start Venue: VARLearn the joys of bird watching in our local parks - short walks in goodcompany to hone our bird watching skills. Advice on binoculars, fieldguides and joining a bird watching association will be provided. Theschedule for each term will be on the notice board.CURRENT AFFAIRS - BEHIND THE NEWS - Howard PermezelFriday 1:30-2:50 Venue: R13 (Code 3450)If you are interested in a broad range of current affairs as reportedthrough the media and would like to explore these topics in moredetail, feel welcome to join this group which comprises members fromdiverse backgrounds.

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CURRENT AFFAIRS - GROUP A - David Jensz (Code 3495)Tuesday 12:00-1:20 Venue: R14See Group B.CURRENT AFFAIRS - GROUP B - David Jensz (Code 3500)Tuesday 1:30-2:50 Venue: R14You have read the newspaper headlines, seen the TV news and currentaffairs programs. Do you still have unanswered questions or views youwould like to express? Join our group of people with diverse backgroundsand views to discuss current, social, political and economic issues.FILM APPRECIATION - Warwick Pole (Code 4350)2nd & 4th Wednesday 1:30-4:00 Venue: ARVWatch and discuss films projected from video or DVD. The selection offilms is based on themes such as actor, genre, director or subject.FOOD - TECHNOLOGY AND HISTORY - Tom HeyhoeMonday 1:30-2:50 Term 4 Venue: R13 (Code 4400)We will look at a new set of foods in terms of their origin, cultivation,processing, nutrition and place in the human diet. This year our topicsinclude Australian indigenous foods.HISTORY - AUSTRALIAN - Des Thornton (Code 5510)1st & 3rd Thursday 10:30-11:50 Terms 3-4 Venue: R141. A Rum Rebellion; 2. Late Blooming Explorers; 3. Moreton Bay andQueensland; 4. Australian Imperialism - New Guinea; 5. Post Federation- Political Scene; 6. Australian Genius At Work; 7. Australia’s AsianAdventures; 8. Post WWII - Society; 9. Showing the World (sport); 10.Non-entities - Who Said So?HISTORY - 20TH CENTURY GERMAN THROUGH FILM -Jutta-Inge Szwed (Code 5520)1st & 3rd Thursday 9:00-11:50 Terms 1-2 Venue: R13Presentation and discussion of feature films covering German history ofthe 20th Century. Topics include: World War I, Between the War Years,Hitler Years, World War II, Divided Germany, Fall of the Wall, GermanReunification. Films will be shown in English or with sub-titles.HISTORY - MILITARY - Robert Ellis (Code 5540)1st & 3rd Tuesday 11:15-12:45 Terms 3-4 Venue: R16-17A wide ranging coverage of the history of warfare at sea, on land and inthe air, including events, campaigns, weaponry and people.HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY - David Farrar (Code 5560)Monday 1:30-2:50 Terms 1-2 Venue: R13Technology has given us a lifestyle none of our ancestors could possiblyhave imagined yet we take it for granted. In fact it has been transformingmankind’s life since prehistory. The course is from prehistory to thepresent day, and examines the big steps forward in fields such ascommunication, energy, food, medicine and transportation. The classwill discuss the effects on society in each case. Photcopying cost: $5.LANGUAGES OF THE WORLD - Paul Cubberley (Code 6000)Thursday 3:05-4:25 Term 2 Venue: R15A look at the spread of language(s) across the world and at the presentlanguage groupings of the world. Topics will include language types,linguistic change, sound systems and writing systems. The (Indo-)European languages will be of central interest.

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MATHS IN SOCIETY - Alistair Parkin (Code 6230)Wednesday 9:00-10:20 Venue: R16A continuation of the Maths in Society 2011 class. Other students withsome knowledge of school maths are welcome.MONTHLY TALKS - Coral Vercoe (Code 6500)3rd Wednesday 3:00-4:20 Venue: R13Come along and be entertained, enriched and enlightened. Ask yourclass representative for details and check the U3A notice board. $2.00entry to cover expenses and cuppa. Open to the public so visitors arewelcome.PHILOSOPHY SOCIAL - Dawn Heffernan (Code 7220)Wednesday 10:30-11:50 Venue: R14A Philosophical analysis of social issues. Photocopying costs: approx.$15 over the year.PHYSICS OF THE WORLD ABOUT US - Tony HeyesWednesday 3:00-4:20 Term 2 Venue: R14 (Code 7230)A number of ‘stand alone’ topics such as: What did Einstein do?;Radiation - The Good and the Bad; How the technology of police speedtraps enabled us to find distant planets; Why Fred Hoyle should havegot a Nobel Prize; etc.RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD - Jane Lithoxopoulos(Code 7850)Monday 10:30-11:50 Term 4 Venue: R14A comparative study. In this course we will explore the concepts offaith, myth, sin, liberation, after life, symbols, religion and science/philosophy, religious artistic expression across all the major religions.Cost of photocopying and gift for guest speakers: $5.STOCKMARKET - SELF HELP DISCUSSION GROUP –Thursday 12:00-1:20 Venue: R13-14 (Code 8400)Convenor: Kevin Dunn, Sub-Committee Members: Ray Cross,Josephine Grant, John Hassed, Dawn WalkerAims: to identify and understand how internal and global events mayimpact on the Australian share market and to help one another betterunderstand how the Australian share market operates.The sub-committee will coordinate the selection of topics and inviteguest speakers. Active participation of all class members will beencouraged.TRAVELLERS’ TALES - Joady Barnes / Margaret Pratt (Code 8810)2nd & 4th Wednesday 3:00-4:20 Terms 1,4 Venue: R13Each interactive session will be on a specific destination or topic. Guestspeakers, mostly from U3A, will discuss places to go, what to do andthings to see, followed by a question and answer session. Guest speakersare welcome or will be recruited.TRAVELS IN MEDICINE - Laurence Simpson (Code 8815)Tuesday 1:30-2:50 Terms 1-2 Venue: R13A discussion of medical history through the changes in time, philosophy,politics and places.

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COMPUTERS

COMPUTERS - BASICS LEVEL 1 - Kent Garland (Code 2000)Monday 11:00-12:30 Terms 1,2,3,4 Venue: R1An 8 week course with 4 weeks computer basics including opening andclosing programmes, management of files and folders, plus 2 weeks ofword processing and 2 weeks of Internet and Email. NB Attendanceat the 1st class is required.COMPUTERS - EXCEL - Carol Cameron (Code 2100)Wednesday 3:00-4:30 Term 2 Venue: R1This 8 week course is intended for those who have had little or noexperience with a spreadsheet program. Knowledge of basic computerskills is assumed (e.g. completion of ‘Computers: Basics Level 1’ or itsequivalent). The course covers worksheet basics, editing and formatting,using functions, graphics and charts. NB Attendance at the 1st classis required.COMPUTERS - FAMILY HISTORY RECORDS - Graham FerresThursday 9:00-10:20 Terms 1,3 Venue: R1 (Code 2110)Searching Family History Records on the Internet using different websites- finding births, deaths, marriages, christenings, census and convictrecords, and newspaper articles. This is an 8 week course. Basic computerskills are required.COMPUTERS - FAMILY TREE MAKER - Graham FerresThursday 9:00-10:20 Term 4 Venue: R1 (Code 2112)An 8 week course - using ‘Family Tree Maker’ software to store yourfamily history data and to produce genealogy charts, such as Ancestorsand Descendants. Basic computer skills are required.COMPUTERS - FOR NOVICES - Coral Newstead (Code 2125)Thursday 1:00-2:30 Terms 1,2 Venue: R1A 4 week course for beginner computer users with no previous experience- teaches basic skills such as opening and shutting computer, use ofkeyboard and mouse.COMPUTERS - INTERMEDIATE - Warwick Wright (Code 2200)Wednesday 12:00-1:30 Terms 1-2 Venue: R1This two term course follows on from ‘Computers - Basics Level 1’. Forthose with a home computer with WINDOWS 7, an available USBport, an Email address and ability to use Email, and access to theInternet, preferably Broadband. Topics covered include: setting upWindows, System Restore and Recovery, Mozilla Firefox, MozillaThunderbird and other Internet tools.NB: completion of a Computers - Basics course (or the equivalent asdiscussed with the tutor) is a prerequisite for this course.COMPUTERS - INTERNET & EMAIL WORKSHOP -Peter Bishop (Code 2250)Thursday 11:00-12:30 Terms 1,2,4 Venue: R1An 8 week course offering practical group and individual help in managingan Email account and assisting participants in a variety of Internetapplications, including holiday planning, online booking and purchasing,managing finances and banking. Google, Facebook, Smartphones, etc.

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COMPUTERS - MS PUBLISHER - Barbara Hall (Code 2300)Thursday 3:00-4:30 Term 3 Venue: R1The first week of this 8 week course is ESSENTIAL. A workingknowledge of computers is required as the course is more ‘self help’than ‘tutorial’. Also, members need to have ‘Publisher’ on their homecomputers. Memory sticks will be needed. With this easy-to-use-program, you will learn to produce newsletters, invitations, greetingcards, calendars and much more.COMPUTERS - MS WORD - Barbara Hall (Code 2305)Thursday 3:00-4:30 Term 1 Venue: R1The first week is ESSENTIAL for this 8 week course. Participantsmust have a basic knowledge of computers and be able to use a mouseand keyboard well. Learn how to format a simple document, addheaders, footers and page numbers; bullets and numbering; borders,shading and graphics and other handy-to-know functions. A memorystick is needed.COMPUTERS - PHOTO-EDITING - Barry Klein (Code 2700)Monday 3:00-4:30 Terms 1,2,3,4 Venue: R1A 4 week course with one intake per term. The course is designed toshow users how to do the most useful operations for editing digitalphotographs: crop, re-size, adjust colour. Software is supplied. Suitablefor Windows only. Knowledge of basic computer skills is assumed.

ART - UNLOCK THE MYSTERIES! - Christine LedermanMonday 3:00-4:20 Terms 1-2 Venue: R15 (Code 1050)Art puzzles many people. Unlock the mysteries by analysing thecharacteristics of many historic styles of painting, architecture andsculpture. These are all responses to the times in which they wereproduced. You don’t have to like it in order to discuss it. Includes somesimple, practical exercises.CALLIGRAPHY - LEVEL 1 - Roy Griffin (Code 1650)Wednesday 11:00-1:00 Venue: R16-17Calligraphy is the art of transcription using a variety of styles. The aimis to develop skill in producing hand written material for special occasions,e.g. greeting cards, invitations etc.CALLIGRAPHY WITH ILLUMINATION - LEVEL 2 -Laurie Bicknell (Code 1655)Wednesday 11:00-1:00 Venue: R16-17Calligraphy is the ART of beautiful writing. Develop skills in illuminationto produce works of art.DRAWING & PASTELS - LEVEL 2 - Laurie Bicknell (Code 3700)Monday 11:00-1:00 Venue: R16-17see Level 3DRAWING & PASTELS - LEVEL 3 - Laurie Bicknell (Code 3705)Monday 11:00-1:00 Venue: R16-17Both levels 2 and 3 Drawing & Pastels classes are self-help at a highlevel, concentrating on portraits, figure drawing and still life.DRAWING, PASTELS PLUS - Lynne Deans (Code 3710)Friday 9:00-12:20 Venue: R16-18

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Basic drawing skills, pastel painting plus mixed media - watercolour, forbeginners and advanced students. The aim of this class is to have bothstructure and imagination. Intuitive art and creative approaches toachieve results are included. The first class will start at 9 am. Times forthe following classes will need to be negotiated with the tutor.EMBROIDERY - NEEDLES & THREADS - Lauris WardTuesday 11:00-1:00 Venue: R15 (Code 4100)This is a self-help group suitable for beginners and advanced. Participantsmay work on embroidery, tapestry, etc.EMBROIDERY FOR BEGINNERS PLUS - Desiree HigginsTuesday 11:00-1:00 Venue: DOM (Code 4120)Embroidery for the beginner to the more experienced.HANDCRAFTS - Carmen Woodward (Code 5300)Wednesday 1:00-3:00 Venue: PRA self-help group for sharing skills and experimenting together. Includesmaking greeting cards, covered boxes, gifts, etc., using the techniques ofrubber-stamping, quilling, decoupage, beading, etc. We will attempt tocover individual requests. Equipment provided for 1st class. Studentswill be told at 1st class what they need to purchase for themselves.MARQUETRY - SELF HELP - Lindsay Roberts (Code 6210)Tuesday 9:00-11:00 Venue: R15Marquetry is the art of using wood veneers to make pictures or designs.Kits and veneers can be provided. Beginners and those with experienceare welcome in this enjoyable hobby.MUSIC - CHORAL SINGING - Cleone Jordan-Baini (Code 6600)Thursday 1:30- 2:50 Venue: GRVGroup singing, popular choral music, music from the popular stageshows, folk songs, etc.MUSIC - HISTORY & APPRECIATION - David LordingMonday 2.15 start Venue: TUC (Code 6640)In 2012 we continue our study of the Romantic composers - e.g. Verdi,Puccini and Brahms and start on the early 20th Century with Sibelius,Rachmaninov and Elgar.MUSIC - SINGING FOR PLEASURE - Beryl NicholsFriday 10:30-11:50 Venue: TORV (Code 6680)Singing is good for body, mind and spirit, so come along and join thishappy group. No previous experience is necessary nor are thereauditions. The repertoire is songs that are well known and easy to sing.Initial folio of music $18.MUSIC THEORY - LEVEL 1 - Virginia Malios (Code 6685)Monday 11:15-12:45 Venue: R15Basic theory - learn to read, write and sing music notes.MUSIC THEORY - LEVEL 2 - Virginia Malios (Code 6690)Wednesday 11:15-12:45 Venue: R15This course is for those who have completed Level 1 or have someknowledge of the theory of music.MUSIC THEORY - LEVEL 3 - Joe Bonaccorso (Code 6695)Tuesday 3:00-4:20 Venue: R15This course is for those who have completed Level 2 or for those whohave some knowledge of AMEB Grade 2 theory.

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NEEDLEWORK - Carmen Woodward (Code 6800)Thursday 9:30-11:30 Venue: TORVThis course can include needlework such as cross-stitch, tapestry,hardanger, needlepoint, blackwork, bargello or any of the stitches thatcan be worked on even-weave fabric or canvas, as well as beading.PAINTING - ACRYLICS & GOUACHE - Bernadine WilliamsFriday 1:00-3:00 Venue: R16-18 (Code 7010)This course caters for beginners and those with some experience.PAINTING - CHINESE - Wei Xing Huang (Code 7020)Friday 12:00-1:20 Venue: R15This is a self-help class for people with an interest in, and appreciation of,Chinese ink painting on rice paper. It is for beginners and the more advanced.PAINTING - WATERCOLOUR - SELF HELP - Joseph De BonoMonday 9:00-11:00 Venue: R15 (Code 7060)Members who enjoy painting together welcome others with a basicknowledge of watercolour painting.PAINTING WATERCOLOUR - LEVEL 2 - Jan Palmer (Code 7055)Thursday 9:00-11:00 Venue: R16-17For students with prior watercolour painting experience. This courseincludes exercises in wash techniques, colour, tone and simpleperspective. We will then progress to using these techniques inlandscapes, seascapes and still life. *Not for Beginners*.PAINTING WITH OILS - Bernadine Williams (Code 7080)Wednesday 1:00-2:45 Venue: R15This course is for those with some experience in painting with oils.Initial costs for supplies is about $50.POTTERY - INTRODUCTION TO HANDBUILDING -Marjorie Beecham (Code 7500)Friday 10:00-1:00 Term 1 Venue: WMI&AAAn 8 week introductory course with participants creating an item of theirown choice. Materials and firing are paid for as used (approx. cost: $20).SCULPTURE - SELF HELP - Sandra Dean (Code 8220)Wednesday 9:00-11:00 Venue: R15A self-help group exploring clay, stone and wood to produce small andmedium sized projects. Tools and materials acquired as needed.Beginners welcome.WHIMSICAL KNITTING & CROCHET - Susan FerresThursday 1:30-3:00 Term 1 Venue: DOM (Code 9030)Have fun knitting or crocheting three dimensional pieces such as softcoral, Easter chickens and cup cakes, also wearable textiles, shrugs,scarves and hats. Basic knitting or crochet skills helpful but not necessaryfor this course.WOOD CARVING - SELF HELP - Desiree Higgins (Code 9050)Monday 9:00-11:00 Venue: R17This is a self-help group where we learn whittling and carving. Somehelp will be given by class members.WOOLCRAFT - Marie Klein (Code 9080)Monday 1:30-2:50 Venue: R15This class will suit knitters of all abilities, from beginners to advanced.Crocheting also encouraged.

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AMERICAN LITERATURE - Barbara Haye (Code 1040)2nd & 4th Tuesday 1:00-3:30 Venue: ARVAn appreciation of American Literature through the medium of poetry,short stories, novels, drama and DVDs, from early America to thepresent. When DVDs are used the class will end at 4pm. Please read‘The Scarlet Letter’ by Nathaniel Hawthorn available in most libraries.BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP - Judith Dall’Oste (Code 1450)3rd Wednesday 1:30-2:50 Venue: GRVBooks are selected by the group and provided by the Council of AdultEducation at an additional cost. In 2012 costs are $80 (concession),$115 (seniors), $134 (full). Selections vary, including recent novels,classics, biographies, etc. Discussion is open and encouragesparticipation.ENGLISH (ESL) - CONVERSATION LEVEL 1 - Joan CreberWednesday 9:15-10:15 Venue: R18 (Code 4200)For speakers of English as a second language. Increase your vocabularyand improve your pronunciation through small group conversation.ENGLISH (ESL) - CONVERSATION LEVEL 2 GROUP A -Jean de Neef (Code 4201)Thursday 9:00-10:20 Venue: R15For speakers of English as a second language who already speak at anintermediate level or better. You will take part in conversations andimprove your vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.ENGLISH (ESL) - CONVERSATION LEVEL 2 GROUP B -Helen Lowell (Code 4202)Thursday 12:00-1:00 Venue: R15 — See Group AREADING FOR PLEASURE - Margaret Murphy / Pamela Bennetts1st Monday 1:30-3:00 Venue: TRV (Code 7800)Themes in contemporary fiction: selected reading to observe the variousways in which authors use fiction to express the issues and concerns ofmodern society.WRITING - THE WRITTEN WORD - Patricia Taylor (Code 9120)Monday 9:00-10:20 Venue: R18This writing group encourages those who enjoy writing to explore allaspects of the written word, including memoir, fiction, poetry andscriptwriting. We critique each other’s work in a constructive andrespectful manner, aiming to gain an understanding of self-editing.

NB Only ONE Bridge class per memberBRIDGE - BEGINNERS - Nena Reid (Code 1500)Tuesday 9:00-11:00 Terms 1-2 Venue: R16-17Learn the basics of Bridge. You need to have some card games experiencesuch as Solo or Five Hundred. No new players will be accepted after 27February.BRIDGE - DUPLICATE GROUP A - Ross Henderson (Code 1520)Tuesday 1:30-4:20 Venue: R16-18This group is for people who know how to play bridge. See also Group B.

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BRIDGE - DUPLICATE GROUP B - John Driver (Code 1522)Thursday 1:30-4:20 Venue: R16-18Both groups cater for players who are familiar with Duplicate Bridgeand who wish to advance their skills in the Standard American system.Some guidance will be available for the less experienced players.BRIDGE PRACTICE - SELF HELP - Tess Gibbs / Arthur MichieTuesday 9:00-11:00 Venue: R16-17 (Code 1530)Suitable for bridge players wishing to gain experience. No formalsupervision, but some guidance will be offered to the less experiencedplayers.CARD GAMES - Lynne Fitzsimons (Code 1673)Friday 1:30-3:30 Venue: TORVCome and play cards for fun, mental stimulation and social interaction- five hundred, canasta, samba, etc.MAHJONG - WESTERN - SELF HELP - Carol Henderson2nd & 4th Monday 10:45-12:15 Venue: RRV (Code 6190)Western style self-help form of this ancient Asian tile game. Forindependent, self-motivated experienced players. NB Must play westernstyle (NOT Chinese style). NO tuition given.SCRABBLE - Beverley Dittmann (Code 8200)Thursday 1:05-3:00 Venue: R15Scrabble is a mentally stimulating game, suitable for all ages. Previousplaying experience beneficial. Not suitable for beginners.SNOOKER - Paul Matison (Code 8295)Wednesday 10:30-11:50 Venue: TORVHave fun and enjoy a game of snooker. Beginners and experiencedplayers welcome.SOLO - SELF HELP - Dianne Brettargh (Code 8300)Wednesday 1:00-4:00 Venue: ARVBoth original version and Auction Solo are played. Knowledge of thegame is required.

BADMINTON - Kay Newcombe / Evelyne Perks (Code 1200)Monday 10:30-11:50 Venue: TLCSThis social badminton group is for experienced players and beginners.Badminton is an active indoor game. Participants provide their ownrackets. There is a small charge to cover the cost of shuttlecocks.BALLROOM DANCING - ADVANCED - Patrick Khaw / LawrenceChien / Noel Wright Wednesday 1:00-2:30 Venue: PFR (Code 1250)Dancing is a fantastic way to get mentally and physically active, to stayfit, and most importantly, to have fun. Come and join our friendlygroup. For advanced level you must have more than 3 years experience.BALLROOM DANCING - BEGINNERS - Ethel FredericksMonday 2:30-3:30 Venue: R16-18 (Code 1251)This course teaches dances useful for a dinner dance occasion. It is alsoa good foundation for the Intermediate class.BALLROOM DANCING - INTERMEDIATE - Noel WrightWednesday 2:30-3:30 Venue: PFR (Code 1252)If you have attended one to two years of beginners ballroom this may be

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the class for you. Expand your dance repertoire, exercise your memory,develop more poise and confidence.NB Only ONE Ballroom Dancing class per memberGOLF FOR ALL - John Mugridge (Code 5145)Tuesday 9:15 am start Venue: FGCA stimulating nine holes of golf on a weekly basis. Green fees apply.GOLF FOR FUN - Douglas Brewer (Code 5150)Wednesday 7:10 am start Venue: FGCFor non-serious golfers. If you play the occasional game of golf, join us forfun and exercise. A round of 9 holes weekly. $16 green fee per session.GREEK FOLK DANCING - Virginia Malios (Code 5210)Thursday 11:45-1:10 Venue: R16-18Learn Greek folk dancing along with some history and culture associatedwith the dancing. Good exercise guaranteed! Regular weekly attendanceis necessary and required.LAWN BOWLS FOR BEGINNERS - Barry Wilkins (Code 6050)Thursday 1:30 start Venue: DBCIf you’ve thought about trying Lawn Bowls this is for you. For beginnersonly, so come and learn the basics of this enjoyable game for youngpeople that old people can play! All you need is a pair of sneakers.Borrow club bowls or use your own. No fees.LINE DANCING - Julie Chau (Code 6145)Wednesday 3:30-4:20 Venue: PFRLearn some easy and fun line dances. Follow the instructor as sheteaches each dance step-by-step.PETANQUE - FRENCH BOWLS - Donald Gay (Code 7100)Monday 9:00 start Venue: RRPetanque is a fun, social, easily learned game, played with steel bouleson a gravel surface. Instruction will be given and ‘boules’ provided forthe first two sessions, then participants will need to purchase their own.ROCK & ROLL, SWING & SALSA - BEGINNERS -Edwin Goodieson (Code 7900)Monday 1:00-1:50 Venue: PFRBasic routines in these styles of dance are taught. No previous experienceis required. Throughout the year the dance styles will be taught on arotational basis, each running for 4 weeks.ROCK & ROLL, SWING & SALSA - INTERMEDIATE -Edwin Goodieson (Code 7905)Monday 2:00-3:00 Venue: PFRThis class is suitable for those with some experience in the above stylesof dance. Throughout the year the dance styles will be taught on arotational basis, each running for 4 weeks.STRENGTH TRAINING - LEVEL 1 - Moira Axtens (Code 8500)Monday 10:30-11:50, Thursday 10:30-11:50 Term 1 Venue: PFRAttendance at FIRST session is ESSENTIAL and attendance at everysession is EXPECTED. This is a ONE TERM course but on successfulcompletion you may move into a Level 2 group.STRENGTH TRAINING - LEVEL 2 GROUP A -Josephine McDermott (Code 8505)Monday 9:00-10:20, Thursday 9:00-10:20 Venue: PFRSee Group D

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STRENGTH TRAINING - LEVEL 2 GROUP B - Tony EllulMonday 10:30-11:50, Thursday 10:30-11:50 (Code 8510) Venue: PFR — See Group DSTRENGTH TRAINING - LEVEL 2 GROUP C - Moira AxtensTuesday 9:00-10:20, Friday 9:00-10:20 (Code 8515) Venue: R13-14 — See Group DSTRENGTH TRAINING - LEVEL 2 GROUP D - Moira AxtensTuesday 10:30-11:50, Friday 10:30-11:50 (Code 8520) Venue: R13-14 A PREREQUISITE for enrolment in a Level 2 group is completion of anintroductory course. NEW applicants must state on the enrolmentform where the introductory course was undertaken.Attendance twice weekly for all strength training classes isrequired.TABLE TENNIS - Erwin Kolbeck (Code 8600)Thursday 11:00-1:00 Venue: DISCLearn the basic rules of Table Tennis. It could improve your reflexes bygetting the eyes and body moving. This is done in a friendly atmospherein good company. The facilities are excellent.TAI CHI CH’UAN - ADVANCED - William Mak (Code 8650)Wednesday 1:00-2:30 Venue: R16-18A simple step-by-step, form-by-form progression to the 24 forms ofsimplified Tai Chi Ch’uan. It includes some warm-up exercises and TaiChi Fan 6 plus Tai Chi Sword.TAI CHI CH’UAN - BEGINNERS - William Mak (Code 8652)Wednesday 2:30-3:30 Venue: R16-18as for Tai Chi Ch’uan - Advanced - see above.TAI CHI LEVEL 1 - Angelina Chung (Code 8655)Tuesday 9:30-10:30 Venue: BBST’ai Chi Qi-gong - 18 movements. This is followed by the simplifiedSun Style form which is very beneficial for general health and wellbeing, improving breathing, balance, flexibility and coordination.TAI CHI LEVEL 2 - Angelina Chung (Code 8660)Tuesday 10:30-11:30 Venue: BBSRefine and practise all forms taught: Beijing 24, T’ai Chi Qi-gong Shibashi18 movements, T’ai Chi for Arthritis (Sun Style). Participants musthave completed all of these forms of T’ai Chi. This course is notsuitable for beginners. Check regarding suitability of previousexperience with tutor or class representative if unsure.TAI CHI PUSH HAND - Joseph Wong (Code 8665)Monday 1:15-2:15 Venue: R16-18Push Hand exercise involves the interaction of 2 people. In this courseparticipants will learn about the practical side of T’ai Chi, how to standcorrectly and how to ‘feel’, ‘stick to’ and ‘follow the opponent’. T’aiChi 24 form will be reviewed.NB: Only one Tai Chi class per member.

TENNIS - Beryl Mathieson (Code 8750)Monday 8:30-11:00 Venue: DTCThis social tennis group welcomes all those who have ever played.

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WALKING FOR EXERCISE - WEDNESDAY - Bruce FordWednesday 9:00 am start Venue: RLP (Code 9003)Walk in Ruffey Lake Park. Meet in the car park on Victoria Street.Melways 33 J10.A regular morning walk is the best exercise for seniors. Maintain yourfitness with good company.WALKING FOR EXERCISE FRIDAY - Douglas Brewer1st & 3rd Friday 8:50 am start Venue: VAR (Code 9005)Easy walking, approximately 1 hour. BYO morning tea. Meet at 8:50amat parks listed on walk sheets.WALKING FOR FITNESS - Ken Malin (Code 9010)Thursday 9:05 am start Venue: VAROne hour walks in and around Manningham and nearby parks andreserves. To enjoy these walks, participants should be reasonably fit andinjury free. The schedule for each term will be on the U3A noticeboard.WALKING FOR HEALTH & PLEASURE -Audrey Killey / Patricia Renfree (Code 9015)2nd & 4th Friday 9:00 am start Venue: VAREnjoy the beauty of Melbourne’s parks, gardens and trails and improveyour health at the same time. An added bonus is meeting people ofsimilar age and interests and having a ‘cuppa’ with them afterwards.Walks generally take between one - two hours. The schedule for eachterm will be on the U3A notice board.YOGA - CLASSICAL GROUP A - Barbara Byrne (Code 9220)Wednesday 12:00-1:20 Venue: R14Enhance your wellbeing with Hatha Yoga, gently stretching and toningthe muscles, keeping the spine and joints flexible, and improvingcirculation. Includes breathing techniques, meditation and relaxation.YOGA - CLASSICAL GROUP B - Alan Smith (Code 9222)Thursday 1:30-2:50 Venue: R13-14Integrated stretching, breathing, concentration and relaxation, withHatha Yoga postures designed to balance hormone producing glandsfollowing the principles of Gita Yoga.YOGA - CLASSICAL GROUP C - Nalini Singam (Code 9224)Monday 10:30-11:50 Terms 1-3 Venue: R14Stay young and inject health and vitality into your life with Yoga byimproving flexibility and fitness. Achieve better balance, coordinationand calm the mind through deep relaxation.YOGA - FOR HEALTH - Saroja Swami (Code 9225)Friday 3:00-4:20 Venue: R13-14Be vitalised by Yoga, to improve flexibility, tone the body and relax themind. Breathing exercises and deep relaxation to strengthen the mindand body are included in the sessions.YOGA - HATHA GROUP A - Lesley Catt (Code 9260)Monday 12:00-1:20 Venue: R14see Group CYOGA - HATHA GROUP B - Lesley Catt (Code 9265)Monday 1:30-2:50 Venue: R14see Group C

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YOGA - HATHA GROUP C - Lesley Catt (Code 9270)Monday 3:00-4:20 Venue: R14Yoga provides a comprehensive system of exercise that stretches,strengthens, tones and helps to align and improve the health of theentire body. Yoga also develops a state of calmness and stability.PLEASE INDICATE A SECOND CHOICE ON YOURAPPLICATION FORM FOR THESE CLASSESYOGA - HATHA INTEGRAL - Gloria Matison (Code 9275)Tuesday 3:00-4:20 Venue: R14Yoga is a great way to relieve stress and bring about calm. Through thecombination of breath and movement this ancient art works on movingenergy through the body. Deep breathing relaxes muscle flexibility &increases strength.NOTE : Only one yoga class per member.ZUMBA GOLD ® - Tony Ellul (Code 9700)Thursday 1:00-2:00 Terms 2-4 Venue: PFRZumba Gold® is a latin inspired workout tailored to the needs ofelders. Just like Zumba, it incorporates dance / fitness routines to latinand international rhythms but is performed at a lower intensity.NOTE: Before requesting a place in this class, prospectiveparticipants are advised to check with their Doctor or HealthCare Professional.

CHINESE - ADVANCED - Linda Chin (Code 1800)Tuesday 12:00-1:20 Venue: R13To discover and enjoy, in a relaxed and friendly way, the beauty andphilosophy of Chinese culture through reading, writing and conversationin everyday situations. Ability to read and write Chinese characters isa prerequisite.CHINESE - MANDARIN LEVEL 1 GROUP A - Yanwen HuangMonday 9:00-10:20 Venue: R13 (Code 1805)This is a class for beginners.CHINESE - MANDARIN LEVEL 1 GROUP B - Wei Xing HuangFriday 3:00-4:20 Venue: R15 (Code 1810)This is a class for beginners.CHINESE - MANDARIN LEVEL 2 - Wei Xing Huang (Code 1815)Monday 9:10-10:20 Venue: R14Follows on from Level 1 - some previous knowledge required.FRENCH CONVERSATION - LEVEL 2 GROUP A - Geoff SheldonWednesday 3:00-4:20 Venue: R15 (Code 4495)This course offers an opportunity to practise speaking and listeningskills, so a basic familiarity with the language is required. Be prepared toparticipate and interact - but without taking things too seriously.FRENCH CONVERSATION - LEVEL 2 GROUP B -Monique Liethof (Code 4500)Friday 1:30-2:50 Venue: R15Principal objective: for students to be able to make themselvesunderstood in writing and speaking French in French-speaking countries.This course is not suitable for beginners.

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FRENCH CONVERSATION - LEVEL 3 - Monique PlantierMonday 1:30-2:50 Venue: TORV (Code 4502)This course is for advanced students of French. We improve our Frenchspeaking skills through small group conversation.FRENCH SELF HELP - BASIC - Helen Anderson (Code 4504)Thursday 10:30-11:50 Venue: R15This course includes grammar, reading and conversation. It is suitablefor those with some knowledge of French wishing to revise and improvetheir skills. Note: this is NOT a class for beginners. Textbook: ColloquialFrench: The Complete Course for Beginners, Valerie Demony.FRENCH SELF HELP - LEVEL 2 - Helen Anderson (Code 4505)Friday 9:00-10:20 Venue: R15This group will be working to a slightly higher level than French SelfHelp - Basic. Text: Colloquial French 2, Valerie Demony.GERMAN - BASIC - Trudy Ward (Code 5110)Wednesday 1:30-2:50 Venue: R13This course is suitable for students with a basic level of German. Theemphasis will be on further developing your skills of reading,understanding and speaking German.GERMAN - KAFFEEKLATSCH - Jutta-Inge Szwed (Code 5120)2nd Monday 9:00-10:15 Venue: VARWould you like to have a friendly chat in German over a cup of coffee?Then join this group once a month. Your level of German does notmatter, however we would like you to participate in German.GERMAN FOR BEGINNERS AND TRAVELLERS -Jutta-Inge Szwed (Code 5112)Thursday 9:00-10:20 Terms 3-4 Venue: R13For those interested in German, this is a complete beginners course andintroduction to the language and culture. Travellers will gain a basicability to communicate in German.GERMAN INTERMEDIATE - Jutta-Inge Szwed (Code 5115)Monday 10:30-11:50 Venue: R18This course is suitable for those with knowledge of German wishing tofurther develop their oral and general communication skills - the levelwill be determined by the knowledge of the participants.GREEK - LEVEL 1 - Lula Black (Code 5200)Thursday 9:00-10:00 Venue: R8Learn Modern Greek in a relaxed and encouraging environment. Noprevious knowledge is required. This is a class for beginners - conversation,reading, writing and basic grammar as necessary, plus a taste of theculture. Text books provided.GREEK CONVERSATION - Virginia Malios (Code 5205)Thursday 10:00-11:20 Venue: R8This course is for those who can speak some Greek and includes reading,writing, pronunciation and touches on grammar where necessary.ITALIAN - CONVERSATION FOR BEGINNERS - Lucia Di FioreMonday 3:00-4:20 Venue: R13 (Code 5610)This course focuses on conversation in Italian and also includes grammar,writing, pronunciation and homework. Text book - Italian for Beginners- Usborne Language Guides.

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ITALIAN - LEVEL 1 - Neville Heffernan (Code 5620)Wednesday 12:00-1:20 Venue: R13Please enrol in Italian Level 1 OR Level 2 - NOT BOTHItalian Level 1: No previous knowledge of Italian required. Oral/Auralapproach (Buongiorno Italia), plus reading & grammar. Texts: 1) AProgressive Italian Grammar - Komadina & Orifici - Continental BookShop 439 Burke Rd., Glen Iris 9824 7711 2) Buongiorno Italia -obtain from Internet: The Book Depository www.bookdepository.co.ukITALIAN - LEVEL 2 - Neville Heffernan (Code 5625)Wednesday 10:30-11:50 Venue: R13At least a full year of previous Italian is required. Texts: 1) A ProgressiveItalian Grammar, Komadina & Orifici. 2) Buongiorno Italia - authorCremona - New edition preferred but current students can managewith the old edition should they wish. 1) A Progressive Italian Grammar- Komadina & Orifici - Continental Book Shop 439 Burke Rd., GlenIris 9824 7711. 2) Buongiorno Italia - obtain from Internet: The BookDepository: www.bookdepository.co.ukITALIAN - SELF HELP - Peter Goodwin (Code 5650)Monday 9:00-10:20 Venue: R16This class, for people with 2 years or more of Italian, is designed to gobeyond classroom Italian. We read magazines, newspapers, modernnovels, listen to Italian tapes, have conversations in Italian and dealwith grammar. We challenge ourselves, do homework and have fun!LATIN - ADVANCED - Helen Kearton (Code 6030)1st & 3rd Tuesday 2:30-3:45 Venue: R8A continuing study of a broad range of Latin authors. Students areexpected to have a good grasp of the essentials of Latin grammar. Textbook required: Cambridge Latin Anthology.LATIN - INTERMEDIATE - Helen Kearton (Code 6035)Tuesday 1:15-2:30 Venue: R15A continuing study of Latin language, culture and history. Text required:Cambridge Latin Course - book 5 and a dictionary. Class membersmust have an understanding of all cases and the tenses of the Indicativemood and some understanding of the Subjunctive mood.RUSSIAN - LEVEL 1 - Paul Cubberley (Code 7950)Monday 9:00-10:20 Terms 1-2, 4 Venue: R8A beginners course requiring no previous knowledge of Russian.Recommended text: ‘The New Penguin Russian Course’ (N.J. Brown).Note: not suitable for those with more than a basic knowledge ofRussian.SPANISH - LEVEL 1 - Silvina Sattler (Code 8338)Monday 10:30-11:50 Venue: R8This is a class for beginners and no previous knowledge of the languageis required. Text book: Complete Spanish Grammar by Gilda Nissenberg,Ph. D.SPANISH CONVERSATION - LEVEL 2 - Agnes KuncaMonday 12:00-1:20 Venue: R8 (Code 8340)This course is suitable for those with some knowledge of Spanish.

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ENGLISH (ESL) - TUTOR TRAINING - Joan Creber (Code 4210)Thursday 1:30-4:20 Term 3 Venue: R13This 6 week course is a program to train tutors to teach simpleconversational English to migrants on a one to one basis.

CPR LECTURE 1 - Ronald Myerscough / Joan MyerscoughFriday 1:30-2:50 Term 1 Venue: R14 (Code 3200)CardioPulmonary Resuscitation awareness programme. This ‘4 stepsfor life’ programme has been developed to promote awareness andconfidence among people aged 50 and over to perform CPR. This is aninformal presentation with DVD, lecture and discussion. Practiceworkshops are for small groups and places will be allocated at theLecture. Lecture 1 is 16 March.CPR LECTURE 2 - Ronald Myerscough / Joan MyerscoughFriday 1:30-2:50 Term 3 Venue: R14 (Code 3205)See Lecture 1Workshop places will be allocated at the Lecture.Lecture 2 is 7 September.CPR WORKSHOP 1A, 1B - Ronald Myerscough / Joan MyerscoughFriday 1:30-2:50 Term 1 Venue: R14 (Code 3201)Workshop dates are: 23 & 30 MarchCPR WORKSHOP 2A, 2B - Ronald Myerscough / Joan MyerscoughFriday 1:30-2:50 Term 3 Venue: R14 (Code 3206)Workshop dates are: 14 & 21 September.IKEBANA - GROUP A - Kaye Wong (Code 5600)Friday 10:30-11:50 Term 2 Venue: R15This 3 week course is an introduction to the Japanese art of flowerarranging using fresh materials and simple containers. Group A dates:1, 8 & 15 JuneIKEBANA - GROUP B - Kaye Wong (Code 5605)Friday 10:30-11:50 Term 3 Venue: R15See Group A. Group B dates: 27 July, 3 & 10 AugustOnly one Ikebana class per member.

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COURSE AVAILABILITYUp-to-date information on the availability ofcourses can be found on the U3A website.

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Venue Legend

Venue Description Address MelwayRef.

ARV Applewood Retire. Village 13-49 Tram Rd, Doncaster 47D3

BBS Basketball Stadium Activity RoomSheahans Rd Reserve, Bulleen 32G5

DBC Donvale Bowls Club 256 Reynolds Road, Donvale 34H7

DISC Donvale Indoor Sports Centre360 Springvale Road, Donvale 48F4

DOM Domaine Retirement Village 37 Victoria Street, Doncaster 33H12

DTC Donvale Tennis Club Access from Mitcham Road,Donvale 3111 48E2

FGC Freeway Golf Course off Columba Street, North Balwyn 32B10

GRV Greenview Retire. Village 33-37 Mitcham Rd, Donvale 48F2

PFR Pines Function Room U3A @ The Pines,520 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East 34D5

PR Private Residence as per confirmation letter

R1 -18 U3A Centre Room 1 - 18 U3A @ The Pines,520 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East 34D5

RLP Ruffey Lake Park Victoria Street, Doncaster 33J10

RR Rieschiecks Reserve Cnr Victoria & George Sts,Doncaster East 3109 33J10

RRV Roseville Retirement Village 110 King Street, Doncaster East 34B10

TLCS Templestowe Leisure Centre StadiumAnderson Street, Templestowe 33E5

TORV Templestowe Orchards Retirement Village107 Anderson Creek Road,Doncaster East 34D7

TRV Templestowe Retire. Village 29 Fitzsimons Lane, Templestowe 33G3

TUC Templestowe Uniting ChurchWood Street, Templestowe 33E4

VAR Various Locations Please check schedules on notice board

WMIAA Warrandyte Mechanics Institute & Arts AssociationCnr Yarra Sreet. & Mitchell Avenue,Warrandyte 23F11

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ENROLMENT

Please apply for Membership and Enrolment Application formsby ringing 9894 5955 or by calling at the office during officehours (see below for address)

Completed application forms together with a cheque made out toManningham U3A can be sent to:-

EnrolmentsManningham U3APO Box 3288The PinesDoncaster East 3109

Annual membership fee is kept as low as possible:Full membership $40 (no pro rata)2012 Member of another U3A(Associate member) $20(State which U3A and provide receipt number for 2012membership)

Until 25 November 2011 and after 30 January 2012between 9 am and 3 pm the office staff will be able to assist youon 9894 5955 or at the U3A office at:

The Pines Living and Learning Centre2/520 Blackburn RoadDoncaster East.

Since the U3A is founded on the policy that members volunteer theirservices, you will be invited to nominate the type of contribution youmight like to make.

Adult Educationin the Community