UPPER NORTH. Regional Course Coordinators: Grahame Marr or Clive Finch Enquiries Only

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1 UPPER NORTH Regional Course Coordinators: Grahame Marr or Clive Finch Enquiries Only UPPER NORTH REGION OF SYDNEY U3A Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting and Election of Office Bearers will be held on Monday 9 November at 12:30 pm at Turramurra Uniting Church 10 Turramurra Avenue, Turramurra The meeting will be followed by a light luncheon with opportunities for members to socialise. Reports from President Alan Barge, Treasurer Liz McAllister and Course Coordinators Grahame Marr and Clive Finch will be followed by the election of office bearers for Members should consider standing for the committee to assist in the running of our wonderful organisation. Information and nomination forms may be obtained and returned to Secretary, Marilyn Pryor, or marilynpryor7@gmail.com by Friday 30 October. Please RSVP by 27 October to Claudine Parr , or c_parr@ex .com.au or Sue Shaw , ssh84119@bigpond.net.au All Sydney U3A members are invited to attend. Please write this in your diary now. BEROWRA: COMMUNITY The Gully Road, Berowra (Balcony room) Venue Convenor: Anne Lycett j_alycett@optusnet.com.au 152NA01 AFFAIRS OF INTEREST A series of talks covering a wide range of topics, including: 1. Great Screen Lovers Monday 27 July Tony Whittingham 2. Royal Albert Hall Monday 10 Aug Rosemary McCulloch 3. Federation & Constitution Monday 24 Aug Graham Spindler 4. Jessie Street, A Woman of Conviction Monday 14 Sept Barbara Boston 5. Insects, their Biology and Medical Implications Monday 28 Sept Ian Thompson 6. Energy after Coal Monday 12 Oct John Davis 7. When Britain Bullied China Monday 26 Oct Gordon Mar 8. North Korea, Part 2 Monday 9 Nov John Yates 9. Forgotten Australians Monday 23 Nov Tony McCurdy Second and fourth Mondays from 27 July Anne Lycett: j_alycett@optusnet.com.au CASTLE HILL: WARRINA VILLAGE ARV Alix Scott Community Centre, Langshaw Circuit. Parking available. Venue Convenor: Rose Leaf NC01 ISSUES AND IDEAS In this lively, long-lived group, newcomers are very welcome. We research papers (on a voluntary basis) on a wide variety of contemporary issues. We then discuss one per session. Alt Tuesdays from 21 July Rose Leaf NC02 GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD This course commences with To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf followed by a play reading of Alan Seymour s The One Day of the Year. Alt Tuesdays from 14 July Jenny Trimboli Proudly printed on Australian paper

2 EPPING: UNITING Corner Chester and Oxford Streets, Epping (small hall). 8 minutes walk from station or 6 minutes from bus interchange. Venue Convenor: Wendy Walker robinwendy@optusnet.com.au 152NX01 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP A reading and discussion group with an occasional classic text, but with the emphasis on contemporary literature. The first book will be The Railwayman s Wife by Ashley Hay. It will be followed by The Children Act by Ian McEwan. Alt Thursdays from 2 July Wendy Walker robinwendy@optusnet.com.au EPPING: LEISURE AND LEARNING 1 Chambers Court, Epping. Off Pembroke Street, beneath Library. 5 minutes from station/bus stops. Some limited parking. Wheelchair accessible. Venue Convenor: Ian De Mellow ian.mellow@bigpond.com 152NE01 IDEAS THAT WILL CHANGE THE 21 st CENTURY: EVOLUTION OF MONEY AND CAPITAL (2) One of the great challenges of the 21 st Century will be the continuing evolution of money and capital, which is the bedrock of human evolution and all its global manifestations and has always been thus since 1800 BC. Part 2 of a 20 lecture series. 1:00-3:00 Ian De Mellow ian.mellow@bigpond.com 152NE02 TAI CHI**(20) Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi and gain health benefits through its gentle exercises and relaxation, ideal for Third Agers. Tai Chi s graceful, fluid movements combine three forms of exercise: strength, stretching and breathing. Participants should provide assurance from their GP that they are medically fit to undertake an exercise course. (10 sessions) Alt Wednesdays from 29 July 1:00-3:00 Siang Tan EPPING: COMMUNITY 8 Oxford Street, Epping, (meeting room). 3 minutes walk from station and bus interchange. Limited parking. Wheelchair accessible Venue Convenor: Ian De Mellow ian.mellow@bigpond.com 152NF01 HUMANITY S CONQUEST OF THE TYRANNY OF DISTANCE This 10-lecture course considers how humanity has used animals, ships, machines and electronics to overcome the tyranny of distance. It began when humans learned to walk upright and has no discernible end. Alt Wednesdays from 15 July David Malone dymalone@bigpond.net.au Mob: NF02 ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE The Alexander Technique improves our coordination and results in smoother, more balanced, movement. Everyday movements such as walking, bending, getting in and out of chairs become easier and more graceful, lessening the impact of arthritis and other age-related complications. Each Tuesday from 14 July Susan Whittingham susanwhittingham@bigpond.com 152NF03 THE TUDORS The Tudor period in English history, from the reign of Henry VII, 1485, to the death of Elizabeth I, 1603, a mere 118 years. A time when England went from a feudal and relatively minor European state to be well on the way to becoming one of the most wealthy and powerful nations on earth. Roger Link roger.link94@gmail.com GORDON: LIBRARY 799 Pacific Highway, Gordon. Adequate parking on Highway after 10:00 am or in parking station. 3-hour parking at Woolworths. 5 minutes walk from station. Wheelchair accessible Venue Convenor: Tina Van der Heyden albertina6@hotmail.com 152NG01 TAI CHI**(15) Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi and gain health benefits through its gentle exercises and relaxation. Tai Chi s graceful fluid movements combine three forms of exercise: strength, stretching and breathing. Participants should provide assurance from their GP that they are medically fit to undertake an exercise course. Each Thursday from 13 Aug Leader: Michael Wong Bookings: Margaret Harragon gordontaichi@hotmail.com HORNSBY: LEISURE AND LEARNING 25 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby. Short walk from the station, Westfield Shopping Centre. Easy parking. Venue Convenor: Clive Finch NQ01 YOGA Yoga for everybody, beginners to the experienced will enjoy the benefits of correct breathing, bending, stretching, twisting, balance, mind control and relaxation. Yoga is about health and wellbeing and now is a good time to start. The class leader is an experienced, certified and practicing yoga teacher. 6:30-7:30 pm Graham Marshall bitleadfeet@yahoo.com.au Mob: NQ02 PAINTING IN ACRYLICS Come and join our friendly class. Encouraging basic lessons are given to beginners and guidance and assistance provided when needed, whatever your skill level. Alt Thursdays from 9 July 9:30-12:00 Janny Drayer janny@gmail.com 152NQ03 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY We will continue to explore fascinating aspects of scientific discoveries that changed the world forever. Some presentations will make use of professionally made DVDs. Alt Thursdays from 2 July Clive Finch Proudly printed on Australian paper 51

3 HORNSBY: CENTRAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM George Street (entry in Hunter Lane). Opposite the Hornsby station. Parking: Council car park, or nearby Westfield Shopping Centre. Venue Convenors: Lesley Goldberg Jeannie Pollard NY01 AUSTRALIAN HISTORY SEMINARS Historians and researchers discuss their work. Topics include: Has Australia ever had a great PM?; Prominent women in colonial NSW; Art Gallery of NSW; Treasures of State Library; 1919 influenza epidemic: three case studies; researching nurses and small hospitals; iconic Australian inventions; Patriotic fundraising in WW1; Colonial businesswomen. Alt Tuesdays from 14 July 10:15-12:15 Leader: Lesley Goldberg ellkgee@bigpond.com Bookings: William Davies dtiger@optusnet.com.au Mob: NY02 POETRY APPRECIATION We range from bringing your school day poems to listening to and discussing Shakespeare s sonnets. We study forms and structure of poets works, literary terms or a theme, from love poems to murder. Compare poetry and prose. Informative and fun. Alt Wednesdays from 12 Aug 10:15-12:15 Leader Jocey Pittman joceypittman@yahoo.com.au Mob: Bookings: Lesley Goldberg ellkgee@bigpond.com 152NY03 THE TIME TRAVELLERS Our time machine is set to visit some of the great and strange events and personalities, all linked by trade, and momentous social changes: Rome, the Song Dynasty, Tibet, England and the New World, the Mongols and the Buccaneers, and more - the very bad and the very good. All aboard. Alt Tuesdays from 21 July 10:30-12:30 Heather Bentley heatherbentley.joy@icloud.com Mob: NY04 THE WORLD OF CLASSICAL MUSIC Continuing excursions into the world of classical music in all its forms, where you will meet familiar and not so familiar composers. 10:15-12:15 Leader: John Yates Bookings: Nancy Sinden nsinden@ihug.com.au KILLARA: LOURDES RETIREMENT VILLAGE 95 Stanhope Road, Killara. Meetings held at the Village Auditorium. Easy street parking available in Stanhope Road. Wheelchair accessible. Venue Convenor and Leader: Lesley Ransley ellar1@bigpond.com 152NR01 HISTORICAL AND OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS This is a lecture series on a wide variety of topics given by people with expertise in, and enthusiasm for, their subject. The auditorium is well equipped for audio-visual presentations. Comments and questions are encouraged. Bookings not required. First Thursday of each month 1. Hearing Loss and Solutions A journey from life, to overnight deafness, and back again, with bi-lateral cochlear implants. Thursday 2 July Speaker: Peter Moore 2. Let s Put on a Show Mickey Rooney said in the 1943 movie, Babes on Broadway, Let s put on a show, and within a few frames it happened. Not that simple! A Willoughby Musical Society long-time director explores what it takes to stage a Broadway musical locally. Thursday 6 Aug Speaker: Tom Sweeney 3. Deep is the Well of Time Hear about the work of an Australian Archaeological Project in Egypt by the Director of the Macquarie University Theban Tombs Project. Thursday 3 Sept Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Boyo Ockinga 4. The Forensic Fireman A morning with the Director of Fire Investigation & Safety Compliance Australia on the forensics involved in fire rescue and investigation and the part dogs play. (Hopefully with sniffer dog?) Thursday 1 Oct Speaker: Morgan Cook 5. Horses in Art After focusing on Melbourne Cup racehorses 48 hours earlier, this talk is about horses as a subject when in paintings and sculptures. What do you think is art? Thursday 5 Nov Speaker Audrey Dixon 6. The History of the Royal Albert Hall You may have visited it, seen an exhibition or attended a concert there, seen Night of the Proms on TV, but here you ll learn its interesting history. Thursday 3 Dec Speaker: Rosemary McCulloch LINDFIELD GARDENS 2 Ulmarra Place, Lindfield. Ample street parking available. Book through the office Fourth Thursday of each month 152ND01 A SERIES OF INTERESTING TALKS COVERING A VARIETY OF TOPICS 1. Travel in Australia Thursday 23 July Speaker: Linda McGrath Hogon 2. Books before Printing Thursday 27 Aug Speaker: Bill Rees 3. The Story of Lady Davidson Private Hospital Thursday 24 Sept Speaker: Evelyn Wyatt 4. Antarctica 2015 Thursday 22 Oct Speaker: Barrie Butt 5. A Medieval Christmas Thursday 26 Nov Speaker: Roger Link LINDFIELD: SENIOR CITIZENS RESOURCE 271 Pacific Highway, Lindfield, behind Library. 5 minutes walk from station and Lindfield shopping car park. Very limited parking on site. Wheelchair accessible Venue Convenor: Ebba van der Helder NL01 ROMAN HISTORY: PAGANISM IN THE ROMAN WORLD Romans believed they owed their success to the official State Gods. There were also other gods and beliefs which added morality and emotion. In this course we will discuss various aspects of religions and philosophy over 1500 years of expansion and change. A continuing course but new members welcome. Alt Mondays from 13 July Leonie Hayne Proudly printed on Australian paper

4 152NL02 RUSSIAN ADVANCED**(12) This is a continuing course where new members with an adequate level of Russian are very welcome. Each Monday from 6 July 12:00-2:00 Leader: Olga Petlevanny Bookings: Natasha chapanisidhu@optusnet.com 152NL03 SPANISH CONVERSATION**(10) Most of the time we discuss current affairs, cultural events or a subject previously decided upon. Spanish is spoken 90% of the time. Good knowledge of the language is required. Alt Tuesdays from 14 July 2:00-4:00 Leader: Maria Criado Mob: Bookings: Jenny Brady NL04 LATIN INTERMEDIATE A This continuing course will proceed to Stage 34 of the Oxford Latin Course Part III and more complex grammar enhanced by passages of prose and poetry from classical authors. Each Wednesday from 8 July 2:00-4:00 Helen Ledwidge hledwidge@iprimus.com.au 152NL05 LATIN INTERMEDIATE B This course is for those who have completed more than half of the Oxford Latin Course Part II, second edition. Significant topics of Latin language and culture from Chapter 28 onwards will be studied this semester with extra material added from literary sources. 10:30-12:00 Leader and Bookings: Barbara Twomey NL06 LATIN INTERMEDIATE C This course is for those who have just started the Oxford Latin Course Part II, second edition. The class continues on from 1 st semester and will resume at Chapter 26 and progress through the remaining chapters with extra material added from literary sources. It is possible that Part II will be almost finished by the end of the year. 12:15-1:45 Barbara Twomey NL07 CATCH-UP LATIN This course is for those who may have missed some classes earlier in the year and need to catch-up. Alt Wednesdays from 15 July (Week A) 9:30-10:30 Barbara Twomey NL08 CONTINUING ELEMENTARY ANCIENT GREEK For students wishing to continue learning the basic alphabet, vocabulary and grammar of Classical or Koiné Greek, this course will continue from Chapter 7 of Athenaze Book 1, An Introduction to Ancient Greek, second edition. (Week B) 9:30-10:30 Barbara Twomey NL09 NOVELS AND BIOGRAPHIES FROM THE 19 th CENTURY ONWARDS A literary discussion group studying books each semester. The first two books will be The Children Act by Ian McEwan and Persuasion by Jane Austen. Enthusiastic readers most welcome. Alt Thursdays from 2 July 10:15-12:15 Maurice O Donovan odonovan.1@bigpond.com 152NL10 MEDIA DISCUSSION GROUP The group discusses the news of the day - topics decided by popular choice; everyone happily participates, even though consensus is rare. New members welcome. Alt Thursdays from 9 July Fay and Bill Rees NL11 SOLO WHIST: A CARD GAME Knowledge of Solo required for this friendly group. Each Thursday from 2 July 1:00-3:30 Joan Martin NL12 GERMAN INTERMEDIATE**(12) Text book: em neu 2008 Brückenkurs - Kursbuch Hueber Verlag. Sechs Bausteine: Lesen, Sprechen, Hören, Schreiben, Grammatik, Wortschatz. Basic German grammar required. New members welcome. Each Friday from 17 July 11:00-12:30 Marika McLachlan Mob: NL13 GERMAN ADVANCED**(12) New members welcome. Students need to have a sound knowledge of German. Each Friday from 17 July 9:30-11:00 Ebba van der Helder and Marika McLachlan Mob: NL14 FRENCH CONVERSATION**(12) We discuss current affairs, articles of interest from magazines and journals, also topics previously agreed on. New members with a good knowledge of French are welcome. Alt Fridays from 3 July 2:00-4:00 Mary Lambert PENNANT HILLS: LEISURE AND LEARNING 8 Warne Street, Pennant Hills. 5 minutes walk from station. Some parking on-site, plus limited (3-hour) street parking. Venue Convenor: Clive Finch NP01 ART PRACTICE GROUP Love art? Then join this fun, relaxed class. Whether you are good at art or want to be good, this is the place for you. Experiment with any media, explore your own style and develop your creative expression by learning to look. Bring your own materials. Beginners are welcome. Alt Mondays from 13 July 1:00-4:00 Terry Goddard PENNANT HILLS: COMMUNITY Corner Yarrara Road and Ramsey Street in Small Hall (lower level, Library building). Parking Community Centre car park or shopping centre opposite. Venue Convenor: Clive Finch NM01 FRENCH ADVANCED The focus is on conversation, correct pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary enrichment through poetry and song. There will be discussion in French of current affairs in France. New members of advanced standard welcome. Alt Wednesdays from 1 July 1:00-3:00 Leader: Chimène Hortense Bookings: Mary Ferguson or Enrico Colli Proudly printed on Australian paper 53

5 PYMBLE: UNITING Corner Pacific Highway and Livingstone Avenue, Pymble. Limited parking on site at lower level with lift from parking area. Church is opposite station. In the John Downes meeting room unless otherwise indicated. Venue Convenor: Bill Rees NU01 FRENCH READING AND WRITING INTERMEDIATE**(10) For those having completed at least three years of a preliminary course. The aim of this course is to develop skills in reading, writing and speaking French. 1:30-3:30 Leader and Bookings: Peter Rennie NU02 FRENCH READING AND WRITING ADVANCED**(10) Suitable for those having a good basic knowledge of French grammar and pronunciation. Alt Wednesdays from 15 July 1:30-3:30 Peter Rennie NU03 GERMAN INTERMEDIATE**(10) For prospective students, please phone leader for all details. Each Thursday from 16 July 10:30-12:30 Tamara Cronin ST. IVES: UNITING Corner Douglas Street and Mona Vale Road, St. Ives. Entrance to car park is in Douglas Street. In addition, street parking, level walking, disabled facilities, wheelchair accessible. Courses are in the Calvin Room unless otherwise indicated. Venue Convenor: Alan Barge abarge@optusnet.com.au 152NI01 MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR EVERYONE Watching doctors investigate and solve medical problems like detectives is a fascinating way to explore the world of medicine: an adventure filled with clues, false leads and races against time, factual. DVDs used. Retired anaesthetist will be on hand to explain and discuss the content. Alt Mondays from 13 July Leader: Alan Barge abarge@optusnet.com.au. 152NI02 PHILOSOPHY We research and study philosophers and the issues they raised. Are they still valid today? How and why? Topics are chosen by members of the group. There are no formal lectures, but lots of discussion (Knox Room). Alt Tuesdays from 14 July 10:30-12:30 Leader: Margot Taverne margottaverne@gmail.com 152NI03 EXPERENCING MEDIEVAL EUROPE A series of DVD sessions taking you through time to the golden ages of 12 of Europe s most beautiful medieval cities and discover the sights, sounds and smells of teeming markets, royal feasts and ritual, dramatic military engagements, magnificent religious pageantry and the many colourful layers of daily medieval life. Alt. Wednesdays from 8 July 1:00-3:00 Pam and Barrie Heath barrieh1@optusnet.com.au 152NI04 ROMAN HISTORY: THE ENEMIES OF ROME History is usually written by the winners but does this mean the losers are demonized? We discuss some of Rome s most dangerous enemies, from Hannibal (3 rd century BC) to Zenobia (3 rd century AD) and analyse the ancient accounts of their activities. Continuing course, new members welcome (Wesley Room). Alt Wednesdays from 1 July Leonie Hayne NI05 WRITING STORIES Everyone has at least one story in them just waiting to be found. Whether your stories come from life or your imagination, come and find them in our group. Alt Wednesdays from 1 July Leader: Cecilia Inglis ceciliainglis@yahoo.com.au Bookings: Carole Cohen cohenc2@bigpond.com 152NI06 UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS No previous musical knowledge required, just a need to have a lot of fun with a friendly group of other beginners. (Knox Room) Each Wednesday from 1 July 9:00-12:00 Roscoe Behrmann roscoe.behrmann@bigpond.com 152NI07 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: GLIMPSES OF OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Come and join us in our 10 th year of providing a variety of highly qualified speakers with a passion for their subject and the ability to present their topic in an easy to understand format. (Wesley Room) Leader: John Roberts Bookings: Doug Milne milnedk@live.com.au 152NI08 BIG HISTORY Continuing the DVD series by Professor David Christian of Macquarie University. He surveys the past from conventional history, to the much larger scales of biology and geology to the universal scales of cosmology, weaving a single story from the origins of the Universe to the present day. Alt Wednesdays from 1 July 1:00-3:00 Philip Baynash philrita@baynash.com 152NI09 ISTANBUL: THE MOST SIGNIFICANT HISTORICAL CITY? A one-off DVD presentation of the city that was the hub of early Greek and Roman life, became the world centre of Christianity and then of Islam under the Ottomans. Wednesday 28 Oct 1:00-3:00 Pam and Barrie Heath barrieh1@optusnet.com.au 152NI10 CURRENT AFFAIRS FORUM 1 We discuss and actively debate current events of importance in this friendly and lively group. New members welcome. Alt Thursdays from 9 July Arthur Lith arthurlith@optusnet.com.au 152NI11 CURRENT AFFAIRS FORUM 2 We discuss and actively debate current news topics on which our members have strong and often different views. New members welcome. (Wesley Room) Alt Thursdays from 2 July Alan Barge abarge@optusnet.com.au 152NI12 CHOPIN AND LISZT Two pianist/composers who were so very different and yet had so much in common. We will review their life stories and listen to examples of their music (Wesley Room). Alt Thursdays from 23 July Leader: John Hughes Bookings: Ann Poignand annpoignand2@bigpond.com 54 Proudly printed on Australian paper

6 152NI13 THE GOLDEN AGE OF CINEMA Films were made to be seen by an audience, so why not get this great feeling again by joining our group? Interesting films from a great range of sources will be screened, notes and information are provided. New members welcome. (7 sessions) Alt Fridays from 4 Sept 10:00-12:30 Alan Saunders thesaunders7@optusnet.com.au TURRAMURRA NORTH: THE COTSWOLDS VILLAGE 28 Curagul Road, North Turramurra. Easy street parking is available, and near to bus stop. Venue Convenor: John Dryden NV01 PLAY READING**(12) Group reading of plays in a relaxed manner, no previous experience is necessary. Copies of plays will be provided. Alt Fridays from 10 July 2:00-4:00 John Dryden jdryden@iinet.net.au TURRAMURRA NORTH: THE LANDINGS 440 Bobbin Head Road, North Turramurra. Clubhouse. Easy street parking is available. Venue Convenor: Wendy Bull thelandingsvilla@gmail.com 152NJ01 TOPICS OF INTEREST A variety of speakers will lecture on their favourite subjects in the comfortable and well-equipped clubhouse auditorium. Comments and questions are encouraged. Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 14 July Convenor: Wendy Bull thelandingsvilla@gmail.com TURRAMURRA SOUTH: UNITING Corner Chisholm and Vernon Streets, South Turramurra (Vestry). Plenty of parking available. Bus to station. Venue Convenor: Grahame Marr NW01 FRENCH INTERMEDIATE**(10) For those having completed at least four years of a preliminary course. This course aims at developing the student s skills in reading, writing, and speaking French. 10:30-12:30 Ethleen Low ethlow@bigpond.net.au TURRAMURRA: UNITING Turramurra Avenue, Turramurra. Adequate parking, behind shopping centre. 5 minutes walk from station. Wheelchair accessible Venue Convenor: Grahame Marr gwmarr1@bigpond.com 152NT01 DISHARMONY: RACE, RACISM AND RELIGION Throughout the world and through all ages, social problems have been primarily created and affected by race, racism and religion. These three factors are examined and discussed in the light of their relevance to the present century. The format is lecture/discussion. Alt Mondays from 13 July Varoe Legge vlegge@oz .com.au 152NT02 CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP We discuss current affairs and associated ideas based on media reports in an informal and objective manner. Subjects presented for discussion by a leader who is rostered on a voluntary basis in each session. New members are welcome. Jan Martin NT03 AUSTRALIAN POLITICAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY We will examine change and continuity with regard to many aspects of our lives such as Consumerism, Capitalism, Alcohol, Crime and the Law, Standardisation and Diplomacy. The connection between past and present should be fascinating. Alt Thursdays from 2 July Leader: Frank Wilson Bookings: Margaret Marshall TURRAMURRA: ROHINI VILLAGE Rohini Avenue, Turramurra, north of Eastern Road. Close to rail, bus and parking. Cowper Room. Venue Convenor: Patricia Johnson patriciagracej@hotmail.com Second Wednesday of each month from 8 July 10:30-12:00 152NN01 SPEAKERS PROGRAM 1. Speaker s experiences through Malawi, Central Africa for World Vision Wednesday 8 July Speaker: Connie Scura 2. TV Tales Short anecdotes of people in the public eye, such as Royalty, Politicians, Olympic Games, Expo and Japan. Wednesday 12 Aug Speaker: Pauline Thomas. 3. A Trip to Antarctica with Shackleton Wednesday 9 Sept Speaker: Tony Whittingham 4. Further tales of her time working with the BBC Wednesday 14 Oct Speaker: Rosemary McCulloch 5. Marriage Celebrants - Marriages, Weddings Wednesday 11 Nov Speaker: Wendy Bull (The Landings VC) 152NN02 CREATIVE WRITING Everyone has a story to tell. Our friendly interactive group will help you find the key to unlock the door to your imagination. Alt Tuesdays from 7 July Leader: Ann Powell Bookings: Colleen Russell NN03 GREAT PHARAOHS OF ANCIENT EGYPT This course of DVDs traces the rise of Egypt from a scattering of villages along the Nile to the greatest power the world had seen. Power in the world s first nation was concentrated in the hands of her pharaohs. A compelling history given by a world authority. Alt Mondays from 14 Sept Tony Goodwin cushandtony@yahoo.com.au Proudly printed on Australian paper 55

7 WAHROONGA: ROSETTA PARK UPA Complex, Level 6, Activities Room, Rosetta Park. Corner Pacific Highway and Ada Avenue, Wahroonga. No visitors parking, but 2 hours available in shopping centre car park. Wheelchair accessible 152NS01 ITALIAN COMBINED BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE Members can go to Italy, greet people, introduce themselves, order coffee, buy train and theatre tickets, book accommodation, ask directions, speak conversational Italian, read and write, some grammar, construct sentences to express themselves, learn about Italian culture customs, cities and geography. Berlitz Italian Phrase Book & Dictionary and CD pack Every Tuesday from 14 July Adrian Walker walkeradrian@optusnet.com.au WAHROONGA: THE WONIORA 9 Woniora Avenue, Wahroonga. Walking distance from Wahroonga Station. Plenty of underground and street parking. Wheelchair accessible Venue Convenor: Tina Van der Heyden albertina6@hotmail.com 152NB01 GERMAN INTERMEDIATE**(12) This course assumes that students have studied German in the past and want to brush up on their speaking and reading skills and basic grammar. The emphasis is on oral German and some necessary grammar. Each Monday from 20 July Dorothee Schifter Dorothee.schifter@bigpond.com PRIVATE HOMES Venue Convenor: Jan Heath heath54w@gmail.com 152NH01 PHILOSOPHY (Pymble) In this group we research and discuss philosophers and the issues they raised. Topics and method are varied to accommodate the interest of the members of the group. This year we will use DVDs on philosophy and related subjects which will be discussed during the sessions. Alt Mondays from 13 July 10:30-12:30 Margot Taverne margottaverne@gmail.com Jock Buselli jock.buselli@tpg.com.au 152NH02 A WAY WITH WORDS (Pymble) In this Creative Writing course, we combine a variety of writing exercises with the reading of works by members of the group (prose and poetry), which are discussed in a supportive and friendly manner. Alt Thursdays from 2 July 10:15-12:15 Leader: Veronique Ellis Bookings: Margot Taverne margottaverne@gmail.com 152NH03 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP (Pymble) We meet each month to discuss both fiction and non-fiction. First Monday of each month from 6 July Fay and Bill Rees NH04 RECORDER GROUP (Waitara) This is a group meeting regularly to enjoy playing music. New members need to be auditioned. Alt Wednesdays from 1 July 10:00-12:30 Annette Salt NH05 DISCUSSION GROUP (Wahroonga) A friendly group focusing on current affairs and topics of general interest. Alt Mondays from 20 July 10:15-12:15 Eva Browne NH06 INDONESIAN ADVANCED (Wahroonga) Refresh and expand your knowledge of Indonesian with a small group of like-minded people in a very relaxed atmosphere. Textbooks used: Colloquial Indonesian by Sutanto Atmosumarto and Bahasa Tetanggaku stage 2 by Ian J White Alt Wednesdays from 15 July 2:00-4:00 Tina Vander Heyden albertina6@hotmail.com 152NH07 PLAY READING (Wahroonga) No need for acting skills, just an interest in reading plays with a friendly group. Second and fourth Friday of each month from 10 July 1:30-3:30 Jill Baxter NH08 HEALTHY EATING OUT FOR ONE (West Pymble) Learn how to select, buy, store and prepare the foods that will improve your health and reduce your waistline. Good nutrition tips that we all should know (4 sessions). Alt Tuesdays from 14 July 1:00-3:00 Susanne Hledik phledik@bigpond.net.au Mob: NH09 WITH RHYME AND REASON (Eastwood)**(10) You are invited on a voyage of discovery. We explore the way people around the world express their thoughts and feelings in poetry. Materials will be provided for reading and discussion. You bring your own poems and I ll bring mine, recite a ballad and meet some Sydney poets. Alt Thursdays from 23 July 10:30-12:30 Ron Wilkins ronwtwilkins@hotmail.com 152NH10 GERMAN DISCUSSION GROUP (Waitara) Participants choose topics. Reasonable command of German required. Alt Mondays from 13 July 2:00-4:00 Dorothy Fifer NH11 GOOD HEALTH (Old Berowra Rd, Hornsby) Learn to cope with stress and related problems by practising Relaxation, Meditation and self-hypnosis. Beneficial and enjoyable. Qualified practitioner. (3 sessions per course) Course 1. Alt Wednesdays from 5 Aug Course 2. Alt Wednesdays from 16 Sept Leader & bookings: Jocey Pittman Mob: joceypittman@yahoo.com.au 152NH12 DAILY LIFE IN THE ANCIENT WORLD (Berowra) A series of sessions in a private home based on DVD lectures by history professor Robert Garland. Questions and discussion on the content then follow. He brings to life the experiences of the ordinary people of the ancient world. We commence our study on the lives of the earliest citizens, starting with the Romans. Alt Fridays from 14 Aug Pauline Holbrook holbrookj@bigpond.com or Margaret McDonell: Proudly printed on Australian paper