UPPER NORTH REGION NEWSLETTER MARCH 2016 WANT MORE INFORMATION ON U3A? Upper North is holding an information stand at St Ives Village Shopping Centre on 14 March. 166 Mona Vale Road, St Ives. Visit the friendly team at the information table (located on Level 1 between Maggie T and St Ives Jewellers) to learn what courses are available in the area. Whatever your interest, there s a course for you. SHOWCASE SUCCESS It was standing room only at Upper North s recent Showcase and Welcome to New Members held at the Turramurra Uniting Church. Around 90 people attended to hear speakers from various disciplines talk about their courses in 2016. After the talks, the audience mingled with Upper North committee members and group leaders and enjoyed refreshments. We are happy to announce we signed up over a dozen new members. The audience heard from Punchi Dassanayake who outlined the lectures planned for this term s Science and Technology course at St Ives. Margot Taverne gave us an insight into philosophy and read a couple of poems she has written about the joys of U3A membership. Phil Pryor outlined what history courses are on offer this semester and gave a very informative and amusing account of the importance of history
in the modern world. Shirley Beck and Michael Hummel spoke about their respective language courses and gave an insight into how learning a new language can improve mental capacity in seniors. Rock and Roll with Howard Among the lecturers was Howard Ferrer who gave an entertaining preview of his course The History of Rock and Roll (pictured wearing his John Lennon T-shirt). Apparently, Howard has a different rock t-shirt for every lecture. A big thank you goes out to all the committee members, course leaders and helpers who made the event such a success. Part of the large audience at the Showcase
LECTURES FOR MARCH A selection of lectures to be presented in March TURRAMURRA NORTH: THE LANDINGS 440 Bobbin Head Road, North Turramurra (sessions held in the clubhouse). 161NJ01 TOPICS OF INTEREST Tuesday 8 March, 10.00-12.00 From Gods to gigabytes a brief history of weather forecasting. Tuesday 22 March 10.00-12.00 Broken Hill, The Silver City and its surviving heritage. No bookings required. Convenor: Wendy Bull, 9488 5268. LINDFIELD GARDENS 2 Ulmarra Place, Lindfield. 161ND01 A SERIES OF INTERESTING TALKS COVERING A VARIETY OF TOPICS Thursday 24 March, 10.00-12.00. The impact of infectious diseases in the 21 st century, Penny Bishop. Book through the office 9416 8466. TURRAMURRA ROHINI VILLAGE 51-53 Rohini Avenue, Turramurra. 161NN01 SPEAKERS PROGRAM Wednesday 9 March, 10.30-12.00. The dreaded Tomato Red Spider Mite: the interdependency of the species by Ray & Elam Kearney. Venue Convenor Patricia Johnson 0416 013 413.
LECTURES FOR MARCH ST IVES UNITING CHURCH Corner Douglas Street and Mona Vale Road, St Ives. 161NI01 MONDAY AT ST IVES Monday 7 March 10-12 noon The Science and Politics of Climate Change, Brian Spiers. Monday 21 March 10-12 noon White Coolies Women POWs in Sumatra, Barbara Boston. Venue convenor Alan Barge, 9487 2899, abarge@optusnet.com.au 161N103 RISE AND FALL OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE Wednesday 2 March 1-3 p.m. The other side of the world, abolition of the slave trade, early African colonies. Wednesday 16 March China and the Opium Wars, Britain -- the imperial centre, Ireland - the tragic relationship. Wednesday 30 March 1-3 p.m. India and the Great Games, rebellion and mutiny in India, How Canada became a nation. Leader and bookings Pam and Barrie Heath, 9489 5126, barrieh1@optusnet.com.au
DO YOUR ENJOY READING OR WRITING POETRY? There are still vacancies in the Poetry Appreciation course held at Hornsby Library on alternate Wednesdays. It is run by experienced lecturer Jocey Pittman. The course is informative on all matters concerning poetry and at times very amusing. The poems read are by a democratic vote! The poetry reading is followed by analysis and discussion. Themes include: school days, love, satire, animals, birds, and even murder. Print outs are available at each session and some are in larger print for those with poor eyesight. Alt. Wednesday from 10 February, 10.15-12.15, Hornsby Central Library. Details of the course are on page 49 of the U3A Courses/Events book. Leader and bookings Jocey Pittman, 0412 629 639, joceypittman@yahoo.com.au ACHIEVE GOOD HEALTH The Good Health course has vacancies. In this course you can learn to cope with stress and related problems, practise relaxation, meditation and selfhypnosis. Qualified practitioner. Alternative Wednesdays, 2, 16 and 30 March, 13, 27 April and 11 May. Private home: Old Berowra Road, Hornsby. Leader and bookings Jocey Pittman, 0412 629 639, joceypittman@yahoo.com.au
CITIZENS AND CITIZENSHIP There are vacancies in this course at Turramurra Uniting Church. An historical examination to understand the significance of the concepts of citizens and citizenship. We look at six disparate countries to attempt to develop a rationale for the ways in which history, education and the historical period determine the outcome for these countries. Alternative Mondays from 7 March, 10.00-12.00. Leader and bookings Varoe Legge, 9488 9922, vlegge@ozemail.com.au CHANGE OF VENUE Increasing numbers of students in the Great Ideas of Philosophy course has led to a change of venue. In 2016, Rohini Village has agreed to host the fortnightly class. Classes on alternative Mondays from the 22 Feb. Please note the NEW TIME of 10-12. Leader Jock Buselli Bookings Margot Taverne, 9449 2923, margottaverne@gmail.com KU-RING RING-GAI GAI PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA presents Fantastic Symphony including Symphonic Fantastique by Hector Berlioz. Built around a sensational dramatic narrative, Berlioz s symphonic composition explores personal passions and fantasies. Fanfare La Peri Paul Dukas. Roar! -- Maria Grenfell. Horn Concerto No 1 - Richard Strauss. When: Saturday 12 March, 2016, 7.30 pm. Where: The Concourse, Chatswood. Booking: online at www.kpo.org.au Tickets: Adults $38.74, Pensioners $28.53, Students $12.23, Family of four $90.74. Newsletter editor: Susan Shaw ssh84119@bigpond.net.au Design & production: Roger Link roger.link94@gmail.com