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Monday Activities

The courses page grew too long to be able to comfortably read it so the content has been divided up into individual days.

There is also a separate page for Woodbridge based activities.

A set of green ##### is a link to the expansion of a multiple presenter course. Click on them to see the extra information.

Use the links just below to jump directly to a day's program.


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Kingston


Start DateSessionsTimeLocationCourse TitlePresenter

25-Sep

10

09:30 - 10:30

A1

Tai Chi

Maureen Robinson

Slow, gentle exercise, breathing and stretching to lower blood pressure, reduce stress and maintain flexibility. Wear loose, comfortable clothes.

25-Sep

10

09:30 - 11:45

A2

Art Studio

Self Managed

This class is a continuation of one that has been meeting regularly. The studio offers a place for relaxation through Art. Be part of group creativity. Come along with paint and pencils.

25-Sep

10

09:30 - 11:30

A3

Mah Jong

Self Managed

Here is your chance to play or learn how to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jong. It is now popular around the world. Any newcomers are very welcome. If you have a Mah Jong set do bring it along. If you don't have your own set, there are some sets available for class use.

25-Sep

10

10:30 - 11:30

A4

Welsh For Beginners

Bronwen Parr

This is an opportunity to learn one of the oldest languages: spoken in Wales for about 1600 years. Our emphasis is on everyday situations. Eg. Greetings, shopping, family weather, at the café, likes and dislikes sport and travel. We also cover some history of Wales. This will give your brain a good workout when you learn pronunciation, sentence pattern and vocabulary. It’s fun too.

25-Sep

10

10:45 - 11:45

A1

French Conversation

Mary Ellen MacDonald

Mary Ellen has taught French and German on three continents, speaks French and German fluently, and is familiar with 5 other languages, She studied in Canada, Europe and Australia in language music, history and theology. She loves the class and looking forward to continuing.

25-Sep

10

11:45 - 13:00

A3

Book Chat

Elizabeth Davies

Book Chat provides a friendly space for book lovers to share their views and chat about their latest book. We discover new authors to add to our reading list and gain different perspectives on a variety of topics. The group also selects specific genres or themes to focus on throughout the term. Do join us.

25-Sep

10

12:00 - 13:00

A1

Meditation

Self Managed

This class practises various meditation methods.

25-Sep

10

12:15 - 13:15

A2

French Basics

Ruth Lawry

This is the basics of French most suited to travel conversation.

25-Sep

10

13:30 - 14:30

D Block

Simple Tai Chi & Qi Gong (Monday)

Carol Bessell

Experience the differences and similarities of both these gentle styles of low impact exercise. Practise the short routines of Qi Gong and the longer flowing forms of Tai Chi, to discover why and how they improve flexibility, strength and balance.

25-Sep

10

13:30 - 14:30

A1

Kaleidoscope

various presenters

An exciting and different subject each week, with topics from the practical to the challenging, from health to holidays. An interesting hour with speakers passionate about their subject. Check the notice board for weekly topics.

25-Sep

10

13:30 - 14:30

A3

Life & Death In Ancient Greece

Anthony Boden

The Greeks! What were they like? Where did they come from? In what way did they differ from us? In this completely new series, we present a portrait of the Greeks as a people. We’ll look at their laws, their beliefs and the ways in which they thought, worked and played. But this is not all. In the process we will encounter some of those things which you never really hear about: plagues, colonies, and unusual approaches to government. So, jin us on this voyage of discovery. You may find that these people have more to offer than vases, temples and philosophical speculation.

25-Sep

10

13:30 - 15:00

A4

Cwrs Canolradd (Advanced Welsh)

Bronwen Parr

If you have covered the content of the beginners Welsh class, or have learnt Welsh from SSIW, Duolingo,Teach Yourself texts etc, come and join the Advanced Group WE enjoy Welsh music together, translating current articles, conversing with each other, and we are currently working from te textbook “UWCH 1 Dysgu Cymraeg, Gogledd Cymru” This is in digital form as well. We hope to see you – Hwyl am y Trol

25-Sep

10

13:30 - 15:00

Field

Cryptic Crosswords

Julie Gardam

The group will continue to work collaboratively to unravel the secrets of success in this masochistic recreation. Anyone interested in the fiendish 'cryptic world' is welcome. Bring a pen/pencil and prepare your brain for scrambling.

 

Woodbridge


Start DateSessionsTimeLocationCourse TitlePresenter

25-Sep

10

13:30 - 15:30

WW

WORDS, WORDS, WORDS

Self Managed

Only 26 letters and in their infinite permutations produce the thousands of words with which we can communicate either by reading, writing, or speaking. Join our discussion group to talk about a book you are reading, a poem you love, an interesting article or a cartoon that particularly appeals. Or maybe you have written something you would like to share. Any genre from the sublime to the ridiculous. Explore words that have changed meaning over time, words that have disappeared, new words that puzzle. All fascinating stuff and interesting to explore and discuss.