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.
Use the links just below to jump directly to a day's program.
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15-Oct | 8 | 09:00 - 14:00 | Field | Bushwalking | Self Managed |
The walks, of 7 to 15kms, will be on established tracks and trails about the uplands and coasts around Hobart and occasionally further afield. Duration will be 3 to 5 hours. Participants need a reasonable fitness level. Bring your lunch, water and a first aid kit. The meeting place for all walks is the Senior Citizens car park, Redwood Road. Be there intime to leave at 9:00 am.
* Members new to the group please phone either Peter 0409 942 586 or Ron 0408 997 597 prior to the start of term.
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15-Oct | 8 | 10:00 - 11:00 | A2 | Have Your Say | Keith Anderson |
Members of this lively group discuss a wide range of topics, ranging from politics, world events, science, humanities and religion.... Our rules maintain respect for others opinions, although challenging discussion is encouraged. Each participant has an opportunity to speak without interruption, and may express any discomfort about others opinions. Confidentiality within the group assures members that their opinion stays in the room, thus allowing them to speak freely on the issues involved.
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15-Oct | 8 | 10:00 - 11:00 | A3 | Balance & Bones (Tuesday 1) | Suzanne Blackwood |
This exercise class is for the pre-lycra generation. You will need comfortable, loose clothing. Bring a water bottle. The
class will be based around an exercise DVD produced by an experienced and qualified instructor from the Wollongong U3A.
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30-Jul | 8 | 10:00 - 11:00 | C Block | Sing-a-long | Shanthi Wickramasurya |
Do you love singing in the shower, in the car, singing along with the radio? Come along and have a healthy sing, laugh and breathe. No pressure, no need to read music. We will provide the piano and words. If you want to bring along an instrument, kazoo, ukelele, castanets, please feel free to pin in. Jointly presented by George and Shanthi
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15-Oct | 8 | 11:30 - 12:30 | A1 | Meet the Community | Helen Lindsay |
This course has different speakers each week. People in the community who make a difference. It could be a nutritional therapist, an author or a volunteer in a community group. There are so many unsung heroes and heroines.
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15-Oct | 8 | 11:30 - 12:30 | A2 | Play Reading | Tony Nicholls |
We continue our reading and exploration of the world’s greatest dramas.
This term Tony will not be available on 29 October and 26 November. The rest of term we continue our reading and exploration of the world’s greatest dramas.
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15-Oct | 8 | 11:30 - 12:30 | A3 | Discussions About Art and Artists | Pam Poulson |
Pam Poulson and Penny Carey-Wells return this term. We will look at Paintings and other Art forms, Artists, and ideas about Art. Should an exhibition become available we will let you know why you should see it. Past courses have been very interesting, and there will be time for discussion or participation. Needs reviewing. The class requires a minimum of 8 participants to go ahead. There is no upper limit.
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15-Oct | 8 | 13:00 - 14:30 | A1 | Creative Writing | Annette Starik |
This course is for anyone who loves to write! Whether you are an experienced writer or a beginner, we would love you to join us! You will find the group fun, reassuring and helpful.
The emphasis is on imagination and creativity and to that end group members will be encouraged to participate in a 10-minute informal writing exercise and to complete optional homework for reading out, at the next class.
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15-Oct | 8 | 13:00 - 14:00 | A3 | Chairobics | Marilyn Lowes |
Easy way for seniors to exercise. Increase your flexibility, increase your coordination and circulation. Also improves your posture. Reduces risks of falls. Great for Seniors.
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15-Oct | 8 | 13:00 - 15:00 | A2 | Stitch, knit and chat | Jaylene Seabrook |
Every year we make a variety of items for Ronald McDonald House. The items include knitted beanies, scarves, baby jackets suitable for premature babies.
This group is very friendly and we help each other. I like to introduce the group to different craft ideas as well as the tried and true ones.
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15-Oct | 8 | 13:45 - 15:15 | Kingston Beach Hall | Circle Dancing | Kate Shaw |
Circle Dancing continues with a program of traditional and contemporary dances from around the world. Newcomers are welcome and all dances will be taught. Bring comfortable footwear.
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15-Oct | 8 | 15:00 - 16:00 | A1 | Birds of Tasmania | Sue Jones |
Approximately 104 distinct species of land-based birds can be seen in Tasmania. In this lecture series, we will explore the avian fauna of our island state: the 'which, where, how and why' of Tasmania's birds. The lectures will give you an overview of our terrestrial birds, their ways of living and their preferred habitats.
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