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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16-May | 8 | 09:30 - 11:00 | A4 | Advanced Cryptic Crosswords | Catharine Lewis |
Long-term cryptic crossword fiend, Cathie Lewis, will lead the group in solving cryptic clues in a collaborative group. She is happy to give crosswords for ‘homework’ and for the group to work through the solutions the following week. Bring a pen/pencil and paper.
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16-May | 8 | 09:30 - 10:30 | A3 | Balance Your Bones (Thursday) | Maureen Robinson |
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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16-May | 8 | 10:00 - 11:15 | C Block | Flower Arranging | Helen Lindsay |
Come and share the delight in displaying your flowers in a variety of decorative arrangements suitable for many occasions. Learn the importance of size, colour, and form. Explore the beauty of using bark, seed pods, succulents and any botanical material to enhance your arrangements.
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16-May | 8 | 10:00 - 11:15 | A2 | Latin (continuing) | Margaret Jacobs |
This is a course of study that this group has been following for the last three years so it is not suitable for beginners, but if you wish to revise or continue learning and would like to join us please contact the tutor first. Margaret on seaglint7@gmail.com
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16-May | 8 | 11:00 - 12:00 | A3 | Fit For Life | Jeanette Ritter |
During the class we will use bands and weights (provided), do stretching, balance and breathing exercises to increase our strength and mobility. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
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16-May | 8 | 11:30 - 12:30 | A1 | Calligraphy | Christine Farmer |
We will work with a broad pen and ink on Italic, the script which was developed for speed and simplicity during the renaissance, and is still the most popular and versatile script in C21. We will also work on small projects suitable for beginners and continuers. Cost of basic materials will be about $30.
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16-May | 8 | 11:30 - 12:30 | A2 | Stories Of My Life | Marian Hearn |
Everyone has a story to tell no matter how ordinary!
Make a collection of your remembered stories to pass on. Or a collection of stories gathered from friends and family for a special birthday, wedding, or retirement.
This is your story so there will only be comments for clarification - not literary criticism!
Over the year we will each gather stories, photos, and family histories, sharing a few snippets with the group each week if you wish, with the aim to each publish a book at the end of the year (or at an appropriate time before then).
Along the way we are bound to stray into genealogy!
Different ways of publishing will be explored from the cheapest possible to the fully printed and bound books.
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16-May | 8 | 11:30 - 12:30 | D Block | Simple Tai Chi & Qi Gong (Thursday) | Carol Bessell |
This class focuses on the ancient philosophy behind Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Deep but relaxed breathing compliments the gentle flowing moves of Tai Chi and the shorter Qi Gong routines, along with some information regarding the benefits from regular practice of this Medication in motion” as Harvard Health describes Tai Chi in a published article.
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16-May | 8 | 13:00 - 14:00 | A1 | World Faiths | Peter Jones |
In recent decades, Australia has become much more of a
multi-faith society yet few of us know much about the
different faiths as we are not taught about religion in school.
This course will cover the monotheistic faiths - Judaism,
Christianity and Islam then the Indic faiths - Hinduism,
Buddhism, Sikhism. Peter has travelled extensively amongst
these faith communities and taught comparative religion at
The Friends’ School for many years.
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16-May | 8 | 13:00 - 15:00 | A3 | Bridge Club | Self Managed |
Bridge players can come along and play a game and get assistance from each other. Newcomers with Bridge-playing experience are welcome.
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16-May | 8 | 13:30 - 14:30 | A2 | Poetry for Pleasure | Self Managed |
Do you enjoy reading and listening to poetry? Then this might be for you. Lovers of poetry come together each week to read, hear and share their favourite poems in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Perhaps you might have an original piece that you might like to share with the group? Please bring along one or three shortish poems. They may be serious, funny or whimsical but do come and enjoy
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11-Jan | 8 | 15:00 - 16:00 | A3 | Speaking Out | Helen Lindsay |
There is no need to shake and shiver when speaking in public. Don’t hide down the back of the room. Build your confidence with this interactive class where everyone is participating in an easy going structured format.
Helen has been a community radio presenter for 20 years doing impromptu interviews. She also ran a private course on communication and public speaking. Peter Boatfield one of our members said this group was a life changing experience and highly recommends it.
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