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1 THE WISE OWL NEWSLETTER AND COURSE INFORMATION U3A SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS Inc. Volume 24, No. 1 November 2017 Term 1 — 29 January to 13 April 2018 When submitting EFT payments or cheques it is essential to quote your ID number. Thank you for being mindful of these things – so helpful to those concerned. PRESIDENT’S REPORT Term 1, 2018 Perhaps, like me (and the rest of the world), you are surprised to find Christmas around the corner all of a sudden, and to be slightly overwhelmed with the busyness this time of year inevitably brings!! Thanks also to those members who have been in touch during the last several months responding to the call regarding upcoming vacancies on the Management Committee. Nominations for the Management Committee close on 7 February 2018, several weeks before the AGM, so if any member is interested in nominating please be in contact with a member of the Executive to discuss possible vacancies and requirements before this date. All members are invited to the Annual General Meeting, to be held at St Stephens, Mittagong on Wednesday, 21 February at 2pm. We look forward to as many as possible participating in the One of the many things to attend to is ensuring your U3A mem- ‘workings’ of our U3A, and particularly extend warm encouragebership is renewed and up to date for the coming year, and then ment to new members to come and get to know committee memmaking your course choices for first term once the enrolment bers, current members, and each other. period is open in early December. It does seem early to be committing to classes in February, but the time frame is neces- In the last week of this term, and to celebrate their work throughsary to enable us to move smoothly into term one. out the year and the coming of Christmas, the Choir is again offering a free concert for members to enjoy. This has become a The first term of the year sometimes has a greater number of lovely annual treat, and I am sure they would enjoy seeing you at unexplained non-attendances, so once you are notified of your 2pm on Tuesday, 12 December at the Bowral Uniting Church acceptance into particular courses I would encourage you to use Hall. the ‘print your timetable’ function on the website, or to fill in those dates on your own calendar or diary, so that when the Following two performances in local Nursing Homes, the Busktime comes you are reminded of the sessions you have comers are also keen to perform for fellow members at the Christian mitted to attend. Of course, life sometimes changes shape over Centre, Moss Vale, at 10.30am on Monday, 11 December. a few months so, if next year you find you are unable to attend Notices for the events above can be found on p. 14. something, you could then offer apologies to the course leader – this often forgotten courtesy not only keeps the leader in2017 has been another year of wonderful courses, both ongoing formed, but might allow other members on a waiting list to be and freshly offered. On behalf of us all I do thank our course able to attend. leaders, our many helpers, and all who have contributed to the I have been asked by several people to remind members of a couple of small administrative things, so here goes: On the first day of a course, do remember to bring the correct money for the tea contribution - large notes are difficult for the course assistants when what is required might be a 50 cent coin or a couple of dollar coins. success of this year as it draws to a close. I hope there is opportunity for rest and relaxation. And joy and peace for all !!! Warm wishes from Erica “Peace is liberty in tranquillity” - Marcus Tullius Cicero U3A Southern Highlands Inc 9878806 ABN 82 452 155 213 P.O. Box 421 BOWRAL NSW 2576 All enquiries to telephone number 02 9990 6650 (message service only), or to our website: www.sohiu3a.org.au This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 2 YOUR COMMITTEE FOR 2017-2018 EXECUTIVES Erica Webber Alec Dietsch Virginia Romney Robert Ryn Margaret Parkinson TELEPHONE E-MAIL ADDRESS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Course Co-ordinator 0402 039 947 4861 6530 0403 738 615 0413 201 611 0417 209 412 president@sohiu3a.org.au vice-president@sohiu3a.org.au secretary@sohiu3a.org.au treasurer@sohiu3a.org.au courses@sohiu3a.org.au Co-Course Co-ordinator Course Enrolments Editor Member Involvement Membership Co-ordinator Leader Support/Venues Equipment 4862 1197 4871 1068 4861 5588 4861 7670 4861 5111 4861 5919 4862 2695 altcourses@sohiu3a.org.au enrolments@sohiu3a.org.au editor@sohiu3a.org.au support@sohiu3a.org.au membership@sohiu3a.org.au leadersupport@sohiu3a.org.au equipment@sohiu3a.org.au Hon. Auditor Public Officer Web Master 4862 5522 4862 4252 4861 1055 drc3@bigpond.com btbuykx@bigpond.net.au jeanbert2576@gmail.com GENERAL MEMBERS Don Sigsby Yvonne Kershaw Chris Linegar Elena Barry Roslyn Morgan Patricia Blunt Bruce Hall DELEGATIONS David Reid Bill Buykx Bert de Hosson Our Annual Membership Fees (1 January to 31 December) $45 with Wise Owl downloaded from website ($22.50 if joining after 1 June) $55 with Wise Owl delivered by Australia Post ($27.50 if joining after 1 June) A couple at the same address should pay $100 ($45 plus $55) to receive one copy of the Wise Owl by post ($50 if joining after 1 June). To renew your membership simply pay the membership fee. Payment Methods: To pay by direct deposit, please use your bank’s internet banking facility and include our BDCU bank’s BSB 802101, Account Number 357162, and Account Name U3A Southern Highlands Inc. Please include your U3A ID Number and Surname in the payee’s reference box. Alternatively, you can mail a cheque to Treasurer, PO Box 421, Bowral 2576. Please include your U3A ID Number and Surname on the back of the cheque. To Become a New Member: If you have access to the internet, please go to www.sohiu3a.org.au and select Join Us. Otherwise contact Ros Morgan on 4861 5111 or email membership@sohiu3a.org.au to request a Membership Application Form. 2017/2018 DATES TO REMEMBER Term 1 Enrolments 29 November to 13 December 2017 Term 1 29 January to 13 April 2018 Nominations for Committee close 7 February 2018 AGM 21 February 2018 Term 2 1 May to 6 July 2018 Term 3 23 July to 28 September 2018 Term 4 15 October to 14 December 2018 SPECIAL NOTICE Our volunteer course leaders take no part in the random computer selection of course participants. If you are unsuccessful in your application please do not harass the course leader or members of your U3A committee. If you attend a course for which you have not been selected, you may be asked to leave. Fully enrolled courses have a waiting list which course leaders will process if vacancies arise. Courses with vacancies are notified to members by email. This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 3 FROM THE COURSE CO-ORDINATORS As we approach the end of another successful year for SoHi U3A, I’m delighted to be able to report that in 2017 we have offered 261 courses with 7,589 enrolled course members. This is thanks to the time, effort and expertise of our course leaders supported by the many volunteer course assistance teams. While right now Term 1 feels so far away, I know it will be with us in a flash. When you read through our Term 1 Schedule, you will see we have on offer another interesting array of 67 courses consisting of activities, inter est gr oups, discussion gr oups and mentally simulating courses. Our ever popular Book Club has split into 2 groups to be able to accommodate some new members. Recently I found on an Australian Government website (www.staysmartonline.gov.au/news) information about passwords and internet security that I thought was so impor tant to those of you on computer s, that I’d shar e it with you. “Perhaps one day we will have a secure online world without passwords, but until then, we must be vigilant in protecting our information online. Weak passwords are next to useless, with hackers able to crack your account in seconds. Predictable words, sequential numbers, and personal information create weak passwords. Weak passwords are easy for a criminal to guess as they use automated software that can guess thousands of passwords per second. If you use any password on the list of Top 25 most common passwords below, or have similarly weak passwords, you are advised to change them now! 123456; Password; 12345; 12345678; football; qwerty; 1234567890; 1234567; princess; 1234; login; welcome; solo; abc123; admin; 121212; flower; passw0rd; dragon; sunshine; master; hottie; loveme; zaq1zaq1; password1.” Season’s Greetings Margaret Parkinson OUR COURSES FOR TERM 1 ALL YOU NEED IS EARS: LISTENING TO RATHER THAN HEARING MUSIC Welcome to a new session of understanding music. We’ve got a varied diet this term, concentrating each session on specific subjects. Session 1: Shakespeare in Music – works including Tchaikovsky’s Hamlet Overture, Romeo & Juliet Overture, Berlioz’s Romeo and Juliet, Verdi’s Macbeth, Verdi’s Falstaff and Verdi’s Otello. Session 2: The Symphonic Poem, exploring works by Liszt, Dvorak, Tchaikovsky, Richard Strauss and Zemlinsky. Session 3: an intensive look at Wagner’s Der Ring Des Nibelungen. Session 4: almost certainly continuing with Der Ring Des Nibelungen. Session 5: Solo Identities – Paganini Caprices, Bach for Solo Cello, Clarinet works, Britten’s Six Metamorphoses After Ovid for Solo Oboe, Percussion Alone. There will be a small charge for notes provided. Leader: Murray Khouri Co-Leader:Lyndall Foldvary (4862 1906) Email: lyndall1906@bigpond.com When: Wednesday, 7 February 2018 and then fortnightly. Number of sessions = 5 10:00 to 12:00 Time: Where: Annesley Theatre Room, 2nd floor, Westwood Drive, Bowral Numbers: 20 to 50 Leader: Annette Hearne (0428 587 843) Email: hannette54@gmail.com Co-Leader: James Harper (4862 2129) Email: jheharper@gmail.com When: Time: Monday, 29 January 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 10 1:30 to 4:00 Where: Bowral BDAS Workshop, Short Street, Bowral Numbers: 15 to 19 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS This course is an attempt to gain an insight into the private aspects of the lives of very public figures, the Tudor royals, from Henry V11 to Elizabeth 1. What was life really like for them once they retreated to their private apartments? What did they reveal of themselves when they shed their public persona? Leader: Sandra Gillespie (4868 2396) Email: sandrahgillespie@gmail.com When: Thursday, 1 February 2018, 15/2, 1/3, 15/3. Number of sessions = 4 10:00 to 12:00 Time: Where: ART IN THE AFTERNOON We are a group of men and women who enjoy painting and drawing, mostly we work in our lovely modern studio. We visit the ever changing exhibition at Bowral Art Society in our break. We listen to soft music as we work, and bring and use the medium of our choice. Ideas and encouragement are exchanged. Some have been painting for years, others have only recently begun. Help is available when required. This course is assisted by Richard Atkin. Numbers: East Bowral Comm. Centre, Boardman & Rowland Roads, Bowral 20 to 60 Due to over subscription you may not get into all your course choices. This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 4 BOOK LOVERS' CIRCLE We are a relatively new Book Group who enjoy reading a variety of books which members take turns to choose, one each month. We meet at a member’s house on the second Wednesday of the month, from 10 am to 12 noon, and we ask the one who chose the book to lead our discussion. This can be quite wide ranging and cover all aspects of our chosen title. A small charge is made each term for morning tea. Because our group number is necessarily limited, and many members wish to continue, we can take 2-3 new members. As we now offer 2 Book Groups please enrol in one only. Leader: Coralie Nicholson (4872 2197) Email: collieu3a@gmail.com Co-Leader: Jane Courtenay (4869 4778) Email: When: jane.courtenay.au@gmail.com Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 14/3, 11/4. Number of sessions = 3 Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Where: Member's Home Numbers: 10 to 12 BOOKWORMS’ BOOK GROUP This is the original U3A book club that generally meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Our Book Group reads all different genres including some non-fiction. All members have the opportunity to suggest books which are then selected by an informal vote. This seems to be working and this way we get to read both new and old books of various genres, authors and themes to discuss and provide our thoughts. The member generally provides an introduction to their suggested book followed by individual and group discussion. We have a maximum of 12, and many wish to continue, so we would welcome 2-3 new members. As we now offer 2 Book Groups, please enrol in one only. Leader: Margaret Hansell (4862 5540) Email: hansell760@gmail.com When: Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 28/2, 28/3. Number of sessions = 3 Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Where: Member’s Home concurrently a Colonel in the KGB. There were others. Who were the spies? What were their motives? What happened to them? In his career as a book publisher Ken had dealings directly and indirectly with people involved in spying including a friendship with the ASIO counter espionage agent, Michael Thwaites, who debriefed the Soviet KGB operative, Petrov following his defection from the Soviet Embassy in Canberra in 1952. Leader: Ken Wilder (4861 2792) Email: kwbuono@acenet.com.au When: Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 7/2, 14/2, 21/2. Number of sessions = 4 Time: 9:30 to 11:30 Where: East Bowral Comm. Centre, Boardman & Rowland Roads, Bowral Numbers: 20 to 75 CHESS CLUB How does Lewis Carroll’s ‘Through the Looking Glass’ relate to chess? It is, in fact, the game which has been played for over 1500 years, with its origins in India. It is beloved of the world’s famous, from Canute to Dickens, Shakespeare to HG Wells. Dr Johnson said: “Chess is wonderful for concentration, but so is the possibility of being hanged the next day.” Now it is your chance to revisit and revitalise your game in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Beginners are welcome as tutors are willing to assist. Leader: Adele Collins (4861 5810) Email: adelegcau@yahoo.com.au Co-Leader: Cheryl Tucker (4862 2257) Email: bobncheryl@tpg.com.au When: Wednesday, 31 January 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 11 Time: 2:30 to 4:30 Where: Kazcare Room 2, 15 -17 Kirkham Rd, Bowral Numbers: 7 to 12 CINEMA ON THURSDAY Experience an enjoyable afternoon at our Empire Cinema, viewing a movie followed by coffee or tea downstairs at Coffee Culture. Gerard continues to advise on current releases to help us choose an interesting and varied selection for you. TERM COST is $34.50 (combined cinema and coffee). Money must be paid at time of Numbers: 10 to 12 application for enrolment. Member s who apply but neglect to BRITAIN SINCE THE CONQUEROR pay prior to close of enrolment will not be accepted. If you cannot The course has now entered the 18th Century and will cover attend a session you may deputise another U3A member to attend the reigns of the first four Georges. There will be a small in your place, BUT money cannot be refunded. charge for those who stay for morning tea after the session. Leader: Valerie Fishburn (4861 1076) There may also be a small charge for course notes. Email: valfish@hinet.net.au Leader: Ken Saxby (4862 1118) When: Thursday, 1 February 2018, 1/3, 5/4. When: Friday, 2 February 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 3 Number of sessions = 10 Time: 2:00 to 4:30 Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Where: Bowral Empire Cinema, Bong Bong Street, Where: Bowral Uniting Church, Cnr Bendooley & Bowral Boolwey Sts, Bowral Numbers: 20 to 36 Numbers: 25 to 50 CINEMA ON WEDNESDAY BRITISH SPIES IN THE 20TH CENTURY Experience an enjoyable afternoon at our Empire Cinema, viewing This is a repeat of the heavily oversubscribed Term 4, 2017 a movie followed by coffee or tea downstairs at Coffee Culture. course. An heroic spy to one is another's traitor. From the early Gerard continues to advise on current releases to help us choose an days of the Nazi Party there developed opposition. Among interesting and varied selection for you. TERM COST is $34:50 them were the ‘Cambridge Five’, a group of upper class (combined cinema and coffee). Money must be paid at time of students recruited by Sir Anthony Blunt for the NKVD which application for enrolment. Member s who apply but neglect to later became the KGB. He eventually became Keeper of the pay prior to close of enrolment will not be accepted. If you cannot Queen’s Pictures. The most successful of the Cambridge Five attend a session, you may deputise another U3A member to attend was Kim Philby who rose to the highest ranks of MI5 while in your place, BUT money cannot be refunded. This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 5 Leader: Debbie Angus (4872 2705) Co-Leader: Valerie Fishburn (4861 1076) Email: When: Time: Where: Numbers: valfish@hinet.net.au Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 7/3, 5/4. Number of sessions = 3 2:00 to 4:30 Bowral Empire Cinema, Bong Bong Street, Bowral 20 to 36 CINEMATHEQUE Would you like to see a cult or classical film from the 20th Century? Here is your opportunity. All foreign films are from Europe, Scandanavia, Asia, Russia etc., and have English subtitles. Most of them have been awarded prizes and categorised as ‘Art Cinema’ and some are in black and white. A charge of $10 for the term is payable at the first session. For mor e infor mation please contact Bea 0425 268 120. Leader: Beatrice Botvinik Email: tobeatrice186@hotmail.com Co-Leader: Niki Rebay (4877 2708) Email: jimniki@exemail.com.au When: Friday, 9 February 2018 and then fortnightly. Number of sessions = 5 Time: 12:30 to 3:00 Where: East Bowral Comm. Centre, Boardman & Rowland Roads, Bowral Numbers: 25 to 50 Leader: Email: When: John Blair (0405 255 426) john.blair01@bigpond.com Friday, 2 February 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 10 Time: 9:30 to 11:30 Where: Bowral Bowling Club, 40 Shepherd Street, Bowral Numbers: 8 to 32 DECOUPAGE AND CRAFT Enjoy a morning working on your favourite craft with a group of people who have wide experience with a number of craft activities. There is no tutor and you will need to supply all your own materials, however there will be plenty of encouragement and ideas to help you. Leader: Amanda Benscher (4861 3540) Email: amandalouise247@hotmail.com When: Wednesday, 31 January 2018 and then fortnightly. Number of sessions = 6 Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Where: Bowral Presbyterian Church Hall, Bendooley Street, Bowral Numbers: 6 to 15 DOUBLE DUTCH The Course is at a basic easy level and ideal for members who wish to stimulate and exercise their brain cells in a friendly and gezellige group. It is meant for both non-Dutch speakers wishing to learn something new and for Dutch speakers who wish to expand on their childhood memories of what their parents spoke. A primary text book will be followed as well as readings from other sources. Cost for new members is $25 for the text book, printing and tea break; $7 for continuing members. For infor mation please contact Mar tin. COMPUTERS COFFEE AND CHAT Want to be more productive with your PC or Mac? Worried about computer security and privacy? Like to know more about the latest developments in computer technology? If so, this course will be of interest to you. The course combines lecture style delivery of tips, explanations, news and suggestions with informal group Leader: Martin Pronk (0459 228 033) discussion in a non-threatening environment. Comprehensive doubledutchu3a@gmail.com notes are provided for each session. The course is not suitable for Email: Friday, 9 February 2018, 23/2, 9/3, 23/3, 6/4. total beginners wanting to learn how to use a computer for the first When: Number of sessions = 5 time nor is it intended for technical types who want to learn 10:30 to 12:30 programming or delve into bits and bytes and other technical Time: issues. Rather this course is aimed at existing PC and Mac users Where: Kazcare Room 2, 15 -17 Kirkham Rd, Bowral who simply want to be more productive on their computer and Numbers: 12 to 20 would also like to stay abreast of the fast developing world of computer technology. If that's you, then you will find much here that is interesting and rewarding. There is a charge of $5 per term EMBROIDERY PLUS A friendly group of people who meet each Monday morning to to cover afternoon teas/coffee and other incidentals. work on a project of their choice whilst enjoying one another's company. As a group, we have many sewing skills and are Leader: Christopher Carvan (4868 3116) available to help with several different styles of embroidery. Email: ccarvan@gmail.com Beginners are very welcome as regular members of the group Co-Leader: Tom Currie (4871 3577) are willing to share their skills. Please bring your own scissors, needles, pins, tape measure and any appropriate sewing items. Email: tdc6058@gmail.com Small cost for tea/coffee each term payable at the first When: Thursday, 1 February 2018 and then fortnightly. session. Number of sessions = 6 Leader: Barbara Taylor (4861 1993) Time: 2:00 to 4:00 Where: East Bowral Comm. Centre, Boardman & RowEmail: bartok@westnet.com.au land Roads, Bowral Co-Leader: Gladys Cowie (4872 1972) Numbers: 20 to 50 Email: gladyscowie@gmail.com CRIBBAGE CLUB Enjoy a game of Cribbage and a cup of coffee at the Bowral Bowling Club. We play weekly but members are welcome to join us when they can. There is no cost for the venue but cribbage players are expected to join the Bowling Club as social members at a charge of $15pa. When: Time: Where: Monday, 29 January 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 10 10:00 to 12:00 Member’s Home Numbers: 6 to 13 This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 6 FAMILY HISTORY An interesting group for those undertaking family history research. This is now an advanced group and this term we can only welcome experienced searchers. There will be occasional guest speakers & excursions. This course meets on the second Thursday of the month and continues through the school holidays but does not meet in January. Leader: Richard Hinde (4872 4487) Email: rhinde@westnet.com.au Co-Leader: Lois Holgate (4872 3660) Email: lois_holgate@hotmail.com When: Thursday, 8 February 2018, 8/3, 12/4. Number of sessions = 3 Time: 1:00 to 2:30 Where: Mittagong RSL Club, Bessemer Street, Mittagong Numbers: 13 to 20 FUN WITH WATERCOLOUR Open to all with a wish to expand their talents in this wonderfully challenging medium. Some experience preferred as THIS IS AN UNTUTORED COURSE. Enjoy meeting enthusiastic and helpful watercolour art members and pass on and learn new techniques. A payment of $4 will be collected for morning tea for the Term. Leader: Email: Pat Glading (4883 6927) patglad@westnet.com.au When: Friday, 2 February 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 7 Time: 9:30 to 12:30 Where: Bowral Presbyterian Church Hall; Bendooley Street; Bowral Numbers: 14 to 20 try is important. The basic intent is to encourage conversation in German. During the course, we will touch on German culture, geography, history, current affairs, and colloquial language, with a bit of grammar thrown in when necessary. Access to a computer connected to the internet and an email address is necessary for dissemination of information associated with the course. There is also a great deal of information available online which can enhance the learning experience, and class members will be encouraged to explore those resources. Leader: Email: Thomas Smith (4862 5045) sohiu3a.german@gmail.com When: Monday, 29 January 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 10 9:30 to 11:30 Kazcare Room 2, 15 -17 Kirkham Rd, Bowral 9 to 25 Time: Where: Numbers: GIVE GOLF A GO We are pleased to welcome you to join this group of happy golfers who are either beginners or coming back to renew their love affair with the great game of golf. For further information call Alex. Cost $6 per session to cover Green fees and balls. Leader: Email: Alex Nicholson (4872 2197) alexandernicholson114@gmail.com When: Time: Where: Tuesday, 6 March 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 5 10:00 to 12:00 Craigieburn, Centennial Road, Bowral; Numbers: 4 to 8 GENTLE YOGA FOR BODY AND SOUL These fulfilling explorations offer gentle and mindful movements for both women and men. Each class facilitates healthy muscle tone, overall flexibility, increased concentration and a calm alert mind. Relaxation techniques encompass meditation and breathing practices. $13 per class payable at venue. Leader: Zara Matthews GLOBAL ECONOMY - AN EXPERT VIEW Once again we are privileged to welcome John Abernethy, the Managing Director of Clime Asset Management and an acknowledged guru in his field, to give his view on the macroeconomic state of the global economy. He is a most informative and entertaining speaker - in previous years there has been a lively discussion with a large audience, and we expect the same on 14 March. Leader: David Reid (4862 5522) Email: zaramatthews3@gmail.com Email: drc3@bigpond.com When: Thursday, 1 February 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 10 9:15 to 10:30 When: Wednesday, 14 March 2018. Number of sessions = 1 2:00 to 4:00 Southern Medical Centre Moss Vale, Level 1, 61 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale 6 to 10 Where: Time: Where: Numbers: GERMAN (ADVANCED BEGINNERS TO INTERMEDIATE) This class is intended for those who may have studied or learned German at some stage in the past. It is considered an extension of ‘German for Beginners’, which has been running for the past two years, and intends to extend the gentle progress made by students who have attended that course. As a rough guide to the standard required class members should be able to formulate and answer simple questions in German. Grammatical mistakes are not important, but a willingness to Time: East Bowral Comm. Centre, Boardman & Rowland Roads, Bowral Numbers: 40 to 75 GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER! In this series of 5 lectures I shall be inviting four illustrious, historical guests to dinner. The time period covered will be from the 18th century to the 1990s. Starting with the menu, I shall introduce and discuss the individual, including aspects of their life, works and achievements. The 5th session will consider how we perceive, relate to and judge figures from the past. Members will be encouraged to participate if they wish, by telling us about someone they would like to have to dinner. This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 7 Leader: Joanne McGrath (4862 3033) Email: buskers62@gmail.com When: Thursday, 8 February 2018 and then fortnightly. Number of sessions = 5 10:00 to 12:00 Time: Where: East Bowral Comm. Centre, Boardman & Rowland Roads, Bowral Numbers: 20 to 75 HATHA YOGA It is well recognized that the practice of yoga supports health and mental wellbeing. Hatha yoga uses bodily postures and breath awareness to bring a sense of balance to mind and body. This practical course will introduce some of the physical practices of Hatha yoga. Each session will include tranquil limbering exercises, beginner level asana (posture) work, breath (pranayama) awareness techniques and deep relaxation. The session will also touch on the philosophy that underpins Hatha yoga. Having practiced yoga form many years Anne has recently completed a one year Diploma of Yoga Teaching. She is keen to share her passion for yoga with U3A. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat and a blanket or large beach towel to each session. Anne can be contacted on 0407 613 495. Leader: Anne Royds Email: anne.m.royds@gmail.com When: Friday, 9 February 2018, 16/2, 23/2, 2/3, 9/3, 16/3, 23/3, 6/4. Number of sessions = 8 Time: 9:30 to 11:00 Where: Kazcare Room 5, 15-17 Kirkham Rd, Bowral Numbers: 4 to 12 THE HIGHLAND BUSKERS The Buskers a group of enthusiastic but amateur instrumentalists who welcome any like-minded and equally (un) talented musicians who desire to regain the instrumental skills of their younger years and enjoy making music in a most distinctive way with a charming, good-looking group playing every conceivable style of music. Prospective new members should contact Kerith to let her know their instrument of choice, as parts are composed specifically for each player. Leader: Kerith Fowles (4883 6515) Email: keritch.fowles@bigpond.com When: Monday, 29 January 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 10 9:30 to 11:30 Time: Where: Christian Centre Moss Vale, Cnr Spring & Station Sts, Moss Vale Numbers: 16 to 40 HOW PEOPLE DEVELOP THROUGH LIFE Lifespan development theory offers powerful insights for understanding our development during our lifetime. This course offers a journey of shared reflection. Each week applies Erikson’s lifespan development theory (and other theories and research) to children, adolescents and adults, especially older adults. Sessions will combine input with small and whole group discussion. Key resources for discussion are real life DVD excerpts and the movie On Golden Pond. Each week participants will be encouraged to reflect on how the ideas shed light on their own lives, past and present, including the experiences of work, retirement, and parenting and grand-parenting. There will be a $2 charge for notes. Leader: Email: Neill Ustick (4869 5152) neill.ustick@gmail.com When: Tuesday, 30 January 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 8 Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Where: East Bowral Comm. Centre, Boardman & Rowland Roads, Bowral Numbers: 15 to 25 ICELAND - A TRAVELLER'S PERSPECTIVE After two trips to The Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland has become my favourite country. This is essentially a repeat of my first U3A presentation. Travel with me to discover the rich variety that the forces of nature have bestowed upon a unique island. Share my enthusiasm for volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, fjords, and a fabulous variety of waterfalls. Discover evidence of fierce warriors, world-expanding seafarers, achievers, elves and trolls, but no railways, no army, and almost no crime. Leader: Ken Travers (4869 5931) Email: When: Time: Where: Numbers: kkt1066@gmail.com Monday, 5 February 2018. Number of sessions = 1 2:00 to 4:00 Moss Vale Senior Citizens Hall, Queen Street, Moss Vale 20 to 80 JAPANESE: SPOKEN AND WRITTEN This course offers an integrated and fun approach to learning Japanese language, script and culture and is for people who either commenced their study in 2016 or have an elementary knowledge of Japanese including a firm command of Hiragana, the basic script. Romanised Japanese (i.e. writing the language using the English alphabet) will not be used. In 2018 learners will extend their command of both the spoken language and script and will become familiar with Katakana and some basic Kanji (Chinese characters). No text book is required but $20 will be collected on the first day to cover course material for the full term. Leader: Adrienne Bradney-Smith (4871 2731) Email: adriennebradneysmith@gmail.com When: Tuesday, 30 January 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 11 Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Where: Member’s Home Numbers: 1 to 15 LATIN (LEVEL 3) We shall use Oxford Latin Course Book 3 and photocopied texts from various authors. A basic knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary is needed for successful participation. Leader: Email: Meredith Van Til (4872 1697) merryvantil@gmail.com Co-Leader: Jenny McDonell (4861 2718) Email: jennymcd01@gmail.com When: Friday, 2 February 2018, 9/2, 16/2, 23/2, 2/3. Number of sessions = 5 Time: 1:00 to 3:00 Where: Kazcare Room 2, 15 -17 Kirkham Rd, Bowral Numbers: 4 to 24 This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 8 LATIN (LEVEL 4) We shall use the Oxford Course Reader, an excellent collection of prose and poetry. Leader: Meredith Van Til (4872 1697) Email: merryvantil@gmail.com Co-Leader: Jenny McDonell (4861 2718) Email: jennymcd01@gmail.com When: Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 13/3, 20/3, 27/3, 3/4 Number of sessions = 5 Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Where: Kazcare Room 2, 15 -17 Kirkham Rd, Bowral Numbers: 8 to 20 Leader: Sandra Boland (0414 614 567) Email: When: sandraboland@bigpond.com Thursday, 15 February 2018. Number of sessions = 1 12:15 to 2:15 Shop 9, 328-332 Bong Bong Street, Bowral Time: Where: Numbers: 20 to 40 MAYHEM IN JAKARTA 1999 saw the end of the Soeharto era in Indonesia. This took place during the South East Asian financial crisis and the economic demise of the country. In 1998 major rioting took place in Jakarta and over a few days many thousands were killed or assaulted and billions of dollars in damage occurred to the city. This talk outlines from an expatriate's point of view, through living in Jakarta at the time, events surrounding this period in history, the experience of evacuating Indonesia during the rioting, its cause and what followed. Leader: Bruce Hansell (4862 5540) LAWN BOWLS: TAKING THE NEXT STEP A bowls course for bowlers who have played before or attended the ‘Learn the art of lawn bowls’ course. A quick refresher on the basics and then on to learn the finer points of the game of lawn bowls. We have both men and ladies coaches ready to instruct. Just bring yourself in flat soled shoes to our beautiful greens situated below Mount Gibraltar. We can supply bowls. Email: hansell760@gmail.com Cost is $5 per session to assist with green maintenance. For When: Wednesday, 7 February 2018. further information call Robin (0434 914 467). Number of sessions = 1 Leader: Robin Staples (0434914467) Time: 2:00 to 4:00 Email: srstaples@tpg.com.au Where: East Bowral Comm. Centre, Boardman & Rowland When: Thursday, 1 March 2018 and then weekly. Roads, Bowral Number of sessions = 6 Numbers: 20 to 60 Time: 2:30 to 4:00 MEDITATION Where: Bowral Bowling Club, 40 Shepherd Street, Bowral Benefits of meditation to our physical, emotional, mental and Numbers: 1 to 60 spiritual wellbeing are now commonly recognised. This meditation series will incorporate mindfulness, breath exercises, guided meditations, energy body work and music. Jayanti is a LEARN THE ART OF LAWN BOWLS Learn the art of lawn bowls at Bowral Bowling Club. Our Club Psychologist and registered energy therapist. She weaves together is situated in a beautiful setting below Mount Gibraltar. We the traditions from the east and the west, psychology and have both men and ladies coaches eager to instruct you in the spirituality, to assist in bringing more peace, joy and love into our art of lawn bowls. Lawn bowls provides excellent exercise for lives and relationships. This healing takes place in an environment all age groups without heavy demands on the body. Come and of loving acceptance and fun. For more information, contact learn how to deliver the bowl and understand how the game is Jayanti 0412 611361. played. Just bring yourself and make sure the soles of your Leader: Chrystabel Carter (4861 1110) shoes are nice and flat. Bowls are supplied. Cost is $5 per Email: chrystabel@bigpond.com session to assist with green maintenance. For fur ther When: Wednesday, 31 January 2018 and then weekly. information call Robin (0434 914 467) Number of sessions = 6 Leader: Robin Staples (0434914467) Time: 2:30 to 4:00 Email: srstaples@tpg.com.au Where: Kazcare Room 5, 15-17 Kirkham Rd, Bowral When: Tuesday, 27 February 2018, 6/3, 13/3, 20/3, 27/3, 3/4. Numbers: 12 to 20 Number of sessions = 6 Time: 2:30 to 4:00 MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Mindfulness is a deep practice, a way to peace. The more we use it in our daily lives the more we increase our capacity for peace and Numbers: 1 to 60 well-being. This course offers the opportunity to practise practical ways to introduce mindfulness into our daily lives to achieve LUNCH OUT TOGETHER peace, understanding and compassion for ourselves and others. U3A is programming one lunch even per term. This is an Jennifer Pittman (4883 6414) opportunity to meet socially and enjoy good company and food Leader: with other U3A members. Term 1 lunch will be held at Home Email: jenny.pittman@gmail.com No.9 by Bangkok House, Shop 9, 328-332 Bong Bong Street, Wednesday, 31 January 2018 and then weekly. Bowral (off the car park near Priceline Chemists and Oxley When: Number of sessions = 8 Butchers behind Bong Bong Street). 2 Entrees and 4 Mains plus 10:00 to 12:00 Rice. Cost $30 and BYO permitted. As usual please PAY on Time: APPLICATION and please note that the payment of $30 is Where: Kazcare Room 5, 15-17 Kirkham Rd, Bowral non refundable. If unable to attend, member s ar e per mitted to get another current SoHiU3A member to go in their place Numbers: 10 to 20 and advise Sandra Boland of the change. Where: Bowral Bowling Club, 40 Shepherd Street, Bowral This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 9 MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: INTRODUCTION Being mindful is a way of living, a way to peace. It can be practised at any time - while eating, walking, being with family. The aim of the course is to learn ways to take care of ourselves so we can cultivate joy and peace in our lives. The course is for beginners and experienced practitioners. It is non-sectarian and introduces practical skills for use in daily life. Leader: Jennifer Pittman (4883 6414) Email: jenny.pittman@gmail.com When: Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 14/2, 21/2, 28/2. Number of sessions = 4 Time: 12:30 to 2:30 Where: Kazcare Room 5, 15-17 Kirkham Rd, Bowral Numbers: 10 to 20 MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: PRACTICAL AND EVIDENCE BASED SKILLS Mindfulness and Meditation skills help us to develop resilience and flexibility for everyday life in our responses to life’s tribulations. Research indicates that through the practice of Mindfulness we can bring balance and compassion to our experiences of pain, stress and anxiety as well as a greater capacity for enjoyment of life in the present moment. Charlotte is a Therapist and Counsellor. She also holds an advanced certificate for the psychotherapeutic model of ACT Mindfully and is a practitioner of Mindfulness Based Stess Reduction. All are welcome to this class in Mindfulness Meditation. Leader: Charlotte Rathbone (0401 547 296) Email: Charlotte.rathbone8@gmail.com When: Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 6/2, 6/3, 13/3, 20/3, 27/3, 3/4, 10/4. Number of sessions = 8 Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Where: Moss Vale Senior Citizens Hall, Queen Street, Moss Vale Numbers: 10 to 25 NEWS IN REVIEW For two hours each fortnight we will engage in discussion of a piece drawn from the Opinion and Editorial pages of leading news media in the previous week. Members of the group will be expected, at least once over a year, to select an Op-Ed piece; analyse it and/or the issues raised in it; make a brief presentation on these; prepare questions to focus discussion of the piece; and facilitate an interactive discussion on these. Members of the group will be expected to contribute to discussions in a non-combative manner and it is hoped that members will hone their skills of critical analysis and public presentation in this way. Co-Leaders: Marcus McInnes (4872-3551 and Ian Bowie (4861-5451). Leader: Marcus McInnes (4872 3551) Email: and decide on their own projects but we share our ideas and experience in a helpful and informal atmosphere. Odourless solvents must be used. Leader: George Morgan (4861 5111) Email: georgemorgan8@bigpond.com Co-Leader: Goff Scott-Mitchell (4861 4410) When: Thursday, 1 February 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 11 Time: 1:30 to 4:00 Where: Bowral BDAS Workshop, Short Street, Bowral Numbers: 12 to 16 PANORAMA OF FRENCH This course is based on participants reading and discussing a work of a famous French author. Participants should be able to read easily from the work and take part in simple discussion about it. The course is meant to be enjoyable and a coffee break is rigorously observed. The entire class will be conducted in French. Any new members wishing to enrol should contact the Leader or Co-leader. Leader: Annie Chabert-McKay Email: achabert@bigpond.com Co-Leader: Brenda Kemp (4862 1126) Email: kemp.france@gmail.com When: Wednesday, 31 January 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 11 Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Where: Kazcare Room 4, 15-17 Kirkham Road, Bowral Numbers: 8 to 13 PETANQUE CLUB 1 A fun afternoon in the fresh air, where the goal is to toss hollow metal balls underhand to stop as close as possible to a small wooden ball. It's just for fun, social contact and a wee bit of exercise. Petanque is the French game of boules, popular throughout the world. We play on Berrima Boules Court situated in front of the old tennis court shelter shed in the Market Place. This is a public court so we may join with others or them with us as we play. Play is from 2.00 - 3.30 pm after which we adjourn for afternoon tea to one of Berrima's cafes. There are two fortnightly Petanque clubs on alternate Wednesdays so please enrol in only one of the two. Leader: John Blair (0405 255 426) Email: john.blair01@bigpond.com When: Wednesday, 31 January 2018 and then fortnightly. Number of sessions = 6 Time: 2:00 to 4:00 Where: Berrima Boules Park, Bryan Street, Berrima Numbers: 6 to 12 jandm.mcinnes@bigpond.com PETANQUE CLUB 2 Same as Petanque Club 1 but on the alternate Wednesday. Please enrol in only one of the two fortnightly Petanque Clubs. Time: Leader: John Blair (0405 255 426) Where: Bowral Baptist Church Hall, 13 Merrigang Street, Email: john.blair01@bigpond.com Bowral When: Wednesday, 7 February 2018 and then fortnightly. Numbers: 8 to 12 Number of sessions = 5 PAINTING WITH OILS Time: 2:00 to 4:00 If you like to paint with oil or acrylic paints you are welcome to Where: Berrima Boules Park, Bryan Street, Berrima join this friendly group. Members must provide their own materials Numbers: 6 to 12 When: Friday, 9 February 2018 and then fortnightly. Number of sessions = 5 10:00 to 12:00 This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 10 PINOCHLE CLUB Enjoy a game of Pinochle and a cup of coffee at the Bowral Bowling Club. Pinochle is a popular American trick-taking card game similar to 500 and bridge. We play weekly but members are welcome to join us when they can. There is no cost for the venue but players are expected to join the Bowling Club as social members at a cost of $15pa. Leader: John Blair (0405 255 426) Email: john.blair01@bigpond.com When: Friday, 2 February 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 10 Time: 2:00 to 4:00 Where: Bowral Bowling Club, 40 Shepherd Street, Bowral Numbers: 4 to 24 POETRY LIVE This is a course for anybody who would like to be moved to happiness, laughter, love, faith, disappointment, grief – or as Emily Dickinson said: “if I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.” Each session members are invited to choose two poems on a specific theme. Class members will read the poems of their choice, and share the reasons for that choice. Poems may be from any source, and may include one poem of your own creation. Please bring your own tissues. Leader: Glenn Dalton (4861 6984) Email: elizabethdalton8@gmail.com When: Thursday, 1 February 2018 and then fortnightly. Number of sessions = 6 Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Where: Kazcare Room 4, 15-17 Kirkham Road, Bowral Numbers: 10 to 16 POETRY ON TUESDAY You are invited to share in the delights of poetry. You do not need to be an expert, just come along and listen to some of the most beautiful expressions of the English language. For each meeting we choose a topic, and members are invited, if they wish, to suggest two poems that they love on that topic. Some of the braver members even bring along their own compositions! Members read their poems, and share their reasons for their choice. Come along, far from the madding crowd, and for two hours be transported to wonderland. Leader: Richard Hastings (0417 431 114) Email: richard.hastings2@bigpond.com Co-Leader: Josephine Young (4883 7499) Email: josephineyoung@ozemail.com.au When: Tuesday, 6 February 2018 and then fortnightly. Number of sessions = 5 Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Where: Member’s Home Numbers: 7 to 16 Leader: Bill Dow (4683 1695) When: Thursday, 1 February 2018, 8/2, 15/2, 22/2, 1/3, 8/3, 15/3. Number of sessions = 7 Time: 2:00 to 4:00 Where: Kazcare Room 4, 15-17 Kirkham Road, Bowral Numbers: 12 to 23 A REVISIONIST HISTORY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA This course will examine the history of South Africa and its immediate neighbours from before white settlement to the present. This is a complex region with many groups having conflicting views on historical events and how the complex issues facing the region should be dealt with. We will look at some of the current historical research which forces those who were educated in pre-1994 South Africa to rethink what were once seen as irrefutable facts. Leader: James Saville (4889 4675) Email: saville@acenet.com.au When: Tuesday, 27 February 2018, 6/3, 13/3, 20/3. Number of sessions = 4 Time: 2:00 to 4:00 Where: East Bowral Comm. Centre, Boardman & Rowland Roads, Bowral Numbers: 20 to 75 RINGS OF ICE Bob Lawton was Section Manager for Cross Country Skiing and Biathlon at the Winter Olympic Games in Calgary, Canada in 1988 and General Manager of the Australian Team at the 1992 Games in Albertville, France. The Winter Olympic Games will be held in South Korea in February 2018 with the site less than 50 kilometres from North Korea. Given the tensions on the Korean Peninsular the saying, “We live in interesting Times”, is perhaps appropriate. Australia is now a significant player in the Winter Olympics. This presentation will outline significant moments in the Winter Olympic Games and the Australian participation in them. Leader: Robert Lawton (4862 2063) Email: rlawton41@gmail.com When: Wednesday, 14 February 2018. Number of sessions = 1 Time: 2:00 to 4:00 Where: East Bowral Comm. Centre, Boardman & Rowland Roads, Bowral Numbers: 30 to 60 ROTARY- AN EXTRAORDINARY ORGANISATION LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY There are over 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide of all ages and occupations, and almost 100 live in the Southern Highlands. How and why do they give their time and energy to voluntary service. David McCosh, just back from a visit to Timor Leste with a team of 11 other Rotarians, will give an illustrated overview of the purpose, history, challenges, achievements, social activities and friendships of this remarkable organisation, with special reference to the Clubs of the Southern Highlands. POLITICS BEYOND SPIN This lively and enlightening course will explore political ideas Leader: David McCosh (4871 2288) from Plato, to Machiavelli, to the enlightenment, to the 20/21st Email: dnr.mccosh@gmail.com centuries. Furthermore, during the lecture/discussion sessions, Tuesday, 27 March 2018. various political notions will be considered and relevant When: Number of sessions = 1 questions addressed. For example: What is the difference (if Time: 10:00 to 12:00 any) between Liberalism and Conservatism? Does Left wing equal communism and Right wing equal capitalism? If not, Where: East Bowral Comm. Centre, Boardman & Rowland what do they mean? What is Realpolitik, anarchism, Roads, Bowral nationalism, democracy, totalitarianism, etc? Numbers: 20 to 60 This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 11 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE FOR SENIORS Have you thought of joining the enthusiastic group of dancers who have enjoyed Scottish Country Dancing for over 10 years now? This 'Ballroom Dance of Scotland' provides mental stimulation and gentle exercise with social interaction which 'seniors' are encouraged to do to 'stay active'. It is enjoyed by both men and women. Come and experience the happy social spirit - no special dress is required, just soft soled flat shoes. A small charge will be collected at the beginning of the term for morning tea. Leader: Helen M Wales (4861 6471) Email: eilidhmarg@hotmail.com When: Time: Thursday, 1 March 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 7 10:30 to 12:30 SEW AND YARN IN BUNDANOON This is a class where you bring along current or unfinished stitching and enjoy the company of others who have the same interests. The class meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday each month. Perhaps you can share your skills with others. Morning tea, a natter and time to finish your special projects. A small charge will be made for morning tea at the beginning of term. Leader: Ilma Cunnew (4883 6391) Email: cunnew.ronald@gmail.com When: Time: Friday, 2 February 2018, 16/2, 2/3, 16/3, 6/4. Number of sessions = 5 10:00 to 12:00 Where: Kareela Park, 56 Quarry Road, Bundanoon Numbers: 3 to 7 Bowral Uniting Church, Cnr Bendooley & Boolwey Sts, Bowral SOCRATES' CAFE Numbers: 23 to 50 The focus of Socrates Cafe is to provide a venue for U3A members to learn, discuss, reflect and enquire about important life SCRABBLE FOR FUN or current/problem issues of a philosophical nature. It is There’s something for everyone in playing SCRABBLE. If You enlightening to get a range of views based on experience, interest Like Playing the Game of Scrabble with like-minded people and or research and your views, experience and opinion will be most making new friends with lots of laughs and smiles along the welcome. Each session will provide discussion on a topic way, then this is for you! Led by George Khamis of the NSW suggested by members at previous sessions. All members of the Scrabble Association Committee, this course is run in group must be prepared to discuss/question and contribute to the conjunction with the Mittagong Scrabble Club (part of the selected topics. A variety of facilitation methods will be used to Southern Highlands Scrabble League). Individual help and obtain Socratic objectives. Cost of morning tea and biscuits, or advice is given by experienced scrabble players to new social plunger coffee/tea, to be determined with payment $5.00 at players whilst they are playing. There will be a charge of $2 per first session. session to cover Scrabble resource materials and access to professional boards. Tea/coffee is available for purchase at Leader: Bruce Cowan (4855 2697) the RSL cafe. Leader: Maureen Menon (4871 2919) Email: bctwin44@gmail.com Where: Email: memaureen2@gmail.com When: Time: Tuesday, 6 February 2018, 20/2, 6/3, 20/3, 10/4. Number of sessions = 5 10:00 to 12:30 Where: Mittagong RSL Club, Bessemer Street, Mittagong Numbers: 5 to 30 THE SEARCH FOR THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE The search for the Northwest Passage started in the early 16th Century to find a short sailing route from Europe to Cathay in Asia – the fabulous source of spices and other riches. The most famous expedition was by Sir John Franklin who set off in 1845 with 128 men and was never seen again. The recent discovery of the wrecks of Franklin’s ships, Erebus and Terror, after 170 years by Parks Canada has renewed interest in the Search for the Northwest Passage. The search is a story of endeavour and perseverance against overwhelming odds. It took another 350 years before a possible route was mapped and another 50 years before the passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific was achieved by Roald Amundsen in 1906. Leader: Alec Dietsch (4861 6530) Email: alec.dietsch@ozemail.com.au When: Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 6/2, 13/2, 20/2. Number of sessions = 4 Time: 2:00 to 4:00 Where: East Bowral Comm. Centre, Boardman & Rowland Roads, Bowral Numbers: 20 to 65 Co-Leader: Anthony Bailey (4862 2989) Email: anthonybailey090@gmail.com When: Friday, 2 February 2018 and then fortnightly. Number of sessions = 5 9:30 to 11:30 Annesley Theatre Room, 2nd floor, Westwood Drive, Bowral 10 to 26 Time: Where: Numbers: SOLVING CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS Cryptic Crosswords for fun, entertainment and erudition. This is a beginners course for sentence sleuths and 'clever dicks' who would delight in the simple 8 forms of clues the Setters use to guide you to a solution. The course is based on Solving Cryptic Crosswords for Dummies (not a compulsory textbook) and paying respect to Dick Honor's previous mentorship. Cost for this course is $7 for printing and refreshments. Leader: Martin Pronk (4862 3804) Email: doubledutchu3a@gmail.com When: Friday, 2 February 2018 and then fortnightly. Number of sessions = 5 10:00 to 12:00 Kazcare Room 2, 15 -17 Kirkham Rd, Bowral Time: Where: Numbers: 12 to 24 This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 12 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS U3A CHOIR The harmony choir welcomes people who love to sing and experience the real joy of making music together. Previous choral experience and the ability to read music, although preferable, are not essential. We will be singing a wide variety of music ranging in styles from traditional and folk to music from the shows and some just for fun. A $10 charge (which covers music) will be collected at the first session. Leader: Heather Tredinnick (4861 6990) Email: heather.tredinnick@gmail.com When: Tuesday, 30 January 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 10 2:00 to 4:00 Time: Where: Bowral Uniting Church, Cnr Bendooley & Boolwey Sts, Bowral Numbers: 30 to 70 SPANISH This course is a continuation of the Spanish Course that has been run over the past few years. It provides an overview of Castillian Spanish to give an understanding of the language as used in everyday situations, covering elements of reading, writing, speaking and translating plus some understanding of grammar. In addition Spanish culture, geography, history, literature and current affairs are touched on to provide a better understanding of Spain particularly for those intending to travel through the country. New students to the course are welcome but it is preferable that they have a fundamental knowledge of the Spanish language. They will need to purchase the book ‘Living Spanish - A Grammar Based Course’. It is also recommended that a Spanish dictionary be purchased such as ‘Collins Spanish Dictionary & Grammar’. Leader: Margaret Williams (4861 2604) Email: burradoo@hotmail.com Co-Leader: Rodney Farrow (4861 7135) Email: When: Time: Where: rodhf@bigpond.com Monday, 29 January 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 10 2:00 to 4:00 Kazcare Room 4, 15-17 Kirkham Road, Bowral Numbers: 5 to 16 TABLE TENNIS ON MONDAY Bat and ball-isthenics for fun and fitness, coordination and table tennis skills. Beginners welcome. Gym shoes or similar are required, and loose fitting comfortable clothing. Please bring your own bat; balls are provided. $3 per term will be charged for a tea break. Leader: Yvonne Kershaw (4871 1068) Email: ykershaw5@bigpond.com Co-Leader: David McCosh (4871 2288) Email: dnr.mccosh@gmail.com When: Time: Monday, 29 January 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 10 3:30 to 5:30 Where: Loseby Park Community Hall, Park Road, Bowral Numbers: 20 to 30 TABLE TENNIS ON THURSDAY Bat and ball-isthenics for fun and fitness, coordination and table tennis skills. Beginners welcome. Gym shoes or similar are required, and loose fitting comfortable clothing. Please bring your own bat; balls are provided. $3 per term will be charged for a tea break. Leader: Yvonne Kershaw (4871 1068) Email: ykershaw5@bigpond.com Co-Leader: Keith Henshall (4878 5423) Email: shenshall8@gmail.com When: Time: Thursday, 1 February 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 11 2:45 to 4:45 Where: Loseby Park Community Hall, Park Road, Bowral Numbers: 19 to 30 TALKING POINTS Lively discussions on current affairs. Topics cover issues in the news and matters of the times. No subject is barred and everyone is encouraged to participate. Many in the group continue informal discussions afterwards at the Kookabar Café. Co-Leaders are Allan Jones and Peter Collyer Leader: John Deck (4861 4898) Email: johndeck@bigpond.com Co-Leader: Allan Jones (4862 3652) When: Time: Monday, 29 January 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 10 9:30 to 11:00 Where: Bowral Uniting Church, 28 Bendooley Street, Bowral Numbers: 22 to 30 TRAVEL CLUB - ARMCHAIR ADVENTURES Join this newly formed ‘Travel Club’ to expand your travel horizons by sharing and learning from the travel experiences of other members. Contributions by members might include short reports or longer talks, amusing tales, audio-visual presentations, news items, discussions, advice sought or given…all on a topic dear to our hearts - TRAVEL. We can all benefit from other members’ experiences and knowledge. Leader: Ken Travers (4869 5931) Email: kkt1066@gmail.com When: Time: Monday, 19 February 2018, 12/3, 9/4. Number of sessions = 3 2:30 to 4:30 Where: Member’s Home Numbers: 4 to 16 WINGECARIBEE WALKS: BEAUTIFUL BUNDANOON Have you ever wondered why Bundanoon was originally called Jordan's Crossing? What does Bundanoon mean? Why has Bundanoon been such an attraction to tourist for 150 years? All these questions and more will be answered with our walk in Bundanoon. Our walk, guided by our knowledgeable guides from the Bundanoon History Group, starts at the History Shed which is opposite the Memorial Hall, then takes us to the key features around the town. To enjoy this walk you do need to be able to walk for 90 minutes. Afterwards, there is an opportunity to This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 13 adjourn to one of several splendid cafes in the vicinity for morning tea. Walkers will be asked to sign an attendance sheet/ waiver prior to commencing the walk. Chris can be contacted on 0400 407 502. Leader: Christine Vandine (4872 1607) Leader: Christine Vandine (4872 1607) Email: chris.g.vandine@gmail.com Co-Leader: Glen Vandine (4872 1607) Email: glen.vandine@gmail.com When: Email: chris.g.vandine@gmail.com Co-Leader: Glen Vandine (4872 1607) Email: glen.vandine@gmail.com Time: Friday, 6 April 2018. Number of sessions = 1 10:00 to 11:30 When: Where: Mansfield Reserve, Mansfield Road, Bowral Time: Friday, 13 April 2018. Number of sessions = 1 10:00 to 11:30 Numbers: 12 to 25 Where: History Shed, Bundanoon Numbers: 12 to 25 Leader: Christine Vandine (4872 1607) Email: chris.g.vandine@gmail.com Co-Leader: Glen Vandine (4872 1607) Email: glen.vandine@gmail.com When: Time: Friday, 23 March 2018. Number of sessions = 1 10:00 to 12:00 Where: 1A Throsby Street, Moss Vale Numbers: 10 to 25 WRITING FOR PLEASURE Become part of a group that enjoys discovering their joy in writing. We will often listen and enjoy the writing of others. This term we will have one major task exploring a period of personal history. WINGECARRIBEE WALKS: MAGNIFICENT MOSS VALE There is often homework! Come and celebrate your skills. (SOUTH) Offered again because of rain cancellation in Term 4, 2017 and Leader: Liz Pattinson (4869 1020) a repeat of that heavily subscribed in Term 3. To unearth the pattinsons@yahoo.com.au early settlement of Moss Vale put on your dark glasses as we Email: sleuth through a timeline walk looking for clues. Along with When: Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 14/2, 28/2, 14/3, 28/3. diverse architecture we meet some surprising characters from Number of sessions = 5 the past. Our guide, Judithe, will lead us south of the green Time: 10:00 to 12:00 railway bridge as we discover early settlement and a rapidly Sturt Cottage, Range Rd, Mittagong developing commercial Hub. We will gather outside the first Where: council chambers at 10am. proclaiming grandly N H Throsby Numbers: 10 to 15 Mayor at 1A Throsby Street (plenty of street parking). We will stop part way through the walk for tea and coffee in the park. It will take approx 90 mins so please allow 2 hours in case of YEAR 10 MATHS REVISITED questions. We hope to offer another course of the Northern side Are you someone who says, “I was never good at maths at of the Railway Bridge later. Walkers will be asked to sign an school”? Then could you imagine you might actually ENJOY it? attendance sheet/waiver prior to commencing the walk. Chris Certainly Maths was not everyone's favourite subject in Year 10 can be contacted on 0400 407 502. (Intermediate) nor did it seem very relevant. So maybe it’s time to WINGECARRIBEE WALKS: MANSFIELD RESERVE Mansfield Reserve is a lovely area on the outskirts of Bowral and an easy walk suitable for anyone who can walk for 60 minutes. We will saunter through the magnificent 80 acres experiencing wonderful views of its treasured forest and grasslands. As we climb the hill (optional) we will have wonderful views over the Retford Park Estate. This is an easy gentle walk - getting up the driveway is the hardest part. There is parking inside for 7 cars. Please leave the parking places inside for those less able. Morning tea provided - please bring $2 for morning tea. Walker s will be asked to sign an attendance sheet/waiver prior to commencing the walk. Chris can be contacted on 0400 407 502. have a new, more mature look at it while, at the same time, getting the little grey cells moving. We will dwell on only a couple of topics and what we study will depend on the group to a large extent. This will not be a pressure course; on the contrary, we will have FUN and we will go SLOWLY. Leader: Bert de Hosson (4861 1055) Email: jeanbert2576@gmail.com When: Time: Friday, 2 February 2018 and then weekly. Number of sessions = 10 10:00 to 12:00 Where: Kazcare Room 4, 15-17 Kirkham Road, Bowral Numbers: 15 to 25 Don’t forget to let your COURSE LEADER know if you are unable to attend a session as an act of courtesy and because catering and seating arrangements may be affected. This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 14 U3A CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT Tuesday 12 December 2017 2pm Bowral Uniting Church Bendooley Street, Bowral U3A Members and Friends very welcome ADMISSION FREE WE WELCOME ALL MEMBERS to the U3A SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2PM at ST STEPHENS CHURCH HALL Station Street, Mittagong on Wednesday, 21 February, 2018 Please remember to renew your membership before sending in your enrolment application for term 1 Some of the Buskers at their recent performance at Harbison. They also braved the thunder and lightening to entertain the residents at Anthem. BUSKERS CAROLS & MORE CONCERT Monday 11 December, 2017 10.30 am at the Christian Centre, cnr Spring and Station Sts, Moss Vale U3A members warmly welcome This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 15 Course Enrolment Please enrol in courses online if you have access to the internet at www.sohiu3a.org.au Otherwise, please use the form on Page 16. Enrolments close: 9 pm— Wednesday 13 December 2017 To enrol using the form: Write the numbers 1, 2, 3, up to 10 in the columns according to your preference. You may apply for five (5) normal courses and five (5) one-day courses. Please do not enrol in courses if there is a strong possibility that you will be unable to attend. To do so may prevent another member from attending. You must prepay for certain courses. These are clearly indicated in the course description and marked on the enrolment form with ****. Payment methods are listed on page 2. Postal payments should be sent to the attention of Enrolments. Direct all enrolment enquiries to Yvonne Kershaw on 4871 1068 or email: enrolments@sohiu3a.org.au Please make changes to your personal details (address, email address, phone number, etc.) online at www.sohiu3a.org.au. Alternatively, advise Ros Morgan on 4861 5111 or email: membership@sohiu3a.org.au GENERAL COURSE DISCLAIMER U3A offers courses to members presented by members for mutual education and learning experiences. The offering of any course does not imply the course content is necessarily endorsed or recommended by U3A. No financial, legal or health decisions should be made solely on the basis of course material. Members who find course material confronting in any way should feel free to leave any class at any time. TEA & COFFEE Please be aware that not all courses show a charge for that much enjoyed cuppa. This is usually a nominal charge of 50 cents per session, so if you hope to enjoy that welcome brew please bring along a few gold coins to cover costs. EXPLANATION OF INSURANCE Members should be aware that U3A Southern Highlands Inc (U3A) has Public Liability Insurance to cover U3A, its members or invitees, in the event they are sued for negligence by causing damage to property or injury to persons at the site on which the U3A activity occurs only. Members are not covered by an accident policy. The negligence would have to be proven, and the insurance company would be involved in defending the action. Insurance companies generally defend such actions with vigour. Members needing accident insurance should make individual arrangements. A more comprehensive explanation is available on our U3A website: www.sohiu3a.org.au by going to the NSW Network link and Insurance in the list on the right hand side of the page. Each U3A member and guest has a duty of care to act safely and responsibly. This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. 16 Detach and Post to Enrolments, U3A Southern Highlands Inc., PO Box 421, BOWRAL 2576 **** SPECIAL COURSE PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Wednesday, 13 December U3A COURSE ENROLMENT FORM Term 1 2018 Person 1 Person 2 ENROLMENT FOR ____________________________________/___________________________________________ Please Print Names and ID Numbers Please NUMBER your choices in order of preference COURSE NAME NUMBER CHOICES IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE YOUR telephone number : PRINT Initials * Person 1 2 * COURSE NAME NUMBER CHOICES IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE * All you need is Ears, etc Meditation Art in the Afternoon Mindfulness Meditation Behind Closed Doors Mindfulness Meditation: Introduction Book Lovers' Circle Mindfulness Meditation : Practical, etc. Bookworms Book Group News in Review Britain since the Conqueror Painting with Oils British Spies in the 20th Century Panorama of French Chess Club Petanque Club 1 Cinema On Thursday **** Petanque Club 2 Cinema On Wednesday **** Pinochle Club Cinematheque Poetry Live Computers Coffee and Chat Poetry on Tuesday Cribbage Club Politics beyond Spin Decoupage and Craft A Revisionist History of Southern Africa Double Dutch Rings of Ice Embroidery Plus Rotary- An Extraordinary Organisation Family History Scottish Country Dance for Seniors Fun With Watercolour Scrabble for Fun Gentle Yoga for Body and Soul The Search for the Northwest Passage German Sew and Yarn in Bundanoon Give Golf A Go Socrates' Cafe Global Economy - An Expert View Solving Cryptic Crosswords Guess Who's Coming to Dinner! Southern Highlands U3A Choir Hatha Yoga Spanish The Highland Buskers Table Tennis on Monday How People Develop Through Life Table Tennis on Thursday Iceland - A Traveller's Perspective Talking Points Japanese: Spoken and Written Travel Club - Armchair Adventures Latin (Level 3) Wingecaribee Walks: Beautiful Bundanoon Latin (Level 4) Wingecarribee Walks: Mansfield Reserve Learn the Art of Lawn Bowls Wingecarribee Walks: Magnificent Moss Vale Lawn Bowls: Taking the next step Writing For Pleasure Lunch Out Together **** Year 10 Maths Revisited Mayhem in Jakarta This information is for University of the Third Age members only and may not be used for any other purpose. PRINT Initials* Person 1 2 1 * *
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