ABOUT DIGITAL CAMERAS
The course will encompass the basics of photography and how
to get satisfying results from your digital camera. One of the sessions will be
a Field Day when we try out our cameras in a controlled situation and compare
results. Members who have computers will learn how to download Picasa3 and how
to use it for printing or sending photos by e-mail. This course will also be
useful for those contemplating buying a digital camera.
When: Wednesday 10.00 to 12.00 weekly from
28 January
Where: Uniting Church Hall, cnr Argyle &
Spring Sts, Moss Vale
Numbers: 4 to 20
AGATHA CHRISTIE ON THE SMALL SCREEN
More of Agatha Christie, 31/1 Adventures of the Clapman
Cook & Murder in the Mews, 28/2 By the Pricking of My Thumbs, 14/3 Ordeal By
Innocence, 28/3 Third Floor Flat and The Dream. Not on 14/2. Sit down afternoon
tea, $8.00 per term. Finishing time varies.
When: Saturday 2.00 to 5.00 fortnightly
from 31 January
Where: Private residence, Bowral
Numbers: 4 to 7
ANDRE RIEU IN CONCERT
See and hear Rieu’s concerts. A Romantic Paradise, Live in
Dublin, At The Royal Albert Hall, songs from My Heart and Love Around the World.
Sit down afternoon tea $10.00 per term.
When: Thursday 2.00 to 5.00 fortnightly from
5 February
Where: Private residence, Bowral
Numbers: 4 to 7
AQUA EXERCISES
Gentle exercises to music at scenic Mittagong Pool, under
the guidance of Austswim qualified teacher of swimming. Exercise may be at your
own pace. Swimming costume or T shirt and shorts, towel and/or robe. Borrow
polystyrene noodles from your grandchildren. Pool entrance fee is $2.50 per
visit. Please ring the course leader immediately if you wish to join this
course.
When: Friday 8.00 to 9.00 weekly from 9
January to 6 March
Where: Mittagong Swim Centre
Numbers: 4 to 20
BEGINNERS’ SPANISH
This is a course for those who have not done Spanish
before. Reading and writing as well as speaking the language will be the focus.
Students will need to buy a text book costing $50.00 and CD costing $70.00.
When: Monday 10.00 to 12.00 weekly from 2
February
Where: Myra Vale Lodge, HarbisonCare,
Burradoo,
Numbers: 8 to 16
BOWLING AT BOWRAL
The course content will include instruction in the object
of the game and method of scoring. Practical instruction in the grip and
delivery of the jack and the bowl. How to find the line of delivery. Definitions
and duties of various members of the team and different types of games played.
Laws and etiquette. Bowls will be supplied. Dress is casual with flat soled
shoes or slippers. Runners are acceptable for beginners. Cost for this course is
$25.00 per person for green fees and bowls hire.
When: Tuesday 2.00 to 4.00 fortnightly from
3 February to 7April
Where: Bowral Bowling Club, 40 Shepherd
Street, Bowral
Numbers: 4 to 16
COMBINED RECORDER ENSEMBLE
This course is designed for people who can read music and
have had some experience of playing the recorder. The ensemble will be divided
into two groups to facilitate teaching at different levels. Intending new
players should contact the course leader prior to enrolment.
When: Friday 1.00 to 3.30 fortnightly from 6
February
Where: Private residence, Mittagong
Numbers: 6 to 8
COMMUNITY RADIO-PROGRAMMING AND PRESENTING
A course for volunteer programmers and presenters. The
course will include the Structure and History of Highland FM cooperative, an
introduction to broadcasting laws and practice, preparing a programme using
studio equipment, off-air recording, presenting and interviewing. Participants
will have the opportunity to assist in or start up new programmes especially
other-language programmes.
When: Thursday 2.00 to 4.00 weekly from 29
January
Where: Highland FM Studios, Bong Bong Road,
Mittagong
Numbers: 4 to 6
COMPUTERS, COFFEE AND CHAT
It’s about getting to know you and your computer. Getting
to know it, its quirks and hang ups. A friendly Q and A meeting, in which we
note new computer developments and share, discuss and hopefully, solve our
computer problems. While not designed for beginners, beginners can get a lot
from it.
When: Friday 10.00 to 12.00 on the 1st and 3rd
Friday from 6 February
Where: Scott Hall, HarbisonCare, Charlotte
Street, Burradoo
Numbers: 6 to 25
DISCRIMINATION AND PREJUDICE
The course will encompass current and historical
documentation of discrimination and prejudices around the world. Participants
will be part of a team and will be expected to research and present findings to
the group. It is envisioned that four teams will participate
in presentations and deliver facts and information to
substantiate their presentation to the group. The leader of the course will act
as convenor and offer suggested reading, historical documentation and monitor
the groups. It will be expected at the end of the course detailed information
will enlighten the members of the group. Religion, politics, economics, gender
and colour discrimination and prejudice will be the major topics.
When: Tuesday 27 January 9.00 – 12.00 &
Monday 2, 9, 16, 23 February
Where: Guide Hall, Boolwey Street, Bowral
Numbers: 4 to 15
EMBROIDERY CANDLEWICKING AND CROSS STITCH
We do various types of embroidery. Candlewicking, Cross
stitch, Grub Roses. Anything to do with a needle. Everyone has a try to see
which they enjoy the most. Lots of company and friendship. There will be a
small charge for materials and morning tea.
When: Mondays 9.30 to 12.30 weekly from 2
February
Where: CWA Mittagong
Numbers: 5 to 20
FAMILY HISTORY
An interest group for those undertaking family history
research. Assistance for those starting to search, and a forum for more
experienced searchers. There will be occasional guest speakers/excursions.
When: Thursday 1.00 to 2.30 on 12 February,
12 March, 9 April
Where: Penrose Room, Mittagong RSL Club
Numbers 6 to 20
FUN WITH WATER COLOUR
A friendly group meeting to exchange ideas and explore all
aspects of watercolour. All are aiming for higher achievement and are happy to
experiment with this medium and to help one another. Some experience required
as there is no tuition in this course.
When: Friday 9.30 to 12.30 weekly from 30
January Where:
Guide Hall, Boolwey Street, Bowral
Numbers: 6 to 10
HIGHLAND BUSKERS
The Buskers constitute the most original group of
instrumentalists ever imagined. The players range in experience from former
professionals to absolute beginners, but all share two things- a passion for
their playing, and a great sense of humour. Newcomers are always welcome, so
just ring the course leader to discuss your playing background and a part will
be composed especially for you.
When: Monday 9.30 to 11.30 weekly from 2
February
Where: Uniting Church Hall, cnr Argyle &
Spring Streets, Moss Vale
Numbers: 4 to 40
HIGHLANDS PEOPLE
There are many people living in the Southern Highlands who
have interesting stories to tell about their lives and interests. This is an
opportunity for you to hear from some of them. This course is in its fourth
year and continues to be popular. This term our speakers are,
27th January: Philip Bailey - biographer
and friend of Yehudi Menuhin.
12th February: Miriam Margolyes -
international star of film, television and stage.
26th February: Philip Weate - a life in
journalism and business
10th March: Colin McPhederan – from a
traumatic childhood in Burma to a
successful businessman in Bowral
24th March: Michael Baume AO –
journalist, music reviewer, radio commentator,
author, stockbroker, politican,
Consul-General in New York and much
more
To enrol in Highlands People please include a payment of
$12.50. This fee will also cover your morning tea/coffee.
When: Tuesdays 10.00 – 12.00 fortnightly from
January 27th
Where: Mittagong RSL Club
Numbers: 20 to 80
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
This course is designed for those who have had little or no
previous experience with computers. Apart from learning how to operate a
computer the course will cover the elements of the program: Microsoft Word (2003
or earlier). By the end of the course a participant should be able to type a
letter on the computer, be able to make amendments, save and retrieve a copy. In
addition the class will be shown: formatting, typestyles, headers and footers,
elements of printing, preparation of tables and inclusion of graphics. The final
session will cover how to go about buying a computer. This is a hands on
course, each participant being allocated a desktop computer for practice during
the session. Ownership of a computer, while desirable, is not essential .There
will be a $20.00 fee for morning tea/coffee and notes/disks payable on
first day of term. Text book will be the Australian Senior’s Guide to Microsoft
Word for Windows available at newsagents for $14.95
When: Thursday 10.00 to 12.00 weekly from 5
February
Where: YWCA at rear of Memorial hall,
Bendooley Street, Bowral
Numbers: 4 to 10
ITALIAN ON
SATURDAY
This group has been learning Italian for a few years now
and is enthusiastically progressing beyond the elementary level. New students
should ring the course leader to discuss their level of skill before
enrolling.
When: Saturday 10.00 to 12.00 weekly from 31 January
Where: Scott Hall, HarbisonCare, Charlotte
Street, Burradoo
Numbers: 4 to 12
LANDSCAPE, CULTURE, PHILOSOPY: GARDENS EAST AND WEST
Starting with an examination of the origins of parks and
gardens in early human history, the course will lead to the identification of
relationships between historical, cultural and philosophical developments and
the purposes and designs of gardens, firstly in China and Japan and then in
Europe. The method will be based on the detailed review of a number of important
gardens in each region. Two excursions are planned.
When: Friday 2.00 – 4.00 weekly from 30
January
Where: East Bowral Community Centre, Rowland
Road, East Bowral
Numbers: 6 to 40
MAUPASSANT (ET LA CHANSON FRANCAISE)
For those who have done French before ‘France 2’ has made a
delightful series called “Chez Maupassant”. This term we will watch Histoire
d’une fille de ferme, La parure, L’heritage et Deux amis. There will be reading,
writing, hearing and speaking and plenty of optional reading. The connection
between the stories and the French songs for discussion will be loose!
Conversation in French will be the goal. Cost for course materials and
coffee/tea will be $15.00. Please phone the course leader.
When: Thursday 10.00 to 12.00 weekly from
29 January
Where: Uniting Church hall, Mittagong
Numbers: 4 to 20
MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY
First term will be shortened. There should be no further
interruption in 2009.We shall finish Germany – Weimar, Hitler and the Nazi
administration of Germany and its empire to 1945, with only a cursory look at
the battles of WW2
When: Friday 10.00 to 11.30 on 30 January
and 6, 13, 20 and 27 February
Where: Common Room, Uniting Church, Bendooley
Street, Bowral
Numbers: 8 to 29
NORDIC WALKING
Nordic Walking, originally developed for Finnish ski teams,
is walking assisted with poles (like ski poles). This provides greater
cardiovascular exercise (+25% to 40%) and less stress on joints. It also aids
stability where required and is aimed at pleasurable exercise rather than a
strenuous workout. Enjoy social contact while gaining significant benefit to
fitness and flexibility. Ring the course leader to ask about buying or hiring
Nordic Walking Poles.
When: Tuesday 10.00 to 12.00 every three
weeks, 27/1, 17/2, 10/3, 31/3
Where: Cherry Blossom Walk - adjacent to Bowral Swimming Centre,
Mittagong Road.
Numbers: 5 to 12
ORIGIN OF THE UNIVERSE
Mankind’s ideas about the universe from ancient times until
today. Without mathematics, in a simple, enjoyable way, we will examine the
development of the Big Bang theory, the false starts, the breakthroughs and the
final triumph. We will discuss the lives and works of some famous scientists who
contributed to our present day knowledge of cosmology. Aristotle, Copernicus,
Kepler, Galileo, Newton, Einstein, Hubble, Garnow, Hoyle, Hawking and many more.
The course will run weekly over two terms with extensive illustrated notes
provided most weeks. There will be a charge of $20.00, payable at the first
session, to cover photocopying and morning tea/coffee
When: Wednesday 10.00 – 12.00 weekly from
28 January
Where: East Bowral Community Centre, Rowland
Street, East Bowral
Numbers: 10 to 40
PAINTING AND DRAWING FOR
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variety of subjects. There will be an occasional visiting demonstrator. You
need to have some experience in painting and drawing and you must become a
member of BDAS. Bring your own materials - no oil painting owing to
allergies.
When: Monday 1:30 to 4:00 weekly from 2
February Where: BDAS
Workshop, Short Street, Bowral
Numbers: 6 to 16
PAINTING WITH OILS
Beginners and experienced artists using oils or acrylic,
working together in a friendly but untutored group where ideas and
experience are shared. Participants must provide all materials and equipment.
Membership of BDAS is a requirement and you must use odourless
solvent not turps.
When: Thursday 1.30 to 4.00 weekly from 29
January
Where: BDAS Short Street, Bowral
Numbers: 6 to 14
PRAGUE: A TALE OF ONE CITY
This course is about Prague: history, myth, culture, art,
architecture, music, literature, religion, science, industry, politics, war and
peace. Not necessarily in that order.
When: Wednesday 10.00 to 12.00 fortnightly
from 28 January
Where: Gallery, Uniting Church, Bendooley
Street, Bowral
Numbers: 10 to 50
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Have you ever wished you could deliver a speech like
Winston Churchill? This course will help you develop your public speaking
skills, show how to deal with nervousness, prepare material and speak with
confidence. Members will participate and speak at the sessions. This course will
be helpful for U3A course leaders. Please bring a notebook and pen.
When: Thursday 10.00 to 12.00 weekly from
29 January
Where: East Bowral Community Centre, Rowland
Road, East Bowral
Numbers: 4 to 15
RADIO (AUDIO) DRAMA GROUP
This group, now in its third term, meets every Tuesday
morning for two hours of audio (radio) acting skills development, script
analysis and the production of various kinds of audio material. So far the group
has produced a full length radio play for Highland FM, an audio feature for
Vision Australia and a short play for the U3A concert. The writing sub group,
which meets every Saturday morning, is writing, as a group, a radio serial to be
produced for Highland FM and other community stations. New members are welcome,
especially men, but a fairly serious commitment is required from members who
wish to be cast in productions. The emphasis is on enjoyment and ‘acting for
fun’. It is not necessary to learn lines.
When: Tuesday 10.00 to 12.00 weekly from 27
January
Where: East Bowral Community Centre, Rowland
Road, East Bowral
Numbers: 8 to 60
READING FOR PLEASURE
A monthly reading discussion group. One book per month to
be chosen by members in turn. At the first meeting we will arrange future
venues and titles for discussion.
When: Wednesday 2.00 to 3.30 first
Wednesday of each month from 4 February
Where: At members homes. Ring the course leader for details of
venues.
Numbers: 6 to 8
READING TOGETHER
A reading group with monthly discussion meetings. One book
per month to be chosen by members in turn.
When: Tuesday 10.00 to 12.30 fourth Tuesday
each month from 27 January
Where: Private residence, Moss Vale
Numbers: 8 to 10
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
Scottish Country Dancing is the ballroom dance of Scotland
– danced in sets of 3 or 4 couples (it is not Highland Dancing). Scottish
Country Dancing is a fun way for men & women to exercise the mind & body with a
happy social spirit to the stimulating music of Scotland. No special dress is
required – just soft-soled shoes.
When: Thursday 10:30 to 12:30 weekly from
5 March
Where: Uniting Church Hall, Bendooley Street,
Bowral
Numbers: 10 to 30
SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
After a brief review of our senses (taste, touch, hearing,
smell and sight) and their sensitivity we look at the art of pulling the wool
over the human perceptual system, especially optical illusions. Next we will
consider the thinking required to meet other mental challenges such as solving
puzzles and other mind games.
When: Thursday 2.00 – 4.00 weekly from 29
January
Where: East Bowral Community Centre
Numbers: 12 to 40
SOCRATES’ CAFÉ
Is the venue for U3A folk who are all prepared to
contribute to stimulating discussions and debate pre-arranged topics. Topics
will be introduced and challenging questions presented in the first term by a
number of U3A members. Cost $20.00 per term to be paid on the first day of
course. Unlimited tea/coffee will be provided.
When: Friday 9.30 – 11.30 fortnightly from
30 January
Where: The Bistro, Lion Rampant Hotel, Old
Hume Highway Mittagong
Numbers: 10 to18
SUNDAY ROAST DINNER
An old fashioned Roast Dinner at Fitzroy Inn on 8 March.
Please phone the course leader for details of lunch and speaker
When: Sunday 8 March
Where: Fitzroy Inn, 26 Ferguson Crescent,
Mittagong
Numbers: 20 to 24
TALKING POINTS
Lively current affairs discussions on topics of the times
and issues in the news.
When: Monday 9.30 to 11.30 weekly from 2
February Where:
Common Room, Uniting Church Centre, Bendooley Street, Bowral
Numbers: 8 to 29
1066 AND ALL THAT
This Course looks at everyday life in England in the Middle
Ages, beginning with the Norman Conquest of 1066. Some of the aspects we will
consider are homes, food, work, health and hygiene, religion and pastimes.
When: Tuesday 10.00 to 12.00 weekly from 27
January
Where: Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Argyle &
Spring Sts, Moss Vale
Numbers: 15 to 25
THE SLEEPWALKERS – A HISTORY OF SCIENCE
We will look at some of the natural philosophers and
scientists of the last 2500 years, the “sleepwalkers” who imagined today’s world
into being. In this revised version of the course given in 2005 extra emphasis
will be given to the lives and times of key scientists. This seemed especially
appropriate as 2009 is the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s
birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of “The Origin of
Species”, the book which changed forever the way we humans saw our place in the
world.
When: Tuesday, 2.00 to 4.00 weekly from 27
January
Where: East Bowral Community Centre
Numbers: 15 to 30
U3A AT THE CINEMA - GROUP 1
This course is back by popular demand and the generosity of
both the New Empire Cinema and Coffee Culture. Group one is scheduled for
the first Wednesday of the month.
Group two for the second Wednesday of the
month. The cinema manager will be choosing a movie from current releases which
his experience indicates our members will enjoy. The title
of the February movie will be notified with enrolment confirmations.
Term cost for the Cinema tickets/coffee is $25.00 to be paid when
enrolling. This is non-refundable but may be transferred to another U3A member.
When: Wednesday 2.00 monthly
4 February, 4 March, 1 April
Where: New Empire Cinema,
Bowral
Numbers: 10 to 60
U3A AT THE CINEMA - GROUP 2
For information notes see above
When: Wednesday 2.00
monthly 11 February, 11 March, 8 April
Where: New Empire Cinema,
Bowral
Numbers: 10 to 60
VOICES IN
HARMONY
If
you enjoy singing a wide variety of music, (classical, folk, jazz, gospel,
musical, modern) this is the choir for you! Ability to read music helps, but is
not essential. We are a free spirited, fun loving group for whom singing
together is an essential part of our lives.
When: Tuesday 2.30 to 4.30 weekly from 24
February to 7 April
Where: The Uniting Church Hall, Boolwey Street,
Bowral
Numbers: 20 to 50
WEDNESDAY WATERCOLOURS
A small, friendly group of people that welcomes all levels
of ability from beginners to the more experienced. One of our members is a
watercolour teacher who is happy to help and instruct as needed.
When: Wednesday 1.30 to 3.30 weekly from 28
January
Where: Guide Hall, Boolwey Street, Bowral
Numbers: 6 to 10
WESTERN MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES
This course will cover the long history of western music
from the Ancient Greeks to today. A short talk, supported by explanatory notes
will precede each week’s program which will consist of recordings selected to
illustrate various aspects of Western music as it evolved from its Ancient Greek
origins into that of Early Christian times, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance,
the Baroque, the Classical and Romantic periods until finally arriving at our
present times. There will be a term charge of $15.00 for course materials and
afternoon tea.
When: Monday 2.00 to 4.30 weekly from 2
February
Where: Private residence, Bowral
Numbers: 8 to 18
