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Launceston School for Seniors Inc.
Term 1 2020 Courses
Registration Day
Tuesday, March 3rd. 2020
9.30 am – 12 Noon
8 High Street
Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Contact Details
8 High Street
Launceston
Tas. 7250
Phone: 63344007
Email: secretary@lss.org.au
Web: https://lss.org.au
Enquiries: secretary@lss.org.auCourse Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020 Table of Contents Art ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Book Reading.............................................................................................................................. 5 Bridge ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Chess ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Computers..................................................................................................................................... 8 Crafts ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Croquet ......................................................................................................................................... 10 Crosswords................................................................................................................................. 11 Fun with Words ........................................................................................................................ 12 Gardening .................................................................................................................................... 13 History............................................................................................................................................ 14 Languages .................................................................................................................................. 15 Mah Jong ..................................................................................................................................... 16 Model Making ............................................................................................................................ 17 Music .............................................................................................................................................. 18 Old Testament .......................................................................................................................... 20 Photography............................................................................................................................... 21 School Admin ............................................................................................................................ 22 Science ......................................................................................................................................... 23 Scottish Country Dancing .................................................................................................. 24 Scrabble ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Spirituality .................................................................................................................................... 26 Tas. Experiences .................................................................................................................... 27 Tennis ............................................................................................................................................ 28 Walking ......................................................................................................................................... 29 Writing............................................................................................................................................ 30 Zest for Life................................................................................................................................. 31
Course Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020
Art
20T1005: Art Lessons Type: TERM
Dates: 16/03/2020 - 25/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 12:30 - 14:30
Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Kate Frankcombe
Course 5 Art Lessons Limit 18 12.30 - 2.30 8 High Street Art Room Learn to paint with acrylics for small paintings.
We will introduce you to basic acrylic paint, brushes and equipment. We will all undertake a small, simple project
each week to help build up our skills and confidence using acrylic paint. A list of basic equipment required will be
issued on Registration day. Tutors: Kate Frankcombe Mobile: 0488 631 888 Christine Walker Mobile: 0439 017
739
20T1007: Portrait & Still Life Type: TERM
Dates: 11/03/2020 - 20/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 13:00 - 15:00
Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Diana Diffey
Course 7 Portrait & Still Life Limit 12 1.00 - 3.00 8 High Street Art Room Using your own materials enjoy portrait &
still life painting in a friendly environment. No tuition but help and guidance from other members of the class. All
mediums other than oils are welcome. Volunteer models are needed. Co-ordinator: Diana Diffey
20T1020: Drawing & Sketching B Type: TERM
Dates: 10/03/2020 - 19/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 12:30 - 15:00
Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Elizabeth Dubois
Course 20 Drawing and Sketching B Limit 18 12.30 - 3.00 8 High Street Art Room Join a friendly group of people
interested in drawing and sketching, using your own materials - pencil, charcoal, coloured pencil, pastel pencil and
watercolour pencils or paints. Enjoy working in a friendly social environment. No tuition but help and guidance if
needed. Tutor: Elizabeth Dubois Co-tutor: Pauline Deakin
20T1031: Drawing & Sketching A Type: TERM
Dates: 10/03/2020 - 19/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 9:30 - 12:00
Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Bruce Penn
Course 31 Drawing and Sketching A Limit 18 9.30 - 12.00 8 High Street Art Room Come along and join our class,
using your own materials, pencil, charcoal, coloured pencil, water colour pencils. Enjoy working in a friendly social
environment, no tuition but help and guidance if needed. Tutors: Bruce Penn Jenny Jones
20T1038: Multi Media - Painting & Sketching B Type: TERM
Dates: 06/03/2020 - 22/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 12:30 - 15:00
Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Diana Diffey
Course 38 Limit 18 Multi Media - Painting and Sketching B 12.30 - 3.00 8 High Street Art Room We invite
participants to bring their own supplies and work in which ever medium they choose. Students may choose to come
for just an hour or longer. All levels of experience are catered for with members experienced in water colours, oils,
acrylics, coloured pastels and pencils and willing to share that experience and support each other. This class
provides a space for students to work autonomously and enjoy the energy and creative atmosphere provided.
Tutors: Diana Diffey Bruce Irwin
Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Page 3 of 31.Course Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020
20T1042: Multi Media - Painting & Sketching Type: TERM
Dates: 06/03/2020 - 22/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 9:30 - 12:00
Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Joan Morley
Course 42 Limit 18 Multi Media - Painting and Sketching A 9.30 - 12.00 8 High Street Art Room We invite
participants to bring their own supplies and work in which ever medium they choose. All levels of experience are
catered for with members experienced in water colours, acrylics, coloured pastels and pencils and willing to share
that experience and support each other. This class provides a space for students to work autonomously and enjoy
the energy and creative atmosphere provided. Tutors: Joan Morley Bruce Penn
20T1050: Painting or Drawing Type: TERM
Dates: 16/03/2020 - 25/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 9:30 - 12:00
Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Joan Morley
Course 50 Painting or Drawing Limit 18 9.30 - 12.00 8 High Street Art Room Join a friendly group of people
interested in painting or drawing, in watercolour, pastel, acrylic, pencils or oils (water based only). There is no tutor
as such but many class members are happy to offer support, ideas, encouragement and guidance in class. Co-
ordinator: Joan Morley
Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Page 4 of 31.Course Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020
Book Reading
20T1001: Appreciating Poetry Type: TERM
Dates: 06/03/2020 - 22/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 11:00 - 12:00
Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Nancy Corbett
Course 1 Appreciating Poetry 11.00 - 12.00 8m High Street Room 3 In this course we’ll read and talk about poems
from all times and cultures, poems from the earliest known works to ones written last week. There will be laughter,
possibly tears and many surprises. As the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas said, “Ï could never have dreamt that there
were such goings-on In the world between the covers of books, such sandstorms and ice blasts of words, such
staggering peace, such enormous laughter, such and so many blinding bright lights, splashing all over the pages in
a million bits and pieces all of which were words, words, words, and each of which were alive forever in its own
delight and glory and oddity and light.” Tutor: Nancy Corbett
20T1003: Book Lovers Circle Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 9:15 - 10:45
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Glenda Mahler
Course 3 Book Lovers Circle Limit 20 9.15 - 10.45 8 High Street Room 4 Our main aim is to enjoy different genres
of books and to share our enjoyment with others in the class. We work with themes chosen by the students. The
themes may include historical fiction, thrillers, travel, favourite non-fiction, etc. NO SET BOOKS and bring a small
notebook to jot down titles of books discussed in class. Tutors: Glenda Mahler Maree Di’Lodovico
20T1008: 3rd Tuesday Book Discussion Group Type: TERM
Dates: 17/03/2020 - 19/05/2020 Frequency: 3rd Tuesday Monthly, Tue 12:30 - 14:30
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Andrew Young
Course 8 Limit 12 Third Tuesday Book Discussion Group 12.30 - 2.30 8 High Street Room 1 We hold a meeting
on the third Tuesday of each month, except January. We select books mostly from the Tasmanian Library’s Book
Groups Tasmania, which is a free service. Their catalogue can be viewed on the library website. Sorry, no vacancies
for absolute beginners. Tutors: Andrew Young Carol Reid
20T1017: 1st Tuesday Book Discussion Group Type: TERM
Dates: 03/03/2020 - 05/05/2020 Frequency: 1st Tuesday Monthly, Tue 12:30 - 14:30
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Glenda Mahler
Course 17 Limit 12 First Tuesday Book Discussion Group 12.30 - 2.30 8 High Street Room 1 During term breaks
we meet in members homes. Monthly meetings on 1st Tuesday of every month continue throughout the year. We
select the books for discussion, which are supplied monthly by Book Groups Tasmania and are now FREE. An
enjoyable stimulating activity and way to get to know people. Bring lunch if you like, and have a cup of coffee.
Tutors: Glenda Mahler Merry Bastick
Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Page 5 of 31.Course Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020
Bridge
20T1009: Bridge for Beginners & Intermediate Play Type: TERM
Dates: 16/03/2020 - 25/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 9:30 - 11:30
Location: Community Centre 5 Waveney Street South Launceston Tutor 1: Doreen Girvan
Course 9 Bridge for Beginners & Intermediate Players 9.30 - 11.30 Ainslie Community Centre, 5 Waveney Street,
South Launceston. Enjoy learning and revising from Paul Marston’s Introduction to Bridge.Tutor: Doreen Girvan
Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Page 6 of 31.Course Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020
Chess
20T1015: Chess For All Type: TERM
Dates: 11/03/2020 - 20/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 9:30 - 12:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: David Parsley
Course 15 Chess For All 9.30 - 12.00 8 High Street Room 1 Providing an opportunity to play Chess with people of
varying expertise. Tutors: David Parsley James Westwater
Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Page 7 of 31.Course Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020
Computers
20T1018: Computers-Basic to Intermediate Type: TERM
Dates: 11/03/2020 - 20/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 10:00 - 11:30
Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Eleanor Horder
Course 18 Computers - Basic to Intermediate Limit 8 10.00 - 11.30 8 High Street Room 3 Beginners welcome.
Help with the Internet, Email, Facebook, Word Processing, Excel, Publisher or basic Photo Editing. Download
photos from phones or tablets. Create letters, calendars, greeting cards, photo albums online, power point
presentations or just surf the net. Tutors: Eleanor Horder Anne Griffin John Husband Tony Rothwell
20T1025: Computers - P.C.’s Tablets & Phones Type: TERM
Dates: 16/03/2020 - 25/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Eleanor Horder
Course 25 Computers - P.C.’s Tablets & Phones Limit 8 10.00 - 12.00 8 High Street Room 3 Classes will cover
Microsoft Office - Word, Excel (spreadsheet) and Publisher (greeting cards etc.). Downloading photos from phones
and tablets. Internet browsing and Email. (Beginners welcome) This class will help you understand the use of ipads,
tablets (all types) and smart Iphones. If our tutors don’t know all the answers, we will find out. Enjoy a çuppa’ while
you work. Tutors: Eleanor Horder Phone: 6343 1153 Mobile: 0408 384 053 Trevor Curtis-Flynn Mobile: 0418 327
946 Mary Maloney Mobile: 0456 465 334 Anne Harding Mobile: 0417 898 593
Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Page 8 of 31.Course Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020
Crafts
20T1004: Glass Craft Type: TERM
Dates: 11/03/2020 - 20/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Michael Thompson
Course 4 Glass Craft 11.00 - 12.30 8 High Street Art Room Tiffany lead lighting. Tutor: Mike Thompson
20T1006: Bits & Pieces Type: TERM
Dates: 10/03/2020 - 19/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 11:00 - 12:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Margaret Earnshaw
Course 6 Bits and Pieces 11.00 - 12.00 8 High Street Room 1 Craft, Christmas and Birthday Cards - Quiz - Poetry
reading. Lunch together at end of term. Tutor: Margaret Earnshaw
20T1011: Embroidery Type: TERM
Dates: 10/03/2020 - 19/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 13:00 - 15:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Judy Husband
Course 11 Embroidery 1.00 - 3.00 pm 8 High Street Room 2 Bring along your own work or come for some ideas
from me. Learn and share new stitches and hints. Ring me and discuss any ideas. Tutor: Judy Husband
20T1045: Knitting Circle Type: TERM
Dates: 10/03/2020 - 19/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 13:00 - 14:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Jilian Sievers
Course 45 Knitting Circle 1.00 - 2.00 8 High Street Room 4 Knitting for pleasure, for charities or bring your own
ideas. Tutor: Jilian Sievers Jennifer Williams
20T1071: Scrapbooking Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 11:00 - 14:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Penny Garnsworthy
Course 71 Scrapbooking Limit 10 11.00 - 2.00 8 High Street Room 1 Do you want to preserve your precious family
photographs for future generations? Then come along and learn how to scrapbook. No creativity necessary, no right
or wrong way with projects as easy or as complex as you want. Just join us for some fun and friendship. Bring your
lunch, coffee and tea provided. Tutors: Penny Garnsworthy Wendy Howard
Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Page 9 of 31.Course Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020
Croquet
20T1034: Croquet Type: TERM
Dates: 16/03/2020 - 25/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 10:00 - 11:30
Location: Northern Tas. Croquet Centre St Leonards Road St. Leonards Tutor 1: Lee Turner
Course 34 Croquet 10.00 - 11.30 NTCC Croquet - easy to learn mallet sport, popular in all clubs throughout
Australia. Passive exercise and very social. Equipment provided. Flat soled shoes must be worn. Venue: Northern
Tasmanian Croquet Centre St. Leonards $6.00 Green Fee Tutors: Lee Turner Terry Juckert
20T1040: Social Croquet Type: TERM
Dates: 11/03/2020 - 20/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 10:00 - 11:30
Location: East L'ton Croquet Centre Crn. Adelaide & High St. Launceston Tutor 1: Lee Turner
Course 40 Social Croquet 10.00 - 11.30 ELCC Easy to learn mallet sport. Excellent passive exercise at your own
pace. Flat soled shoes must be worn. Equipment provided. East Launceston Croquet Club, corner of Adelaide &
High Street $5.00 Green Fee Tutors: Lee Turner Murray Earnshaw
20T1041: Social Croquet Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 13:00 - 14:30
Location: Northern Tas. Croquet Centre St Leonards Road St. Leonards Tutor 1: Lee Turner
Course 41 Social Croquet 1.00 - 2.30 NTCC Croquet - easy to learn mallet sport, popular in all clubs throughout
Australia. Passive exercise and very social. Equipment provided. Flat soled shoes must be worn. Venue: Northern
Tasmanian Croquet Centre St. Leonards $6.00 Green Fee Tutors: Lee Turner Helen Watson Terry Juckert
20T1062: Social Croquet Type: TERM
Dates: 16/03/2020 - 25/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 13:00 - 14:30
Location: Northern Tas. Croquet Centre St Leonards Road St. Leonards Tutor 1: Lee Turner
Course 62 Social Croquet 1.00 - 2.30 NTCC A variety of mallet sports offered. Easy to learn, excellent passive
exercise. Equipment provided. Flat soled shoes must be worn. Venue: Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre St.
Leonards $6.00 Green Fee Tutors: Lee Turner Murray Earnshaw
Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Page 10 of 31.Course Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020
Crosswords
20T1013: Cryptic Crosswords B Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 9:30 - 10:30
Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Ronda Mason
Course 13 Cryptic Crosswords B 9.30 -10.30 8 High Street Room 3 Each week we shall work together to solve a
moderately difficult cryptic crossword. We shall work slowly making sure that everyone understands how the setter
uses anagrams, double meanings etc. Tutors: Ronda Mason Aileen Pike
20T1027: Cryptic Crosswords A Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 9:30 - 10:30
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Michael Clarke
Course 27 Cryptic Crosswords A 9.30 -10.30 8 High Street Room 1 A class for the more experienced cryptic
crossworder who enjoys the more difficult puzzles. Anagrams and double-meanings? No worries! Tutors: Michael
Clarke Aileen Pike
Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Page 11 of 31.Course Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020
Fun with Words
20T1036: Fun with Words Type: TERM
Dates: 10/03/2020 - 19/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 11:00 - 12:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Barbara Ibbott
Course 36 Fun With Words Limit 20 11.00 - 12.00 8 High Street Room 4 Come and join our class for lots of fun.
Stimulate your brain, play word games and quizzes, learn about our wonderful language. Discover mysteries about
words. Remember, words are addictive. Tutors: Barbara Ibbott Jeanette Oakley
20T1046: Literature, Learning, Laughter and Langu Type: TERM
Dates: 10/03/2020 - 19/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 9:30 - 10:30
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Kay Decker
Course 46 Limit 25 Literature, Learning, Laughter and Language 9.30 - 10.30 8 High Street Room 2 Laughter has
been proven to improve our health and longevity. So using a variety of resources, this group will learn, laugh, listen
and use linguistic skills to link together a lush (or loopy) lotto of material for a lively hour.Literature, Learning,
Laughter and Language Tutor: Kay Decker
Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Page 12 of 31.Course Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020
Gardening
20T1037: Garden Group Type: TERM
Dates: 06/03/2020 - 22/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Judy Husband
Course 37 Garden Group 11.00 - 12.30 8 High Street Room 2 Sharing knowledge of common and complex garden
tasks. Talks from invited guests on special subjects. Tutors: Judy Husband John Husband
Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Page 13 of 31.Course Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020
History
20T1021: History Unit on St Joan of Arc of France Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 12:30 - 13:30
Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Patience Stewart
Course 21 History unit on St. Joan of Arc of France 12.30 - 1.30 Room 3 A continuation of the literary heritage of
Joan of Ark through the medium of theatre and in particular the comparing and contrast of St Joan and the Lark.
Tutors: Patience Stewart David Towns
Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Page 14 of 31.Course Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020
Languages
20T1014: Italian A Type: TERM
Dates: 06/03/2020 - 22/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 9:30 - 10:30
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Rosanna Iezzi
Course 14 Italian A 9.30 - 10.30 8 High Street Room 1 Italian for beginners. New members welcome. Tutor:
Rosanna Iezzi
20T1022: French Transition Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 13:00 - 14:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Rod Howell
Course 22 French - Transition 1.00 - 2.00 8 High Street Room 2 A transition course between French beginners and
French intermediate. Tutor: Rod Howell
20T1024: Italian Transition Type: TERM
Dates: 10/03/2020 - 19/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 9:00 - 10:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Sabrina Sonda
Course 24 Italian Transition 9.00 - 10.00 8 High Street Room 1 A transition course between Italian beginners and
Italian Intermediate Tutor: Sabrina Sonda
20T1032: French Beginners Type: TERM
Dates: 06/03/2020 - 22/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 9:30 - 10:30
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Kathy Dunning
Course 32 French - Beginners 9.30 - 10.30 8 High Street Room 4 A basic course in French from the very beginning
for those who haven’t learnt French before or have not done so for a long time. Students will need to get the
textbook: Fagon de Parler, French for beginners Course book 6th Edition. ISBN# 9781 5293 74223 *note: generally
cheaper to buy online. Google the title and that will get you a list of suppliers and prices. Tutors: Kathy Dunning
Keitha Jensen
20T1035: French Intermediate Study Group Type: TERM
Dates: 06/03/2020 - 22/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 11:00 - 12:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Kathy Dunning
Course 35 French Intermediate Study Group 11.00 - 12.00 8 High Street Room 4 Advanced French. Tutors: Kathy
Dunning Keitha Jensen
20T1039: German Type: TERM
Dates: 10/03/2020 - 19/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 9:30 - 10:30
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Trevor Higgin
Course 39 German 9.30 - 10.30 8 High Street Room 4 The aim is to improve comprehension and communication
skills by presenting reports and dialogues, reading book excerpts and anecdotes, practising German syntax as
required, and enjoying cultural snippets and some German songs. Beginners won't be turned away but may find the
lessons challenging. Native speakers are most welcome. Tutors: Trevor Higgin Doris Geier
20T1057: Italian B Type: TERM
Dates: 06/03/2020 - 22/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 9:30 - 10:30
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Aurelia Wilkins
Course 57 Italian B 9.30 - 10.30 8 High Street Room 2 Basic conversational Italian. Plus: Once per month “Lets
cook Italian” At the tutor’s home. Tutor: Aurelia Wilkins
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Mah Jong
20T1048: Mah Jong Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Maureen Cranfield
Course 48 Mah Jong Limit 32 11.00 - 12.30 8 High Street Room 2 If you can play Mah Jong (The Western Game),
please come and join us. Have fun and improve your game. Players are encouraged to alternate between tables
from time to time to enjoy the experience of playing with different people. No new beginners this term. Tutors:
Maureen Cranfield Diana Diffey
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Model Making
20T1055: Model Making A Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 9:00 - 12:00
Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: George Loughborough
Course 55 Model Making A Limit 16 9.00 - 12.00 8 High Street Art Room Model making of any type or medium.
Basic model making experience required. Tutors: George Loughborough Jim Garnsworthy Kevin McInerney
20T1064: Model Making B Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 12:00 - 15:00
Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: George Loughborough
Course 64 Model Making B Limit 16 12.00 - 3.00 8 High Street Art Room Model making of any type or medium.
Basic model making experience required. Tutors: George Loughborough Jim Garnsworthy Kevin McInerney
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Music
20T1026: LSS Concert Band Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 12:30 - 14:00
Location: Glenara Lakes Hobart Road Youngtown Tutor 1: Lionel Bird
Course 26 LSS Concert Band 12.30 - 2.00 Glenara Lakes Auditorium Have fun playing your favourite music on your
own instrument. Wide range of music styles from easy to more challenging levels. Unfortunately, no absolute
beginners. Tutor: Lionel Bird
20T1030: Appreciating Classical Music Type: TERM
Dates: 16/03/2020 - 25/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 9:30 - 11:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Gregory Stephens
Course 30 Appreciating Classical Music Limit 20 9.30 - 11.00 8 High Street Room 1 Listening to and appreciating
classical music. Also reviewing composers, orchestras etc. Tutor: Gregory Stephens Mobile: 0477 241 146
20T1044: History of Jazz Type: TERM
Dates: 16/03/2020 - 25/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 11:30 - 13:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Michael Manhire
Course 44 History of Jazz 11.30 - 1.00 8 High Street Room 1 For Jazz enthusiasts or those who would like to learn
about Jazz. We will explore Jazz History from the 1920’s onwards. Mostly listening to recordings, there will be a
short introductory description and afterwards a bit of discussion Tutor: Michael Manhire
20T1054: Popular Music of the 20's to 70's Type: TERM
Dates: 11/03/2020 - 20/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 9:00 - 10:30
Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Ian Kershaw
Course 54 Popular Music of the 20s to 70s 9.00 - 10.30 8 High Street Art Room Join us for a social side of school -
laugh and enjoy a coffee and good music from 20s to the 70s plus a short biography of an artist. Finish term with
music from You Tube. Tutors: Ian Kershaw Dirk Sleurink
20T1063: Singing for Pleasure Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 9:15 - 10:30
Location: Glenara Lakes Hobart Road Youngtown Tutor 1: Valerie Towers
Course 63 Singing for Pleasure 9.15 - 10.30 Glenara Lakes Auditorium Choral singing in unison and parts in a
relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Tutor: Valerie Towers Co-ordinators: Betty Laverty Murray Earnshaw
20T1069: Sing & Play Ukulele - Group A Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 12:45 - 14:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Beverley Marshall
Course 69 Sing and Play Ukulele - Group A 12.45 - 2.00 8 High Street Room 4 Enjoy a social time playing and
singing. Beginners welcome this term from 12.10-12.40 Coordinators: Beverley Marshall Rodney Walker
20T1074: Wednesday Afternoon Music Type: TERM
Dates: 11/03/2020 - 20/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 13:00 - 14:30
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Robert Mitchelson
Course 74 Wednesday Afternoon Music 1.00 - 2.30 8 High Street Room 1 Listen to a wide range of music, some
not readily available in Tas. Classical, Opera, Crossover, Musicals, Orchestral, Vocal etc. Learn a bit about some of
the composers, artists and musicians. No heavy metal. Using CDs and DVDs (concerts) Tutor: Rob Mitchelson
Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Page 18 of 31.Course Calendar from 06/03/2020 to 25/05/2020
20T1076: Sing & Play Ukulele Group B Type: TERM
Dates: 10/03/2020 - 19/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 12:45 - 14:15
Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Beverley Marshall
Course 76 Sing and Play Ukulele - Group B 12.45 - 2.15 8 High Street Room 3 Enjoy making music as you sing
and play your favourite songs with friends, new and old. Songs will include a range of easy to play and some more
challenging songs. No new beginners this term. Coordinators: Beverley Marshall Rodney Walker
20T1077: Vinyl to CD or MP3 Type: TERM
Dates: 16/03/2020 - 25/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 12:00 - 14:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Ian Kershaw
Course 77 Vinyl to CD or MP3 Limit 8 12.00 - 2.00 8 High Street Room 2 Do you have records (or cassettes) that
you value in your music collection and now have no convenient means of playing or storing them? You can be
shown how to transfer the music to CD or save it as MP3 files and even improve the sound by eliminating clicks and
noise. Shifting all of your collection to digital memory will save a lot of storage space and halt further degradation of
the sound. Bring your laptop (with Windows 7, 8 or 10 only and mouse), turntable (or cassette player) and a
favourite recording. Our tutors will guide you, but you will need basic computer and file management skills! Tutors:
Ian Kershaw Trevor Curtis-Flynn Graham Quinn
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Old Testament
20T1043: The Old Testament Opened Up Type: TERM
Dates: 11/03/2020 - 20/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: George Goldsteen
Course 43 The Old Testament Opened Up 11.00 - 12.30 8 High Street Room 4 Much of the original meaning of the
Hebrew text in the Old Testament has been lost in English translations and led to erroneous explanations. Examine
the text and gain new insights. A real eye-opener! We are currently in the book of Leviticus. Tutor: George
Goldsteen
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Photography
20T1029: Better Digital Photography Type: TERM
Dates: 16/03/2020 - 25/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 9:30 - 11:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Peter Ralph
Course 29 Better Digital Photography 9.30 - 11.00 8 High Street Room 2 This is a course for anyone with a digital
camera. The course will include: Looking critically at photos (both yours and those of others) Framing and
composition Lighting The 3 parts of exposure Focussing What the basic controls on your camera do JPEG files:
pros and cons Downloading, storing and retrieving photos Tutor: Peter Ralph
20T1051: Photography - Getting More Out Of Your D Type: TERM
Dates: 16/03/2020 - 25/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 9:30 - 12:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: John Elliott
Course 51 Limit 15 Photography - Getting More Out Of Your Digital SLR 9.30 - 12.00 8 High Street Room 4
Continuing with our journey into ISO, apertures, shutter speeds, depth of field, composition, editing and much more.
There will be outings so you can put your new skills to the test. Participants must own a SLR or similar camera on
which lenses can be changed. Before joining this class you must have done at least 1 term with class 29 (Better
Digital Photography). Tutors: John Elliott Jan Greig
20T1053: Introduction to Photoshop Elements Type: TERM
Dates: 16/03/2020 - 25/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 13:00 - 15:00
Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: John Elliott
Course 53 Introduction to Photoshop Elements Limit 15 1.00pm - 3.00 8 High Street Room 3 Participants who have
not used Photoshop Elements before will learn to organise their photos and improve them with some simple but
powerful techniques. When they are ready they can move on to more advanced techniques in class 56.
Participants have to bring a lap-top computer with Photoshop Elements to every class. Tutors: John Elliott Phone:
6344 9303 Peter Ralph Mobile: 0422 539 858 Ralph
20T1056: Photoshop Elements Type: TERM
Dates: 16/03/2020 - 25/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 13:00 - 15:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: John Elliott
Course 56 Photoshop Elements Limit 15 1.00 - 3.00 8 High Street Room 4 Photoshop Elements: Leaner but
cheaper than Photoshop CS5, but still a powerful photo-editing programme. Learn to work on your images in the
RAW converter and then go on in Photoshop to make them even better. Participants must be able to bring a Lap-top
computer with Photoshop Elements to every class. Tutors: John Elliott Phone: 6344 9303 Peter Ralph Phone: 6330
2278
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School Admin
20T1033: The Friday Morning Group Type: TERM
Dates: 06/03/2020 - 22/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 9:00 - 10:30
Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Trevor Curtis-flynn
Course 33 The Friday Morning Group 9.00 - 10.00 8 High Street Room 3 Organisations such as ours do not just run
on their own- it requires people power to develop and manage systems for the smooth running of our School. Have
you ever wondered how we manage enrolments, maintain our very important database, develop and print a new
syllabus each term, gather members’ photographs and print our great range of calendars each year, gather articles
and photographs for our colourful and informative annual magazine, just to mention a few. The long term future of
our School depends on forward thinking and new ideas. We need as much help as possible from our members to
keep our School advancing to the future. Please join our group to contribute your assistance to achieve this aim.
You will be made very welcome. Tutors: Trevor Curtis-Flynn John Husband
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Science
20T1058: Science Type: TERM
Dates: 10/03/2020 - 19/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 11:00 - 12:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Robert Sievers
Course 58 Science 11.00 - 12.00 8 High Street Room 2 A novel approach to the subject with interaction with class
members, guest speakers from outside and within the school. Experiments not part of the curriculum. Tutor: Bob
Sievers
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Scottish Country Dancing
20T1059: Scottish Country Dancing Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 11:00 - 12:00
Location: Glenara Lakes Hobart Road Youngtown Tutor 1: Betty Laverty
Course 59 Scottish Country Dancing 11.00 - 12.00 Glenara Lakes Auditorium Participants must be able to walk at a
reasonable pace and need to wear flat shoes (not joggers). Easy dances are taught at walking pace. Tutor: Betty
Laverty
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Scrabble
20T1060: Scrabble Type: TERM
Dates: 10/03/2020 - 19/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 11:00 - 12:15
Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Margaret Mayne
Course 60 Scrabble 11.00 - 12.15 8 High Street Room 3 Playing a word game in a friendly atmosphere.. Tutors:
Margaret Mayne Gaylene Gilham
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Spirituality
20T1061: Spirituality in 21st Cent. Discussion Gr Type: None
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 11:00 - 12:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Paul Duncum
Course 61 Spirituality in 21st Century - Discussion Group 11.00 - 12.00 8 High Street Room 4 This class seeks to
discuss a broad range of spiritual topics and looks at connections between various religious and spiritual view
points. Come with an open mind. Tutors: Paul Duncum Sue Wilson
20T1065: Spirit of Philosophy Type: TERM
Dates: 06/03/2020 - 22/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 12:15 - 14:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: David Macleod
Course 65 Spirit of Philosophy 12.15 - 2.00 8 High Street Room 4 Philosophy means the “love of wisdom” and
wisdom is about the “good life” - what is the “good life” and how do we live it? The main tool for discovering this will
be thoughtful discussion. Half hour DVD on philosophy, followed by group discussion. Tutor: David Macleod
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Tas. Experiences
20T1067: Tasmanian Experiences Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 9:30 - 10:30
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Carol Titmus
Course 67 Tasmanian Experiences 9.30 - 10.30 8 High Street Room 2 Different speaker each week. This course
deals with all aspects of Tasmanians and their interests. One open day each term gives members the opportunity to
contribute items of interest. Tutor: Carol Titmus Coordinator Liza Snow
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Tennis
20T1066: Tennis Type: TERM
Dates: 06/03/2020 - 22/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 9:30 - 12:00
Location: Launceston Regional Tennis Cen 57 Racecourse Crescent Launceston Tutor 1: Jack
Hummerstone
Course 66 Tennis 9.30 - 12.00 Launceston Regional Tennis Centre 57 Racecourse Crescent Launceston. (Near
Kmart) Play is dependent on weather as it is outdoors. Join us for a social hit at tennis, even if you haven’t played
fro years, feel free to drop by and watch. Our ages at present, range from 55 to 86. Have a chat over coffee at
12.00. We look forward to seeing you. $5.00 to cover courts’ hire and tennis balls each Friday. Lessons can be
arranged at other times if desired. Contact Andrew or James on 6108 8290 Facilitator: Jack Hummerstone
Dennis Murphy Sue Westbrook
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Walking
20T1010: Bushwalking Type: TERM
Dates: 11/03/2020 - 20/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 8:00 - 17:00
Location: Car Park Various Locations Tutor 1: Ian Sanderson
Course 10 Bushwalking - (Weekly) V/L 8.00 - 5.00pm Bushwalking various locations within 1½ hours of
Launceston. Programme for term available Registration Day Tutors: Ian Sanderson Jim Gray David Maynard
Don Clark Cathy Hurst
20T1073: Walking for Health Type: TERM
Dates: 16/03/2020 - 25/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 9:30 - 11:00
Location: Car Park Various Locations Tutor 1: Klaus Decker
Course 73 Walking for Health Leave at 9.30am from 8 High Street car park to various locations. Short walks in the
Launceston district for those who like to walk in company. Tutor - led walks around the Launceston area of between
40-90 minutes duration. The walks will be graded according to amount of climb and terrain covered so that
participants can choose which walks to join. Prompt departure. Programme available registration day.Tutors: Klaus
Decker Norma Purton
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Writing
20T1019: Creative Writing Co-op Type: TERM
Dates: 06/03/2020 - 22/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 12:30 - 14:30
Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Peter Lyall
Course 19 Creative Writing Co-op Limit 15 12.30 - 2.30 Room 3 If you have not been part of a writers group before
then the Creative Writers Co-op might be just what you need to take the next steps with your writing. We share
ideas, writing techniques tips and advice to facilitate the development of writers who are still learning and improving.
All within a happy social environment. Tutor: Peter Lyall
20T1028: Creative Writing Circle Type: TERM
Dates: 11/03/2020 - 20/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 9:30 - 12:00
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Hilary Fraser
Course 28 Creative Writing Circle 9.30 - 12.00 8 High Street Room 2 Everyone has a story to share, so “they” say;
so why not take the opportunity to stimulate your creativity within a supportive group, where everyone participates
and shares their writing with others, in a warm inviting atmosphere. It’s fun. Tutors: Hilary Fraser Patricia Pettett
20T1052: The Writers Type: TERM
Dates: 06/03/2020 - 22/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 12:30 - 14:30
Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Patience Stewart
Course 52 The Writers Limit 15 12.30 - 2.30 8 High Street Room 1 For those who have some experience in writing,
to hone and sharpen their skills in a supportive atmosphere. Tutors: Patience Stewart Nancy Corbett
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Zest for Life
20T1070: Zest for Life Type: None
Dates: 11/03/2020 - 20/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 10:00 - 12:00
Location: PCYC Wentworth St. Newstead Tutor 1: David Macleod
Course 70 Zest For Life 10.00 - 12.00 PCYC Corner Wentworth & Abbott St. Newstead Improving Your Well Being
and Regaining the Zest for Life. Half hour of light workout, exercising whole of body, including joints. Half hour of
stretches and groundwork. Half hour of Shibashi and breathing exercises. Work on breathing, stances, memory and
balance. Cost: First visit free. If satisfied after 2 visits, the charge is $40-00 for a year’s membership, plus $4.00/visit.
Seniors cup of tea/coffee and biscuits at the end of the session. Note: Please wear loose comfortable clothing, also
bring a towel and water bottle. Guarantee: For those who commit to regular attendance, the benefits will be
significant. If you are a beginner this class will suit you. Tutor: David Macleod Coordinator: Carmel Coombs
20T1072: Zest for Life Type: TERM
Dates: 10/03/2020 - 19/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 10:00 - 12:00
Location: PCYC Wentworth St. Newstead Tutor 1: David Macleod
Course 72 Zest For Life 10.00 - 12.00 PCYC Corner Wentworth & Abbott St. Newstead Improving Your Well Being
and Regaining the Zest for Life. Half hour of light workout, exercising whole of body, including joints. Half hour of
stretches and groundwork. Half hour of Shibashi and breathing exercises. Work on breathing, stances, memory and
balance. Cost: First visit free. If satisfied after 2 visits, the charge is $40-00 for a year’s membership, plus
$4.00/visit. Seniors cup of tea/coffee and biscuits at the end of the session. Note: Please wear loose comfortable
clothing, also bring a towel and water bottle. Guarantee: For those who commit to regular attendance, the benefits
will be significant. Tutor: David Macleod Coordinator: Carmel Coombs
20T1075: Zest for Life Type: TERM
Dates: 12/03/2020 - 21/05/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 10:00 - 12:00
Location: PCYC Wentworth St. Newstead Tutor 1: David Macleod
Course 75 Zest For Life 10.00 - 12.00 PCYC Corner Wentworth & Abbott St. Newstead Improving Your Well Being
and Regaining the Zest for Life. Half hour of light workout, exercising whole of body, including joints. Half hour of
stretches and groundwork. Half hour of Shibashi and breathing exercises. Work on breathing, stances, memory and
balance. Cost: First visit free. If satisfied after 2 visits, the charge is $40-00 for a year’s membership, plus $4.00/visit.
Seniors cup of tea/coffee and biscuits at the end of the session. Note: Please wear loose comfortable clothing, also
bring a towel and water bottle. Guarantee: For those who commit to regular attendance, the benefits will be
significant. Tutor: David Macleod Coordinator: Carmel Coombs
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