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 Courses
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  SEMESTER 1
  January - June 2022

  Sydney U3A Inc.                            ABN: 32 251 810 797
  02 9267 9056                               mail@sydneyu3a.org
  Suite 10.2, St Martin's Tower              www.sydneyu3a.org
  31 Market St
  Sydney NSW 2000
Sydney U3A Course Book January - June 2019
SYDNEY U3A INC.
     SYDNEY

                                  The colours of the U3A logo reflect our vision of

      SHARING - GROWING - SOCIALISING - PASSION
                                      SYDNEY U3A OVERVIEW
              The ethos of Sydney U3A is to promote and foster the melding of lifelong learning, exercise and
               community interaction, so that the third age - the time when full time employment has ended
                           - is truly the age of reinvention, rejuvenation, renewal and redirection.
Sydney University of the Third Age (Sydney U3A) offers hundreds of intellectually stimulating courses, across seven regions of
metropolitan Sydney and across a wide spectrum of topics, including the arts, sciences, history, leisure, language, computing,
   discussion groups, literature, travel, philosophy, music, cinema, economics, writing, family history, theatre, and fitness.

7 REGIONS                                                        CONTENTS
CITY AND     Ashfield, Burwood, City,                            Sydney U3A Overview  3
INNER WEST 	Glebe, Leichhardt, Millers Point,
                                                                 Course Listing Order  4
             Revesby, Rozelle, Strathfield
EASTERN	Bondi, Maroubra, Paddington,                            Course Delivery  4
         Randwick, Waverley, Woollahra                           Booking a Course  4
ENDEAVOUR	Cronulla, Gymea, Hurstville,                          Insurance  4
           Kogarah, Miranda, Oatley,
           Sans Souci, Sutherland, Yowie Bay                     AGM  4

GREATER WESTERN	Blacktown, Parramatta, Toongabbie               Principal Officers  4
HARBOURSIDE Castle Cove, Chatswood,                              Regional Presidents  5
NORTH 	Greenwich, Hunters Hill,                                 Acting President Message  5
            Lane Cove, Mosman,
            McMahons Point, Roseville                            VP Education Message  5

NORTHERN  Avalon, Balgowlah, Belrose,                            Events  6
BEACHES 	Collaroy, Forestville, Frenchs Forest,                 Zoom Courses 10
          Mona Vale, Narrabeen, Newport,
                                                                 City and Inner West  15
          North Curl Curl, Warriewood
UPPER NORTH	Berowra, Castle Hill, Epping,                       Eastern  22
             Gordon, Hornsby, Killara, Lindfield,                Endeavour (Southern)  25
             Pennant Hills, Pymble, St Ives,
                                                                 Greater Western  31
             Turramurra, Wahroonga, Waitara.
                                                                 Harbourside North  34

                                                                 Northern Beaches  45
GENERAL ENQUIRIES                                                Upper North  54
Central Office Suite 10.2, 31 Market St, Sydney NSW              Index of Course Topics  62
Monday to Friday 10:00 - 1:00
Ph: 02 9267 9056 or email: mail@sydneyu3a.org                    Index of Course Suburbs  63
Web: www.sydneyu3a.org                                           Planning Calendar  64

  SPECIFIC ENQUIRIES
  Related to regional activities and/or courses can be made to Regional Presidents or Regional Course Coordinators
  listed in this book.
  This Course Book provides details of the wide variety of courses, presentations, events, and other information, that
  is available to all U3A members. Courses are offered in different ways; some are single presentations, others go for
  several weeks or through the entire semester.
  Thank you to the Regional Coordinators and their teams, for compiling the information for this book; to the editor
  Keith Crowe, and to Kwik Kopy Circular Quay for the printing.

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COURSE LISTING ORDER
Events are listed first, followed by all Zoom courses in start date order. Courses provided by each region are next.
Within a region venues are listed in alphabetical order, and courses for each venue are in start date order.

COURSE DELIVERY
The COVID -19 pandemic continues to affect our provision of courses. However, in general most courses are now back
face-to-face with some restrictions on seating etc. Details may change after this course book is printed. Any amendments/
updates are advised on the main web page and in each region’s online section.

BOOKING A COURSE
The starting point to book a course is included in each course listing. It will either be a person to contact, or reference to a
website, where you can book online.
In order to book and attend a course, please note the following:
• Contact the person whose name/email/phone number is given as the booking secretary, OR, go to the website indicated
   in the listing
• If there is a problem with this - contact the venue or course coordinator
• Provide your name, membership number (see note below) and phone number, if booking by email or phone
• Use the MyU3A booking facility - where indicated - membership number and password are required
• S
   ome courses have a maximum number of attendees, which will be indicated in brackets after the course or event;
  e.g. (max 10). If you are unable to attend a course after you have booked, please notify the booking secretary, or cancel
  online - as there can be waiting lists
• Wear your membership badge at all times for face to face meetings.
Note:
If you are not a member, you may book a course, and then attend up to two sessions, before you need to become a member.

INSURANCE
Sydney U3A Inc. has public liability insurance to cover against possible damage or injury to persons or property arising from
proven negligence by any member of Sydney U3A or its invitees at the site on which the activity occurs, except in the case
of water or aircraft activity.
Members participating in a course that has a physical component, such as bush walking, table tennis or exercise classes, are
required to sign a form acknowledging that the members understand the insurance cover, before being accepted into one
of these courses.

AGM
Notice of our AGM on Wednesday 30th March, 2022, and a Form of Nomination for Office Bearers, are at the rear of the book.

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
    President                            TBA                                   president.sydneyu3a@gmail.com

    VP Education                         Anne Richardson                       vpeducation.sydneyu3a@gmail.com

    VP Public Relations                  TBA

    Treasurer                            Ivona Kadlec                          sydu3a.treasurer@gmail.com

    Secretary                            Pamela Frei                           secretary.sydneyu3a@gmail.com

    Admin Manager                        Lynda Cronshaw                        officemgr.sydneyu3a@gmail.com

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REGIONAL PRESIDENTS
 City and Inner West                     Jennifer Waldron                    jenniferwaldron2@gmail.com

 Eastern                                 David Rosenwax                      drosenwax@bigpond.com

 Endeavour                               TBA

 Greater Western                         TBA

 Harbourside North                       Michael Suckling                    mwsing@tpg.com.au

 Northern Beaches                        Rosemary McCulloch                  ramccull@gmail.com

 Upper North                             Marilyn Pryor                       marilynpryor7@gmail.com

A MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING PRESIDENT
                       As you would be aware our President for the past two years, Judy Harris, has stepped down from the
                       position. During her time as President we were faced with a constantly changing environment, never
                       knowing whether the decisions we made today would apply next month, or even next week. I have
                       been a U3A member for fifteen years and have never known a situation anything like the one Judy
                       had to handle, so on behalf of all our members thank you so much Judy for your hard work and
                       unbelievable enthusiasm. Until the AGM in March I will be acting in the role of President - some of you
                       will know me already as the President of the City & Inner West region- and at the AGM I am willing to
                       nominate for the position of Sydney U3A president.
So if you wish to be further involved in the future direction of U3A please join us at our AGM on Wednesday, 30 March
2022 where you can meet Ita Buttrose (our guest speaker) as well as your many friends.
On behalf of the entire Board of Management and all those diligent volunteers whose goal is to make U3A prosper and
flourish, I hope 2022 allows all U3A members to enjoy the benefits this wonderful association offers.
Jennifer Waldron

A MESSAGE FROM THE VP EDUCATION
                       After two amazing years in the role of VP Education, I am delighted to report that U3A is alive and
                       well thanks to the enormous effort of all the volunteers with whom I have had the honour and pleasure
                       of working during that time. With the tireless efforts of every volunteer, U3A was able to sustain its
                       vision of providing life-long learning and social activities for everyone.

                       Despite unprecedented challenges, the unseen components of the engine which operates U3A, have
                       aspired to maintain the best service for all U3A members.

                       Under the leadership of the Board of Management, supported by each of the teams who are guided
by strong, focused and dedicated leaders: the IT team, the regional web editors, the regional course coordinators, the
office staff, the course book creators and all the presenters, booking secretaries, venue coordinators, Zoom licence
managers and many more too numerous to mention - U3A has continued to thrive.

In our efforts to make U3A the best it can be, a strategy planning meeting was held. At this meeting it was decided that
we should canvass our members by giving them an opportunity to respond to a survey. The results of the survey, which
so many members took the time to complete, is providing a foundation for the future planning of U3A. As a result, a
promotion team is now in place. Their mission is to retain and recruit members.

Concurrently, another team is investigating ways to improve our online booking system. In response to member requests,
Zoom courses will continue and be advertised in the front pages of the Course Book - as will events. Face to face sessions
will continue to offer the opportunities of extended learning as well as socialisation.

Anne Richardson

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EVENTS
                                                  Semester 1, 2022

2022 HOLIDAY: Wangaratta
Sunday 1 May to Friday 6 May 2022
Depart Sunday 1 May 7:15am from Central Station Bay 8 Western Forecourt: 8:00am from Railway St Pennant Hills
and 8:30am from Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta

Return Friday 6 May at approximately 4:30pm to Fitzwilliam St Parramatta: 5:00pm Railway St, Pennant Hills Station
and 5:45pm Central Station

PLEASE NOTE: Whilst bookings and deposits were taken in October 2021, if interested in this holiday please contact
Diana Pine on 48613721 to ascertain if any rooms are still available. The itinerary for this holiday is available on the Sydney
U3A Website in the Greater Western Region’s section of the website.
For those people already booked on this holiday please note:
Full Payment: Balance made payable to Coach Holidays and Tours must be posted to Diana by 21 March 2022. The
balance is partly refundable until the time and date of departure. No refund can be made after the time of departure or for
any unused portions of the tour. Deposits are non-refundable within 30 days of departure. Eligible deposit refunds prior to
this time are subject to a service charge of $50 per person.

FURTHER INFORMATION
Please Note: The company Greater Western used to book U3A’s Annual Holiday always advises that people booked on the
trip should take out Travel Insurance. However, owing to our experience with Coronavirus restrictions imposed on us during
2020/2021, as the organiser of the holiday, I have a guarantee from the company that if the holiday is cancelled owing to
Coronavirus restrictions, such as borders being closed again, then all money paid will be fully refunded.
Diana Pine

TOUR OF ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL                                          (max 20)
Organised by David Wardle City and Inner West Region
will be held on: Thursday and Tuesday 3 February and 8 March from 10:30 to 12:00
St Marys Rd Sydney
St Mary’s Cathedral was designed by architect William Wardell after the first cathedral burnt down in 1865. It was substantially
completed by 1928, although the spires were not added until 2000. It is built in the Victorian Gothic style, has beautiful
stained glass windows and tells the story of the foundation and development of the Roman Catholic faith in Australia.
Arrive 15 minutes early. The meeting point is inside the Cathedral by the bookshop. A charge of $5 per person, which
contributes to the upkeep of the Cathedral, will be collected on the day.
Bookings essential by email to David Wardle djwardle01@gmail.com
When booking give your name, membership number and telephone number. Enquiries only 0414 441 336

GUIDED TOUR OF SYDNEY TRADES HALL                                                    (max 15)
Organised by Beatrice Scheepers City and Inner West Region
will be held on: Thursday 5 May from 9:45 to 12:30
Cnr Goulburn and Dixon Sts Haymarket
Designed in the Victorian Commercial Italianate style, the Trades Hall was built as a meeting place for Australia’s trade
union movement. This tour will explore its heritage architecture, the history of progressive movements hosted there and
its role in broadcasting and literacy services.
Free event. Optional Malaysian lunch afterwards Bookings essential, and only between 9am Monday 25 April and 5pm
Wednesday 27 April Places to be determined by ballot. Results notified by 5pm Friday 29 April. Priority given to
members who provide telephone number, membership number and expiry date.
Email bookings only: Beatrice Scheepers egoranje@gmail.com 0402 969 004 (enquiries only)

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                                                 Semester 1, 2022

TOUR OF SYDNEY’S GOVERNMENT HOUSE                                                      (max 10)
Organised by David Wardle City and Inner West Region
will be held on: Friday and Sunday 4 March and 20 March from 11:00 to 2:00
Conservatorium Rd alongside The Royal Botanic Gardens
Opened in 1845, Sydney’s Government House is the vice-regal residence of the Governor of NSW and one of the finest
examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Sydney. View the restored grand historic interiors, including the exquisite hand-
painted stencil ceilings, and a significant collection of portraits, furniture, decorative arts and gubernatorial memorabilia,
many of them produced in NSW and of heritage significance.
Bookings essential: David Wardle djwardle01@gmail.com
Provide name, telephone number and membership number and expiry date.

SPARKLING HIGH TEA AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE                                                         (max 12)
Organised by Beatrice Scheepers City and Inner West Region
will be held on: Friday 11 March from 12:00
6 Macquarie St Sydney
Come and enjoy a selection of handmade and freshly baked sweet and savoury delights, served on Parliamentary Crested
Wedgewood plates, accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine.
Cost $60 payable in advance by EFT only. Payment details when booking. This is a catered prepaid event so refunds may
not be possible. Bookings essential and only between 9am Wednesday 23 February and 5pm 25 February. Places will be
determined by ballot. Results notified by 5pm Monday 28 February. Priority given to members who provide telephone
number, membership number and expiry date when booking.
Email bookings only: Beatrice Scheepers egoranje@gmail.com 0402 969 004 (enquiries only)

LOCAL HISTORY TOUR OF CENTRAL STATION                                                        (max 10)
Organised by Beatrice Scheepers City and Inner West Region
will be held on: Tuesday 22 March from 9:30
Henry Deane Plaza, 2 Lee St, Railway Square
Central Station is one of Sydney’s grandest public buildings. Its construction was a huge undertaking, requiring the
relocation of several cemeteries and the demolition of a large number of historic buildings. Come and explore the many
stories associated with this site.
Requirements: reasonable fitness, comfortable shoes, water and sun/rain protection. Bookings essential, and only between
9am Monday 14 March and 5pm Wednesday 16 March. Places to be determined by ballot. Results notified by 5pm Friday
18 March. Priority given to members who provide telephone number, membership number and expiry date.
Email bookings only: Beatrice Scheepers egoranje@gmail.com 0402 969 004 (enquiries only)

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EVENTS
                                                Semester 1, 2022

LOCAL HISTORY TOUR OF CENTRAL STATION                                                      (max 10)
Organised by Beatrice Scheepers City and Inner West Region
will be held on: Tuesday 12 April from 9:30
Henry Deane Plaza, 2 Lee St, Railway Square
Central Station is one of Sydney’s grandest public buildings. Its construction was a huge undertaking, requiring the
relocation of several cemeteries and the demolition of a large number of historic buildings. Come and explore the
many stories associated with this site.
Requirements: reasonable fitness, comfortable shoes, water and sun/rain protection. Bookings essential, and only
between 9am Monday 4 April and 5pm Wednesday 6 April. Places to be determined by ballot. Results notified by
5pm Friday 8 April. Priority given to members who provide telephone number, membership number and expiry date.
Email bookings only: Beatrice Scheepers egoranje@gmail.com 0402 969 004 (enquiries only)

TRIP TO NAN TIEN BUDDHIST TEMPLE                                             (max 40)     CANCELLED
Organised by Greater Western Region
will be held on: Wednesday 6 April from 8:30 to 5:00
address: Wollongong
First stop Stanwell Tops for morning tea, then to the Temple via the Sea Cliff Bridge. Guided tour of the Temple including
the pagoda, pilgrim lodge, shrines and exhibits. This will be followed by a delicious lunch at the Shellharbour Club.
Bus leaves Fitzwilliam St Parramatta 8:30am and will return by 5pm. Wheelchair access.
Bookings: June Keith 0412 040 230 junekeith@optusnet.com.au
Cost $58 payable by 18 March.

A PICNIC ON THE HAWKESBURY                                       (max 10)
Organised by Beatrice Scheepers City and Inner West Region
will be held on: Friday 29 April from 8:30
Central Station CCN Line
This waterside walk is the ideal setting for appreciating the bush environment and having a look at the trees, shrubs and
flowers that create this magical setting right on Sydney’s doorstep. Along the way we’ll discover the beauty of the banks,
beaches and sandstone landforms, plus the spot where Australia’s Constitution was drafted. BYO picnic lunch to enjoy in
one of the prettiest settings in NSW. This is a leisurely outing, dictated by the eccentric public transport timetables.
Total distance: 6km.
Requirements: sturdy walking shoes, sun and rain protection, water, reasonable level of fitness. Cameras recommended.
Swim at own risk. Train 8.48 from Central, CCN Line. Arrive Hawkesbury River 9.49, then ferry to Little Wobby. Return by
train 3.02, arriving Sydney 4.10.
Bookings essential, and only from 9am Monday 18 April to 5pm Thursday 21 April. Places to be determined by ballot.
Results notified by 5pm Friday 22 April. Priority given to members who provide telephone number, membership number
and expiry date.
Email bookings only: Beatrice Scheepers egoranje@gmail.com 0402 969 004 (enquiries only)

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                                                Semester 1, 2022

HISTORY WALK ALONG HAWTHORNE CANAL                                                         (max 10)
Organised by Beatrice Scheepers City and Inner West Region
will be held on: Tuesday 10 May from 9:30
Leichhardt North Light Rail Stop
Long Cove Creek, nowadays known as the Hawthorne Canal, has a rich and varied history. It is thought that the Creek,
during pre-colonial times, formed the natural boundary between the Gadigal and Wangal people. These days it separates
Leichhardt from Haberfield. Come for a walk along its banks and discover the creative arts hubs, the heritage infrastructure,
the engineering marvels, and the stories of rebellion. Total distance 4km, mostly flat.
Requirements: reasonable fitness, comfortable shoes, sun/rain protection, and water. Optional coffee/lunch afterwards at
local café. Walk finishes at Lewisham West Light Rail stop.
Bookings essential, and only between 9am Monday 2 May and 5pm Wednesday 4 May. Places to be determined by ballot.
Results notified by 5pm Friday 6 May. Priority given to members who provide telephone number, membership number and
expiry date when booking.
Email bookings only: Beatrice Scheepers egoranje@gmail.com
Leader: Beatrice Scheepers 0402 969 004 (enquiries only)

CHAU CHAK WING MUSEUM TOUR AT THE UNIVERSITY
OF SYDNEY (max 25)
Organised by Harbourside North Region
will be held on: Wednesday 11 May from 10:00 to 12:30
Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney
Sydney’s newest centre for the Arts and Culture: the museum brings together art, science, history and ancient cultures on
the University of Sydney’s main campus. An expert guide will take you through the exhibitions, from visual arts to natural
history, Mediterranean antiquities to Indigenous culture, and scientific instruments to historic photography.
The cost of the tour is $20, Seniors: $15. Instructions for getting to the museum can be found at
https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about-us/getting-here.html.
Bookings and enquiries to Rosemarie Einstein einstein@starmer.net.au (preferred), 0412 043377

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ZOOM COURSES
                                                  Semester 1, 2022

Current Affairs                                                 Famous People
YOU NEED NOT AGREE                                              7. Dr Chris O’Brien AO
                                                                14 Apr 23 Jun
Every Monday from 10 Jan 10:00 to 12:00
                                                                Australian head and neck surgeon
A group discussion of topical, local, national, international
                                                                Presenter: Con Bugden
or general matters where all opinions are welcome.
Leader and Bookings: Kevin Murray                               Famous People
kevandglenny@gmail.com 9997 6078                                8. General John Monash; The Light Horse Brigade
Hosted by Region NORTHERN BEACHES                               and Beersheba
                                                                28 Apr
PEOPLE AND EVENTS THAT CHANGED                                  Civil engineer and an Australian military commander
THE WORLD (max 100)                                             of WW1.
Alternate Thursdays from 20 Jan 2:00 to 4:00                    Presenter: Peter Allen
A look at personalities and events with significant influence   Famous People
on the social/economic development of humanity. Our             9. Florence Nightingale
focus is psychological. We will consider people and events      12 May
and how they affected peoples lives.                            English social reformer, statistician and the founder
Leader: Rex Broadbent rexpat@optusnet.com.au                    of modern nursing.
0433 000 556                                                    Presenter: Rex Broadbent
Bookings: Rex Broadbent
rexpat@optusnet.com.au (preferred) 0433 000 556                 Famous People
Hosted by Region GREATER WESTERN                                10. Vladimir Lenin
                                                                26 May
Famous People                                                   Presenter: Peter Bryant
1. Winston Churchill
20 Jan                                                          Famous People
Hour long video followed by discussion                          11. Andrei Sakharov & Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Presenter: Geoff Davidson                                       9 Jun
                                                                Russian physicist and Russian writer
Famous People                                                   Presenter: Colin Helmsted
2. Wright Brothers
3 Feb                                                           12. TBA Check GW U3A website
The ability of humans to travel by air                          23 Jun
Presenter: Rex Broadbent
                                                                Languages French
Famous People                                                   FRENCH INTERMEDIATE (max 10)
3. Watson and Crick and the Human Genome
                                                                Every Monday from 31 Jan 10:00 to 12:00
17 Feb
                                                                Small group refreshing their grammar, vocabulary,
Discovered the double helix structure of DNA and gave
                                                                listening and pronunciation skills. We will use some
rise to modern molecular biology.
                                                                downloaded material.
Presenter: Punchi Dassanayake
                                                                Leader: Jill Kendrigan drigan@idx.com.au 0412 389 601
Famous People                                                   Bookings: Howard Nguyen
4. Professor Robin Holliday and Epigenetics                     hnguyen49@optusnet.com.au 8065 0352
3 Mar                                                           0415 194 927
Molecular biologist. Epigenetics describes how the life         Hosted by Region ENDEAVOUR
styles of our parents and grandparents could influence our
                                                                Language Mandarin
health and wellbeing.
                                                                MANDARIN (max 30)
Presenter: Punchi Dassanayake
                                                                Every Monday from 31 Jan 10:00 to 12:00
Famous People
                                                                This continuing course is intended for the Third Age
5. Early European exploration of the Great Southern Land
                                                                people who want to learn Mandarin by means of learning
17 Mar
                                                                Chinese characters and sentences using alphabetic
Presenter: Geoff Davidson
                                                                transliteration. Your class level will determine alternate
Famous People                                                   Monday session access.
6. Mary May Simon                                               Leader: Ying Mei
31 Mar                                                          Bookings: Ying Mei Zhang 8872 7569 or Stanley Yan
First indigenous Governor General of Canada                     0408 544925 stanyan100@hotmail (preferred)
Presenter: Linda Gibson-Langford                                Hosted by Region GREATER WESTERN

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ZOOM COURSES
                                                Semester 1, 2022

Languages French                                             Travel
FRENCH CONVERSATION (max 8)                                  TRAVELLERS ON ZOOM (max 40)
Every Monday from 31 Jan 4:30 to 5:30                        Second Thursday of every month from 3 Feb 2:00 to
Small group participating in French conversation with an     4:00 The goal is for people with a common interest to
emphasis on fluency and correct pronunciation.               share their travel experiences with a PowerPoint or
Leader and Bookings: Jean Harrow                             Keynote Presentation of their photographs and use the
jeanharrow1@gmail.com 0400 207 271                           ‘shared screen’ with the Leader who hosts and organises
Hosted by Region ENDEAVOUR                                   the meeting. Some members may choose not to present
                                                             and enjoy the presentations as the audience.
Poetry                                                       Leader and Bookings: Kate Churcher
POETRY APPRECIATION (max 10)                                 kchurcher2@hotmail.com 0433 140 900
Alternate Tuesdays from 1 Feb 10:00 to 11:30                 Hosted by Region ENDEAVOUR
not school holidays
                                                             THURSDAYS ON ZOOM
Listen to and contribute your own selected poems, discuss
a range of favourite and contemporary poets and their        Alternate Thursdays from 3 Feb 10:00 to 12:00
work. References to literary terms used in poetry will       Bookings: https://sydneyu3a.org OR Rosemarie
be occasional. Be ready to dig out your own poems of         Einstein einstein@starmer.net.au
pleasure and discover new ones.                              Hosted by Region HARBOURSIDE NORTH
Leader and Bookings: Robert Plumbe                           History Science
robert.plumbe@gmail.com 0407 160 835 (preferred)             1. Ladies of the night
Hosted by Region UPPER NORTH                                 3 Feb
Language Spanish                                             A look at the forgotten ladies who made a difference in
SPANISH CONVERSATION                                         Australian Astronomy from 1788 onwards.
                                                             Presenter: Donna Burton Bookings: MyU3A or
Alternate Tuesdays from 1 Feb 2:00 to 4:00                                              einstein@starmer.net.au
Most of the time we discuss current affairs, cultural        History Australia
events or a subject previously decided upon. Spanish is      2. Immigration to Australia 1840 - 1900
spoken 90% of the time. Good knowledge of the                17 Feb
language is required.                                        Based on diaries and records, we explore the experiences
Leader: Maria Criado                                         of British, German and Chinese immigrants on sailing ships
                                                             travelling to the colonies. Bookings: MyU3A or
Bookings: Jenny Brady jennybry30@hotmail.com
                                                             Presenter: Gavin Crawford einstein@starmer.net.au
9966 8510
Hosted by Region UPPER NORTH                                 Science and Technology
                                                             3. Forces that have shaped our world (1)
Language French
                                                             3 Mar
FRENCH - INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED (max 12)
                                                             Life, the Universe and everything - from the Big Bang to
Every Wednesday from 2 Feb 9:30 to 11:30                     Planet Earth.
This course is for those who have completed at least         Presenter: Garry Lowder
4 years of French courses, and with a good basic             Science and Technology
knowledge of French grammar. It aims to develop skills in    3. Forces that have shaped our world (2)
understanding spoken and written French, and in writing      17 Mar
and speaking French.                                         The bountiful planet - what are everyday things made of?
Leader and Bookings: Ethleen Low                             Presenter: Garry Lowder
ethlow@bigpond.net.au (preferred) 0418 161 706
Hosted by Region UPPER NORTH                                 Science and Technology
                                                             3. Forces that have shaped our world (3)
Crosswords                                                   31 Mar
CRACKING CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS (max 16)                         On a solid foundation - landscape, climate and our
Every Wednesday from 2 Feb 10:30 to 12:30                    geological history.
4 sessions                                                   Presenter: Garry Lowder
Get into the mind of cryptic crossword compilers and learn   Science and Technology
how to solve their devious clues. Have fun while keeping     3. Forces that have shaped our world (4)
your brain active.                                           14 Apr
Leader and Bookings: Ron Shapiro rmbjs@iinet.net.au          The restless planet - plate tectonics, volcanoes,
(preferred) 4225 0270                                        earthquakes and climate.
Hosted by Region CITY and INNER WEST                         Presenter: Garry Lowder

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ZOOM COURSES
                                                   Semester 1, 2022

Politics Current Affairs                                       Language Mandarin
4. Is a democratic government and society still the            MANDARIN PIES (PRACTICE IN EVERYDAY
preferred option? (1)                                          SPEAKING CHINESE)
28 Apr
Last year, Barry Jones (ex-quiz champion and Cabinet           Every Friday from 4 Feb 1:00 to 3:00
Minister) described democracy as facing its greatest           These sessions are for learners of Mandarin who
existential crisis since the 1930s, adding that it is coming   want to practice and improve their listening and
under sustained attack in the United States, much of           speaking skills. Activities range from basic everyday
Europe, and to a lesser degree, so far, Australia. We          conversation to role plays and discussions facilitated
explore this cry from Barry’s heart.                           by native Mandarin speakers.
Presenter: Peter Nixon                                         Leader and Bookings: Stanley Yan
                                                               stanyan100@hotmail.com
Politics Current Affairs
                                                               0408 544 925 (preferred)
4. Is a democratic government and society still the
                                                               Hosted by Region GREATER WESTERN
preferred option? (2)
12 May                                                         Psychology
Part 2 of this series.                                         CONFLICT RESOLUTION (max 10) CANCELLED
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Politics Current Affairs                                       Every Monday from 7 Feb 1:00 to 3:00
4. Is a democratic government and society still the            10 weeks
preferred option? (3)                                          Most people believe there are only three solutions to
26 May                                                         conflict: compromise, win or lose. But there are better
Part 3 of this series.                                         ways. During these 10 weeks you will discover handy
Presenter: Peter Nixon                                         tools that will enable you to view conflict as an
                                                               opportunity. This course will also certainly help enhance
Politics Current Affairs
4. Is a democratic government and society still the            your personal growth.
preferred option? (4)                                          Leader and Bookings: Dr Mimi Wellisch
9 Jun                                                          mimi.wellisch@bigpond.com
Part 4 of this series.                                         Hosted by Region GREATER WESTERN
Presenter: Peter Nixon                                         Science
Health                                                         SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: GLIMPSES OF OUR
5. How not to kill your family with food poisoning             PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
23 Jun
                                                               Alternate Wednesdays from 9 Feb 10:00 to 12:00
A workshop on keeping food safety in the house and
                                                               Log in at 9:45
outdoors. With the opportunity for a Q&A session
Presenter: Gary Kennedy                                        Covers a wide range of scientific disciplines (physics,
                                                               medical, biological, climate, engineering and others).
Language Spanish                                               Remain relevant and be informed by the quality of
SPANISH CONVERSATION – INTERMEDIATE                            lectures offered.
Thursdays from 3 Feb 10.30 to 12.30                            Leader: Vivienne Ellis vme160@outlook.com
The level of conversation assumes a basic knowledge of         0409 310 629
grammar and vocabulary. We welcome new members at              Bookings: Andrew Bean
any time.                                                      andrewrosbean@bigpond.com 9983 1225
Bookings: Ian Finck 0405 499 515 ifin55@gmail.com              Hosted by Region UPPER NORTH
Hosted by Region EASTERN                                       Discussion Group
Photography                                                    TALKING POINTS ON ZOOM
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
                                                               Alternate Thursdays from 10 Feb 10:00 to 11:30
Every Friday from 4 Feb 10:00 to 12:00                         A discussion on current affairs. Topics cover issues in the
Photography is best learned by experience. We will have        news and other matters of the times. No subject is barred.
regular photo assignments to be taken in your own time, plus   Everyone is encouraged to participate. A list of topics will
occasional photoshoot outings to local locations. Feedback     be sent to participants on the Monday before to enable
will be via regular Zoom sessions, with some tutorial-based    them to get their thoughts together.
sessions. Previous participants are welcome to re-join.        Leaders: Rosemarie Einstein and Ric Einstein
Leaders: Laurie Wilson and Ian Thompson                        Bookings: https://sydneyu3a.org or Rosemarie Einstein
Bookings: Laurie Wilson wlaurie118@gmail.com 9938 1454
                                                               einstein@starmer.net.au
Hosted by Region NORTHERN BEACHES
                                                               Hosted by Region HARBOURSIDE NORTH

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ZOOM COURSES
                                                 Semester 1, 2022

Music                                                       6. TBA Check GW U3A website
MUSIC WE HAVE GROWN UP WITH                                 26 Apr
Alternate Thursdays from 27 Jan10:00 to 12:00               Famous People
                                                            7. Maya Angelou
Music we grew up with is in its seventh year. It will
                                                            10 May
look at the 1960s in all its glory. Through the medium of
                                                            African American poet, writer and civil rights activist.
video we will experience the richness of the era and in
                                                            Presenter: Linda Gibson-Langford
addition show why the Beatles are held in such esteem.
Leader and Bookings: Howard Ferrer                          8. TBA Check GW U3A website
howardf@optusnet.com.au                                     24 May
Hosted by Region UPPER NORTH
                                                            9. TBA Check GW U3A website
Travel
                                                            7 Jun
TRAVEL AND HISTORY TOGETHER
Every fourth Tuesday from 15 Feb 2:00 to 4:00               MORE GREAT MOMENTS IN SCIENCE
As we can’t travel at the moment, discover some of the
                                                            Alternate Wednesdays from 16 Feb 10:00 to 12:00
history of places that have been visited. Hear the travel
                                                            This course explores many and varied scientific issues.
stories and see the photos! See the GW website for dates
                                                            Leader and Bookings: David Malone
and topics of individual presentations.
Leader: Sue Bailey sueb0356@gmail.com                       dymalone@bigpond.net.au 0418 440 828
Bookings: https://sydneyu3a.org                             Hosted by Region UPPER NORTH
Hosted by Region GREATER WESTERN                            Technology
                                                            1. Mechanisation takes command
ZOOM SINGLE SESSION TUESDAYS (max 100)                      16 Feb
Alt Tuesdays from 15 Feb 10:00 to 12:00                     Presenter: David Malone
A series of separate presentations on subjects of           Technology
general interest.                                           2. The tsunami of change
Leader: Helene Seddon hseddonglass@gmail.com                2 Mar
Bookings: https://sydneyu3a.org                             Presenter: Joan Scott
Hosted by Region GREATER WESTERN
                                                            Nature
                                                            3. The golden orb spider silk
Outdoor
1. Extraordinary Places on Sydney Harbour                   16 Mar
15 Feb
Hear about the wonderful places on Sydney Harbour that      Presenter: Ian Thompson
we’re able to visit, plus some behind the                   Astronomy
scenes stories.                                             4. Astronomy today
Presenter: Marie Palmer                                     30 Mar
2. TBA Check GW U3A website                                 Presenter: Prof Richard De Grijs
1 Mar                                                       History
History Australia                                           5. Discovering King Richard III
3. Making Good: Convict Artisans in Exile                   13 Apr
29 Mar                                                      Presenter: Richard Whitaker
Find out how convicts used their ingenuity, skill,          History
perseverance, and entrepreneurship to ultimately            6. Stephen Hawking, his life and legacy
gain their freedom in the colony, and helped to build a     and physics
modern settlement in the process.                           27 Apr
Presenter: Anna Ridley                                      Presenter: Ian Bryce
Famous People                                               Mathematics Physics
                                                            7. Symmetry and waves
4. Angela Merkel                                            11 May
15 Mar                                                      Presenter: Dr Laurie Wilson
Former long serving Chancellor of Germany.
Presenter: Rex Broadbent                                    Health
                                                            8. Anti-ageing therapies - good or bad idea?
5. TBA Check GW U3A website                                 25 May
12 Apr                                                      Presenter: Dr Judy Ford

Sydney U3A Course Book January - June 2022                                                                             13
ZOOM COURSES
                                                Semester 1, 2022

History                                                     Health
9. Two great scientists, Doudre and Rutherford              3. THE ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE
8 Jun                                                       28 Jun
Presenter: Punchi (Das) Dassanayake                         History of the RFDS
                                                            Presenter Wendy Swinburn
Astronomy
                                                            Bookings: Jim Sloan or Cherie Clover
10. Astronomy - a tour of the solar system
                                                            endeavouru3atalks@gmail.com (preferred) 0404 060 633
22 Jun
Presenter: Peter Kinna                                      Language Spanish
                                                            SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS (MAX 10)
Language French
FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS                                        Every Tuesdays from 1 Mar 10:30 to 11:30
                                                            For those new to Spanish or planning to travel to a Spanish
Every Thursday from 17 Feb 10:30 to 12:30
                                                            speaking country. We will follow a simple pattern to have
Full year course. Each zoom class has 3 sessions of
                                                            you speaking everyday Spanish from the first lesson.
40 minutes with a 5 minute break between sessions.
                                                            Leader and Bookings: Vivian McGuire
Leader and Bookings: Jeanette Pham
                                                            vmcguire@tpg.com.au (preferred) 0418259102
nguyetpham45@yahoo.com.au
                                                            Hosted by Region CITY and INNER WEST
0409 751 377
Hosted by Region EASTERN                                    ADDITIONAL ZOOM COURSES
Discussion Group                                            MASTERING CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS on ZOOM
AUSTRALIAN PERSPECTIVES                                     Alternate Mondays from 31 January 1:30 to 3:30
                                                            Guided practice sessions for members who have already participated in
Third Thursday of every month from 17 Feb
                                                            Cracking Cryptic Crosswords or who have other relevant experience.
2:00 to 4:00
                                                            Leader and Bookings: Ron Shapiro rmbjs@iinet.net.au (preferred)
An informal discussion group during which the guest
                                                            4255 0270
speaker introduces us to their varied ethnic, cultural
and historical experiences. Speakers and topics will be
                                                            INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN ON ZOOM
announced in advance in the monthly C & IW Newsletter
                                                            Every Friday from 4 February 1:30 to 3:30
and on the website.
                                                            A convivial and welcoming group who enjoy practising the four
Leader and Bookings: Joy Pegler
                                                            linguistic skills of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and revising
peglerjm@bigpond.com 9771 6185
                                                            grammar, mostly from on-line websites, to consolidate our
Hosted by Region CITY and INNER WEST
                                                            knowledge.
Presentations                                               Leader and Bookings: Pia Ottavian pia.ottavian@yahoo.com.au
ENDEAVOUR MONTHLY TUESDAY TALK (max 150)                    0424 738 824
Last Tuesday every month from 22 Feb 10:30 to 12:30          CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH ON ZOOM
Once a month we host a talk on general interests. Our        Every Wednesday from 2nd March 1:00 to 2:30
speakers will present on a variety of topics ranging from
                                                             Improve your Spanish from basic to Intermediate through
archaeology, travel and much more.
Leader: Jim Sloan jsloan@sloan.id.au 0404 060 633            conversation.
Bookings: Booking Team endeavouru3atalks@gmail.com           Leader and Bookings: Vivian McGuire
Enquiries: cherie167@hotmail.com                             vmcguire@tpg.com.au 0418 259 102
Hosted by Region ENDEAVOUR
Famous People
1. MAYA ANGELOU
22 Feb
African American poet
Presenter Linda Gibson-Langford
Bookings: Jim Sloan or Cherie Clover
endeavouru3atalks@gmail.com (preferred) 0404 060 633
Famous People
2. AMELIA EARHART
26 Apr
1930’s aviator - Amelia Earhart.
Presenter Con Bugden
Bookings: Jim Sloan or Cherie Clover
endeavouru3atalks@gmail.com (preferred) 0404 060 633

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CITY AND INNER WEST
                  President: Jennifer Waldron jenniferwaldron2@gmail.com
 Regional Course Coordinator: Anne Hall 0419 017 364 annenhall@gmail.com Enquiries only

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You must book to attend a course. Refer to “Booking a Course” on page 4.

CITY AND INNER WEST REGION OF SYDNEY U3A
Annual General Meeting and Election of Office Bearers
will be held on: Wednesday 9 March commencing at 1:30pm
at: Burwood RSL
96 Shaftesbury Rd Burwood     NOW ON ZOOM
Guest Speaker: Prof Shirley Randel Making the World a Better Place
Prof Randell is an award winning global mentor, educator, author, public speaker, change activist and campaigner for
human rights.
Refreshments afterwards. Nomination forms from Jenny Waldron 8753 0521 jenniferwaldron2@gmail.com RSVP by
2 March to Anne Hall annenhall@gmail.com 0419 017 364

ASHFIELD: CARDINAL                                             Relaxation Exercise
                                                               COOPERATIVE RELAXATION AND STRETCHING
FREEMAN RETIREMENT                                             ACTIVITIES (max 20)
VILLAGE                                                        Every Wednesday from 2 Feb 10:00 to 12:00
137 Victoria St Wheelchair access, parking nearby              This course is for exercise in a collaborative atmosphere.
Venue Coordinator Anne Hall annenhall@gmail.com                Leader and Bookings: Lois Knight
(preferred) 0419 017 364                                       lknight60@bigpond.com 9798 6525

Games Bridge Delayed start date till further notice            Qi Gong
BRIDGE FOR THE LESS COMPETITIVE                                COLLABORATIVE QI GONG (max 15)
Every Tuesday and Saturday from 4 Jan 1:00 to 4:00             Every Friday from 4 Feb 10:00 to 11:30
Brush up your bridge skills in our informal group in           This is qi gong in a collaborative environment, experienced
a friendly non-competitive atmosphere. All levels of           practitioners only. Qi gong, according to Chinese culture,
skill welcome.                                                 is beneficial to maintaining good health.
Leader and Bookings: Cherie Lucas                              Leader: Alan Avanzado
harpo2021@gmail.com 9799 1716                                  Bookings: Denise Yuen sdyuen@gmail.com
                                                               0410 570 188

CLUB ASHFIELD
5-7 Charlotte St Parking onsite                                CLUB BURWOOD
Venue Coordinator Jennifer Waldron
                                                               Cnr Burwood Rd and George St
jenniferwaldron2@gmail.com (preferred) 8753 0521
                                                               Train station nearby
Qi Gong Tai Chi                                                Venue Coordinator Anne Hall annenhall@gmail.com
QI GONG, FAN, AND COLLABORATIVE                                (preferred) 0419 017 364
TAI CHI (max 15)
                                                               Current Affairs   On zoom till further notice
Every Tuesday from 1 Feb 10:30 to 12:00                        DISCUSSION GROUP CURRENT AFFAIRS
Class begins with ba duan jin and mini wild goose qi gong
where beginners are welcome, followed by 24 and 28 form        Every Monday from 7 Feb 10:00 to 12:00
tai chi chuan suitable for those with some experience. A       News of the day. No topics are out of bounds, but we
modified kung fu fan completes the session.                    discuss politics and religion with sensitivity. Members
Leaders: Deborah Gracic and Lois Knight                        sometimes prepare a topic for discussion.
Bookings: Deb Gracic                                           Format: freewheeling.
deb.gracic@gmail.com 9639 6512 and                             Leader and Bookings: Michael Holland
Lois Knight lknight60@bigpond.com 9798 6525                    mhol1234@gmail.com

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History                                                       Literature
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION                                         DEVELOPING AUSTRALIA
Alternate Wednesdays from 9 Feb 10:00 to 12:00                Alternate Fridays from 11 Feb 10:30 to 12:30
The French Revolution is a huge mirror image of much of       Come and discover, through literature, aspects of Australian
what we have become.                                          history and society from 1770 to the present day. First book
Leader: Frank Wilson 8021 7059                                James Cook by Peter Fitzsimons from Chapter 10 to epilogue.
Bookings: Betty Candy bjcandy@bigpond.com                     Leader: Iris Ryall 9744 1647
9716 4775                                                     Bookings: Edna May 9797 8202
                  Venue Changed to Woodstock
Cinema Movies
                  Community Centre
CINEMA DISCUSSION GROUP (max 20)

Alternate Wednesdays from 9 Mar 1:30 to 3:30
                                                              BURWOOD: WOODSTOCK
Come along to a fun, friendly and stimulating discussion      COMMUNITY CENTRE
on what’s screening at the cinema and on free streaming
                                                              22 Church St Parking onsite
services. Two films per fortnight are chosen by the group
                                                              Venue Coordinator Anne Hall annenhall@gmail.com
at each session. The result is an invigorating, insightful
                                                              (preferred) 0419 017 364
and enjoyable discussion.
Leader and Bookings: Ross Giannone                            Music Recorder
0409 382 384                                                  RECORDER GROUP
                                                              Every Tuesday from 8 Feb 10:30 to 12:30
                                                              An established group, we perform a wide variety of music
BURWOOD RSL                                                   at intermediate level (not for beginners). Opportunity to
                                                              lunch afterwards.
92 Shaftesbury Rd                                             Leader and Bookings: David Young
Parking onsite, train station nearby                          dy4health@optusnet.com.au 0414 249 618
Venue Coordinator Anne Hall annenhall@gmail.com               or 9569 8167
(preferred) 0419 017 364
                                                              Language ESL DELAYED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Languages Japanese                                            ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (max 14)
JAPANESE FOR BEGINNERS (max 10)
                                                              Every Thursday from 3 Mar 10:30 to 12:30
Every Tuesday from 8 Feb 10:00 to 12:00                       We look at how English works, focusing on a topic of
The course caters for complete beginners and also those       interest to the group. Read aloud, discuss pronunciation,
with a little more language experience. The course includes   word meanings, spelling, grammar and current idiom. A
conversation, culture, shared travel experiences and          relaxed way to practice and improve your English with a
hiragana script.                                              friendly group.
Leader: Haruko Tanaka haruko@aae.edu.au                       Leader and Bookings: Janet Egan janet.egan@gmail.com
0424 225 863                                                  0415 133 994
Bookings: Maria Daniele maria.daniele3@gmail.com              Cinema Movies
0414 560 951
                                                              CLASSIC MOVIES (max 12)
Economics Investment
                                                              Alternate Wednesdays from 9 Feb 10:00 to 12:30
INVESTMENT DISCUSSION GROUP                                   From the silent to the contemporary era a selection of
Alternate Thursdays from 3 Feb 9:30 to 11:45                  influential films that helped develop the industry. Explore
Understand the forces and current events that affect          and analyse background and historical settings plus
investment markets. We examine specific topics and            production issues and biographical details pertaining to the
undertake some practical activity. This is a discussion       director, cast and production personnel.
group only, and our members are not permitted, by law,        Leader: Hugh Watson 9519 5082
to provide financial advice.                                  Bookings: Anne Hall annenhall@gmail.com (preferred)
Leader and Bookings: Greg Buriak                              0419 017 364
buriak@optusnet.com.au 0422 599 417
Current Affairs
SOCIAL ISSUES AND CURRENT AFFAIRS                             CITY: U3A OFFICE
DISCUSSION GROUP (max 15)                                     31 Market St Suite 10.2
Alternate Fridays from 4 Feb 10:00 to 12:30                   Train station nearby, bus stop nearby
Meetings are divided into two sessions by a tea break.        Venue Coordinator Paula Poon
First session: Topic for discussion prepared and presented    readingpp@hotmail.com
by a volunteer. Second Session: Current Affairs, no subject
                                                              TUESDAYS IN THE CITY
taboo. A friendly, intelligent group where everyone is
encouraged to participate.                                    Every Tuesday from 1 Feb 1:30 to 3:30
Leader and Bookings: Graham Murphy                            Bookings: Vicki Moss vicki@mcglashan.com.au (preferred)
gramur@bigpond.com 9713 9730                                  0417 160 856

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Language English                                                History
1. Making the Macquarie Dictionary                              10. Nobel Prize: Part 2
1 Feb                                                           14 Jun
Share the excitement created by writing and publishing          In this session we look at some of the stories behind the
Australia’s very own dictionary. Not without controversy,       winners of the Nobel prizes.
the Macquarie settled our place in the panoply of English.      Presenter: Penny Bishop
Presenter: Pat Manser
                                                                Science and Technology Nature
Art Appreciation                                                11. Southern Auroras and Northern Lights
2. In Conversation with Art                                     21 Jun
8 Feb                                                           Discover what causes auroras, why they are seen at certain
Participants will jointly explore three diverse works of art.   locations and times, and hear some myths that have been
We will use a series of six guided and unguided techniques      passed down through the ages.
to aid discovery and exploration.                               Presenter: Vicki Moss
Presenter: Ann Sutherland
                                                                Science and Technology Nature
Art Sculpture                                                   12. Mechanisation takes Command
3. Sculpture on the Streets of Sydney
                                                                28 Jun
29 Mar                                                          Mechanisation inventions have taken over our lives
A slideshow will acquaint members with many of Sydney’s
                                                                 since antiquity. Hear about how human movement has
outdoor sculptures and decorations that tell us about the
                                                                gradually improved efficiency – from making bread to
places where we live, work and visit.
                                                                modern robotic factories.
Presenter: Ann Sutherland
                                                                Presenter: David Malone
Cinema Actors
4. Five Irish Actors                                            Language French        Zoom till further Notice
5 Apr                                                           FRENCH FOR POST BEGINNERS (max 8)
Highlights of the lives and loves of five Irish actors past,
                                                                Every Wednesday from 2 Feb 1:30 to 3:30
present and future – Maureen O’Hara, Liam Neeson, Pierce
                                                                This course caters for beginners with basic knowledge of
Brosnan, Colin Farrell and Saiorse Ronan.
                                                                French and those with a little more language experience.
Presenter: Anne Richardson
                                                                We also enjoy some conversational grammar.
Medical Matters                                                 Leader and Bookings: Annelise Karpos
5. Mathematics in my Body                                       annelisekarpos6@gmail.com 0410 404 940
26 Apr
Mathematics has been built into our bodies without our          Art Outdoor Outings
knowledge. In addition, it helps the doctor in the diagnosis    DECONSTRUCTING CONTEMPORARY ART
of diseases. Find out how.                                      (max 25)
Presenter: Sydney Srinivas                                      Every Thursday from 3 Feb 1:30 to 3:30
Art Painting                                                    Visit contemporary art shows in Sydney galleries
6. Spiritualism in Modern Australian Art                        fortnightly. On alternate weeks, meet at City Office
10 May                                                          for evaluation of news, events, trends, theory and
The focus is on Melbourne artist Clarice Beckett, who           history of the work visited. Build a virtual art collection
painted between the wars; and like many artists influenced      and develop a personal aesthetic. Good physical
by spiritualist groups is becoming better known.                fitness required.
Presenter: Ann Sutherland                                       Leader and Bookings: Wendy Fraser
                                                                barrieandwendy@gmail.com 9569 7942
Science and Technology Nature
                                                                or 0408 711 672
7. Barangaroo Headland Park
24 May                                                          Cinema Movies
This talk will explain the design process and the technical     FILM APPRECIATION (max 20) Zoom till further Notice
difficulties that had to be overcome in building Sydney’s
largest park in over a century.                                 Alternate Mondays from 7 Feb 1:30 to 3:30
Presenter: Adrian Pilton                                        Do you enjoy contemporary cinema and sharing your ideas?
                                                                Members of this group research a film and lead the
Medical Matters                                                 discussion three to four times a year. We also look at issues,
8. Quackery- a brief history of the worst ways to cure          trends and news in the film world.
everything                                                      Leader and Bookings: Susanne de Ferranti
Thursday 2 Jun                                                  sdeferranti@ozemail.com.au 0410 603 425
The golden age of quacksalvers – an historical look at
quackery from the Middle Ages to current time and the           Writing
treatments that these medical-peddlers offered.                 CITY WRITING CLUB
Presenter: Ian Thompson
                                                                Alternate Mondays from 14 Feb 1:30 to 3:30
History                                                         Life is a collection of stories often buried away. Our
9. Nobel Prize: Part 1                                          supportive group will write short pieces that can include
7 Jun                                                           anecdotes, verse, interesting facts or precious moments and
We examine the life of Alfred Nobel who established the         memories from our lives. Ladies and gentlemen sharpen your
prestigious prizes that are awarded in a glittering ceremony    pencils and come along with me on this journey.
on his birthday, 10th December.                                 Leader and Bookings: Patricia
Presenter: Penny Bishop                                         Thornton bornbinkp@hotmail.com 0425 233 169

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Literature                                                   GLEBE LIBRARY
READING ANCIENT GREEK THEATRE Cancelled
                                                             Benledi Room
Tuesdays from 15 Feb 1:30 to 3:30                            186 Glebe Point Rd Cnr Wigram Rd
6 sessions                                                   Venue Coordinator Pauline Valentine
Participate in reading out loud Sophocles’ Oedipus the       gregory_1947@hotmail.com (preferred) 0412 595 891
King and Antigone. Along with reading we shall discuss       Languages Japanese
ancient Greek theatre, religion and society. You will need
                                                             JAPANESE
a copy of Sophocles, The Theban Plays, translation by E F
Watling, Penguin Classics. Course convener has some spare    Every Thursday from 10 Feb 10:00 to 12:00 Knowledge
copies if you cannot order in time.                          of hiragana, katakana and some kanji will be helpful. We
Leader: Craig Campbell                                       use a textbook, Japanese for Busy People II, twice per
Bookings: Vicki Moss vicki@mcglashan.com.au                  month and a few articles printed from topics of current
0417 160 856 (preferred)                                     Japanese interests.
Health                                                       Leader: Nobuyo Williams 0420 770 661
HOW TO WAKE UP YOUR EAR AND BRAIN VITALITY                   Bookings: Helen Lo artgekko@gmail.com
                                                             0434 122 366
Thursday 10 Mar 1:30 to 3:30
Understand how our lives can be enhanced through
better ear and brain health. Sound therapy can improve
ear function and brain integration, relieve tinnitus and     GLEBE: NAG’S HEAD HOTEL
enhance hearing and brain performance.
Presenter: Rafaele Joudry                                    162 St Johns Rd
Bookings: Jennifer Waldron jenniferwaldron2@gmail.com        Venue Coordinator Jan Macindoe
(preferred) 0417 131 772                                     jnmacindoe@gmail.com 0424 537 557
Crosswords                                                   Book Groups
CRACKING CRPYTIC CROSSWORDS (max10)                          FIRST FRIDAY BOOK GROUP (max 12)
Fridays from 22 April 1:30 to 3:30                           First Friday of Every month from 4 Feb 11:00 to 1:00
4 sessions                                                   Favourite books are chosen by members for discussion
Get into the mind of cryptic crossword compilers and learn   by the group. Venue and starting time may vary,
how to solve their devious clues. Have fun while keeping     depending on Covid restrictions.
your brain active.                                           Leader and Bookings: Jan Macindoe
Leader and Bookings: Ron Shapiro rmbjs@iinet.net.au          jnmacindoe@gmail.com 0424 537 557
(preferred) 4225 0270
History
INDIA: ITS JOURNEY FROM AN ANCIENT
CIVILISATION TO MODERN POLITICAL STATE
                                                             GLEBE: THE OLD
Thursday from 5 May 1:30 to 3:30                             TOWN HALL
Part 1: 5 May, Part 2: 19 May                                160 St Johns Rd
India experienced and absorbed ideas, beliefs and            Venue Coordinator Pauline Valentine
practices of many invading aliens while contributing         gregory_1947@hotmail.com (preferred) 0412 595 891
significantly to world knowledge. We examine its cultural
and historical landscape.                                    Art Drawing
Leader: Jhala Himanshu                                       DRAWING (max 12)
Bookings: Vicki Moss vicki@mcglashan.com.au (preferred)      Alternate Thursdays from 10 Feb 10:00 to 12:00
0417 160 856                                                 We use black and white (charcoal, pencil, ink) with some
                                                             other media, such as Conté. The basics are covered,
                                                             including tone, perspective and composition. Students are
DRUMMOYNE COMMUNITY                                          encouraged to suggest topics. Only an interest in drawing
                                                             is required.
CENTRE                                                       Leader and Bookings: Neville Bendall 9660 1873
10 Crometrowe St Parking nearby, bus stop nearby             Music Ukulele
Venue Coordinator Anne Hall annenhall@gmail.com              STRUMMIN’ TOGETHER AGAIN
(preferred) 0419 017 364
                                                             Alternate Thursdays from 10 Feb 2:00 to 3:30
Languages Italian
                                                             We have a ball, singing and strumming our ukuleles
ITALIAN CONVERSATION (max 10)                                and exploring diverse aspects of music. Learning an
Every Monday from 7 Feb 2:00 to 3:15                         instrument is a challenge, but so beneficial for memory,
except school holidays                                       concentration, finger dexterity and more! Familiarity with
Basic knowledge required as class will be conducted in       basic open chords is assumed.
Italian. Emphasis on speaking.                               Leader: Trevor and John
Leader and Bookings: Lori Banham                             Bookings: Pauline Valentine
lori.b@bigpond.com 0409 814 127                              gregory_1947@hotmail.com 0412 595 891

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GLEBE: TOXTETH HOTEL                                           Transport
                                                               6. Exploring Electric Transport
Fireside Lounge Ground Floor                                   11 Mar
345 Glebe Point Rd Parking nearby                              This session covers: 1. Why go electric? 2. How and where
Venue Coordinator Michael Holland mhol1234@gmail.com           of electric charging? 3. What are the options for your next
Philosophy                                                     electric car or ute?
PHILOSOPHY IN THE PUB (max 10)                                 Presenter: Mary Hendricks

Alternate Tuesdays from 1 Feb 3:00 to 5:00                     History
Topics from a wide range of political and cultural themes      7. Danger Was My Business
are examined from a philosophic perspective. Discussion        18 Mar
aims to promote differing worldviews and challenge belief      Critical incidents attended by Gary include the Christmas
systems. Members are expected to participate in internet/      Day hotel fire in Kings Cross, Granville train disaster and
web research, questioning and facilitating.                    the Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand.
Leader and Bookings: Michael Holland mhol1234@gmail.com        Presenter: Gary Raymond
                                                               History
                                                               8. The 1960s. Was this an Historical Faultline?
                                                               25 Mar
LEICHHARDT LIBRARY                                             This will be a discussion involving group memory, because
Forum Piazza Level 23 Norton St                                most of us have experienced this period.
Venue Coordinator Anne Hall annenhall@gmail.com                Presenter: Frank Wilson
(preferred) 0419 017 364                                       History Ancient
FRIDAY MORNINGS AT THE LIBRARY (max 20)                        9. Nefertiti/Akhenaten and some Ancient
                                                               Egyptian Mysteries
Every Friday from 4 Feb 10:30 to 12:30                         1 Apr
Interesting talks covering various topics.                     We explore the relationship between Nefertiti, Tutankhamen
Bookings: Janice Millard rjmillard5@icloud.com 0419 203 361    and Akhenaten; Learn of an ancient city at Luxor. Why a new
Maritime                                                       religion? Why a new city named Akhenaten?
1. Remarkable Women in the Age of Sail: 1600 to 1900           Presenter: Glennise West
4 Feb                                                          Ethics
We discuss fifteen women, some who masqueraded as              10. Ethics
men, and went to sea: sailors, sea captains, marines,          8 Apr
botanists, stewards, soldiers, shipwrights/shipbuilders and    What’s it all about Alfie? Where do ethics come from?
travel writers.                                                What about the law?
Presenter: Gavin Crawford                                      Presenter: Brian Bailey
History Australia
                                                               Transport
2. The Tasman Map
                                                               11. Mankind’s Challenge with the Tyranny of Distance
11 Feb
                                                               22 Apr
The first map of Australia (1606-1644) shows a recognisable
                                                               Air; Water; Land; a brief history of flying, water travel
outline that was not to change until James Cook charted
                                                               and motor vehicles.
the east coast in 1770.
                                                               Presenter: David Malone
Presenter: Ian Burnett
                                                               Geology
History Australia
3. Remarkable Colonial Women You Have Probably                 12. Grain of Sand
Never Heard Of                                                 29 Apr
18 Feb                                                         We look at beach and desert sand and how it has
Beautiful images accompany Jessica’s talk, inspiring us        transformed our world, including the hidden social
with true stories of three remarkable women from Sydney’s      and environmental costs of sand mining.
early colonial days. Fascinating discoveries she made when     Presenter: Ian Thompson
writing her book ‘Esther’.                                     Economics Investment
Presenter: Jessica North                                       13. From Self to Our Shared Humanity
Psychology                                                     6 May
4. Psychology: Some Key Concepts                               Global economics – based on self-interest – has failed,
25 Feb                                                         producing massive inequality and environmental danger.
Who is the real father of psychology? What is the difference   Stephen reviews, then presents the humanity-based
between psychology and psychiatry? Details of IQ tests,        alternative for the future.
personality tests, psychosis, neurosis and psychotherapy.      Presenter: Stephen Hill
Presenter: Reinhard Ronnebeck                                  Science and Technology
Maritime                                                       14. The Three Industrial Revolutions and The
5. Women Pirates: Sea Bitches versus Sea Dogs                  Impending Fourth
4 Mar                                                          13 May
We look at fifteen women pirates, of many nationalities,       1st: Engineering: machine age; steam power. 2nd:
who operated between 480BC and the mid-1800s. Some             Scientific: electricity; germ theory; synthetic fertilizers
commanded single ships, others fleets of pirate ships.         and the structure of DNA.
Presenter: Gavin Crawford                                      Presenter: Don Napper

                                                                                                                             19
Science and Technology                                          REVESBY COMMUNITY HALL
15. The Three Industrial Revolutions and The
Impending Fourth                                                Macarthur Ave
20 May                                                          Venue Coordinator Joy Pegler peglerjm@bigpond.com
3rd: Digital Age in which we all live today. 4th: Artificial    9771 6185
Intelligence, quantum computing, personalised medicine,         Tai Chi
and the hydrogen economy.
                                                                TAI CHI (max 20)
Presenter: Don Napper
                                                                Every Thursday from 3 Feb 9:30 to 11:00
Cinema Actors
                                                                except school holidays
16. Grumpy Old Matthau
                                                                For tai chi novices as well as for more experienced
27 May
                                                                practitioners. The aim is for all participants to progress from
The life and film career of Walter Matthau, the rumpled,
                                                                6 to 24 tai chi forms.
crumpled master of crotchety comedy, with accompanying
                                                                Leader and Bookings: Christine Chew
illustrations, interviews and film clips.
Presenter: Nora Hinchen                                         chrischew@optusnet.com.au (preferred) 0413 149 938

Art Appreciation
17. The Importance of the Visual Arts in Our Lives
3 Jun                                                           REVESBY WORKERS CLUB
Artist and Lecturer, Wendy Fraser, provides insight into a
very human need, especially throughout lockdowns.               20 Brett St Parking onsite
Presenter: Wendy Fraser                                         Venue Coordinator Joy Pegler
                                                                peglerjm@bigpond.com 9771 6185
Medical Matters
18. Frontiers of Medical Imaging                                Cinema Movies
10 Jun                                                          FILM DISCUSSION GROUP (max 10)
X-rays, CT (computer tomography), MRI (magnetic                 Fourth Tuesday of Every month from 22 Feb
resonance imaging), nuclear medicine, PET (positron             10:00 to 12:00
emission tomography). Speaker was involved in important
                                                                Members undertake to view up to three group-selected
developments for medical ultrasound, in Sydney.
                                                                films screening during the coming month. At every
Presenter: Laurie Wilson
                                                                meeting, a volunteer introduces one of the selected films,
Science and Technology                                          followed by group discussion.
19. A Brief History of Gold                                     Leader and Bookings: Robyn Deane
17 Jun                                                          rdeanee@optusnet.com 9726 4279
They say gold is where you find it, but how did it get there?
And anyway, how do you find it?
Presenter: Gary Lowder
Science and Technology
                                                                ROZELLE: HANNAFORD
20. Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes, Earthquakes                     CENTRE
and Climate
                                                                608 Darling St Cnr Nelson St
24 Jun
                                                                Wheelchair access
These phenomena are the most visible evidence that
                                                                Venue Coordinator Jennifer Waldron
we live on a dynamic Earth, constantly creating,
                                                                jenniferwaldron2@gmail.com (preferred) 8753 0521
destroying and renewing.
Presenter: Gary Lowder                                          Discussion Groups Literature History Philosophy
                                                                DISCUSSION GROUP (max 12)
                                                                Every Monday from 31 Jan 10:30 to 12:30
LEICHHARDT: MARKET                                              Focusing on historical events, philosophy, science and the
                                                                arts. Every member is given the opportunity to decide on
PLACE COMMUNITY ROOM                                            and present the topic for discussion.
1/122-138 Flood St Leichhardt                                   Leader and Bookings: Barry Bidwell
Venue Coordinator Jennifer Waldron                              barry_bidwell@yahoo.com.au 0408 607 434
jenniferwaldron2@gmail.com (preferred) 8753 0521                Language French
Current Affairs    CANCELED                                     FRENCH INTERMEDIATE (max 8)
DISCUSSION GROUP TOPICAL ISSUES (max 8)                         Every Tuesday from 1 Feb 10:00 to 11:30
Alternate Wednesdays from 9 Feb 10:30 to 12:30                  A reasonable knowledge of French grammar, vocabulary
Are you interested in the state of the world? Come              and pronunciation is assumed. Reading, writing, listening
join a welcoming and lively group to discuss local and          and speaking activities are used to consolidate and extend
global issues, including social, political, economic and        that knowledge and skill. There will be some formal
environmental concerns.                                         grammar and a few laughs along the way.
Leader and Bookings: Vivien Wolff vivw447@gmail.com             Leader and Bookings: Alan Rodrick
0419 630 678                                                    alan.rodrick@gmail.com9819 6579

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