U3A Mornington Inc. 2021 Courses - Updated 28 December 2020

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U3A Mornington Inc.

                                 2021 Courses

                       Updated 28 December 2020

PLEASE NOTE:
Courses listed in this booklet are correct at time of printing.
Information is constantly updated as changes occur.
The most accurate information will always be available on the website:
www.u3amornington.org.au

U3A Mornington Inc. Contact Details
PO Box 614 Mornington Victoria 3931
Currawong Community Centre
5-17 Currawong St Mornington, VIC, 3931
Phone: 0467 781 108
General Email contact: office@u3amornington.org.au
Courses Email contact: classes@u3amornington.org.au
Web: https://www.u3amornington.org.au
Courses Calendar from 01/02/2021 to 26/11/2021

Course information
Courses listed represent courses that will be offered via Zoom, Skype, email,
outdoors and off campus.
Courses offered via Zoom are listed with ZM at the beginning of the title.
Some of these courses will return to face-to-face when practicable, some will be
offered via Zoom for the whole year and this is noted in the course description.
This means that it will be much easier for you to gain a place in some of our
popular courses.
If your favourite course is not offered in Term 1, please be patient. Some tutors are
waiting for a return to face-to-face classes later in the year before they offer their
courses. We will keep you informed of developments.

Important dates
20 January (from 10.00 am) you may enrol in up to 2 courses, including not more
than ONE Modern Language (French, German, Italian, or Spanish), plus any
Volunteer courses.

25 January (from 10.00 am) all course restrictions are lifted, and you can enrol
wherever there are places available.

1 February Classes commence

All enrolment and payment will be on-line. If you can assist a U3AM friend, please
do so.
Courses Calendar from 01/02/2021 to 26/11/2021

Table of Contents
  Art - Practical ............................................................................................................................... 4
  Classical Languages & Culture ........................................................................................ 5
  Apple & PC ................................................................................................................................... 5
  Craft .................................................................................................................................................. 7
  Discussion/History/Philosophy ......................................................................................... 8
  Exercise & Fitness - Indoor................................................................................................. 9
  Film Appreciation & Discussion ..................................................................................... 10
  Wine and Food Appreciation ........................................................................................... 10
  Games, Crosswords & Trivia ........................................................................................... 11
  Modern Languages & Culture ......................................................................................... 12
  Health, Nutrition, Meditation & Mindfulness............................................................ 14
  English Language & Literature ....................................................................................... 16
  Tai Chi, Ballroom & Fan Dancing.................................................................................. 18
  Instrumental Music, Choir & Singing ........................................................................... 19
  Outdoor Exercise & Activities .......................................................................................... 20
  Performing Arts Appreciation........................................................................................... 22
  Photography............................................................................................................................... 22
  Social Activities & Events .................................................................................................. 23
  Speakers and Talks............................................................................................................... 24
  For use with Test Courses only........................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
  Volunteering Opportunities ............................................................................................... 24
  Yoga................................................................................................................................................ 25

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Art - Practical
21ART01: ZM Watercolour for Beginners                                                             Type: Long Course
Dates: 04/02/2021 - 25/11/2021                                   Frequency: Weekly Course, Thu 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                     Tutor: Jan Oliver
Excludes school holidays. This is an introductory tutored class for those who have not used watercolour before or
would like a revision. It will utilise Zoom for first term and possibly outside work, with regulations permitting. Various
techniques will be introduced to develop skills in mixing and using paint, using different brushes, papers and tools,
including plastic Yupo, salt, masking fluid, pen and wash, and charcoal so students can produce landscapes, still life
and flower paintings, while avoiding 'mud' or boredom. We have lots of fun in a supportive environment. A list of
materials is available from the U3AM website (www.u3amornington.com.au/courses/course-resources/).

21ART02: ZM Watercolour - Intermediate                                                            Type: Long Course
Dates: 03/02/2021 - 24/11/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Wed 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                     Tutor: Jan Oliver
Excludes school holidays. This large class will use Zoom plus email for the first term 2021 and we may be able to
meet in the Hall if regulations permit. Advanced students will be encouraged to share their techniques with the class.
Members must have completed Watercolour for Beginners or Intermediate so you can apply basic techniques, mix
colours and have appropriate watercolour equipment to build on techniques and methods used previously. Includes
outside painting, weather and regulations permitting. Course covers abstract, landscape, cartoons and portraiture
and comparison of Australian and overseas artists. It may include experimental use of different papers such as rice
and banana, canvas and boards with watercolour paints, pencils, charcoal and pen and includes some acrylic and
multimedia work. A list of material is available from the U3AM website (www.u3amornington.com.au/courses/course-
resources/). All members will be waitlisted for this course
    As there is no Advanced Watercolour class in 2021, advanced students are welcome to join this group and assist
in tutoring. 35 When F2F, venue changes to Hall, max may remain TBA

21ART03: ZM Mixed Media-SELF HELP Zoom                                                            Type: Long Course
Dates: 05/02/2021 - 26/11/2021                                     Frequency: Weekly Course, Fri 10:30 - 12:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                          Tutor: Maryanne MacPhee
Includes school holidays. This course provides great interaction between artists using any medium except oils. No
tuition but lots of help and encouragement is given if wanted.

21ART05: ZM Basic Drawing                                                                         Type: Short Course
Dates: 03/02/2021 - 23/06/2021                                    Frequency: Weekly Course, Wed 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                          Tutor: Maryanne MacPhee
Excludes school holidays. Oh, so you would love to be able to draw but think you can't? I have heard that so often,
but I know that all it takes is for you to want to do it. We meet as a group of learners and have fun seeing how well
we can learn to try: life drawing, natural forms (flowers, trees, etc.), perspective, composition - and with a group of
lovely people!
  Requirements: A4 spiral bound book, (good cartridge paper), Stanley knife, Ruler, Eraser, Pencils-
H,H,F,HB,B,2B,4B,6B. 50 F2F Art 25

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Classical Languages & Culture
21CLS01: Foundations of Western Civilisation                                                Type: Long Course
Dates: 03/02/2021 - 17/11/2021                       Frequency: First and third weeks, Wed 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Email delivery                                                                   Tutor: Michael Small
Includes school holidays. Offered by email in Term 1. This is an introductory program looking at the events and
ideas that have shaped the world in which we live. The program refers to "Underpinnings of Western Culture" viz.
the Judaic Tradition; Ancient Greek Philosophy, Language and Culture; and Roman Traditions and Culture. A range
of other areas follow viz. theology and religion; great works of western music; rise of western science; political
literature and philosophy; modern economic theory; great works of western art and architecture; age of reason;
revolution and rights; Anglo-American democracies; the novel; and the Augustan Age of English Literature. The
approach will be round table/discussion. The course will be offered by email until Face to Face classes resume.

Apple & PC
21COM01: ZM Zoom Refresher                                                                           Type: 1 day
Dates: 03/02/2021 - 03/02/2021                                Frequency: 1 Day Course, Wed 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                              Tutor: Russ Incoll
Forgotten all you knew about Zoom over the break? This course will refresh you on Zoom basics and highlight a few
new features. Questions such as "My menu keeps disappearing, how can I stop that?"; "How can I change my
displayed name?"; "How can I stop my name changing each time I join a meeting?"' "How can I change the Zoom
view on my tablet?"; "How can I keep the speaker on screen all the time?"; "How can I show my photos to my
family?" and many more issues will be covered. Come to the course prepared with the features of Zoom about which
you would like to learn, and/or the problems you are experiencing and need a solution. The course will cover the
basics of Zoom plus sharing content, such as photos, and starting and running your own meeting. To get the most
from this course and in using Zoom, you should have the Zoom app installed on the device you will use for your
Zoom meetings. If you haven't installed Zoom and would like assistance, please email the tutor at
russ.incoll@gmail.com for instructions and assistance if needed.

21COM02: ZM Photo Filing & Editing on a PC                                                  Type: Short Course
Dates: 16/03/2021 - 30/03/2021                                 Frequency: Weekly Course, Tue 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                            Tutor: Peter Norton
FastStone Image Viewer is free download software for windows 7, 8, 10 operating systems on your computer. Plain,
no fuss, software that is VERY EASY TO USE: • Downloading photos from a camera/card reader to your computer's
hard drive • Editing photos to enhance them • Sending copies of photos by email and resizing them to a reasonable
size • Viewing files in a slideshow on your computer

21COM03: ZM Cloud Storage                                                                            Type: 1 day
Dates: 15/02/2021 - 15/02/2021                                Frequency: 1 Day Course, Mon 10:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                         Tutor: Rosalie Arnold
This is a Zoom video conferencing course. Participants must have a device (phone, tablet, or computer with
Windows 10) with microphone & camera and good WiFi connection. What is Cloud Storage? Do I need it? Do I
already have it? Explore the benefits and pitfalls of Cloud Storage, One Drive, Google Drive, and iCloud.

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21COM04: ZM Photobook Basics                                                                           Type: 1 day
Dates: 22/02/2021 - 22/02/2021                                  Frequency: 1 Day Course, Mon 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                           Tutor: Rosalie Arnold
The program is for those who have never made a Photobook before and wish to learn. The steps are relatively
simple and the price for Photobooks is now quite reasonable. You will be able to make books of your travels,
celebrations, family memories and special events. The coffee table style books capture those special times for future
browsing. The tutor will contact participants before the program, with instructions, so they are able to download for
free the required computer software.
  Must have a reasonable level of computer competency. 6 Annex

21COM05: ZM Tidying up your Computer                                                                   Type: 1 day
Dates: 09/03/2021 - 09/03/2021                                    Frequency: 1 Day Course, Tue 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                              Tutor: Peter Norton
When did you last clean up the data in your Desktop PC? The ONE DAY course will introduce you to clean-up
routines for: Hard Drive data - Internet Files - Emails - System updates - Unused software/Apps - PC Hardware. The
result should be that your PC will run a little faster and accessing data should be quicker.
   The course is designed for Members with limited knowledge of the Microsoft Windows software and MS Office
products. 8 F2F Annex, max unchanged at 8

21COM06: ZM Tidying up your Computer                                                                   Type: 1 day
Dates: 04/05/2021 - 04/05/2021                                    Frequency: 1 Day Course, Tue 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                              Tutor: Peter Norton
When did you last clean up the data in your Desktop PC? The ONE DAY course will introduce you to clean-up
routines for: Hard Drive data - Internet Files - Emails - System updates; Unused software/Apps - PC Hardware. The
result should be that your PC will run a little faster and accessing data should be quicker.
   The course is designed for Members with limited knowledge of the Microsoft Windows software and MS Office
products. 8 F2F Annex, max unchanged at 8

21COM07: ZM Tidying up your Computer                                                                   Type: 1 day
Dates: 06/07/2021 - 06/07/2021                                    Frequency: 1 Day Course, Tue 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                              Tutor: Peter Norton
When did you last clean up the data in your Desktop PC? The ONE DAY course will introduce you to clean-up
routines for: Hard Drive data - Internet Files - Emails - System updates; Unused software/Apps - PC Hardware The
result should be that your PC will run a little faster and accessing data should be quicker
   The course is designed for Members with limited knowledge of the Microsoft Windows software and MS Office
products. 8 F2F Annex, max unchanged at 8

21COM10: ZM Photo Filing & Editing on a PC                                                    Type: Short Course
Dates: 09/11/2021 - 23/11/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Tue 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                              Tutor: Peter Norton
FastStone Image Viewer is free download software for windows 7, 8, 10 operating systems on your computer.
Plain, no fuss, software that is VERY EASY TO USE: • Downloading photos from a camera/card reader to your
computer's hard drive • Editing photos to enhance them • Sending copies of photos by email and resizing them to a
reasonable size • Viewing files in a slideshow on your computer

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21COM11: ZM Explore the Internet                                                               Type: Short Course
Dates: 03/08/2021 - 24/08/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Tue 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                               Tutor: Peter Norton
We will look at Browsers Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari and Search Engines Google, Bing. Students must
be confident, experienced computer users and connected to the Internet. Expand your horizons beyond E-mail,
Word documents & basic Google searches. Find out how to play music & videos; buy and sell anything; book travel
arrangements; use the ABCs iView; tour the world with Google Earth; use online banking and bill payment systems;
phone friends and family over the Internet. This is a fast paced course designed to give you a glimpse of what is
possible using your PC or iPad/Tablet. The content will be mainly demonstrated during class time with students
expected to practise at home.
  Suitable for Apple and PC users. 8 F2F venue is Annex, max is unchanged at 8

Craft
21CRF01: ZM Arts & Crafts                                                                      Type: Long Course
Dates: 05/02/2021 - 26/11/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Fri 13:30 - 15:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                      Tutor: Margaret Thompson
Includes school holidays. This is an inclusive group of Art and Craft enthusiasts. We offer: Weekly Zoom meetings.
Regular informative Tutorials on a variety of Art & Craft projects presented as YouTube Video or Live demonstration.
Work on your own individual projects or partake in the offered tutorial whilst at the Zoom meeting. We encourage
skill sharing and are always open to new ideas! Not a Zoom User? No problem. All class notes and video links will
be emailed out to class participants. Class members also have access to a 'Private' Facebook Group where you can
upload images of your work and chat with fellow classmates.

21CRF02: ZM Floral Art                                                                         Type: Long Course
Dates: 05/02/2021 - 26/11/2021                                  Frequency: 2 Week Course, Fri 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                  Tutor: Zak Steyn
Includes school holidays. Classes held fortnightly. Learn how to develop your artistry with flowers with structured
lessons and challenges. Course outline - https://www.flowersbyzak.com/flower-club Cost per Zoom fortnightly
session - Free (You buy your own flowers and use your own materials) Paid sessions in Art room (when available) -
$48 - Everything you need to create the challenge supplied or Order the kit - $48 which includes all materials as well
as flowers needed to complete a flower arranging challenge with - delivered to your home or as a gift to friends and
family. Free delivery 18km radius Mornington. Then $10 per address. All club members need to register with my
existing flower club online. We are a Facebook based club and communicate via messenger, phone 0458 988 744,
email: flowersbyzak@gmail.com or visit my website for more information: www.flowersbyzak.com

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Discussion/History/Philosophy
21DIS01: ZM TED Talks                                                                          Type: Long Course
Dates: 10/02/2021 - 24/11/2021                   Frequency: Second and Fourth weeks, Wed 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                Tutor: Marg Lester
Excludes school holidays. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. TED Talks is a series of TV talks spreading ideas
and messages from experts in their fields. Topics can include environment, social issues, life, science, health or
whatever the class decides. A class discussion follows. It is expected that class members will research for inclusion.

21DIS02: Current Affairs-Behind the Scenes-email                                               Type: Long Course
Dates: 10/02/2021 - 24/11/2021                   Frequency: Second and Fourth weeks, Wed 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Email delivery                                                                     Tutor: Michael Small
Including school holidays. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. This course is designed for people who want to
increase their understanding of matters of national and international significance. Participants will be expected to
undertake some preliminary research/reading for themselves for the topic under discussion. This course is suitable
for people who enjoy thinking, discussing and understanding the world in which we live. As a guide to leading a
discussion, five key ideas/dot points should be regarded as a minimum. Discussion should be based on logic, facts
and analysis. N.B. Discussions should be non-political
  The course will be offered via email until face to face classes resume. 20 F2F MR1-2, 20

21DIS03: ZM Armchair Travel                                                                    Type: Long Course
Dates: 23/02/2021 - 23/11/2021                                          Frequency: Monthly, Tue 14:30 - 16:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                Tutor: Barbara Lee
Includes school holidays. 4th Tuesday of each month. Armchair Travel provides an opportunity for you to enjoy
COVID-safe travel to countries and share experiences in a relaxed environment - without costs and security checks!
Places we have visited include Portugal, Malta, Greece, the Caribbean, and other exciting and interesting places as
we share travel experiences in many varied locations. The program for 2021 will be advised in February and we
hope it will prove interesting and include somewhere on your bucket list. Participants are encouraged to share their
travel experiences This course will be offered via Zoom for all of 2021.

21DIS04: ZM First Australians                                                                  Type: Short Course
Dates: 05/02/2021 - 30/04/2021                                    Frequency: Weekly Course, Fri 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                      Tutor: Di Bell
Includes school holidays. 60,000+ years of Aboriginal history condensed into twelve weeks. This course will use
video, audio and robust but informed discussion. Please read 'Dark Emu' by Bruce Pascoe in readiness for our
second session on 12 Feb.

21DIS05: ZM Geopolitics-Scarcity, Gluttony&Waste                                               Type: Short Course
Dates: 05/02/2021 - 26/03/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Fri 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                        Tutor: Richard Trembath
Overcrowded cities; climate change; mountains of rubbish; depletion of oil gas and other mineral reserves; rising
energy costs; running out of water. How did we get into this state? Can we get out of it? This is an updated version
of the course that was stopped by COVID after 5 sessions in 2020. In 2021 new students should start in week one,
but students who did this course in 2020 should start in week five.
  Max set at 60 but tutor will accept unlimited enrolments over Zoom F2F venue Portable, max set at 40 taking
account of the portable seating capacity for discussions

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21DIS06: ZM A (selective) history of Philosophy                                                    Type: Short Course
Dates: 03/03/2021 - 23/06/2021                                   Frequency: Weekly Course, Wed 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                             Tutor: Laurance Splitter
Excludes school holidays. A sequential exploration of some of the major philosophers and philosophies from
antiquity to the 20th century. We will attempt to form a "community of inquiry" based on mutual respect, dialogue,
and the exploration of key ideas and questions. Some reading will be suggested. This course will be a more
structured version of the course offered in 2020. No background in philosophy is required.
  Course may continue in Semester 2 40 F2F venue Portable, max reduces to 28

21DIS07: ZM Explore History of Mt Martha House                                                     Type: Short Course
Dates: 15/03/2021 - 22/03/2021                                   Frequency: Weekly Course, Mon 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                    Tutor: Gill Gordon
Mount Martha House has a long and rich history since 1889. Follow the people and organisations which have owned
and used this wonderful facility. The course will be conducted either via Zoom or on-site at MM House if permitted.
The tutor will advise closer to the time.

21DIS08: That was Then                                                                             Type: Short Course
Dates: 05/07/2021 - 15/11/2021                            Frequency: First and third weeks, Mon 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Portable Classroom                                                               Tutor: Gus van der Heyde
Includes school holidays. 1st and 3rd Mondays each month. 10 new speakers - 10 new standalone history topics. A
diverse collection of illustrated History Presentations. Immerse yourself in ideas and opportunities to see our past
world in new ways through this carefully chosen series of widely different presentations.

21DIS09: ZM Discussion on current affairs                                                          Type: Long Course
Dates: 03/02/2021 - 17/11/2021                           Frequency: First and third weeks, Wed 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                 Tutor: Lindsay Coker
Includes School holidays. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month. For those interested in discussing various matters
that affect Australia, our way of life, culture and values. These include local, national and international developments
and the impact of the new. Party politics are avoided, controversy is welcomed. Everyone is invited to contribute, but
is not essential - listen and learn also has a place

Exercise & Fitness - Indoor
21EXE01: ZM Shake, Rattle and Roll-Tuesday                                                         Type: Long Course
Dates: 02/02/2021 - 23/11/2021                                     Frequency: Weekly Course, Tue 9:00 - 10:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                 Tutor: Helen Gordon
Excludes school holidays. This class promotes fun and fitness. Learn how, but also why, it is important to exercise.
The format of the class will include exercise and discussion about the business of ageing, covering a range of health
topics under the leadership of a qualified physiotherapist. The exercises will encourage coordination, flexibility,
posture, balance and strength, as well as cardio-pulmonary function. The course will be offered via Zoom for 2021
   Participants in this course, must take responsibility for performing exercise within the limits set by their doctor.
Please wear comfortable clothing, joggers or similar shoes and a mat for floor exercises. 100 no limit

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21EXE02: ZM Shake, Rattle and Roll-Thursday                                                        Type: Long Course
Dates: 04/02/2021 - 25/11/2021                                     Frequency: Weekly Course, Thu 9:00 - 10:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                 Tutor: Helen Gordon
Excludes school holidays. This class promotes fun and fitness. Learn how, but also why, it is important to exercise.
The format of the class will include exercise and discussion about the business of ageing, covering a range of health
topics under the leadership of a qualified physiotherapist. The exercises will encourage coordination, flexibility,
posture, balance and strength, as well as cardio-pulmonary function. The course will be offered via Zoom for 2021
   Participants in this course, must take responsibility for performing exercise within the limits set by their doctor.
Please wear comfortable clothing, joggers or similar shoes and a mat for floor exercises. 100 - no limit

Film Appreciation & Discussion
21FIL01: ZM Film Buffs                                                                             Type: Long Course
Dates: 11/02/2021 - 11/11/2021                                            Frequency: Monthly, Thu 14:00 - 17:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                        Tutor: Di Lewis
Includes school holidays. 2nd Thursday of each month. Members will watch a film or films on SBS or Kanopy or
similar for discussion on Zoom at our monthly meeting. The films will be art house films that include both foreign
language (subtitled) and English language films. Some of the films have themes that may be confronting.

21FIL02: ZM The Flicks                                                                             Type: Long Course
Dates: 04/02/2021 - 04/11/2021                                            Frequency: Monthly, Thu 17:00 - 18:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                  Tutor: John Beaney
Includes school holidays. 1st Thursday of the month. Every now and then, a director blends the talents of writers,
scenic designers, photographers, actors and composers with the highly technical process of film making and creates
a true work of art. The film, usually controversial, receives accolades and, sometimes, notoriety. Each month we will
watch such a film in our own time and then discuss whether it deserves its reputation and why. Please be aware that
these films may be challenging. This course will be offered on Zoom all year

21FIL03: What's streaming?                                                                                   Type: 1 day
Dates: 10/02/2021 - 10/02/2021                                     Frequency: 1 Day Course, Wed 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Location in Course description                                                                Tutor: Di Lewis
ABC iView, SBS on Demand, Netflix, Stan, Foxtel … the list goes on. There is so much choice and yet it’s hard to
find the pearls among the dross. If you have something to recommend, join us to chat about a film or series that is
currently streaming either free to air or on a paid platform. We only want to hear about programs of true excellence -
in English or foreign language. We will meet in a local cafe for a coffee or glass of wine, while we chat. Venue TBA
NB This assumes that you already know how to stream.

Wine and Food Appreciation
21FOD01: ZM Fabulous Foodies                                                                       Type: Long Course
Dates: 10/02/2021 - 24/11/2021                                            Frequency: Monthly, Wed 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                    Tutor: Anne Bould
Includes school holidays. Wednesday weeks 2&4. This is a course for men and women who appreciate interesting
and good food. This is a self-help group facilitated by Anne & Myra. The idea is to draw on the group's own
experiences and involves sharing information on different foods and cooking techniques, sampling food, and sharing
recipes. Some weeks we hope to be visiting other food related venues. The first meeting will be a get-to-know-you
session and a planning session. Bring along ideas of what you would like to discuss and learn about and food
places you would like to visit. It's all about sharing our foodie obsessions.

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21FOD02: Wine & Cheese Appreciation                                                              Type: Long Course
Dates: 26/02/2021 - 26/11/2021                                            Frequency: Monthly, Fri 16:00 - 18:00
Location: Location in Course description                                                     Tutor: Brian van Twest
Includes school holidays. This course will run on the last Friday of each month, February to November. Develop your
appreciation of wine and cheese in a social and fun environment. It is not for those seeking a degree in Viticulture or
Cheese-making! Participants will sample 3 different whites and 3 different reds, including a variety of cheeses and
other nibbles on each occasion. These will be chosen by the course 'sommelier', who will approach, on a rotational
basis, 6 participants to provide the selected wines with other nominated members providing cheeses, etc., at their
cost. There will also be occasional trips to wineries, local and further afield. For further details, please see website:
Courses/Resources for Courses

Games, Crosswords & Trivia
21GAM01: ZM Cryptic C/words - Beginners Plus Prac                                                Type: Long Course
Dates: 10/02/2021 - 24/11/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Wed 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                   Tutor: Russ Incoll
Includes school holidays. This course is not for beginners. Zoom course all year. It is for people with some
knowledge of cryptic crosswords who want to hone their skills. Each week two cryptic crosswords will be emailed to
class members together with a hint sheet to help if needed. Class members will try to solve these two crosswords.
The class session will discuss and explain the clues that were difficult or that were hard to understand. Solving
cryptic crosswords is a wonderful pastime and it is good for your brain. Looking at words in new ways to find
alternative meanings helps to develop parts of the brain that you may not use so often, boosting brain power and
memory. Plus, you get a real buzz when you find the solution to a really hard clue. Even if you have to look up the
answer, you still get pleasure from appreciating the skill and reasoning of the setter, as well as learning for next
time.
   The course will further prepare you to start solving cryptic crosswords on your own or prepare you for the Cryptic
Crossword Intermediate course. You will need to have completed the Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners, or have a
working knowledge of the main classes of cryptic clues. The course may be interrupted for a couple of months, if we
are allowed to travel, as the tutor has holidays planned. 20

21GAM02: ZM Cryptic Crosswords Intermediate                                                      Type: Long Course
Dates: 08/02/2021 - 22/11/2021                    Frequency: Second and Fourth weeks, Mon 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                   Tutor: Jo Fortune
Includes school holidays as advised. 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Experience in solving cryptic crosswords
is required for this course. The aim of Cryptic Crosswords is to unravel the seemingly incomprehensible clues of the
compiler(s). There are ground rules which assist in finding answers to the clues. This course is for people who have
previously done Cryptic Crosswords Beginners or those with experience in Cryptic Crosswords.
  TA New students wishing to join class must discuss with tutor after first 6 weeks 13 F2F:13 MR3

21GAM03: ZM Cryptic Crosswords Experienced                                                       Type: Long Course
Dates: 10/02/2021 - 24/11/2021                    Frequency: Second and Fourth weeks, Wed 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                         Tutor: Georgina Simmons
Includes school holidays. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. This course is for members who have been doing
Cryptic Crosswords for 3 or more years.

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21GAM04: ZM Cryptic Crosswords - Beginners                                                       Type: Short Course
Dates: 02/02/2021 - 23/03/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Tue 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                   Tutor: Russ Incoll
This course will be offered via Zoom. Cryptic crosswords are a wonderful pastime, and it is good for your brain.
Looking at words in new ways to find alternative meanings helps to develop parts of the brain that you may not use
so often, boosting brainpower and memory. Plus you get a real buzz when you find the solution to a really hard clue.
Even if you have to look up the answer, you still get pleasure from appreciating the skill and reasoning of the setter,
as well as learning for next time. This 8-week course will introduce members to the art of solving cryptic crosswords,
learning the basics of completing cryptic crosswords. We will learn about the more common cryptic clue types and
work through examples, from anagrams to containers, homophones to reversals, alterations to puns. Types of clues
will be explained and then examples solved. If time permits we will work together to solve complete cryptic
crosswords. This course will prepare you to start solving cryptic crosswords on your own or prepare you for the
Cryptic Crossword Intermediate Course.
   You do not need to have any experience in solving cryptic crosswords, but some experience in solving
conventional crosswords is desirable. There will be a reasonable amount of reference material that will be supplied
in soft copy for participants, Some of which will need to be printed out, plus crosswords that will be used for practice
to print out. 20, F2F 14

21GAM05: ZM Sudoku for beginners                                                                 Type: Short Course
Dates: 12/02/2021 - 25/06/2021                      Frequency: Second and Fourth weeks, Fri 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                              Tutor: Jackie Hartnell
Excludes school holidays. For beginners, starting with easy sudoku and progressing to harder ones as students gain
familiarity.
  Students to purchase copy of Sudoku book from tutor - cost $4.00. Pencil and eraser will also be required. 20
F2F 20, Music

Modern Languages & Culture
21LAFR01: Bienvenue                                                                              Type: Long Course
Dates: 02/02/2021 - 23/11/2021                                    Frequency: Weekly Course, Tue 9:00 - 11:00
Location:                                                                                       Tutor: Juinie Seletto
Includes school holidays. Holidays will be advised. French! Fun! Friendship! This course is restricted to those who
studied Beginners French with this tutor in 2020. The emphasis will be on rote and repetition, grammar, vocabulary
and simple but confident conversation. All members will be waitlisted for this course

21LAFR02: ZM French for Beginners                                                                Type: Long Course
Dates: 05/02/2021 - 26/11/2021                                     Frequency: Weekly Course, Fri 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                  Tutor: Sue Renner
Excludes school holidays. Did you learn a bit of French at school but all these years later it's faded away? Would
you like to give it another go? This course assumes you have done French in the past but you've 'forgotten it all', so
there will be an entertaining mix of scripted conversations on everyday French topics, general (unscripted)
conversation, some interesting reading passages from French media as well as poetry, some classic French (pop)
songs and a bit of basic grammar as needed. All members will be waitlisted for this course
  You need to have done some previous French, either at school or at U3A (though not at too advanced a level -
we'll probably be too slow for you!). 25 F2F:20, MR1&2

21LAFR03: ZM Buy a French Cake:French Conversation                                               Type: Long Course
Dates: 01/02/2021 - 22/11/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Mon 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                       Tutor: Annick Archambault
Excludes school holidays. Did you learn a bit of French some time ago? Would you like to be able to converse with
other people, and buy a French cake, cheese, or wine?

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21LAFR04: ZM French Intermediate                                                                Type: Long Course
Dates: 04/02/2021 - 25/11/2021                                   Frequency: Weekly Course, Thu 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                            Tutor: Mary O'Connor
Includes school holidays. This course will suit 2020 French Intermediate class members and those who have a
sound understanding of French but need to refresh and expand their knowledge. Topics will include family and
relationships, travel and holidays, leisure activities, work and retirement, the environment and other matters of
interest to mature adults. Reading and translating of texts including articles, poetry, books and stories, and
conversation will take place on a weekly basis. Grammar will be revised in an informal way.
  Textbook: 'The French Experience' Book 2 (BBC) 0 (16) F2F:16, MR3

21LAFR05: Les Histoires Francaises                                                              Type: Long Course
Dates: 02/02/2021 - 23/11/2021                                 Frequency: Weekly Course, Tue 11:30 - 13:30
Location:                                                                                     Tutor: Juinie Seletto
Includes school holidays. Holidays will be advised. Because of the sequential nature of this course applicants must
have completed the previous 5 years with this tutor. A humorous look at French history, story-telling and
conversation will be the focus of this course. All members will be waitlisted for this course

21LAFR06: ZM Everyday Conversational French: Inter                                              Type: Long Course
Dates: 05/02/2021 - 26/11/2021                                   Frequency: Weekly Course, Fri 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                 Tutor: Sue Renner
Excludes school holidays. If you have previously enjoyed learning French with me - or if you are not a beginner -
then you are welcome to join this group and immerse yourself in our wide-ranging but easy-going exploration of
contemporary French life and issues via current French media articles, dipping our toes into French culture (from
literary snippets through poetry to French pop songs!) and of course practising our everyday conversation! All
members will be waitlisted for this course
  You need to have done some previous French, either at school or at U3A (though not at too advanced a level -
we'll probably be too slow for you!). 20 F2F:20, MR1&MR2

21LAFR07: Bonjour la France                                                                     Type: Long Course
Dates: 02/02/2021 - 23/11/2021                                 Frequency: Weekly Course, Tue 14:00 - 16:00
Location:                                                                                     Tutor: Juinie Seletto
Includes school holidays. Holidays will be advised. Because of the sequential nature of this course applicants must
have completed the previous 2 years with this tutor. A humorous look at French history, story-telling and
conversations will be the focus of this course. All members will be waitlisted for this course

21LAFR08: ZM French Intermediate - Self Help                                                    Type: Long Course
Dates: 01/02/2021 - 28/11/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Mon 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                            Tutor: John Goodman
Excludes school holidays. This course is suitable for the 2020 French Intermediate class members, as well as
members who have a grounding in French (say up to Year 10 level), from which to explore new and exciting
experiences - in grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension and conversation (preferably/hopefully) in French!
All members will be waitlisted for this course

21LAFR09: ZM French Advanced                                                                    Type: Long Course
Dates: 01/02/2021 - 22/11/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Mon 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                      Tutor: Annick Archambault
Excludes school holidays. For 2020 Advanced French class members or people with a good grounding in French
who want to use and practise their skills via discussion, grammar work, reading and writing. New students wishing to
join class must discuss with tutor

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21LAG01: ZM German intermediate                                                                 Type: Long Course
Dates: 05/02/2021 - 26/11/2021                                    Frequency: Weekly Course, Fri 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                        Tutor: Karen Lange-Rolls
Excludes school holidays. This course is suitable for those with exposure to German for approx. 2-4 years. It is NOT
suitable for beginners. The approach is communicative focussing on CONVERSATION to improve articulation,
fluency and comprehension. New students need to meet the tutor for an informal easy assessment.

21LAIT03: ZM Italian - Intermediate                                                             Type: Long Course
Dates: 01/02/2021 - 22/11/2021                                 Frequency: Weekly Course, Mon 11:30 - 12:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                            Tutor: Bronwyn Street
Excludes school holidays. Contemporary language and culture with an emphasis on daily living, travel and films. At
least 3 years study of Italian language advised.

Health, Nutrition, Meditation & Mindfulness
21LIF02: ZM Mind Body Spirit                                                                    Type: Long Course
Dates: 02/02/2021 - 23/11/2021                                 Frequency: Weekly Course, Tue 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                   Tutor: Val Ollive
Excludes school holidays. Discover the power of positive thinking in a calm, peaceful, relaxed atmosphere - includes
a guided meditation. The focus is on spiritual discussion, using participants' issues and/or inspirational stories.
Sessions sometimes include 'spiritual healing'.

21LIF03: ZM Meditation for a balanced life                                                      Type: Long Course
Dates: 01/02/2021 - 22/11/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Mon 9:00 - 10:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                            Tutor: Shekhar Kamat
Excludes school holidays. Now operating on Zoom. We start with 15 mins of meditation. After that we explore the
practical aspect of developing a quality of peace within ourselves. We also explore ways and means of establishing
stability in the challenging world we live in. We close each session with another meditative experience to maintain
our week.

21LIF04: ZM Mindfulness - an Introduction                                                      Type: Short Course
Dates: 03/02/2021 - 24/03/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Wed 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                              Tutor: Paddy Spruce
Do you feel bad about any opportunities that you have missed in the past? Do you get concerned when you
consider what may happen to you in the future? Do you find it difficult to stop your mind from wandering? If you
answered ‘Yes’ to any of these three questions, then this online workshop is for you. Mindfulness is a proven way of
improving your focus, living in the present and becoming a better listener. It can also help you to manage unhelpful
thoughts that hinder you from enjoying yourself. It may also help you to improve your sleep quality. You will learn the
three basic mindfulness skills and will have the opportunity to practise them until they become second nature. You
will also learn to observe without judging which will sharpen your ability to see people and situations more clearly.
This is a genuine workshop where you will be given ample opportunities to discuss anything with the presenter and
others in attendance.
  Paddy is a keynote conference speaker, training facilitator and coach. He is a former Training Executive of the
Australian Institute of Management and a founding member of the Professional Speakers Association in Victoria. He
has worked overseas and all over Australia as a speaker and training facilitator. 12

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21LIF06: ZM Art of influence                                                                      Type: Short Course
Dates: 21/04/2021 - 12/05/2021                                    Frequency: Weekly Course, Wed 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                 Tutor: Paddy Spruce
We influence each other all the time. We want people to do things for us and also want to strengthen relationships.
This is what influencing is. Usually we don't have authority to make people do things. Influencing is simply getting
people to do what we want without upsetting them. It's part of our daily lives to have to deal with service providers,
tradespeople, bureaucrats, shop assistants, family and friends. If you would like to improve your ability to influence
others, sign up to this course. The content will include: How to make a good first impression; styles of influencing -
informed choice; corridor negotiating; building stronger relationships; how to build trust; giving and receiving
constructive feedback; assertive or aggressive? Influencing is a learned skill. You can get better with practice and
feedback. This is an opportunity to make new friends and improve your influencing skills. Make the jump. Sign up!

21LIF07: ZM How to improve your listening skills                                                  Type: Short Course
Dates: 02/06/2021 - 23/06/2021                                    Frequency: Weekly Course, Wed 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                 Tutor: Paddy Spruce
We are all taught to speak and walk. Why aren’t we taught how to listen? Quality listening is the foundation of all
relationships. We don’t learn from others when we are speaking. We only learn when we are listening and we learn
more when we are really listening. During this course you will learn how to really listen and give your full attention to
others. Both parties will benefit from this interaction. Listening to others is the gift that keeps on giving. Topics will
include: How to really listen and give your undivided attention to others; The barriers to quality listening; Four
fundamental listening skills; When to listen - when to speak; Developing an attitude of curiosity; Listening to
emotions; Motivational interviewing; Mindful listening

21LIF08: ZM Intro to the Buddha's Teachings                                                       Type: Short Course
Dates: 11/02/2021 - 01/04/2021                                   Frequency: Weekly Course, Thu 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                  Tutor: Pip Ransome
Excludes school holidays. This course will include the story of the Buddha’s life, the 4 Noble Truths and the Noble
8-fold Path, What is Enlightenment?, the Buddha’s definition of wisdom and the importance of heart. Within these
subjects we will discover 30 Tools for daily living drawn directly from the Buddha’s teachings including values,
meditation, mindfulness and contemplation. The course will suit both beginners and experienced meditators. It will
emphasise practice – because through practising the 30 Tools you can increase your resilience, contentment and
happiness in whatever situation arises in your life – ‘normal’ or ‘new normal’. This is not religion. No belief is
involved, no rules imposed. The Tools and support for your practice are provided. The rest is up to you! Each
session will include explanation of some of the Tools for living, practice, questions and discussion. Full course notes
will be provided. You are most welcome to join us!
   This course will introduce you to a way of living a rewarding human life in the daily outer world and on your own
inner journey. You can practise the Tools to whatever depth you choose. Initially your practice will yield an
increased ease in your life. If you feel adventurous and wish to explore more, your practice can take you to the
farthest reaches of the human ‘inner journey’ where you ‘see things as they really are’ as the Buddha puts it. NOTE:
This course has already run on Zoom, hosted by U3A Network Victoria, with participants from all over the State.
Both Pip and the participants are enjoying it, and finding communication in a group still works on Zoom.

21LIF09: ZM Buddha's teachings-ongoing insight                                                     Type: Long Course
Dates: 10/02/2021 - 24/11/2021                                   Frequency: Weekly Course, Wed 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                  Tutor: Pip Ransome
Excludes school holidays. This course will build on Pip’s ‘Introduction to the Buddha’s Teachings’ [IBT] course,
which is a pre-requisite. Selected discourses given by the Buddha, and Pip’s ‘30 Mindfulness and Meditation Tools’
booklet will continue to be used as resources. All 3 aspects of the Noble 8-fold Path will be covered - Path of
Wholesome Living, Path of Calm and Path of Insight. The ‘3 Wholesome Roots’ will be encouraged. Meditations will
be the same basic four as in the IBT course but will be practised for up to 45 minutes at a time. Insight practice –
curiosity and detailed inspection of phenomena, small and large – and sharing the resulting insights, will be a focus.
Pip’s aim will be to have less ‘teaching’ and more shared discussion. She would be thrilled to welcome participants
from the Zoom IBT course held in Term 4 2020.
   NOTE: This course is available to members of U3As throughout Victoria. There is a pre-requisite of at least one
term completed of Pip’s ‘Introduction to the Buddha’s Teachings’ course.

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English Language & Literature
21LIT01: ZM Book Discussion Group (1st Thursday)                                                    Type: Long Course
Dates: 04/02/2021 - 02/12/2021                                             Frequency: Monthly, Thu 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                      Tutor: Rod Tacon
Includes school holidays. Meets first Thursday of each month. All books to be read during the year will be supplied
monthly, on loan, by the Mornington Library. There is an annual fee of $11 per class member to cover the loan cost.
Discussion is free flowing and informal.
  Books to be read for the 2021 year will be decided on by the 2020 class members as it is necessary to order the
entire year's titles in advance. No new members after course commences 14 F2F Portable

21LIT02: ZM Free Readers Book Club                                                                  Type: Long Course
Dates: 04/02/2021 - 04/11/2021                                             Frequency: Monthly, Thu 10:00 - 11:45
Location: Location in Course description                                                                 Tutor: Di Lewis
Includes school holidays, 1st Thursday of each month. This course will be conducted via Zoom or in local cafes
when permitted. Love to read? Dislike being restricted? This is a great opportunity to broaden your reading
experience by finding out about a much wider range of books and authors than you would normally encounter in a
monthly book group. This group meets monthly in a range of local cafes and pubs. Each reader will give a brief
overview of a book they have recently enjoyed. Information about books and venues will be sent to members via
email.

21LIT03: ZM Book Chat                                                                               Type: Long Course
Dates: 11/02/2021 - 11/11/2021                                             Frequency: Monthly, Thu 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                      Tutor: Val Norton
Includes school holidays. Meets 2nd Thursday of each month, initially on Zoom. Choose a book that you have
enjoyed or found challenging and come along and share it with others. When face to face classes can resume bring
your lunch (BYO) to eat in a casual atmosphere. At each meeting all members will present a short overview of a
book of their choice: it can be fiction, crime, non-fiction, biography, etc., the wider the selection the better. Following
the class, a brief summary of the books will be sent out, so everyone is introduced to a wide range of books and
authors.

21LIT04: ZM Book of the Month (3rd Tuesday)                                                         Type: Long Course
Dates: 16/02/2021 - 16/11/2021                                             Frequency: Monthly, Tue 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                   Tutor: Beryl Beaney
Includes school holidays. Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month. Autobiographies, classics, prize winning novels,
blockbuster bestsellers - all are included on the reading list for this lively discussion group. If you love to read, come
along and share your passion with other enthusiastic readers. If you haven't yet had the time or the confidence to
read widely and would like to try, do join us for our monthly musings and catch the vibe. Please note: we buy, beg,
borrow or download our own books for the selected reading list for this course. All books should be readily available.

21LIT05: ZM Book of the Month (3rd Friday)                                                          Type: Long Course
Dates: 19/02/2021 - 19/11/2021                                              Frequency: Monthly, Fri 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                   Tutor: Beryl Beaney
Includes school holidays. Meets on Zoom 3rd Friday of each month. Autobiographies, classics, prize winning novels,
blockbuster bestsellers - all are included on the reading list for this lively discussion group. If you love to read, come
along and share your passion with other enthusiastic readers. If you haven't yet had the time or the confidence to
read widely and would like to try, do join us for our monthly musings and catch the vibe. Please note: we buy, beg,
borrow or download our own books for the selected reading list for this course. All books should be readily available.

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21LIT06: Reality Reads                                                                             Type: Long Course
Dates: 02/02/2021 - 05/10/2021                                             Frequency: Monthly, Tue 10:00 - 11:45
Location: Location in Course description                                                                   Tutor: Di Bell
Includes school holidays. 1st Tuesday of each month at a Mornington cafe. This is the book group for lovers of non-
fiction, a genre defined by Wikipedia as expository, argumentative, functional, and opinion pieces; essays on art or
literature; biographies; memoirs; journalism; and historical, scientific, technical, or economic writings. How dull this
sounds when we know the delights and challenges within the covers of such works! At our monthly meetings we will
share a treasure, perhaps just discovered. Each member will be asked to give a brief overview of their book of the
month.

21LIT08: ZM The joy of poetry workshop                                                             Type: Long Course
Dates: 13/02/2021 - 12/11/2021                                             Frequency: Monthly, Sat 10:30 - 12:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                  Tutor: Edwin Creely
Includes school holidays. 2nd Saturday of each month. Initially on Zoom. This monthly workshop focuses on the
writing and appreciation of poetry. The workshop examines themes and ideas around which to write poetry, looks at
a range of Australian and international published poetry and promotes the reading and performing of poetry in a
highly supportive and collaborative environment. The workshop links to a website (poetrylovers.org) and includes
the potential for publishing personal poetry. The goals of the workshop are, first, to develop each participant's
confidence and competence in writing effective poetry, and, second, to develop understanding poetry as an art form.

21LIT09: ZM Creative Writing Workshop - self help                                                  Type: Long Course
Dates: 03/02/2021 - 17/11/2021                             Frequency: First and third weeks, Wed 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                               Tutor: Graham Cooper
Includes school holidays. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. This is a self-help workshop for members who
have some experience in creative writing. Members will take turns in leading the group, setting in-class and
homework writing prompts and challenges. The focus is on flash fiction 500 - 800 words. There is no tutor for this
class but Graham Cooper will facilitate the group.

21LIT10: ZM Creative Writing Group                                                                 Type: Long Course
Dates: 03/02/2021 - 17/11/2021                            Frequency: First and third weeks, Wed 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                 Tutor: Lindsay Coker
Includes school holidays. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Designed for those wishing to learn to write or
develop their skills in many types of writing, including fiction, memoir, travel, children's, fantasy, science fiction. A
love of words and reading is essential. Basic grammar and spelling, computer use for Word necessary. On-line
assistance, comment and editing provided. This course will be offered via Zoom in Term 1 and face to face later in
the year.

21LIT11: ZM Evolution of English language usage                                                    Type: Short Course
Dates: 04/02/2021 - 25/03/2021                                     Frequency: Weekly Course, Thu 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                     Tutor: Ian Higgins
In this series we will consider examples of how our English language usage changes over time, including the
meanings of words and acceptable grammar patterns. I ken this series behoves to be something thou mayest find
enjoyable!

21LIT12: ZM Mother Tongue - The Story of English                                                   Type: Short Course
Dates: 19/04/2021 - 07/06/2021                                   Frequency: Weekly Course, Mon 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                           Tutor: Di Bell
Let's trace how an obscure tribal dialect - English - became a language spoken by millions around the world. It is a
fascinating story. This class is a mixture of discussion, sound recordings and video offered via ZOOM.

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21LIT13: ZM Enjoying Shakespeare                                                                Type: Short Course
Dates: 01/02/2021 - 29/03/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Mon 11:30 - 13:30
Location: Zoom internet delivery                                                                Tutor: Deirdre Berry
For those of us who enjoy Shakespeare. We will explore, discuss and delight in some of the Bard’s most popular
plays beginning with Twelfth Night. We will read some passages together but if you’re shy, don’t worry. You can just
read along or listen. Please let me know if you need a copy of the play. The course will be conducted via Zoom or
Off campus
  F2F 15, Attic

Tai Chi, Ballroom & Fan Dancing
21MOV01: Fan Dancing                                                                             Type: Long Course
Dates: 03/02/2021 - 23/11/2021                                   Frequency: Weekly Course, Wed 9:00 - 10:30
Location: Outdoor exercise & activities                                                             Tutor: Sarah Shi
Includes school holidays. Chinese Fan Dance is a traditional form of Chinese culture. It is an effective exercise for
health and well-being for people of all ages and fitness levels. It can help a range of disorders including anxiety,
arthritis, fatigue, joint stiffness and stress. Chinese Fan Dance can improve posture, flexibility and strength. Course
Requirement Chinese fans (Cost $25.00) will need to be purchased from the tutor. Red Skirts will also be required
for participation in off campus performances. (Discuss with Tutor)

21MOV02: Tai Chi for Beginners - Yang Style                                                      Type: Long Course
Dates: 01/02/2021 - 27/11/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Mon 12:30 - 13:15
Location: Outdoor exercise & activities                                                      Tutor: Keithia Coppen
Excludes school holidays. This course is suitable for beginners and covers the 5 and 10 forms of Yang style Tai Chi

21MOV03: Tai Chi for Beginners                                                                   Type: Long Course
Dates: 01/02/2021 - 22/11/2021                                  Frequency: Weekly Course, Mon 10:45 - 11:30
Location: Outdoor exercise & activities                                                          Tutor: Angela Fung
Excludes school holidays. This course is suitable for beginners and covers the 5 and 10 forms of Yang style Tai Chi,
and Tai Chi for Arthritis.

21MOV04: Tai Chi: Intermediate                                                                   Type: Long Course
Dates: 05/02/2021 - 26/11/2021                                       Frequency: Weekly Course, Fri 9:00 - 9:45
Location: Outdoor exercise & activities                                                               Tutor: Di Lewis
Excludes school holidays. A course for students with some experience of tai chi. A gentle exercise/meditation in
motion. Yang style 5 form, 10 form, Qigong, Shibashi, Beijing 24 Form.

21MOV05: Tai Chi: Intermediate                                                                   Type: Long Course
Dates: 03/02/2021 - 24/11/2021                                 Frequency: Weekly Course, Wed 11:00 - 11:45
Location: Outdoor exercise & activities                                                Tutor: Christine Ying-Goon
Excludes school holidays. Tai Chi for those with previous experience. Must know Tai Chi for Arthritis 1 & 2. Tai Chi
for Arthritis, Health, 5 Form, 10 Form, Tai Chi ball, Qigong, Shibashi, Lotus

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