U3A Clarence - 2010 Term-3 courses

TERM DATES 2010
Term 3	Mon 20 September – Wed 24 November

M312	HAVE YOU TIME?	DAVID LEAMAN
	What is time? This series begins in a cloud of philosophy and then traces human thinking about time, compares cultural approaches to time and the means to measure it. Can you afford the time to come along?

M313	THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION	GREG THE
	The first 7 sessions will trace the origin and course of the Russian Revolution of 1917 leading into the creation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in 1922. The last 3 sessions will deal with the Spanish Civil War 1936-9. We will try to understand the beliefs, passions and hatred of the protagonists in this tragedy. Greg studied Electrical Engineering at University of Adelaide. He was a member of the teaching staff of the Electrical Engineeering Department, University of Tasmania, for 35 years until his retirement in 1997. He has been a tutor at the Hobart, Clarence and Kingborough U3As on several occasions.

M314	PAINTING	SUE BANKS
	A Continuation course. Participants will try a range of ideas using the versatile medium of watercolours. Gum trees - bush scenes, drawing with pastels, pen and ink. There are a few spaces for beginners. Exhibition planned for November.
	Class limit 16.

M315	WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?	BARRY CHAPMAN
	Interactive seminars for beginners and experienced family historians. Seminars will cover generic genealogical research methods and sources for those with forbears in England and Wales, with some sources for researching Irish or Scottish ancestors. If required, knowledge of researching colonial American and post 1784 USA, and colonial West Indies sources. Over 35 years, Barry has built up considerable knowledge and expertise in genealogical research via the internet, and at the British National Archives, Kew, London; Local Archives, Manchester, England; Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Archives, University of London and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, as well as on site (churches; graveyards etc) and at regional and local archives and libraries throughout the UK and the USA. He has created a family history website for certain of his forbears.

MONDAY SESSION 2 - 10.55

M321	GERMAN (CONVERSATIONAL)	HELEN LAWRENCE
	This is a ongoing class but room for others. All members need to be fluent enough to understand the flow and to ask pertinent questions. The inspiring class leader is German-born Irene Jepson

M322	ARMCHAIR TRAVELLING	PAT OLDING
	Armchair Travel is an opportunity for you to travel with John and Pat Olding from the comfort of your chair at U3A. Pat, John and friends will be taking you to extreme places such as The Shetland Islands and Antarctica, and many in between. John and Pat Olding have been travelling together both in Australia and further afield since they met in 2003. Armchair Travel is an opportunity for you to travel with them from the comfort of your chair at U3A. Pat, John and friends will be taking you to extreme places such as The Shetland Islands and Antarctica, and many in between.

M323	FILMS	MARY COWLING & CATHERINE FAIR
	A different film each week - sit and enjoy a favourite film

M324	WRITERS WORKSHOP	COLIN PYEFINCH
	An opportunity for those who enjoy writing (or would like to) to share their efforts in a friendly atmosphere of mutual support and encouragement.
	Class maximum 15 - a good working number 12

M325	COUNTRY DANCING	ALISON JONES
	We call this reel exercise. We enjoy sharing the shapes and patterns of social dances from various areas and make friends along the way.
	Class maximum 32

M326	ITALIAN	ROSANNE JOYCE
	A continuing course. not for beginners, Conversation, a little grammar and reading short novels.
	Class limit 5

MONDAY SESSION 3 - 12.05

M331	BACKGAMMON	GRAEME LINDRIDGE
	Backgammon is an ancient game, easy to play, and quick (15 mins). As luck also effects the play a skilled player does not always beat a lesser player. Boards provided, or bring your own.

M332	CHEMISTRY IN THE HOME	JOHN COLL
	Chemistry in the Home will consist of a number of locations in the home where Chemistry is important. It will cover such areas as: The Laundry, The Garden, The Boudoir, Chemistry of Surfaces, Chemistry of Metals, Plastics and Glass, Fibres, Fabrics and Yarns, Paints, Adhesives, Enamels and Concrete. John was a lecturer in Organic Chemistry for 20 years before becoming a University Administrator. He still remembers some Chemistry.
		Levy $2

M333	WHY ARE HUMANS SPECIAL?	HELEN LAWRENCE
	We will discuss anthropology + philosophy. There is a physical reason why we are special. We have a gene called FOX P2 that is to some extent responsible for our gift of language. However, Neanderthals have it too! "What we Believe but cannot Prove" - edited by John Brockman. We will read and discuss opinions that impinge on anthropology, psychology and philosophy. "The Dinosaur Legacy" This book is now available for practising teachers. It tells about evolution since the demise of the dinosaurs and the rise of the mammals, culminating in the anthropological evidence for the Homo species. The book goes on to tell the story of how the first humans arrived in Australia, complete with graphs and maps. The Dinosaur Legacy has been imaginatively illustrated by primary school students. It was actually written for this sector but has been acclaimed as suitable for secondary students as well. This is an interim publication, selling at cost price. A full colour edition will be available commercially in 2011. The Dinosaur Legacy can be purchased for $20 (postage included) by request to the following email addresses: hlawrence@iprimus.com.au g.capra@uq.net.au Please send your address (and if possible, phone number) so that we can arrange payment and delivery.

M334	TAI CHI	MARY NEWMAN
	Tai Chi is a form of gentle exercise which increases one's well-being, helps one to develop better physical flexibility, deepens the breathing, supports greater concentration and allows easy relaxation.
	Class maximum 25

M335	WINGS, WEIRD AND WONDERFUL	TREVOR WEBB
	This course looks at the wonderful, good, the bad and the down-right ugly aircraft produced over the last 150 years. Trevor has been an aviation historian for over 50 years. Honours graduate (Deakin) in Technology History. Graduate of University of South Australia in Science.

WEDNESDAY SESSION 1 - 9.30

W311	MAH JONG	DON CLAYTON
	Mah Jong is an ancient Chinese game of winds and dragons with additional tiles named bamboo circle and characters. We will be learning the western style of Mah Jong with hands like ruby jade, apple blossom and yin yang. For beginners but experienced players are welcomed. If you have a Mah Jong set please bring it along. Donald was born in London - raised in Liverpool. 8 years Radio officer British M.N. Emigrated to Aust in 1958. 30 years with ABC TV Now retires Hobbies - lead lighting, croquet and woodwork.

W312	ISLAMIC ART & ARCHITECTURE	PETER STEVENSON
	Islam began to destroy its culture in the 7th century. Buildings, pottery, metalwork, textiles, paintings, tile work, calligraphy, arms. Consider the Toj Mahal, the Alhambra, the Maidan at Isfahan. Peter has been a geologist in N & S Africa, Iraq, Iran, Persian Gulf, UK and Tasmania
	Class maximum 40.	Levy $2.

W313	FOOD FOR THOUGHT	FRANK BROWN
	A series of lectures on our second most favoured pastime. Ten gourmet lectures presented by a team of epicures. A course of ten feasts, or a feast of ten courses?

W314	SKETCHING FOR VISUAL JOURNAL	SELF DIRECTED
	Ever wished that you had kept a journal with sketches of your travels? This course will give you the confidence to keep a daily visual journal - a wonderful record of life!
	Class limit 14

W315	POETRY	JENNIFER LINE
	An informal course to share your favourite anthologies and read much-loved poetry.
	Class limit 15

WEDNESDAY SESSION 2 - 10.55

W321	SINGING FOR PLEASURE	ADRIENNE COOPER & ESMA WOOLLEY
	Songs with melody and meaning. Songs that may be sung when we are not here any more.

W322	POT POURRI	JANE HALL (Co-ordinator)
	Ten different speakers will discuss their particular areas of expertise or interest.

W323	A HISTORY OF CLARENCE	ROWENA MACKEAN (Co-ordinator)
	Different speakers, including U3A members, will talk about people, places and events in the 150 years since Clarence became a municipality. Come and share your memories and join in discussions of Clarence in the past, present and future. Rowena helped to start Clarence U3A and was involved in running it for many years. She is now doing post-graduate studies at the University of Tasmania.

W324	CHESS	SELF DIRECTED
	An opportunity for new players to learn chess and others to refresh and improve their game.
	Class limit 12

W325	TAI CHI	MARY NEWMAN
	Tai Chi is a universal medium for the cultivation of body, mind and spirit. It is for everyone, of all ages. Participants will need to bring their own mat/rug.
	Class limit 25

W326	A WORLD BENEATH	ALBERT GOEDE
	History of cave exploration, techniques and use and methodology of cave surveys. Why do caves fascinate both sportsmen and scientists? We look at cave decoration, animal life in caves and bone deposits in caves. Suggested reading: Beneath the Surface - Finlayson, B & Hamilton-Smith, E (eds). Albert has lectured in various aspects of physical geography at the School of Geography and Environmental Studies from 1965 to 1998. After retirement he became interested in the Royal Society of Tasmania and has been its Treasurer since 2002. His hobbies are bushwalking, photography and gardening. He and his wife Judy usually spend the winter months roaming around the tropical north of Australia looking for rock are and wildflowers.
	Class maximum 30.

WEDNESDAY SESSION 3 - 12.05

W331	FACING THE MUSIC	CHRIS CARSON
	Presentation of recordings of classical music early to contemporary. Non-technical discussion and class participation. Christian was born in Aldeburgh England. He has been a radio broadcaster for 14 years on 96.1 FM 'Classical Sounds'. He is a bass baritone and has sung solo roles in opera, oratorio and on ABC radio.
	Class maximum 20

W332	SPANISH	SELF DIRECTED
	This is a continuing course so new students should have a basic knowledge of the language.

W333	MATHS GAMES TO PLAY WITH YOUR GRANDCHILDREN	PAT JEFFERY
	We will play lots of games involving mathematical ideas aimed at children from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Good fun and perhaps we will learn some maths on the way. Pat is a retired Primary teacher with a particular interest in the teaching of Maths.

W334	SDROWSSORC CITPYRC	FRANK BROWN
	Cryptic crosswords are a test of vocabulary, memory, intelligence and sense of humour. Essential to have a mind capable of thinking sideways. If you have not got any of the above, come and join us and get them. Old hands and new chums doubly welcome.
		Levy $2.

W335	ESPERANTO	ROBERT BUDZUL
	We will learn dances from a range of cultures, mostly western, as well as modern choreographies. Steps will be easy and tempo slow to moderate. If you have two left feet don’t worry, the dances are adaptable.

W336	PLAY READING	TONY MANLEY
	A small group who read a variety of plays from serious drama to comedy and farce. Tony has acted and directed at school and university; festival director the 3rd time the Aust Unis Drama Festival was held in Hobart (Theatre Royal for 2 weeks in 1961); acted occasionally since; hon. life member of the Old Nick Company; has been in (and sometimes run) playreading groups for U3A Clarence for 17 years and Hobart for 7.
	Class maximum 10.

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Session 1	09.30 - 10.30	Morning Tea	10.30 - 10.55
Session 2	10.55 - 11.55	Session 3	12.05 - 1.05

M311	FRENCH	SELF DIRECTED
	A continuing class for existing students.

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COURSE PROGRAM TERM 3, 2010

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