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This course will mostly involve conversation, but there will also be some practice at writing and reading.

A discussion of the emergence and nature of the world’s most popular literary genre with emphasis on the classic stories of the ‘Golden Age’ of the whodunnit from Edgar Alan Poe to Raymond Chandler.                                   

Journalism is under siege. Has Orwell’s ‘1984; surveillance, propaganda and oppression arrived? Consider Jamal Khashoggi, Charlie Hebdo, Edward Snowden, internet disruption, the death of truth, the press as ‘the enemy of the people’ and more.

This is a self-directed course working predominantly in watercolour. This class is full.

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An opportunity for those who enjoy writing (or would like to) to share their efforts in a friendly atmosphere of mutual support and encouragement.

The first three lectures will be dealing with the nature of volcanic landforms and processes. This will be followed by sessions dealing with historical eruptions such as Santorini, Vesuvius, Krakatoa, Mount Pelee and others.

The walk commences at Cleveland (bushranger capital) and proceeds through Epping Forest to Powranna, near Symmons Plains. The talks will provide pen sketches of all pioneer landowners recorded on the Land Commissioner’s map of 1828, photos where possible of pioneers, heritage houses, churches, schools, hotels etc. The origins of place names along the way will be provided. Details of bushranger and aboriginal attacks in the area, plus local history, scandals and interesting stories.

This is a self-directed course working predominantly in watercolour. New members welcome.

Simple line dances to a variety of music. Suitable to people who just want to have fun in moving, singing, making plenty of mistakes and laughing at them! This course is full.

This seated program has been modified to suit the needs of the less mobile individual and involves simple, gentle movements which, together with breathing techniques and guided meditation, can enhance overall fitness, health and improvement in inner well-being.

Join Chris and other poetry enthusiasts in an exploration of poetry through the ages. The sessions include a range of poetry and poets, with some members bringing along and sharing their own contributions. No previous knowledge of poetry required.

A different speaker will speak on their own area of knowledge or interest. Subjects will be topical and presented at a readily understood level. The dates may vary for each speaker.

Delving into the new science news for 2019 and updating older science and astronomy facts with the latest breakthroughs as a result of continuing research.

Tai Chi/Shibashi/Yi Jin Jing – three of the many forms of Tai Chi aim to:

1.      continue the practice of Tai Chi

2.      refine current technique and

3.      encourage daily practice at home to continue a feeling of health, well-being and mindfulness.

German conversation for German speakers wanting conversational practice. New members are welcome in the group but you need to have a reasonable grasp of the language.

Simple line dances to a variety of music. Suitable to people who just want to have fun in moving, singing, making plenty of mistakes and laughing at them! This course is full.

In my last course we explored the electron, the subatomic particle found in the outer shells of atoms. This time we venture to the very core of the atom, the nucleus. We will examine the history, the science of particles, waves and forces, and enabled technology. The secrets of nuclear medicine, nuclear energy and nuclear weapons will be explored.

Know yourself and be positively surprised. The Peace Education Program is a video-based program with talks by Peace Ambassador Prem Rawat, interspersed with music, cartoons and time for your reflection and comment. With both humour and seriousness, you have the opportunity to look at yourself. The focus is on the strengths and resources you already have, like inner strength, dignity, choice and hope. The program has proven popular in 74 countries.

This class is an opportunity to learn traditional Chinese painting from a Chinese artist who works in the field. Michael is visiting from China and is offering these sessions to Clarence U3A.

Play and/or learn Mah Jong. Two hours for those who want to stay.

We enjoy singing and harmonising along with many current and popular selections pertinent to our age group. No auditions necessary, just the desire and ability to have fun and enjoy the music. $5 fee per term for music copying.

A course of contrasts comparing a male & female author, 2 vastly different eras, settings, styles and above all – themes! The rural upper to middle class of the Regency – obsessed with romance, love and marriage, and the poverty and squalor of Victorian London – where many struggled for survival.

Continuing course for those participants from last term. Newcomers are welcome but some basic knowledge of the language would be preferable.

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

This class is self-directed and will be following a recently purchased DVD.

If you have ever attended a play that you really liked, come and join in re-creating the sometimes hilarious, sometimes mysterious but ALWAYS fascinating and fun masterpieces of the theatre. There will be plenty of parts to suit every kind of capability.

The course takes us to all corners of the world. We enjoy cruises, train trips, bus tours, walking adventures, all from the comfort of our chairs at LINC.

This course will examine the prison industrial complex and explore if particular groups of people are targeted for punishment and control over others, and if so, who are those people and what crimes have they committed. It will look at the idea of prison as a deterrent versus prison as a warehouse for containing ‘undesirables’. We will discuss the impact and ask in what way does prison affect prisoners, their families and their communities as well as examining the usefulness of rehabilitation. Lastly, we will explore the idea that if prison is designed to deter, why is the re-offending rate so high?

What are the reasons for the Trojan War? Who exactly, was King Arthur? How accurate is the Old Testament in historical terms? The answers to these questions – and more besides – as we delve once again, into the realm of the mysterious and misunderstood. If you enjoy a good story, or a conundrum or two, then this course is definitely for you.

Circle dancing draws its roots from European folk dance traditions such as Balkan, Greek, Rom and Israeli dance. The music is incredibly varied, from traditional Gypsy to modern folk and classical. Circle dancing is exercise for the body and the soul, and the circle is open and welcoming. Angela will teach mainly traditional Balkan, and Peter mainly contemporary circle dances.

The aim of this course is to introduce the game to new players and improve the playing strengths of longer term players.

Simple line dances to a variety of music. Suitable to people who just want to have fun in moving, singing, making plenty of mistakes and laughing at them!