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Newcastle U3A Program Semester 1, 2013 PROGRAM SEMESTER 1, 2013 February 18th – April 12th April 29th – June 28th NEWCASTLE U3A Inc Newcastle University of the Third Age newcastle.u3anet.org.au PO Box 64, Newcastle 2300 Phone 49612189 a class= __cf_email__ href= /cdn-cgi/l/email-protection data-cfemail= 325c5745515341465e574701531c534772555f535b5e1c515d5f [email protected] /a script data-cfhash='f9e31' type= text/javascript /* ![CDATA[ */!function(t,e,r,n,c,a,p){try{t=document.currentScript||function(){for(t=document.getElementsByTagName('script'),e=t.length;e--;)if(t[e].getAttribute('data-cfhash'))return t[e]}();if(t&&(c=t.previousSibling)){p=t.parentNode;if(a=c.getAttribute('data-cfemail')){for(e='',r='0x'+a.substr(0,2)|0,n=2;a.length-n;n+=2)e+='%'+('0'+('0x'+a.substr(n,2)^r).toString(16)).slice(-2);p.replaceChild(document.createTextNode(decodeURIComponent(e)),c)}p.removeChild(t)}}catch(u){}}()/* ]] */ /script “Learning opportunities for seniors” 1 Newcastle U3A Program Semester 1, 2013 CONTENTS Monday……………….… Mapping Newcastle Ports………………………………………………………….……….…..………………….…… James Wallis …………………………………………………..……………………………………………………….……… Meditation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Kokoda and back ……………………………………………………………………………….……………………………. Sandgate Cemetery ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Newcastle Heritage Walk ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Evolution – The Greatest Show on Earth ………….…………………………………………………………….. Shakespeare on Film – Twelfth Night ……………………………………………………………………………… Book Reading …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. German Continuing ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Tuesday…………………. Movie Appreciation……….………………………………………………………………………………………………… The Classification of Living Things …………………………………………………………………………………… The First 3 Governors of NSW ………………………………………………………………………………………… Speaking French …………………….……………………………………………………………………………………….. French – Beginners ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Personal History………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………. Tuesday Afternoons with U3A …………………………………………………………………………………………. Wednesday………….… Morning Tea @ Miss Porter’s House ..…………………………………………………………………………….. American Tribal-Style Belly Dance – ATS ………………………….……………………………………………… Middle Eastern Belly Dancing – Choreographies ….…………………………………………………………. Belly Dancing From Within - A Technique Course …….…………………………………………………….. Chinese Brush Art ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Circle Dancing …….……..…………………………………………………………………………………………………… Rediscovering Homer’s illiad & Odyssey …………………………………………………….…………………… Advanced French ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Mah Jong ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Jazz ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Random Readers ………………………………………………………………………….…….….………………………. Thursday…………………. Histories of the Canning Stock Route ……………………………………………………………………………… Library Tours ………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………. Italian For Beginners ………………………………………………………………………..……………………………… Intermediate Italian – Continuing …………………………………………………………………………………… Advanced Italian - Continuing ………………………………………..………………………….………………….. Newcastle Art Gallery Tour …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Gardens & Gardening ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Music Appreciation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Friday……………………… Morpeth Excursion ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Newcastle Theatre Company Tour……………………………………………………………………………….. Maitland Art Gallery Tours ………………………………………………………………………………………….. French – Beginners: Continued ………………………………………………………………………………………. Trivia ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Chess ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Singing Group ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Venues …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Committee ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Enrolment Form …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… RECORD OF ENROLMENT Make a note here of all courses in which you have enrolled. If you cannot attend please call your Course Clerk to apologise. If you don’t have the number, phone BILLIE (49612189) who will supply it for you. START DATE COURSE NAME 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 6 12 12 12 12 12 12 9 9 13 Newcastle U3A Program Semester 1, 2013 MONDAY 01/13 MAPPING NEWCASTLE PORTS - WORKSHOP Leader: John Thacker will introduce Liz Anelli, Workshop Facilitator Date: Feb 18th Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm Venue: Devonshire House Cost: Free Your opportunity to contribute to a series of community and workplace workshops that gather oral histories, drawings and written information. The aim is to describe all aspects of Newcastle Port life in pictures (you may wish to contribute a sketch or illustration) and words – industrial, leisure, sports, retail, historical, geographical, environmental and anecdotal. It is intended that a vibrant and collaborative public artwork will eventually result. Liz has for 25 years provided illustrations and designs for international commercial clients, Government bodies, educators and museums and wants to learn some of your memoire. 02/13 JAMES WALLIS – FATHER OF A “MOST DESIRABLE SETTLEMENT” Leader: Suzanne Martin Dates: Mar 11th Time: Catholic Diocese Rooms Venue: 1.30pm – 3.00pm Cost: $2 At 32 years of age, James Wallis was appointed the seventh commandant of the penal settlement of Newcastle, NSW. Among his many achievements was the building of Christ Church Cathedral. Today Novocastrians are still enjoying his many legacies. Who was this man and why do so few remember him? Suzanne will bring James Wallis to life and tell you why he should be remembered and recognised. 03/13 MEDITATION Leader: David Hind Dates: Feb 18th – Apr 8th then Apr 29th – Jun 24th Note no class Apr 1st (East Mon), Jun 10th (Queen’s B’day) Time: 12.00pm – 1.30pm Venue: Fellowship House Cost: $10 A very keen and supportive group practising meditation and sensitivity. New members very welcome. 04/13 KOKODA AND BACK Leader: Warren Hardy Date: Feb 18th Time: 10.30am - 12 noon Venue: Devonshire House Cost: $2 A travel talk describing the Kokoda Track, with photographs taken over several trips showing typical scenes along the path and also of village life. The walk is now well known and documented, with its blend of rugged mountain scenery and historical background. The Kokoda Track is now regarded as one of the world’s classic walks, with majestic jungle and a diversity of plant life. It attracts more and more admirers each year! 05/13 SANDGATE CEMETERY Leader: Terry St George Date: May 27th Time: 10.30am - 12 noon Venue: Devonshire House Cost: $2 Terry worked with the Department of Lands in NSW for many years as a Registered Surveyor in the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions of NSW, retiring in 2010. Approximately 10 years ago he formed his own software company. His introduction to the Trust was in 1995, when he helped the Trust to secure significant Federal Government funding to upgrade the cemetery; he then commenced development work on a software management system to manage the vast amounts of data contained in the cemetery. He has been assisting Sandgate Cemetery Trust ever since. In 2012 Terry was appointed as a Trustee of Sandgate Cemetery Trust. 3 Newcastle U3A Program Semester 1, 2013 MONDAY 06/13 NEWCASTLE HERITAGE WALK Leader: Suzanne Martin Dates: Mar 25th Time: 10.00am - 12 noon (approx) NOTE EARLIER START TIME Venue: Meet at Newcastle Railway Station Cnr Scott & Watt Sts Cost: $2 Discover the early history and architectural fascinations of Newcastle as it developed from a convict settlement into Australia’s 7th largest city. Walk lasts approximately 2 hours and involves some city hills. 07/13 EVOLUTION – THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH Leader: Robert Colomb Dates: Feb 25th – Apr 8th then Apr 29th – May 20th (10 sessions) Note no class Apr 1st (East Mon) Time: 10.30am - 12 noon Venue: Devonshire House Cost: $10 A discussion course on the evidence for evolution, with particular reference to Richard Dawkins' book The Greatest Show on Earth . The idea is not to proselytise for evolution but to look at the evidence that has led to its being a widely held view, especially among professionals. Note: creationists will be welcome and their views on the evidence will be heard, although this course is not intended as a creationism versus evolution debate of the usual kind. 08/13 SHAKESPEARE ON FILM – TWELFTH NIGHT Leader: Bob Stewart Dates: June 17th, 24th (2 sessions) Time: 10.30am - 12 noon Venue: The Place, Charlestown Square Cost: $4 Just sit back and enjoy a stunning film version of one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies. This romantic comic tale of loss and love, disguise and gender stars Helena Bonham Carter, Toby Stephens, Richard E Grant, Nigel Hawthorne, Mel Smith and Ben Kingsley. You don’t have to be a Shakespeare expert to enjoy this comedy and marvel at how many of our modern film and television comedies, Some Like it Hot for example, have used the comic elements of this play written over 400 years ago. The Place: Charlestown Community Centre is located at the corner of Frederick and Pearson Streets, in Charlestown Square. The Place is conveniently located at the southern end of the Charlestown Square shopping centre. Access to The Place is from outside Charlestown Square, via the front door in Frederick St. There is plenty of public transport to Charlestown Square and plenty of parking at the Square. If you have any enquiries about getting to this venue ring Bob Stewart, 4963 2029. 09/13 BOOK READING Leader: Margaret Uren Dates: Mar 11th, Apr 8th, May 13th, June 24th (4 sessions) Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm Venue: Devonshire House Cost: $8 11th March 8th April 13th May 24th June The Hare With Amber Eyes by Edmund De Waal The Soldier's Wife by Joanna Trollope Sarah's Key by Tatiana De Rosnay Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishigura 10/13 GERMAN - CONTINUING Leader: Helen Kulhanek Dates: Feb 18th – Apr 8th then Apr 29th – Jun 24th Note no class Apr 1st (East Mon), Jun 10th (Queen’s B’day) Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm Venue: Devonshire House Cost: $10 A continuing course for German language students; a reasonable knowledge of vocabulary and grammar needed. Those considering this course should attend the first session to assess their ability in relation to the class. 4 Newcastle U3A Program Semester 1, 2013 TUESDAY 11/13 MOVIE APPRECIATION Leader: John Brattan Dates: Feb 19th – Apr 9th then Apr 30th – Jun 25th Note no course on Tuesday Apr 2nd (Easter Tuesday) Time: 10.30am – 12 noon Venue: U3A Room, Wickham Cost: $10 Movies have the ability to make you laugh, cry and/or see the world from a different perspective. Join this long running course to view and discuss motion pictures; John’s knowledge is extraordinary. 12/13 THE CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING THINGS Leader: Toni Debnam Dates: Mar 5th, 12th, 19th (3 sessions, continues in Semester 2) Time: 10.30am - 12 noon Venue: Devonshire House Cost: $6 Brain food for you; digestible and informative. Learn more about the classification of living things including the characteristics of living things and taxonomy, bacteria – how they started all life (and how we now help their evolution by not using antibiotics correctly!) single cell organisms including algae and protozoa, and fungi: their structure and variety. 13/13 THE FIRST 3 GOVERNORS OF NEW SOUTH WALES Leader: Barbara Lyle Date: Feb 26th Time: 10.30am - 12 noon Venue: Devonshire House Cost: $2 Arthur Phillip, John Hunter and Philip Gidley King - The lives of these three men were very closely tied during the early years of the Colony, hence the combined topic. Each faced enormous difficulties, in large part due to the indifference of the powers that be in England, and the distance which meant that answers to requests frequently took up to 12 months. 14/13 SPEAKING FRENCH Leaders: Elvira Abel And Christine Follett Dates: Feb 19th – Apr 9th then Apr 30th – Jun 25th Note no course on Tuesday Apr 2nd (Easter Tuesday) Time: 10.30am - 12 noon Venue: Devonshire House Cost: $10 This course is for people who speak and understand some French and want to improve these skills. It is not a beginner’s course. Some grammar is involved. 15/13 FRENCH - BEGINNERS Leaders: Elvira and Jean Pierre Abel Dates: Feb 19th – Apr 9th then Apr 30th – Jun 25th Note no course on Tuesday Apr 2nd (Easter Tuesday) Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm Venue: Devonshire House Cost: $10 A course for those with little knowledge of French or for people who want to get back to basics and improve their French language skills. 16/13 PERSONAL HISTORY Leader: Susan McCarthy Dates: Feb 19th – Apr 9th then Apr 30th – Jun 25th Note no course on Tuesday Apr 2nd (Easter Tuesday) Time: 10.30am - 12 noon Venue: Hamilton Gardens Cost: $10 Your personal history; a record of your life, your times, the world evolving. A continuing course from a committed presenter. Take the journey to record your personal history for not just yourself but your family and friends. 5 Newcastle U3A Program Semester 1, 2013 TUESDAY 17/13 TUESDAY AFTERNOONS WITH U3A Convenor: Ron Davis, various leaders Dates: Feb 19th – Apr 9th then Apr 30th – Jun 25th Note no course on Tuesday Apr 2nd (Easter Tuesday) Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm Venue: The Loft, Newcastle Cost: $10 Feb 19 1. Tales from the Bicycle Shop; the merchandise, the manufacture, the message, and some anecdotes. John Thacker 2. Settling African refugees in Newcastle, and their stories. Sister Diana Santleben 26 What is Anthropology? The study of cultures and people’s behaviours, with several examples. Debbi Long Mar 5 1. The Police and you; answering your questions. Snr Const Tony Tamplin 2. Fire safety and prevention for seniors. Martin Savage NSW Fire Brigade 12 The Magic of Chinese and Japanese Gardens Dr Slade Warne 19 Healthy Gardening Group - growing your own vegetables, edible gardening in pots, no-dig gardens, planting boxes, or in the garden, answers to your questions Geoff Woods 26 Bushrangers Susan McCarthy Apr 2 No Session – Easter Tuesday 9 Atmospheric particles; their loves, their lives and their losses. A/Prof. Howard Bridgman Term break April 13 - April 28 30 May 7 14 21 28 Jun 4 11 18 25 Newcastle’s own architect, Frederick Menkens; his life, his buildings, and where they are. Suzanne Martin 1. River Cruising in Europe and other holidays Harvey World Travel 2. Energy : Solar, wind, tidal and geothermal versus coal. Owen Davis & Erin Gibson 1. Wildlife Rescue in the Hunter Region Audrey Koosmen, Hunter Wildlife Rescue Service 2. History of the Hunter Wetlands, and its birds and plants Dr. Paddy Lightfoot OAM Zambia (and Northern Rhodesia); that was then and this is now – 2 perspectives of Africa. John & Anna Hill 1. Home Help, Aged Care, Nursing Homes, Community Care, and Meals on Wheels. 2. My life in Sierra Leone and in Guineé, and coming to Newcastle as a refugee. Tonkoh Kamara Canada and its provinces and its postage stamps. Jim McDougall Astronomy and you. What is there, out there? Colin Maybury Some books I have recently enjoyed. Roger Eggleton Early Navies of the Australian Colonies, and the Royal Australian Navy. Why did Australia NOT have a battleship? Brian Hansford DISCLAIMER: Opinions expressed here or in Hunter U3A Inc activities are not necessarily those of Hunter U3A Inc or its officers. Hunter U3A Inc accepts no responsibility for statements or opinions expressed. Hunter U3A Inc offers courses that provide general information for its members. Hunter U3A Inc does not warrant that such information is true and correct. U3A EXCURSION TO MORPETH Leader: John Thacker Date: FRIDAY, April 12th Time: 9.30 am sharp – approx 5.30pm Departure: from Lee Wharf, Honeysuckle Cost: $74 pp Join fellow U3A members for a cruise up river to historic Morpeth, once one of the busiest trade ports in NSW. Travelling with Nova Cruises, this full day excursion leaves Honeysuckle (Lee Wharf) at 9.30am sharp and returns approx. 5.30pm. You have 2 hours in Morpeth to enjoy lunch (own expense), shop, explore or visit the museum. Morning tea on board is complemented by tastings of local wines, sourdough breads and handmade fudge. Afternoon tea and coffee is supplied on board. Excursion runs rain or shine. Strictly limited numbers – first come first served! Enrolment is by payment only. $74 per person. Payment must accompany booking and is non-refundable Bookings close 5th February. Please use payment form on Page 5 of Newsletter. Details John Thacker 4962 5564 / 0403 001682 6 Newcastle U3A Program Semester 1, 2013 WEDNESDAY 18/13 MORNING TEA @ MISS PORTER’S HOUSE - Connecting People Of The Past, The Present And The Future Leader: Geoff Farris Dates: Apr 10th Time: 10.30am - 12 noon Venue: Miss Porter’s House, King St, Newcastle Cost: $20 Miss Porter’s House is the only National Trust owned property in Newcastle. It was built by Mr Herbert Porter who ran a family business in Hunter Street, on what is now a car park immediately behind the house. Mr Porter and his new bride, Florence Jolly, moved into the house in 1910. They had two daughters, Ella and Hazel. Both lived in the house for the whole of their lives. Herbert Porter died in the influenza epidemic in 1919 at the age of 41. The last surviving daughter, Hazel bequeathed the house to the National Trust when she died in 1997. We will have a delicious morning tea and a guided tour of Miss Porter’s House, led by volunteer guides. The cost is $20 per person and all of this amount will go to The National Trust to help maintain Miss Porter’s House and to conserve the extensive collection housed therein. There will be a limit on numbers and so you should book early to avoid disappointment.Please complete payment form on page 5 of Newsletter. Minimum 8 people, maximum 15. Phone Enrolment- Please Phone John Thacker 0403 001682 19/13 AMERICAN TRIBAL-STYLE BELLY DANCE – ATS Leader: Colleen Potts Dates: Feb 20th – Apr 10th then May 1st – Jun 26th Time: 12 noon – 1.00pm Venue: Henderson Park Hall Cost: $10 ATS is an exciting group presentation where dancers perform together within their “tribe”. The key element of ATS is “group improvisation”. An ATS performance may incorporate solos, duets, trios and circles while other dancers provide a “chorus line” whose steps complement the featured dancers – all steps are improvised during the performance. ATS steps, formations, cues, transitions and improvisation techniques will be presented. There will be opportunities for “caravanserai” to perform at student soirées throughout the year. 20/13 MIDDLE EASTERN BELLY DANCE -Choreographies Leader: Colleen Potts Dates: Feb 20th – Apr 10th then May 1st – Jun 26th Time: 1.00pm – 2.30pm Venue: Henderson Park Hall Cost: $10 Suitable for all girls continuing from last Semester. All present choreographies will be refined and exciting new choreographies will be taught. Girls who enjoy performing will have the opportunity to participate in our Nursing Home Concert Program but are under no obligation to do so. 21/13 BELLY DANCING FROM WITHIN – A Technique Course Leader: Colleen Potts Dates: Feb 20th – Apr 10th then May 1st – Jun 26th Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm Venue: Henderson Park Hall Cost: $10 This improvisation-based course is suitable for beginners and continuing dancers. Belly dance moves have been divided into 8 stationary families and travelling steps. Each family of movement is centred on lower, mid and upper body in both basic and classical pose. The course will cover a new family and travel step each week as well as basic poses and belly dance principles. Each lesson will end with free dancing in small groups followed by cool-down stretches. Wear comfortable shoes and a shimmy belt and bring a bottle of water. Next General Meeting: Thursday, April, 18th, 10.30am Devonshire House: 2nd Floor, Trades Hall, Devo
