Courses on Friday 2010

Course:   Art   Weekly
Code:   561-10   Notes:
Day:   Fri   StartDate   5/02/2010   EndDate: 17/12/2010   Time:   10:00   --   15:00   HERNE HILL
Tutor:   Maria   Slade   Enquiries / Bookings:   5250 2975
This class is best suited to those who already have had some experience with their preferred mediums in art. We
concentrate mostly on oils, but some of the students use water and pastels as well. Some have been tutored, others
not. However, everyone loves giving advice and Friday is our favourite day of the week.

Course:   Computer Users Forum   Fortnightly   Vacancies   No
Code:   141-10   Notes:   Fortnightly. Starts 1st week of each term.
Day:   Fri   StartDate   5/02/2010   EndDate:   3/12/2010   Time:   13:30   --   15:30   GROVEDALE
Tutor:   Les   Smith   Enquiries / Bookings:   5241 5828
A forum for computer users. The first half of the forum offers a series of demonstrations with a laptop computer. The
second half of the forum is open for general discussion. While new computer users are welcome the forum is not
suitable for members who do not have a computer at home. A personal email account is an advantage, but not essential.

Course:   Digital Photography Forum   Fortnightly
Code:   439-10   Notes:   2nd week of each term. Possible mid-term break each term.
Day:   Fri   StartDate   12/02/2010   EndDate:   10/12/2010   Time:   10:00   --   12:00   GROVEDALE
Tutor:   Martin   Young   Enquiries / Bookings:   5244 5114
Share and critique each others digital photos. Learn together some techniques to take better photos, based on books,
magazines and the internet. Review online images from competitions etc. Note: Tutor is a "Hobby Photographer" there to
continue learning with others in this forum

Course:   Exploring the Environment   Weekly
Code:   503-10   Notes:
Day:   Fri   StartDate   5/02/2010   EndDate:   3/12/2010   Time:   09:30   --   11:00   GROVEDALE
Tutor:   Graeme   Allen   Enquiries / Bookings:   5243 5931
We investigate our natural environment and explore the issues and concerns that are so much in the news these days.
Our aim is to understand how the environment works as a system, the effects that human activities have on that
system, and how we can work to minimise these effects.

Course:   History of Queenscliff   Weekly
Code:   402-10   Notes:   8 weeks only in term 4
Day:   Fri   StartDate   15/10/2010   EndDate:   3/12/2010   Time:   14:00   --   16:00   QUEENSCLIFF
Tutor:   William   Brown   Enquiries / Bookings:   5258 3735
When was Queenscliff discovered as a holiday resort? Who built the big Hotels? Why Fishermans Flat? What did people
in Queenscliff do before television and the coffee shops? An eight-session course will draw on the resources of the
Queenscliff Museum to look at the buildings, the clothes, the entertainments, and education in the Borough, using
documents, photographs, and the personal recollections of residents to flesh out the human and physical story of the
borough's development.

Course:   History of Scotland   Weekly
Code:   500A-10   Notes:
Day:   Fri   StartDate   5/02/2010   EndDate:   10/12/2010   Time:   13:30   --   15:00   GROVEDALE
Tutor:   Richard   Critchlow   Enquiries / Bookings:   5248 5079
In this course we will examine the history of Scotland in episodic form. We will concentrate attention upon significant
turning points rather than a chronological sequence. Such significant episodes include mission of St Columba in 563, the
nation-building efforts of Kenneth McAlpin and King Duncan, the golden age under Alexander I and II, and the origins of
the blood feud with the English. Subsequently, the role of nationalism becomes paramount with attention to "The Bruce",
Wallace, Mary Queen of Scots etc. If possible, we will also examine the Jacobites , the "Highland Clearances" and the

Course:   Law: Rights and Wrongs of   Weekly
Code:   507-10   Notes:
Day:   Fri   StartDate   5/02/2010   EndDate:   10/12/2010   Time:   11:30   --   13:00   GROVEDALE
Tutor:   (John) Walter    Backhouse   Enquiries / Bookings:   5278 6058
This program discusses legal concepts, and encourages discussion as to justice, equity reform and social aspects of
the law. The scope of this course is to consider the rights of citizens, the legal rights of citizens, and to define and look
at the wrongs which may be involved in our community.

Course:   Literature: World   Weekly
Code:   502-10   Notes:
Day:   Fri   StartDate   5/02/2010   EndDate:   26/11/2010   Time:   13:30   --   15:00   GROVEDALE
Tutor:   Valda   Dedman   Enquiries / Bookings:   5243 2374
We will continue our exploration of Canadian literature, begun in 2009, which has led us into some fascinating sidetracks.
Class members participate actively and contribute to the research.

Course:   Mah Jong   Weekly
Code:   531B-10   Notes:
Day:   Fri   StartDate   5/02/2010   EndDate:   10/12/2010   Time:   13:00   --   15:00   GROVEDALE
Tutor:   Sheila   Sims   Enquiries / Bookings:   5243 1605
Newcomers will be introduced to the game. Most are playing quite efficiently after three or four sessions. Bring your set
if you have one, but you are quite welcome all by yourself!!! It is a game, and all who have come in the past seem to
enjoy the afternoon. Hope to see you in 2010.

Course:   Poetry Appreciation   Weekly
Code:   506-10   Notes:
Day:   Fri StartDate   5/02/2010   EndDate:   3/12/2010   Time:   15:00   --   16:30   OCEAN GROVE
Tutor:   Ena   Roach   Enquiries / Bookings:   5256 1205
Poetry studied ranges from BC to the present day, from all nations including local Geelong Poets' writing.   Sometimes
we study poems, a theme - e.g. "the sea", "birds", "work". We study the form, meaning and feeling of each poem.
Members take turns to present poets of their own choice. (However there is no pressure to do that.)
   Enrolment Day: Wed 27 January 2010. Enquiries / Bookings after this date to the published phone number.   Page:   10

Course:   Sea / Maritime Heritage / Port of Geelong   Weekly
Code:   241-10   Notes:   No classes in Term 3
Day:   Fri   StartDate   5/02/2010   EndDate:   17/12/2010   Time:   10:00   --   12:00   NORTH GEELONG
Tutor:   Henry   Hudson   Enquiries / Bookings:   5258 2496
The Sea, Our Maritime Heritage and the Port of Geelong: The composition, nature and significance of the sea as a
primary feature of our planet. Impact of the sea on our lives - e.g. tides, weather, saving life at sea, RNLI, the sea-land
interface. Development of ships - e.g. S.S. "Great Britain". The problem of "Where are we?" when at sea. Navigation,
guiding lights, maritime support services. Measurements at sea. The Entrance to Port Phillip. Our maritime heritage.

Course:   Stories   Fortnightly
Code:   454-10   Notes:   2nd & 4th Fri of the month
Day:   Fri   StartDate   12/02/2010   EndDate:   10/12/2010   Time:   10:00   --   11:30   GROVEDALE
Tutor:   John   Craig   Enquiries / Bookings:   5221 1137
In this class we listen to recordings of short stories including Charles Dickens, Edgar Allen Poe, Conan Doyle, Henry
Lawson, Mark Twain, Scott Fitzgerald and D. H. Lawrence.

Course:   The Gardening Forum   Monthly
Code:   520-10   Notes:   1st Fri of the month
Day:   Fri   StartDate   5/02/2010   EndDate:   3/12/2010   Time:   11:00   --   12:45   GROVEDALE
Tutor:   Irene   Wemyss   Enquiries / Bookings:   5250 3422
A monthly forum for all garden lovers. We will discuss different aspects of sustainable gardening growing in pots etc.
Occasional guest speakers and excursions.

Course:   Volcanoes   Fortnightly
Code:   440-10   Notes:   1st week of each term. Possible One or two week break in each term.
Day:   Fri   StartDate   5/02/2010   EndDate:   3/12/2010   Time:   10:00   --   12:00   GROVEDALE
Tutor:   Martin   Young   Enquiries / Bookings:   5244 5114
We will cover volcanoes; where they occur; how they are classified and materials they eject via eruptions. We will also
look at their lifecycle and famous eruptions both historic and more recent. We will cover volcanoes in Australia and
Victoria and finally look at extra terrestrial volcanoes.

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