U3A Geelong  University of the Third Age
 

  Course:   Art   Weekly   
  Code:   363-10   Notes:
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   3/02/2010   EndDate:   24/11/2010   Time:   13:00   --   15:00   OCEAN GROVE
  Tutor:   Thelma   Evans   Enquiries / Bookings:   5255 1806
  This is a self-help Art group,  with students working with different mediums, all willing to give each other advice if needed.

  Course:   Art: Recreational Drawing/ Painting A   Weekly  
  Code:   361-10   Notes:
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   3/02/2010   EndDate:   1/12/2010   Time:   13:30   --   16:00   DRYSDALE
  Tutor:   (Yvonne) Patricia   Barratt   Enquiries / Bookings:   5251 1832
  This is a self help group with participants giving mutual support.  More experienced artists within the group are available to
   give advice on a wide range of media including oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolour, pencil and pen and ink.  There is no
  formal curriculum but reference material is available.  From time to time students may be required to present and
  discuss a painting of their choice.

  Course:   Australian History   Weekly   Vacancies   No
  Code:   450-10   Notes:
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   3/02/2010   EndDate:   8/12/2010   Time:   09:30   --   11:00   GROVEDALE
  Tutor:   Richard (Dick)   Rowe   Enquiries / Bookings:   5244 5114
  Snapshots of Australian History from the First Fleet to recent times.

  Course:   Computers: Internet for Beginners   Weekly   Vacancies   No
  Code:   442C-10   Notes:   Short course. Term 3.
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   14/07/2010   EndDate:   1/09/2010   Time:   13:30   --   15:00   GROVEDALE
  Tutor:   Les   Smith   Enquiries / Bookings:   5241 5828
  A one term course on the use of the internet: suitable for new computer users who would like to explore the internet with
  web browsers: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Flock.  Class members will learn to use Google web based email and
   other web based applications.  The class will be limited to four members and each will have the use of a computer.

  Course:   Computers: Internet for Beginners   Weekly   Vacancies   No
  Code:   442D-10   Notes:   Short course. Term 4.
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   6/10/2010   EndDate:   24/11/2010   Time:   13:30   --   15:00   GROVEDALE
  Tutor:   Les   Smith   Enquiries / Bookings:   5241 5828
  A one term course on the use of the internet: suitable for new computer users who would like to explore the internet with
  web browsers: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Flock.  Class members will learn to use Google web based email and
   other web based applications.  The class will be limited to four members and each will have the use of a computer.

  Course:   Conversational French   Fortnightly  
  Code:   395-10   Notes:   1st week of term
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   3/02/2010   EndDate:   1/12/2010   Time:   11:15   --   12:45   GROVEDALE
  Tutor:   Wal   Moser   Enquiries / Bookings:   5221 5971
  A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF FRENCH IS ESSENTIAL.
  Classes are conducted in French.  All members are required to prepare papers on subjects that interest them, to present
  them to the class and encourage questions and  answers and discussion as well as general topical conversation.  (Il faut
  toujours penser en francais!)

  Course:   Creative Writing Portarlington   Weekly  
  Code:   371-10   Notes:   Limited vacancies
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   3/02/2010   EndDate:   15/12/2010   Time:   10:00   --   12:00   PORTARLINGTON
  Tutor:   John   Craig   Enquiries / Bookings:   5221 1137
  Each Wednesday,  we work at words, so that what we write will engage, interest, excite, mystify - and not be dull or
  boring.  We practise many forms of writing, allowing time and the opportunity for the class to read and discuss their
  work.  We support those with the confidence to send works to magazines and competitions, and rejoice in their successes.

  Course:   Genealogy Forum ( Family Research)   Fortnightly   Vacancies   No
  Code:   457B-10   Notes:
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   10/02/2010   EndDate:   1/12/2010   Time:   09:30   --   11:00   GROVEDALE
  Tutor:   Vicki   Smith   Enquiries / Bookings:   5243 4948
  Welcome all Family Tree enthusiasts -- beginners to experts -- willing to share knowledge, ideas, hints and clues in
  fortnightly forum.  We are not teachers just keen genealogists!

  Course:   Genealogy Forum (Family Research)   Fortnightly   Vacancies   No
  Code:   457A-10   Notes:   1st week of term
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   3/02/2010   EndDate:   8/12/2010   Time:   09:30   --   11:00   GROVEDALE
  Tutor:   Vicki   Smith   Enquiries / Bookings:   5243 4948
  Welcome all Family Tree enthusiasts -- beginners to experts -- willing to share knowledge, ideas, hints and clues in
  fortnightly forum.  We are not teachers just keen genealogists!

  Course:   German: Advanced   Weekly  
  Code:   396-10   Notes:
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   3/02/2010   EndDate:   8/12/2010   Time:   10:00   --   12:00   NEWTOWN
  Tutor:   Hans-Caspar   von Diebitsch   Enquiries / Bookings:   5221 6156
  People with good conversation skills, though rusty, will be welcomed along with those whose command of the language is
  sufficient to take part in discussions. Reading and discussion of Literature and Poetry.  Members contribute by telling
  stories and writing essays.

  Course:   History: Meet Renaissance Italians   Weekly  
  Code:   302-10   Notes:
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   10/03/2010   EndDate:   1/12/2010   Time:   09:30   --   11:00   GROVEDALE
  Tutor:   Dirleen   Bufton   Enquiries / Bookings:   5243 4575
  This is part of a 4-yr. cycle in the form of a "guided tour" of Northern Italy through the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries,
  during which we drop in on people whose lives "made history"!  The focus this year is on a variety of Saints and Sinners
  from several cities including Siena, Rome, and Urbiro.

  Course:   Life Matters   Fortnightly  
  Code:   349-10   Notes:   2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   10/02/2010   EndDate:   24/11/2010   Time:   10:00   --   12:00   HAMLYN HEIGHTS
  Tutor:   Barbara   Mundy   Enquiries / Bookings:   5277 2308
  You may have memories of particular times or events in your life which  you would enjoy recording.  This could take the
  form of memoir writing, photo records, oral history or genealogy.  This course will open up the options.

  Course:   Literature for Pleasure   Fortnightly   
  Code:   383-10   Notes:   Starts 2nd week of each Term
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   10/02/2010   EndDate:   8/12/2010   Time:   13:30   --   15:00   GROVEDALE
  Tutor:   Joan   Mann   Enquiries / Bookings:   5278 4870
  We plan to read and discuss a variety of titles, more fiction than non fiction and at least one 'classic' text.  Members
  may lead a discussion if they wish.  Occasionally we watch a film when an appropriate one is available.

  Course:   Philosophy - The Soul's Journey (Part 3)   Weekly   Vacancies   No
  Code:   330-10   Notes:   Not open to new students
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   3/02/2010   EndDate:   8/12/2010   Time:   09:30   --   11:00   GROVEDALE
  Tutor:   Michael   Bohuslav   Enquiries / Bookings:   5264 7484
  An amalgamated group of Part 1 + Part 2 students this year

  Course:   Philosophy Through the Ages   Weekly  
  Code:   329-10   Notes:
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   3/02/2010   EndDate:   1/12/2010   Time:   11:30   --   13:00   GROVEDALE
  Tutor:   (John) Walter    Backhouse   Enquiries / Bookings:   5244 5114
  This course examines philosophic concepts from Socrates to the present time. The course will discuss basic ideas of the
  great thinkers, and will encourage discussion.

  Course:   Spanish   Weekly  
  Code:   393-10   Notes:
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   3/02/2010   EndDate:   8/12/2010   Time:   13:00   --   14:30   GROVEDALE
  Tutor:   Eduardo   Teijeiro   Enquiries / Bookings:   5278 6555
  Advanced general grammar.  Advanced dialogues.  Orthography.

  Course:   Spanish 11   Weekly  
  Code:   393A-10   Notes:
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   3/02/2010   EndDate:   8/12/2010   Time:   14:30   --   16:00   GROVEDALE
  Tutor:   Eduardo   Teijeiro   Enquiries / Bookings:   5278 6555
  1. Vocabulary. Pronunciation of syllables and words. Daily introduction of words.
  2. Composition of sentences and the position of articles, nouns, etc.
  3. Grammar, elementary conjugation of verbs, etc.
  4. Dialogues.
  5. Some Spanish history.
  6. Orthography.

  Course:   Travel, from A - Z   Weekly  
  Code:   453-10   Notes:
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   3/02/2010   EndDate:   24/11/2010   Time:   11:30   --   13:00   GROVEDALE
  Tutor:   Marie   Goldsworthy   Enquiries / Bookings:   5221 1813
  Intended as a Forum in which participants can share as well as learn from personal accounts and experiences of others. 
  Alphabetically organized but no travel topic unsuitable, e.g. A: Aacher, accommodation; B: blogs, bike riding;

  Course:   U3A Choir   Weekly   Vacancies   No
  Code:   311-10   Notes:
  Day:   Wed   StartDate   3/02/2010   EndDate:   1/12/2010   Time:   14:00   --   16:00   GROVEDALE
  Tutor:   Margaret   Hughes   Enquiries / Bookings:   5256 2195
  This mixed-voice choir is now in its ninth year.  We knew that making music together and singing to others is good for the
   mind, body and soul.  This year we aim to widen our repertoire even further with more challenging works in 4-pt.
  Harmony.  We will continue to give concerts to audiences in aged-care facilities, retirement villages, community and
  Church groups, and participate in the Seniors' Festival.