Clarence University of the Third Age
Classes are held in the Rosny LINC (Library), Bligh Street, Rosny Park, Mondays and Wednesdays.
There are 3 one-hour sessions with a choice of courses in each session.

TERM DATES 2012
Term 1Wed 14 Mar–Wed 23 May
Term 2Mon 18 Jun–Wed 22 Aug
Term 3Mon 24 Sep–Wed 28 Nov

Session 1  9.25 - 10.25
Morning Tea  10.25 - 10.50
Session 210.50 - 11.50
Session 312.00 -   1.00

COURSE PROGRAM TERM 1, 2012

MONDAY SESSION 1 - 9.30

M111 WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? BARRY CHAPMAN
How to use local records at the state Library and online databases to identify and record your ancestors, their lives and times. To get the most from this course, it is preferable for attendees to have some computer and internet search skills.


M112 HISTORIC SIGHTS/SITES DAVID LEAMAN
Scenery and history can combine to yield a rich yarn. Meet past and present in China, Britain, U.S.A., and Switzerland. There are some interesting stories and enticing views.

M113 SPACE EXPLORATION PETER TAYLOR
Sky and Space - From our Solar System to Deep Space. This term will again cover recent updates, some space oddities and news covering items of interest.

Peter was an explainer at the NASA Deep Space Tracking Centre at Tidbinbilla outside of Canberra. The work there helped to enhance Peter’s interest in astronomy and space exploration.

M114 PAINTING CONTINUATION SELF DIRECTED - PAT OLDING (Facilitator)
This is a continuation class. New people are welcome to join for session 2. We do not have a tutor but a facilitator.
Class maximum 18

M115 FRENCH *CONTINUATION HILARY FAWCETT
Focus on supported conversation – grammar tuition as required. Small, friendly group, high participation for each student. Content of course largely decided by class members, but please note, it is not a 'French for Tourists' class.

CONTINUING MEMBERS HAVE PRECEDENCE. When vacancies occur new members are made very welcome.

MONDAY SESSION 2 - 10.55

M121 GERMAN (CONVERSATIONAL) IRENE JEPSON
This is an ongoing class but we have room for others. All members need to be fluent enough to understand the flow of conversation and to ask pertinent questions.

M126 ITALIAN ROSANNE JOYCE
A continuing course, not for beginners. Conversation, a little grammar and reading short novels.
Class maximum 5 Levy $5

M123 THE SUN KING BARRY REYNOLDS
the life, times and loves of Europe's longest reigning monarch, King Louis XIV of France.

M124 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 limit 15

M114 PAINTING CONTINUATION FROM SESSION ONE

M125 COUNTRY DANCING ALISON JONES
We move to music, dancing or walking to our own ability and enjoy working out patterns, hearing history and making friends.
Class limit 24

M126 ROMAN BRITAIN MARGARET ROSE & JOHN HOOPER
A look at the Romans landing in Britain and what they got up to in 400 years.

MONDAY SESSION 3 - 12.05

M131 THE SHAPE OF THE EARTH — PART 2 ALBERT GOEDE
Continues the theme of discovering why the surface of the Earth looks the way it does. We will look at the nature of precipitation and running water and why it has shaped such a variety of channels.

M132 POT POURRI JANE HALL (Coordinator)
Different speakers will discuss their particular areas of expertise or interest.

DateSpeakerTopic
19th MarMargaret GardnerThe Voyage of the Ayesha
26th MarPene SnashallRHH Re-development
  2nd AprCancer Council Tas. Being Sunsmart
16th AprTasmania PoliceScams
23rd AprBarry StephensModern Banking
30th AprVanessa GoodwinCycle Sri Lanka
  7th MayEstelle AikenHearing Awareness
14th MayGlaucoma AustraliaDetection, effects and management of Glaucoma
21st MayMark FountainThe Botanical Gardens - A Significant History,
an Exciting Future

M133 FIVE CENTURIES OF CRIME & PUNISHMENT EILEEN LEVETT
A peek into the ‘dark’ side of England's historical psyche. We will look at factors which have shaped crime and punishment in England from Mediaeval to Early Modern times.

M133 HAVE YOUR SAY MICKEY BENEFIEL
Participating session members will be invited to select/nominate a topic which they will lead during the semester. Each week the nominated person will act as moderator to start the debate on their chosen topic.
An attendance  maximum of 17 will be enrolled to ensure that everyone gets a chance to HAVE YOUR SAY.
Maximum 17.

Topics
Globalisation - Has it been worth it?
Education:  What’s right/wrong with it?
Population / Immigration / Guest workers / How Much is right? For whom?
Health System: To insure or not?  Is it broken?
Water: For Farm Irrigation, Hydro Power, Drinking, Nature?
Global Warming: Are we to blame? What should / can we do?
Indigenous Australians: Where? Who? How are they now?
Generational issues: X, Y, Z…..? Is anything new under the sun?
Science, Friend or Foe?  What about GM foods?
Monarchy or Republic - Advantages / Disadvantages
SPACE – What is out there and does it matter?
Recreational Narcotics – good, bad and criminal.

M135 TAI CHI MARY NEWMAN
Tai Chi is an effective art form that has been proven to strengthen both body and mind and is considered suitable for anyone of any age.
Class limit 20 Levy $2

M136 THE AMAZING FLAME OF SCIENCE HELEN LAWRENCE
Science has consistently taught us about our world ever since Greek and Roman times. But it has been less successful in convincing us where we came from until quite recently. Find out the ins and outs of how this all happened!

WEDNESDAY SESSION 1 - 9.30

W111 POETRY READING GRAEME LINDRIDGE
Read and listen to much loved poetry or recite ones you remember from way back when. Share your anthologies and favourite poems, including your own, in a friendly informal atmosphere. Poetry Links     Book Links

W112 LET’S GET PHYSICAL IAN DUFFY
In this final instalment of the trilogy that started with 'The Crooked Road' we review and extend the revolution in physics. From pendulum clocks to atomic clocks, from x-rays to PET scans, from nuclear weapons to nuclear energy, we explore how all that knowledge was harnessed. Archival images, video clips, and animated graphics with sound will paint the picture.

W113 QUEEN VICTORIA JOHN HOOPER
A detailed look at Queen Victoria and the people around her.

John's background is Army, Police, Local Government and he has a great interest in History.

W114 SKETCHING & DRAWING SELF DIRECTED
Come and join a group of enthusiastic people to follow a passion of sketching and drawing. New members to the group are welcome.
Levy $5

W115 MAH-JONG PRUE CRANE
Basic Western Mar-jong, a Chinese game of winds and dragons. No more than 4 learners but experienced players are welcome. Bring your own set if you have one.

WEDNESDAY SESSION 2 - 10.55

W121 SINGING FOR PLEASURE ADRIENNE COOPER & ESMA WOOLLEY
Songs with melody and meaning. New members welcome.

W122 MUSEUM MASTERPIECES – THE LOUVRE CECILIA WOOTTON
One of the Great Courses series, this course consists of 12 lectures on DVD dealing with aspects of the Louvre – the history, the architecture, and the origins of the collection as well is lectures on many of the artists represented.

W123 GEOLOGY OF AUSTRALIA PETER STEVENSON
A short course in Geology, then Australia and Tasmania from 4.5 billion years ago.
Levy $2

W124 CHESS MERV KERSHAW
An opportunity to learn this ancient and thought-provoking board game – the only game where chance plays no part – or to refresh and improve your skills.

W125 TAI CHI MARY NEWMAN
Tai Chi is an effective art form that has been proven to strengthen both body and mind and is considered suitable for anyone of any age.
Class limit 20 Levy $2

W126 EARLY C20TH WRITERS NOELA FOXCROFT
The course looks at the life and times of some of Australia's most noted authors at the early part of the 20th Century.

WEDNESDAY SESSION 3 - 12.05

W131 FACING THE MUSIC CHRIS CARSON
Face the music

Presentation of recordings of classical music early to contemporary. Non-technical discussion and class participation.
Class limit 20

W132 THE GENTEEL SLAVERY OF GOVERNESSING PENNY COHEN
Who were the governesses? What were the circumstances that caused a genteel person to take employment as a governess? We look at the social history and at some novels and stories which feature governesses. These include Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre and her sister Anne’s Agnes Grey, as well as My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin and Edith Wharton's The Buccaneers.
Class limit 12-15.

W133 ARMCHAIR TRAVEL JOAN CARR
Travel the world with different speakers to some unusual places without leaving the comfort of your own chair.

W134 PLAY READING DES COOPER
Enjoy losing yourself in reading the part of a different character. No experience necessary – just a voice!
Class limit 8

W135 CIRCLE DANCING KRISTA SANDS
We will dance dances from different traditions, both old and new. No previous experience is necessary, and two left feet can be accommodated. Steps are easy, pace slow to moderate, taking into account various ailments some of us, including yours truly, have accumulated over the years.

ACTIVITIES!
Keep an eye on the Activities Section of the notice board for other items of interest.
Sunday mornings 10 am start. — 1 - 2 hours easy walking

Ring the leader between 8.30 and 9 am if you are not coming All walking is undertaken at own risk. No responsibility is accepted by U3A for any accident.

Easy walks around a variety of locations in and around the Hobart area such as Shag Bay below.


A group of U3A walkers stop for a refreshing cup of "Billy" tea at the Waterworks
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