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U3A NAMBUCCA VALLEY ASSOC. INC.
ABN 94 948 200 504
P O Box 101 Nambucca Heads
NSW 2448
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.u3a.com.au
COURSE AND EVENTS LIST
FIRST SEMESTER - FEBRUARY – JUNE 2015
GREAT BUDDHA OF KAMAKURA - JAPAN
SYMBOLISING INNER DISCIPLINE, KINDNESS, TOLERANCE AND FORGIVENESS
Course List – January to June 2015
Updated - February 4
GENERAL INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY:
Membership of U3A is open to retired or semi-retired persons over the age of 55, or to those who have
sought special dispensation from the committee.
TO ENROL IN A COURSE:
It is necessary to be a financial member of U3A before enrolling in a U3A course. Once
the membership fee is paid, enrol with the Course Leader at Open Day or contact him/her via details on the course list.
MEMBERSHIP FEES: Due in January of each year.
Fees are currently $20 per person. Members joining after 30 June
pay 50% of the annual fee. Payment of membership fees may be made in one of the following ways:
a) by cheque payable to U3A Nambucca Valley Assoc. Inc. and mailed, together with a completed membership form,
to The Treasurer, PO Box 101, Nambucca Heads, 2448
or,
b) by direct transfer to U3A Nambucca Valley Assoc. Inc. Contact us for our account details.
or,
c)
by cheque or cash payment at Open Day on Wednesday 28 January 2015. Please bring your completed
membership form to facilitate paper work.
Payment of membership fees in advance of Open Day would be very much appreciated.
COURSE COSTS:
These vary depending on the course and should be discussed with the course leader when enrolling.
Generally it will depend on factors such as the number of participants, the course venue and the amount of photocopying
or supplementary material required. A contribution towards morning/afternoon tea is at the discretion of the course
leader in consultation with the course members.
Unless advised by the course leader prior to Open Day, course costs are not to be paid on Open Day.
Course costs cover venue hire only. All course leaders volunteer their time. Outdoor activities do not incur a course cost. If
there are other expenses involved, such as hire of equipment or material, the course leader will advise course members.
INSURANCE:
U3A requires all members to be financial, so that they are covered against public liability when attending
an approved U3A activity. However, this does not cover them for personal loss or accident. All members are required to
initial the attendance sheets, which are at every U3A course and function.
NAME TAGS:
Members are asked to wear their name tags to all U3A courses and functions to help facilitate members
getting to know one another, and as proof of financial membership.
PLEASE NOTE:
a) If a course has insufficient numbers to be viable, the committee may decide not to run that course.
b) If a course is ongoing from the previous year, vacant places may be limited, and/or the course leader may request new
group members to have previous knowledge or skills.
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Course List – January to June 2015
Updated - February 4
GUEST SPEAKERS / PUBLIC FORUMS
Course Name
BUSHFIRES IN
AUSTRALIA
Time and Date
Venue
Course Description
Successive
presentations at
2.00-4.00pm
Monday
February 23
Small hall
NEC
Two presentations by Richard Whittaker.
The combination of drought, heatwave and highly inflammable
eucalypt forest makes parts of NSW and Victoria the most bushfire
prone in the world. In this presentation we look at all these factors
and how they contribute to the massively dangerous bushfires that
occasionally erupt during summer. We also review the progress
we are making in predicting these outbreaks and the evolving
methods of fighting them.
followed by
OLD SYDNEY ON
CAMERA
HOW TO BUILD A
HIGHWAY
THE WAR THAT
CHANGED US
GROWTH A NO
NO?
2.00-4.00pm
Monday
March 30
Small hall
NEC
2:00-4:00pm
Monday April 27
Small hall
NEC
2:00-4:00pm
Monday May 25
Small hall
NEC
The photography of Henry King and Charles Kerry.
The first photograph of Sydney dates back to 1841 when the city
was barely 50 years old. Sydney and the camera virtually grew up
together and the photographic record that exists today provides a
marvellous storyline to the development of the city. During the
19th century two Sydney photographers rose to prominence.
Henry King and Charles Kerry were among the earliest to move
away from the portraiture of the studio and out into city streets.
The views they captured of Sydney in the gaslight era provide a
priceless historical record of old Sydney.
A presentation by Stephen Carter on behalf of Lend Lease
The Pacific Highway is being upgraded right on our doorsteps and
we are fascinated as hills are levelled and bridges arise from
ground level. But how is it all done: just how much dirt has to be
shifted and where will it go, what are all the materials used, how is
a bridge constructed from whoa to go? Stephen Carter B.Eng
(civiI), Senior Project Engineer for Lend Lease, will describe how
this all happens.
A presentation by Judy Hassall
Judy Hassall’s father, Archie Barwick, was a farmer who enlisted
in 1914, at the age of 24. He fought at Gallipoli, winning the Croix
de Guerre, and served in France and Belgium. Judy will tell us of
his life in the Great War, learned from 16 pocket-sized diaries
which offer a compelling, often gripping narrative penned by a
natural storyteller.
A presentation by Kerryn Higgs
Remember Easter Island? Over a 1000 year period islanders
carved more and more statues each year, statues that are so like
Malcolm Fraser that we dub them Malcolm Frasers. No problem
with that. They had lots of stone; however, they moved the statues
from quarries to erection site over trunks. The more statues that
they carved each year, the more trees they felled to move the
statues and after a while they had no trees, they could not make
fishing boats and had no fish to eat and they died.
Kerryn Higgs, author of the book “Collision Course. Endless
growth on a finite planet” believes that the Western world is
headed for an Easter Island fate. Kerryn will show us how we can
avoid this future.
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HEALTH and FITNESS
Course Name
Time and Date
Venue
Course Description
INTRODUCTION TO
SELF SHIATZU
10:00am-12noon
Friday 10 weeks
fortnightly from
February 20
Private
home
Nambucca
Heads
Surf Club
INTRODUCTION TO
PILATES
12noon-1.00pm
Wednesday
February 4, 11,
18
9.30-10.30am
Thursday
February 5, 12,
19
11.00-11.45am
Monday February
2, 9, 16.
To continue if
required
10.45-11.45am
Thursday
February 5, 12,
19
2.45-4.00pm
Tuesdays weekly
Commencing
April
9.00-9.45am
Thursdays
March 5, 12, 19
For those of us wishing to address stress or health issues, or just
to maintain health harmony and wellbeing, the art of Jin Shin
Jyutsu is a simple and powerful tool available to all. It is a gentle
art of placing fingertips (over clothing) on designated energy locks
to harmonize and restore energy flow.
Gentle exercises to help maintain balance, flexibility and muscle
strength. Using a range of equipment, you can work to your own
ability. Wear comfortable clothing. Min 10.
HEALTH,
WELLBEING AND
LIFESTYLE
2.00-4.00pm
Wednesdays
February 18,
March 4, 18, 25
STRENGTH AND
BALANCE
QIGONG
MEDICAL QIGONG
MEDITATION
TAI CHI
MINDFULNESS
MEDITATION
Catholic
Church Hall
A great boost to the immune system and whole body health
through gentle movement.
Catholic
Church Hall
For those who need some help with relaxing, strengthening their
health and mind focus, building up qi to fight disease.
Catholic
Church Hall
Breathe correctly, practise gentle flowing movements for better
balance, less arthritis and whole body strength.
Private
home
Practise being fully aware of the present moment. Great physical
and mental benefits.
Soulitude
Health
Physio
Macksville.
Headland
Hall
Enjoy learning the technique of Pilates to improve flexibility,
strength and endurance in the whole body in the wonderful new
studio of Soulitude Health Physio. Cost $3 per session
Gain a greater understanding and empower yourself by learning
what enhances your vitality and where you may lose your energy.
This course is aimed to provide you with practical skills, tips and
ideas on how to take charge of your health and happiness. A
qualified nutritionist gives you the chance of education, inspiration
and transformation.
FOOD and CULTURE
Course Name
CHRISSIE AND
FRIENDS
VIVE LA FRANCE!
Time and Date
Venue
Course Description
4:00– 6:00pm
Wednesdays
February 25,
March 4, 11,
May 6, 13, 20
4:00–7:00pm
Wednesday
March 18
Nambucca
Heads High
School
Learn some exciting new cooking techniques, both hands on and
demonstrations, from cheese making to Turkey Galantine. Menu at
Open Day. Limit 12. $10 payable on enrolment for ingredients.
Nambucca
Heads High
School
Movie and Meal. ‘The Intouchables’. A wonderful French movie
(subtitles), based on a true story about 2 men of different class
and race – a wealthy quadriplegic and his carer who has just been
released from prison who forge an improbable friendship. You will
laugh and you will cry and leave the theatre uplifted. Don’t forget
your cushion. Running time 108 minutes.
The movie will be followed by a wonderful 3 course French meal
provided by the hospitality students of Nambucca High. $20
payment on enrolment for catering purposes.
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MUSIC, DANCE and CREATIVE ARTS
Course Name
Time and Date
Venue
Course Description
2.00-4.00pm
Wednesdays
weekly from
February 11
1.00-3.00pm
Wednesdays
weekly from
February 4
10.00-11.30am
Wednesdays
weekly
10:00am-12noon
Friday weekly
from February 20
Private
home
Valla
Beach
Large Hall
NEC
You are invited to join in on an informal jazz afternoon with Chris.
He will share his love of Jazz and great CD collection with fellow
enthusiasts.
Surf Club
Hand drumming; some experience required.
Headland
Hall
This is not highland dancing. We dance reels, jigs and strathspeys
in sets of eight. No partner needed and movements are taught.
Wear flat, non-slip shoes.
Headland
Hall
MUSIC FOR
PLEASURE
4.00pm Monday
weekly
February 2 to
March 30 and
April 20 to June
22
10.00am-12noon
Last Tuesday of
the month
Start with Flamenco Sevillanas, a partnered regional Spanish
dance, which you can dance with anyone, anywhere in the world
due to its universal structure, accompanied with the Palmas and
the simple Spanish terms of encouragement and then continue to
explore the next chapters of Flamenco. Learn one of the four
standard versus in this workshop. $5.00 per session.
Enjoy sharing all musical genres classical, jazz, musicals with
Suzy.
NAMBUCCA
VALLEY TRASH
BAND
10:00am-2:00pm
Thursdays weekly
from March 5 for
8 weeks
Macksville
Men’s Shed
12noon-1.00pm
Tuesdays weekly
from February 3
for 10 weeks
1.00-3.00pm
Tuesdays weekly
Surf Club
JAZZ
APPRECIATION
BELLYDANCING
DRUMMING
SCOTTISH
COUNTRY
DANCING
FLAMENCO
GETTING
STARTED WITH
UKULELE
ADVANCED
UKULELE
Private
home
Surf Club
A sensual, empowering form of self-expression. Wear loose
clothing and bring a sash or scarf. Beginners welcome.
Fun for all creative folk, men and women. No musical talent
required. ’Instruments’ to be handmade from junk in conjunction
with the Macksville Men’s Shed; the crazier the better. Google for
inspiration – lots of great ideas to be found. Limit on numbers so
get in quick.
A 10 week course for the very beginner, led by 2 members of
Nambucca Ukulele Group. You will need a ukulele, a tuner and
$20 or so for the book. Guaranteed to bring you joy.
A small instrument but so much fun! This course will run as an
informal format with experienced players (of any level) only. BYO
ukulele.
SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND MEDIA
Course Name
ENERGY USAGE
IPADS FOR
BEGINNERS
INFORMAL IPAD
GET TOGETHER
LAPTOPS,
TABLETS and
SMART PHONES
Time and Date
Venue
Course Description
10.00-11:30am
Tuesday, April
14, 21, 28
9:30–11:30am
Saturday March 7
and 14
Bridge Club
An account of mankind’s usage of energy forms from the past,
present and future.
Youth
Centre
10.00–1130am
Tuesdays from
February 3
10.00–1130am
Thursdays from
February 12
Laptop and
tablet/phone on
alternate weeks.
Nambucca
RSL Club
For those wanting to use an iPad. Includes layout, basic controls,
gestures, apps, settings, help, browsing, and camera with
opportunities to practise using your own iPad. You need a fully
charged iPad. The presenter is not an expert but enjoys sharing
what they have learnt.
Learn new ways of using your iPad. Share things you like, find
new tips and tricks and generally help each other along the
information super highway. Note: Bring iPad fully charged.
Join with Anne to explore the world of your laptop (Word, Excel,
printing, etc.) and tablet/smart phone. Anne is flexible to cater to
all requests - talk to her at Open Day.
Nambucca
RSL Club
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COMMUNITY
RADIO TRAINING
COURSE
1.00-3.00pm
Fridays weekly
from February 5
to March 27
Radio
Nambucca
2NVR
Tewinga
Learn from the experts at our wonderful award winning local radio
station, 2NVR. Topics include: how radio works, interviewing skills,
media law, digital editing and so much more.
DISCUSSION GROUPS
Course Name
Time and Date
Venue
Course Description
THE BUDDHA
DHARMA
10.00am-12noon
1st and 3rd Friday
each month
Private
home
Study/discussion of Buddhist ideas based on the book ‘A Still
Forest Pool’ by Achaan Chah.
10.00am-12noon
2nd and 4th
Friday each
month
9:30-11:30am
1st and 3rd
Monday of each
month
Private
home
Study/discussion of the Buddhist text from the book ‘The Heart of
Buddha’s Teaching’ by Thich Nhat Hahn.
Bridge Club
1.30-3.30pm
1st Thursday
each month from
February 5.
2.00-4.00pm
Last Friday of
each month
Faringdon
Community
Centre
Wonderful guest speakers including Greg Barron (author), Peter
Brennan on a steady state economy, Mike Flood on international
affairs, Harry Martin on advances in dentistry, Tony Waugh on
framing, David Hall on What in the World and many more currently
being organised. Plus a chance to speak yourself before the guest
speaker on your most passionate subjects.
Share the wonderful journeys of our members as they cross all
corners of the globe. Convivial company and hear some wonderful
adventures. Starting with ‘Living in Laos’.
BUDDHISM
DISCUSSION
PHILOSOPHER’S
CAFE
TRAVELLERS’
TALES
BOOK CHAT
Doug Blackwell 6568 4426
Nambucca
Heads
Library
[email protected]
No required reading – just share what you’ve read in the last
month and enjoy the company of other bookworms.
ART AND CRAFT
Course Name
ART FOR FUN
FELTING
PHOTOGRAPHY
ART - LOVE OF
LANDSCAPE
Time and Date
Venue
Course Description
2.00-4.30pm
Fridays
February 20,
March 6, 20,
April 10
10:00am–4:00pm
Friday
February 27 and
March 13
10.30am-12.30pm
Wednesdays
every two weeks
from February 18
Small Hall
NEC
Whether you’d like to learn basic drawing skills or play with
different techniques and materials, you’ll enjoy this arty
experience.
Private
home
Fibre artist Margrit will teach us the art of Flat Felts (day 1), Hollow
Felting (day 2). Bring own lunch. $25 for materials payable on
enrolment. Limit 8.
Small Hall
NEC
10.00–11:30am
Tuesday, 6 weeks
from February 24
Stringer
Gallery
Would you like to take professional looking photographs? Learn
the parts of a camera and their uses, progressing through all
facets of photography, practical and theory, types of files, white
balance, ISO, exposure, apertures, lenses, filters etc. Bring your
own camera and manual. Not suitable for phone cameras.
We will begin with Art Appreciation in general and a consideration
of what makes a successful work of art. From here we will explore
Western Landscape Art through the centuries.
On enrolment $12 will be payable to cover the cost of printed art
information sheets to accompany the course.
FUN and GAMES, SPORTS and OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Course Name
Time and Date
Venue
Course Description
9.30am-11.30am
2nd and 4th
Mondays
each month
Bridge Club
MAH JONG
SOCIAL and
BEGINNERS
Learn to play this fascinating game or improve your game and
enjoy a fun social time. You will play with different partners each
session. BYO set (some sets available for loan).
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INTRODUCTION TO
BRIDGE
GARDENING
GROUP
GOLF
FISHING
9.30am-12noon
Tuesdays
5 May to 23 June
10.00am-12noon
3rd Monday each
month
9:00am–10am
Fridays, March
20, 27, April 10,
17 24.
8.00am last
Friday each
month
Tba
Bridge Club
This practical beginners’ course covers all the basic skills required
to enjoy both social and competition Bridge.
Various
venues
Visits to members’ gardens plus nurseries and other places of
interest for gardeners, plant swaps and occasional talks from
horticultural experts.
With Tony Attwell (golf pro). 10 people per class. Equipment
provided free. 2 months reduced rated for games after class. $50
for 5 weeks.
Tba, probably
Sunday am.
Dates to be
decided in March.
Urunga
waterfront
8:00am-12noon
2nd Friday
monthly
March to June
2:00– 4:00pm
Friday 8 May
Various
locations
locally
Small hall
NEC
What’s that bird down by the river? A classroom session
continuing the basic techniques for bird identification with focus on
birds that you are likely to see alongside the Nambucca River.
9.30-11.30am
1st Sunday each
month
4th Saturday each
month
Bellwood
Park
No great fitness or talent required to enjoy this game. Boules
provided.
Various
locations
locally.
Walk to your own pace along bush tracks and beaches. Wear
comfortable shoes and suitable clothing. Car-pooling available.
Nambucca
Island Golf
Club
Various
seasonal
hot spots
Tba
INTRODUCTION TO
FLY FISHING
LEARN TO KAYAK
LEARN TO STAND
UP
PADDLEBOARD
BIRDWATCHING
HOW TO IDENTIFY
BIRDS CONTINUED
PETANQUE
BUSHWALKING
All you need to know about how, when, where and what to catch.
An introduction to Fly Fishing with professional fly fishing teacher.
Contact Greg either before or at Open Day to gauge interest and
for more details.
Kayak: paddle effectively and prevent injury.
Paddleboard: enjoy the new way of paddling, helps with balance
and fitness. Enjoy the scenery of the rivers from a different
perspective.
Minimum of 6 persons per course for it to commence.
Minimum 2 weeks @ 2hrs $25per person per week for each.
Option to continue for more weeks if participants enjoy and want to
continue.
Field outings to identify our local birds. BYO binoculars and
morning tea. Beginners welcome.
LANGUAGES
Course Name
INTERMEDIATE
ITALIAN
CONVERSATION
FRENCH
CONVERSATION
JAPANESE
CULTURE and
LANGUAGE
Time and Date
Venue
Course Description
9.30–11.00am
Wednesdays from
4 February during
school terms
12.00noon1.00pm
Thursdays from
February 12
10.00-11.30am
Monday February
16 for 13 weeks
excluding school
holidays
LCC at
Macksville
Public
School
Nambucca
RSL
Language, literature and all things Italian for those with a working
knowledge of basic Italian and a desire to improve their
conversational skills and enjoy the company of like-minded
people. Note: held in the LCC (Learning and Community Centre).
Practise your vocabulary and accent with a native speaker over a
cup of coffee.
Private
home at
Hungry
Head
Week 1 Origami; weeks 2-6 and 8-12 introduction to language,
week 7 calligraphy, week 13 culture of choice e.g. sushi, tea
making etc.
Next Semester
If you can tap your foot then you can dance. Old time/New Vogue dancing is a lot of fun and is good for you. You must have
a regular partner. This course will run for 10 consecutive Thursdays. Ask for an information sheet now.
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