Courses for 2012 are conducted weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Some are only one or two sessions long, others continue throughout the year. Members often have a cuppa together afterwards. Click here for the Members' Course Enrolment Form
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Monday |
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Workshopping Your Manuscript |
5.30 - 7.30pm |
Tuesday |
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Walking & Coffee - Collingwood Group |
8 - 9.30am |
Lunch Around the World |
12.30 - 2.30pm |
Melbourne Galleries & Museums |
1.30 - 3.30pm |
Current Affairs |
10 - 11.30am |
Memoir Writing |
10 -12.00pm |
The life of Professor Kathleen Fitzpatrick |
10 - 11.30am |
Heritage Planning Controls in The City of Yarra |
10.30 - 12pm |
Card Making |
10.30 - 12pm |
Linguistics |
10.30 - 12pm |
Representing the Urban Landscape |
10.00 - 1pm |
Wednesday |
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Computer Class-Intermediate |
1 - 2.30pm |
Australian Encounters |
10.30 - 12pm |
Current Affairs |
1 - 2.30pm |
Gentle Exercise and Relaxation |
10 - 11.30am |
Talking Films |
11 - 12.15pm |
Thursday |
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Mosaics |
10 - 12pm |
Family History Support |
10 - 12pm |
Places of Interest |
10 - 11.30am |
Computer Class for Beginners |
10.30 - 12pm |
Parliamo |
1.30 - 3.00 |
Play Readings at Finbar |
10 - 12pm |
Friday |
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Melbourne Historic Walks |
10 - 12pm |
Meditation |
1:00 - 2:30pm |
Classics of American Literature |
10:30 - 12pm |
Cantiamo - Let's Sing! |
9.30 - 11am |
Some Black-and-White Film Classics |
11am - 1.30pm |
Ball Liscio - Ballroom Dancing |
1.00 - 2.30 |
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12002 Workshopping Your Manuscript
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Starts Mon 6th February |
Do you have a novel, short story, essay, memoir or other writing in progress? Bring it to a relaxed and helpful atmosphere where your manuscript can be read by the group for discussion and suggestions about editing, where to go next and possible publication. Emphasis is on helpful, non-judgmental groupwork. Liz is a published short story writer and student of literature. Waiting list applies |
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Tuesday |
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12033 Walking & Coffee Group |
Starts 7th Feb 8am-9.30am |
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Work on your fitness with a brisk walk then reward yourself with a lovely cup of coffee. This group does not usually stop for the school holidays. Participants will be given the leader’s phone number as walks change from time to time. Meet in the car park. |
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12014 Lunch Around the World |
Starts Tue 13th Mar |
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We will be lunching at restaurants mostly in the City of Yarra. Our selection criteria are food quality, good value, variety of cuisine and comfort. You will be sent a list of venues giving all relevant details. We will be booking the restaurant on the assumption you are coming. Please let the leaders know if you WILL NOT be able to attend. Suggestions frim participants are always welcome. |
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12015 Melbourne Galleries & Museums |
Starts Tue 28th Feb |
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Each session, we will visit one or two of Melbourne’s numerous art galleries, craft displays or specialist museums. Afternoon tea will follow for those wanting it. We will rely on gallery or museum staff for information about the exhibits. Participants will each arrange a session. |
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*New* |
Starts Tues 28th Feb 10:00 - 11:30 |
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Peter Leith will facilitate a discussion group that encourages participants to raise and discuss current affairs issues of interest to those involved. The three sessions will be held on 28/02, 27/03 and 22/05 on Tuesdays |
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*New* |
Tue 28th Feb 10 - 12.00am |
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Despite the tragic loss of our former tutor Helen Heritage, the Writing group will continue in 2012 as planned,with the focus on Memoir Writing. The group will be self-directed and will negotiate the course outline in the first session, perhaps using Carmel Bird's book 'Writing the story of your life' to provide structure. Meetings will take place fortnightly in order to workshop drafts written outside the sessions. Class limit 10. |
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*New* |
Tue 1st May 10.00 - 11:30 |
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Kathleen Fitzpatrick was an Associate Professor of History at Melbourne University from 1938 to 1960. Elizabeth will present a PowerPoint display and lecture about Kathleen's life. She will give an insight into how she researched and wrote her thesis about Kathleen. |
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*New* |
Tue 29 May 10.30 - 11.3 0 |
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Richard is a retired Commercial and Property lawyer, former VCAT Deputy President and member, current sessional member on Planning Panels Victoria. Topics will include the following: Origins of Heritage Policy: What are Heritage Controls and Why are they Necessary? The Heritage Act and Heritage Victoria. |
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12043 Card Making |
Tue 17th Apr 10.30 - 12.00 |
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Mark the important occasions of life with a hand made card. Learn and share different techniques for card making. BYO scissors. |
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*New* |
Tue 6th Mar 10.00 - 12.00 |
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Practical activities to supplement your foreign language classes: over 3 two-hour sessions, exploring strategies and activities you can use to help you master a new foreign language. These sessions will be useful for anyone studying a new language,either independently or attending a course. The focus will be in listening and speaking at beginner to intermediate levels. We will look at effective language learning strategies and some underlying learning principles. The main objective is to get you practising the language of your choice. |
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*New* |
Tue 6th Mar 10.00 - 1.00 |
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This short course is suitable for both beginners and experienced artists. Be inspired by John Berger's Ways Of Seeing ("The relation between what we see and what we know is never settled.") to look at familiar places with new awareness. We will draw or paint in public parks in the City of Yarra that have significant landscapes and good coffee nearby. No expensive art materials required. Materials list and some notes will be supplied. Limit of 8 participants. |
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Wednesday |
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12105 Computer Class - Intermediate |
Starts Wed 7th Mar 1.00 - 2.30 weekly |
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Learn to use internet, spread sheets, graphics and how to manipulate photos using Corel Paintshop. Garry has used Computers for more than 20 years. |
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12083 Australian Encounters |
Starts Wed 8th Feb monthly |
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In the Australian Literature course for 2012 we will be looking at books about Australians encountering the outside world, either by going abroad or by meeting foreigners on Australian soil. Such encounters are often a result of Australia being involved in wars, so we will also be looking at the effects of war on the men and women who take part, and its effects on the people who remain at home. |
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12065 Current Affairs |
Starts Wed 29th Feb monthly |
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Join residents of the Old Colonists for a feisty discussion of a current topic. Peter Leith is the facilitator and U3A members are warmly welcomed. Ask at Reception for directions to the venue. |
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12019 Gentle Exercise & Relaxation |
Starts Wed 22nd Feb Wkly 10.00 -11.30 |
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Join gentle exercises with Pam who has had 36 years experience in the fitness industry. Good music gets us going as we have fun and keep healthy and mobile. Session followed by a cup of tea. Come along and give it a go. |
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12022 Talking Films |
Starts Wed 15th Feb |
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Thursday |
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12029 Mosaics |
Starts Thu 23rd Feb Weekly 10 - 12pm |
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Classes take place in "The Stables", enter from Duke St. Use tiles and broken china in various ways to decorate objects or create tiles for the garden. Basic material supplied at minimum cost -approx. $5 . |
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12008 Family History Support |
Starts 23rd Feb, 10.00 - 12.00 |
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Meet twice a month to participate in this exciting sleuthing. |
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12011 Places of Interest |
Starts 16th Feb |
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Feb 16th: A short history tour of the Royal Melbourne Hospital. |
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12078 Computers for Beginners |
Starts Thu 8th Mar |
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For absolute beginners, how to approach your PC and get started. Garry has used computers for over 20 |
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12035 Parliamo |
Starts Thu 16th Feb Wkly 1.30 - 3.00 |
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An Italian conversation group for Italian speakers of intermediate skills. (At least 3 years of Italian Language study is necessary). These sessions will be conducted solely in Italian. Waiting list applies. |
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12054 Play Readings at Finbar |
Starts Thu 1st Mar 10.00 - 12.00 |
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Exercise your dramatic talent at a monthly play reading. Together we'll choose from comedy, drama, even tragedy. We'll break the ice with a David Williamson play. A charge of $1 per session will cover the hire of copies of the plays from the Victorian Drama League. |
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Friday |
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12070 Melbourne Historic Walks |
Starts Fri 24th Feb 10.00 - 12pm |
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Feb 24th: Boxhill Cemetery |
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12071 Classics of American Literature |
Starts 2nd Mar 1st Friday 10.30 -12pm |
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Our aim is to surprise and stimulate you with an eclectic collection of classic American literature. The course operates like a bookclub with one book discussed per month. We supply notes and questions before class to broaden and deepen your reading. We usually have so much fun that the class continues after midday in a nearby coffee shop. This year we are having eight meetings beginning in March with a month off in July. Books are available in libraries or can be bought new or secondhand. |
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12021 Cantiamo - Let's Sing! |
Starts Fri 17th Feb Weekly 10.00 - 11am |
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Learn to sing Italian folk-songs with Luisa from La Voce Della Luna, the Italian women's choir. Beginners, singers and non-singers, Italian and non-Italian welcome to share her love of singing the songs of her Italian heritage. |
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12016 Some Black-and-White Film Classics |
Starts 17th Feb 3rd Friday 11am - 1:30pm |
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After two years the Westerns film class has run its course, but we are not giving up on studying movies! In 2012 we will be viewing some black-and-white film classics, from an early (1927) Oscar winning silent film through some 1940's |
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12036 Ballo Liscio - Ballroom Dancing |
Starts 17th Feb, 1.00 - 2.30 Weekly |
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For those who like to spin around the dance floor. This is an informal dance session with Italian music. What a great way to finish off the week. |
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12052 Meditation |
16th Mar 1:00 - 2:30 1 session only |
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Give yourself the gift of calm time, using seating meditation techniques. A perfect end to a busy week. Wear comfortable clothes. |
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