University of the Third Age Term 1 Newsletter Volume 18 Issue 1 January 2015 M-U CAMPUS COMMITTEE President Vice President Past President Secretary Treasurer/Membership Property Officer Publicity Officer Social Secretary Enid Everingham vacant Lloyd Lyon Fran Topp Ross Wade Vince Rowe Penny Stein John Hepburn Courses Co-ordinator/Webmaster Newsletter Chris Graham Fran Topp Carol Zillman TERM DATES 2015/16 Term 1 27 January [Tue] to 2 April [Thu] Term 2 20 April to 26 June Term 3 13 July to 18 September Term 4 6 October [Tue] to 18 December [11 weeks] Term 1 1 February to 24 March [Thu] ? [8 weeks] SUBSCRIPTIONS AND FEES Annual Membership of Milton-Ulladulla U3A Campus is $20, payable in January, or on joining the campus. Fees per term are: $10 for the first course, and $5 for the second; the third course is free 4454 2430 [email protected] 4454 5534 4454 3584 4455 4185 4455 7746 4455 5747 4455 4267 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 4457 1249 4454 3584 4456 4420 [email protected] [email protected] CONTACTS Mail address Web address Milton-Ulladulla Campus Inc PO Box 530 Ulladulla NSW 2539 www.miltonulladullau3a.org.au VENUES The Campus Lecture room is The Harry Higgs Room in the Milton Cultural Centre [next to the Milton Library]. Lectures are also held at other venues throughout the area; the term newsletter and timetable contain these details. NEW COURSES FOR TERM 1, 2015 The World’s Greatest Geological Wonders History of Russia Advanced French Conversation What is Life ... Why and How? The History of Western Art Android ‘Phone and Tablet Basics World Textiles 1 U3A President’s Message, Term 1, 2015 As President of U3A Milton Ulladulla it gives me great pleasure to welcome continuing and new members to our Term 1 program of courses and events. We ended 2014 with a delightful Tutors’ Party held in the Downstairs Lounge of the renovated Ulladulla Civic Centre and the committee hopes to see those tutors and more return to enrich our retirements with an interesting array of courses. Our tutors are the lifeblood of our organisation and we all continue to thank them sincerely for their work. Seniors’ Week will be coming up in the middle of March, but, unfortunately, we will be unable to present our formerly well attended International Film Festival as the new management of the Arcadia Cinema is, as yet, not able to accommodate our needs A morning tea in the Civic Centre Library is being planned to promote the activities of U3A. Please find more details about this event in the Term 1 newsletter. In Term 4, 2014, we revived Tea‘n’Talk in the Alley Gallery at the Dunn Lewis Centre with a fascinating assessment of the dangers of poison gases to our society presented by Philip Smith-Hill. The audience, although small, was enthralled by the content. Bob Flynn will present Tea’n’Talk during Term 1. Details are to be found in the Term 1 Newsletter. On the technical side, the committee of U3A is looking into securing a Wi-Fi hub to provide our own source of internet connection to support our iPad users courses and to introduce a Samsung tablet users course, and an Android users course. The Committee is conducting research into this novel technology and hopes to finalise its application soon. As a way of recording examples of the content of U3A Milton Ulladulla’s spectacular range of courses, I am interested in starting an internet blog which would be attached to our website. Members would be able to log in and see what the courses are all about. In this way we could keep an ongoing record of perhaps one lecture from several courses each term and enable members to comment on the courses. The newsletter will publish further details in future. The President and Committee of U3A Milton Ulladulla look forward to meeting as many members as possible at our Enrolment Day on Wednesday, 21stJanuary, 2015, between 10 am and 3 pm, where you can collect your badge and pay your annual fee. Then we can enjoy what the new term brings us. Enid Everingham President, U3A Milton Ulladulla Campus APPRECIATION All our Tutors give their time voluntarily, and inevitably spend a lot of time preparing their courses to be enjoyed by members. Without their commitment and enthusiasm, our U3A would not exist. Tutors — we cannot thank you enough. Ross Wade presenting Ted Gordon with his award 2 NOTICES TO MEMBERS 2015 ENROLMENT DAY The Campus 2015 Enrolment Day is on Wednesday 21 January between 1000 and 1500 in the Harry Higgs Room. Come along on that day to pay your annual subscription, discuss courses with tutors, and generally socialise over light refreshments [provided]. it helps identify you to others. SENIORS WEEK Sadly, this year we are unable to repeat the popular Foreign Film Festival during Seniors’ Week. Instead, we will be holding an Open Morning at the Library Café on Thursday 19 March between 10am and 2pm when the Health Commission will be running a series of talks of interest to seniors. We intend to provide a few freebies for members on the day, so join fellow members in the café after attending a talk – or simply meet there for a cuppa and a scone. COMMUNICATION WITH MEMBERS E-mail is our preferred method of communication with members. If members have acquired an e-mail address, or recently changed it, please let our Membership Officer know. Those not on e-mail will continue to receive the newsletter by post. HARRY HIGGS ROOM We all like to enter the Harry Higgs Room and see it in good condition. We ask that at the end of sessions, tables and chairs are put away, boards are cleaned, and general tidying up is completed – including wiping down tables if you have enjoyed drink or food on them; also, if the rubbish bin is full or contains decomposable matter, please empty it in the council bins outside the room. HARRY HIGGS ROOM KEYS The lock will be changed on the door to the Harry Higgs Room at the end of Enrolment Day [Wednesday, 21 January, 2015]. All members who have current keys are asked to return them by or on the 21st. Tutors and committee members will be issued with new keys on the day, and will be expected to sign for them. Spares will be held for new tutors; tutors finishing a course are asked to return their keys. Please will key holders, in future, effect all key transactions through the Properties Officer [ie not directly between members, unless the Properties Officer endorses the transaction]. MEMBERSHIP BADGES Membership Badges this year are coloured bright yellow – they signify you are a current member, and are your receipt for payment of membership. Please wear your membership badge to classes and functions; 3 MEMBERSHIP DETAILS Members are asked to keep our Membership Officer up-to-date with their contact details – particularly changed e-mail addresses. There are a surprising number of emails that bounce. PUBLICITY Our Publicity Officer very much appreciates information given by members for publication in the local paper, or elsewhere, or for our archives. Please let her know if you have any material regarding our campus’ activities. INSURANCE All Milton-Ulladulla U3A members are covered by Public Liability Insurance organised by the U3A Network – NSW. It covers the legal liability of the MU campus to members and the general public in respect to bodily injury and property damage. The sum insured is for $20,000,000. Insurance coverage for members is validated by being financial and having their names on the course attendance list. DISCLAIMER The Courses and Activities provided by the MiltonUlladulla Campus Inc are intended only to supply general information to participants, and in no way constitute professional advice on which participants should rely. U3A Milton-Ulladulla Campus Inc, its committees and its course and activity leaders, does not accept responsibility for any losses of any kind suffered by a participant attending a course or activity. People enrolling or participating in a course or activity are deemed to accept this disclaimer and the limitation of liability of the U3A Milton-Ulladulla Campus Inc and its committee and course and activity leaders. THE 2015 TERM 1 PROGRAMME NEW COURSES We have 7 new courses this term. They are: The World’s Greatest Geological Wonders Phil Smart 4455 5616 Under Phil’s guidance, visit the most amazing natural wonders of the geological world in this aweinspiring DVD course from the ‘Great Course’ series, which not only displays the Earth’s great diversity and beauty but also explains how each site was created. The course is 18 weeks in duration, so it will cover 2 terms The History of Russia Geoff Andrews 4454 3580 Russia is one of history’s great survivors having, in one form or another, endured for over 1000 years and for part of that time it has been the largest territorial power on Earth. Ten years or so ago, the Soviet Union was the toast of the West. Today, the hopes of democracy and a market economy have not been realised, and Russia has become weaker. However, as we are seeing now, such an attitude to both ‘events’ are illusions, resting on ignorance about the nature of Russia. As Winston Churchill stated in October 1939 “I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia; it is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. But perhaps there is a key; that key is Russian national interest”. This term, Geoff will attempt to dispel both the ignorance and the riddle, remembering that Russia will not go away Advanced French Conversation Christine Pearce 0468 954 487 On Tuesdays, Christine is offering to guide an advanced French conversation course which will discuss current affairs – Les Mardis de la Presse. Take this opportunity to think and to talk on contemporary subjects in a second language. The course will start in one of the Ulladulla Library’s meeting rooms, but Christine hopes participants will favour a move to local coffee shops as the course develops – trés Français. What is Life … Why and How? Chris Graham 4457 1249 Taught from a ‘Great Course’ DVD, this series of talks starts by defining and exploring the very 4 essence of life; it then examines life’s most complicated organ – the human brain. From there, the course probes the key forces of nature which are essential for life (as we know it) to develop and to evolve. At its conclusion, you will realise that unexpected properties emerge from the intricate interplay between biology, physics and chemistry that are greater than the sum of the parts … and that intricacy is what defines life itself. The History of Western Art Ann Troup 4454 4741 Also taught from the ‘Great Courses’ series of DVDs, Ann will look at two lectures each session, with some time in between for discussion. Ann comments that the standard of lectures and examples in this course matches the last DVD art lecturer – who was hard to beat. The course will run over 3 terms, and whilst it is underway Ann hopes that participants will be motivated to undertake at least one outing to a major gallery. Android ‘Phone and Tablet Basics John Olle 0439 975 270 John has recently joined our U3A, and reacted to Paul Allan’s heartfelt plea in the last newsletter for Android help; he lectured in IT for 16 years. Android devices, including smart ‘phones and tablets, are now more prolific than Apple's iPhones and iPads. Android is in general cheaper than Apple, and there is more choice of devices and applications. This course will introduce participants to the basics of Android usage, and hence set them on a path exploring the diversity and versatility of the devices. After John bought his first Android ‘phone, he dispensed with his watch, home ‘phone, home Internet, hand held GPS and Palm Pilot (then state of the art Portable Data Assistant - PDA); they were all made redundant. The course will start in one of the meeting rooms in the Ulladulla Library on 28 January at 10:00, and run for 4 weeks World Textiles Judy Richmond 0414 746 537 Judy has recently joined our U3A. She was introduced to spinning, weaving and dyeing in 1970 and has been passionate about textiles ever since. Her course is not a “How to, with textiles”; rather, it involves viewing and appreciating specific examples of a variety of textile forms, collected by Judy from many countries. During this 8-session course, a variety of textiles will be examined and discussed - ranging from artefacts, every day clothing, and traditional and ceremonial items. The emphasis will be on the great diversity, interest and beauty of textiles worldwide. Actual textile items presented will include Japanese shibori (tie-dyed, resist fabric) and kasuri (ikat patterned) garments; examples of Peruvian Andean colour and weave excellence; indigenous Australian Tiwi Islands fabric and NT basketry; African woven forms in cotton and raffia; Uzbekistani embroidered skull-caps and suzanis and fabulous Central Asian ikat fabrics; examples of outstanding SE Asian traditional weaving; textile arts of Bhutan, together with some Indian pieces. Brief details on raw materials and structures employed to create these works will be included. Resources used will include Japanese paper designs; samples of plant and animal dyed fibres; workshop samples; fabrics, garments and accessories from around the world; reference works, and travel images. Judy will provide information sheets for each session. The course will be held in Judy’s home at Unit 3 Harbour Gates, 46 Wason Street, Ulladulla. Because of this, participants will be limited to 7 maximum. It will be held on Thursdays between 1000 and 1200, starting on February 12, and finishing on Thursday 9 April (after RETURNING COURSES Writing your Memoires Writing your Memoires Anna Flynn 4454 3279 Anna will again show you how to capture and to retain those magical family memories and moments for subsequent recall and enjoyment in a way that – hopefully – the next generation will not only appreciate, but also be motivated to continue building a family testament. Maximum of 8 people . Singing for Pleasure Elisabeth Andrews 4454 3580 Singing for Pleasure, under Elisabeth’s guidance, is now starting its tenth year, and has a band of reliable singers who would welcome and help newcomers. The group aims to sing in three or four parts as far as is possible, and would be glad to see new members in all sections of the choir - whether or not they can read music. Everybody finds that it is good to have a performance to work for, but these are not frightening experiences, and the aim of the course is to give pleasure as well as to enjoy the process. So, give it a try!! iPads for Beginners Heather Campbell 0419 404 863 The structure of Heather’s course will be as it has been in the past: an introduction to iPad connections and controls, using the App store, Contacts, Calendar, Surfing with Safari, E-mail, Facetime, Entertainment and problem solving. The course will run on the last two Fridays of each month, ie 30 January, 20 and 27February and 20 and 27 March; it will be held in the Ulladulla Library between 1100 and 1230. Valerie and Peter Barnes with Lloyd Lyon 5 Easter). Mah-Jong Bill and Sharyn Lampard 4455 7740 Bill and Sharyn’s course is for both beginners and those who would like to brush-up their skills; it is held on Thursdays from 0930 to 1200 at the Mollymook Golf Club. CONTINUING COURSES Walking Plus Helen Reeson 4455 2805 Join Helen first thing Monday to walk and to work-out [not too rigorously] for one hour to tone the muscles and to breathe the fresh air; both slow and not-soslow walkers are welcomed. Start by warming-up and stretching. There will be occasional stops at work stations along the way to focus on different muscle groups, aerobic conditioning and correct walking form [and to bring the group together again]. Carry minimal equipment to keep hands free; wear good walking shoes. Meet in St Vincent Street near the bridge opposite the Bowling Club car park at 0800; park in Jeffery Street. There is no course fee. Monday Music David Evans 4454 3039 Monday course is currently his only music appreciation session [ie, there is no Tuesday Music this term]. It is held in his home, so places are limited; register with him early to avoid disappointment. Russian Irene Mitchell 4454 0747 Irene will continue to teach the language, and to look at Russian culture, customs and way of life. The course level is such that unless you are conversant with the Cyrillic alphabet and the very basics of the language it will not be suitable for you. This term, Irene will not be starting until 2 March. Line Dancing [2 sessions] Helen Reeson 4455 2805 Helen has invited members to join her Monday and Friday Line Dancing classes. As Helen says, Line Dancing is all about moving to music, having fun with friends, and exercising both mind and body . it's definitely not about boots, buckles and hoe-downs. Routines follow a variety of music and dance styles including waltzes, rhumbas, and cha-chas. You don't need a partner, and steps can be modified to suit individual needs or restrictions. You can enrol for one or both weekly sessions, which run from noon to 1pm at the Catholic Church Hall on the corner of Green and St 6 Vincent’s streets. So get along and get started with basic steps and easy dances … and you're welcome to stay for a cuppa afterwards. Helen hopes to see you there. Film Appreciation Ted Gordon 4455 2313 This term Ted intends to show, amongst others: The Sting, Moby Dick, High Society and Les Diaboliques. Shibashi Irene Mitchell 4454 0747 Start the day undertaking gentle body movement and balance with vision and music with Irene at the Burrill Lake Community Hall. This term, Irene will not be starting until 5 March. The Eastern Intellectual Tradition Val Barnes 4455 5796 Val is continuing to explore the realm of the Eastern thinkers under her Philosophy Forum format – again using material from The Great Courses’ series. This term she intends to cover Sun Yat-Sen and Mao Zedong and the effects of Confucian philosophy on the civilizations of Korea and Japan (and also the reasons for Westerners to learn about the Eastern Intellectual tradition). Her class is held in the ExServos Club [old building] on Wednesdays between 10 and 12. Conversational Italian Mary Benton 4454 1197 Mary co-ordinates our long-running Italian class, which is now concentrating more on conversation than practise; consequently, it will only benefit those with a reasonable ability to converse. Leadlighting Brian Brown 4457 1260 Brian’s course is well established, but beginners are more than welcome to come along. Brian will cover the basics, the techniques, and the equipment you will need to get under way. A reasonable outlay is required on tools and materials, but Brian has some starter kits available to get beginners going. Participants will decide what they want to do, and progress at their own level and pace. The course is held in the Old Fire Shed at Bawley Point. Great Minds of the Western Intellectual Tradition Dr Roy Liegel 4454 4120 Roy’s course is also held in the ex-Servos club on Thursdays between 10 and midday; he is mentoring the course from The Great Courses’ DVD series of the same name. It is a comprehensive survey of the 3000-year history of Western philosophy from its origins in classical Greece to the present day. The format is to listen to 2 lectures and then enjoy a group discussion on the content … over a cup of so mething. Because of the extensive nature of the subject, the course will be conducted over a number of terms. Roy intends to issue information about each session in advance, so that participants can be aware of what is coming and prepare themselves for the group exchange. French, Stage 2 Pauline McAdam 4454 4120 Pauline’s course is for those ‘beyond beginning’; however, ‘phone her if you are interested and you think your standard is acceptable … then you and she can decide whether it is for you. M-U U3A Book Club #2 Beverley Webster 4454 2062 Book Club #2 - with the same aim as Bookclub #1 - is also in full swing in the Library; it meets every alternate Friday morning, starting 30 January. There are still some vacancies in the Club, so contact Beverley to reserve your place. Cryptic Crosswords John Dallimore 4454 1453 Cryptic Crosswords can be a source of immense satisfaction when you solve them … and immense frustration when you can’t! If you are interested in learning about how to crack the cryptics, or are already into them and would like pointers on how to tackle them more competently, John’s course is for you … he looks at solutions to earlier puzzles, and dissects the clues to reveal the answers. Current Affairs Noel Souter 4454 2254 Noel is again ready to focus the minds (and hearts) of those who attend his lively discussion group on the implications of everyday events and trends German – Beyond Beginning Elke Smith-Hill 4455 3547 Elke continues her exploration of the German language and culture - devoting time to customs, history and holidays; she promises a fun experience! Elke has now reached the stage where beginners would not be able to participate easily; however, if you have some skill in the language, then give her a call and you and she can assess whether you would benefit. M-U U3A Bookclub #1 Liz Shinton 4454 5584 Liz’s club meets every month on the first Thursday at 2 o’clock in the Ulladulla Library. The aim, as always, is to enjoy and to discuss a good read. Regrettably for newcomers, this book club is full, but ‘phone Liz to check - just in case a last-minute vacancy has arisen. However, you have an option; consider. French Literature and Conversation Val Barnes 4455 5796 Val welcomes fluent French-speakers to join her between 10 and 12 on Friday mornings at the DunnLewis Centre to discuss French Literature, in French – this term studying French poetry through the ages and reading a modern novel by Erik Orsenna of the French Academy. Fran and John Hepburn 7 Recorder Group Nano Dixon 4455 3092 The Recorder Group is now conducted by Vern Flay, who has a wealth of experience coaching musical ensembles; as a result, participants are now increasingly appreciating their musical theory and performance. Recorder Choirs have a unique and startlingly sweet sound there is plenty of scope to enjoy the fun of making music with others – even if you have not played the instrument before. If you feel like joining the Group but are a newcomer to the instrument do not despair - ‘phone Nano who will determine the best way for you to get you started, and can offer basic tuition before the group assembles for practice. Beginning French Eva Schonstein 4454 3926 Eva’s course complements the other French courses already established in our local syllabus. Whilst Eva has already taken two terms, there is still time for starters to join her … so if any members have a yen to learn and to speak this popular language, now is the time to act. ASSOCIATED COURSES The following courses are self-organising, but are run under the auspices of or are supported by M-U U3A. Strength and Flexibility Helen Reeson 4455 2805 Helen’s course focuses on co-ordination, posture and breathing, and a degree of fitness is required to participate. Members are invited to join her at the Outreach Centre in North St Ulladulla [opposite the Police Station] at 0800 on Wednesdays. This is an ‘associated’ course; as such there is no course fee, but a donation of $3 per session to the Outreach Centre would be welcomed. Sessions start on 4 February. Easy Yoga Helen Reeson 4455 2805 Helen’s approach to Yoga is gentle but stimulating – so wear comfortable clothing for an enjoyable exercise class on Fridays from 0800 to 0900. Again, the course is at the Outreach Centre in North St, and again it is an ‘associated’ course without a course fee – hence a donation of $3 per session to the Outreach Centre would be welcomed. Sessions start on 6 February. Mah Jong Enid Hillery 4455 5273 Enid’s Group meets every Saturday afternoon in the Harry Higgs Room. You should have a good grasp of the game; so, if you are ‘beyond beginning’, Enid would be delighted to welcome you; contact her and she will put you on her short waiting list. Party guests with president Enid and Course Co-ordinator Chris in the background 8 Milton and District Concert Band Vern Fley 4454 5860 The Milton and District Concert Band practices every Thursday evening in the Milton School; it plays out regularly in the community. It comprises brass, reed and percussion instruments, and welcomes newcomers to its ranks. Beginners will be coached before full band practice starts at 1930. The band runs its own budget, so there is no course fee. Birdwatching Marg Hamon 4457 1129 Birdwatching sorties are launched every fortnight on Friday mornings. Contact Marg or visit [email protected] for details of excursions and procedures, and other activities. TEA AND TALK Tea and Talk for this term will be held in the Dunn-Lewis Centre’s Alley Gallery on Saturday 14 March from 3 3 pm. Our speaker will be Bob Flynn, who will talk about the history of the Holden motor car and his early experiences in the motor industry. Bob spent 40 years in automobile retail workshops and vehicle development programmes, so he has lots of information to impart. This is a particularly telling Tea and Talk with the imminent demise of the Holden marque’s being manufactured in Australia. So come along on the day for a fascinating talk, followed by chat, tea and refreshments. Ideas for presentations in the ‘Tea and Talk’ series are always sought; talk to Enid Everingham 4454-2430, or e-mail her at [email protected] if you have any suggestions … they are very welcome. JOINING AND ATTENDING COURSES If you want to participate in any of this term’s courses, contact the Tutor and reserve your place on it. Don’t delay, places fill rapidly; follow the old adage - do it now. Once you have reserved your place, mark your diaries and keep the dates free. If your circumstances change and you find you can no longer attend, let the Tutor know so others may be given the opportunity to take your place. FOOD FOR THOUGHT … Wouldn’t it be nice to have even more fresh subjects to tickle our community’s fancy and to enrich our syllabus? If you have ever thought ‘I could talk about that’ or ‘I could show people how to do that’, why don’t you give tutoring a try? Chris Graham (4457 1249; [email protected]) would be delighted to hear from you if you feel you could tutor a group. As food-for-thought, is there a China Painting practitioner or Bookbinder in our community? Could you run a Scrabble or Eucre group? The more variation we can offer from and to our very experienced and knowledgeable membership the more diverse and fulfilling our local U3A community will be. … SO DON’T BE SHY! Tutors are U3A’s lifeblood … so, all you closet experts/enthusiasts – remember your U3A needs you! MATTERS OF INTEREST TO MEMBERS The M-U U3A DVD and CD Courses Library A wide range of courses are available on DVDs and CDs from a number of sources around the world; of particular merit is ‘The Great Courses’ series which originates in the USA. The series is produced to a very high standard, and covers a wide range of subjects: science, philosophy, language, literature, business, history, fine arts, music, religion, and many more – all presented by engaging professors drawn from Universities all over the world. Material from The Great Courses series has been purchased to supplement the research of U3A Tutors. This enables them either to illustrate their work with filmed or recorded subject matter, or to base their course on the imported material, or simply to introduce and to play the course for discussion with participants. Whatever method is employed, using this material enhances and varies our programme to the benefit of both tutors and members. To date, the Courses in our library include: 9 Greek Mythology, Athenian Philosophy, Eastern Philosophy, Western Philosophy, Wisdom and Literature of the Bible, The Teachings of St Augustine, Appreciating Art, The History of Western Art, The Medieval Cathedral, Understanding the Concept of Construction, The Joy of Mathematical Thinking, Modern Mathematics, Calculus, The Relationship between Music and Mathematics, The Night Sky, The Inexplicable Universe, My Favourite Universe, Images of the Universe, Black Holes Explained, Forensic Science, Understanding Genetics, Neuropsychology, Optimising Brain Fitness, and A History of London There are many more titles available in the series. If any member is considering tutoring a course akin to these titles, or others, or is simply just interested in viewing, contact our Treasurer or the Courses Coordinator for more information on The Great Courses series; there may be something there which just meets your need. U3A On-line Courses The M-U U3A DVD Film Library U3A On-line has been established in Australia through the Griffith University Community Service Program; it can be accessed at www.u3aonline.org.au. There is plenty of information on the site; in particular, a list of courses and a members’ discussion forum. Individual access to the courses costs $25 a year for independent study at no further cost; to take a course with a course leader costs an extra $5. Go to the site and see what is available to you. Our U3A is an Organisational Member of U3A Online; such membership enables us to print and to copy the notes from listed courses for face-to-face teaching at $20 a course. If any member feels they would like to run a course using U3A On-line resources (paid for by the campus), contact the Courses Coordinator. There is also a NSW U3A website— www.nsw.u3anet.org.au—with much to offer. It has a location where anybody can submit personal reminiscences up to about 1000 words; it contains some fascinating and readable stories [from the site’s home page, go to ‘Network Related Links’ then to ‘Remember When’]. Perhaps some members would consider submitting their own material? The DVD Library in the Harry Higgs Room is available to all members. The collection has built up over many years, and there are many great and classic films to view. There is no charge to loan a DVD. We just ask that you are careful with any DVD you borrow, return it as soon as you have watched it, and replace it on the shelf in alphabetical order. Other On-Line Courses The website www.coursera.org offers free courses which are open to anyone. Sixty-two universities in 16 countries have contributed material over a wide range of topics; course durations are between 5 and 15 weeks. If anyone dips into this site, it would be good to get feedback on the subject matter in it; so please drop a line to the Courses Co-ordinator with your observations. The South Coast Music Society Members are reminded about the excellent Classical Music concerts organised in our area by the South Coast Music Society. Details can be found at www.southcoastmusicsociety.com. The Aged-Care Rights Service Inc (TARS) Are members aware that TARS offers free advocacy and legal advice to senior members of the community? Advocacy covers Aged-Care Services for residents, and recipients and their carers of Australian Government subsidised aged care. The Older Persons’ Legal Service provides legal advice and referral for older people in NSW. TARS can be contacted on 02 9281 3600 or [email protected] - or visit www.tars.com.au A Further Note The positions of secretary and assistant newsletter editor are shortly to become vacant as the present incumbent is hoping to return to family in Sydney. If you think you would like to give back to the group who give to you, could you please contact a committee member and discuss possibilities. Treasurer/Membership Director Ross Wade (r) and friends 10 11 12
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