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
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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
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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
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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;
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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