Program 2025 Term-4 – Course Details (sorted A-Z)

INDEX OF COURSES BY NAME (SORTED A-Z)

COURSE NAME: AOTEAROA (NZ)
LEADER: John Davis
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY
DATES: 29/10
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: 4/45 Berry St
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $16

AOTAEROA (NZ) Leader: John Davis
Description: My great nephew, Jake from the UK, spent July based in Auckland for a holiday and invited me to join him. We did several trips around the North Island.
Come and see the photos I took in and around Auckland. These include Hobbiton where the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were filmed. We also spent a few days in the Bay of Islands and visited Waitangi (Treaty Museum).

COURSE NAME: AQUA AEROBICS
LEADER: Aqua Instructor
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: ANYDAY
DATES: SEE TEXT.
TIME: See Text – (blank)
VENUE: Bomaderry Aquatic Centre,
ADDRESS: 127 Cambewarra Rd, Bomaderry – BOMADERRY COST: $16 to U3A

AQUA AEROBICS Leader: Aqua Instructor
Description: Aqua Aerobics Classes are held in the Bomaderry Indoor heated 25m pool. Aqua Aerobics is a multi-dimensional program in water, designed to increase flexibility as well as strengthen and tone muscles. It is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Conc fees are $13.35/session or $119.95 for 10 sessions. Concession includes Snrs Card, Pens, DVA & C’wealth Health. Attend weekly or as often as you wish.
Classes – Mon 10am; Wed 10am; Thu 5:45pm. Enrol anytime during term.

COURSE NAME: ART FOR PLEASURE NOWRA
LEADER: Robyn Jarvis
MAX: 10
SESSIONS: 8
WEEKDAY: TUESDAY
DATES: 21/10 & 28/10; 04/11, 11/11, 18/11 & 25/11; 02/12 & 09/12.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: 5/48 Berry St
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $44

ART FOR PLEASURE NOWRA Max 10 Mems Leader: Robyn Jarvis
Description: Have you dabbled in Art but would like to develop it further? Do you have difficulty making regular time for this activity?
Join this group of friendly, creative people who get together, without a resident Tutor, to explore art, engage in diverse conversation and work with their own equipment and materials.

COURSE NAME: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
LEADER: Helen Hasan
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: FRIDAY
DATES: 31/10.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: Room 5, 48 Berry St
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $16

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) Leader: Helen Hasan
Description: WHAT IS IT and HOW DO I USE IT?
Have you heard people talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and wondered what the fuss is about? Have you come across an app that uses AI or had a go at using an AI app yourself?
These questions will be answered in an easy-to-understand explanation of what AI is all about using some familiar examples. Ask questions and join in a discussion on how AI is changing the way we do things, as you wish.
We will demonstrate how to install a free AI app on your phone and explore some fun things it can do. You can join in or just watch someone else do it.

COURSE NAME: BASIC TECHNOLOGY
LEADER: Eric Courtney
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY
DATES: 12/11.
TIME: 01:00 AM – 03:00 AM
VENUE: 5/48 Berry St
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $16

BASIC TECHNOLOGY Leader: Eric Courtney
Description: This is for beginners and early users of smartphones and computers to familiarise members with their use, It will cover accessing the web and off-line use, web plans, email and word/spreadsheet applications. Bring your Smartphone/Computer if you have one.

COURSE NAME: BECOME A COMMITTEE MEMBER
LEADER: Glenis Brooking
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: THURSDAY
DATES: 23/10.
TIME: 01:00 AM – 03:00 AM
VENUE: 4/48 Berry St
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $NIL Fee

BECOME A COMMITTEE MEMBER Leader: Glenis Brooking
Description: Crucial to the existence of our U3A, is a full, well functioning Management Committee. This requires 12 members who can attend at least eight of the twelve monthly Management meetings and can work in the various functions, in pairs or individually, depending on background, such as Treasury, Secretarial, Membership monitoring, Course Coordination, Publicity and General administration.
You might feel that you don’t need to learn new skills at this time of your life but doing so is rather like learning a new language as both activities are just as beneficial for good brain health and development, with committee service also proving valuable to our peer retired citizens in our region.

COURSE NAME: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN MOVIE
LEADER: Glenis Brooking
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY
DATES: 29/10.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:30
VENUE: 19 Sydney St,
ADDRESS: Huskisson NSW – HUSKISSON COST: $16 to U3A

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN MOVIE Leader: Glenis Brooking
Description: From 20th Century Studios, “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album when he was a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggling to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past. Includes free Morning Tea.
Cinema concession ticket $12.50.

COURSE NAME: CARD GAMES
LEADER: Vivienne Henry
MAX:
SESSIONS: 4
WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY
DATES: 22/10; 05/11, 19/11 & 03/12.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: 5/48 Berry St.
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $28

CARD GAMES Leader: Vivienne Henry
Description: Join with other members in Card playing each fortnight.
We enjoyed the game of 500 during last term, but members experienced in other card games are welcome to help expand the range of games to be included.
Beginners are also welcome to join but should contact the Courses Leader, Eric Courtney, on 0414986571, before enrolling.

COURSE NAME: COFFEE CLUB THU
LEADER: Glenis Brooking
MAX:
SESSIONS: 8
WEEKDAY: THURSDAY
DATES: 23/10, 30/10; 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11; 04/12 & 11/12.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
VENUE: See text
ADDRESS: – NOWRA COST: $14.

COFFEE CLUB THU Leader: Glenis Brooking
Description: Join our regular Thursday coffee lovers (and tea sippers) morning tea at the Lane Cafe, 9 Egan Lane, Nowra. This is a great way to keep in-touch, meet, socialise and ‘Put a smile on your dial’ throughout the year. New members always welcomed . NB: Join either the Thursday or Tuesday group and attend on either or both days as you wish.

COURSE NAME: COFFEE CLUB TUESDAY
LEADER: Glenis Brooking
MAX:
SESSIONS: 8
WEEKDAY: TUESDAY
DATES: 21/10 & 28/10; 04/11, 11/11, 18/11 & 25/11; 02/12 & 09/12.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 01:00 AM
VENUE: See text
ADDRESS: – NOWRA COST: $14

COFFEE CLUB TUESDAY Leader: Glenis Brooking
Description: Join our regular Tuesday coffee lovers (and tea sippers) morning tea starting at 10am throughout the year at the Lane Cafe, 9 Egan Lane, Nowra.
New members are always welcome.
NB: Join either Tuesday or Thursday group and attend on either or both days as you are able.

COURSE NAME: CROQUET BOMADERRY
LEADER: Doug Cornish
MAX: 8
SESSIONS: 3
WEEKDAY: FRIDAY
DATES: (**See text**)
TIME: 09:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: West Birriley St (opp Robey St),
ADDRESS: Bomaderry. – BOMADERRY COST: $SEE TEXT

CROQUET BOMADERRY Max: 8 Players Leader: Doug Cornish
Description: Nowra Croquet Club invites you to learn this challenging, friendly and fun sport at their grounds opposite Bomaderry Aquatic Centre at $6 per week. U3A registration fee $16.
Club members will assist with the 3 weekly sessions to get you started. All equipment is supplied. Wear flat soled shoes and shorts or slacks.
Enrol on any day of the term.
**Call U3A Office (44240216) to determine mutually convenient dates**.

COURSE NAME: CROQUET WEST STREET NOWRA
LEADER: Anne and John Wood
MAX:
SESSIONS: 4
WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY
DATES: SEE TEXT
TIME: 09:30 AM – 12 Noon
VENUE: See text
ADDRESS: – NOWRA COST: $16 to U3A

CROQUET WEST STREET NOWRA Leader: Anne and John Wood
Description: Learn this challenging game with Anne and John. It is a fun sport, ideal for couples and with a very friendly club,
Four free lessons (more if needed) and all equipment provided as well as Morning tea. Wear sand shoes and shorts or trousers.
Call U3A (4424 0216) to arrange a mutually convenient Wednesday start date.
Meet at the club ground on the left hand side of the Memorial gates of the Nowra Showground.

COURSE NAME: DEMENTIA
LEADER: Steve Swan
MAX:
SESSIONS: 2
WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY
DATES: 12/11.
TIME: 10-Noon, 1-3pm – (blank)
VENUE: Husky Sports Club,
ADDRESS: 336 Huskisson Rd – HUSKISSON COST: $16

DEMENTIA Leader: Steve Swan
Description: Steve, fromer Shoalhaven Hospital Clinuical Nurse, presents a short course in two same day sessions on –
* Normal ageing and the risk of dementia.
* Knowing what dementia is.
* Caring for and communicating with people with dementia.
Lunch at own expense at the Club.

COURSE NAME: DONATELLO (NOV 3rd, 2025)
LEADER: Patrick DeGabriele
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: MONDAY
DATES: 03/11.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: Room 5, 48 Berry St,
ADDRESS: NOWRA – NOWRA COST: $16

DONATELLO (NOV 3rd, 2025) Leader: Patrick DeGabriele
Description: MASTER SCULPTOR OF THE RENAISSANCE
The Florentine sculptor Donatello (1386-1466) was at the forefront of a great revolution in art, when artists, architects and scholars were inventing a new and modern way of seeing the world. His long working life was hugely prolific; he was constantly breaking new ground, creating works in a wide range of materials; and his sculpture was marked by innovation, energy, joy and humanity. This illustrated talk looks at some of his more remarkable works and seeks to understand why Donatello can speak to us so directly across the centuries

COURSE NAME: DONATELLO (NOV 4th, 2025)
LEADER: Patrick DeGabriele
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: TUESDAY
DATES: 04/11.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: Shoalhaven Heads Community Centre,
ADDRESS: 111 Shoalhaven Heads Rd – SHOALHAVEN HEADS COST: $16

DONATELLO (NOV 4th, 2025) Leader: Patrick DeGabriele
Description: MASTER SCULPTOR OF THE RENAISSANCE
The Florentine sculptor Donatello (1386-1466) was at the forefront of a great revolution in art, when artists, architects and scholars were inventing a new and modern way of seeing the world. His long working life was hugely prolific; he was constantly breaking new ground, creating works in a wide range of materials; and his sculpture was marked by innovation, energy, joy and humanity. This illustrated talk looks at some of his more remarkable works and seeks to understand why Donatello can speak to us so directly across the centuries

COURSE NAME: FAMILY HISTORY
LEADER: Marianne Faull
MAX:
SESSIONS: 2
WEEKDAY: TUE & WED
DATES: 21/10 & 22/10.
TIME: 10:00 AM – Noon
VENUE: Old Pyree School,
ADDRESS: 888 Greenwell Pt Rd, PYREE – PYREE COST: $20

FAMILY HISTORY Leader: Marianne Faull
Description: Family histories tell the stories of families and the times they lived in: their trials and triumphs, highs and lows, hardships and successes and their saints and sinners. Skeletons are dragged out of the cupboard and names are brought to life. This often helps us understand why our grandparents and parents were the way they were and helps us begin to understand ourselves.
Learn how to grasp the basics, organise research, use the resources now available to family historians, coax information out of reluctant family members and direct research where it needs to go.

COURSE NAME: FIND YOUR FEET – BALANCE AND STRETCH
LEADER: Robin Sharpe
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1, then weekly.
WEEKDAY: SATURDAY
DATES: SEE TEXT
TIME: 11:00 AM – 11:45
VENUE: St Andrews, Church hall,
ADDRESS: Kinghorne St, Nowra – NOWRA COST: $16 to U3A

FIND YOUR FEET – BALANCE AND STRETCH Leader: Robin Sharpe
Description: This friendly, fun, revitalising exercise class is really a joy to attend, a great combination of beautiful music and movement. No fancy gym equipment and every muscle stretched without feeling it. All exercises are suited to over 50s, the balance and stretch leaving you feeling healthy and satisfied.
Bring water and wear loose clothes. This is an introductory sesson.
If you wish, continue with Robin at $10/session.
Enrol any day of term up until 4Dec and commence the following Saturday

COURSE NAME: FRANÇAIS LE VENDREDI
LEADER: Laura Vignolo
MAX: 12
SESSIONS: 7
WEEKDAY: FRIDAY
DATES: 24/10, 31/10; 07/11, 14/11, 28/11; 05/12 & 12/12
TIME: 12:15 PM – 2:15
VENUE: 5/48 Berry St
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $40

FRANÇAIS LE VENDREDI Max: 12 Members Leader: Laura Vignolo
Description: This self-study group is lead by a fluent French speaker member providing grammatical and pronunciation support. The emphasis is on practising conversational French during most of the session using very short French stories to stimulate the conversation.
New members with fair conversational French are welcome to join.FT43

COURSE NAME: FRENCH INTERMEDIATE
LEADER: Anne Wenham
MAX: 12
SESSIONS: 8
WEEKDAY: THURSDAY
DATES: 23/10, 30/10; 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11; 04/12 & 11/12.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: 5/48 Berry St.
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $44

FRENCH INTERMEDIATE Max 12 Members Leader: Anne Wenham
Description: Most students in this class are in their fourth year of U3A French study. Lessons this term build on acquired knowledge of the French language to extend confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Class activities, primarily in French, include reading and discussion of French texts and research of aspects of French culture. Each lesson also revises a perticular aspect of French language useage or grammar

COURSE NAME: FRENCH INTRODUCTION
LEADER: Anne Wenham
MAX: 12
SESSIONS: 8
WEEKDAY: THURSDAY
DATES: 23/10, 30/10; 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11; 04/12 & 11/12.
TIME: 01:00 AM – 03:00 AM
VENUE: 5/48 Berry St
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $44

FRENCH INTRODUCTION Max 12 Mems Leader: Anne Wenham
Description: This class comprises students in their first to third year of French. Lessons continue to build on focus on listening and speaking skills while covering Grammar foundations through reading and writing. The class caters for students of various levels and experience.

COURSE NAME: GERMAN ADVANCED
LEADER: Anna Holt
MAX: 10
SESSIONS: 7
WEEKDAY: TUESDAY
DATES: 21/10 & 28/10; 04/11, 11/11 & 25/11; 02/12 & 09/12.
TIME: 01:00 AM – 03:00 AM
VENUE: 5/48 Berry St
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $40

GERMAN ADVANCED Max: 10 Members Leader: Anna Holt
Description: Having studied this language at U3A since 2017, we are at the advanced stage of our studies, so we will add extra challenges to our usual interactive work, consolidate the grammar through a wider range of writing tasks and tackle more sophisticated reading passages, including stories, news items, factual articles and poems with, of course, plenty of puzzles, songs and jokes just for fun! Übung macht den Meister!

COURSE NAME: GERMAN FOR BEGINNERS
LEADER: Herman Beyersdorf
MAX:
SESSIONS: 7
WEEKDAY: MONDAY
DATES: 20/10 & 27/10; 03/11, 10/11 & 24/11; 01/12 & 08/12.
TIME: 01:00 AM – 03:00 AM
VENUE: 4/48 Berry St
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $40

GERMAN FOR BEGINNERS Leader: Herman Beyersdorf
Description: This course is for students who have no or little German. The textbook being used is – Dietlinde Hatherall and Glyn Hatherall, “Colloquial German, the Complete Course for Beginners”, Routledge 2009.
Students are encouraged to use online websites such as Duo Lingo, or other additional material. Call the Course Leader on 0408209451 or hermanbeyersdorf@gmail.com if you have any queries.

COURSE NAME: GREAT WHITE WHALE 1Hr50M
LEADER: John Davis
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY
DATES: 10/12.
TIME: 01:00 AM – 3:00
VENUE: 5/48 Berry St
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $16

GREAT WHITE WHALE 1Hr50M Leader: John Davis
Description: A film of the epic struggle to climb Big Ben – Australia’s highest & loneliest mountain. Deep in the wild Southern Ocean, halfway between Australia and South Africa, a snowy volcano, nine thousand feet high, rears up from the sea like a great white whale.
One of the least known but most audacious adventures of the 20th century.
VERY HIGHLY ACCLAIMED BY THE MEMBERS WHO SAW THIS IN TERM 2!

COURSE NAME: HISTORY AT BERRY
LEADER: Lloyd Pitcher
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: FRIDAY
DATES: 21/11.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 02:00 AM
VENUE: Uniting Church, Wesley Hall,
ADDRESS: 77 Albert St, Berry – BERRY COST: $16

HISTORY AT BERRY Leader: Lloyd Pitcher
Description: CAPTAIN MACKINNON AND THE CHINA TEA TRADE
My great uncle Donald MacKinnon was a boy from the Isle of Tiree, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, who became captain of the China tea clipper Taeping. We will review the development of the China tea clippers in the 1850s and 60s, particularly the Ariel, Taeping and Cutty Sark vessels. We also examine the tea trade between China and Britain.
HMAS VOYAGER DISASTER 1964
A disastrous collision on 10 February 1964 in the Pacific Ocean waters off Jervis Bay is Australia’s worst naval event in peace time. Aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne and destroyer HMAS Voyager were engaged in night-time post-refit workup trials and exercises. They collided. HMAS Voyager sank with the loss of 82 of its crew of 314. Two Royal Commissions followed, the Royal Australian Navy changed its operational procedures and demands for compensation followed. What really happened on this fateful night and what was its aftermath?

COURSE NAME: HISTORY NOWRA
LEADER: Lloyd Pitcher
MAX:
SESSIONS: 4
WEEKDAY: FRIDAY
DATES: 31/10, 14/11, 28/11 & 12/12
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: CWA HALL, 39 Berry St,
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $28

HISTORY NOWRA Leader: Lloyd Pitcher
Description: FRANCISCO VASQUEZ DE CORONADO 1510 – 1544
Coronado was born in 1510 to a noble family in Salamanca, Spain. He came to New Spain [Mexico] with a new Viceroy and was appointed governor of the province of New Galicia. In 1539 he learned of Cibola and the Seven Cities of Gold and organised a conquistador expedition into pueblo country. By 1541 he reached the Arkansas River, having discovered the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. But his expedition was a failure and he lost a fortune. Coronado died in 1854 and was buried under a church altar in Mexico City
HERNANDO DE SOTO 1497- 1542
Hernando de Soto was a Spanish conquistador and explorer of the southeast of North America. He was a senior member of Francisco Pizzaro’s conquest of the Incas of Peru. De Soto conquered and explored many states in the southeast of North America. He was the first European to sight the Mississippi River. There are many places named in memory of his exploits, but De Soto found no gold.
HERNAN CORTES 1485 – 1547
We look at the conquest of the Aztec Empire in 159-1520 by the Spanish. Hernán Cortés and his gold-seeking conquistadors who defeated and utterly destroyed the bronze age Aztec Empire of Montezuma II. The city in the lake of 3000 000 people was levelled and Mexico City built on top of it. The citizens today are mostly mestizos, the result of inter-breeding between the Spanish and Indian inhabitants of Mexico. The conquest and destruction of the Aztec civilisation remains today a sad reminder of the brutality of Cortés in achieving his objectives
FRANCISCO PIZARRO 1475 – 1541
Francisco Pizzaro and his Spanish conquistadores mounted three expeditions into the Inca Empire of Peru: 1524-25, 1526-28 and 1530-34. The Incas were the ruling royal family and were engaged in a civil war when the Spanish arrived. Smallpox then devastated the civilisation. Pizarro’s lust for gold drove him to conquer Peru and build a port at Lima to export gold and import supplies and reinforcements. In 1535, Manco Inca attacked the Spanish in Peru. Spanish technology, fighting methods and ruthlessness saw the Incas driven over the Andes and their civilisation obliterated. Peru became a Spanish enclave and became another sad reminder of the brutality of mankind

COURSE NAME: ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT
LEADER: Allan Sherringham
MAX:
SESSIONS: 2
WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY
DATES: 19/11 & 26/11
TIME: 01:00 AM – 3:00
VENUE: 4/48 Berry St.
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $20

ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT Leader: Allan Sherringham
Description: The Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 and the significant Israeli military response have horrified the world. It is the bloodiest phase of the struggle to date, the roots of which go back far beyond the declaration of the state of Israel in 1948. This course traces the history of the conflict, from its beginnings in 1882, when a small group of Zionist settlers arrived in Ottoman Palestine, to the current ongoing devastation and misery as seen on the daily news

COURSE NAME: ITALIAN INTRODUCTION
LEADER: Richard Montgomery
MAX: 12
SESSIONS: 8
WEEKDAY: THURSDAY
DATES: 23/10, 30/10; 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11; 04/12 & 11/12.
TIME: 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
VENUE: 4/48 Berry St
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $44

ITALIAN INTRODUCTION Max:12 Mems Leader: Richard Montgomery
Description: Continue your Italian journey with this friendly, ongoing beginners’ class. Building on the foundations of Terms 1, 2 and 3, we will focus on pronunciation, vocabulary, and essential grammar, while strengthening reading comprehension and conversational skills. Each session includes guided practice in understanding short passages and developing confidence in spoken Italian. For enquiries phone Richard Montgomery on 0411 865 431.

COURSE NAME: ITALIANO INTERMEDIO
LEADER: Jan Martin
MAX: 12
SESSIONS: 8
WEEKDAY: MONDAY
DATES: 20/10 & 27/10; 03/11, 10/11, 17/11 & 24/11; 01/12 & 08/12.
TIME: 01:00 AM – 03:00 AM
VENUE: 5/48 Berry St
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $44

ITALIANO INTERMEDIO Max: 12 Mems Leader: Jan Martin
Description: Ci fa piacere imparare questa bella lingua!
This course provides conversational skills in this language for students with some recent study. The focus is on measured pronunciation and comprehensive listening skills in a fun and relaxed environment. Self study of the Basic Italian Grammar and Workbook is recommended.

COURSE NAME: LAWN BOWLS
LEADER: Charlie Francis
MAX:
SESSIONS: 6
WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY
DATES: 05/11, 12/11, 19/11, 26/11; 03/12 & 10/12.
TIME: 01:00 AM – 3:00
VENUE: See text left
ADDRESS: – BOMADERRY COST: $16 to U3A

LAWN BOWLS Leader: Charlie Francis
Description: Whether you have played this great game before and would like to brush up, or have never played, this is a chance to be taught by experienced coach, Charlie Francis, on Bomaderry Bowling Club greens. The only requirement is flat-soled shoes (or bare feet).
** Each Lesson fee $5: NIL for Bomaderry Bowling Club members.

COURSE NAME: LET’S DO LUNCH
LEADER: Patricia Cornish, Carolyn Murray
MAX: 18
SESSIONS: 4
WEEKDAY: THURSDAY
DATES: 23/10; 06/11 & 20/11, 04/12 & 18/12.
TIME: Noon – 12:00 AM
VENUE:
ADDRESS: – SHOALHAVEN REGION COST: $18.

LET’S DO LUNCH Max:18 Mems Leader: Patricia Cornish, Carolyn Murray
Description: The Lunch Club enjoys social interaction at a variety of local dining venues fortnightly and through the school holidays. Lunch is at your own cost.
Guests are invited occasionally.
Enrolees are emailed on venues. Please reply that you are coming or not.

COURSE NAME: MOSAICS
LEADER: Val Starling
MAX: 20
SESSIONS: 8
WEEKDAY: MONDAY
DATES: 20/10 & 27/10; 03/11, 10/11, 17/11 & 24/11; 01/12 & 08/12.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:00
VENUE: Woollamia Rd & Dent St
ADDRESS: Huskisson – HUSKISSON COST: $50

MOSAICS Jervis Bay Maritime Museum Huskisson
Leader: Val Starling Max 20 Members
Description: Have you ever wanted to learn Mosaics? Val is happy to share her knowledge of this creative activity, advise you on the tools and materials required and get you started with the basics of this craft.
Gain hands-on experience in priming, cutting tiles, gluing and grouting your initial simple project. Your next project/s will be limited only by your imagination. Spend up to 4 hours per session as you wish.

COURSE NAME: MOVIE CLUB
LEADER: Allan Sherringham
MAX:
SESSIONS: 4
WEEKDAY: THURSDAY
DATES: 30/10, 13/11, 27/11 & 11/12
TIME: 1:00p – 12:00 AM
VENUE: 5/48 Berry St.
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $24 for Term

MOVIE CLUB Leader: Allan Sherringham
Description: The theme of this term’s screenings is “Against the Odds”: The protagonist in each of our films faces challenges of different kinds and must draw on their courage, self-belief, determination and resilience to overcome them
DARKEST HOUR 2017 125 mins
Britain faced an increasingly grim future at the outset of WWII. PM Neville Chamberlain was not able to cling to power and political considerations dictated that his successor must be the far-from-popular Winston Churchill. But things change as he grows into the role… Gary Oldman gives a stellar performance as Churchill, with great support from Kristin Scott Thomas, Ben Mendelsohn, Ronald Pickup and others.
A raft of awards including two Oscars and two BAFTAs.
HARRIET 2019 125 mins
Based on the life of Harriet Tubman who was born into slavery on a Maryland plantation. Escaping to freedom in Philadelphia, she continued to risk her safety by undertaking multiple trips back to the South to rescue seventy more slaves – her family and friends among them – earning herself the nickname of “Moses”. Warmly received by the critics, Cynthia Erivo’s powerful portrayal of Harriet earned her a “Best Actress” Academy Award nomination.
UPROAR 2023 110 mins
It is 1981 and teenage Josh Waaka (Julian Dennison, The Hunt for the Wilderpeople) is struggling as the only Maori in a stuffy private school, forced to play rugby which frustrates his dream of becoming an actor. When a friend talks him into going to an anti-Springbok protest things start to change but will Josh find his place in the world? Rhys Darby (The Flight of the Conchords) and Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting) provide great support. Another kiwi triumph!
TRUE SPIRIT 2023 109 mins
This bio-drama tells the story of 16 year old Jessica Watson’s 2009 quest to be the youngest person ever to circumnavigate the world, non-stop and unassisted. Despite her bid preparation almost ending in disaster, she perseveres with the anxious support of her family and friends. Many challenges – and doubts – lay ahead… Based on Jessica Watson’s memoir of her feat. Tegan Croft stars as Jessica with support from Cliff Curtis, Josh Lawson and Anna Paquin. Inspirational!

COURSE NAME: PETANQUE
LEADER: Albert and Valerie Forgan
MAX: 10
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: FRIDAY
DATES: 21/11.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 1:00
VENUE: 410 Comerong Rd,
ADDRESS: NUMBAA – NUMBAA COST: $16

PETANQUE Max: 10 Players Leader: Albert and Valerie Forgan
Description: Join in with our friendly regulars and enjoy this relaxing game in our garden and also enjoy a great morning tea to fortify your efforts.
The game is played with 3 metal boules and a wooden jack. It originated in France and is for singles, doubles or triples. Bring your own boules set if you have one, but it is not essential.

COURSE NAME: PHILOSOPHY
LEADER: John Gray
MAX:
SESSIONS: 8
WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY
DATES: 22/10.
TIME: 01:00 AM – 03:00 AM
VENUE: 5/48 Berry St.
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $44

PHILOSOPHY Leader: John Gray
Description: Philosophy isn’t just for academics – it’s for everyone who wants to live well. Most of our life is lived as a blur. Rational thinking is slower, harder and necessary, but fulfilling.
In this course you will learn the foundations and classics of philosophy and how to use philosophical processes.

COURSE NAME: PORTRAITS WITH LAUGHTER
LEADER: Glenn Kilby
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1, then weekly
WEEKDAY: THURSDAY
DATES: ** See Text **
TIME: 9:30a – – 12:30pm
VENUE: ** See Text **
ADDRESS: – NOWRA COST: $16 to U3A

PORTRAITS WITH LAUGHTER Leader: Glenn Kilby
Description: Come and learn the shortcuts of drawing portraits with a try before you buy session at the School of Arts Annex, in the carpark opposite the Shoalhaven Library in Berry St. Glenn will advise you on the equipment you will need but bring a pencil, pencil sharpener, an eraser and a drawing pad for this session.
If you are comfortable with his teaching, continue on each Thursday at $20 to Glenn per 3 hour session.
Enrol at U3A any day before 10Dec and commence the following Thursday

COURSE NAME: RADIO 2UUU TOUR
LEADER: Glenis Brooking
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY
DATES: 19/11
TIME: 9:45a – – 12:30pm
VENUE: Art Gallery, 12 Berry St,
ADDRESS: Nowra. – NOWRA COST: $16

RADIO 2UUU TOUR Leader: Glenis Brooking
Description: Meet Jane Reichter who will show us how the programs, music and advertising are produced and how the volunteer announcers are trained. Jane runs the Community Access programmes keeping the community up to date with local issues and regularly discusses those issues with various local stakeholders and region residents.
If time perm expense.its, we visit the Regional Art Gallery to view the current exhibition/s followed by lunch at a nearby cafe at own expense.

COURSE NAME: RECYCLING AT SHOALHAVEN
LEADER: Fiona Schreurs
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: MONDAY
DATES: 01/12.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: 5/48 Berry St, Nowra
ADDRESS: – NOWRA COST: $16

RECYCLING AT SHOALHAVEN Leader: Fiona Schreurs
Description: Which bin? What is soft plastic? Where does it go? Are you confused about recycling?
If your answer is yes to one or more of these questions, then make sure you are at this meeting to hear our very own “Waste Educator” from Council answer all your questions on what’s in your yellow-lid bin.

COURSE NAME: SCRABBLE
LEADER: Margaret Neal and Lexie Neale
MAX: 12
SESSIONS: 8
WEEKDAY: MONDAY
DATES: 20/10 & 27/10; 03/11, 10/11, 17/11 & 24/11; 01/12 & 08/12.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: SEE TEXT
ADDRESS: – BOMADERRY COST: $16

SCRABBLE Max 12 Players Leader: Margaret Neal and Lexie Neale
Description: Come join the wonderful Scrabble family and keep your brain active in the process. Open to all abilities and if new to the game, learn the basic rules and progress from there.
If an old hand, be introduced to the international scrabble dictionary and learn strategies to make you a pro. All equipment provided.
Held at the Bomaderry Bowling Club, Cnr Cambewarra & Meroo Rds.
NB: Enrolment once only through U3A and continue on as you wish.

COURSE NAME: SHOALHAVEN CREMATORIUM
LEADER: Glenis Brooking
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: TUESDAY
DATES: 04/11.
TIME: 09:00 AM – Noon
VENUE: 349 Worrigee Rd,
ADDRESS: Worrigee. – WORRIGEE COST: $16

SHOALHAVEN CREMATORIUM Leader: Glenis Brooking
Description: Meet at Shoalhaven Memorial Gardens and Crematorium Chapel for introduction, then tour premises and grounds (vehicle available for walking impaired visitors). See a mock burial and learn how cremations are performed.
Complimentary morning tea is included. Enrol by 30 October so number of visitors can be advised to the crematorium for catering purposes.

COURSE NAME: SHOALHAVEN SINGING FOR SENIORS
LEADER: Gail D’Astoli
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1, then weekly
WEEKDAY: FRIDAY
DATES: SEE TEXT
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: Ex-Servos Club, Junction St & Highway
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $16

SHOALHAVEN SINGING FOR SENIORS Leader: Gail D’Astoli
Description: The benefits of music and singing are well known, especially as we age. Through the shared joy of singing we aim to promote healthy ageing, and reduce social isolation by providing the opportunity for dementia and non dementia participants to make meaningful connections with others in the community. Gold coin donation for morning tea.
Enrol on any day of term and commence on following Friday.

COURSE NAME: SPANISH INTERMEDIATE
LEADER: Humberto Ardiles
MAX: 10
SESSIONS: 8
WEEKDAY: TUESDAY
DATES: 21/10 & 28/10; 04/11, 11/11, 18/11 & 25/11; 02/12 & 09/12.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: 4/48 Berry St.
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $44

SPANISH INTERMEDIATE Max: 10 Members Leader: Humberto Ardiles
Description: As this course has progressed beyond the elementary level, it is only able to take new members with good Spanish familiarity.
Like all languages, Spanish requires considerable time and effort to learn, requiring at least 3 hours of homework per week.
Duolingo computer based learning is required for all participants. It is free unless you choose to buy their premium level product.

COURSE NAME: TABOO TOPICS
LEADER: Alan Madge
MAX:
SESSIONS: 5
WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY
DATES: 22/10; 05/11, 19/11; 03/12 & 17/12.
TIME: 10:00 AM – -12:00
VENUE: 5/48 Berry St
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $32

TABOO TOPICS Leader; Alan Madge
Description: This activity explores subjects (in a non-argumentative setting) that are often considered controversial or even taboo.
Such topics could include:
The increased cost of food means it is now difficult to eat healthily.
Donald Trump is not all bad.
Religion is an important part of a society.
Men and women are psychologically different.
The Western world is now in a state of decline.
However, participants are encouraged to bring their own topics to present and discuss with the group.

COURSE NAME: TAICHI/QIGONG FOR HEALTH
LEADER: Lyn Charleswood
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: ANYDAY
DATES: SEE TEXT
TIME: 11:15 AM – 12:15
VENUE: See text
ADDRESS: – NOWRA COST: $16 to U3A.

TAICHI/QIGONG FOR HEALTH Leader: Lyn Charleswood
Description: Arthritis can make exercise painful. This form of gentle and calming TaiChi helps to strengthen joints and muscles. Qigong is another form of TaiChi. This introductory lesson is for beginners. If you wish, continue with Lyn at $10/session at the School of Arts ANNEX, in the mixed hours carpark opposite the Regional Gallery in Berry St, Nowra.
Enrol any day during term and call Lyn (0414817601) to confirm your preferred Tuesday start date.FT45

COURSE NAME: TECH SUPPORT 1
LEADER: Helen Hasan
MAX: 10
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: FRIDAY
DATES: 14/11.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: Room 5, 48 Berry St Nowra
ADDRESS: (Opp Roxy cinema) – NOWRA COST: $12

TECH SUPPORT 1 Max: 10 attendees Leader: Helen Hasan
Description: Living connected is a non profit community organisation dedicated to assisting, on a one-on-one basis, senior age members of our community with the use of current communications technology – Computers, Tablets, Smartphones and ipads, etc. Bring your device along to the session or sessions you can attend. Attend one or both sessions as you need or can. Enrol also in the Tech Support 2 sessions as outlined below if you wish.
You do not need to be a U3A member, but you must enrol or register either on-line or at our office at the address on the right.

COURSE NAME: TECH SUPPORT 2
LEADER: Helen Hasan
MAX: 10
SESSIONS: 2
WEEKDAY: FRIDAY
DATES: 28/11; 12/12.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: Room 5, 48 Berry St Nowra
ADDRESS: (Opp Roxy cinema) – NOWRA COST: $16

TECH SUPPORT 2 Max: 10 attendees Leader: Helen Hasan
Description: Living connected is a non profit community organisation dedicated to assisting, on a one-on-one basis, senior age members of our community with the use of current communications technology – Computers, Tablets, Smartphones and ipads, etc. Bring your device along to the session or sessions you can attend. Attend one or both sessions as you need or can. Enrol also in the Tech Support 1 sessions as outlined above if you wish.
You do not need to be a U3A member, but you must enrol or register either on-line or at our office at the address on the right..

COURSE NAME: TENPIN BOWLING
LEADER: Pamela Sheehan
MAX:
SESSIONS: 8
WEEKDAY: MONDAY
DATES: 20/10 & 27/10; 03/11, 10/11, 17/11 & 24/11; 01/12 & 08/12.
TIME: 10:30 AM – 12:00
VENUE: See text
ADDRESS: – BOMADERRY COST: $16 to U3A

TENPIN BOWLING Leader: Pamela Sheehan
Description: Join us each week for a game which can be modified to suit our age and fitness. Balls are as light as 5lbs (2.2Kg). It’s gaining in popularity and a lot of fun at Shoalhaven City Lanes near ALDI in Narang Rd, Bomaderry.
Lane charge per session $8 includes shoe hire.
Enrol any day during term and start on the following Monday.

COURSE NAME: TIME TO WRITE
LEADER: Pamela Arnold
MAX: 10
SESSIONS: 8
WEEKDAY: TUESDAY
DATES: 21/10 & 28/10; 04/11, 11/11, 18/11 & 25/11; 02/12 & 09/12.
TIME: 01:00 AM – 03:00 AM
VENUE: 4/48 Berry St.
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $44

TIME TO WRITE Max: 10 Members Leader: Pamela Arnold
Description: Become a part of this enthusiastic writing group.
Join in the fun and laughter as we share our writing stories.
We are all fledgling writers, so no previous experience is necessary.

COURSE NAME: TUESDAY FORUM U3A ACT
LEADER: Various
MAX:
SESSIONS: 8
WEEKDAY: TUESDAY
DATES: 21/10 & 28/10; 04/11, 11/11, 18/11 & 25/11; 02/12 & 09/12.
TIME: 07:12 AM – 1:30
VENUE: Via ZOOM
ADDRESS: on own device – ZOOM COST: $25

TUESDAY FORUM U3A ACT Leader: Various
Description: U3A ACT host this very popular one hour weekly series presented via ZOOM. Speakers from Universities and Government present a wide range of popular and at times eclectic topics including:
Current affairs (Australian politics and international developments);
Economics; Environmental/climate change issues; Health, etc.
Speakers and topics will be advised weekly in advance of their dates.
Join in on these interesting and stimulating talks!!

COURSE NAME: WALK, BOMADERRY CREEK TRACK
LEADER: Graeme Cord
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY
DATES: 22/10.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:30
VENUE: See text
ADDRESS: – BOMADERRY COST: $16

WALK, BOMADERRY CREEK TRACK Leader: Graeme Cord
Description: Meet at ALDI carpark, Nerang Rd, Bomaderry. Track entrance is 300 metres from carpark.
Easy/medium walk with some rocks to navigate creek crossing. Some rough segments on track and total distance is 5Klm. Bring water snack/s and energy!

COURSE NAME: WILDLIFE RESCUE
LEADER: Helen Turnbull and Janet Langridge.
MAX:
SESSIONS: 1
WEEKDAY: MONDAY
DATES: 01/12.
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00
VENUE: 5/48 Berry St
ADDRESS: Nowra – NOWRA COST: $16

WILDLIFE RESCUE Leader: Helen Turnbull and Janet Langridge.
Description: Have you ever wondered who paints the coloured crosses on roadkill? You will find out in this presentation. Learn what this group is about and what it does to help our sick and injured wildlife. Get the ‘good oil’ on how you can help wildlife at home.
Don’t fear, the presentation slide show is all positive with endearing images of our wildlife in care. Our Leader look forward to meeting you.