COURSE NAME: AQUA AEROBICS LEADER: Aqua Instructor MAX: SESSIONS: 1, then weekly WEEKDAY: ANYDAY DATES: SEE TEXT. TIME: SEE TEXT. – (blank) VENUE: Bomaderry Aquatic Centre 127 Cambewarra Rd. ADDRESS: (blank) – 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’n 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. Enrol anytime during term. Classes – Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00-11:00am.
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.
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: 04-Mar TIME: 1:00 – 3:00 – (blank) VENUE: 5/48 Berry St ADDRESS: (blank) – 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.
BECOME A PRESENTER Leader: Glenis Brooking Description: If you have a passion or practical skill you would like to share with our U3A members, then come along and find out what you need to do to run either a one-off session or a course with a series of sessions. NIL FEE COURSE
COURSE NAME: BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS LEADER: Lydia Adams MAX: SESSIONS: 8 WEEKDAY: MONDAY DATES: 09-Feb, 16-Feb, 23-Feb, 02-Mar, 09-Mar, 16-Mar, 23-Mar, 30-Mar TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 – (blank) VENUE: SEE TEXT ADDRESS: (blank) – NORTH NOWRA COST: $16
BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS Leader: Lydia Adams Description: Conducted by an experienced teacher and players, the course covers the basics of this popular and interesting game. It is a good way to keep the brain active and make new friends. Some knowledge of card playing is advisable. A $20 learning manual is available for purchase. It is held at the home of Nowra Bridge Club at the North Nowra Community Centre in Hood Close (behind the shopping centre). Come and try your hand (and brain) at the best card game of all ! The cost is $16 paid to U3A then $10 per lesson paid to the club.
COURSE NAME: BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS !!! WEDNESDAY EVENINGS !!! LEADER: TBA MAX: SESSIONS: 8 WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY DATES: 04-Mar, 11-Mar, 18-Mar, 25-Mar, 01-May, 08-May, 15-May, 22-May TIME: 6:30-9:00pm – (blank) VENUE: Community Centre, Hood Close Nth Nowra. ADDRESS: (blank) – NORTH NOWRA COST: $16
BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS !!! WEDNESDAY EVENINGS !!! Leader: TBA Description: Conducted by an experienced teacher and players, the course covers the basics of this popular and interesting game. It is a good way to keep the brain active and make new friends. Some knowledge of card playing is advisable. A $20 learning manual is available for purchase. Come and try your hand (and brain) at the best card game of all The cost is $16 paid to U3A then $10 per lesson paid to the club.
CARD GAMES Coordinator: Vivienne Henry Description: Join with other members in Card playing each fortnight. We enjoyed the game of 500 in previous terms, 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 Coordinator, Eric Courtney, on 0414986571, before enrolling.
COURSE NAME: COFFEE CLUB THU LEADER: Glenis Brooking MAX: SESSIONS: 8 WEEKDAY: THURSDAY DATES: 12-Feb, 19-Feb, 26-Feb, 05-Mar, 12-Mar, 19-Mar, 26-Mar, 02-Apr TIME: 10:00 AM – (blank) VENUE: See text ADDRESS: (blank) – NOWRA COST: $20.
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 . Join either the Thursday or Tuesday group and attend on either or both days as you wish.
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: 9:00-12:00 – (blank) VENUE: West Birriley St (opp Robey St) Bomaderry. ADDRESS: (blank) – 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 West Birriley St grounds 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 slacks or shorts and flat soled shoes. Enrol on any day of the term. **Call U3A Office (44240216) to determine mutually convenient dates**.
COURSE NAME: CROQUET WEST STREET NOWRA LEADER: Peter Cumes MAX: SESSIONS: 4 WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY DATES: See text TIME: 9:30 – 12 Noon – (blank) VENUE: See text ADDRESS: (blank) – NOWRA COST: $16
CROQUET WEST STREET NOWRA Leader; Peter Cumes 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.
DANCE LESSONS – BALLROOM, MODERN Coordinator: Mel Turner Description: LEARN BALLROOM AND MODERN DANCING Join this friendly social dancing group to learn basic steps in ballroom dancing in air-conditioned comfort with a qualified dance instructor. Your first lesson is FREE and if you enjoy this, continue weekly at $10.00 per session paid to the dance Instructor. Contact Mel Turner (0415559362) if you have a query. Stay after each session to mix with club members who dance from 7:00 to 9:00 and get some tips and, perhaps extra practice. Dancing stimulates your brain and exercises your body.
COURSE NAME: DEMENTIA LEADER: Steve Swan MAX: SESSIONS: 2 WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY DATES: 18-Mar TIME: 10:00am-Noon and 1:00pm-3:00pm – (blank) VENUE: 5/48 Berry St ADDRESS: (blank) – NOWRA COST: $16
DEMENTIA Leader: Steve Swan Description: Steve, former 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: FIND YOUR FEET – BALANCE AND STRETCH LEADER: Robin Sharpe MAX: SESSIONS: 1, then weekly. WEEKDAY: SATURDAY DATES: See text TIME: 11:00 – 11:45 – (blank) VENUE: St Andrews Church hall, Kinghorne St ADDRESS: (blank) – 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 complimentary sesson, If you wish, continue with Robin at $10/session. Enrol any day BEFORE 14 MARCH and commence the following Saturday.
COURSE NAME: FRANÇAIS LE VENDREDI LEADER: Laura Vignolo MAX: 12 SESSIONS: 7 WEEKDAY: FRIDAY DATES: 13-Feb, 20-Feb, 27-Feb, 06-Mar, 13-Mar, 20-Mar, 27-Mar TIME: 12:15 – 2:15 – (blank) VENUE: 5/48 Berry St ADDRESS: (blank) – 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 good conversational French are welcome to join.
FRENCH ELEMENTARY TO INTERMEDIATE (CEFR A2-B1) Max 12 Members Leader: Anne Wenham Description: Lessons will continue to build on listening and speaking skills as well as extending reading and writing experience. Our focus will be on developing fluency, comprehension and confidence in conversation. Using a variety of lesson activities, we will build a more extensive vocabulary,learn and revise essential grammar while exploring French texts relevant to this level.
FRENCH UPPER INTERMEDIATE (CEFR B2) Max 12 Members Leader: Anne Wenham Description: Class activities, primarily in French language, will focus on building aural/oral skills to increase comprehension, confidence and fluency. A range of French media and texts will be used to explore various aspects of French arts, culture, society, history, geography and politics.
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!
GERMAN INTRODUCTION Leader: Maureen Chapman Description: This course is for students with some prior study. 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 U3A Office on 4424 0216 if you have any queries.
GIOTTO’S REVOLUTIONARY ART (Nowra) Presenter: Patrick DeGabriele Description: In 1305 the great Italian master frescoed the Scrovegni Chapel, a private chapel in a palace in Padua, and changed the face of European art forever. This humble son of a blacksmith rose to become the greatest of artists, and his introduction of humanity, colour, realism and movement into painting continues to influence the way we see the world. This illustrated talk will focus on his masterpiece in its social and artistic context, and attempt to explain why, after more than 700 years, it’s still regarded as both important and very beautiful
COURSE NAME: GIOTTO’S REVOLUTIONARY ART (S.Heads) LEADER: Patrick DeGabriele MAX: SESSIONS: 1 WEEKDAY: TUESDAY DATES: 10-Jan TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 – (blank) VENUE: Shoalhaven Heads Community Centre. 111 Shlhvn Hds Rd ADDRESS: (blank) – SHOALHAVEN HEADS COST: $16
GIOTTO’S REVOLUTIONARY ART (S.Heads) Presenter: Patrick DeGabriele Description: In 1305 the great Italian master frescoed the Scrovegni Chapel, a private chapel in a palace in Padua, and changed the face of European art forever. This humble son of a blacksmith rose to become the greatest of artists, and his introduction of humanity, colour, realism and movement into painting continues to influence the way we see the world. This illustrated talk will focus on his masterpiece in its social and artistic context, and attempt to explain why, after more than 700 years, it’s still regarded as both important and very beautiful. WEDNESDAY
GUITAR (FOLK) LESSONS Max; 8 Mems Leader; David Eastway Description: This is an introduction to the acoustic/acoustic electric guitar and the folk style genre of music to which it is suited. Session 1 wil advise you what guitar to buy if you do not already have one. The Course covers the playing of simple melody, chord structure, fingering styles, stringing, tuning, use of capo etc. The basic skills will provide a foundation to enable participants to progress at their own pace following the conclusion of the Course. There will be time for questions and discussion.
COURSE NAME: HISTORY AT SHOALHAVEN HEADS LEADER: Lloyd Pitcher MAX: SESSIONS: 1 WEEKDAY: FRIDAY DATES: 06-Mar TIME: 10:00-12:00 – (blank) VENUE: Community Centre, 111 Shlhvn Hds Rd ADDRESS: (blank) – BERRY COST: $16
HISTORY AT SHOALHAVEN HEADS Leader: Lloyd Pitcher Description: ORIGINS OF THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT This presentation is part 1 of a four-part series shared between Shoalhaven Heads and Berry throughout 2026. Part 1 explores the origins of the state of Israel, how it became established in the Middle East and how the surrounding Arab states responded to the appearance of a new nation in their midst.
HISTORY NOWRA Leader: Lloyd Pitcher Description: CROSSING THE BLUE MOUNTAINS To the settlers of Sydney in 1788, the Blue Mountains were like prison walls. As the infant colony grew, so did the need for more cropping and grazing land. Lieutenant Dawes made the first recorded crossing attempt in 1789. Frenchman Ensign Francis Barrallier – aide-de-camp to Governor King – reached the furthest in 1802. Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson developed a different strategy in 1813, successfully crossing the mountains, allowing exploration, settlement and development of the western lands beyond. EDWARD JOHN EYRE 1815-1901 Arriving in Adelaide South Australia by ship in 1833, Edward John Eyre was an English explorer in southwestern Australia. In the 1840s, he led expeditions to the north and west of Adelaide. His greatest exploration achievement was the first crossing of Australia from east to west. Eyre returned to England in 1845 and in 1846, was appointed Lieutenant-Governor of New Zealand and then, from 1861 to 1874, was Governor of the Caribbean Island of Jamaica. Eyre retired to Whitechurch England near Tavistock in Devon, where he was finally buried. He was survived by his wife and four children. JOHN McDOUALL STUART 1816-1866 John McDouall Stuart was born and educated in Scotland. In 1838. At age 25, he migrated to the then new British colony of South Australia. Stuart obtained a position with the South Australian Surveyor-General, Charles Sturt and in 1844, joined Sturt’s expedition as second in command. Between 1858 and 1862, Sturt led six expeditions. He located the geographical centre of Austria and was the first to cross the continent from south to north and return. Stuart’s health never fully recovered from the privations of his expeditions. He returned to England and died in London in 1866. In South Australia, he is remembered as a pioneer explorer and surveyor. FRIEDRICH WILHELM LUDWIG LEICHHARDT 1813-1848 Ludwig Leichhardt was born and educated in the natural sciences in Prussia, Germany. He travelled to Sydney in 1842 and almost immediately began exploring the Hunter Valley in New South Wales. In 1844 he began his first expedition, 4,800 kilometres from Moreton Bay in Queensland to Port Essington on the Coburg Peninsula, northeast of Darwin in the Northern Territory. In 1846 his second expedition from the Darling Downs in Queensland to Perth Western Australia was forced to return.On his third expedition, from the Condamine River to Perth in 1848, he disappeared without a trace. Ludwig’s observations and collections were accurate and highly valued. Today they provide considerable insights into the features of the Australian continent in the mid-19th century.
COURSE NAME: HOW LIFE CHANGED THE EARTH LEADER: David Butcher MAX: SESSIONS: 1 WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY DATES: 18-Feb TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 – (blank) VENUE: 5/48 Berry St. ADDRESS: (blank) – NOWRA COST: $16
HOW LIFE CHANGED THE EARTH Leader: David Butcher Description: We explore how life evolved on Earth over 3.6 billion years and examine the effects that this had on the planet.
COURSE NAME: HOW MAMMALS BECAME DOMINANT LEADER: David Butcher MAX: SESSIONS: 1 WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY DATES: 25-Mar TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 – (blank) VENUE: 5/48 Berry St. ADDRESS: (blank) – NOWRA COST: $16
HOW MAMMALS BECAME DOMINANT Leader: David Butcher Description: We look at the last 65 million years on Earth and review the special features that allowed mammals to become the dominant group of vertebrates. We also take a quick peek into the future.
ITALIAN INTRODUCTION Max:12 Mems Leader: Richard Montgomery Description: The group attending this class have agreed to go back to the basics for revision and invite new ansolute beginners to join them on this journey over the next 2 terms and beyond. This will build an understanding of the language and will cover the treatment of words along with the constructiuon of simple phrases. It is interactive, allowing members to develop both spoken and written skills. For enquiries phone Richard Montgomery on 0411 865 431.
COURSE NAME: ITALIANO AVANZATO LEADER: Jan Martin MAX: 12 SESSIONS: 8 WEEKDAY: MONDAY DATES: 09-Feb, 16-Feb, 23-Feb, 02-Mar, 09-Mar, 16-Mar, 23-Mar, 30-Mar TIME: 1:00 – 3:00 – (blank) VENUE: 5/48 Berry St ADDRESS: (blank) – NOWRA COST: $44
ITALIANO AVANZATO 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 much prior 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: KEEP THE MARBLES ROLLING LEADER: Judy Potter MAX: SESSIONS: 4 WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY DATES: 11-Feb, 25-Feb, 11-Mar, 25-Mar TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 – (blank) VENUE: 4/48 Berry St ADDRESS: (blank) – NOWRA COST: $43 (Incl Manual)
KEEP THE MARBLES ROLLING Leader: Judy Potter Description: Designed exclusively for U3A by a U3A member, this course develops mental agility through games and exercises. These use the main functions of brain activity – verbal, numerical, spatial recognition, logical thinking, short and long term memory, creativity and lateral thinking. Tasks are completed individually in a friendly, non-competitive environment. Bring paper, pencil and eraser….and….come prepared to have fun!!
COURSE NAME: LAWN BOWLS LEADER: Charlie Francis MAX: SESSIONS: 6 WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY DATES: 25-Feb, 04-Mar, 11-Mar, 18-Mar, 25-Mar, 01-Apr TIME: 1:00 to 3:00 – (blank) VENUE: See text left ADDRESS: (blank) – 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.
LET’S DO LUNCH Leaders: Carolyn Murray, Patricia Cornish 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: MICROSOFT 365 BUSINESS LICENCE LEADER: Raul Arregui MAX: SESSIONS: 1 WEEKDAY: LATE PRESS DATES: 27-Mar TIME: 12:00 AM – (blank) VENUE: ADDRESS: (blank) – NOWRA COST: $75.00
MICROSOFT 365 BUSINESS LICENCE Leader: Raul Arregui Description: U3A Shoalhaven has been allocated a large number Licenses, which expire on 13 December 2026, for this software under the Microsoft Not for Profit program. Consequently we are able to offer members a unique opportunity to purchase this software at a very competitive price instead of the usual $159.00. This offer is available to all members who enrolled in a Term 4, 2025 course or who enrol in a Term 1, 2026 course and can purchase by 27 March 2026.
MOSAICS Jervis Bay Maritime Museum Huskisson Leader: Ranee Hanlon Max 20 Members Description: Have you ever wanted to learn Mosaics? Ranee 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: 19-Feb, 05-Mar, 19-Mar, 16-Apr TIME: 12:00 AM – (blank) VENUE: 4/48 Berry St. ADDRESS: (blank) – NOWRA COST: $24 for Term
MOVIE CLUB Leader: Allan Sherringham Description: Our films this term are all “road movies”. It’s all about the journey: perspectives change and unexpected discoveries await in these four very different offerings PLEASE STAND BY 2018 93mins Wendy (Dakota Fanning) is an independent and brilliant young woman living with autism. She longs to leave her group home and live with her big sister (Alice Eve) and young child but her past behaviours make this problematic. A Star Trek obsessive, Wendy writes fantasy in her spare time. When a screenplay competition offers the possibility of a new life she runs away – beyond the boundaries where she felt safe – to meet the deadline, her sister and therapist (Toni Collette) in pursuit. She must use every resource to follow her dream… THE STRAIGHT STORY 1999 112mins In 1994, ageing WWII veteran Alvin Straight, in too poor health to hold a driver’s licence, drove a lawn mower and trailer 390kms from Iowa to Wisconsin, to visit his ailing brother. And make his peace. The NY Times said this David Lynch masterwork is more “about gazing at the sky, about experiencing each encounter to the fullest, than it is about getting anywhere in a hurry. It’s been too long since a great American movie dared to regard life that way. Richard Farnsworth as Alvin was nominated for an Oscar. Sissy Spacek is wonderful as his daughter LAST ORDERS 2002 109mins Fred Schepisi’s movie sees a quartet embark on a trip to Margate to scatter the ashes of Jack Dodds (Michael Caine), according to his dying wishes: friends Ray (Bob Hoskins), Lenny (David Hemmings) and Vic (Tom Courtenay) and Jack’s son Vince (Ray Winstone). It’s not a long journey but one filled with reminiscences (flashbacks) and some significant stops along the way. The Observer called the film a moving study of the pleasures and obligations of friendship, and of facing up to a death and going on. Helen Mirren shines as Jack’s widow, amid a sensational cast. SULLIVAN’S TRAVELS 1941 90mins Preston Sturges’ satire of the film industry follows a famous Hollywood comedy director John L. Sullivan (Joel McCrea) who, longing to make a socially relevant drama (to be called O Brother, Where Art Thou?), sets out dressed as a tramp to gain real life experience of the downtrodden. Along the way a poor aspiring actress (Veronica Lake) joins him on his journey. But it does not take too long before Sullivan’s zany research caper becomes all too real… One of the finest movies about movies ever made.” Admired by the Coen brothers and many others.
PETANQUE Max: 10 Players Leaders: Albert and Valerie Forgan Description: Join in with our friendly regulars and enjoy thuis 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.
PHILOSOPHICAL DISCUSSIONS Leaders: Rob Renew & Bob Hayward Description: Group discussions of present-day concepts and influences, in a non-judgemental setting, informed by insights from leading ethical philosophers. Topics for discussion will include ethical tourism, animal agriculture and veganism, climate justice and ethics of artificial intelligence. Suggestions for short informational readings to prepare for discussions will be sent to participants before each session. Maximum 14 members.
COURSE NAME: PORTRAITS WITH LAUGHTER LEADER: Glenn Kilby MAX: SESSIONS: 1, then weekly WEEKDAY: THURSDAY DATES: ** See Text ** TIME: 9:30am – 12:30pm – (blank) VENUE: ** See Text ** ADDRESS: (blank) – 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.
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. THURSDAY
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 goes into your yellow-lid bin.
SCRABBLE Max 12 Players Leaders: 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.
SPANISH BEGINNER Max: 12 Mems Leader: Laura Vignolo Description: This course, led by a fluent Spanish speaker, is intended for those who have no experience or who have limited prior study. The course covers pronunciation, everyday vocabulary, fundamental grammar, reading comprehension and guided conversation, thus enabling participants to develop speaking confidence in the early lessons. The classes are interactive and will incorporate practical exercises designed to build confidence, with homework being an integral part of the course.
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.
TABOO TOPICS Coordinator; 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, then weekly WEEKDAY: ANYDAY DATES: See text TIME: 11:15 – 12:15 – (blank) VENUE: See text ADDRESS: (blank) – 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.
COURSE NAME: TECH SUPPORT 1 LEADER: Helen Hasan MAX: 10 SESSIONS: 2 WEEKDAY: FRIDAY DATES: 20-Feb, 06-Mar TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 – (blank) VENUE: Room 5, 48 Berry St Nowra Opp Roxy cinema ADDRESS: (blank) – NOWRA COST: $16
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: 1 WEEKDAY: FRIDAY DATES: 20-Mar TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 – (blank) VENUE: Room 5, 48 Berry St Nowra Opp Roxy cinema ADDRESS: (blank) – NOWRA COST: $12
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..
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: 10-Feb, 17-Feb, 24-Feb, 03-Mar, 10-Mar, 17-Mar, 24-Mar, 31-Mar TIME: 1:00 – 3:00 – (blank) VENUE: 4/48 Berry St. ADDRESS: (blank) – NOWRA COST: $44
TIME TO WRITE Max: 10 Members Coordinator: 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 (ZOOM) LEADER: Various MAX: SESSIONS: 8 WEEKDAY: TUESDAY DATES: 10-Feb, 17-Feb, 24-Feb, 03-Mar, 10-Mar, 17-Mar, 24-Mar, 31-Mar TIME: 12.30- 1:30 – (blank) VENUE: Via ZOOM on own device ADDRESS: (blank) – ZOOM COST: $25
TUESDAY FORUM (ZOOM) Presenters: 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!!
UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS Max: 10 Students Leader: Josie Lead Description: Learn to play chords, strumming patterns and sing 40 songs in 4 weeks. You will need a ukulele (soprano/concert/tenor), tuner and note-book. If you need assistance in selecting or purchasing a ukulele, please contact Josie Lead on jleadofficial@outlook.com.TUESDAY
