COURSE NAME: AQUA AEROBICS LEADER: Aqua Instructor MAX: SESSIONS: 1, then weekly WEEKDAY: ANYDAY DATES: SEE TEXT. TIME: SEE TEXT. – VENUE: Bomaderry Aquatic Centre 127 Cambewarra Rd. ADDRESS: 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.
COURSE NAME: BASIC TECHNOLOGY LEADER: Eric Courtney MAX: SESSIONS: 1 WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY DATES: 19-Aug TIME: 1:00 – 3:00 – VENUE: 5/48 Berry St ADDRESS: 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 PRESENTER LEADER: Glenis Brooking MAX: SESSIONS: 1 WEEKDAY: THURSDAY DATES: 27-Aug TIME: 1:00 – 3:00 – VENUE: 4/48 Berry St ADDRESS: NOWRA COST: $NIL
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 (DAYTIME) LEADER: Lydia Adams MAX: SESSIONS: 8 WEEKDAY: MONDAY DATES: 27-Jul, 03-Aug, 10-Aug, 17-Aug, 24-Aug, 31-Aug, 07-Sep, 14-Sep TIME: 1:15 – 3:15 – VENUE: SEE TEXT LEFT NTH NOWRA ADDRESS: NORTH NOWRA COST: SEE TEXT
BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS (DAYTIME) Leader: Lydia Adams Description: What is the game of Bridge? Over the 8-week course, conducted by an experienced teacher and players, learn 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 learning manual ($20) is available for purchase. Held at the home of Nowra Bridge Club at the North Nowra Community Centre in Hood Close (behind the shopping centre). Come try your hand (and brain) at the best card game of all. Cost is $16 paid to U3A and $10 per lesson paid to the club.
COURSE NAME: BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS (EVENING) LEADER: Lydia Adams MAX: SESSIONS: 8 WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY DATES: 29-Jul, 05-Aug, 12-Aug, 19-Aug, 26-Aug, 02-Sep, 09-Sep, 16-Sep TIME: 6:30 – 8:00pm – VENUE: SEE TEXT LEFT NTH NOWRA ADDRESS: NORTH NOWRA COST: SEE TEXT
BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS (EVENING) Leader: Lydia Adams Description: Over the 8-week course, conducted by an experienced teacher and players, learn 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 learning manual ($20) is available for purchase. Held at the home of Nowra Bridge Club at the North Nowra Community Centre in Hood Close (behind the shopping centre). Come try your hand (and brain) at the best card game of all. Cost is $16 paid to U3A and $10 per lesson paid to the club.
COURSE NAME: COFFEE CLUB THU LEADER: Glenis Brooking MAX: SESSIONS: 10 WEEKDAY: THURSDAY DATES: 30-Jul, 06-Aug, 13-Aug, 20-Aug, 27-Aug, 03-Sep, 10-Sep, 17-Sep, 24-Sep, 01-Oct TIME: 10:00 AM – VENUE: See text ADDRESS: 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 . NB: 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: Cherie McGrath MAX: 8 SESSIONS: 3 WEEKDAY: FRIDAY DATES: (**See text**) TIME: 9:00-12:00 – VENUE: West Birriley St (opp Robey St) Bomaderry. ADDRESS: BOMADERRY COST: SEE TEXT
CROQUET BOMADERRY Max: 8 Players Leader: Cherie McGrath 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 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: Peter Cumes MAX: SESSIONS: 4 WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY DATES: See text TIME: 9:30 – 12 Noon – VENUE: See text ADDRESS: NOWRA COST: $16
CROQUET WEST STREET NOWRA Leader; Peter Cumes Description: Come and learn this challenging game. 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 and just inside the Memorial gates of the Nowra Showground.
CURRARONG ART TRAIL Leader:Glennis Brooking Description: This monthly Saturday Art Trail walk/drive provides a regular opportunity to visit the many talented artists working in Currarong who look forward to welcoming viewers and purchasers of their works. Meet at Alma’s Cafe for refreshments and the list of artists open on the day.
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 – VENUE: St Andrews Church hall, Kinghorne St ADDRESS: 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 a complimentary sesson, If you wish, continue with Robin at $10/session. Enrol any day BEFORE 17 SEPTEMBER and commence the following Saturday.
COURSE NAME: FRANÇAIS LE VENDREDI LEADER: Laura Vignolo MAX: 12 SESSIONS: 7 WEEKDAY: FRIDAY DATES: 31-Jul, 07-Aug, 14-Aug, 21-Aug, 04-Sep, 11-Sep, 18-Sep TIME: 12:15 – 2:15 – VENUE: 5/48 Berry St ADDRESS: 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.
COURSE NAME: FRENCH ELEMENTARY TO INTERMEDIATE (CEFR A2-B1) LEADER: Anne Wenham MAX: 12 SESSIONS: 8 WEEKDAY: THURSDAY DATES: 30-Jul, 06-Aug, 13-Aug, 20-Aug, 27-Aug, 03-Sep, 10-Sep, 17-Sep TIME: 1:00 – 3:00 – VENUE: 5/48 Berry St ADDRESS: NOWRA COST: $44
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.
COURSE NAME: HISTORY AT SHOALHAVEN HEADS LEADER: Lloyd Pitcher MAX: SESSIONS: 1 WEEKDAY: FRIDAY DATES: 21-Aug TIME: 10:00-12:00 – VENUE: See text ADDRESS: SHOALHAVEN HEADS COST: $16
HISTORY AT SHOALHAVEN HEADS Leader: Lloyd Pitcher Description: ARAB – ISRAELI CONFLICT 1968-1982 PART 3 of 4 Israeli settlements led to Palestinian Arab terrorism and the Munich Olympic Games in 1972. Then followed the Yom Kippur War of 1973 and the SCUD missile attacks. Attempts for peace were led by the USA with the Camp David Peace accords. There was no resolution of the conflict. Being held at the SHOALHAVEN HEADS COMMUNITY CENTRE, 111 Shoalhaven Heads Rd
HISTORY NOWRA Leader: Lloyd Pitcher Description: BURKE AND WILLS EXPEDITION TO CROSS AUSTRALIA Burke and Wills were probably the most famous of the Australian explorers. From the genesis of an idea in 1857, the Royal Society of Victoria sponsored the Great Northern Exploration Expedition to cross Australia from south to north. Robert O’Hara Burke had served 7 years in the Austrian army, spoke fluent German and was a police inspector on the Victorian goldfields. William John Wills was a shepherd, a gold office assayer, trainee surveyor and wanted to be an explorer. Wills wrote a journal which was the only record of this ill-fated journey. Burke and Wills led the expedition which left Melbourne in August 1861 and ended in tragedy at Cooper’s Creek later in 1861. Were they the right men to lead the expedition? Why was the expedition both unsuccessful and tragic? DOT BUTLER 1911-2008 Dot Butler [née English] was born in Ashfield, Sydney. She enjoyed a vey carefree and physical outdoor childhood. In 1931 she joined the Sydney Bush Walkers Club and walked, climbed and canoed in the NSW Blue Mountains, the Warrumbungles, New Zealand, the Andes [Peru], Yukon River [Alaska], Sierra National Forest and Europe. Dot was the Australian Geographer Adventurer of the Year in 1988. She married in 1943 and had four children, three of whom died. In 2008 Hobart, Tasmania, she passed away near her daughter Rona and her family, at the age of 97. Dot was a truly remarkable Australian. LASSETER’S LOST GOLD 1930 Several stories exist of an Australian El Dorado, an immense reef of gold in Central Australia. Perhaps the greatest of these is the story of Lewis Harold Lasseter to have found such a gold reef in 1897 on the western edge of the MacDonnell Ranges. In 1930, a well-funded expedition was mounted to find the reef. Lasseter was the guide. The expedition was abandoned when the leader dismissed Lasseter as a charlatan. Lasseter then accompanied a “dogger” to look for the reef. They ended up fighting and parted ways. Lasseter took two camels to carry his food and water. They bolted in the desert. Lasseter was unwell and was cared for by Aboriginals for 16 weeks. Lasseter died in the desert on 30 January 1931. Since then, there have been many unsuccessful attempts to locate Lasseter’s lost gold reef. If the reef was found, fabulous wealth would result. Does Lasseter’s lost reef exist? WARWICK DEACOCK 1926-2017 Warwick Deacock was Born in London UK. He was a member of the British Army from 1941 until 1958 and rose to the rank of Major. After his marriage to Antonia Francisca van den Bos in 1958, he emigrated to Australia. He helped found the Duke of Edinburgh Award in Australia, participated in the 1962-1963 Heard Island Expedition, and climbed Big Ben, started holiday camps for children at his property Chakola [in Kangaroo Valley] and started Ausventure, all in 1965. He participated in many expeditions to the Himalaya Mountains before he commenced camel trekking in Australia. In 1989, Warwick and Antonia moved to Maleny in Queensland. 2012 saw the passing of Antonia. Soldier, sailor, mountaineer, conservationist and visionary, Warwick Deacock died in 2017. He famously had said: Give it a go or you will never know. Warwick was an outstanding Australian.
ITALIAN INTRODUCTION Max:12 Mems Leader: Richard Montgomery Description: Continue your Italian journey with this friendly, ongoing beginners’ class. We will focus on pronunciation, vocabulary and essential grammar, while strengthening reading comprehension and conversational skills. There will be guided practice in understanding short passages and developing confidence in spoken Italian. For enquiries phone Richard Montgomery on 0411 865 431.
ITALIANO AVANZATO Max: 12 Mems Leader: Laura Sansonetti 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: LAWN BOWLS LEADER: Charlie Francis MAX: SESSIONS: 6 WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY DATES: 29-Jul, 05-Aug, 12-Aug, 19-Aug, 26-Aug, 02-Sep TIME: 1:00 to 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.
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.
MANILDRA TODAY Presenter: Gavin Dostal Description: Manildra Group has been part of the Shoalhaven community for more than 70 years and is one of the region’s largest private employers. Our Shoalhaven Starches site at Bomaderry supports more than 560 direct jobs, as well as many more indirect jobs through local contractors, suppliers, farmers, transport operators and service businesses. Manildra Group partners with thousands of Australian wheat farmers and at Shoalhaven Starches transforms Australian-grown wheat into high-value products including flour, starches, gluten, glucose syrups, ethanol, stockfeed and carbon dioxide. Gavin Dostal – Environment & Sustainability Manager, is responsible for the environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives of the Manildra Group, having worked across various manufacturing and environmental based roles and with Manildra Group for the last 3 years.
COURSE NAME: MEDITATION – SOUND HEALING LEADER: Jan Lewis MAX: SESSIONS: 1, then weekly WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY DATES: 16-Sep TIME: 10:00-11:00am – VENUE: Cambewarra See text ADDRESS: CAMBEWARRA COST: $16
MEDITATION – SOUND HEALING Coordinator: Jan Lewis Description: A very relaxing and uplifting experience. Be transformed by the Crystal Healing Bowls. Your first session is complimentary. If you wish, continue with Jan at $10 per session. Enrol any day of term. Commence on the following Wednesday Space is limited Held in Cambewarra Church Hall, behind Church in Main Rd.
MODERN SCIENCE TOPICS Max; 16 Mems Leader; Iain Townsend Description: We explore topics that are relevant to our daily lives. You don’t need a science background, just a willingness to explore and share your ideas and queries in an open and friendly discussion. Possible topics (not an exhaustive list): the effects of old age sarcopenia and dementia. Recreating extinct species, evolutionary biology, physics and chemistry of water. AI in modern science, dark matter. Don’t see your favourite topics? Suggest them to the group at our first session.
MOSAICS Jervis Bay Maritime Museum Huskisson Leader: Val Starling 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: 06-Aug, 20-Aug, 03-Sep, 17-Sep TIME: 12:00 AM – VENUE: 4/48 Berry St. ADDRESS: NOWRA COST: $24 for Term
MOVIE CLUB Leader: Allan Sherringham Description: This term we are screening three Hollywood movies – George Clooney’s latest outing, a reflection on the costs of stardom; Russell Crowe’s depiction of “the banality of evil” and a Robert Redford-produced piece based on an escapade of Bill Bryson – and an Aussie independent release from John Jarratt. Enjoy! www.u3a-shoalhaven-movie-club.org JAY KELLY 2023 133mins A comedy-drama directed by Noah Baumbach (Marriage Story, Barbie). An exceptional ensemble cast includes George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup. We follow Jay Kelly (Clooney), a famous actor, as he travels through Europe with his team and manager (Sandler), reflecting on his life choices, relationships and legacy. A Hollywood satire, George Clooney riffs on his star persona with disarming vulnerability” (Rotten Tomatoes). [M]: Coarse language. NUREMBERG 2025 148mins A psychological thriller historical drama film written, co-produced, and directed by James Vanderbilt. U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) struggles seeking to investigate the personalities and monitor the mental status of Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) and other high-ranking Nazis in relation to their war-crimes trials. “Crowe shows us why he’s one of the last great movie stars” (rogerebert.com). [M]: Mature scenes, suicide scenes and violence. WHAT ABOUT SAL? 2024 97mins Sal is a 35 year old man with Down Syndrome. He lives a full life with his beloved mother until she is diagnosed with end-stage cancer. Facing an uncertain future Sal decides he must find the father he never knew and his mother has only vague memories of. The terrific cast includes Gerard O’Dwyer as Sal, Kaairin Fairfax as his mum and John Jarratt (producer, writer and director) as his dad. “A feel-good movie that will remain close to your heart forever”. [M]: Coarse A WALK IN THE WOODS 2015 104mins A biographical dramedy based on a book by Bill Bryson. Sixty-something Bill (Robert Redford) is living quietly in New Hampshire until a funeral inspires him to want to hike the entirety of the nearby 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail. His wife (Emma Thompson) only agrees on the condition he not go alone but the only friend Bill can convince to join him, Steve, (Nick Nolte) doesn’t fill her with confidence. Misadventures inevitably ensue… [M]: Coarse language and sexual references.
PHILOSOPHICAL DISCUSSIONS Maximum 14 members 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.
COURSE NAME: PICKLEBALL E O I LEADER: LeAnn Hanson MAX: SESSIONS: 1 WEEKDAY: ANYDAY DATES: SEE TEXT. TIME: SEE TEXT. – VENUE: Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre 90 Cambewarra Rd, Bomaderry. ADDRESS: BOMADERRY COST: Dependent on numbers responding
PICKLEBALL E O I Leader: LeAnn Hanson Description: Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports among older adults because it combines gentle exercise with fun and friendship. The smaller court and slower-moving ball make the game easier to play than traditional racquet sports, while still offering a great workout that helps maintain fitness, balance and coordination. It is an inclusive activity that promotes physical wellbeing, social connection and active aging. U3A proposes to run an Introduction to Pickleball over a four(4) week period in Term 3 depending on sufficient early response. Players would need to purchase their own paddles and balls, which can be purchased from Amazon from around $50 which includes 2 paddles and 4 balls with a carry bag.Please lodge an application at our office or email your interest as soon as possible to: courses.u3ashoalhaven@gmail.com
POMPEI Presenter: Patrick DeGabriele Description: When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79CE, the Roman sea-side town of Pompeii and its near neighbours were buried under tons of volcanic ash. Thousands of people died, but the ash largely preserved the towns and now offers us a unique snapshot of Roman life, frozen in the moment it was buried. In this illustrated talk, we’ll look at temples, theatres, baths and mansions; we’ll meet aristocrats, priests, merchants, butchers, bakers, gladiators, actors and prostitutes.; and of course, we’ll appreciate the wonderful art, sculpture and mosaics of a culture at the height of power and prosperity. Note: the Romans had a very relaxed attitude to sex, and sexual images with great artistic merit feature quite prominently in their art. This talk includes a few of those explicit images
SCRABBLE Max 12 Players Leaders: Margaret Neal 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.
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 9 September so number of visitors can be advised to the crematorium for catering purposes.
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 COMPREHENSION Max: 12 Members Leader: Laura Vignolo Description: Members in the Spanish Beginner and Intermediate classes are encouraged to Improve their Spanish comprehension with these 4 Tuesday supplementary sessions in our holiday break after Term 3. Fee is $16.00
SPANISH INTERMEDIATE Max: 10 Members Leader: Maria Tarquina 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 highly recommended (and free)
TABOO TOPICS Coordinator; Alan Madge Description: This activity explores contemporary and various issues that are often considered controversial or even taboo, in a non-argumentative setting. Such issues could include political, religious, health, relationship and community topics, to name a few. Participants are encouraged to bring their own topics to present and discuss with the group.
COURSE NAME: TAICHI/QIGONG FOR HEALTH LEADER: Lyn Charlewood MAX: SESSIONS: 1, then weekly WEEKDAY: ANYDAY DATES: See text TIME: 11:15 – 12:15 – VENUE: See text ADDRESS: NOWRA COST: $16 to U3A.
TAICHI/QIGONG FOR HEALTH Leader: Lyn Charlewood 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: 07-Aug, 21-Aug TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 – VENUE: Room 5, 48 Berry St Nowra Opp Roxy cinema ADDRESS: 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: 2 WEEKDAY: FRIDAY DATES: 04-Sep, 18-Sep TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 – VENUE: Room 5, 48 Berry St Nowra Opp Roxy cinema ADDRESS: 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..
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: Eric Courtney MAX: 10 SESSIONS: 8 WEEKDAY: TUESDAY DATES: 28-Jul, 04-Aug, 11-Aug, 18-Aug, 25-Aug, 01-Sep, 08-Sep, 15-Sep TIME: 1:00 – 3:00 – VENUE: 4/48 Berry St. ADDRESS: NOWRA COST: $44
TIME TO WRITE Max: 10 Members Coordinator: Eric Courtney 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. Fee is $44 for term.
COURSE NAME: TUESDAY FORUM (ZOOM) LEADER: Various MAX: SESSIONS: 8 WEEKDAY: TUESDAY DATES: 28-Jul, 04-Aug, 11-Aug, 18-Aug, 25-Aug, 01-Sep, 08-Sep, 15-Sep TIME: 12.30- 1:30 – VENUE: Via ZOOM on own device ADDRESS: ZOOM COST: $25
TUESDAY FORUM (ZOOM) Presenters: Various Description: U3A ACT host this very popular one hour (+ question time) 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 2 CONNECT LEADER: Eric Courtney MAX: SESSIONS: 1, then weekly WEEKDAY: SPECIAL OFFER DATES: 11-Aug, 18-Aug, 25-Aug, 01-Sep, 08-Sep, 15-Sep, 22-Sep, 29-Sep, 06-Oct, 13-Oct TIME: 9:30am – VENUE: Community Centre Bomaderry. ADDRESS: BOMADERRY COST: $16.00
WALK 2 CONNECT Leader: Eric Courtney Description: Healthy Cities Australia is also running a Tuesday walking program in Nowra. Walking is one of the most accessible forms of physical activity and plays an important role in healthy ageing, supporting mobility and improving overall wellbeing. Walking in a group is also a great way to socially connect with other people
COURSE NAME: WALKS OF AUSTRALIA LEADER: John Davis MAX: SESSIONS: 1 WEEKDAY: WEDNESDAY DATES: 05-Aug TIME: 1:00 – 3:00 – VENUE: 5/48 Berry St ADDRESS: NOWRA COST: $16
WALKS OF AUSTRALIA Presenter: John Davis Description: John shares the Australian beauty and magnificence as portrayed in the photography of a qualified Zoologist and keen bush walker, Steve Tremont, in a walking expedition of Heard Island in 1983. He also shares the amazing scenery encountered in a walking traverse of Central Australia from Crystal Brook, North of Adelaide, to Wilpenna Pound in 1985.
COURSE NAME: WELLNESS 2 AGE® LEADER: Eric Courtney MAX: SESSIONS: 10 WEEKDAY: SPECIAL OFFER DATES: 11-Aug, 18-Aug, 25-Aug, 01-Sep, 08-Sep, 15-Sep, 22-Sep, 29-Sep, 06-Oct, 13-Oct TIME: 1:30-3:00 – VENUE: Community Centre 19 Birriley St Bomaderry. ADDRESS: BOMADERRY COST: FREE
WELLNESS 2 AGE® Leader: Eric Courtney Description: HEALTHY CITIES AUSTRALIA is excited to be partnering with Charles Sturt University to deliver the Wellness 2 Age® program in Nowra. The Wellness 2 Age® is an evidence-based healthy ageing program for people over 60 years of age and has been developed by Charles Sturt University. This free 10-week program offers engaging group sessions that combine movement, cognitive challenges, meaningful activities, and social connection and aims to help older adults build confidence, maintain independence and improve quality of life. MUST ENROL BY/ON 7AUG.
