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Causeway U3A Spring Activities for Members 2018
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Causeway U3A — Meetings and Activities, Spring 2018
Monthly meetings — All events are held in the Lodge Hotel, Coleraine.
The usual format is an update on U3A activities, any short topical items, followed by a main guest speaker. There is also a book exchange stall, and information desks for membership and U3A+ advice. Refreshments will be available at 10.30, and the meeting will start at 11:00.
Date Event/Title Speaker Affiliation
4th Jan 2018 ‘A Bowl of Soup goes a long way’ Peter Sheridan CEO, Cooperation Ireland
1st Feb 2018 ‘A Shared Heritage’ Brian Mullen BBC Radio Foyle
1st Mar 2018 ‘Studying Stories: Listening to our own stories of life, religion, art and conflict’
Pádraig Ó Tuama Community Leader, Corrymeela
26th Apr 2018 AGM + ‘Life Reflections’ Colin Russell Retired surgeon
3rd May 2018 Coffee morning
7th Jun 2018 Coffee morning
5th Jul 2018 Coffee morning
2nd Aug 2018 Coffee morning
Our full range of activities is described in this
document. See the Activities at a Glance page
(link below for more details.
New activities this term are: Badminton, Bridge
Lessons, Cuppa and Chat, Current Affairs
(Monday), Investment and Play Reading.
We regret that Line Dancing will not be running in Spring 2018 as too few members enrolled for viability
Causeway U3A Spring Activities for Members 2018
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Monday
Activity: page
Tuesday
Activity: page
Wednesday
Activity: page
Thursday
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Friday
Activity: page
Play Reading*: p 9
Tai Chi: p 11
Astronomy*: p 3
Garden and
Environment*: p 7
German: p 7
Photography*: p 9
French: p 6
Activities at a Glance — Spring 2018 (click on activity name to see more detail)
Other Activities Groups marked with an asterisk (*) do not meet every week and are generally arranged so that they don’t clash. Groups with no fixed meeting times are: Cinema Club (p 5); Culture (p 5); Jazz (p 8); Sunday Allsorts (p 11), IT Classes (p 7)
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Causeway U3A Spring Activities for Members 2018
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Art
Where Start date Time Leader
Flowerfield 8th Jan 2018 Monday 10:30—12:30 Jennifer Mitchell T: 028 7034 2460
Agherton 12th Jan 2018 Friday 10:00—noon Anne Tosh T: 028 7082 2593 E: [email protected]
Monday: Explore watercolour, pastel, oils, acrylics, etc, with a qualified tutor with other amateurs. Friday: Painting with watercolours, pastels, oils, acrylics, pen and ink in any style of your choice. The tutor is Louie Windward
Art Appreciation
Where Start date Time Leader
Flowerfield 1st Feb, 2018 Thursday 14:15—15:45 Judith Hegan T: 028 7083 2628 E: [email protected]
Deborah Logan of Flowerfield Arts Centre will give 6 weekly talks on aspects of art history—informative, witty, insightful and potentially linked to current exhibitions.
Astronomy
Where Start date Time Leader Agherton 8th Jan 2018 1st Monday of month (except
January: see column to left) 14:00—16:30
Brian Beesley and Marion Watters T: 028 7084 9478 E: [email protected]
The Astronomy Interest Group takes a general interest in the field of astronomy and associated sciences - with a few field trips thrown in! Open to all with an interest in the subject.
Badminton (new)
Where Start date Time Leader 10th Jan 2018 Wednesday 10:30– noon Keith Browne 028 7082 9864
Friendly doubles badminton in a new facility.
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Ballroom Dancing
Where Start date Time Leader
Bushmills Presbyterian Church Hall
12th Jan 2018 Friday 10:30—11:30 beginners (Refreshments 11:30-noon) Friday noon—13:00 improvers
Ann Hickson T: 028 7086 8709 E: [email protected]
Piret is our instructor and travels from Belfast to teach all Ballroom dances in a fun and relaxed environment. This year there will be two classes - Absolute beginners and Improvers for people who have previously attended classes.
Bridge
Where Start date Time Leader Star of the Sea 10th Jan 2018 Wednesday 14:15—17:00 Eric Martin T: 078 6021 3274
Star of the Sea 5th Jan 2018 Friday 14:00—17:00 Alan Pendlebury T: 028 2073 2919 E: [email protected]
Star of the Sea 2nd May, 2018 Wednesday 14:15—17:00 (Summer bridge session)
Gordon Ward T: 028 7083 4009 E: [email protected]
The duplicate sessions are friendly and relaxed. The Wednesday group takes a refreshment break and the Friday players play right through. Summer bridge runs from May until the end of August for a total of about 18 sessions, which attract about 40 to 50 players. Summer bridge is open to all duplicate bridge players and everyone will be made very welcome!
Bridge Lessons (new) Where Start date Time Leader
Star of the Sea 12th Jan 2018 Friday 10:00 – noon Venie Martin E: [email protected]
A set of 10 lessons for absolute beginners. Places are limited. The fee, which includes a book, will be £40 Calligraphy
Where Start date Time Leader Ballysally Community Centre 5th Jan 2018 Friday 10:00—noon Jennifer Lockhart T: 028 7035 5784
This is a self-help group for those who have done calligraphy before. Members should bring materials for their own projects. We aim to improve skills by sharing experience, materials and giving encouragement. We will have occasional help from an experienced calligrapher.
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Cinema Club
Where Start date Time Leader
Local cinemas Jan 2018 To be arranged Sandra Cannon T: 028 7055 7306 E: [email protected]
Group meets at local cinemas to enjoy films in company of others.
Computer Forum
Where Start date Time Leader
Ballysally Community Centre Jan 2018 1st Wednesday of the month at 14:00 – 16:00
Frances Wilson T: 028 7083 4222 E: [email protected]
A discussion on all aspects of IT with each session taking on a specific topic. There is a waiting list for this activity.
Crafts
Where Start date Time Leader
Ballysally Community Centre 11th Jan 2018 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 14:00–16:00
Sandra Cannon T: 028 7055 7306 E: [email protected]
We work on our own projects but will have some tuition sessions for those who wish to try something new. Whether you are an expert crafter or a complete beginner, you will be very welcome and we will help you if needed. We also enjoy days out, so come along and give it a go?
Culture Club
Where Start date Time Leader
Various Locations Depending on events
To be arranged Jerry Sayers T: 079 0122 9045 E: [email protected]
The culture group organises trips to various cultural events, ranging from theatre to Seamus Heaney Homeplace events. Cuppa and Chat (New)
Where Start date Time Leader
Lodge Hotel Lobby 8th Feb 2018 2nd Thursday of month at 10:30 — noon
Mary Farrell E: [email protected]
An opportunity to relax, meet other members and chat informally. Members will purchase their own refreshments. Offered on a “Drop in” basis. Anyone wishing to be reminded about the session should send their e-mail to the group leader
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Current Affairs (new session on Mondays)
Where Start date Time Leader
Cromore Halt Note new date (4th Thursday)
22nd Jan 2018 4th Thursday of the month
At 14:00—16:30
Jerry Sayers T: 079 0122 9045 E: [email protected]
Cromore Halt 18th Jan 2018 3rd Thursday of the month at 14:00 – 16:30
Norman Hamill T: 028 7035 4048 E: [email protected]
We have lively discussions on a range of topical issues of Irish, British and international interest. Meetings usually last around 2 1/2 hours with a break for coffee or tea.
Flower Arranging Where Start date Time Leader
Sandel Centre 11th Jan 2018 Thursday 19:00—21:00 Winifred Gribbon T: 078 5769 3049 E: [email protected]
A warm welcome awaits you as our motto is fun and friendship through flowers. The tutor is James Burnside, a national demonstrator, teacher and judge. The class caters for both the novice and experienced flower arranger.
French Conversation Where Start date Time Leader
Star of the Sea 16th Jan 2018 Tuesday: Group 1: 14:00 - 15:30 Group 2: 15:30 – 17:00
Anne Jack T: 028 7035 1138 E: [email protected]
Two conversation groups meet for a self-help activity, using a variety of resources – tapes, discussions, magazines, games.
Fun with Drums Where Start date Time Leader
Star of the Sea 11th Jan 2018 Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 David Johnston T: 078 4664 0436 E: [email protected]
Our 8 week ‘Fun With Drums’ club will provide you with an opportunity to explore the world of rhythm and music together in a fun, interactive, and creative way. We will use drums (djembes), shakers, bodypercussion, and boomwhackers (pitched musical tubes) to learn beats and rhythms, and explore music together, all whilst enhancing our overall musicality, learning new skills, and having lots of fun on the way!
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Garden and Environment
Where Start date Time Leader
Agherton 15th Jan 2018 3rd Monday of the month in winter at 14:00 - 16:00
Clare Carter T: 028 7035 8350 E: [email protected]
The winter programme runs from September until March, with topics suggested by members; usually talks, DVDs and input from members about gardens they have visited. In the summer we visit open gardens and other places of interest, sharing cars for transport. Plant swops are a feature of every meeting.
German (New)
Where Start date Time Leader
Star of the Sea 8th Jan 2018 Monday 14:00 – 16:00 Desmond Johnston T: 078 0215 5695
German conversation with an emphasis on developing ability to communicate in a range of everyday situations.
Golf Lessons
Where Start date Time Leader
Portstewart Golf Club W/C 9th Apr 2018
Details in early 2018 Wilfred Ridge T: 028 7083 2256 E: [email protected]
In April and May each year, golf lessons for beginners and those who wish to improve are arranged at Portstewart Golf Club. Tuition is provided in 6 x 1 hour session and in groups of 10 or fewer by the club professional, Neil Graham. No previous experience is required for beginners lessons. Details of 2018 lessons will be issued to all Causeway U3A members in early 2018.
Golf Society
Where Start date Time Leader
1st meeting Riverside 12th April 2018 To be arranged Wilfred Ridge T: 028 7083 2256 E: [email protected]
The Golf Society, which has about 70 members, provides an opportunity for social golf and each year outings are arranged to seven different courses between April and October. Stableford competitions are organised at each venue for ladies and gents, but the emphasis is very much on enjoyment and most of us remain for a bar meal after our round. New members will be made very welcome.
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Information Technology Classes
Where Start date Time Leader
tba No fixed date To be arranged Frances Wilson T: 028 7083 4222 E: [email protected]
Various IT classes can be organised to suit members’ requirements. These include iPad, photo editing and Facebook, although other topics can be requested via the Group Leader. Duration and cost depend on numbers and topic.
Investment (New)
Where Start date Time Leader
Ballysally 24th Jan 2018 4th Wednesday of month 10:00—11:30
Derick Woods T: 077 1992 4073 E: [email protected]
Graham Kane E: T: 028 7086 8610
Learn about or share your knowledge of the Stock Market. Compete for fun with virtual money
Jazz Where Start date Time Leader
Various As required Depending on events
There is no set programme but we visit jazz events and organise talks about jazz.
Ladies’ Choir
Where Start date Time Leader
Agherton 16th Jan 2018 Tuesday 14.00 – 15.30 Helen McKeown T: 028 2076 2373 E: [email protected]
Under the musical direction of Gwen Appleby and accompanist Amanda Doak, we practice a wide range of music in 2 or 3 parts for ladies’ voices, participating in charitable events and singing in care homes.
Line Dancing
Where Start date Time Leader
Please note that Line Dancing will not take place in Spring 2018 as there are insufficient participants to make it viable.
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Nordic Walking
Where Start date Time Leaders Various All year round E:
Objects and Stories
Where Start date Time Leaders Waterstones Book Shop, Coleraine
16th Jan 2018 Venie Martin E: [email protected] Tom Adair E: [email protected]
Continuing from Term 1. New members welcome. We take turns to bring objects from our homes and share their stories. We publish these on our blog objectsandstoriesblog.wordpress.com. There is no fee.
Photography
Where Start date Time Leader Agherton 8th Jan 2018 2nd Mon of the month
at 14:00 – 16:00 Loretto Blackwood T: 028 7083 2084 E: [email protected]
Interested in taking still photographs? If so, join the group. All levels of expertise, experience and knowledge welcomed. We organise competitions and some outings throughout the year.
Pilates
Where Start date Time Leader
All sessions at Star of the Sea
8th Jan 2018 Monday at 10:00 — 11:00 All sessions: Sheila Canavan T: 028 2073 1157 E: [email protected]
8th Jan 2018 Monday at 11.00 — noon
11th Jan 2018 Thursday at 15:00 — 16:00
11th Jan 2018 Thursday at 16:00 — 17:00
Core exercises to strengthen and improve flexibility. The tutor is Paul Connolly.
Play Reading (New)
Where Start date Time Leader Girvan Room, Portrush Town Hall
23rd January 3rd Tuesday of month (except January: see column to left) at 10:30 — 12:30
Yvonne Hamilton E: [email protected]
This new group will start with four monthly play readings plus two facilitated workshops in May and June at the Riverside Theatre.
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Poetry Reading
Where Start date Time Leader Mayor’s Parlour, Town Hall,
Coleraine
6th Feb 2018 1st Tuesday of month at
10:30—12:30
Venie Martin E: [email protected] Christine Turner E: [email protected]
Continuing from Term 1. We read poems we enjoy and discuss what they mean to us. £1 per meeting.
Rambling Where Start date Time Leader
Various 11th Jan 2018 Thursday at 10:00 – noon Alan Sharp T: 079 6806 0842 E: [email protected]
This is a very sociable rambling group. Most walks are around 4 miles, usually on roads or forest paths and include a stop for tea/coffee and scones. Waterproof clothing and boots or strong shoes are recommended
Reading
Where Start date Time Leader
Private house 8th Jan 2018 Monday at 19:30—21:30 Liz Hanlon T: 028 7083 5038 E: [email protected]
Agherton 25th Jan 2018 Thursday at 19:30—21:00 Pam Compton T: 028 7083 3687 E: [email protected]
On Mondays, books are chosen by each member as suggested by Portstewart library. This gives a varied selection of topics and authors. (There’s a waiting list for membership of the Monday group). On Thursdays, we read a wide variety of modern English literature
Short Mat Bowling
Where Start date Time Leader Bushmills Presbyterian Church Hall
4th Jan 2018 Thursday at 14:00—15:30 Joe Austin T: 028 7035 2158 E: [email protected]
. Spanish
Where Start date Time Leader Star of the Sea 15th Jan 2018 Monday at 10:00—11:00
Monday at 11:15—12:15 Maggie McReynolds T: 079 6824 9754
The emphasis is on spoken Spanish.
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Sunday Allsorts
Where Start date Time
Various About four times each year
To be arranged Kate Dodd T: 028 7084 8037 E: [email protected]
A social gathering in pleasant surroundings with good food and good company. This group will meet about four times during the year in different venues to enjoy Sunday lunch together.
Swimming
Where Start date Time
Coleraine Leisure Centre 8th Jan 2018 Monday at 14:30—15:30 Mary Bailey T: 028 2073 2715 E: [email protected]
No tutor involved. Just show membership card at reception and pay accordingly. Very friendly and pleasant number of swimmers so please join us on a Monday, you’ll be made very welcome.
Table Tennis
Where Start date Time
Bushmills Presbyterian Church Hall
9th Jan 2018 Tuesday at 13:30—16:30 Ken Canavan T: 028 2073 1157 E: [email protected]
Come along, enjoy, whether a complete novice or having played before. The current participants are really so enthusiastic and there is always time to draw breath with a cup of tea. So go “Batty” in Bushmills on a Tuesday afternoon
Tai Chi
Where Start date Time Leader
Agherton 16th Jan 2018 Tuesday at 10:00 to 11.15 (experienced)
Both sessions Henrietta Meeke T: 077 3808 4361 E: [email protected] Agherton 16th Jan 2018 Tuesday at 11:15 to 12:30
(other)
Tai Chi is about slow, rhythmic movements designed to help improve health, balance and impart a feeling of well-being. Beginners’ and improvers’ classes are run.
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Trivia Table Quiz
Where Start date Time Leader
Fairley’s Bar, Coleraine 22nd Jan 2018 4th Monday of the month Monday 14:00—16:00
Venie Martin E: [email protected] Mary Farrell E: [email protected]
General knowledge quiz for teams. Fun and sociable. Cover charge £1 per quiz. Cash prizes.
Whist
Where Start date Time Leader
Star of the Sea 2nd Jan 2018 Tuesday at 14:15 – 16:30 Grace Foster T: 028 7083 3559 E: [email protected]
We are a friendly relaxed group who enjoy playing this simple game. No experience of card games is required, beginners have no difficulty in learning to play. We have a break for tea or coffee and a good chat. We have large cards and racks for those who might have difficulty
Wine Appreciation
Where Start date Time Leader
Agherton 4th Jan 2018 1st Thursday of month at 14:15—16:15
Brian McDowell T: 028 7083 3465 E: [email protected]
Tutored tasting of 7 or 8 wines each session. Normally 4 of the wines are purchased by participants. A very popular group! (There’s a waiting list for membership)
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Yoga
Where Start date Time Leader
Arcadia 9th Jan 2018 Tuesday at 18:00—19:30 All sessions: Mura Sayers T: 028 7084 9515 E: [email protected]
Arcadia 10th Jan 2018 Wednesday at 09:45—11:00
Arcadia 10th Jan 2018 Wednesday at 18:00—19:15
Arcadia 10th Jan 2018 Wednesday at 19:30—20:45
Arcadia 11th Jan 2018 Thursday at 9:30–11:00
Arcadia 11th Jan 2018 Thursday at 11:30–12:45 Yoga is a form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing. You are never too old for yoga!
Zumba
Where Start date Time Leader
Arcadia 16th Jan 2018 Tuesday at 10:30 – 11:30 Both sessions Mura Sayers T: 028 7084 9515 E: [email protected] Portstewart Town Hall 18th Jan 2018 Thursday at 10:30—11:30
Zumba is a Latin American inspired dance fitness programme.
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Main Venues for Activities
Agherton Parish Centre, 19 Church Street, Portstewart, BT55 7AH
Arcadia, East Strand, Portrush, BT56 8AB
Ballysally Youth and Community Centre, Ballysally Road, Coleraine, BT52 2QA
Bushmills Presbyterian Hall, Upper Main Street, Bushmills, BT57 8QE
Coleraine Leisure Centre, 23 Railway Road, Coleraine, BT52 1PE
Cromore Halt Inn, 58 Station Road, Portstewart, BT55 7PU
Fairley’s Bar, 62-64 Railway Rd, Coleraine, BT52 1PF
Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, BT55 7HU
Lodge Hotel, Lodge Road Roundabout, Coleraine, BT52 1NF
Mayor’s Parlour, Town Hall, Coleraine, BT52 1DE
Portstewart Golf Club, 17 Strand Road, Portstewart, BT55 7PG
Star of the Sea Parish Centre, Coleraine Road, Portstewart, BT55 7EA. (Behind Spar mini market)
The Sandel Centre, 6 Knocklynn Road, Coleraine, BT52 1WT
Ulster University Sport Centre, Cromore Road, Coleraine BT52 1SA
Waterstones, 10 Church Street, Coleraine, BT52 1AP
The committee welcomes suggestions for new venues. If you know of a possible new venue, or if you are setting up a
new group, please contact Clare Carter (E: [email protected]) to discuss.
