Issue 268: June 2017 Published January, March, June, September and November

U3A Melbourne City Inc. Level 4, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000 ABN 84932435817Tel: (03) 9639 5209 eMail: citymelb@u3a.org.au www.u3amelbcity.org.au

IN THIS ISSUE: P2: President's Notes P2: Visit to Tapestry Workshop P3: Tutor Social Drinks P3: ChoirP3: Let’s Do Groups P5: Thursday forums P6: Neuroscience research @ Florey P7: Newsletter production schedule P7: Sneek Preview – Term 4 courses P8: Course Information

NEW SHOOTS 2017 …. You are invitedFollowing the success of our photo exhibitions over the last three years, thePhotography Group is continuing the momentum that a yearly challenge offers and isstaging an annual exhibition where all U3A Melbourne City photographers can showtheir best work.

You are invited to take part and submit your best photographs for thisYou are invited to take part and submit your best photographs for thisexhibition. exhibition.

Students from the digital photography courses are already planningStudents from the digital photography courses are already planningfor this event.for this event.

Is there a theme?No, you can submit photographs on any topic you choose, as long as you have not submitted them for any of our previous three exhibitions.

How much will it cost?A hanging fee of $5 per photograph.Please note: This year photographs will be showcased as mounted prints without framing. This will suit the Gallery space, emphasise the beauty created by the photographers’ skill and artistry, and reduce the cost to exhibitors.

When will the exhibition be held?Tuesday 17 October to Sunday 5 November 10.00am to 6.00pm

Entry to the exhibition is free.Where will the exhibition be held?

Collins Place Gallery, Shop 19, 45 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000 (accessible venue)

What do I need to do right now?Let us know by email (preferably) or by phone as soon as possible, but by no later than Friday 28 July, if you are interested in exhibiting your photographs.Once we hear from you, we will send you a registration form and a copy of the full exhibition rules. These will include details about the photo submission and selection process, photo presentation (including size and mounting), delivery and pickup arrangements, and other aspects.

How to contact the project teameMail: u3aphotoex@gmail.com Tel: 0421 911 098Send your expression of interest to u3aphotoex@gmail.com as soon as possible.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARYDate Event Date Event

1-16 July State school holidays 7 Sept LDMusic - “Raisins & Almonds”

5 July LDTheatre - “Macbeth” 14 Sept Forum - “Time To Rethink Middle Age”

18 July LDMusic - “Nights at the Opera” 26 Sept LDMusic - “Quartet on Collins #3”

4 August LDMusic - “It is JAZZ!” 30 Sept LDTheatre - “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland”

10 August Forum - “From Ancient Script to Contemporary Art” 4 October LDTheatre - “The Bodyguard Musical”

11 August LDGalleries - “Tour of MCG & National Sports Museum” 12 October Forum - “Substance Use (and Abuse) in Australia”

16 August LDTheatre - “Aladdin” 21 November LDMusic - “Monteverdi: The Grand Madrigals”

29 August LDMusic - “ANAM Prizewinners”

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PRESIDENT’S NOTES Business as Usual!

We are almost half way through our U3A year, with all aspects of our program and administration running smoothly, due to the fine commitment and work of all our volunteers. The Management Committee is now approaching the period of forward

planning of our budget, accommodation, and resources for the future. So much happens behind the regular scenes of classes and social events, in order that our organisation thrives.We now have over 1500 members. We have accommodation in 11 venues across the inner city, and enjoy very positive working relationships with all staff and management. New tutors continue to offer courses and our classes are, for the most part, very well subscribed and reviewed. Excellent speakers at our Forums provide a further interesting dimension to the overall program. Our members continue to endorse the social program enthusiastically. The Tutors’ Social and first Sundowner evening were happy and successful occasions; it is Full House for the forthcoming Winter Lunch. Preparations are

in place for the annual Photography Exhibition, and for our representation at the Victorian Seniors’ Festival in October.

Business as Usual: U3A Melbourne City is in fullswing.

Are there challenges? Yes, and that is what makes the work of Committee so interesting. Central challenges remain:

• Balancing a membership fee structure in the face of rapidly rising accommodation costs.

• Creatively responding to high demand for classes, so that waiting lists are kept to a minimum.

• Responding to increasingly complex technological environment for teaching and administrative processes.

• Ensuring our public profile.I would like to note that all this can be achieved well in an environment such as ours, where volunteers are so committed to the central ethos, where there is evident responsiveness and support for each other, and where thereis great enthusiasm for the community of U3A.The main foundation is the good relationships we build witheach other: absolute gold.

U3A Melbourne City: definitely achievingBusiness as Usual!

LET’S DO GALLERIES & MUSEUMS …. Visit to the Australian Tapestry WorkshopOn a crisp autumn morning 25 members of Let’s Do Galleries and Museums enjoyed an informative visit to the Australian Tapestry Workshop (ATW) and a talk about this less known workshop in South Melbourne.The ATW is regarded as an international centre of excellence for innovative, contemporary, handwoven tapestries, created in collaboration with leading artists, architects and designers. It has just celebrated its 40th birthday and is the only workshop ofits kind in Australia and one of a few in the world. It has produced more than 500 contemporary hand woven tapestries using Australian wool which is dyed on-site.

We learnt that they have just taken on a commission of a very large tapestry for the Sir John Monash Centre at Villers-Bretonneux to be unveiled for Anzac Day in 2018. We were lucky to see the pre production stages of this.

Sharon Carter LDGM Co-ordinator

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TUTOR SOCIAL DRINKSOn a cool Tuesday afternoon on 9th May 2017 the Course Coordination Team held their annual Tutor Social Drinks where they catered with home-made delicacies and wine to complement sponsored by Tahbilk Wines. The event is designed to thank our 2017 Tutors for their dedication and passion to produce an amazing variety of courses that whet our appetite and stimulate our minds. They ate, drank, laughed, talked and talked some more which developed into a very enjoyable evening. It was a smaller crowd than anticipatedbut that did not dim their enthusiasm to have a good time. The home-made delicacies were plated like MasterChef, heated and served with help from none other than the ladies of our Committee. What a great community effort, where everyone helps and supports each other.

The sensational Door Prizes were won by Dee Moore, Peter Salmon, Fortunato Forte and Frances Devlin-Glass.

Thank you to the Tutors who attended and those ladies who made and served those never ending

plates of food, the boys on the drinks, and I’m not sure who was having more fun! CHORAL REMEMBRANCE OF OUR CONVICT PAST

Members and friends gathered at the historical Welsh Church Hall to be treated to a delightful array of simple songs at the recent U3A choir concert, conducted by Margaret Shilton. As usual Margaret had done her research and the history lesson and choice of songs were just right for the occasion. We started with a Botany Bay singalong, followed by songs of distance, lost love, betrayal, hardship and daring rescues, finishing off with some Gilbert and Sullivan favourites. A love of singing and engagement with these simple songs showed in the faces of the choir members and the enthusiasm of accompanist Julie Melbourne. Complementing the lyrics, succinct explanatory notes for each song were provided.The appreciative audience was invited to join in on a couple of well-known refrains.

To cap off a polished event, the audience joined with choristers over refreshments.Julie will conduct the remaining concerts for the year and we can look forward to continuing enjoyment of a long tradition of great choir performances.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR A “LET'S DO” GROUPHOW TO REGISTER FOR A “LET'S DO” GROUPEITHEREITHER online through MyU3A. OROR contact the office ☎(03)9639 5209 ✉ citymelb@u3a.org.au

MOVIES: Convener Mimi Millar. Let’s Do Movies is a social group for people who enjoy quality movies and great conversation. You attend only when it suits, but PLEASE wait until you receive the WEEKLY BULLETIN before coming along for the first time, as the arrangements vary each week. LDMs is on every Tuesday at the Como Cinema, South Yarra. Once you have registered for LDMS, Mimi will contact you by email or phone.

WALKS: Convener Margaret Wyatt. Meets Tuesdays outside "Taxi/Transport " restaurant, Fed. Square @ 10:00am.

We walk for approximately 1 hour to inner urban destinations. Then we enjoy wonderful coffee and spirited exchange of ideas and thoughts. After this fun we then walk back to the city. Our walks cover the most varied and interesting paths and every week is an adventure. We have from 12 to 15 participants each week. A medium level of fitness is required and good walking shoes are most important along with hats for sun protection.

CYCLING: Conveners Jan Norman & Steve Milton. This group gets together on Thursday mornings.

The Group is run by two experienced and fit cyclists. A medium level of fitness is required. Rides last about 2 hours; are a 25 km (approx.) round trip; and are mainly flat with one or two hill climbs to get the heart pumping.

GALLERIES: Conveners Sharon Carter & Margaret Wyatt. Register for Let's do Galleries to enjoy Melbourne's heritage museums and contemporary art galleries. By registering you will receive monthly email updates of our forthcoming program.

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Friday 11 August, 11:00am

Tour of MCG Stadium & National Sports Museum

Meet at MCG Gate 3

We will have a guided tour of the stadium then a guided tour of the Sports Museum. The Sports Museum is a commentary on Australia's social change through sport and is well worth a visit.

It is not just for sports fans.Book&Pay by Tuesday 1 August (through the office).Cost: $28

LUNCH: Convener Rosemary Ryall.

Each month Rosemary finds an interesting, affordable & easily accessible cafe / restaurant for a group of about 20.

MUSIC: Convener Peter Caldwell. This group of music-lovers meets regularly for coffee or a drink before attending a concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre and other venues.

Friday 4 August, 7:00pm

Olivia Chindamo Sextet - First Ladies of Song.

It is JAZZ!

The Salon, MRC

Join Australia's very own darling ofd song, jazz vocalist Olivia Chindamo and her all star band as they pay homage to jazz's First Ladies of Song.

Book&Pay by Friday 7 July (through the office).Cost: $30/$25 concession

Tuesday 29 August, 6:00pm

ANAM Prizewinners

The Salon, MRC

Meet: 5:00pm @ Blondie Bar

This concert showcases performances by the winner of the St Silas ANAM Achievement Award, Alexander Arai-Swale on double bass and winner of the 2016 ANAM Directors Prize, oboist Stephanie Dixon who was the ANAM musician deemed by ANAM’s Artistic Director and Faculty to be the most outstanding musician of the year.Georg Philipp Telemann - Fantasie No.9 in E for oboeFrancis Poulenc - Sonata for oboe & pianoAmilcare Poncielli - Capriccio for Oboe and Piano, Op.80Frédéric Chopin - Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.65

Book&Pay by Friday 4 August (through the office).Cost: $39/$29 concession

Tuesday 7 Sept., 6:00pm

Stiletto Sisters

Raisins & Almonds

The Salon, MRC

Meet: 5:00pm @ Blondie Bar

The Stiletto Sisters explore the rich and darkly humorous world of Yiddish song and the mysterious poetry of medieval Sephardic music as well as instrumental works that have taken Jewish music as their inspiration. Stiletto Sisters have been wooing audiences in their home town of Melbourne for the past15 years with their seductive blend of Hungarian gypsy, tango and love songs from around the world. They perform with extraordinary emotional range from extreme delicacy to blazing intensity and more than a touch of humour.Book&Pay by Friday 11 August (through the office).Cost: $39/$29 concession

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Tuesday 26 Sept., 1:00pm

Flinders Quartet

Quartet on Collins #3

Collins Street Baptist Church

Meet for coffee afterwards

Grab an hour of sublime music and celebrate Melbourne’s cultural assets, with Flinders Quartet performing in the stunningCollins Street Baptist Church.The 2017 season includes works by Mozart, Guastavino (arranged by Iain Grandage), Calvin Bowman, and Schubert’s epic G and Death and the Maiden string quartets.Violins Shane Chen & Nicholas WatersViola Helen IrelandCello Zoe Knighton

Book&Pay by Friday 8 September (through the office).Cost: $28

Tuesday 21 November, 6:00pm

Ludovico’s Band

Monteverdi:The Grand Madrigals

The Salon, MRC

Meet: 5:00pm @ Blondie Bar

This year Ludovico’s Band dedicates their Recital Centre series to composer Claudio Monteverdi, marking the 450th anniversary of his birth. The Band celebrates a wealth of astonishing works by a composer at the cutting edge of the NewMusic of his time, who composed masterpieces in both the Renaissance and Baroque styles. In this concert Ludovico’s Band collaborates with The Consort of Melbourne to present two extended madrigals. The only surviving excerpt from his opera L’Arianna, the heart-wrenching ‘Lament’ contains some of Monteverdi’s most vivid writing. And in a final tribute to this great Italian master the two ensembles present a rare performance of Il ballo delle ingrate (The Ballet of the UngratefulLadies), written for a wedding celebration in Mantua in 1608.

Book&Pay by Friday 10 November (through the office).Cost: $39/$29 concession

THEATRE: Convenor Anne Cobham.A group of theatre lovers who meet from time to time to attend shows. By registering you will receive monthly email updatesof our forthcoming program.

Wednesday 4 October 1:00 pm

The Bodyguard Musical

Regent Theatre

Based on the movie, The Bodyguard, this musical is the story about a former secret service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, who is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. The show features many hits including Run to You, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and I Will Always Love You.Book&Pay by 31 July (through the office).Cost: $79.90

HOW TO BOOK HOW TO BOOK (bookings are essential)EITHEREITHER online through MyU3A. OROR contact the office ☎(03)9639 5209 ✉ citymelb@u3a.org.au

All Forums start at 1:30 pm sharp. $3 charge includes afternoon tea. Friends, family and the public are welcome.

Thursday August 10th Sally Diserio “From Ancient Script to Contemporary Art”Sally Diserio from the Calligraphy Society of Victoria will take us into the world of 'beautiful writing'.

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Thursday September 14th

Don and Patricia Edgar “Time To Rethink Middle Age”Don and Patricia Edgar will discuss their new book “Peak: Reinventing Middle Age”.

Thursday October 12th

Paul Morgan “Substance Use (and Abuse) in Australia - Contemporary Trends”Paul Morgan from the Penington Institute will explain the latest approaches to treating substanceuse as a health rather than a criminal issue.

THE FINAL FRONTIER ... Neuroscience Research at The FloreyThis series of four lectures provides an introduction to the world of neuroscience research at The Florey

Time 11:00am – 12:15pmDates Tuesday, 8th August; 22nd August, 12th September and 14th November.Where Ian Potter Auditorium, Melbourne Brain Centre, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville.

Public TransportTram 19, stop 11 (opposite Royal Melbourne Hospital) right outside the Melbourne Brain Centre. Look for the Dr Dax cafe sign, enter foyer on the left and you are there.

CarParking, including many disabled spaces, is available under the building with lift access to the foyer/auditorium.

Cost Free

BOOKINGSESSENTIAL

Note that the U3A office is NOT taking bookings for these lectures and you must book your place online via the Florey's Eventbrite booking website: https://tinyurl.com/jqw2bvuWe recommend that you book promptly because seats are limited.

Addiction and the Obesity Epidemic - Tuesday, 8th AugustDr. Robyn BrownWhat does the latest addiction research tell us about the increasing obesity epidemic? Could fat and sugar be as addictive as cocaine?https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/florey-2017-daytime-lectures-addiction-and-the-obesity-epidemic-tickets-31306796471

Imaging the Pathways of the Brain - Tuesday, 22nd AugustProf Graeme Jackson.In this lecture, Prof Graeme Jackson will talk about contemporary imaging techniques, especially imaging the pathways in the living brain - from opera singers and musicians to epileptic teenagers.https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/florey-2017-daytime-lectures-imaging-the-pathways-of-the-brain-tickets-31309619916?aff=erellivmlt

The Healthy Brain project - Tuesday, 12th SeptemberDr Yen Ying LimHave you ever wondered about medical research studies or even wished to be part of one? Come along to hear about the Healthy Brain Project, a community-based initiative to understand optimal health and aging. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/florey-2017-daytime-lectures-the-healthy-brain-project-tickets-31309787417

Genetics and our Future Health - Tuesday, 14th NovemberAssociate Prof Justin RubioGenetics - what impact do genes have on our future brain health and how do we measure their effects?https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/florey-2017-daytime-lectures-genetics-and-our-future-health-tickets-31310122419?aff=erellivmlt

Evenings at The Florey You may also be interested in the evening lecture series, 6.30pm, which includes:June 25 - Implantable Brain DevicesJuly 12 - Autism ResearchJuly 26 - Depression and Bipolar DisorderAugust 16 - Stroke Rehabilitation

September 6 - AddictionOctober 18 - Frontiers of PsychologyNovember 1 - Nutraceuticals and Goji Berries

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NEWSLETTER PRODUCTION SCHEDULE 2017Issue No. Month Issue period Copy deadline Draft finalised Photocopied Mailout team Sent outIssue 269, Spring Oct - Nov Wed 23 Aug Wed 6 Sep Mon 11 Sep Tues 12 Sep Wed 13 Sep

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TERM 3 TUESDAY MORNINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAMEA new short course “Putting on the Style” commencing July 4th, will ask the question “What is Style?”

• How do I acquire it?• Do my hair and makeup look dated?

• What basic clothes do I need in retirement?• Should I cull my wardrobe?

Interested? These questions and more will be answered by your hosts Debra Moore and Shirley Mason.The course is for six (6) sessions only (3 sessions at the Multi-Cultural Hub and 3 external excursions).

• Masterclass in hairstyling , with the emphasis on agesuitability.

• Makeup class which will help participants update

their makeup and skin care.• A Retail experience with lots of opportunities to try

without the pressure of buying.All excursions will include the opportunity to purchase merchandise at a discount.

Join Debra and Shirley for a fun and exciting new class? There are only 12 places. Enrolments open soon. For more information check out the Tutor Profiles on U3A website. http://www.u3amelbcity.org.au/Shirley_Mason http://www.u3amelbcity.org.au/Debra_Moore

SNEAK PEEK TERM 4 SHORT COURSESTerm 3 courses are now out and I am sure you are getting ready to explore our great variety of new tutors and their offerings. While you are pondering that, I thought it might be a time also to let you know what is coming up in Term 4. Sometimes it’sgood to know what is coming up and what you may have missed in Terms 4 (2016) and 2017 Terms 1 & 2 that are being repeated and those wonderful ‘family favourites’ that you just cannot get enough of. Get your calendars out, as it is time to set a reminder for when the Course Program is published in mid-September. Some that you may have missed are: Alison Brown, Body Works. Ian Marchment, Motivation to Refocus Your Life. Elfie Schmidt, Middle Eastern Belly Dancing. Dale Williamson, World War I: Mud of Flanders; the Chalk of the Somme. Amália Grimaldi, Working with Lines-A graphic expression of inner thoughts…… and the family favourites: Frances Devlin-Glass, another one-day intensive Finnegans Wake Intensive (2). John Besley, Positive Psychology. Sue Burney, Health & Wellbeing: The Holy Grail.

Donald Kingsmill, American Classical Music in the past 150 years. Don Just, Criminal Law 2017. Ian Mackay, Thinking of an iPad and Using an iPad. Ken Harvey, 3 Session Complementary Medicine: Exploring the Issues. Alfred Poulos, Making Better Food Choices

…..and new courses, Chris Dargan, Myths and Legends to continue with his new short course theme Jenny Tan, Asian Style Street Food using Short Cuts.

As always, whilst we strive to give you the correct information at the time of publication, it is subject to change.

Elizabeth Way, Course Coordinator

Newsletter team: Graham Oliver (editing and layout); Ian Mackay (backup editor); Bill Devine, (proofreading); Helena Ling (course lists, distribution, website posting); Hugh Oates, Mike Shackleton (photocopying); Fran Sciarretta (mailing); Margaret Rees and others (mail-out).

Copy deadline for the October issue is Wednesday 23rd August 2017. Please email items to editor@u3amelbcity.org.au

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SHORT COURSES STARTING IN TERM 3, 2017

Course Content Disclaimer: All material presented in classes is at the discretion of the tutor/group leader and does not necessarily reflect the views of U3A Melbourne City. Members are solely responsible for the choices they make. Course summaries indicate the content to be covered; members should seek clarification from the tutor if required.

ENROLMENTS OPEN ON TUESDAY, 20TH JUNE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS – NO CLASSES – Monday, 12th June - Queen’s Birthday

MONDAY, 10.00-11.30 24

th July – 28

th August

Australian Conservation Foundation, Green Building Meeting Room, 1/60 Leicester Street, Carlton 6 sessions, 25 places

Let’s Talk about the Environment/ Group Leader: Dr Angela Munro New The environment is a huge topic which will be approached as a general overview of some of

its main facets. There will be an expert presenter for each of the six sessions which are thus

independent but complementary. The Australian Conservation Foundation is providing the

venue in its Carlton Green Building, under its community engagement programme, and the

innovative environmental design of the building is the subject of the first session. The other

five sessions will cover topics such as energy, water, urban planning and transport,

community activism. Each session will involve the presentation followed by a lively Q & A

and discussion, chaired by the group leader, in the style of a seminar. The course is intended

to be a stimulating and practical approach to important but often highly technical analysis of

the environment in Australia.

Prerequisites: It requires no prior study, simply an interest by participants in the subject.

Course Materials: Pen and notebook; there may be nominal charge for photocopying.

MONDAY, 10.00-11.30 17

th July – 21

st August

MULTICULTURAL HUB Green Room 6 sessions, 25 places

Acceptance & Mindfulness Workshop/ Group Leader: Uma Thakar New Would you like to learn how to handle painful thoughts more effectively? Are you enjoying

life and living it based on your values? Are you interested in exploring how acceptance and

mindfulness can lead to a life of joy and fulfilment? Drawing on modern psychology and

ancient traditions, this interactive course is both fun and insightful.

Course Materials: An exercise book and pen.

MONDAY, 10.30 – 12.30 17

th July – 18

th Sept

WELSH CHURCH HALL 10 sessions, 30 places

Scottish Country Dancing/ Tutors: Heather Ross & Helen Pettet New This is not highland dancing but social dancing - reels, jigs and strathspeys - in sets of eight.

No partner is needed. Scottish Country Dancing is an elegant and social form of dance. It is

easy to get started even if you haven't danced before, although a sense of rhythm is an

advantage. Steps and basic formations will be taught. You will be introduced to a series of

lively, beginner-friendly dances.

Prerequisites: No prior knowledge. An average level of fitness and ability to walk at a fast

pace for short periods, and to follow verbal instruction.

Course Materials: Soft-soled flexible shoes. Comfortable clothing to allow free movement.

MONDAY, 10.30 – 12.00 24

th July – 11

th September

KATHLEEN SYME CENTRE, Multipurpose Room 1 8 sessions, 18 places

Australia has a Black History Part 1/ Group Leader: Kay Pitts Repeat Australia is the home of the oldest living culture in the world. The course will look at stories

from Lake Mungo and other aspects of history and culture of Aborigines around various

parts of Australia. Kay will show relevant DVDs on these subjects and lead discussion in class.

Participants will gain an insight and understanding of the black living history of Australia.

MONDAY, 12.00-2.00 17

th July – 18

h September

MULTICULURAL HUB Green Room 10 sessions, 30 places

Chinese Revolution Part 2/ Tutor: David Hone New From Boxer Rebellion to Post Mao China through DVDs and PowerPoint presentations on

modern China.

Note: Last session 18 Sept Red Room

TUESDAY, 10.30 – 12.30 18

th July – 5

th September

WELSH CHURCH HALL 8 sessions, 22 places

Circle Dancing/ Group Leader: Judi Appleby Repeat Circle dancing is available to all regardless of prior dance knowledge. A gentle workout for

the body and soul, holding hands and dancing together, can build grey matter and help

coordination. Drawing from traditional and more contemporary choreographies, circle

dance has the feeling of 'community' at its heart. Joyful melodies accompany the dances

and all the steps are thoroughly taught and reprised. This dance form is not about 'getting it

right' but more about pleasure and enjoyment. A circle dance saying: 'there are no mistakes

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in circle dance, only variations!'

Enrolment Cut-off: No enrolments after 25th

July.

TUESDAY 10.30 – 12.00 4

th July – 8

th August

MULTICULTURAL HUB, White Room 6 sessions, 12 places

Putting on the Style/ Group Leaders: Shirley Mason & Debra Moore New Looking to have a bit of fun and renew your personal image and style, after retirement? This

course will briefly touch on style icons, past and present and look at differences between

style and fashion. We will investigate body shapes, garment choices, modernising your

makeup and refreshing your hairstyle. There will be three retail excursions on 18th

and 25th

July and 1st

August. (Times may vary for excursions).

Course Materials: Notebook and pen. Participants will also have the opportunity to

purchase makeup at a discounted price.

TUESDAY, 12.00-2.00 22

nd Aug – 12

th Sept

MULTICULTURAL HUB, Red Room/Kitchen 3 sessions, 12 places No class on 5

th Sep

Learn How to Make Cooking Easy & Fun/ Tutor: Susie Rodgers-Wilson New Susie spent 15 years in the catering business, learning the hard way how to make life easy!

She is the 'Queen of Shortcuts' and specialises in tasty, easy meals for busy people. Each

week she will demonstrate 3 or 4 dishes which you can enjoy for lunch. Classes are fun and

informal, and recipe sheets are provided. Relax and get some new ideas, then go home and

wow your family and friends!

Course Materials: Costs per session will be advised prior to the start of the course.

TUESDAY, 10.00-11.30 18

th July – 19

th September

MULTICULTURAL HUB Green Room 10 sessions, 40 places

A Historian Looks at the Gospels/ Tutor: Chris Dargan New Come joins us for a historical look at the Gospels. Who wrote the gospels, why were they

written and how much is fact and how much is myth? Their formation and their historical

context.

TUESDAY, 10.00-11.30 1st August – 29

th August

MULTICULTURAL HUB, Gallery Room 5 sessions, 15 places

The Silk Roads: Past & Present/ Tutor: Margaret Smith New This course explores the geography, economic and cultural history of the Silk Roads, and will

study the Chinese plans for the Silk Roads today – the “Silk Road Economic Belt & the 21st

Century Maritime Silk Road” (Belt and Road). For each session the tutor will give a short

talk followed by class participation and discussion: use of maps, DVDs, books and articles will

be incorporated. The course aims to provide an awareness of Central Asia’s importance in

world history and the strategic role of this region in global affairs.

Prerequisites: An interest in history, geography and adventure.

Course Materials: Small charge for course notes photocopying.

WEDNESDAY, 10.00-12.00 19

th July – 27

th September

Boyd Community Hub The Assembly Hall 10 sessions, 12 places No class on 2

nd August

Watercolour: Practice & Appreciation/ Tutor: Colin Peel New Will provide a demonstration of a water colour painting and then students can try same or

their own source material. Basics such as laying down washes, composition, colour theory,

etc. will be covered during the course. Individual advice will be given to each participant.

Each week I will spend 5-15 minutes on a famous water colour painter - both historical and

current - so participants also get a broader appreciation of the medium and what can be

achieved by it.

Prerequisites: Some previous watercolour experience useful, but not essential.

Course Materials: Basic water colour materials – the tutor will provide materials list to

prospective participants.

WEDNESDAY, 10.00 – 11.30 19

th July – 20

th September

MULTICULTURAL HUB, Rainbow Room 10 sessions, 18 places

History: Understanding Today’s Complex World/ Group Leader: Norman Morris New Following two short courses entitled “Tipping Points in History” in previous years

(ambitiously looking at the whole 13.7 billion years since the Big Bang!), this course will

concentrate on human history – only 200,000 years or so – more specifically recent human

history. After all, most of us have already lived through a lot of significant history! Topics will

be chosen to reflect important issues and milestones in the progress(?) of humanity. Most

will be serious, others a little more light-hearted. As previously, this is essentially a

discussion group, not a lecture series. It will rely on vigorous input (both expert and

amateur) from all participants, in the light of individual knowledge, expertise and

experience. Development of sidetracks from various significant events and milestones will

be encouraged.

WEDNESDAY, 10.30-12.00 19

th July – 13

th Sept

Getting into Microsoft Windows 10/ Tutor: Colleen van der Horst Repeat This course is for those who have updated to Windows 10 on their laptops/notebooks. It is a

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MULTICULTURAL HUB, Gallery Room 9 sessions, 12 places

hands-on course where participants use their laptops in class. It provides an opportunity to

gain confidence with using Windows 10, understanding accounts and passwords,

customising your new desktop, backing up your files, installing your favourite apps,

accessing Microsoft Office programs including email and Word, and synchronising with

android phones or tablets. This is a repeat short course, but those wishing to revise from last

year may enrol.

Course Materials: Bring your laptops with Microsoft Window 10 operating system to class.

Wireless connection is provided. Pen/notebook.

Enrolment Cut-off: No enrolments after 19th

July.

THURSDAY, 10.30-12.00 10

th Aug – 14

th Sept

MULTICULTURAL HUB, Rainbow Room 6 sessions, 20 places

Chinese Medicine & Wellbeing/ Tutor: Alyssa Qian New This course will provide a historical perspective, the philosophy, fundamental principles and

contemporary practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Tips for self-maintaining

using TCM and healthy food would still be discussed. Topics include: 1) Health preserving

based on seasonal change. 2) Understanding questions asked by TCM doctors. 3) Herbs

commonly used in Chinese cuisine. 4) Ways to improve health without taking medication. 5)

Workshop: Traditional Health Protection Exercise.

Prerequisites: It requires no prior study, simply an interest in the subject.

Course Materials: Pen and notebook.

FRIDAY, 10.00 – 12.00 11

th August – 15

th Sept

LEGACY HOUSE, Savige Room 6 sessions, 25 places 1

st September

GREEK CENTRE, Room 2.2/2.3

James Joyce for Devotees 5 / Group Leader: Dr Frances Devlin-Glass Continuation The Joyce-reading community at U3A is reconvening to enjoy a smorgasbord of Joyce texts

not before discussed: they range from early to late in his career. They will return to his

psychodrama chapter, 'Circe' (ch.15) (any annotated edition of 'Ulysses'), his only play,

'Exiles' (available as eText), and samples of Joyce as a poet. The philosophy of our reading is

to make the most of the different varieties of cultural capital participants bring to Joyce's

intensely comic and moving, and erudite, novels/play, and to understand the intellectual

currents in which Joyce was operating, and which he fully intended to change, and did. If

there is time, we may look at his poetry. We've come to value him as a daring literary

experimenter, as a critic of intellectual and social systems, and, moreover, a benign and

sometimes cutting satirist with a profound understanding of the human comedy. The plan is

that in 4th term, there will be another discussion group formed to explore again 'Finnegans

Wake’. The pleasures of this text are fairly new to the group, and newcomers are welcome.

An unexpectedly fruitful 8-week foray in 2016 taught the group some methods of

approaching the last-mentioned challenging text

Course Materials: If you have a tablet, a text of Exiles is available at

https://archive.org/details/exilesaplayinth00joycgoog; any edition of Ulysses, preferably

annotated, and a text will remove some page-finding frustration; Finnegans Wake.

FRIDAY, 10.00-12.00 28th July - 10th November 30 places Monthly - Last Friday Except: last session, Friday 10th November

Neighbourhood Strolls / Tutor: Peter Newbury Repeat This monthly program of guided strolls will introduce you to the phenomenal history of Marvellous Melbourne by means of tours of five of Melbourne's fascinating older neighbourhoods. These include Northcote, Williamstown, Yarra River, Clifton Hill, and Collingwood. Commentary will focus on how Melburnians coped with Melbourne becoming a major metropolis in a trice. The strolls last about 2 hrs, finishing at a local café. Prerequisites: Ability to walk 5kms in 2 hours.

FRIDAY, 1.00 – 2.30 28

th July – 22

nd September

LEGACY HOUSE, Savige Room 8 sessions, 20 places No class on 1

st September

The World according to Trump/ Group Leader: George Boag New Do you hear his words of his message? Trump is interesting as he has shone a light on a

disconnected group of voters in America and around the world. This will be an active

discussion group on his words and messages.

FRIDAY, 10.30 – 12.30 21

st July – 22

nd September

GREEK CENTRE, Room 2.1 10 sessions, 12 places

Photography 2: Art & Technique/ Tutor: Bahram Monshat Repeat Building on "Photography 1-The Art of Photography" course, we will cover, in more depth,

topics such as cameras, lenses and accessories, shooting modes, exposure triangle,

histogram and white balance. Additionally, the course covers exposure metering techniques,

auto/manual focus, light types, quality, colour and light modifying techniques, natural and

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artificial lighting, back button and more. Various genres of photography such as Street,

Landscape and Macro Photography are also explored. Assignments will be given and

reviewed on a weekly basis. Where relevant, basic photo editing techniques will also be

discussed (Tutor uses Adobe Lightroom in the class).

Prerequisites: It is desirable that applicants have some experience in/understanding of

interchangeable lens cameras such as SLRs, DSLRs or Mirrorless.

Course Materials: Please bring your own photo gear and their user’s manuals, should you

have specific gear related questions. A notebook and a pen.

Enrolment Cut-off: No enrolments after 28th

July, unless approved by Tutor.

FRIDAY, 10.30 – 12.30 28

th July – 25

th August

MULTICULTURAL HUB Purple Room 5 sessions, 30 places Except 11

th Aug Orange

Room

The Evolution of Consciousness/ Tutor: Ally Pearl New The objectives of this class are to contribute to personal growth by opening the mind to new

ideas in the field of consciousness, to gain insight into the nature of human consciousness

and the possible link between science and intuition and assist in developing higher self-

awareness. Class content: The Anomaly of Consciousness; Consciousness as a Link Between

Science and Intuition; Dimensional Consciousness; Splits of Unit of Consciousness - soul

connection concept and reality; The Phenomenon of Synchronicity - including many and

various examples.

Course Materials: Pen and notebook.

FRIDAY, 10.00-12.00 4

th & 11

th August

MULTICULTURAL HUB, Gallery Room Excursion 18

th August

3 sessions, 20 places

Seafarers: Servants to the World/ Group Leader: Roger Wilson Revised The aim of this course is to give participants an "in depth" appreciation of those who follow

the sea. The final session (18th

August) will be a visit to the "Polly Woodside" sailing ship

museum, followed by lunch. However, the lunch will not be free!

Course Materials: Seamen's tools will be provided by the tutor.

FRIDAY, 12.30 – 2.00 21

st July – 22

nd Sept

MULTICULTURAL HUB, Purple Room 10 sessions, 30 places Except 11 Aug & 1st Sept Check board for room

History of the Universe/Cosmology/ Tutor: Bruno Zielke New The course includes the various models of how our universe came into being and how it

developed till now. Will discuss predicted future. Richly visual presentation/discussion

format. Presentation information will be available to participants online, to gain an

understanding of major scientific theories related to cosmology.

Course Materials: Notebook and Pen. Small monetary contribution for photocopying.

VENUE ADDRESS AND DIRECTIONS

Boyd Community Hub

207 City Road, Southbank. 58 Tram (Stop 116) or 234 or 236 Metro Bus.

City Library

251 Flinders Lane. Ask at desk for directions to Group Study Room on 1st floor.

Greek Centre

168 Lonsdale Street, corner of Russell Street. 2nd floor, accessible by lift.

Legacy House

293 Swanston Street, just over Lonsdale Street. Entrance just after Starbucks. Take lift to 2nd floor.

Kathleen Syme Library & Community Centre

251 Faraday Street, Carlton. Any tram in Swanston Street to Melbourne University and then a very short walk up Faraday Street.

Melbourne Natural Wellness Centre

4th Floor, 178 Collins Street, Melbourne (just up from Swanston Street, opposite Regent Theatre.) Entrance is between R.M. Williams and Husk.

Multicultural Hub

506 Elizabeth Street, opposite the Queen Victoria Market. Check board for room. Lift to 1st floor rooms.

Ross House

247 Flinders Lane (between Swanston and Elizabeth) – use street level entrance next to City Library with direct access to lift. Check board for room.

The Library at the Dock

107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands. Tram 48 & 11 in Collins Street to Docklands terminus. Short walk past construction sites, entry from 2 sides.

Welsh Church Hall

320 La Trobe Street (between Elizabeth and Queen). Hall on left with green door.