Here is the 2024 listing of coming Harbourside North Region’s talks and courses
On this page, the program is presented as a week-by-week listing of, first, talks, and then, courses at Harbourside North’s venues.
Semester 2, 2024
Talks in week beginning Monday 2 December
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 2 December 10:30 to 12:30: u3a Christmas party and carols
With popular music from the 50’s to the 70’s
Presenter: Graham Ball
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) 0447 194 510
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 3 December 10:00 to 12:00: Feeding body and soul; From Hoosh to Beef Wellington
1. The midwinter celebration to commemorate the winter solstice is an invented tradition unique to Antarctica.
2. A historical overview of how Christmas is celebrated at the South Pole.
Presenter: Diana Noyce
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) 0423 397 343
Courses in week beginning Monday 2 December
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 3 December 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Tuesdays from 30 Jul FINAL MEETING
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction. New members welcomed.
Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford 9953 6993
Leader: Mary Billing
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 5 December 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 4 Jul
Join us for MahJong. We use the British rules, without scoring. The first player to get to MahJong wins. Everyone is welcome. Instruction is available. We follow the Mahjong Players Companion by Patricia A Thompson and Betty Maloney, available online.
Leader and Bookings Beverley Morrison bmorrison6@bigpond.com 0417 990 699
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 5 December 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 4 Jul FINAL MEETING
Conversation beckons! Everything everywhere is changing and all at once! Cultural, economic, technological, climatic, medical, demographic, financial, scientific, historical, geopolitical, social, national and international. Come and discuss our brave new world!
Leader and Bookings: Jill Tukian jill.tukian@me.com (preferred) 0431 053 395
Courses in week beginning Monday 9 December
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 10 December 10:00 to 12:00: POETRY – Alternate Tuesdays from 9 Jul FINAL MEETING
This group explores the magic of poetry in its various forms through reading, appreciating and writing. We give and receive friendly, positive feedback. New members welcome.
Leader and Bookings: Geoff Lucas 0432 543 611
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 12 December 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 4 Jul FINAL MEETING
Join us for MahJong. We use the British rules, without scoring. The first player to get to MahJong wins. Everyone is welcome. Instruction is available. We follow the Mahjong Players Companion by Patricia A Thompson and Betty Maloney, available online.
Leader and Bookings Beverley Morrison bmorrison6@bigpond.com 0417 990 699
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 12 December 10:30 to 12:30: DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 11 Jul FINAL MEETING
We are a small and friendly group who discuss both local and overseas events. We value all opinions and do not take ourselves too seriously.
Leader and Bookings: Chris Patten chrisfpatten@gmail.com (preferred) 0417 219 847
Courses in week beginning Monday 16 December
Venue: LANE COVE: LIVING AND LEARNING CENTRE ***
Monday 16 December 10:30 to 12:30: BOOK GROUP – Every fourth Monday from 1 Jul FINAL MEETING
Group discussion enhances our appreciation of the book read. New members welcome.
Bookings: Vanessa Follett 0490 652 292
Leader: Janice Gentle