This program of events most recently updated 14 Sept 2023
Talks in week beginning Monday 18 September
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 18 Sep at 10:30 to 12:30 : Artificial intelligence – past, present and future
An easy-to-follow introduction to the state of AI in popular culture and the real world, including the arguments about its potential benefits and risks and what the future may hold.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Judy Harris JudyHarris2@bigpond.com (preferred) 0447 194 510
Presenter: Jeff Burgess
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 18 Sep at 10:30 to 12:30 : Local Government in a three-tiered system of government
The principles and practice of the many roles of local government in Australia. How local councils are subject to state government regulations, with special reference to NSW.
No booking required
Presenter: Peter Abelson
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 19 Sep at 10:30 to 12:30 : A planet, its people, and their rocky relationship
We owe our very existence to special features of our planet and its dynamic behaviour, which is why a knowledge of geology is vital to our survival. This talk will take geological reality check of three topics currently of wide interest in the context of climate change: 1. Sea level change 2.Renewable energy 3. Ocean acidification
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston nboston@bigpond.net.au (preferred) 9417 2967
Presenter: Garry Lowder
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 19 Sep at 10:30 to 12:30: Mary Wollstonecraft revisits
Mary revisits our planet to tell us about her life as an early feminist and author and to reflect on how much has changed for women since the 18th Century.
Bookings: Rosemary Sparkes rosemaryannesparkes@gmail.com (preferred) 0400 181 091
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 19 Sep at 10:00 to 12:00: A history of jazz
A broad survey of the development of jazz music from its African origins to the present day.
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) 0423 397 343
Presenter: Graham Ball
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 20 Sep at 10:00 to 12:00 : Lesser-known conflicts in the world
There is the well-covered conflict in Ukraine and concern about Taiwan, but current conflicts in Armenia, Yemen, Haiti and many parts of Africa, for example, never get much publicity. Why are they taking place and who supports the warring parties?
No booking required
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY: THE MELODY ROOM
Thursday 21 Sep at 1:30 to 3:30: Japan – the island country of East Asia
The history and geography of Japan, population, demographics, language, religions, political system, their constitution, plus the role of the Imperial Family of Japan.
Bookings: Annika Tults annikatults@gmail.com (preferred) 0404 254 009
Presenter: Ian Thompson
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 22 Sep at 11:00 to 12:30: The idea of Europe (Part 1 of 4)
Continues the Course presented in 2022. We look at the emergence of a new socio-economic system; the misadventures of the Crusades; and the end of Medievalism, before the Renaissance began to re-create the idea of a ‘Europe’.
Presenter: Ian de Mellow
Bookings: Ursula Schappi ursulasch@bigpond.com (preferred) 9955 7628
Talks in week beginning Monday 25 September
ADVANCE NOTICE FOR BOOKING Must book before 2 Oct
Venue: MOSMAN BOWLING CLUB
Tuesdays from 17 Oct at 10:00 to 11:30: LEARN TO PLAY LAWN BOWLS (max 20 persons) – A six-week course for beginners (in groups of 4) to learn the basics of lawn bowls with one of our accredited coaches. Improve your fitness and flexibility and have fun along the way. Each session will have an hour of coaching followed by 30 minutes of social bowls..
Leader: Robyn Novakovic … Bookings: Anne Richardson u3asechs@gmail.com (preferred) 9419 8143
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 25 Sep at 10:30 to 12:30 : New/er art galleries
Collections and foundations have found dazzling new ways to exhibit classic and contemporary art. The talk will illustrate some of the new institutions in Australia and around the world.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Judy Harris JudyHarris2@bigpond.com (preferred) 0447 194 510
Presenter: Dr Ann Sutherland
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 25 Sep at 10:30 to 12:30 : Managing Mosman Council in the 1980’s and 2010’s
Some of the main events in Mosman Council between 1979 and 1987 and from 2012 to 2017 and how they were managed. The presenter was Mayor in both these periods.
No booking required
Presenter: Peter Abelson
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 26 Sep at 10:30 to 12:30 : Japan – the island country of East Asia
The history and geography of Japan, population demographics, language, religions, political system, their constitution, the role of the Imperial Family and other aspects of Japan, including their parliamentary democracy.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston nboston@bigpond.net.au (preferred) 9417 2967
Presenter: Ian Thompson
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 26 Sep at 10:30 to 12:30: Mary Wollstonecraft revisits
Mary revisits our planet to tell us about her life as an early feminist and author and to reflect on how much has changed for women since the 18th Century.
Bookings: Rosemary Sparkes rosemaryannesparkes@gmail.com (preferred) 0400 181 091
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 26 Sep at 10:00 to 12:00: The Italian lakes
The Italian Lakes, formerly Ice Age glaciers, are now tourist high spots. A look at their environment, importance, attractions, history and surrounding towns.
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) 0423 397 343
Presenters: Nora Hinchen and John Flint
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 27 Sep at 10:00 to 12:00 : Lesser-known conflicts in the world
There is the well-covered conflict in Ukraine and concern about Taiwan, but current conflicts in Armenia, Yemen, Haiti and many parts of Africa, for example, never get much publicity. Why are they taking place and who supports the warring parties?
No booking required
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY: THE MELODY ROOM
Thursday 28 Sep at 1:30 to 3:30: Living and working in Japan as a foreigner
A foreigner encounters many differences in Japan including cuisine, customs, language and etiquette. Also try your hand at origami before tasting some food.
Bookings: Annika Tults annikatults@gmail.com (preferred) 0404 254 009
Presenter: Ian Thompson
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 28 Sep at 10:00 to 12:00 : Update on Russia and Ukraine, and China’s role
The war and its consequences will be in the headlines throughout 2023. This is an attempt to make sense of the tragedy.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Rosemarie Einstein einstein@starmer.net.au
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Venue: WILLOUGHBY: HYEGROVE DISPLAY SUITE
Friday 29 Sep at 10:30 to 12:30 : Australian Skeptics’ scientific investigations
The Skeptics offer a large prize for real evidence of the paranormal or new science. We have investigated many dubious claims and activities, many challenging the laws of physics.
Bookings: Rohan Kirby rohan@hyegrove.com.au (preferred) 8045 8694
Presenter: Ian Bryce
Talks in week beginning Monday 2 October
ADVANCE NOTICE FOR BOOKING Must book before 2 Oct
Venue: MOSMAN BOWLING CLUB
Tuesdays from 17 Oct at 10:00 to 11:30: LEARN TO PLAY LAWN BOWLS (max 20 persons) – A six-week course for beginners (in groups of 4) to learn the basics of lawn bowls with one of our accredited coaches. Improve your fitness and flexibility and have fun along the way. Each session will have an hour of coaching followed by 30 minutes of social bowls..
Leader: Robyn Novakovic … Bookings: Anne Richardson u3asechs@gmail.com (preferred) 9419 8143
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 2 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : William Shakespeare – his life, times and legacy
No single writer has influenced how we use the English language more than William Shakespeare
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Judy Harris JudyHarris2@bigpond.com (preferred) 0447 194 510
Presenter: John Monro
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 3 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : Modern democratic governments
The global custodians of ‘democratic freedom’ insist that they are the ‘true’ representatives of their people. But whose interests do they actually represent? Let us look at some modern democracies.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston nboston@bigpond.net.au (preferred) 9417 2967
Presenter: Himanshu Jala
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 3 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: The Italian lakes
The Italian Lakes, formerly Ice Age glaciers, are now tourist high spots. A look at their environment, importance, attractions, history and surrounding towns.
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) 0423 397 343
Presenters: Nora Hinchen and John Flint
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 4 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00 : Lesser-known conflicts in the world
There is the well-covered conflict in Ukraine and concern about Taiwan, but current conflicts in Armenia, Yemen, Haiti and many parts of Africa, for example, never get much publicity. Why are they taking place and who supports the warring parties?
No booking required
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY: THE MELODY ROOM
Thursday 5 Oct at 1:30 to 3:30: Should Australia choose between China and the USA?
When two giants clash economically and politically, where does this leave a country that is closely linked to both?
Bookings: Annika Tults annikatults@gmail.com (preferred) 0404 254 009
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 6 Oct at 11:00 to 12:30: The idea of Europe (Part 2 of 4)
Continues the Course presented in 2022. We look at the emergence of a new socio-economic system; the misadventures of the Crusades; and the end of Medievalism, before the Renaissance began to re-create the idea of a ‘Europe’.
Presenter: Ian de Mellow
Bookings: Ursula Schappi ursulasch@bigpond.com (preferred) 9955 7628
Talks in week beginning Monday 9 October
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 9 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : History of early music – romantic and before
The development of western classical music in Europe from the Dark Ages until the end of the 19th century.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Judy Harris JudyHarris2@bigpond.com (preferred) 0447 194 510
Presenter: Graham Ball
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 9 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : Our SE Asian neighbours
This forgotten zone of the earth’s surface has only recently attracted the attention of the major powers again. Why is this so and how does it have an impact on Australia?
No booking required
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 10 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : Living and working in Japan as a foreigner
We consider Japanese customs, business culture, travel, schooling, etiquette, cuisine and fashion, plus the correct way to bow and other quaint aspects of daily life in Japan.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston nboston@bigpond.net.au (preferred) 9417 2967
Presenter: Ian Thompson
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 10 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: Electricity supply for NSW
Renewables are destabilising the electricity grid. Our existing coal-fired power stations are ageing. Wholesale electricity prices are fluctuating widely. How do we transition to a new energy future?
Bookings: Dianna Brookes dianna.brookes@gmail.com (preferred) 9433 8031
Presenter: Robert Eales
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 11 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00 : Japan and Korea
The Far Eastern states of Japan and Korea represent ancient cultures, characteristic ways of life and a long history of cultural and political rivalries.
No booking required
Presenter: Himanshu Jhala
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY: THE MELODY ROOM
Thursday 12 Oct at 1:30 to 3:30: Seven beverages that changed the world
History sometimes hinges on unexpected details. This talk will explore how seven beverages impacted the history and our way of life. Curious? Just come. You will not be disappointed.
Bookings: Annika Tults annikatults@gmail.com (preferred) 0404 254 009
Presenter: Thomas Delisi
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 12 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00 : Update on Russia and Ukraine, and China’s role
The war and its consequences will be in the headlines throughout 2023. This is an attempt to make sense of the tragedy.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Rosemarie Einstein einstein@starmer.net.au
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 13 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30: Judy, the dog that won the Dickin Medal
This is a true story about an English pointer who saved the lives of many prisoners of war trapped in Sumatra in WWII.
Bookings: Ursula Schappi ursulasch@bigpond.com (preferred) 9955 7628
Presenter: Winsome Baker
Venue: WILLOUGHBY: HYEGROVE DISPLAY SUITE
Friday 13 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : The history of human weapons
Historically important weapon developments, including rock throwing, spears, swords, bows and arrows, boomerangs, gunpowder, tanks and many more.
Bookings: Rohan Kirby rohan@hyegrove.com.au (preferred) 8045 8694
Presenter: David Malone
Talks in week beginning Monday 16 October
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 16 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The life, times, and music of this most famous composer of the Classical era.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Judy Harris JudyHarris2@bigpond.com (preferred) 0447 194 510
Presenter: Graham Ball
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 16 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : Our SE Asian neighbours
This forgotten zone of the earth’s surface has only recently attracted the attention of the major powers again. Why is this so and how does it have an impact on Australia?
No booking required
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 17 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : Six World Heritage sites worth visiting (part 1 of 3)
The cultural context, history, and, where relevant, geological and topographical history, biodiversity, and history of contact with humanity of each site (DVD presentation). Easter Island and the Maoi; Teotihuacan Largest City of Mesoamerica.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston nboston@bigpond.net.au (preferred) 9417 2967
Presenter: Barbara Boston
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 17 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30: A history of early music: romantic and before
The development of western classical music in Europe from the Dark Ages until the end of the 19th Century.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) 0423 947 411
Presenter: Graham Ball
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 17 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: Shakespeare’s plays – love (or lust) and heroines (Part 1 of 2)
Romeo and Juliet. A film version will be shown at 10:30 on 15 Oct at The Baytree cinema. Free access for all booked members.
Bookings: Dianna Brookes dianna.brookes@gmail.com (preferred) 9433 8031
Presenter: Andrew Caro
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 18 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00 : Japan and Korea
The Far Eastern states of Japan and Korea represent ancient cultures, characteristic ways of life and a long history of cultural and political rivalries.
No booking required
Presenter: Himanshu Jhala
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY: THE MELODY ROOM
Thursday 19 Oct at 1:30 to 3:30: Negative bias ruins lives; what can we do?
The culinary habits of the world’s most notorious 20th century despots: their favourite dishes, eccentricities, table talk, table manners, addictions and frequent terror of being poisoned.
Bookings: Annika Tults annikatults@gmail.com (preferred) 0404 254 009
Presenter: Diana Noyce
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 20 Oct at 11:00 to 12:30: The idea of Europe (Part 3 of 4)
Continues the Course presented in 2022. We look at the emergence of a new socio-economic system; the misadventures of the Crusades; and the end of Medievalism, before the Renaissance began to re-create the idea of a ‘Europe’.
Presenter: Ian de Mellow
Bookings: Ursula Schappi ursulasch@bigpond.com (preferred) 9955 7628
Talks in week beginning Monday 23 October
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 23 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : The Australian paralysis tick
Their distribution, biology, lifestyle and ecology, and impact on health of humans and companion animals. Ticks and their association with meat allergies and Lyme Disease.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Judy Harris JudyHarris2@bigpond.com (preferred) 0447 194 510
Presenter: Ian Thompson
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 23 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : Our SE Asian neighbours
This forgotten zone of the earth’s surface has only recently attracted the attention of the major powers again. Why is this so and how does it have an impact on Australia?
No booking required
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 24 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : Six World Heritage sites worth visiting (part 2 of 3)
Ancient Egyptian Thebes; Ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston nboston@bigpond.net.au (preferred) 9417 2967
Presenter: Barbara Boston
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 24 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The life and music of the great composer. Presenting one of the greatest composers of the Classical era.
Bookings: Annemarie Moore mooreannemarie1948@gmail.com (preferred) 0421 716 232
Presenter: Graham Ball
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 24 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: Shakespeare’s plays – love (or lust) and heroines (Part 2 of 2)
Antony and Cleopatra. A film version will be shown at 10.30 on 22 Oct at The Baytree cinema. Free access for all booked members.
Bookings: Dianna Brookes dianna.brookes@gmail.com (preferred) 9433 8031
Presenter: Andrew Caro
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 25 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00 : NSW ICAC: background and recent reports
Why the ICAC exists, what it does, how it operates and recent ICAC reports.
No booking required
Presenter: Heidrun Blackwood
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY: THE MELODY ROOM
Thursday 26 Oct at 1:30 to 3:30: Spymasters and Codebreakers of WWII
The career of Leo Marks, his codes and his conspiracy of spies. Not all happy endings!
Bookings: Annika Tults annikatults@gmail.com (preferred) 0404 254 009
Presenter: Ian Bryce
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 27 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30: Judy, the dog that won the Dickin Medal
This is a true story about an English pointer who saved the lives of many prisoners of war trapped in Sumatra in WWII.
Bookings: Ursula Schappi ursulasch@bigpond.com (preferred) 9955 7628
Presenter: Winsome Baker
Venue: WILLOUGHBY: HYEGROVE DISPLAY SUITE
Friday 27 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : Pine Gap
What it does and why it’s there. The ethics of government eavesdropping, whistle blowing and leaking of confidential information.
Bookings: Rohan Kirby rohan@hyegrove.com.au (preferred) 8045 8694
Presenter: David Rosenberg
Talks in week beginning Monday 30 October
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 30 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : Australia wins the world cancer stakes
Australia has the world’s highest rate of cancers: skin cancer, leukaemia, lymphoma and many others are high. What are we doing wrong? What could we do better?
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Judy Harris JudyHarris2@bigpond.com (preferred) 0447 194 510
Presenter: Dr Judy Ford
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 30 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : The practice of cost-benefit analysis by Governments
The nature of cost-benefit analysis, its major applications in Australia, key issues in the principles and applications of cost-benefit analysis, some examples, and how this relates to the value of life.
No booking required
Presenter: Peter Abelson
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 31 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : Six World Heritage sites worth visiting (part 3 of 3)
Virunga National Park Gorilla Sanctuary; Canada’s Rocky Mountains.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston nboston@bigpond.net.au (preferred) 9417 2967
Presenter: Barbara Boston
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 31 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30: Remembering the music of the 1950’s to 1980’s
Relive some of the biggest years in music history as a flood of memories come your way. A must for all baby boomers.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) 0423 947 411
Presenter: Graham Ball
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 31 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: One planet, one humanity, and their rocky relationship
We owe our very existence to special features of our planet and its dynamic behaviour, which is why a knowledge of geology is vital to our survival.
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) 0423 397 343
Presenter: Garry Lowder
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 1 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00 : Australian inventions (Part 1)
A look at the people and science behind some of our classic Australian discoveries and inventions from the 19th Century colonial era through to our present time.
No booking required
Presenter: Ian Thompson
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY: THE MELODY ROOM
Thursday 2 Nov at 1:30 to 3:30: The Brontes of Haworth
This illustrated talk looks at the lives and writings of the remarkable Bronte sisters and their major works, including Jane Eyre. A must for all lovers of reading.
Bookings: Annika Tults annikatults@gmail.com (preferred) 0404 254 009
Presenter: Cindy Broadbent
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 3 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30: A brief history of gold
The lust for gold has permeated human history for thousands of years and it shows no signs of abating. Why?
Bookings: Ursula Schappi ursulasch@bigpond.com (preferred) 9955 7628
Presenter: Garry Lowder
Talks in week beginning Monday 6 November
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 6 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : The human heart: the pump with 80 years warranty
The human heart is a tough and hardworking organ. This presentation is about diseases of and treatments for the heart, including transplants, by-pass operations and more.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Judy Harris JudyHarris2@bigpond.com (preferred) 0447 194 510
Presenter: Punchi Dasanayake
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 6 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : Writers on Sydney Harbour
How has Sydney been depicted by writers? Aspects of our harbour in the work of Henry Lawson, D. H. Lawrence, Eleanor Dark, Ruth Park, Julia Baird, Gail Jones and others.
No booking required
Presenter: Jenny Rudd-O’Neill
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 7 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : Adventures in advertising
Tom worked on major international campaigns in Sydney, Singapore and London, before opening his own agency. He will talk on the highs and lows of the advertising industry.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston nboston@bigpond.net.au (preferred) 9417 2967
Presenter: Tom Glynn
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 7 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30: How do you want to go?
People choose to dispose of their bodies based on their religious beliefs or personal preferences. In this era of climate change, global warming and diminishing available grave sites, more people are looking for ‘greener’ funeral options.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) 0423 947 411
Presenter: Paula Castile
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 7 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: Does our increasing use of technology concern you?
The internet, the web, social media and AI are creating a worrying future for many. Are we becoming too dependent on technology? Are we at risk? Can we protect ourselves?
Bookings: Kate Caro kxcaro@gmail.com (preferred) 9433 8056
Presenter: Jennifer Sansom
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 8 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00 : Great river systems on our planet
Our rocky planet has many surprises. We look at some of great rivers and the diverse civilisations they pass through.
No booking required
Presenter: Punchi Dassanayake
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY: THE MELODY ROOM
Thursday 9 Nov at 1:30 to 3:30: Immigration 1840’s to 1900
Based on diaries and records we explore the experiences of British, German and Chinese immigrants on sailing ships travelling to the colonies.
Bookings: Annika Tults annikatults@gmail.com (preferred) 0404 254 009
Presenter: Gavin Crawford
Venue: WILLOUGHBY: HYEGROVE DISPLAY SUITE
Friday 10 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : Freud and the Oedipus Complex
How Freud used the story of Oedipus in ancient Greek drama to illustrate family tensions which he believed to be universal.
Bookings: Rohan Kirby rohan@hyegrove.com.au (preferred) 8045 8694
Presenter: Margaret Stoljar
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 10 Nov at 11:00 to 12:30: The idea of Europe (Part 4 of 4)
Continues the Course presented in 2022. We look at the emergence of a new socio-economic system; the misadventures of the Crusades; and the end of Medievalism, before the Renaissance began to re-create the idea of a ‘Europe’.
Presenter: Ian de Mellow
Bookings: Ursula Schappi ursulasch@bigpond.com (preferred) 9955 7628
Talks in week beginning Monday 13 November
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 13 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : Central Italy
The central Italian regions of Lazio, Umbria and Le Marche, their history, environment and social background gleaned from many visits to towns and countryside.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Judy Harris JudyHarris2@bigpond.com (preferred) 0447 194 510
Presenters: John Flint & Nora Hinchen
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 13 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : How Britain changed the world
The transformation of Britain from a pre-industrial to an industrial society and the shift from traditional farming to a more capital-intensive economy driven by mechanized industry.
No booking required
Presenter: Ian Thompson
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 14 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : Top medical advances of all time and recent breakthroughs
There is little doubt that identifying diseases and their treatment is as old as humanity itself. We discuss the treatment advances old and new.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston nboston@bigpond.net.au (preferred) 9417 2967
Presenter: Punchi Dassanayke
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 14 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30: Drugs that affect mood and behaviour – part 1 of 2
Learn how alcohol, cannabis and benzodiazepines (Valium- like drugs) work in the body and the dangers associated with their use.
Bookings: Rosemary Sparkes rosemaryannesparkes@gmail.com (preferred) 0400 181 091
Presenter: Rosemarie Einstein
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 14 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: New South Wales colonial architects
Part 1 – The contributions of many important Government Architects, from Francis Greenway to George McRae. Part 2 -James Barnet, the longest serving Government Architect, built 1350 civil buildings across NSW.
Bookings: Kate Caro kxcaro@gmail.com (preferred) 9433 8056
Presenter: Don Napper
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 15 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00 : Mathematics in Art
Visual imagination in Art has often been inspired by mathematics, from the discovery of perspective in the Renaissance to the unreal worlds of Escher.
No booking required
Presenter: Laurie Wilson
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY: THE MELODY ROOM
Thursday 16 Nov at 1:30 to 3:30: Skin: the largest organ of the human body
Skin covers the entire body, weighs about 20 kg and is the largest organ. We describe the skin in detail, its defects and diseases.
Bookings: Annika Tults annikatults@gmail.com (preferred) 0404 254 009
Presenter: Punchi Dassanayake
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 17 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30: The first crossing of Australia from south to north
Many attempts were made to cross Australia from south to north. John McDouall Stuart and Burke & Wills tried at similar times. Only one succeeded.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) 0423 947 411
Presenter: Barbara Boston
Talks in week beginning Monday 20 November
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 20 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : Central Italy
The central Italian regions of Lazio, Umbria and Le Marche, their history, environment and social background gleaned from many visits to towns and countryside.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Judy Harris JudyHarris2@bigpond.com (preferred) 0447 194 510
Presenters: John Flint & Nora Hinchen
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 20 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : Discoveries, inventions that shaped our world
A look at some of the important discoveries and inventions that have changed the world we live in and the science behind these innovations.
No booking required
Presenter: Ian Thompson
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 21 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : Three Vietnam Wars 1946-1975
Three Vietnam Wars from 1946 to 1975 were separate but all connected. This talk discusses each, plus the main controversies surrounding the second (the American) War.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston nboston@bigpond.net.au (preferred) 9417 2967
Presenter: Dave Wilkins
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 21 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30: Drugs that affect mood and behaviour – part 2 of 2
‘Ice’, Ecstasy and cocaine are just some of the illicit substances causing problems today. How do they work in the body and what dangers are associated with their use?
Bookings: Rosemary Sparkes rosemaryannesparkes@gmail.com (preferred) 0400 181 091
Presenter: Rosemarie Einstein
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 21 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: New South Wales colonial architects
Part 1 – The contributions of many important Government Architects, from Francis Greenway to George McRae. Part 2 -James Barnet, the longest serving Government Architect, built 1350 civil buildings across NSW.
Bookings: Kate Caro kxcaro@gmail.com (preferred) 9433 8056
Presenter: Don Napper
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 22 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00 : Human Rights and the Criminal Law
Human rights (otherwise civil liberties) are those rights that we all possess simply by being humans. Sometimes they bounce up against the criminal law.
No booking required
Presenter: Nick Cowdery
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY: THE MELODY ROOM
Thursday 23 Nov at 1:30 to 3:30: Colonial boat builders
The boats and boat builders of Sydney Cove, the Hawkesbury River and Darling Harbour in the early colonial period. Dharawal people, convicts, political prisoners, free settlers, entrepreneurs and currency lads.
Bookings: Annika Tults annikatults@gmail.com (preferred) 0404 254 009
Presenter: Gavin Crawford
Venue: WILLOUGHBY: HYEGROVE DISPLAY SUITE
Friday 24 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : Queen Victoria Building
The ‘QVB’ was designed by 28-year-old architect George McRae as a monument to the long-reigning monarch, Victoria, and built in 1898 to replace the Sydney markets originally on the site.
Bookings: Rohan Kirby rohan@hyegrove.com.au (preferred) 8045 8694
Presenter: Natalie Cody
Talks in week beginning Monday 27 November
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 27 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : A history of the future
Over many centuries, people have attempted to predict how we will live in the future. Many of these predictions have been stunningly accurate and others just amusing and wide of the mark.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Judy Harris JudyHarris2@bigpond.com (preferred) 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 27 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : End-of-year celebration
Let’s celebrate another successful year of u3a at the Art Gallery and find out what the future holds for Mondays in Mosman
No booking required
Presenter:Eve Klein
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 28 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : Christmas signs and symbols
This presentation is a selection of works of art featuring stars, angels, gifts, family feasts, trees and images illustrating the narrative of the birth of Jesus that is celebrated in December each year.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston nboston@bigpond.net.au (preferred) 9417 2967
Presenter: Robijn Alexanda
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 28 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30: About herbs and spices
‘Herbie’ shares his obsession with spices, his family history, debunks popular myths and tells anecdotes from his many trips to exotic climes in search of spices and their origins.
Bookings: Rosemary Sparkes rosemaryannesparkes@gmail.com (preferred) 0400 181 091
Presenter: Ian ‘Herbie’ Hemphill
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 28 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: Writers on Sydney harbour
How has Sydney been depicted by writers? Aspects of our harbour in the work of Henry Lawson, D. H. Lawrence, Eleanor Dark, Ruth Park, Julia Baird, Gail Jones and others.
Bookings: Margaret Vermeesch mvermeesch7@gmail.com (preferred) 9433 8048
Presenter: Jenny Rudd O’Neill
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 29 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00 : Australian inventions (Part 2)
A look at the people and science behind some of our classic Australian discoveries and inventions from the 19th century colonial era through to our present time.
No booking required
Presenter: Ian Thompson
Talks in week beginning Monday 4 December
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 4 Dec at 10:30 to 12:30 : Music from the movies and u3a Christmas party
Some of the major composers who have contributed to the development of film music as an art form and the history of film music generally.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Judy Harris JudyHarris2@bigpond.com (preferred) 0447 194 510
Presenter: Graham Ball
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 5 Dec at 10:00 to 12:00: The bombing of Darwin
Darwin was attacked at 10am and then again at 12pm on 19 February 1942. What happened on that day to the people of Darwin?
Bookings: Margaret Vermeesch mvermeesch7@gmail.com (preferred) 9433 8048
Presenter: Noel Phelan
Talks in week beginning Monday 11 December
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 12 Dec at 10:00 to 12:00: Verdi and Puccini
The lives and music of two great opera composers, Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini.
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) 0423 397 343
Presenter: Graham Ball
Courses in week beginning Monday 18 September
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 18 Sep at 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 10 Jul
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: LANE COVE: LIVING AND LEARNING CENTRE
Monday 18 Sep at 10:30 to 12:30: BOOK GROUP – Every fourth Monday from 24 Jul
Group limited to twelve so everyone has a chance to speak. The first book will be Lessons by Ian McEwan.
Leader and Bookings: Janice Gentle 0458 666 036
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 19 Sep at 10:00 to 12:00: POETRY – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Jul
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: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 20 Sep at 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 26 Jul
We cover local and international topics in the news. At every meeting we discuss two topics chosen by the group at the previous meeting, we hear short introductions then keep our mental engines running in a friendly and diverse group.
Leader: Peter Trout…Bookings: Margaret Kropman 0434 839 172
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 21 Sep at 10:30 to 12:30 : DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Jul
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 0417 219 847
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 21 Sep at 10:00 to 11:30 : TALKING POINTS ON ZOOM – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Jul
Topics discussed include issues in the news and other matters of the times. Everyone is encouraged to participate and new members are most welcome. The talking points for each session are sent to participants 3 days before the meeting.
Bookings: https://sydneyu3a.org OR Rosemarie Einstein einstein@starmer.net.au
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 22 Sep at 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 14 Jul
This group chooses 10 novels per semester to read (both classics and modern), and enjoys a lively discussion on those books. New members welcome.
Leader and Bookings: Toni McLennan 9412 1585
Courses in week beginning Monday 25 September
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 26 Sep at 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Tuesdays from 18 Jul
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction. New members welcomed.
Leader: Mary Billing… Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford 9953 6993
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 27 Sep at 10:30 to 12:30 : RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Jul
Have fun playing descant, treble and tenor recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 3-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 28 Sep at 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 3 Aug
Would you like to hear some interesting opinions? Do you want to air some of your own? This is a varied group who consider some of the issues of life and living that contribute to our modern existence.
Leader and Bookings: Jill Tukian jill.tukian@me.com (preferred) 0431 053 395
Courses in week beginning Monday 2 October
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 2 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 10 Jul
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 3 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: POETRY – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Jul
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: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 4 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 26 Jul
We cover local and international topics in the news. At every meeting we discuss two topics chosen by the group at the previous meeting, we hear short introductions then keep our mental engines running in a friendly and diverse group.
Leader: Peter Trout…Bookings: Margaret Kropman 0434 839 172
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 5 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Jul
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 0417 219 847
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 5 Oct at 1:00 to 3:00: PRACTICE YOUR GERMAN WITH SHORT STORIES – Every Thursday from 3 Aug (course is fully booked)
An intermediate course based on 20th century German short stories with English translations. Required text: German Short Stories 1, edited by Richard Newman, Penguin Books 1964.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) 0466 979 460
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 5 Oct at 10:00 to 11:30 : TALKING POINTS ON ZOOM – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Jul
Topics discussed include issues in the news and other matters of the times. Everyone is encouraged to participate and new members are most welcome. The talking points for each session are sent to participants 3 days before the meeting.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Rosemarie Einstein einstein@starmer.net.au
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 6 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 14 Jul
This group chooses 10 novels per semester to read (both classics and modern), and enjoys a lively discussion on those books. New members welcome.
Leader and Bookings: Toni McLennan 9412 1585
Courses in week beginning Monday 9 October
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 10 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Tuesdays from 18 Jul
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction. New members welcomed.
Leader: Mary Billing… Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford 9953 6993
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 11 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Jul
Have fun playing descant, treble and tenor recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 3-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 12 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 3 Aug
Would you like to hear some interesting opinions? Do you want to air some of your own? This is a varied group who consider some of the issues of life and living that contribute to our modern existence.
Leader and Bookings: Jill Tukian jill.tukian@me.com (preferred) 0431 053 395
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 12 Oct at 1:00 to 3:00: PRACTICE YOUR GERMAN WITH SHORT STORIES – Every Thursday from 3 Aug (course is fully booked)
An intermediate course based on 20th century German short stories with English translations. Required text: German Short Stories 1, edited by Richard Newman, Penguin Books 1964.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) 0466 979 460
Courses in week beginning Monday 16 October
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 16 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 10 Jul
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: LANE COVE: LIVING AND LEARNING CENTRE
Monday 16 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30: BOOK GROUP – Every fourth Monday from 24 Jul
Group limited to twelve so everyone has a chance to speak. The first book will be Lessons by Ian McEwan.
Leader and Bookings: Janice Gentle 0458 666 036
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 17 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: POETRY – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Jul
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: MOSMAN BOWLING CLUB
Tuesday 17 Oct at 10:00 to 11:30: LEARN TO PLAY LAWN BOWLS (max 20) – Tuesdays from 17 Oct
A six-week course for beginners (in groups of 4) to learn the basics of lawn bowls with one of our accredited coaches. Improve your fitness and flexibility and have fun along the way. Each session will have an hour of coaching followed by 30 minutes of social bowls. Must book before 2 Oct.
Leader: Robyn Novakovic … Bookings: Anne Richardson u3asechs@gmail.com (preferred) 9419 8143
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 18 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 26 Jul
We cover local and international topics in the news. At every meeting we discuss two topics chosen by the group at the previous meeting, we hear short introductions then keep our mental engines running in a friendly and diverse group.
Leader: Peter Trout…Bookings: Margaret Kropman 0434 839 172
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 19 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Jul
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 0417 219 847
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 19 Oct at 1:00 to 3:00: PRACTICE YOUR GERMAN WITH SHORT STORIES – Every Thursday from 3 Aug (course is fully booked)
An intermediate course based on 20th century German short stories with English translations. Required text: German Short Stories 1, edited by Richard Newman, Penguin Books 1964.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) 0466 979 460
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 19 Oct at 10:00 to 11:30 : TALKING POINTS ON ZOOM – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Jul
Topics discussed include issues in the news and other matters of the times. Everyone is encouraged to participate and new members are most welcome. The talking points for each session are sent to participants 3 days before the meeting.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Rosemarie Einstein einstein@starmer.net.au
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 20 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 14 Jul
This group chooses 10 novels per semester to read (both classics and modern), and enjoys a lively discussion on those books. New members welcome.
Leader and Bookings: Toni McLennan 9412 1585
Venue: OUT THERE
Friday 20 Oct at Lunchtime : THIRD FRIDAY LUNCH GROUP – Third Friday of each month from 21 Jul
We meet for lunch at restaurants that serve a variety of cuisines. We go everywhere in Sydney, except the North Shore. We try to book BYO wine
Venues where there is a small corkage charge, which attendees are required to pay.
Leader and Bookings: Sarah Fennamore sfennamore@yahoo.com 9955 1962
Courses in week beginning Monday 23 October
Venue: MOSMAN BOWLING CLUB
Tuesday 24 Oct at 10:00 to 11:30: LEARN TO PLAY LAWN BOWLS (max 20) – Tuesdays from 17 Oct
A six-week course for beginners (in groups of 4) to learn the basics of lawn bowls with one of our accredited coaches. Improve your fitness and flexibility and have fun along the way. Each session will have an hour of coaching followed by 30 minutes of social bowls. Must book before 2 Oct.
Leader: Robyn Novakovic … Bookings: Anne Richardson u3asechs@gmail.com (preferred) 9419 8143
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 24 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Tuesdays from 18 Jul
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction. New members welcomed.
Leader: Mary Billing… Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford 9953 6993
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 25 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30 : RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Jul
Have fun playing descant, treble and tenor recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 3-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 26 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 3 Aug
Would you like to hear some interesting opinions? Do you want to air some of your own? This is a varied group who consider some of the issues of life and living that contribute to our modern existence.
Leader and Bookings: Jill Tukian jill.tukian@me.com (preferred) 0431 053 395
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 26 Oct at 1:00 to 3:00: PRACTICE YOUR GERMAN WITH SHORT STORIES – Every Thursday from 3 Aug (course is fully booked)
An intermediate course based on 20th century German short stories with English translations. Required text: German Short Stories 1, edited by Richard Newman, Penguin Books 1964.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) 0466 979 460
Courses in week beginning Monday 30 October
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 30 Oct at 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 10 Jul
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 31 Oct at 10:00 to 12:00: POETRY – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Jul
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: MOSMAN BOWLING CLUB
Tuesday 31 Oct at 10:00 to 11:30: LEARN TO PLAY LAWN BOWLS (max 20) – Tuesdays from 17 Oct
A six-week course for beginners (in groups of 4) to learn the basics of lawn bowls with one of our accredited coaches. Improve your fitness and flexibility and have fun along the way. Each session will have an hour of coaching followed by 30 minutes of social bowls. Must book before 2 Oct.
Leader: Robyn Novakovic … Bookings: Anne Richardson u3asechs@gmail.com (preferred) 9419 8143
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 1 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 26 Jul
We cover local and international topics in the news. At every meeting we discuss two topics chosen by the group at the previous meeting, we hear short introductions then keep our mental engines running in a friendly and diverse group.
Leader: Peter Trout…Bookings: Margaret Kropman 0434 839 172
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 2 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Jul
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 0417 219 847
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 2 Nov at 1:00 to 3:00: PRACTICE YOUR GERMAN WITH SHORT STORIES – Every Thursday from 3 Aug (course is fully booked)
An intermediate course based on 20th century German short stories with English translations. Required text: German Short Stories 1, edited by Richard Newman, Penguin Books 1964.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) 0466 979 460
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 2 Nov at 10:00 to 11:30 : TALKING POINTS ON ZOOM – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Jul
Topics discussed include issues in the news and other matters of the times. Everyone is encouraged to participate and new members are most welcome. The talking points for each session are sent to participants 3 days before the meeting.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Rosemarie Einstein einstein@starmer.net.au
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 3 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 14 Jul
This group chooses 10 novels per semester to read (both classics and modern), and enjoys a lively discussion on those books. New members welcome.
Leader and Bookings: Toni McLennan 9412 1585
Courses in week beginning Monday 6 November
Venue: MOSMAN BOWLING CLUB
Tuesday 7 Nov at 10:00 to 11:30: LEARN TO PLAY LAWN BOWLS (max 20) – Tuesdays from 17 Oct
A six-week course for beginners (in groups of 4) to learn the basics of lawn bowls with one of our accredited coaches. Improve your fitness and flexibility and have fun along the way. Each session will have an hour of coaching followed by 30 minutes of social bowls. Must book before 2 Oct.
Leader: Robyn Novakovic … Bookings: Anne Richardson u3asechs@gmail.com (preferred) 9419 8143
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 7 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Tuesdays from 18 Jul
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction. New members welcomed.
Leader: Mary Billing… Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford 9953 6993
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 8 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Jul
Have fun playing descant, treble and tenor recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 3-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 9 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 3 Aug
Would you like to hear some interesting opinions? Do you want to air some of your own? This is a varied group who consider some of the issues of life and living that contribute to our modern existence.
Leader and Bookings: Jill Tukian jill.tukian@me.com (preferred) 0431 053 395
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 9 Nov at 1:00 to 3:00: FINAL PRACTICE YOUR GERMAN WITH SHORT STORIES – Every Thursday from 3 Aug (course is fully booked)
An intermediate course based on 20th century German short stories with English translations. Required text: German Short Stories 1, edited by Richard Newman, Penguin Books 1964.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) 0466 979 460
Courses in week beginning Monday 13 November
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 13 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 10 Jul
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: LANE COVE: LIVING AND LEARNING CENTRE
Monday 13 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30: BOOK GROUP – Every fourth Monday from 24 Jul
Group limited to twelve so everyone has a chance to speak. The first book will be Lessons by Ian McEwan.
Leader and Bookings: Janice Gentle 0458 666 036
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 14 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: POETRY – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Jul
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: MOSMAN BOWLING CLUB
Tuesday 14 Nov at 10:00 to 11:30: LEARN TO PLAY LAWN BOWLS (max 20) – Tuesdays from 17 Oct
A six-week course for beginners (in groups of 4) to learn the basics of lawn bowls with one of our accredited coaches. Improve your fitness and flexibility and have fun along the way. Each session will have an hour of coaching followed by 30 minutes of social bowls. Must book before 2 Oct.
Leader: Robyn Novakovic … Bookings: Anne Richardson u3asechs@gmail.com (preferred) 9419 8143
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 15 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 26 Jul
We cover local and international topics in the news. At every meeting we discuss two topics chosen by the group at the previous meeting, we hear short introductions then keep our mental engines running in a friendly and diverse group.
Leader: Peter Trout…Bookings: Margaret Kropman 0434 839 172
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 16 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Jul
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 0417 219 847
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 16 Nov at 10:00 to 11:30 : TALKING POINTS ON ZOOM – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Jul
Topics discussed include issues in the news and other matters of the times. Everyone is encouraged to participate and new members are most welcome. The talking points for each session are sent to participants 3 days before the meeting.
Bookings: https://sydneyu3a.org OR Rosemarie Einstein einstein@starmer.net.au
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 17 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 14 Jul
This group chooses 10 novels per semester to read (both classics and modern), and enjoys a lively discussion on those books. New members welcome.
Leader and Bookings: Toni McLennan 9412 1585
Venue: OUT THERE
Friday 17 Nov at Lunchtime : THIRD FRIDAY LUNCH GROUP – Third Friday of each month from 21 Jul
We meet for lunch at restaurants that serve a variety of cuisines. We go everywhere in Sydney, except the North Shore. We try to book BYO wine
Venues where there is a small corkage charge, which attendees are required to pay.
Leader and Bookings: Sarah Fennamore sfennamore@yahoo.com 9955 1962
Courses in week beginning Monday 20 November
Venue: MOSMAN BOWLING CLUB
Tuesday 21 Nov at 10:00 to 11:30: LEARN TO PLAY LAWN BOWLS (max 20) – Tuesdays from 17 Oct
A six-week course for beginners (in groups of 4) to learn the basics of lawn bowls with one of our accredited coaches. Improve your fitness and flexibility and have fun along the way. Each session will have an hour of coaching followed by 30 minutes of social bowls. Must book before 2 Oct.
Leader: Robyn Novakovic … Bookings: Anne Richardson u3asechs@gmail.com (preferred) 9419 8143
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 21 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Tuesdays from 18 Jul
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction. New members welcomed.
Leader: Mary Billing… Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford 9953 6993
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 22 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Jul
Have fun playing descant, treble and tenor recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 3-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 23 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 3 Aug
Would you like to hear some interesting opinions? Do you want to air some of your own? This is a varied group who consider some of the issues of life and living that contribute to our modern existence.
Leader and Bookings: Jill Tukian jill.tukian@me.com (preferred) 0431 053 395
Courses in week beginning Monday 27 November
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 27 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 10 Jul
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 28 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: POETRY – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Jul
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: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 29 Nov at 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 26 Jul
We cover local and international topics in the news. At every meeting we discuss two topics chosen by the group at the previous meeting, we hear short introductions then keep our mental engines running in a friendly and diverse group.
Leader: Peter Trout…Bookings: Margaret Kropman 0434 839 172
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 30 Nov at 10:30 to 12:30 : DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Jul
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 0417 219 847
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 30 Nov at 10:00 to 11:30 : TALKING POINTS ON ZOOM – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Jul
Topics discussed include issues in the news and other matters of the times. Everyone is encouraged to participate and new members are most welcome. The talking points for each session are sent to participants 3 days before the meeting.
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org OR Rosemarie Einstein einstein@starmer.net.au
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 1 Dec at 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 14 Jul
This group chooses 10 novels per semester to read (both classics and modern), and enjoys a lively discussion on those books. New members welcome.
Leader and Bookings: Toni McLennan 9412 1585
Courses in week beginning Monday 4 December
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 5 Dec at 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Tuesdays from 18 Jul
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction. New members welcomed.
Leader: Mary Billing… Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford 9953 6993
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 6 Dec at 10:30 to 12:30 : RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Jul
Have fun playing descant, treble and tenor recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 3-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 7 Dec at 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 3 Aug
Would you like to hear some interesting opinions? Do you want to air some of your own? This is a varied group who consider some of the issues of life and living that contribute to our modern existence.
Leader and Bookings: Jill Tukian jill.tukian@me.com (preferred) 0431 053 395
Courses in week beginning Monday 11 December
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 11 Dec at 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 10 Jul
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: LANE COVE: LIVING AND LEARNING CENTRE
Monday 11 Dec at 10:30 to 12:30: BOOK GROUP – Every fourth Monday from 24 Jul
Group limited to twelve so everyone has a chance to speak. The first book will be Lessons by Ian McEwan.
Leader and Bookings: Janice Gentle 0458 666 036
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 12 Dec at 10:00 to 12:00: POETRY – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Jul
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: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 13 Dec at 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 26 Jul
We cover local and international topics in the news. At every meeting we discuss two topics chosen by the group at the previous meeting, we hear short introductions then keep our mental engines running in a friendly and diverse group.
Leader: Peter Trout…Bookings: Margaret Kropman 0434 839 172
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 14 Dec at 10:30 to 12:30 : DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Jul
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 0417 219 847
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 14 Dec at 10:00 to 11:30 : TALKING POINTS ON ZOOM – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Jul
Topics discussed include issues in the news and other matters of the times. Everyone is encouraged to participate and new members are most welcome. The talking points for each session are sent to participants 3 days before the meeting.
Bookings: https://sydneyu3a.org OR Rosemarie Einstein einstein@starmer.net.au
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 15 Dec at 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 14 Jul
This group chooses 10 novels per semester to read (both classics and modern), and enjoys a lively discussion on those books. New members welcome.
Leader and Bookings: Toni McLennan 9412 1585
Venue: OUT THERE
Friday 15 Dec at Lunchtime : THIRD FRIDAY LUNCH GROUP – Third Friday of each month from 21 Jul
We meet for lunch at restaurants that serve a variety of cuisines. We go everywhere in Sydney, except the North Shore. We try to book BYO wine
Venues where there is a small corkage charge, which attendees are required to pay.
Leader and Bookings: Sarah Fennamore sfennamore@yahoo.com 9955 1962
Courses in week beginning Monday 18 December
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 19 Dec at 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Tuesdays from 18 Jul
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction. New members welcomed.
Leader: Mary Billing… Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford 9953 6993
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 20 Dec at 10:30 to 12:30 : RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Jul
Have fun playing descant, treble and tenor recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 3-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 21 Dec at 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 3 Aug
Would you like to hear some interesting opinions? Do you want to air some of your own? This is a varied group who consider some of the issues of life and living that contribute to our modern existence.
Leader and Bookings: Jill Tukian jill.tukian@me.com (preferred) 0431 053 395
Courses in week beginning Monday 25 December
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 25 Dec at 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 10 Jul
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 26 Dec at 10:00 to 12:00: POETRY – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Jul
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: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 27 Dec at 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 26 Jul
We cover local and international topics in the news. At every meeting we discuss two topics chosen by the group at the previous meeting, we hear short introductions then keep our mental engines running in a friendly and diverse group.
Leader: Peter Trout…Bookings: Margaret Kropman 0434 839 172
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 28 Dec at 10:30 to 12:30 : DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Jul
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 0417 219 847
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 28 Dec at 10:00 to 11:30 : TALKING POINTS ON ZOOM – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Jul
Topics discussed include issues in the news and other matters of the times. Everyone is encouraged to participate and new members are most welcome. The talking points for each session are sent to participants 3 days before the meeting.
Bookings: https://sydneyu3a.org OR Rosemarie Einstein einstein@starmer.net.au