Here is the 2025 listing of coming Harbourside North Region’s presentations and courses
On this page, the program is presented as a week-by-week listing of, first, presentations, and then, courses, at Harbourside North’s venues.
Presentations in week beginning Monday 17 March
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 17 March 10:30 to 12:30: Music and emotional development
This presentation will endeavour to elucidate how music evokes and calms emotions using insights from evolutionary theory, history and brain research.
Presenter: Assoc Prof John Brennan
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 17 March 10:30 to 12:30: Dining with the 20th century’s most notorious tyrants
An investigation into what some of the world’s most notorious twentieth century despots have enjoyed at their dinner table – favourite dishes, eccentricities, table talk, manners, addictions and frequent fear of poisoning.
Presenter: Diana Noyce
No booking required
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 18 March 10:30 to 12:30: Medinet Habu: the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III
Ramses III built the last of the great mortuary temples at Luxor incorporating a long-standing shrine to Amun-Ra. The temple is a leading source of information about the collapse of the Late Bronze Age.
Presenter: Michael Birrell
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 18 March 10:00 to 12:00: Charles Darwin
How Darwin’s observations on his 5 years voyage around the world on the Beagle led him to the concept of evolution and his book, On the Origin of Species.
Presenter: Ian Burnet
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) or 0423 397 343
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 19 March 10:00 to 12:00: The story of Arabs (Part 2)
The Turks and Mongols invaded and destabilised the Arab rule, then Britain and France induced fragmentation. The quest for ‘Arab Unity’ remains an elusive dream.
Presenter: Himanshu Jhala
No booking required
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 20 March 10:00 to 12:00: History of Australian slang
Background to the Macquarie Dictionary and its adventures in spelling, taboo words, flashpoints in politics, and new words. Then standards in usage – cliches, punctuation, jargon.
Presenter: Sue Butler
Venue: WILLOUGHBY: HYEGROVE DISPLAY SUITE
Friday 21 March 10:30 to 12:30: (i) The golden age of steam (ii) The miracle of D-day
(i) The wonders of steam power (ii) The miracle of logistics behind D-day.
Presenter: Noel Phelan
Bookings: Rohan Kirby rohan@hyegrove.com.au (preferred) or 0475 775 000
Presentations in week beginning Monday 24 March
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 24 March 10:30 to 12:30: What is autism
Autism is a spectrum of neurobiological disorders that are a consequence of genetic and environmental factors impacting the developing brain. It can affect social development and can paradoxically result in superior abilities.
Presenter: Assoc Prof John Brennan
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 24 March 10:30 to 12:30: Flight to resilience: navigating life’s challenges
This is a journey of resilience drawing from experience as an air force and Qantas pilot. Explore the power of remaining calm in the face of adversity and the importance of preparation.
Presenter: Richard de Crespigny
No booking required
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 25 March 10:30 to 12:30: Yoga: its origins and importance to Indian culture
Yoga postures depicted in art illustrate how yoga emerged by assimilating and incorporating aspects of several religions to present a concept of transformation through body postures and breathing techniques.
Presenter: Robijn Alexanda
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston barbboston2013@gmail.com (preferred) or 9417 2967
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 25 March 10:30 to 12:30: Music, leisure and pleasure in 18th century London
The newly enriched middle class had time and money to indulge in leisure pursuits. How did they spend their time?
Presenter: Nora Hinchen
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 25 March 10:00 to 12:00: Genes and lifestyle: reducing negative ageing
As we live, many changes occur in our bodies e.g. our blood vessels lose elasticity and our bones shrink. To what extent can we reduce such changes with healthy lifestyles?
Presenter: Dr Judy Ford
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) or 0423 397 343
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 26 March 10:00 to 12:00: The most scenic train journeys in the world
As train travel is getting more popular, we look at the best scenic railway journeys in the world, plus a glimpse into some superfast trains.
Presenter: Punchi Dassanayake
No booking required
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 28 March 10:30 to 12:30: A history of Glebe
Hear about Glebe’s changes throughout every decade since the 1820s and how its heritage was saved. A map for self-guided walks will be provided.
Presenter: Vicki Moss
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Presentations in week beginning Monday 31 March
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 31 March 10:30 to 12:30: A history of the future
Over many centuries, people have attempted to predict how we will live. Many of these predictions have been stunningly accurate, others very wide of the mark.
Presenter: Dr Laurie Wilson
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 31 March 10:30 to 12:30: Money laundering
What is money laundering and what is the reported financial impact on the Australian and the global economy? Hear from a professional ‘anti-money-laundering specialist’.
Presenter: Elizabeth Goodbody
No booking required
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 1 April 10:30 to 12:30: The navy at Gallipoli
An overview of WW I in 1914-15 and the role of our RAN ships under the command of the RN. The decision by Churchill to attack Constantinople and stop it joining the AXIS forces.
Presenter: Noel Phelan
Bookings: Rosemary Sparkes rosemaryannesparkes@gmail.com (preferred) or 0400 181 091
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 1 April 10:00 to 12:00: Impressions of Siberia and Russia
We share our experiences travelling from Vladivostok to St Petersburg, exploring the fascinating history, geography, culture, architecture, lifestyles and landscapes of Siberia and Russia.
Presenters: Kevin and Glenys Murray
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) or 0423 397 343
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 2 April 10:00 to 12:00: The life and work of Sir Isaac Newton (1642 – 1727)
A look at the astonishing life of this incredible man. The Genius of Woolsthorpe – scientist, mathematician and astronomer.
Presenter: Ian Thompson
No booking required
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 3 April 10:00 to 12:00: The world in a grain of sand
We look at beach and desert sand and how it has transformed our world, including the hidden social and environmental costs of sand mining, together with why Australia is selling sand to Saudi Arabia.
Presenter: Ian Thompson
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 4 April 10:30 to 12:30: When Britain bullied China
In early 19th century, barbarians forced their way into the peaceful Celestial Empire. It was the beginning of a century of humiliation for China. How and why did this happen?
Presenter: Gordon Mar
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Venue: WILLOUGHBY: HYEGROVE DISPLAY SUITE
Friday 4 April 10:30 to 12:30: Pioneering aviation in the Pacific Islands
From Kingsford Smith’s landing in Fiji, hear about the people who pioneered aviation and the strength of character needed to fly tiny aircraft to remote islands.
Presenter: Andrew Drysdale
Bookings: Rohan Kirby rohan@hyegrove.com.au (preferred) or 0475 775 000
Presentations in week beginning Monday 7 April
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 7 April 10:30 to 12:30: ET where are you?
The possibilities for life outside the earth, our attempts to discover or contact it and the ways in which we might become aware of such life.
Presenter: Dr Laurie Wilson
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 7 April 10:30 to 12:30: Elizabeth Fry and Jane Franklin- voice of the convict women
Elizabeth Fry, the “Angel of Prisons”, was a major driving force behind new legislation to improve the treatment of prisoners, especially female inmates. She influenced the enlightened Governor’s wife Jane Franklin to stop sexual and physical abuse of convict women in Tasmania.
Presenter: Cate Whittaker
No booking required
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 8 April 10:30 to 12:30: Yellow shadows on a white land
Gordon was born in Australia in the time of the White Australia Policy. He will describe the difficulties experienced by the wives and children of mixed marriages.
Presenter: Gordon Mar
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston barbboston2013@gmail.com (preferred) or 9417 2967
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 8 April 10:00 to 12:00: The science of dreams (n.b. replaces “World of words”)
The latest research into sleep and dreaming is revealing answers to: Why do we need sleep? Why do we need to dream while we sleep? Why are dreams often so weird?
Presenter: Kevin Murray
Bookings: Kate Caro kxcaro@gmail.com (preferred) or 9433 8056
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 9 April 10:00 to 12:00: Isfahan: Pearl of Islam
The brilliant Safavid era (c. 1500 – 1720) witnessed the beginnings of modern Iran with its capital, Isfahan, one of the most dazzling and perfectly preserved cities of the Islamic world.
Presenter: John Tidmarsh
No booking required
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 11 April 10:30 to 12:30: The world without Dr Kissinger – a world in chaos?
Henry Kissinger was a controversial and major historical figure and knowing why he is viewed as divisive is interesting in itself.
Presenter: Harry Melkonian
Bookings: Robert Henderson robkit.henderson@bigpond.com (preferred) or 0419 223 001
Presentations in week beginning Monday 14 April
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 14 April 10:30 to 12:30: What happens to children in the Family Court process
Adults complain about delays and bias in the Federal Circuit and Family Court but what is it like for the children caught in the middle?
Presenter: Rhondda Shaw
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 14 April 10:30 to 12:30: New media and the Post-Truth world
A community needs to have access to truthful information if it is to remain stable and prosperous. The new media landscape undermines this need.
Presenter: Peter Nixon
No booking required
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 15 April 10:30 to 12:30: The Flaneur
The lone stroller on the streets of Paris, Vienna and Berlin in the late 19th and early 20th C who became the cultural symbol of the modern city, and prompted exciting innovations of photography and cinema.
Presenter: Lydia Fegan
Bookings: Rosemary Sparkes rosemaryannesparkes@gmail.com (preferred) or 0400 181 091
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 15 April 10:00 to 12:00: David Williamson – a view to die for
An overview of Australia’s best-known playwright concentrating on plays covering two themes: Sydney real estate and death choices.
Presenters: Nora Hinchen
Bookings: Kate Caro kxcaro@gmail.com (preferred) or 9433 8056
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 16 April 10:00 to 12:00: ‘Princes and fleas’. Qajar rule and the formation of modern Iran
Despite widespread poverty and corruption, during the 19th century, Persian art and architecture broke away from many of their earlier constraints, and the foundations of contemporary Iran were established.
Presenter: John Tidmarsh
No booking required
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 17 April 10:00 to 12:00: Extraordinary eyes – how animals see the world
For us, the world can be a stunning place, but what is it like for other members of the animal kingdom, and what function does colour serve for them.
Presenter: Ian Thompson
Presentations in week beginning Monday 21 April
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 22 April 10:30 to 12:30: You say Goodbye, I say Hello
Arrivals and departures produce some of our deepest emotional moments, frequently reflected in music. From the Beatles to Bocelli, enjoy and discover stories behind some wonderful songs on the themes of hello and goodbye.
Presenter: Graham Spindler
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston barbboston2013@gmail.com (preferred) or 9417 2967
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 23 April 10:00 to 12:00: Favourite singers
Anne and Nora have been listening to classical music all their lives. They share some of their favourite singers with you.
Presenters: Nora Hinchen, Anne Richardson
No booking required
Presentations in week beginning Monday 28 April
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 28 April 10:30 to 12:30: Einstein’s Theory of Relativity in everyday terms
Einstein explained, for the first time, how the fabric of the universe is distorted under extreme conditions at very high speeds and with strong gravity (includes visual demonstration).
Presenter: Ian Bryce History
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 28 April 10:30 to 12:30: New media and the Post-Truth world
A community needs to have access to truthful information if it is to remain stable and prosperous. The new media landscape undermines this need.
Presenter: Peter Nixon
No booking required
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 29 April 10:30 to 12:30: Working partners who changed the world
James Watt and Matthew Boulton greatly improved the steam engine and introduced several other important innovations, including in the silverware and coining industries and in workers’ insurance.
Presenter: Debbie Rudder
Bookings: Rosemary Sparkes rosemaryannesparkes@gmail.com (preferred) or 0400 181 091
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 29 April 10:00 to 12:00: Is Shakespeare still relevant today?
Examination of some of the greatest passages from Shakespeare’s plays to discover whether his insights of the human condition are as contemporary as they were 400 years ago.
Presenter: Andrew Caro
Bookings: Kate Caro kxcaro@gmail.com (preferred) or 9433 8056
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 30 April 10:00 to 12:00: A history of lighthouses
The history and development of lighthouses around the world, plus a look at some lighthouses along the NSW coast. The location and uses of navigation lights within Sydney Harbour.
Presenter: Ian Thompson
No booking required
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 1 May 10:00 to 12:00: Healthy ageing is accessible for all
LiveUp is a free online healthy ageing guide. Hear about their work with leading experts to promote healthy daily lifestyle choices so that you can live well and remain independent.
Presenter: Lisa Maunsell
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 2 May 10:30 to 12:30: Korea and Japan
The Far Eastern states of Japan and Korea represent ancient cultures, individual ways of life and a history of rivalries.
Presenter: Himanshu Jhala
Bookings: Ursula Schappi ursulasch@bigpond.com (preferred) or 0407 995 578
Venue: WILLOUGHBY: HYEGROVE DISPLAY SUITE
Friday 2 May 10:30 to 12:30: The house divided
At the heart of the Middle East, with its conflicts and proxy wars, is a 1400-year-old schism between Sunni and Shia. How did this come about?
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Bookings: Rohan Kirby rohan@hyegrove.com.au (preferred) or 0475 775 000
Presentations in week beginning Monday 5 May
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 5 May 10:30 to 12:30: Why are Americans so divided?
The 250 years of American history may help us find the answers.
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 5 May 10:30 to 12:30: Glass
Glass has a long history of being used in everyday things, from windows to Windows, beautiful objects, scientific instruments, and a few devices that might surprise you.
Presenter: Debbie Rudder
No booking required
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 6 May 10:30 to 12:30: Great river systems of the world
Our rocky planet has many surprises. We look at some of the great rivers and the diverse civilizations they pass through.
Presenter: Punchi Dassanayake
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston barbboston2013@gmail.com (preferred) or 9417 2967
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 6 May 10:30 to 12:30: History of the Perigord, France
A beautiful part of the South west of France, home to painted caves (including Lascaux), medieval castles (from times of English/French rule), foie gras and fine wines.
Presenter: John Walsh
Bookings: Rosemary Sparkes rosemaryannesparkes@gmail.com (preferred) or 0400 181 091
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 6 May 10:00 to 12:00: Extraordinary eyes and how animals see the world
For us the world can be a stunning place, but what is it like for members of the animal kingdom, and what function does colour serve for them?
Presenter: Ian Thompson
Bookings: Dianna Brookes dianna.brookes@gmail.com (preferred) or 9433 8031
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 7 May 10:00 to 12:00: Storing electricity
Renewable electricity is abundant, but unpredictable in its availability. This means we have to store it, lots of it. This talk reviews the options and the considerable progress in NSW.
Presenter: Robert Eales
No booking required
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 9 May 10:30 to 12:30: Korea and Japan
The Far Eastern states of Japan and Korea represent ancient cultures, individual ways of life and a history of rivalries.
Presenter: Himanshu Jhala
Bookings: Ursula Schappi ursulasch@bigpond.com (preferred) or 0407 995 578
Presentations in week beginning Monday 12 May
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 12 May 10:30 to 12:30: Why are Americans so divided?
The 250 years of American history may help us find the answers.
Presenter: Peter Nixon
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 12 May 10:30 to 12:30: Transforming women’s maternal health in Africa
Andrew has dedicated his life to restoring the health and dignity of women in Africa who have survived a horrendous and preventable injury – obstetric fistula.
Presenter: Dr Andrew Browning
No booking required
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 13 May 10:00 to 12:00: Fearless engagements in the two World Wars
1. The Navy at Gallipoli: Heroic assistance provided by RAN ships under the command of the RN. 2. The Miracle of D-Day: Overview of the politics, planning and technical execution of the ‘Second Front’ during WWII.
Presenter: Noel Phelan
Bookings: Dianna Brookes dianna.brookes@gmail.com (preferred) or 9433 8031
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 14 May 10:00 to 12:00: Outsider art
A journey along the trails of creativity, madness and outsider art. Why, for example, did Sidney Nolan admire these outsider artists? And what about women? Is the term relevant today!
Presenter: Lydia Fegan
No booking required
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 15 May 10:00 to 12:00: Introducing our new membership and course management system
Join us for a walk through of our brand-new system designed to make your online experience easy for booking courses, membership renewals and secure payments.
Presenters: Pam Furney and Rosemarie Einstein
Venue: WILLOUGHBY: HYEGROVE DISPLAY SUITE
Friday 16 May 10:30 to 12:30: Gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt: an introduction
From the earliest times, statues in Ancient Egypt were crafted to serve as a home for a spirit or a god and were connected to the sky, water, and land.
Presenter: Robijn Alexanda
Bookings: Rohan Kirby rohan@hyegrove.com.au (preferred) or 0475 775 000
Presentations in week beginning Monday 19 May
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 19 May 10:30 to 12:30: A history of 20th Century music
Diversification of music including development in classical music, jazz, film, country and R & R, pioneered by composers ranging from Stravinsky to John Williams.
Presenter: Graham Ball
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 19 May 10:30 to 12:30: Extraordinary eyes and how animals see the world
For us, the world can be a stunning place, but what is it like for other members of the animal kingdom? What function does colour serve for them.
Presenter: Ian Thompson
No booking required
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 20 May 10:30 to 12:30: Celtic connections: the other Celtic world
We mostly associate Celtic Music with Ireland and Scotland, but its music and communities are much more diverse. Look and listen to the history, locations and sounds of this influential and much-loved music.
Presenter: Graham Spindler
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston barbboston2013@gmail.com (preferred) or 9417 2967
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 20 May 10:30 to 12:30: My life cycle
Roger’s 12 years of long-distance cycling, covering 35,000 kilometres. His trips include one trip across the Nullarbor, three across the US, one across Canada and one in the UK.
Presenter: Roger McDougall
Bookings: Ursula Schappi ursulasch@bigpond.com (preferred) or 0407 995 578
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 20 May 10:00 to 12:00: Winston Churchill
Politician, leader and statesman during the turbulent times of the Boer War, the First and Second World Wars. Glimpse into his life through his mistakes, triumphs, personal struggles and inspirational speeches.
Presenter: Jennifer Sansom
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) or 0423 397 343
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 21 May 10:00 to 12:00: Building the Darling Harbour Freeway – challenges and intrigues
Darling Harbour was one of Sydney’s earliest transportation/industrial/engineering/commercial hubs. Max was a Construction Engineer between 1974 – 1979, when Jack Mundey and the “greenies” were active. See Events for the walking tour of Darling Harbour on 22 May.
Presenter: Max Underhill
No booking required
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 23 May 10:30 to 12:30: Why we age
Some insights into the biology of ageing come from observing our cells, but we can also learn a great deal, both positive and negative, from the health and death records from 182 countries.
Presenter: Dr Judy Ford
Bookings: Robert Henderson
Presentations in week beginning Monday 26 May
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 26 May 10:30 to 12:30: Iconic Australian inventions of our time
A look at the people and science behind some of our classical Australian discoveries and inventions from the 19th century colonial era through to our present time.
Presenter: Ian Thompson
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 26 May 10:30 to 12:30: Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was a brilliant inventor but a tragic eccentric, who died a pauper after being a millionaire.
Presenter: Don Napper Medical Matters
No booking required
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 27 May 10:30 to 12:30: Refugee Council of Australia
A not-for-profit umbrella organisation networking with refugee communities, volunteers and support agencies to settle refugees in Australia, advocating for the support of refugees and asylum seekers, research resettlement options, and more.
Presenter: Deena Yako, Director Community Engagement
Bookings: Ursula Schappi ursulasch@bigpond.com (preferred) or 0407 995 578
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 27 May 10:00 to 12:00: The musical theatre – a celebration
An overview of the musical theatre from a historical perspective from the early days to the present.
Presenter: Graham Ball
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) or 0423 397 343
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 28 May 10:00 to 12:00: Pub with no beer: coffee palaces in Australia
The rise and demise of coffee palaces in the 19th century associated with the temperance movement, a movement of cultural significance.
Presenter: Diana Noyce
No booking required
Venue: ZOOM
Thursday 29 May 10:00 to 12:00: Introduction to fixed income
Introduction to fixed income securities and the market landscape, the benefits of fixed income in your portfolio, stocks vs fixed income, and how you can access fixed income for your portfolio.
Presenter: Harrison Moore
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 30 May 10:30 to 12:30: First Nations people and the criminal justice system
At less than 3% of the population, First Nations people are grossly over-represented in the criminal justice system. Why – and what can be done about it?
Presenter: Nicholas Cowdery
Bookings: Ursula Schappi ursulasch@bigpond.com (preferred) or 0407 995 578
Venue: WILLOUGHBY: HYEGROVE DISPLAY SUITE
Friday 30 May 10:30 to 12:30: An Introduction to forensic science
The history of forensic science across a number of disciplines, including forensic anthropology, and a study of forensic entomology – the use of insects in the investigation of criminal matters.
Presenter: Ian Thompson
Bookings: Rohan Kirby rohan@hyegrove.com.au (preferred) or 0475 775 000
Presentations in week beginning Monday 2 June
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 2 June 10:30 to 12:30: Health seminar: Heart Research Institute
Information on cardiovascular disease, how to take care of your heart and the warning signs of heart ill health.
Presenter: Andrea Natoli
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 2 June 10:30 to 12:30: How does gut health affect the immune system?
The more diverse the bacteria in our gut, the better our immunity as 70% of our immune cells reside in our gut. Learn how to strengthen your immune system with simple changes to your diet.
Presenter: Gayle Nelson
No booking required
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 3 June 10:30 to 12:30: My father: driver for a Chinese opium warlord
Through my father’s experiences we look at the tumultuous history of China in the 1920s and1930s.
Presenter: Lydia Fegan
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston barbboston2013@gmail.com (preferred) or 9417 2967
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 3 June 10:30 to 12:30: The history of muslin
The story of muslin in India is one of centuries-old artistic tradition, greed, empire and restoration, of emperors, imperial trading superpowers and powerless artisans, whose unique craft became caught in the web of history.
Presenter: Judy Tenzing
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 3 June 10:00 to 12:00: Mathematics in Art
From the Renaissance to the work of M C Escher, mathematical principles have inspired many breakthroughs in the visual arts.
Presenter: Laurie Wilson
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) or 0423 397 343
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 4 June 10:00 to 12:00: Introduction to the literary works of J M Coetzee
An overview of the literary works of J M Coetzee, the Nobel-prize-winning author of numerous novels including two that have won the Booker Prize, Life & Times of Michael K and Disgrace.
Presenter: Sue Kossew
No booking required
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 6 June 10:30 to 12:30: Artificial Intelligence – its current state and possible futures
An easy-to-follow introduction to the state of AI in popular culture and the real world, including the arguments about its potential benefits, risks and what the future may hold.
Presenter: Jeff Burgess
Bookings: Ursula Schappi ursulasch@bigpond.com (preferred) or 0407 995 578
Presentations in week beginning Monday 9 June
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 10 June 10:30 to 12:30: Ephesus: a Roman metropolis in Western Turkey
The ancient city of Ephesus, on the Aegean coast of Turkey, became an important Hellenistic port and subsequently acquired grand civic structures making it well suited to its role as Roman provincial capital.
Presenter: Michael Birrell
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 10 June 10:00 to 12:00: Finland
It is a land sculpted by ice, with 168,000 lakes and 179,000 islands. A light-hearted (and musical) look at this exotic country, whose 5.5 million people have been voted the world’s happiest for the seventh year.
Presenter: Garry Lowder
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) or 0423 397 343
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 11 June 10:00 to 12:00: Does capitalism produce both prosperity and freedom for individuals?
Nobel Prize winner in economics, Joseph Stiglitz asks this question in his latest book. We dissect his answer
Presenter: Peter Nixon
No booking required
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 13 June 10:30 to 12:30: The DNA revolution
The latest revolutionary advances in DNA research and gene editing, and the many ethical issues that result from them.
Presenters: Kevin and Glenys Murray
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Venue: WILLOUGHBY: HYEGROVE DISPLAY SUITE
Friday 13 June 10:30 to 12:30: The great river systems on our planet
Our rocky planet has many surprises. We look at some of the great rivers and the diverse civilizations they pass through.
Presenter: Punchi Dassanayake
Bookings: Rohan Kirby rohan@hyegrove.com.au (preferred) or 0475 775 000
Presentations in week beginning Monday 16 June
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 16 June 10:30 to 12:30: Understanding Australian law
Where laws come from, how the system works, legal dimensions of current events including the: Australian Constitution, rule of law, judges, juries, barristers, solicitors, how trials are run, the principles of evidence, crime, contracts, negligence, human rights, and international law.
Presenter: David Hirsch
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 16 June 10:30 to 12:30: Skin is the largest organ of the human body
The skin is a very complex structure, we look at the aspects of the skin colour, its multitude of functions, diseases, and treatment regimens; old and new.
Presenter: Punchi Dassanayake
No booking required
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Tuesday 17 June 10:30 to 12:30: An introduction to Ancient Egypt and its treasures
The enduring popularity of ancient Egyptian monuments, tombs, temples, and artwork is that these celebrate life and stand as reminders of what once was and what human beings, at their best, are capable of achieving.
Presenter: Robijn Alexanda
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Barbara Boston barbboston2013@gmail.com (preferred) or 9417 2967
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 17 June 10:00 to 12:00: Isfahan: Pearl of Islam
The Safavid era (c.1500-1720) witnessed the birth of modern Iran. Its capital, Isfahan, with its exquisite pavilions, vast bazaars and ornate mosques is one of the most dazzling and perfectly preserved Islamic cities.
Presenter: John Tidmarsh
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) or 0423 397 343
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 18 June 10:00 to 12:00: Does capitalism produce both prosperity and freedom for individuals?
Nobel Prize winner in economics, Joseph Stiglitz asks this question in his latest book. We dissect his answer
Presenter: Peter Nixon
No booking required
Presentations in week beginning Monday 23 June
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 23 June 10:30 to 12:30: Understanding Australian law
Where laws come from, how the system works, legal dimensions of current events including the: Australian Constitution, rule of law, judges, juries, barristers, solicitors, how trials are run, the principles of evidence, crime, contracts, negligence, human rights, and international law.
Presenter: David Hirsch
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 23 June 10:30 to 12:30: Physics of the mind: exploring our very essence
Our brain is made up of atoms, but is consciousness a spark of something else? What are freewill and consciousness? Where does ethics come from? Can we construct our own morality?.
Presenter: Ian Bryce
No booking required
Venue: GREENWICH: THE BAYTREE RETIREMENT RESORT
Tuesday 24 June 10:00 to 12:00: China: an ancient civilization’s rise to become a superpower
China is the world’s oldest continuing civilization. It still maintains fascinating cultural traditions as it takes on the world.
Presenter: Himanshu Jhala
Bookings: Marianne Thiering mariannethiering@gmail.com (preferred) or 0423 397 343
Venue: MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE
Wednesday 25 June 10:00 to 12:00: The world without Dr Kissinger
We will discuss Dr Kissinger’s many foreign policy achievements and, looking at today’s troubled world and ask what would he be doing now?
Presenter: Harry Melkonian
No booking required
Venue: WILLOUGHBY: HYEGROVE DISPLAY SUITE
Friday 27 June 10:30 to 12:30: The three Industrial Revolutions and the impending fourth
The machine age, the combustion engine, and today’s digital age, along with the impending fourth.
Presenter: Emeritus Prof Don Napper
Bookings: Rohan Kirby rohan@hyegrove.com.au (preferred) or 0475 775 000
Presentations in week beginning Monday 30 June
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 30 June 10:30 to 12:30: Understanding Australian law
Where laws come from, how the system works, legal dimensions of current events including the: Australian Constitution, rule of law, judges, juries, barristers, solicitors, how trials are run, the principles of evidence, crime, contracts, negligence, human rights, and international law.
Presenter: David Hirsch
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Venue: MOSMAN ART GALLERY
Monday 30 June 10:30 to 12:30: Evolution of modern European nation states
City states, kingdoms, empires, provinces, feudal states, and principalities have regularly coalesced and fragmented over the centuries to finally form the nations of Europe as we know them today.
Presenter: Himanshu Jhala
No booking required
Presentations in week beginning Monday 7 July
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 7 July 10:30 to 12:30: Understanding Australian law
Where laws come from, how the system works, legal dimensions of current events including the: Australian Constitution, rule of law, judges, juries, barristers, solicitors, how trials are run, the principles of evidence, crime, contracts, negligence, human rights, and international law.
Presenter: David Hirsch
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Presentations in week beginning Monday 14 July
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 14 July 10:30 to 12:30: Understanding Australian law
Where laws come from, how the system works, legal dimensions of current events including the: Australian Constitution, rule of law, judges, juries, barristers, solicitors, how trials are run, the principles of evidence, crime, contracts, negligence, human rights, and international law.
Presenter: David Hirsch
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Presentations in week beginning Monday 21 July
Venue: HUNTERS HILL: C A FAIRLAND HALL
Monday 21 July 10:30 to 12:30: Understanding Australian law
Where laws come from, how the system works, legal dimensions of current events including the: Australian Constitution, rule of law, judges, juries, barristers, solicitors, how trials are run, the principles of evidence, crime, contracts, negligence, human rights, and international law.
Presenter: David Hirsch
Bookings: : https://sydneyu3a.org or Judy Harris judyaharris222@gmail.com (preferred) or 0447 194 510
Courses in week beginning Monday 10 March
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 10 March 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 13 Jan
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Bookings: Alice Wheelwright aliswinn1@gmail.com (preferred) or 0468 844 852
Leader: Bernie Williams
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 10 March 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH FOR NEAR BEGINNERS (max 12) – Every Monday from 3 Feb
Can you remember a little high school French? If so, this course is for you. Study basic phrases through topics such as likes and dislikes, hotel bookings and asking the way. This course focuses on conversation.
Leader and Bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: LANE COVE: LIVING AND LEARNING CENTRE
Monday 10 March 10:30 to 12:30: BOOK GROUP – Every fourth Monday from 13 Jan
Group discussion enhances our appreciation of the book read. New members welcome.
Bookings: Vanessa Follett 0490 652 292
Leader: Lyndell Ford
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 11 March 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 11 March 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP (max 12) – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Feb
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction.
Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford Smith 0408 703 373
Leader: Mary Billing
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 13 March 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 13 March 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
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) or 0431 053 395
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 13 March 1:00 to 3:00: GERMAN FOR POST BEGINNERS (max 12) – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
An ongoing course for learners who completed a similar course recently. Focuses on reading short texts and discussing them. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 13 March 10:30 to 12:30: REVISITING GERMAN (max 12) **NEW** – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
A course for learners who studied German in the past and would like to refresh their speaking skills. Focuses on conversation about everyday topics. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: MOSMAN: THE GARRISON
Thursday 13 March 10:30 to 12:30: DEVELOPING YOUR MEMORIES (max 15) – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
Using memories and stories from our past, we discuss then write pieces that might be for a memoir, a biography, or just for the pleasure of creative writing. We are a friendly, supportive group.
Bookings: Pamela Tilbrook pamelatilbrook@optusnet.com.au (preferred) or 0413 377 212
Leader: Jenny Rudd O’Neill jennyruddoneill@gmail.com
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 14 March 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Courses in week beginning Monday 17 March
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 17 March 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH FOR NEAR BEGINNERS (max 12) – Every Monday from 3 Feb
Can you remember a little high school French? If so, this course is for you. Study basic phrases through topics such as likes and dislikes, hotel bookings and asking the way. This course focuses on conversation.
Leader and Bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 18 March 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 19 March 10:30 to 12:30: INTERMEDIATE RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
This group has some experience playing descant, treble, tenor and bass recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 5-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 19 March 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
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.
Bookings: Margaret Kropman margaretk14@gmail.com (preferred) or 0434 839 172
Leader: Peter Trout
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 20 March 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 20 March 10:30 to 12:30: DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 6 Feb
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) or 0417 219 847
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 21 March 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 21 March 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 7 Feb
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 21 March Lunchtime: THIRD FRIDAY LUNCH GROUP – Third Friday from 21 Feb
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 24 March
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 24 March 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 13 Jan
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Bookings: Alice Wheelwright aliswinn1@gmail.com (preferred) or 0468 844 852
Leader: Bernie Williams
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 24 March 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH FOR NEAR BEGINNERS (max 12) – Every Monday from 3 Feb
Can you remember a little high school French? If so, this course is for you. Study basic phrases through topics such as likes and dislikes, hotel bookings and asking the way. This course focuses on conversation.
Leader and Bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 25 March 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 25 March 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP (max 12) – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Feb
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction.
Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford Smith 0408 703 373
Leader: Mary Billing
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 27 March 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 27 March 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
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) or 0431 053 395
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 27 March 1:00 to 3:00: GERMAN FOR POST BEGINNERS (max 12) – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
An ongoing course for learners who completed a similar course recently. Focuses on reading short texts and discussing them. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 27 March 10:30 to 12:30: REVISITING GERMAN (max 12) **NEW** – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
A course for learners who studied German in the past and would like to refresh their speaking skills. Focuses on conversation about everyday topics. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: MOSMAN: THE GARRISON
Thursday 27 March 10:30 to 12:30: DEVELOPING YOUR MEMORIES (max 15) – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
Using memories and stories from our past, we discuss then write pieces that might be for a memoir, a biography, or just for the pleasure of creative writing. We are a friendly, supportive group.
Bookings: Pamela Tilbrook pamelatilbrook@optusnet.com.au (preferred) or 0413 377 212
Leader: Jenny Rudd O’Neill jennyruddoneill@gmail.com
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 28 March 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Courses in week beginning Monday 31 March
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 31 March 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH FOR NEAR BEGINNERS (max 12) – Every Monday from 3 Feb
Can you remember a little high school French? If so, this course is for you. Study basic phrases through topics such as likes and dislikes, hotel bookings and asking the way. This course focuses on conversation.
Leader and Bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 1 April 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 2 April 10:30 to 12:30: INTERMEDIATE RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
This group has some experience playing descant, treble, tenor and bass recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 5-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 2 April 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
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.
Bookings: Margaret Kropman margaretk14@gmail.com (preferred) or 0434 839 172
Leader: Peter Trout
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 3 April 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 3 April 10:30 to 12:30: DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 6 Feb
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) or 0417 219 847
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 4 April 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 4 April 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 7 Feb
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 7 April
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 7 April 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 13 Jan
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Bookings: Alice Wheelwright aliswinn1@gmail.com (preferred) or 0468 844 852
Leader: Bernie Williams
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 7 April 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH FOR NEAR BEGINNERS (max 12) – Every Monday from 3 Feb
Can you remember a little high school French? If so, this course is for you. Study basic phrases through topics such as likes and dislikes, hotel bookings and asking the way. This course focuses on conversation.
Leader and Bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 7 April 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH GRAMMAR – Mondays from 7 Apr (6 sessions)
A basic course on grammar which follows on from the NearBeginners. Having learnt some functional language, you can reinforce your knowledge with a short excursion into the whys and wherefores of French grammar rules.
Leader and bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: LANE COVE: LIVING AND LEARNING CENTRE
Monday 7 April 10:30 to 12:30: BOOK GROUP – Every fourth Monday from 13 Jan
Group discussion enhances our appreciation of the book read. New members welcome.
Bookings: Vanessa Follett 0490 652 292
Leader: Lyndell Ford
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 8 April 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 8 April 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP (max 12) – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Feb
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction.
Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford Smith 0408 703 373
Leader: Mary Billing
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 10 April 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 10 April 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
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) or 0431 053 395
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 10 April 1:00 to 3:00: GERMAN FOR POST BEGINNERS (max 12) – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
An ongoing course for learners who completed a similar course recently. Focuses on reading short texts and discussing them. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 10 April 10:30 to 12:30: REVISITING GERMAN (max 12) **NEW** – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
A course for learners who studied German in the past and would like to refresh their speaking skills. Focuses on conversation about everyday topics. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: MOSMAN: THE GARRISON
Thursday 10 April 10:30 to 12:30: DEVELOPING YOUR MEMORIES (max 15) – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
Using memories and stories from our past, we discuss then write pieces that might be for a memoir, a biography, or just for the pleasure of creative writing. We are a friendly, supportive group.
Bookings: Pamela Tilbrook pamelatilbrook@optusnet.com.au (preferred) or 0413 377 212
Leader: Jenny Rudd O’Neill jennyruddoneill@gmail.com
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 11 April 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Courses in week beginning Monday 14 April
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 14 April 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH FOR NEAR BEGINNERS (max 12) – Every Monday from 3 Feb
Can you remember a little high school French? If so, this course is for you. Study basic phrases through topics such as likes and dislikes, hotel bookings and asking the way. This course focuses on conversation.
Leader and Bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 14 April 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH GRAMMAR – Mondays from 7 Apr (6 sessions)
A basic course on grammar which follows on from the NearBeginners. Having learnt some functional language, you can reinforce your knowledge with a short excursion into the whys and wherefores of French grammar rules.
Leader and bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 15 April 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 16 April 10:30 to 12:30: INTERMEDIATE RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
This group has some experience playing descant, treble, tenor and bass recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 5-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 16 April 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
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.
Bookings: Margaret Kropman margaretk14@gmail.com (preferred) or 0434 839 172
Leader: Peter Trout
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 17 April 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 17 April 10:30 to 12:30: DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 6 Feb
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) or 0417 219 847
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 18 April 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 18 April 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 7 Feb
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 18 April Lunchtime: THIRD FRIDAY LUNCH GROUP – Third Friday from 21 Feb
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 21 April
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 21 April 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 13 Jan
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Bookings: Alice Wheelwright aliswinn1@gmail.com (preferred) or 0468 844 852
Leader: Bernie Williams
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 21 April 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH FOR NEAR BEGINNERS (max 12) – Every Monday from 3 Feb
Can you remember a little high school French? If so, this course is for you. Study basic phrases through topics such as likes and dislikes, hotel bookings and asking the way. This course focuses on conversation.
Leader and Bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 21 April 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH GRAMMAR – Mondays from 7 Apr (6 sessions)
A basic course on grammar which follows on from the NearBeginners. Having learnt some functional language, you can reinforce your knowledge with a short excursion into the whys and wherefores of French grammar rules.
Leader and bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 22 April 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 22 April 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP (max 12) – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Feb
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction.
Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford Smith 0408 703 373
Leader: Mary Billing
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 24 April 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 24 April 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
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) or 0431 053 395
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 24 April 1:00 to 3:00: GERMAN FOR POST BEGINNERS (max 12) – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
An ongoing course for learners who completed a similar course recently. Focuses on reading short texts and discussing them. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 24 April 10:30 to 12:30: REVISITING GERMAN (max 12) **NEW** – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
A course for learners who studied German in the past and would like to refresh their speaking skills. Focuses on conversation about everyday topics. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: MOSMAN: THE GARRISON
Thursday 24 April 10:30 to 12:30: DEVELOPING YOUR MEMORIES (max 15) – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
Using memories and stories from our past, we discuss then write pieces that might be for a memoir, a biography, or just for the pleasure of creative writing. We are a friendly, supportive group.
Bookings: Pamela Tilbrook pamelatilbrook@optusnet.com.au (preferred) or 0413 377 212
Leader: Jenny Rudd O’Neill jennyruddoneill@gmail.com
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 25 April 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Courses in week beginning Monday 28 April
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 28 April 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH FOR NEAR BEGINNERS (max 12) – Every Monday from 3 Feb
Can you remember a little high school French? If so, this course is for you. Study basic phrases through topics such as likes and dislikes, hotel bookings and asking the way. This course focuses on conversation.
Leader and Bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 28 April 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH GRAMMAR – Mondays from 7 Apr (6 sessions)
A basic course on grammar which follows on from the NearBeginners. Having learnt some functional language, you can reinforce your knowledge with a short excursion into the whys and wherefores of French grammar rules.
Leader and bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 29 April 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 30 April 10:30 to 12:30: INTERMEDIATE RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
This group has some experience playing descant, treble, tenor and bass recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 5-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 30 April 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
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.
Bookings: Margaret Kropman margaretk14@gmail.com (preferred) or 0434 839 172
Leader: Peter Trout
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 1 May 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 1 May 10:30 to 12:30: DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 6 Feb
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) or 0417 219 847
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 2 May 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 2 May 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 7 Feb
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 5 May
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 5 May 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 13 Jan
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Bookings: Alice Wheelwright aliswinn1@gmail.com (preferred) or 0468 844 852
Leader: Bernie Williams
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 5 May 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH FOR NEAR BEGINNERS (max 12) – Every Monday from 3 Feb
Can you remember a little high school French? If so, this course is for you. Study basic phrases through topics such as likes and dislikes, hotel bookings and asking the way. This course focuses on conversation.
Leader and Bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 5 May 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH GRAMMAR – Mondays from 7 Apr (6 sessions)
A basic course on grammar which follows on from the NearBeginners. Having learnt some functional language, you can reinforce your knowledge with a short excursion into the whys and wherefores of French grammar rules.
Leader and bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: LANE COVE: LIVING AND LEARNING CENTRE
Monday 5 May 10:30 to 12:30: BOOK GROUP – Every fourth Monday from 13 Jan
Group discussion enhances our appreciation of the book read. New members welcome.
Bookings: Vanessa Follett 0490 652 292
Leader: Lyndell Ford
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 6 May 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 6 May 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP (max 12) – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Feb
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction.
Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford Smith 0408 703 373
Leader: Mary Billing
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 8 May 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 8 May 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
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) or 0431 053 395
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 8 May 1:00 to 3:00: GERMAN FOR POST BEGINNERS (max 12) – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
An ongoing course for learners who completed a similar course recently. Focuses on reading short texts and discussing them. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 8 May 10:30 to 12:30: REVISITING GERMAN (max 12) **NEW** – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
A course for learners who studied German in the past and would like to refresh their speaking skills. Focuses on conversation about everyday topics. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: MOSMAN: THE GARRISON
Thursday 8 May 10:30 to 12:30: DEVELOPING YOUR MEMORIES (max 15) – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
Using memories and stories from our past, we discuss then write pieces that might be for a memoir, a biography, or just for the pleasure of creative writing. We are a friendly, supportive group.
Bookings: Pamela Tilbrook pamelatilbrook@optusnet.com.au (preferred) or 0413 377 212
Leader: Jenny Rudd O’Neill jennyruddoneill@gmail.com
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 9 May 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Courses in week beginning Monday 12 May
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 12 May 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH FOR NEAR BEGINNERS (max 12) – Every Monday from 3 Feb
Can you remember a little high school French? If so, this course is for you. Study basic phrases through topics such as likes and dislikes, hotel bookings and asking the way. This course focuses on conversation.
Leader and Bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 12 May 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH GRAMMAR – Mondays from 7 Apr (6 sessions)
A basic course on grammar which follows on from the NearBeginners. Having learnt some functional language, you can reinforce your knowledge with a short excursion into the whys and wherefores of French grammar rules.
Leader and bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 13 May 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 14 May 10:30 to 12:30: INTERMEDIATE RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
This group has some experience playing descant, treble, tenor and bass recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 5-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 14 May 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
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.
Bookings: Margaret Kropman margaretk14@gmail.com (preferred) or 0434 839 172
Leader: Peter Trout
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 15 May 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 15 May 10:30 to 12:30: DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 6 Feb
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) or 0417 219 847
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 16 May 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 16 May 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 7 Feb
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 16 May Lunchtime: THIRD FRIDAY LUNCH GROUP – Third Friday from 21 Feb
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 19 May
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 19 May 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 13 Jan
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Bookings: Alice Wheelwright aliswinn1@gmail.com (preferred) or 0468 844 852
Leader: Bernie Williams
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 19 May 10:30 to 12:30: FRENCH FOR NEAR BEGINNERS (max 12) – Every Monday from 3 Feb
Can you remember a little high school French? If so, this course is for you. Study basic phrases through topics such as likes and dislikes, hotel bookings and asking the way. This course focuses on conversation.
Leader and Bookings: Bridget Miall bridgetmiall@gmail.com (preferred) or 0415 635 989
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 20 May 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 20 May 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP (max 12) – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Feb
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction.
Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford Smith 0408 703 373
Leader: Mary Billing
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 22 May 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 22 May 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
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) or 0431 053 395
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 22 May 1:00 to 3:00: GERMAN FOR POST BEGINNERS (max 12) – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
An ongoing course for learners who completed a similar course recently. Focuses on reading short texts and discussing them. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 22 May 10:30 to 12:30: REVISITING GERMAN (max 12) **NEW** – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
A course for learners who studied German in the past and would like to refresh their speaking skills. Focuses on conversation about everyday topics. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: MOSMAN: THE GARRISON
Thursday 22 May 10:30 to 12:30: DEVELOPING YOUR MEMORIES (max 15) – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
Using memories and stories from our past, we discuss then write pieces that might be for a memoir, a biography, or just for the pleasure of creative writing. We are a friendly, supportive group.
Bookings: Pamela Tilbrook pamelatilbrook@optusnet.com.au (preferred) or 0413 377 212
Leader: Jenny Rudd O’Neill jennyruddoneill@gmail.com
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 23 May 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Courses in week beginning Monday 26 May
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 27 May 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 28 May 10:30 to 12:30: INTERMEDIATE RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
This group has some experience playing descant, treble, tenor and bass recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 5-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 28 May 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
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.
Bookings: Margaret Kropman margaretk14@gmail.com (preferred) or 0434 839 172
Leader: Peter Trout
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 29 May 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 29 May 10:30 to 12:30: DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 6 Feb
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) or 0417 219 847
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 30 May 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 30 May 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 7 Feb
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 2 June
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 2 June 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 13 Jan
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Bookings: Alice Wheelwright aliswinn1@gmail.com (preferred) or 0468 844 852
Leader: Bernie Williams
Venue: LANE COVE: LIVING AND LEARNING CENTRE
Monday 2 June 10:30 to 12:30: BOOK GROUP – Every fourth Monday from 13 Jan
Group discussion enhances our appreciation of the book read. New members welcome.
Bookings: Vanessa Follett 0490 652 292
Leader: Lyndell Ford
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 3 June 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 3 June 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP (max 12) – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Feb
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction.
Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford Smith 0408 703 373
Leader: Mary Billing
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 5 June 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 June 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
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) or 0431 053 395
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 5 June 1:00 to 3:00: GERMAN FOR POST BEGINNERS (max 12) – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
An ongoing course for learners who completed a similar course recently. Focuses on reading short texts and discussing them. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 5 June 10:30 to 12:30: REVISITING GERMAN (max 12) **NEW** – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
A course for learners who studied German in the past and would like to refresh their speaking skills. Focuses on conversation about everyday topics. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: MOSMAN: THE GARRISON
Thursday 5 June 10:30 to 12:30: DEVELOPING YOUR MEMORIES (max 15) – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
Using memories and stories from our past, we discuss then write pieces that might be for a memoir, a biography, or just for the pleasure of creative writing. We are a friendly, supportive group.
Bookings: Pamela Tilbrook pamelatilbrook@optusnet.com.au (preferred) or 0413 377 212
Leader: Jenny Rudd O’Neill jennyruddoneill@gmail.com
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 6 June 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Courses in week beginning Monday 9 June
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 10 June 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 11 June 10:30 to 12:30: INTERMEDIATE RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
This group has some experience playing descant, treble, tenor and bass recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 5-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 11 June 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
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.
Bookings: Margaret Kropman margaretk14@gmail.com (preferred) or 0434 839 172
Leader: Peter Trout
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 12 June 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 June 10:30 to 12:30: DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 6 Feb
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) or 0417 219 847
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 13 June 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 13 June 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 7 Feb
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 16 June
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 16 June 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 13 Jan
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Bookings: Alice Wheelwright aliswinn1@gmail.com (preferred) or 0468 844 852
Leader: Bernie Williams
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 17 June 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Tuesday 17 June 10:00 to 12:00: LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP (max 12) – Alternate Tuesdays from 11 Feb
This friendly group meets once a fortnight to discuss a variety of demanding literature including poetry, drama and non-fiction.
Bookings: Elisabeth Kingsford Smith 0408 703 373
Leader: Mary Billing
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 19 June 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 19 June 10:00 to 12:00: DISCUSSION GROUP 1 – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
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) or 0431 053 395
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 19 June 1:00 to 3:00: GERMAN FOR POST BEGINNERS (max 12) – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
An ongoing course for learners who completed a similar course recently. Focuses on reading short texts and discussing them. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thursday 19 June 10:30 to 12:30: REVISITING GERMAN (max 12) **NEW** – Alternate Thursdays from 27 Feb
A course for learners who studied German in the past and would like to refresh their speaking skills. Focuses on conversation about everyday topics. Materials supplied.
Leader and Bookings: Bettina Boss bossbettina3@gmail.com (preferred) or 0466 979 460
Venue: MOSMAN: THE GARRISON
Thursday 19 June 10:30 to 12:30: DEVELOPING YOUR MEMORIES (max 15) – Alternate Thursdays from 13 Feb
Using memories and stories from our past, we discuss then write pieces that might be for a memoir, a biography, or just for the pleasure of creative writing. We are a friendly, supportive group.
Bookings: Pamela Tilbrook pamelatilbrook@optusnet.com.au (preferred) or 0413 377 212
Leader: Jenny Rudd O’Neill jennyruddoneill@gmail.com
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 20 June 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Venue: OUT THERE
Friday 20 June Lunchtime: THIRD FRIDAY LUNCH GROUP – Third Friday from 21 Feb
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 June
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tuesday 24 June 10:30 to 12:30: KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS (max 8) **NEW** – Every Tuesday from 4 Feb
Play simple melodies using tone bank and autobeat. Create your own pentatonic music using the black keys. Bring your own 4 octave keyboards or use one of ours.
Leader and Bookings: Tina Roberts 0412 636 794
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday 25 June 10:30 to 12:30: INTERMEDIATE RECORDER GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
This group has some experience playing descant, treble, tenor and bass recorders. This group uses Book 2 of the set tutor Learn to Play the Recorder by Brian Bonsor and plays 5-part music.
Leader and Bookings: Katie Lucy-Smith 0404 839 826
Venue: THE MANORS OF MOSMAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Wednesday 25 June 10:00 to 12:00: TOPICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP – Alternate Wednesdays from 5 Feb
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.
Bookings: Margaret Kropman margaretk14@gmail.com (preferred) or 0434 839 172
Leader: Peter Trout
Venue: CASTLE COVE: THE RESIDENCES
Thursday 26 June 10:30 to 12:30: MAHJONG WESTERN STYLE – Every Thursday from 6 Feb
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 26 June 10:30 to 12:30: DISCUSSION GROUP 2 – Alternate Thursdays from 6 Feb
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) or 0417 219 847
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 27 June 1:00 to 2:30: LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCING: SALSA PLUS MORE – Every Friday from 21 Feb
Join us for some fun and fitness through dancing. No partners required. Start with gentle warm up exercises and basic Salsa. Suitable for all newcomers. Advance to other Latin/ballroom dances with a DanceSport registered coach.
Bookings: Janet Douglas janet_away@yahoo.com (preferred) or 0423 947 411
Leader: Nazni Farooq
Venue: MCMAHONS POINT: COMMUNITY CENTRE
Friday 27 June 10:00 to 12:00: BOOK GROUP – Alternate Fridays from 7 Feb
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 30 June
Venue: CHATSWOOD: DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday 30 June 10:30 to 12:30: ADVANCED RECORDER – Alternate Mondays from 13 Jan
Treble, tenor, bass and descant players welcome. Basic sight reading is essential. The emphasis is on playing musically.
Bookings: Alice Wheelwright aliswinn1@gmail.com (preferred) or 0468 844 852
Leader: Bernie Williams
Venue: LANE COVE: LIVING AND LEARNING CENTRE
Monday 30 June 10:30 to 12:30: BOOK GROUP – Every fourth Monday from 13 Jan
Group discussion enhances our appreciation of the book read. New members welcome.
Bookings: Vanessa Follett 0490 652 292
Leader: Lyndell Ford