Glen Eira University of the Third Age 2019 Courses · Glen Eira University of the Third Age 2019 Courses 11 November 2018 Version 3 Note: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure

Glen Eira University of the Third Age

2019 Courses

11 November 2018

Version 3

Note: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, correct and

up to date, we ask that you double-check the details of course times, days, location, etc. when you come to enroll.

Glen Eira University of the Third Age Contact Details

1151 Glenhuntly Road,

Glenhuntly, Vic 3163

Phone: 9572 0571

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://gleneirau3a.org.au/members

Enquiries: [email protected]

Course Calendar from 04/02/2019 to 22/11/2019

Table of Contents

Painting and Drawing ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Computers ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Craft ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Dancing .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Discussion and Lecture ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

English as a second language ......................................................................................................................................... 11

Exercise ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Games ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

History .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

French .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16

German ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Hebrew ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Italian ............................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Japanese ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Spanish ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Yiddish ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20

Literature .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Music ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Science ............................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Social ............................................................................................................................................................................... 23


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Painting and Drawing

9ART01: Drawing Type: Long Course

Dates: 13/02/2019 - 20/11/2019 Frequency: Fortnightly, Wed 13:15 - 15:15

Location: Glenhuntly Art Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Ancita Beale

This course is for anyone who wishes to learn and/or improve drawing skills. These skills will be developed through the

application of basic elements and principles of drawing. Equipment needed: A3 Sketch Book, lead or coloured pencils or pens, kneadable eraser. The course focuses on drawing from life.

9ART02: Painting - All Media Type: Long Course

Dates: 06/02/2019 - 18/11/2019 Frequency: Weekly Course, Wed 9:00 - 11:00

Location: Glenhuntly Art Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Timothy Tsui

This is a self-motivated painting class with plenty of exchange of creative ideas. All types of media used. Odourless solvent must be used with oils. Due to limited space, canvases or boards are to be no bigger than 80 x 80 cm. Beginners are welcome to join our group of students who are at varying stages of development. Students supply their own gear.

9ART03: Painting - All Mediums (1) Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Art Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Timothy Tsui

This is a self-motivated painting class with plenty of exchange of creative ideas. All types of medium used. Odourless

solvent must be used with oils. Due to limited space, canvases or boards are to be no bigger than 80 x 80 cm. Beginners are welcome to join our group of students who are at varying stages of development. Students supply their own gear.

9ART04: Painting - Art for Beginners Type: Long Course

Dates: 07/02/2019 - 21/11/2019 Frequency: Weekly Course, Thu 11:30 - 13:15

Location: Glenhuntly Art Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Fay Edelman

Ever wanted to learn how to paint and not sure where to start? Ever turned up to an art class and felt like you were two

steps behind? Art is a joy that can be learnt at any age. Come and join Fay who has many years teaching experience.

There will be a cost of $30 to be paid at the first class for the workbook.

9ART05: Painting - for Advanced Students Type: Long Course



As this is a two year course, students MUST have completed 'Art for Beginners' to be eligible for this course.

9ART06: Painting - Any Medium Type: Long Course

Dates: 04/02/2019 - 18/11/2019 Frequency: Weekly Course, Mon 13:15 - 15:15


You will be encouraged to explore a variety of media, techniques and subjects to develop self-confidence and discover

the artist in you. All levels of expertise are welcome. Students supply their own materials, i.e. paints, brushes, canvas/paper. A detailed list is available from tutors.

Participants must bring a size A3 visual diary.

9ART07: Painting - Oil and Acrylic Type: Long Course

Dates: 05/02/2019 - 19/11/2019 Frequency: Weekly Course, Tue 10:00 - 12:00

Location: Glenhuntly Art Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Ninelle Terlikar

In this friendly class, students paint in oil and acrylic under guidance. For health reasons we do not use mineral turpentine or varnishes in class. As a thinner for oil paints, only odourless "Artists Turpentine", available from art supply

stores, is permitted.



9ART08: Painting - Self Motivated Group Type: Long Course



This is a relaxed group who no longer require tuition, but still want to keep on painting and drawing just for satisfaction

and pleasure. There is no tutor, but advice is available if requested. It is also a good non-pressure place to start painting again after not having done so for some time. NOTE: ALL STUDENTS ARE ADVISED - NO OILS ALLOWED DUE TO

LACK OF VENTILATION. ALL OTHER MEDIUMS ALLOWED.

9ART09: Watercolour painting Type: Long Course

Dates: 05/02/2019 - 19/11/2019 Frequency: Fortnightly, Tue 13:30 - 15:00

Location: Glenhuntly Art Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Sylvia Barton

Beginners painting in water colour should bring a watercolour pad, an A4 drawing pad, lead pencil, rubber, soft brushes and tubes of paint. Also, an old hand towel, an old plastic bowl or jar so you can add water to the colours, or wash the

brush to start a new colour. Just concentrate on the primary colours, red, blue and yellow and two earth colours, burnt and raw sienna.

9ART10: Pastel Drawing Type: Long Course

Dates: 08/02/2019 - 22/11/2019 Frequency: Weekly Course, Fri 9:30 - 11:30

Location: Glenhuntly Art Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Kylie Castan

Studio subjects with an emphasis upon verism using chalk pastels to capture 'en plein air' themes. Pencil sketches with pastel applications.

9ART11: Portraiture Type: Long Course

Dates: 06/02/2019 - 13/11/2019 Frequency: Fortnightly, Wed 13:15 - 15:30


In this course you will learn how to create portraits through developing observational and drawing skills using a variety of

materials, styles and techniques.

Materials required: an A3 Visual Diary and drawing tools, which will be discussed in class.

9ART12: Art Gallery Visits Type: Long Course

Dates: 07/02/2019 - 21/11/2019 Frequency: Monthly, Thu 11:30 - 16:30

Location: Varied Art Galleries Tutor: Lee Hirsh

A series of visits to various art galleries will be organised for Thursday afternoons once a month. A small cost would be involved. Appointments for guided talks of about 2 hours followed by a coffee break would be made. Please Note: Bus fees may apply. Meet outside Glenhuntly campus.

Dates for the visits will be notified.

9ART13: Art Appreciation Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Allan Kleimann

DVD presentations: 1. History of Impressionism - 24 1/2 hour units. 2. Famous artists - Cinema Documentaries approx

20 - 1.5 hrs 3. The world famous paintings - 1/2 hour units

9ART14: Sketching people, places and landscapes Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Allan Kleimann

This course will be a DVD presentation.



9ART15: Learn to Draw and Paint Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Art Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Annette Peck

Week 1. Bring your own flower or photo of a tree from your garden to draw. 2. Draw a portrait of yourself. Please bring a mirror. 3. Draw a seated figure from a model. 4. Draw your own hand. 5. Draw the person sitting opposite you. 6. Draw a

still life, e.g. bring a teapot and cup and/ or some fruit. 7. Draw a figure lying down. 8. Draw a figure walking. 9. Draw a figure standing. 10. Bring a photo of your pet or of a bird, e.g. a Kookaburra. At the end of each lesson we will review each person's work. The main aim is to learn, have fun and help one another.

Materials required: Range of HB pencils e.g. 4 H 6-8 B Faber-Castell and Faber-Castell Water Colour pencils. Sable

brush: small pointed and cheap. Portfolios: one X small A4 size, One large eg. 12x17. Pencil sharpener, Eraser, Notebook: cheap and lined. There may be some opportunities for outdoor sketching in Caulfield Park.

Computers

9COM01: Computers: Improve your basic skills Type: Short Course

Dates: 19/02/2019 - 26/03/2019 Frequency: Short Weekly Course, Tue 10:00 - 12:00

Location: Glenhuntly PC Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Jack Edelman

This course provides basic information on how to use a computer. We discuss the construction of the computer, the operating system, software (programs) and provide some information on common concepts and jargon. Instruction is

provided on how to operate the mouse and use the keyboard, so as to allow the students to open and close programs, set up a filing system, save and recover a file, find a previously saved file, access the internet, using the Google search engine, surfing the net, and the preparation, sending and receiving of email messages.

All members will be initially wait-listed. A skills assessment will be carried out by the tutor prior to acceptance into this

course. You will be contacted by the Computer Course coordinator to arrange your assessment.

9COM05: Computers: Advanced Type: Short Course


Location: Glenhuntly PC Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Jack Edelman

This course provides basic information on how to use a computer, and is designed for students who have some experience in the use of a personal computer and a number of applications. We discuss the construction of the computer, the operating system, software (programs and applications) and provide some information on common

concepts and jargon. Instruction is provided on how to use the mouse and keyboard, so as to allow the students to open and close programs, set up a filing sytem and save and recover a file, find a previously saved file, access the internet,

using a search engine, surfing the net and the preparation, sending and receiving of email messages.

All members will be initially wait-listed. A skills assessment will be carried out by the tutor prior to acceptance into this

course. You will be contacted by the Computer Course coordinator to arrange your assessment.

9COM07: MS Word - An Introduction Type: Short Course

Dates: 11/02/2019 - 18/03/2019 Frequency: Short Weekly Course, Mon 11:00 - 12:30

Location: Glenhuntly PC Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Joseph Bentata

This course will provide you with guidelines on how to generate documents that are easy to read and understand. We will use the Microsoft 'Word' software. You will be shown how to: Generate typed documents using the keyboard and the

mouse, access Word software, type a note - give it a name - save it - retrieve it, type a letter, your stories, biography, change font type, size, bold, italics, underline etc. Introduce graphics, photos and enhance presentations.



9COM15: Excel: Tailored to your needs Type: Short Course

Dates: 08/02/2019 - 15/02/2019 Frequency: Short Weekly Course, Fri 11:00 - 12:30


Do you want to be able to monitor your share portfolios? Manage home contents insurance? Control your water consumption? Manage home content insurance? Investment property? Collectables etc.? If yes, you can easily use the

power of spreadsheets without being an 'expert'. Attend this two week course and you will be shown and provided with spreadsheets you can use or customise.

Requirements: You will need basic computer skills to type, open and save files, copy and paste text.

9COM17: Excel: Your Very Own Type: Short Course

Dates: 22/02/2019 - 01/03/2019 Frequency: Short Weekly Course, Fri 11:00 - 12:30


The tutor will develop an Excel spreadsheet to suit your specific needs. This class will be of 2 weeks duration, depending on your needs. Should you wish to have a spreadsheet to manage financial matters; this can be designed so that

amounts and investment details are not disclosed. You will be provided at the end of the course with a spreadsheet for you to enter your details in the privacy of your home.

9COM20: Computer Help Desk Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly PC Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Paula Preston

This course is for members who require some personal help with an aspect of using a computer. You can leave a message describing your problem, or your phone number, at reception for the Computer Co-ordinator. The Co-ordinator

will contact you and arrange a mutual agreeable time for a session with the one of our tutors to help solve your problem.

All members will be initially wait-listed.

9COM21: iPad: Improve your skills Type: Short Course

Dates: 03/04/2019 - 24/04/2019 Frequency: Short Weekly Course, Wed 9:30 - 11:00

Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 1 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Larraine Czerniewicz

This is a short course for those who would like to revise and improve their iPad skills. The course content will largely be directed by student interests and may include:- settings, email, messages, attachments, camera and photos, wifi, the Cloud, Bluetooth, calendar, clock, maps, internet, music, podcasts, Apps, What's App, YouTube etc.

Please ensure that: - your iPad is fully charged - you have copies of your various passwords (especially your Apple

password) and email addresses etc.

9COM23: iPhone: Improve your skills Type: Short Course

Dates: 20/02/2019 - 13/03/2019 Frequency: Short Weekly Course, Wed 9:30 - 11:00

Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 1 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Larraine Czerniewicz

This is a short course for those who would like to revise and improve their iPhone skills. The course content will largely be directed by student interests and may include:- making and receiving calls, settings, email, messages, attachments, camera and photos, wifi, the Cloud, Bluetooth, calendar, clock, maps, music, podcasts, internet, What's App, etc.

Please ensure that: - your iPhone is fully charged - you have copies of your various passwords (especially your

Apple password) and email addresses etc.

9COM33: Digital Photography Type: Short Course


Location: Glenhuntly PC Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Reuben Urban

During this short course you will learn ways of improving the quality of your photos and also techniques of manipulating photos on the computer through the use of a free Google program - Picasa 3. You will need to bring to class your camera, connecting cable and instruction manual, as well as pen and pencil to write notes. Also please ensure that the

batteries are fully charged.



9COM34: Creative Photography Made Easy Type: Short Course

Dates: 07/02/2019 - 28/02/2019 Frequency: Short Weekly Course, Thu 13:00 - 15:30

Location: Glenhuntly PC Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: George Klein

Goals of this course: 1. To learn that creativity can be learned and is not an inate gift. 2. To learn the secrets of why images work. 3. To empower you to take original and more interesting images The course is open to people of all

standards of photography and the visual arts. Please note - basic camera skills will not be covered. Mobile phones cameras are OK.

Testimonials from 2018 U3A Photography course: "Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to attend such on enriching and stimulating course in creative photography. Since taking part in this course I have been looking at sights

with different eyes." Lily Burrows 6/8/2018 "I want to again express my appreciation for your Creative Photography class. It provided a quantum leap in my knowledge of design elements and principles and my artistic awareness. I also especially enjoyed the to and fro of the discussions with you and the other class members. My personal photography has

already benefitted significantly." Scott Gordon 2018.

9COM35: Create a Photobook using Snapfish Type: Short Course


Location: Glenhuntly PC Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Erica Hurwitz

Don't know what to do with all those photos on your mobile telephone and computer - all out of sight and hard to find? Learn how to use "Snapfish" and you can make your own photobooks to showcase all those wonderful memories. The

program is free to download, easy to use and reasonably priced.

Requirements: Should be experienced in using a computer with good keyboard and mouse skills. BYO USB (Memory

stick) containing your digital images.

9COM36: Keep yourself safe on the web Type: 1 day

Dates: 08/02/2019 - 08/02/2019 Frequency: 1 Day Course, Fri 12:00 - 13:30

Location: Glenhuntly Gold Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Tim McQueen

A talk by Vision Australia Radio Presenter Tim McQueen on: How do you avoid all the traps you constantly hear about on the internet when using your PC, tablet, or smartphone.

9COM37: Using Android smartphones, tablets, TV Type: 1 day



A talk by Vision Australia Radio Presenter Tim McQueen on: Are you getting the most out of your Android device?

Please note that because of the different systems offered by manufacturers and telecommunication companies, this is a generic talk.

9COM38: What device do I need? PC, phone,tablet Type: 1 day



A talk by Vision Australia Radio Presenter Tim McQueen on: "How do you choose the smartphone, tablet or PC thats

right for you?"

9COM39: There's an App for that Type: 1 day



There are thousands of apps available for smartphones, tablets and PCs. What are they? Where do they come from? How do you get them? What types of app are available? A talk by Vision Australia Radio Presenter Tim McQueen.



Craft

9CRA01: Card Making Type: Long Course

Dates: 11/02/2019 - 18/11/2019 Frequency: Fortnightly, Mon 11:00 - 13:00

Location: Glenhuntly Pink Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: June Vasic

Create your own greeting cards for all occasions and experience the joy of card making. Class requirements: ruler, small

sharp scissors, eraser, tweezers and pencil and pen (Biro).The scissors need to be small, sharp (eg embroidery) which have fine cutting blades, for fine detailed cutting. A cost of $5.00 per session will be charged to cover materials.

9CRA03: Textile Art Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Art Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Jill Williams

Textile Art is an Arty Craft using various textiles and techniques. It can be something made for a purpose or become a

work of art on the wall. Materials used are many, anything that can be cut or sewn down or glued together to another surface. You must have your own sewing machine - preferably with a 'dropfeed' ability if not a 'cover plate'. Feet needed

- a straight zig zag foot and free motion/darning foot. The course will teach free motion machining, soldering iron(provided)on fabrics, heat stressing of painted fabrics, dyeing and printing of fabrics and embellishing.

9CRA05: Ceramics Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Pink Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Bel Casey

This is a clay modelling class where participants initiate their own program of work. Problem solving and technical assistance is given by other experienced participants.

9CRA06: Clay Sculpture/A Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Pink Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: SELF-MOTIVATED

This is a clay modelling class where participants initiate their own program of work. The class is SELF MOTIVATED.

Problem solving and technical assistance is given by other experienced participants.

9CRA07: Knitting Circle Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Purple Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Diane Shonberg

Beginners: learn how to cast-on and knit a simple piece, eg. scarf. Intermediate: learn new techniques. BYO knitting needles and yarn.

This course will be in the Red Room at 1.30pm until 3.00pm from 6/6/2019.

9CRA10: Quilt-as-you-go Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 1 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Judy Pobke

Learn to design a quilt using the Quilt-as-you-go method. Learn simple applique - needle turn, buttonhole. Good use of colour for effect. You will need to bring your own machine and be able to do a 1/4 inch seam.



9CRA12: Flower Arranging for Everyone Type: Short Course


Location: Glenhuntly Art Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Renee Meskin

The tutor, Renee will demonstrate how to make a bouquet, or floral arrangement in a vase or container of choice. The tutor will purchase fresh flowers for each lesson and will organise equipment required such as flower cutters, green stuff,

florists wire, tape and ribbon. Students' suggestions for floral presentations on special occasions will be the basis for some lessons. A fee of $50 for the purchase of flowers for the 4 classes is to be paid at enrolment.

Dancing

9DAN02: Israeli Dancing Beg. & Low Inter. Type: Long Course


Location: Caulfield Senior Citizens Hall 8 Cedar Street Tutor: Marsha Erlich

Israeli dancing is an excellent form of exercise which helps in co-ordination and is also beneficial for the mind and is a great way to socialise. Please bring runners and a bottle of water.

9DAN03: Israeli Dancing Int & Adv Type: Long Course


Location: Caulfield Senior Citizens Hall 8 Cedar Street Tutor: Marsha Erlich

Israeli Dancing is a terrific and healthy form of dance and provides a fun opportunity to socialise. It is essential that

participants wear runners and bring a drink.

9DAN04: Israeli Folk Dancing Type: Long Course


Location: Caulfield Senior Citizens Hall 8 Cedar Street Tutor: Ilana Cohen

This class will include circles and line dancing. The second half of the class will be intermediate to high intermediate. This will include new and current dances. Beginners will only be accepted on first day. Experienced Israeli Folk Dancers may enrol at any time throughout the year. ESSENTIAL: lace up, soft sole shoes ONLY are permitted. (No thongs,

sandals, or heeled shoes will be accepted). Please wear comfortable clothing, and bring a drink.

No classes during semester break.

9DAN05: Tap Dancing Type: Long Course


Location: M3 Dancehouse 760 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Sala Rubinstein

Beginners: The first hour is for those who have never tapped and want to have fun learning basic tap steps. The second hour will introduce more difficult tap dancing.

M3 Dancehouse is located at 760 Glenhuntly Road, Glenhuntly.

Discussion and Lecture

9DIS01: Interesting People Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Purple Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Harry Williams

How would you describe Al-Baghdadi, leader of ISIS? Monstrous, vicious, hateful? Kathy Jackson, former secretary of

the hospital employees union who stole millions from Union funds? Corrupt, dishonorable, base? This continuing course discusses these people plus others, Eddie Obeid, Roger Rogerson, Oscar Pistorius, Donald Trump, Rupert Murdoch etc.

I talk about their upbringing, their motivation and how they rose to prominence using video, sound and images. They are all famous (or infamous) people.

There will be no classes during school holidays and the tutor's holiday.



9DIS02: Behind the News Type: Long Course

Dates: 15/02/2019 - 21/06/2019 Frequency: Fortnightly, Fri 9:30 - 10:30

Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Del Stitz

This course will look at a current public policy issue that is in the news, and discuss the history of the issue and the arguments for and against different points of view. At the conclusion of each session, members will be invited to

comment on other issues of interest being discussed in the media. Outline of possible content in the first six classes: - Climate change - Australia's economic circumstances - Population - Industrial relations - The role of regulation in Australia today - Overseas trade

Convenors will be Barbara Luebbers, Graham Ihlein and Del Stitz

9DIS03: News - Your Views Type: Long Course


Location: Caulfield Senior Citizens 8 Cedar Street Tutor: Abe Berman

A group discussion of current and past topics from the news.

9DIS04: Perspectives Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 1-2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Garry Fabian

Various guest speakers are invited to give their perspective on life and current issues.

9DIS05: The Ancient Wisdom Type: Long Course


Location: Theosophical Library Centre 664 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Andrew Rooke

Topics for sessions include: What is Ancient Wisdom? Hinduism. What is Religion? Buddhism. Q&A on Karma. Judaism.

After Death - What? Christianity. Where did the idea of One God come from? Pharoah Ahknaten and Montheism in Ancient Egypt. This course will be held at Theosophical Library Centre, 664 Glenhuntly Road, Caulfield South.

This course will break during school holidays: 6-22 April, 29 June-14 July 2019

9DIS10: Wine Appreciation Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Vreni Stoller

Vreni is again attempting to enhance your understanding and appreciation of wine, wine regions and grape varieties from Australia and overseas. All levels of knowledge will be catered for. Cost is $20 for the first attendance and $15 thereafter.

The class is held on the LAST THURSDAY of the month.

Non attendance of a class without a prior apology will incur the monthly fee of $15.

9DIS11: Modern grand-parenting of teenagers Type: None


Location: Glenhuntly Gold Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Michael Shamir

This course is based on the last 5 years of amazing neuroscience discoveries about brain development, neurogenesis

and plasticity. Practical issues such as relationships, communication and conflict resolution. Internet and social media, drugs and alcohol, bullying and suicide.

9DIS12: Effective Communications Skills Type: Short Course


Location: Glenhuntly Gold Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Hanna Baum

Effective communication through role play and case studies. Communication styles (NLP). Non verbal communication.

Lateral thinking skills. Hanna Baum is a Communication consultant, lecturer and tutor in most Australian unis in ESL and Communication.



English as a second language

9ESL01: Improve your English - Wed Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Purple Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Denise Weiss

This class is designed for those who have some English and want to better their skills. In a relaxed and fun way, we will

learn to read, write and speak more confidently, while making new friends. Come along and give it a try.

9ESL01A: Improve your English - Thu Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Pink Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Denise Weiss

This class is designed for those who have some English and want to better their skills. In a relaxed and fun way, we will learn to read, write and speak more confidently, while making new friends. Come along and give it a try.

9ESL02: English Conversation (Inter) Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Gold Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Alix Phelan

THIS COURSE IS FOR LOWER INTERMEDIATE. Some fluency is expected. Grammar will be taught, and vocabulary

developed. There will be discussions on a wide range of subjects and assistance with vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and fluency relating to these subjects.

9ESL03: Explore Your Story through ESL Type: Short Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Hanna Baum

This English course is a participate/interactive course beginning with a needs analysis. The course will in each session

focus on conversation and writing. Listening comprehension will also be a part of each session as will pronunciation. The format will be interactive using pairwork/group work/role play/powerpoint. All focused on the needs of all participants.

9ESL04: English as a second language Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Jenny Jenvey

This course will be designed to meet the needs of participating students.

9ESL05: English Expression and Composition Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Purple Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Les Pinn

Topics may include: Common spelling errors, Vocabulary extension, Etymology, Strine, Common English idioms, Parts of speech, Analysis and synthesis of sentences, Self-expression through writing, Common errors in writing and speaking.

Exercise

9EXE01: Cycling Group Type: Long Course


Location: Various Bike Tracks Tutor: Paul Shewan

The cycling takes us to some beautiful places around Melbourne on separated bike paths (off the road bike paths).

Sometimes we have to cycle along bike lanes but these are only done on minor roads. Sometimes we take the train from Glenhuntly Railway Station to Flinders Street Station and start the cycling. Sometimes we go to Frankston and cycle back to Mordialloc Railway Station on a separated bike path.

During winter months July/August we operate 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays only.



9EXE02: Exercise to Music Type: Long Course


Location: Carnegie Community Centre 7 Shepparson Avenue Tutor: Eva Thieberger

Fitness, fun and friendship. Exercise to Music focuses on a range of movements and physical activities developed to

address the fitness requirements for the over 50s and beyond. Importantly, participants are encouraged to work at their own pace. The class aims to work systematically through a series of routines that include cardio vascular exercise,

strength training using weights, balance/coordination practice, stretches to encourage flexibility and floor exercises. Classes conclude with a brief relaxation/meditation session.

REQUIREMENTS: a set of light weights, a mat, water bottle, comfortable clothing and footwear.

9EXE03: Feldenkrais 1 Type: Short Course


Location: Caulfield Senior Citizens Hall 8 Cedar Street Tutor: Susan Cranage

Feeling restricted by your inability to move like you used to? Regain your youthful stride with Feldenkrais lessons. Discover new ways of moving by participating in gentle, guided movement lessons suitable for all ages and fitness levels

to achieve lifelong improvements. You will need to bring something to lie on, and a towel for head support. Also, wear comfortable clothing.

9EXE04: Meditation Type: Long Course


Location: Duncan McKinnon Community Room Cnr Murrumbeena and North Rd Tutor: Ruth Herschtal

Meditation and visualisation techniques have proven to relieve pain, speed up the healing process and combat stress,

anxiety, plus other forms of tension.

This course will be held in the Duncan McKinnon Community Room cnr North Rd and Murrumbeena Rd.

9EXE05: Meditation A Type: Long Course


Location: Duncan McKinnon Community Room Cnr Murrumbeena and North Rd Tutor: Tova Seelig

Meditation and visualisation techniques have proven to relieve pain, speed up the healing process and combat stress,

anxiety, plus other forms of tension.


9EXE07: Tai Chi Yang Style 24 forms Type: Long Course


Location: Ormond Senior Citizens Hall 2 Newham Gve Tutor: Hanna Shevach

This course is for people that have completed Tai Chi Beginners. Each session we practise: Stretching - break Tai Chi - break Chi Kung - end of session

9EXE08: Tai Chi Yang Style 24 Forms - Beginners Type: Long Course


Location: Ormond Senior Citizens Hall 2 Newham Gve Tutor: Hanna Shevach

In this course, in each session we practise: Stretching - break Tai Chi - break Chi Kung - end of session



9EXE09: Tai Chi (24 Forms Yang Style) Type: Long Course


Location: Ormond Senior Citizens Hall 2 Newham Gve Tutor: David McVilly

The 24 Forms are the most popular style of Tai Chi in the world. They were put together in 1956 and are based on the Yang style. It would be good if you have done some Tai Chi before. Breathing and stretching exercises are also

performed in the Shibashi set of exercises. Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation. Please wear loose clothing and comfortable flat non-slip footwear. Please bring your own drinks.

9EXE11: Yoga Type: Long Course


Location: Duncan McKinnon Community Room Cnr Murrumbeena and North Rd Tutor: Alice Peer

This gentle Hatha Yoga class concentrates on stretching, strength work, breathing and deep relaxation. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. You can also bring a cushion for extra comfort and a blanket to stay

warm during deep relaxation. Please note: A yoga mat is essential.


9EXE12: Yoga - A Type: Long Course


Location: Duncan McKinnon Community Room Cnr Murrumbeena and North Rd Tutor: Alice Peer

This gentle Hatha Yoga class concentrates on stretching, strength work, breathing and deep relaxation. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. You can also bring a cushion for extra comfort and a blanket to stay warm during deep relaxation. Please note: A yoga mat is essential.


9EXE13: Qi Gong Type: Long Course


Location: Duncan McKinnon Community Room Cnr Murrumbeena and North RdTutor: Carmella Flescher

Qi Gong integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and mental focus to increase wellness.

This course will be held in the Community Room at the Duncan McKinnon complex cnr Murrumbeena Rd and North Road.

9EXE14: Monday Walkers Type: Long Course


Location: Various Walking Trails Tutor: Marian Dunstan

Make new friends, keep fit as we walk about 4km around local streets. Wear a hat and bring a bottle of water. We depart

from the U3A carpark gate.

Games

9GAM01: Social Bridge Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Marianne Basler

This course is NOT for beginners. There will be no teaching, just the enjoyment of playing bridge. Partners will rotate to play against as many others as possible. We will score to see how others played the hand - no overall banking.

9GAM02: Bridge Type: Long Course


Location: Ormond Sen Cits Card Room 2 Newham Gve Tutor: Arie Meydan

This session is supervised with bidding exercises and bidding sessions. A basic knowledge of bridge is required.



9GAM04: Bridge - Duplicate Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 1-2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Liz Brady

This class will run along similar lines to how Bridge is played at Bridge clubs, but not with the same intensity. Participants

will need to have at least completed the Bridge Beginners' Course.

9GAM05: Bridge Supervised Type: Long Course


Location: Caulfield Senior Citizens 8 Cedar Street Tutor: Dan Phelan

For those who have some experience in play.

NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS.

9GAM06A: Bridge Theory and Practise Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Dan Phelan

This course is a post beginners'course where theory will be given for the first 30 minutes. The remainder of the class will involve bidding and playing hands applicable to the theory given. Brief course notes will be given for each class. Theory to be covered may be suggested by class participants

9GAM07: Croquet - an easy introduction Type: Short Course


Location: Elsternwick Croquet Club 27 Parkside Street Tutor: Geoff Tennant

During four one hour lessons, participants will be introduced to the mysteries of Croquet. All equipment is supplied but

please wear flat soled shoes (no heels) and a hat is recommended. Croquet is a physically low impact sport, but will appeal to those who enjoy strategic thinking. If you are no longer able to manage golf or tennis, you will find Croquet a

great alternative. Contact Geoff for further information: 0411 217 167

9GAM08: Bocce Bowls Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Campus 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Tony Sinisgalli

Bocce is a healthy outdoors, entertaining and social game. The present friendly group are very keen and have become most skilful. Why not join us?

9GAM12: Mah Jong Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 1 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: SELF-MOTIVATED

Come and join our enthusiastic group and play this fascinating game. THE MONDAY COURSE IS FOR EXPERIENCED

PLAYERS ONLY

9GAM14A: Mah Jong C - Beginners and experienced Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 1 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Miriam Hicks

Beginners will learn the basics of the intriguing game of Mahjong. We will play a simplified (no scoring) Western style game where the emphasis is on creating "Special Hands". Experienced players are also welcome.



9GAM15: Scrabble Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 1 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Del Stitz

We have an enthusiastic group who gather together each week to pit their word knowledge against one another. Why not join them?

9GAM18: Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners Type: Short Course


Location: Glenhuntly Gold Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Stephen Moskowitz

If you have ever wanted to attempt cryptic crosswords but didn't know where to start,this course is for you. All the basics

will be covered including the types of clues you may encounter. You will gain the knowledge and confidence to tackle the easy to the more difficult crosswords. Learning will be carried out in a fun group environment. WARNING: Cryptic Crosswords can be addictive

History

9HIS01: Australian History of the 20th Century Type: Short Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 1 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Robert Lee

This course examines the early years following Federation and setting up the Commonwealth of Australia.

9HIS01A: The French Revolution Type: Short Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 1 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Robert Lee

The history of France resulting in the causes of the French Revolution, the National Assembly, the Great Fear and Terror

resulting in The Directory and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.

9HIS02: Industrialisation 1815-1914 Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: David Collier

This course offers a historical understanding of the way in which the growth of industrial activity and power impacted on Europe and the world between 1815 and 1914. It will highlight places of change and development and the way this created social and political change.

This course ends in June. David's follow-on Semester 2 course "International Relations 1914-1945", which begins in

July, is a separate course, for which you need to enroll, if you wish to attend.

9HIS02A: International Relations 1914-1945 Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: David Collier

For the period 1914-1945 we discuss the disruption and change that two great wars had on the world. It looks at some of the obvious causes and consequences and explores the intent of populism in politics in this period.

9HIS03: The Power of Parliament Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Gold Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: David Collier

This course looks at the Stuart period of rule in England. This lasts from 1603 to 1688 and saw England develop into a constitutional monarchy.



9HIS04: Jewish History and Culture Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Ben Stark

This is an ONGOING COURSE and is aimed at those who have studied this subject for two years and wish to continue to explore the history and culture of the Jewish people.

9HIS05: Maritime and Military History Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Stephen Peterson

Lectures presented are on maritime and military topics, from any era in history and of any kind of subject, including

battles, geopolitics, equipment, key personnel, intelligence matters and any issues related to conflicts on land and sea. Numerous different topics are presented throughout the year. Guest presenters, and presentations by class members interested in doing so, are most welcome. Suggestions from class members for future topics are also welcome and likely

to be acted on.

9HIS07: Writing a Family History Type: Short Course


Location: Glenhuntly Purple Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Garry Fabian

You will be provided with a basic outline for researching a family or organisation's history. There is a wealth of material that will be lost forever if not recorded while those who were present are still able to recall details of their lives – or have

access to the links of previous generations. While everyone has a story to tell, many feel inhibited to tackle this project. Some believe they lack the required skills, or adopt the attitude that their story would not be of interest to others.

9HIS10: Yiddish Civilization Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Henry Erlich

Our parents journey from the Yiddish civilization through the holocaust to the distant world of Melbourne, where even the sun shone from the wrong side. The journey is examined by looking at poetry, songs, stories by the great writers, religion

as well as questions I asked in about thirty interviews. Examples of the questions are: How did you manage to get on with your life after what you went through? Can it happen again. What does Israel mean to you? Why do you remain a

Jew? What is a Jew? Is luck more important than character?

French

9LANF01: French Conversation Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Sue Arnold

Some basic conversation knowledge is required. We progress at a fun steady rate, using Bien Dire resources.

9LANF02: French Conversation/A Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Gold Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Margaret Goldberg

An organised class with a relaxed atmosphere allowing each participant to express him/herself, discuss, read and translate. Some writing and grammar when required.

9LANF03: French Conversation/B Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Gold Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Fortuna Schachna

An organised class with a relaxed atmosphere which is aimed at people who have some knowledge of the language and would enjoy speaking in a friendly atmosphere. Fun activities give everyone a chance to participate.



German

9LANG01: German Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Pink Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Eva Sperlich

Part 1: 5 February to 23 April 2019 Now that you have decided to learn German, its time to dig in to the language

learning process. Learning how to hear, pronounce and spell German sounds is the best place to get started. In the course we also cover German culture and ideas about travel. Come on Board

Part 2: 16 July to 19 November in Gold Room at 11.30 to 1.15pm Learn how to communicate: By learning the 300 most common German words first, you will be able to communicate faster and with significantly less effort. The key is to

interact and speak in German as much as possible. Sometimes, our brains need a little extra jump start to remember tricky words. Simply by being exposed to a new language, your brain is put to work.

Basic German knowledge

9LANG03: German Conversation Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Gerlinde Mohr

We read easy articles from German newspapers. Talk about current affairs and review grammar if necessary.

Tutor will be overseas for a period of time, but the class will continue.

Hebrew

9LANH01: Hebrew Beginners (2nd year) - Tue Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Gold Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Shlomit Zador

This course is for students who completed the beginners course in 2018.

9LANH01A: Hebrew Beginners (2nd year) - Wed Type: Long Course



This course is for students who have completed Beginners in 2018

9LANH03: Hebrew Intermediate Type: Long Course



This course will be tailored to suit the individuals. Students will be waitlisted for this course and will be assessed by the tutor.

9LANH04: Hebrew Advanced Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Pink Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Shlomit Zador

The Course will be based on what the students would prefer. Students will be assessed by tutor to be included in this class.



9LANH06: Modern and Biblical Hebrew and History Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Michael Shamir

The course comprises three main subjects which are well connected: 1.Learning Modern Hebrew: Learn to read, write and speak Modern Hebrew. Know the letters, grammar, sentences and simple stories. Basic conversation and language

orientation. 2. Learning Biblical Hebrew-Reading in Hebrew and understanding biblical contents and the value that can be learnt. It is not a religious study. It is bible as is in Hebrew. 3.Hebrew history and culture. Ancient and modern. A journey of almost 4000 years in the Middle East history. The teaching and explanations are in English and in Hebrew.

Italian

9LANI01: Italian - Group 1 Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Pink Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Charmaine Hart

Caio tutti! This is an ongoing interactive course. Students will have been learning Italian for 1-2 year's part-time and will

continue learning through speaking, listening, reading and writing and we'll work with a range of resources and with the text-book 'Nuovo Progretto Italiano la' units 4-5.

A basic knowledge of Italian grammar and conversation is required, usually a minimum of 1-2 years part-time study or a family background in the language. NB New students are always welcome but will need to be assessed by the tutor

prior to acceptance into the class.




Ciao tutti! This is an on-going interactive course. Students will have been learning Italian for 2-3 years part-time and will have been developing conversation skills using verbs (presente, passato e future), pronouns and prepositions. As well as the ongoing study of grammar, focus will be given to listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will work with a

range of resources and with the new text book 'Nuovo Progetto Italiano 1b' units 6,7. Details will be confirmed by email.

Students need a basic knowledge of Italian grammar, ability to read and understand simple texts and ability to participate in basic everyday conversation. NB New students are always welcome but will need to be assessed by the tutor prior to acceptance into the class.




Ciao tutti! This is an on-going interactive course for students who have been studying Italian for 3-4 years part-time and

have started level A2. You'll be at a level to 'fare una chiacchierata', inclusive of passato prossimo, futuro semplice and futuro anteriore, and the imperfetto. This course will continue at Level A2 and include more complex grammar structures,

a strong focus on speaking, as well as listening, comprehension, reading and writing. Students will work from a range of resources and continue with the textbook 'Nuovo Progetto Italiano 1b' units 7,8.

Students will have studied Italian for about 4 years and be able to converse using the above forms of verbs. NB: New students are always welcome but will need to be assessed by the tutor prior to acceptance into the class.



9LANI03A: Italian - Group 4 Type: Long Course



Ciao tutti! This is an on-going interactive course for students who are studying at level A2. 'Sarai a proprio agio con una conversazione vivace', and be keen to travel through Italia using your conversation skills. At this level there will be a

strong focus on conversation and comprehension, and you'll learn more complex grammar structures, as well as continuing to listen, read and write. As always we will use a variety of learning resources and the textbook 'Nuovo Progetto Italiano 1b' units 9-11.

Students will require a good knowledge of basic Italian grammar, ability to read and understand more advanced texts.

Students will be very comfortable talking about their daily lives. NB: New students are always welcome but will need to be assessed by the tutor prior to acceptance into the class.

9LANI04: Italian - Intermediate 2 Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Margherita Arrighi

In this course students will improve their communicative skills in Italian through reading, writing, listening and speaking as well as through their participation in everyday situation role plays. A text book is required - 'Nuovo Progetto Italiano2

(B1 and B2). A basic knowledge of Italian grammar is required, ability to read and understand texts, ability to participate in conversations and role plays.

New students need to be assessed by the tutor prior to enrolment.

9LANI05: Italian - Advanced Type: Long Course



This class will explore Italian literature and culture through the works of well known Italian authors. Students will be introduced to novels and short stories as well as songs and other published material. Students should have a

reasonable knowledge of the Italian language.

New students need to be assessed by the tutor prior to enrolment, in order to establish their level of knowledge of the language and fluency.

9LANI06: Italian Conversation Type: Long Course



This class aims at improving the students speaking skills through conversation. A good level of understanding of the Italian language is preferable.

Students require a level of fluency suitable for interacting in a conversation class.

Japanese

9LANJ01: Japanese - Continuing Beginners Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Eiko Shimono

Students should have some knowledge of Japanese, but it is not essential. Can listen to other students conversation.

9LANJ02: Japanese - Advanced Beginners Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Eiko Shimono

Students need some knowledge of Japanese to express their thinking.



Spanish

9LANS01: Spanish Intermediate Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Gold Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Gregory Woodford

This is NOT a beginners course. Objectives of this course are: 1. To have fun within a respectful and courteous

environment 2. To work on becoming proficient in Spanish, without any set timetable 3. To use the textbook Easy Spanish 'step-by-step' as a general guide for the classes 4. To have a balance between writing, reading, speaking and

listening in the Spanish language and to practise all of them. 5. To try to have some variety across the lessons. 6. To expose the class to whatever aspects of Spanish language culture that becomes available.

Class members should have had some exposure to Spanish language.

Yiddish

9LANY01: Yiddish Intermediate Type: Long Course


Location: Tutor's Caulfield South Tutor: Fay Morris

This is a continuing class. The aim is to continue building on students knowledge of spoken Yiddish and Yiddish reading. Fluency of speaking, reading and comprehension is required.

Members will be assessed by tutor.

9LANY02: Yiddish - Conversation Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Anna Hearsch

This is an unstructured Yiddish conversation group with occasional Yiddish movies and comedy tapes.

9LANY03: Yiddish Conversation and Reading Type: Long Course


Location: Tutor's Caulfield South Tutor: Fay Morris

To continue to build on students' Yiddish knowledge. Fluency of speaking, reading and comprehension is required.

Tutor will meet with students to assess reading level.

9LANY04: Easy Level Yiddish & Social Group Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Gold Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Benny Rosen

We will aim to improve our appreciation of Yiddish by means of easy level conversation aided by regular music and videos and YouTube tutorials.

Literature

9LIT01: Book Discussion A Type: Long Course

Dates: 04/02/2019 - 04/11/2019 Frequency: Monthly, Mon 14:00 - 15:30

Location: Cfd SC Din'g Rm 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Barbara Luebbers

The course is co-ordinated by tutors Leigh Reed and Barbara Luebbers. We are an enthusiastic group of readers and enjoy discussing the issues raised in our books. We read a variety of books, classics, non fiction, Australian and award

winners. Our aim is to challenge and stimulate our readers; as well as to enjoy our books. Each member takes a turn to 'lead' a book over the year and contributes to the selection list for the following year.

This group meets on the FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH.



9LIT02: Book Discussion/B Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Margaret Scott

We read a variety of books - fiction, non-fiction and short stories. Members contribute to the list of books chosen and

each month we discuss our responses to one of these books.

This group meets on the FIRST MONDAY of the month.

9LIT03: Book Discussion/C Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Red Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Wendy Sutherland

Members read and discuss books including fiction, non-fiction, biographical, historical, etc. in a friendly situation.

This group meets on the THIRD MONDAY of the month.

9LIT04: Creative Writing Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Pink Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Virginia Lowe

Different types of writing will be covered - poetry, short stories, novels and writing for children. An introduction about the

particular genre will be followed by a writing exercise. Included will be a workshop-style class for people to share ongoing work, and advise each other.

Virginia has lectured at ACU and Deakin on children's literature, English literature and creative writing. She has written a book on children and books, plus numerous academic articles.

9LIT10: Play Reading Type: None

Dates: 05/02/2019 - 01/10/2019 Frequency: Monthly, Tue 13:00 - 15:00

Location: Glenhuntly Purple Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Michael Mace

This course will involve reading full length and short plays from the library of The Victorian Drama League. Participants

would be expected to contribute $1.50 per meeting to cover cost of hiring the scripts from VDL (This is not a free service).

Participants will be expected to have reasonable reading skills

Music

9MUS01: Alto Recorder Class Intermediate Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Purple Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Katalin Holl

Students in this class must have some previous recorder playing experience on the alto recorder and understanding of basic music notation. The group plays 2-4 parts music from different periods. Emphasis is placed to further develop

recorder playing techniques and improve sight reading skills.

9MUS02: Recorder Ensemble Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Katalin Holl

Ensemble playing in 3-4 parts on the soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders. Members need basic sight-reading skills and reasonable fluency on at least one of the above instruments. Soprano players must be willing to play or alternatively learn to play one one of the lower instruments.



9MUS03: Choir Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Valerie Suhr

If you enjoy singing various genres of music, meeting people and singing in the community, then join our choir. We will welcome you as we enjoy each other's company, as music is the "medicine" of the soul.

9MUS04: Operas we all know and love Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Purple Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Andrew Kolb

These Operas will include: La Boheme, Rigoletto, Madame Butterfly, La Traviata, Barber of Seville, Tosca, Faust, Aida,

Tales of Hoffmann, Carmen, Romeo and Juliet, A Masked Ball, The Pearl Fishers, Dion Giovanni, The Flying Dutchman, Cavalliera Rusticana, I Pagliacci and the Marriage of Figaro

This course is recommended for those who have little familiarity with Opera.

9MUS05: Learn to Read and Write Music Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Purple Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Sonia Letourneau

Learning to read and write music. Advance to being an informed listener and instrument player. Understanding music as an art.

No new students after 2nd week

9MUS06: Music Great Moments - Thu Type: Long Course

Dates: 07/03/2019 - 14/11/2019 Frequency: Fortnightly, Thu 10:00 - 11:30

Location: Glenhuntly Purple Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Henry Wenig

What makes music great? An exploration.

9MUS06A: Music Great Moments - Mon Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Purple Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Henry Wenig

What makes music great? An exploration.

9MUS07: Operas less well known Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Purple Room 1151 Glenhuntly Rd Tutor: Andrew Kolb

Operas will include: Andrea Chenier, La Giaconda, L'amico Fritz, Il Tabarro, Manon Lescaut, Fidello, l Puritani, William Tel, Daughter of the Regiment,Norma, Werther, Manon, Cosi fan Tutte, Macbeth, Semiramide, Mefistofele, Lohengrin,

Simon Boccanegra, Adriana Lecouvrier and La Sonnambula.

This course will enable those with some familiarity or exposure to opera to extend their knowledge and appreciation of the art. This course is appropriate for those members who attended Opera Passion in 2018.

9MUS08: Jazz History Type: Short Course


Location: Glenhuntly Gold Room 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Judit Baranyai

Introducing jazz throughout time, styles, performers - from birth of jazz to as it is today. This course includes examples of different styles.



9MUS09: The Songs of Gustav Mahler Type: Short Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Greg Hurworth

This is an introduction to the music and meaning of the songs of the composer, Gustav Mahler (1860-1911). No prior music knowledge required, nor German language or acquaintance with the music of Mahler.

9MUS10: The 70s Mosh Pit Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Peter Froment

Do you know that the things you remember best happened when you were between 15 and 25 years-old. In the science

of memory, this is known as the reminiscence bump. Do you become nostalgic when you hear music from this period of your life? Could it be reminiscence or is it because that music is JUST THE BEST EVER!! Join us in The 70s Mosh Pit, where “Wrinklies Wrock” for a sing-along to the BEST EVER music videos (with Lyrics) from the 60s and 70s, and

continue the fine tradition of “growing old disgracefully.”

Potential crowd surfers and stage divers must bring a medical certificate.

9MUS11: Music of England 1850 -1950 Type: Short Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Greg Hurworth

Music of England from 1850-1950 with special emphasis on the English sound, the use of English folk music, and an exploration of what makes the music "English". Composers included: Edward Elgar, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, Percy Grainger (born British), Benjamin Britten and several others.

Science

9SCI01: Biology Type: Long Course


Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Reuben Urban

If you have ever wondered how different parts of humans, or other animals and plants work, then this course is for you.

We will cover specific systems and parts of living things, and explain them. In this course we will also look at evolution, energy systems, ecology, global warming and any other subject that comes up during the class.

Social

9SOC03: Trivial Pursuit Luncheon Type: Long Course

Dates: 07/02/2019 - 14/11/2019 Frequency: Bi-Monthly, Thu 12:30 - 15:00

Location: Glenhuntly Green Room 2-3 1151 Glenhuntly Road Tutor: Gloria Wood

Come along and be amazed by the knowledge you have secreted within your memory - plus learn trivia that you did not know. There will be competition but we hope it will be a friendly and social activity. Bring along a packed lunch to munch

on before the serious business begins and help yourself to the normal beverages. Home baked products are there for you to enjoy as well as nibbles. We are asking that you donate a gold coin so that we can supply these treats to munch on during our intense time of thinking. The main aim is to have fun.

Dates for 2019: Feb 7 April 4 June 13 Aug 8 Oct 17 Nov 14.

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