Current Program
Please see below for:
The following special interest groups meet regularly during term time. Classes may be joined at any time, however for some groups (marked with an asterisk below), it is necessary to contact the course secretary before joining the group.
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Discussion Group Prior notice not required. Currently, members take turns in chairing the meetings and bring along topics for discussion. Venue: diggers@the entrance. Dates and time: see Newsletter. Information: Tony Thomson ph 4358 3655
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 Discussion Group: Prior notice not required. Currently, members take turns in chairing the meetings and bring along topics for discussion. Venue: diggers@the entrance. Dates and time: see Newsletter. Information: Tony Thomson ph 4358 3655
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French Conversation* Venue: Canton Beach (At Home). Secretary: Henriette Vanechop ph 4396 7847. Contact Henriette if you are interested in learning French, either at a beginner level or to improve your conversational French. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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French Conversation At Home: Venue: Canton Beach. Secretary: Henriette Vanechop ph 4396 7847. Contact Henriette if you are interested in learning French, either at a beginner level or to improve your conversational French. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Creative Writing* Secretary: Pam McGlinn ph 4390 2451. Please contact Pam in advance if you would like to join the group and try your hand at writing. Venue: Toukley. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Creative Writing: Secretary: Pam McGlinn ph 4390 2451. Please contact Pam in advance if you would like to join the group and try your hand at writing. Venue: Toukley. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Fundamentals of Music For those who cannot read music, the details of this fascinating language of music theory have been out of our grasp... until now! Secretary: Jim Cunningham ph 4399 3590. Venue: Berkeley Vale: Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Fundamentals of Music: For those who cannot read music, the details of this fascinating language of music theory have been out of our grasp... until now! Secretary: Jim Cunningham ph 4399 3590. Venue: Berkeley Vale: Dates and time: see Newsletter
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Reading Group Secretary: Dorothy Rhodes ph 4332 4103. Give Dorothy a ring for a list of reading matter for this year. Or just pop in to any class and listen to what we talk about: all sorts of books. Venue: diggers@theentrance. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Reading Group: Secretary: Dorothy Rhodes ph 4332 4103. Give Dorothy a ring for a list of reading matter for this year. Or just pop in to any class and listen to what we talk about: all sorts of books. Venue: diggers@theentrance. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Movie Appreciation* Secretary: John Richards ph 4388 4945. Please book with John before attending, as places are limited. Venue: Chittaway Bay. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Movie Appreciation: Secretary: John Richards ph 4388 4945. Please book with John before attending, as places are limited. Venue: Chittaway Bay. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Cryptic Crosswords Not only do we learn the tricks of doing cryptic crosswords, but we have lots of fun doing so. Bookings not required. Come along and see if this is for you. Venue: diggers@theentrance. Secretary: Betty Siegmann ph 4332 0870. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Cryptic Crosswords: Beginners are always welcome. Not only do we learn the tricks of doing cryptic crosswords, but we have lots of fun doing so. Bookings not required. Come along and see if this is for you. Venue: diggers@theentrance. Secretary: Betty Siegmann ph 4332 0870. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Mah Jong* A game that originated in China and involves skill, strategy and calculation. Come and try your luck at this fascinating game. Please contact the secretary if you wish to join the group. Secretary: Pam McGlinn ph 4390 2451. Venue: diggers@theentrance. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Mah Jong: a game that originated in China and involves skill, strategy and calculation. Come and try your luck at this fascinating game. Please contact the secretary if you wish to join the group. Secretary: Pam McGlinn ph 4390 2451. Venue: diggers@theentrance. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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German Language This course does not require an extensive knowledge of the German language. If you are interested and would like to learn more, please come along. You will be made most welcome. Leader: Helen Jones ph: 4393 2001. Venue: diggers@theentrance. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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German Language: This course does not require an extensive knowledge of the German language. If you are interested and would like to learn more, please come along. You will be made most welcome. Leader: Helen Jones ph: 4393 2001. Venue: diggers@theentrance. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Walks Most outings start and return to the same point, so are suitable for those who just wish to stroll or for those who prefer a longer more energetic walk. Suitable shoes, sunscreen, hat and water are required. Locations: various. Leader: Barbara Skurr ph: 4392 4158. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Walks: Most outings start and return to the same point, so are suitable for those who just wish to stroll or for those who prefer a longer more energetic walk. Suitable shoes, sunscreen, hat and water are required. Locations: various. Leader: Barbara Skurr ph: 4392 4158. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Contract Bridge (Social)* If you are interested in learning the basics of social Contract Bridge, call the Course Secretary, Cam Rhodes ph: 4393 2001. Venue: Killarney Vale. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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Contract Bridge (Social): If you are interested in learning the basics of social Contract Bridge, call the Course Secretary, Cam Rhodes ph: 4393 2001. Venue: Killarney Vale. Dates and time: see Newsletter.
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The special interest groups are very popular with their members.
The Creative Writing group is particularly keen, and may write poems, essays, diaries, or a variety of other subjects.
French Conversation does require some prior knowledge of the subject.
Cryptic Crosswords require only general knowledge - you will be taught how to analyse the clues.
The Reading Group has a devoted group of followers - a particular genre of novel, or author, or perhaps non fiction style of writing is chosen, and each person selects their own book.
Term 1 of 2012 starts on Monday, 30 January 2012 and ends on Thursday, 5 April 2012
During Term 1 there will be talks on:
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Zimbabwe: Its History
The Electricity Industry
Indian Numerology
An Experience Of Life In Japan
Exploring Your Name
What Happened To The Mary Celeste?
The History Of Australian Photography
Convict Women In Australia
Causes Of The Chinese Opium Wars
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These talks and lectures will be presented on Monday or Friday mornings in our meeting room at diggers@theentrance.
Before the beginning of each Term, a Newsletter is sent to each member containing full details of the current Term programme and a detailed timetable. The Newsletter provides more information about the talks, courses and special interest groups, and about any outings that have been arranged.
A copy of our latest Newsletter, including the latest timetable, can be viewed or printed from our Resource Library
If you would like a paper copy of the newsletter please phone the publicity officer, Diane Cunningham on 02 4399 3590.
Our talks and courses take place during the NSW school terms (for government schools) and for the 2012 year are as follows:
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Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
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Monday, 30 January 2012 to Thursday, 5 April 2012
Monday, 23 April 2012 to Friday, 29 June 2012
Monday, 16 July 2012 to Friday, 21 September 2012
Monday, 8 October 2012 to Wednesday, 5 December 2012
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