U3A
For further details and all enquiries, please contact the Course Leader direct. Course Leaders, please note that before any financial commitment is made in respect of venues, prior approval of venue expenses must be obtained from the Committee. Contact Ruth Hughes, Tel. O31 – 2096126. Will Course Leaders please advise participants in advance what costs for materials, photocopies, etc will be incurred. Please note that only paid up members may attend courses and badges should be worn.
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MONDAY
BRIDGE FOR FUN Some knowledge is necessary,
but not too much! Every Monday morning,
at the Centenary Home,
ZULU An ongoing ‘Teach Yourself’ course. If you have done some Zulu and are prepared to catch up, come and join us, we do a lot of revision! Held in Glenwood - 2 pm weekly. Contact Margaret Knight on 031-2080729, meknight@telkomsa.net
TOPICAL DEBATE Discuss topical issues. . Second and fourth Tuesday mornings at 10.00 in Glenwood. This group has proved most popular and there is a vacancy at present. Contact Kathrine Fenton-May on 031-3372902
COOKING DEMONSTRATION First Tuesday of the month. Each participant to bring their own cutlery, crockery, serviette and glass. Limit 20 per demonstration, booking essential. Cost approx R15 to cover cost of ingredients – you get to eat the product! 09.00 for O9.30 at Frere Road Presbyterian Church Hall. Contact Toni Austin on 031-3092907 or Thiru Pillay on 031-5645079.
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MINDS ALIVE! Individual presentations and discussion on a
wide range of subjects, augmented with outside speakers. Held every week at 14.30 in the
YOGA Learn the basics of Yoga at the Centenary Home,
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MUSIC APPRECIATION Listen and learn to appreciate classical music. Held in Westville in the mornings every alternate Thursday. Time dependent on power supply from Eskom! Contact Rowena Cranston on 031-2662617
MINDS ALIVE! – North Beach Group Individual presentations and discussion on a
wide range of subjects. Every
2nd and 4th Thursday, 14.30 – 16.00 on
BASIC MATHS PROBLEM SOLVING AND PUZZLES More exercise for the mind! Every third Thursday of the month at 3 pm in Glenwood. Contact Ken Lemmon-Warde on 031-2056625, cell 083-9953362.
FRIDAY
MINDS ALIVE! – Umhlanga Individual presentations and discussion on a wide range of subjects, augmented with outside speakers. Join the Umhlanga group which meets in the morning on the first and third Friday of every month at the La Lucia library at 10 am. Contact Jessie Spencer on 031-5722697, jspencer@absamail.co.za
ART CLASS - There is a group learning to paint in Umhlanga, with lessons held at the La Lucia Library at 10 am on the second Friday of each month. Contact Georgie Smeath-Thomas on 031-5722981.
MUSIC APPRECIATION – This group meets on the second Friday of every month in Umhlanga at 2.30 pm. In the absence of Alistair Carnegie, Heather Brown has stepped into the breach and is offering to play videos relating to various composers. Contact Heather Brown on 031-5646863.
BOOK CLUB - Held in each other’s homes in the Umhlanga area on the last Friday of each month at 2.30 pm – new members welcome. Contact Jessie Spencer on 031-5722697, jspencer@absamail.co.za
CHI
KUNG Simple, smooth flowing exercises which help with breathing,
co-ordination, mobility and balance. Every
week, from 09.00 – 10.00 at the Reservoir
Hills Library. Contact
SATURDAY
TENNIS FOR BEGINNERS – It’s never too late to learn. Lessons on Saturday morning at the Windsor Tennis Club, Glenwood, commencing April. Contact Mike Howes on 031-2021071.
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BRAAI Instead of sitting at home, come and join members of the KZN Association of Retired Persons Enterprises (Formerly the A R P & P) on the first Sunday of the month. Meet at Burman Bush main entrance, from 11.00. Bring your own chair, food and drink and a plate to share. Helen van Leening, who is our liaison with KZNARPE, will be away until mid April, but you are still welcome to go along and enjoy a social outing.
WALKING ON THE BEACHFRONT
– Enjoy some exercise in the fresh sea air as
you walk along the beachfront from the
BY ARRANGEMENT
CREATING CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS - Learn how to make your own original cards. Classes are held every week from 11.00 in Morningside - day to suit the group. Contact Helen van Leening on 031-2082290
GERMAN CONVERSATION - A basic knowledge of German is required. A group will be started if there is sufficient interest. Day and time to be arranged. Commencing mid April.
Contact Helen van Leening on 031-2082290.
FREELANCE JOURNALISM This course will emphasise news reporting and interviewing and will be held fortnightly in the mornings at a venue to be arranged. Contact Jill Stevens on 082-3514664, jilli@intekom.co.za
WALK-ABOUTS
IN HISTORIC
1. Old Fort, Warriors Gate,
2. Visit the remains of the graveyards of the concentration camps of the Boer War.
3. Venture into the back streets of
Market.
4. Hindu temples in Cato Manor.
Dates flexible, groups of 10 are best. Contact Mike Laing on 031-2051951 laingm@eastcoast.co.za
LIVING WILL Help your loved ones by making sure your wishes regarding life support systems are made clear. A one-off talk at a venue to be arranged. Contact Louise Pallet on 031-5615646; louisepallet@telkomsa.net
THE AGELESS MIND Some tips on keeping your mind active. A one off session, venue and time by arrangement. Contact Lilly Ramdass on 031-2081946, Cell 084-4888195
THE AGELESS BODY Some ideas on how to keep your body young! A one off session, venue and time by arrangement. Contact Lilly Ramdass on 031-2081946, Cell 084-4888195
CROQUET In
It is a tactical game. Golf croquet is easier only having to hit your own ball through a hoop, but no less enjoyable. The only dress requirement is flat shoes (no heel). Sessions are held on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons at 2 pm and Wednesday mornings at 9 am. Contact
Merle Rowles on 031-2021473, cell 082-8381829 or Moira Judkins on 031-3120300.
Note: The popular fun croquet morning will be held on Thursday, 27 March. There will be a charge of R10 and tea will be served. You can put your name down and pay at the Annual General meeting on 6 February. Contact Kathrine Fenton-May on 031-3372902 or Merle Rowles on 031-2021473.
CHEMISTRY AROUND THE HOME Find out about those chemicals we use so freely in the kitchen, garage, garden, and pool. The course could be offered again from April, providing there are at least 6 interested members. . Contact Mike Laing on 031-2051951 or Don Hamilton on 031-2085367.
INTERNET BASICS AND SENDING PHOTOS BY E-MAIL Get some tips on navigating the internet and sending photos as economically as possible. There will be four sessions
from 09.00 to 12.30 held on consecutive weeks, on days to be agreed, subject to Eskom’s power load shedding! Sessions will commence in April . Contact Don Hamilton on 031-2085367.
JIN SHIN JYUTSU IS Learn about this Japanese health system. This will be a one morning session, where you will see a DVD and learn a few basic techniques on getting to know yourself and improving your life. Limit of 8 -9 per session to be held in Glenmore. Contact Zelda Bronzin on 031-2055056, cell 083-7999915.
PRACTICAL PSYCHOLOGY This is your opportunity to explore problems that you or someone you know have experienced. Contact Dee Tucker on 031-5681250, cell 084-6007085.
NEEDED: If we can find a small venue with an overhead projector and screen available, Mike Laing can offer two one-hour talks : Nuclear Power – is it for us?
Fossils and Evolution
Contact Mike Laing on 031-2051951
DANCING WITH RAMOLA Come
and join Ramola’s dancing group and enjoy exercising to music.
Sessions to be held at the Musgrave Library,
CONSERVATION If you would like to learn more bout the challenges in conservation faced by small nature reserves, such as the Beachwood mangrove swamps and Palmiet nature reserve, join Helen Watson on a trip to one or other of these reserves. Contact Helen Watson on 031-2080797, watsonh@ukzn.ac.za
Web Site - www.u3a.org.za
University of the Third Age,
2008 COMMITTEE
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Chairman |
Margaret Knight |
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Vice Chairman & Course Coordinator |
Naureen Craig |
031-3687177 |
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Database Secretary |
Joan Anthony |
031-2023610 |
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Treasurer |
Ruth Hughes |
031-2096126 |
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Minute Secretary |
Marie Millar |
031-4662668 |
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Publicity |
Maureen Howes |
031-2021071 |
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Editor |
Jill Stevens |
031-5723144 |
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Jessie Spencer |
031-5722697 |
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Badges |
Sally Stretch |
031-2080358 |