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Antarctica: The Last Continent

February 1, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm

Leader- session one:  Josephine Bastian History lecturer, Sydney University Continuing Education, currently completing a book on Matthew Flinders and George Bass.

Mondays: Session one (first of eight): 1 February
10.00am – 12.00pm
 
Antarctica, from ancient times through the heroic age of exploration and to the present. Hear those who have been and served there tell of their research and experiences. Six experts will lead eight illustrated and interactive sessions.
 
Session one (first of eight) - History of myths and legends of the ‘Great South Land’, culminating in Captain Cook’s expedition, in the Resolution (1772-1775). His objective, to prove or disprove its existence.
 
Maximum number: 25
Venue: Ozanam Learning Centre

 

Posted on: January 13th, 2010

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Mah Jong

February 1, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm
February 8, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm
February 15, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm
February 22, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm
March 1, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm
March 8, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm
March 15, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm
March 22, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm

Leader:Penny Young

Mondays 1 Feb-22 March (Term 1);
19 April-14 June (Term 2)
2.00pm – 4.30pm
Give your mind a workout and have some fun playing mah jong (western version).

Advanced players can practise their strategies and expand their knowledge of special hands. Beginners will be taught how to play counting hands and special hands; how to score; how to play a goulash; and how to use certain strategies to improve their chances of going “Mah Jong!”

 

 

Maximum number: 16
 
Venue: Community Meeting Room, Benledi, Glebe Library

 

 

Posted on: January 13th, 2010

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